Scientists at work
     Above, East Brunswick High School's Leebyn Chong, 16, makes some last-minute adjustments to his catapult for the "Storm the Castle" portion of the Science Olympiad state finals at Middlesex County College in Edison March 14. At left, East Brunswick High School student Chris Chen, 16, sets up his and Eddie Zhang's entry for the "Tower Building" portion. The high school took second-place in the category, behind West Windsor-Plainsboro.
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More students, trailers increase Monroe budget
New staff positions included in tentative plan for 2006-07
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer
     MONROE - As student enrollment continues to rise, school taxes are expected to increase as well under a proposed budget for the 2006-07 school year.
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EBHS takes on DePaul in 'New Jersey Challenge'
     EAST BRUNSWICK - Following its first-round victory in the premiere season of "The New Jersey Challenge," the East Brunswick High School academic team will return to the airwaves this weekend.
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Retired teacher honored for going above the call
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
     SPOTSWOOD - The borough has formally recognized longtime graphic arts teacher Richard Kuzminczuk upon his retirement.
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Bon Jovi pays surprise visit to his old school
Students chat with Sayreville class of '80 grad-turned-rock-star
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer
     SAYREVILLE - The man who may well be the borough%27s most famous son made a return to his alma mater last Thursday.
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