Artist: Hip Hop Fundamentals, Young Audiences
In 45 minutes, students were inspired by this performance, which focused on youth involvement in the American Civil Rights Movement as seen through the eyes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
February
Artist: Tahira, Young Audiences
In 45 minutes, TAHIRA shared stories of hope, triumph, and tragedy, drawn from a diverse repertoire of original works and those based on African oral tradition.
March
Artist: Anne Pasquale, Arts for Learning CT
In 30 minutes, Anna Pasquale brought to life important American women who impacted history. From immigrant women to women in the wild west, to America s first woman reporter and Annie Sullivan who taught Helen Keller, Anne delves into the history and background of each character in dramatic detail.
Hudson Reporter
Funeral services were held Dec. 15 for James J. Ronga, 72, a lifelong resident of Hoboken. He passed away peacefully on Dec. 11 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janet Ronga; father of his children, Joseph, Lisa, Jonathan, and his fiancée Margaret. James is survived by one aunt, and his godmother Dolores Cospito. He is also survived by many relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. James was predeceased by his parents, Anna Pasquale and Joseph, and his brother, Carmine. James graduated from Hoboken High School in January 1966 and attended Wagner College, Staten Island, NY. James graduated from Wagner in 1970 and received a master’s degree from Jersey City State College in 1976. James was hired by the Hoboken Board of Education as a Special Education teacher in 1970. He also coached the Hoboken High School football team, the Hoboken Young Dems Little League team, and the Ronga Association Girls Softball Team. In 1976 James became the Dire