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Page B10 Sunday, March 25, 2012 Courier News MyCentralJersey.com Pingry presents first arts awards for alumni RVCC group wins awards at convention iillv f- Church in Albany, N.Y. More than 200 of his choral and organ works are in print, three anthologies of his hymns have been published, and Pingry has commissioned him to write a song in honor of the school's 150th anniversary. Sarkin, an artist and poet, is acclaimed in the U.S. and Europe for his use of language and contemporary culture. His life story and art have been featured in The New Yorker and The New York Times and on NPR, among many media outlets.

Sarkin also collaborates with musicians, including a recent work with the band Guster. He is the subject of a new book, "Shadows Bright as Glass," by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Amy Ellis Nutt. Allen is president and chief designer of New York-based Harry Allen Associates. He has designed projects that range from first aid kits to the interiors of stores, and his clients include Target, Johnson Johnson, DuPont and Estee Lauder. Allen's design work also is displayed by The Museum of Modern Art and other museums around the world.

Gutierrez is a professional dancer, choreographer, poet, singer, composer and teacher who collaborates with a range of contemporary dance, music and visual artists. His work is featured in the United States and internationally. The New York Times has described him as a choreographer who creates "emotionally raw, often hallucinatory worlds within his dances, layering movement, speech and song." For more information on the school, visit www.pingry.org. Staff Report The Pingry School is honoring alumni who have achieved professional distinction in the performing and visual arts with the inaugural "Achievement in the Arts Award." The awards will be presented in a ceremony starting at 6 p.m. Thursday in The Wilf Family Commons of The Carol and Park B.

Smith '50 Middle School on the school's Bernards campus. Demonstrating excellence in music, painting, design and dance, the recipients are Alfred V. Fedak, class of 1971; Dr. Jonathan Sarkin, class of 1971; Harry Allen, class of 1982; and Miguel Gutierrez, class of 1989, according to a school news release. Fedak is an award-winning composer and organist and the minister of music and arts at Westminster Presbyterian Staff Report Raritan Valley Community College's chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society earned several honors including the Distinguished Chapter Award at the 25th annual Middle States Regional Conference, conducted Feb.

10 to 12 in Harris-burg, Pa. The Branchburg-based college's chapter, Alpha Epsilon Pi, competed against Phi Theta Kappa chapters from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. RVCC received the Distinguished Chapter Award for its events at the college and in surrounding communities. It is the highest honor in the region and was shared by only two other chapters. The award includes two parts: a college project and an Honors in Action project.

The college project focused on educating students about the resources available at the college to help ensure they complete their degree and certificate Members of Raritan Valley Community College's Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society display awards earned at society's recent Middle States Regional Conference. Chapter members Travis Downey (from left), Paul Hopkins and Jill-Marie Winters are joined by Rod Risley, executive director of Phi Theta Kappa. Also shown is club adviser Anne Marie Anderson, member Kelsey Drain, club adviser Steve Schwarz and member Maribel Santos, courtesy raritan valley community college programs. The Honors in Action piece featured examining the amount of arsenic, chromium and copper in the wood of various playgrounds and parks in Hunterdon County Raritan Valley's chapter also received several honors at the conference, including the Constellation Completion Challenge World-class racewalker inducted into Hall of Fame Branchburg Rotary adds two new members .11.1. I Award and the Community College Completion Project Award.

Alpha Epsilon Pi also was named a Five Star Chapter. In addition, Raritan Valley was the only chapter to receive the Community College Completion Project Award, for the students' efforts in promoting the benefits of earning a college degree. Valley Community College. The annual fundraiser has made it possible for the club to provide local support to the Somerset County Food Bank, SHIP, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Home Sharing and the Ronald McDonald House. Funds raised also have allowed the club to purchase the TRIMA Blood Machine at Somerset Medical Center and Steeplechase Cancer Center, and fund scholarships and international programs.

For ticket information and reservations, contact Doug Bateman at 908-526-6767, or email doug.bateman verizon.net. Crossword Sherry Brosnahan of Bridgewater displays the plaque commemorating her recent induction into the Shore Athletic Club Hall of Fame. COURTESY SHIRLEY L. MENG five years later, I was," Brosnahan said, accepting her Hall of Fame plaque. "I'm quite humbled to take my place in the Hall of Fame alongside Olympians, champions and so many other amazing Shore AC athletes.

To me, this honor represents what you can achieve when you dream big and work really, really hard." Staff Report Sherry Brosnahan of Bridgewater was inducted recently into the Shore Athletic Club Hall of Fame. Brosnahan, 60, holds one world masters record and eight U.S. masters records in racewalking at distances from 20 to 50 kilometers. In 1999, she was the the club's Athlete of the Year. In 2002, she was the U.S.

Track and Field Female Racewalker of the Year. She and distance champion Gary Beach and 800-meter star Bob Andrews comprise the club's Hall of Fame Class of 2012. They were inducted in ceremonies on Feb. 10. Olympian Elliott Den-man, a club trustee, introduced Brosnahan as "one of the best 50-kilome IdUIITU Elsa and JacK wniui wedding fnp to Disneyland with the, i orh riren.

children ana w'" i mat th6 SU Of 1978, in Branchburg Rotary Club President Mike Cohen (left) stands with the club's two newest members, Tim Dry and Regina Sokolinski. courtesy kathy feigley ter racewalkers of the past," citing her many records and describing the hard workouts that helped make her the national and world champion for her age group at distances from 15 kilometers to 50 kilometers. "On the day of my very first race, I had the audacity to think that I could be the fastest 50-year-old woman in the world. And t-W 7 a had a came day, Khlinue to vac. Share Your Order days your milestones.

story. Your photos. Your schedule. your Celebrations announcement online! summer lank Staff Report Rotary Club of Branchburg grew a little stronger with the recent addition of two new members, Timothy Dry and Regina Sokolinski. Dry resides in Branchburg with his wife, Bonnie, and his two daughters, Elizabeth and Rebecca.

He is a resident of the community, having attended Somerville High School and Rutgers University. He is no stranger to community service through his work with the YMCA. He also attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Dry has spent more than 25,000 hours teaching people to swim and has trained hundreds of people in lifeguarding, first aid, water safety and CPR skills. He is currently the branch executive of the Bridge-water Family YMCA.

Sokolinski is vice president and a market leader at Unity Bank. "I want to wake up each morning knowing that someone's life is better because of my investment into their lives," she said. "The first time I helped a Zig anticipation with it. WEEVIL CANNING 000, Dl Ri G2 Oi hi Ms Ai visit our online site a week-24 hours Visit our online site a at your convenience. more information call 732-643-3626 or email Celebrations NJPressMedia.com tion in Ntonmoulh Beach each summer, joined by tha.

and friends. Every year customer consolidate her debt I felt joy in helping another person. I later found out that because of our interaction, this woman was able to keep her house, pay her bills and keep food on the table. She still calls me today. It's been almost 10 years.

Now that is rewarding!" The Rotary Club of Branchburg meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Stoney Brook Grille in Branchburg. Prospective members are welcome to attend. For further information, call Dr. Julie Ann Juliano at 908-685-8080.

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