Farewell to a Wonderful Teacher: Corrine Pacelli
Stephanie Doot, Staff Writer
June 12, 2013
From putting herself through college to teaching at Hawthorne High School, Corrine Pacelli has been a hard-working and a beloved woman who, now that she has announced her plans to retire, will be missed by students and staff. Retiring special education teacher, Corrine PacelliCourtesy of Hawthorne High... Read more »
Jason Goldstein: New Teacher and Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Hector Castillo, Staff Writer
April 4, 2013
Science teacher and assistant lacrosse coach, Jason Goldstein, joined Hawthorne High School’s faculty during the 2012-2013 school year. Goldstein currently teaches chemistry, and for the 2013-2014 year he expects to teach physics, chemistry, and the new elective astrochemistry. When asked about... Read more »
James Clementi: New Teacher and Coach
Ronce Rajan, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
Hawthorne High School has hired a new math teacher and head boys varsity soccer coach for the 2012-2013 school year: James Clementi. Clementi teaches Algebra I, Algebra III, and Computer Applications. In his first year of teaching, he has already settled in nicely here at the high school. When asked... Read more »
Meet Casey Flynn: New Student Teacher
Renee Buchanan, Staff Writer
April 2, 2013
A new student teacher, Casey Flynn, joined the Hawthorne High School (HHS) staff on January 21, 2013. The student teacher, who is apprenticing under Cheryl Smith, has been teaching various math courses at HHS. Even though Flynn arrived only a few months ago, she has already taken over full responsibility... Read more »
Marissa Wentworth: A New Chemistry Teacher
Tyler Miller, Staff Writer
April 2, 2013
Hawthorne High School welcomes Marissa Wentworth, a new chemistry teacher in the 2012-2013 school year. Wentworth, who currently teaches Chemistry and Foundations of Chemistry at HHS, previously worked at Monmouth Regional High School for two and a half years. She holds a Teacher of Chemistry certificate,... Read more »
Ward: A Man of Action Beyond the Classroom
Kirsten Meneses, Staff Writer
March 20, 2013
Which HHS teacher has served in the Navy, assisted in delivering aid during the tragic event of 9/11, and still found time to coach basketball and advise one of Hawthorne High School’s most popular clubs? Christopher Ward, history teacher. When asked what led him to join the Navy, Ward replied, “I... Read more »
Student Teacher: Jennifer Mustachio
Nathalie Costavalo, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
A new student teacher with a passion for art, Jennifer Mustachio, joins Hawthorne High School for the second semester of the 2012-2013 school year. Mustachio, who is studying with Media Arts teacher John DiLonardo in the art department of HHS, is going for a masters degree in Art Education and Special... Read more »
Kali Spoelstra: HHS Teacher & Emergency Medical Technician
Mahin Chowdhury, Photo by Costello
January 8, 2013
After disasters like Hurricane Sandy, many people throughout the community often come together and volunteer to help one another. For Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), like HHS English teacher Kali Spoelstra, however, volunteering to help fellow citizens is a constant call to duty all year round. Spoelstra... Read more »
HHS English Teacher Presents Thesis at the NERA Conference
Jessica Terrizzi, Photo by Clarion Staff
October 23, 2012
Alyssa Schlossberg, HHS English teacher Sophomore English teacher, Alyssa Schlossberg, was invited to the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 43rd Annual Conference on October 17 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut to present her Master’s thesis entitled “How is Academic Integrity Interpreted... Read more »
Henry Peneno: Farewell to a Dedicated Educator
June 14, 2012
Hawthorne High School wishes a fond, yet sad, farewell to Henry Peneo as he retires from his long career in education. The current supervisor of Guidance, English, World Languages, Art, and Music began teaching in 1966 and arrived at HHS in September 1971 as an English teacher. Peneo’s dedication to... Read more »


