MSG Varsity senior management has chosen Hawthorne High School as the best all-around media partner among the partnership schools in the tri-state area for the 2011-12 school year. On Monday, June 11, 2012, MSG Varsity New Jersey Regional Manager, Walt Hampson, delivered a trophy and monetary award at the high school to students Casandra Fetchik and Anthony Galluccio, Journalism teacher Theresa DiGeronimo, Media Arts teacher John DiLonardo, and principal Barry Cohen.

Hampson noted, “Hawthorne’s program clearly demonstrates the purpose of our partnership, and the topics in video, photos, and journalism showcase and highlight all areas of student life at HHS.”

Media Arts teachers, John DiLonardo added, “I am thrilled that within only two short years we have developed an enjoyable forum of learning about art technologies and are able to showcase the creative work on MSG Varsity’s website and channel 614 interractive cable TV.”

The award will allow DiLonardo to purchase additional video and photo equipment to enhance the Media Arts courses including video cameras, digital cameras and professional studio equipment.