NOVEMBER 2025

As we approach the winter holiday season, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our students, parents, guardians, and the entire Audubon community. We have had an incredible start to the school year, filled with energy, pride, and accomplishments.

On November 26th, we held our first-ever Pride and Excellence Pep Rally, an exciting celebration honoring students involved in our clubs, school organizations, and those receiving special recognitions. These students truly bring Audubon to life, and we could not be prouder of their achievements, leadership, and spirit.

I also want to recognize the remarkable dedication of our teachers, staff, secretaries, and administrators. Their commitment to creating meaningful, positive experiences for our students is what makes Audubon High School such a special place. I am deeply grateful for their tireless efforts and passion.

As we head into the holidays, I wish each of you a safe, happy, and healthy season. Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of our community.

Respectfully,

Jeffrey W. Lebb

Principal

We are happy to have Chick-fil-A sponsor our new BE THE "I" IN KIND AWARD at Audubon High School. There are so many students that go out of their way to help other students and teachers. In conjunction with our Character Education programs, these students make a difference and are a huge part of what makes Audubon such a special place. We would like to recognize some of our KIND students. Chick-fil-A has graciously donated gift cards to support our program and the KIND initiative. The Chick-fil-A KIND AWARD winners from October were:

Are you or your business interested in supporting "The Wave", Audubon Jr.-Sr. High School’s monthly digital newsletter? Shared with students, families, staff, board members, and the broader Audubon community, The Wave celebrates the exciting events, achievements, and stories happening in our school. Each edition is promoted on our school website and social media platforms (@ahsprincipal on Instagram and @VPCorley on X) and averages over 4,000 views each month—giving sponsors a strong presence in our community.

As a sponsor, your business will be featured in every edition throughout the 2025–2026 school year. Sponsorship opportunities include:

• Business card placement

• Section sponsorships (e.g., Student of the Month and KIND Awards)

• Visibility on school TVs and recognition boards

We welcome both monetary contributions and gift cards, which will be used for student recognition programs.

To learn more or become a sponsor, please contact Mr. Corley at 856-547-7695 ext. 4122. Additional information is available in the PDF below. We look forward to partnering with you to support our students and celebrate our community!

Our Counseling Department has put together the Counselor's Corner Newsletter — packed with important updates, helpful resources, and upcoming events for Audubon families. Stay informed about everything from academics and college planning to wellness tips and student highlights.

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One of the reasons our HIB numbers are well below national averages is because we embrace diversity and focus on acceptance. Throughout our classes, teachers routinely incorporate lessons and activities that center on tolerance, respect, acceptance and inclusivity. Our Character Counts morning announcements each day center on these principles and set the tone for each day of learning.

Audubon Jr–Sr High School came together for an exciting Academic Pep Rally celebrating the achievements of our students both in and out of the classroom. The event highlighted our vibrant clubs and activities, recognized students with perfect attendance, honored exceptional AP and PSAT performance, and celebrated our honor roll recipients—along with so many other accomplishments that make our school community proud.

Spanish IV Honors students recently read Frida Kahlo by Kristy Placido, gaining insight into the life and work of the iconic Mexican artist. Inspired by Kahlo’s symbolic style, students created their own AI-generated self-portraits and presented their artwork to the class.

AP Spanish students celebrated Día de los Muertos by creating traditional ofrendas—altars honoring notable Hispanic figures who have passed away. The project highlighted the cultural belief that loved ones’ spirits return to visit their families each year on November 1 (Día de los Angelitos) and November 2 (Día de los Muertos).

On Halloween Day the World History classes cast their fortunes to the "sea" and risked it all in the name of exploration and profit! Having carefully crafted a navigation plan based purely on memory and their skill with a compass, the Juniors took to the "sea" (behind Audubon High), many making it quite the distance...and others foundering on shoals and in storms. All sailors that day got a taste of the danger, risk and reward of 17th century navigation.....yarr!

Over the last month Mr. Cosenza's 8th Grade Social Studies classes have been learning about Citizenship. They've studied the rights, duties and responsibilities of American Citizens and how we all play a part in our communities. Each student and class had a specific role to play, whether it meant going to homerooms to make announcements, stopping by sporting events for donations, making posters or hanging flyers they worked together to get the job done! On Thursday they started the wrapping process along with making cards for each shoebox. On Friday they divided, organized, packed and labeled over 80 filled shoeboxes. A big thank you to the school, Audubon community, and all others who donated this year. Our success is because of the great community we have around us. Another year down and we continue to see the impact our students can make when they set goals and work together!

Dear Audubon Faculty and Staff,

On behalf of the Music Department of Audubon Jr. /Sr. High School, I would like to take this time to invite you to the Annual Winter Instrumental Concert on Thursday night, December 4, at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium. The Junior High Concert Band and Senior High Concert Band will be performing various holiday and standard works. The concert is free, and is always an exciting night for both the student members and the audience.

All of the students in the various ensembles have worked very hard this fall to present an excellent program. Please join us that evening to celebrate music and the season!

Sincerely,

Lee DeLoach

Band Director

Join us on Friday, December 12th at 7:00 PM in the AHS auditorium for the AHS Winter Choral Concert! This free, hour-long performance will showcase the talents of the Junior High Chorus, Senior High Concert Choir, and the Select Choral Ensemble. The evening will also feature a special number performed alongside choir alumni. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a festive night of music!

In Creative Technology, students are utilizing the Engineering Design Process as well as their knowledge of the six simple machines to plan, design, construct, and redesign catapults to launch for distance and accuracy. Students begin by researching catapults, developing possible solutions, and creating a technical drawing of their chosen design. Once they have done those tasks, they plan out the pieces they will need to build their catapults. Students draw in 2 dimensions all the pieces that will be cut out of draft board to construct their catapults. These drawings must be drawn 1:1 scale and be done neatly so Miss Little can scan and digitize the pieces to be cut out on the laser engraver. Once the pieces are cut out, students put their catapults together and make any necessary changes to their design by testing and redesigning as necessary. This project utilizes knowledge of the Engineering Design Process and Simple Machines, as well as 3 Dimensional thinking skills to create a final product. The current record for distance is held by Max Chrzanowski and Casey Levin with their furthest launch being 125 feet.

The final photo below is of RJ Low and Roman Santore, who won most accurate launches of 2025!

On Friday, November 5, our WAVE students hosted a Garden of Acceptance- Pop Up to share the final harvest from our school garden. Using fresh ingredients they grew themselves, students made and packaged delicious samples including salsa verde, banana pepper mustard, homemade tomato sauce, jalapeño jelly, and Mediterranean salad. Staff members were also invited to take home fresh produce such as tomatoes, green tomatoes, eggplant, sweet potatoes, and snackable peppers.

Students worked hard preparing and portioning the samples, creating cards with serving suggestions, and labeling each container with our signature green bean logo. Some students even came in early to help hand out the samples!

We are so thankful for the opportunity to share with the staff the wonderful vegetables from our garden. We look forward to planting again in the spring!

Students of Project Memorial hosted the 6th annual Veterans Day 5k on Sunday, November 9th. Records were shattered, feet were tired, but 98 participants raised over $1,500 in support of local veteran causes. Go Green Wave and the Mighty Murray-Troutt!

On Saturday, November 22nd, Chess Club students faced off against Oakcrest for the annual South Jersey Chess League Biltz match. Trevor Gregoire, Ada Behrens and Shane Mertz scored 8 wins for Audubon!

Don’t miss your chance to capture the memories of an unforgettable school year! The Audubon High School and Junior High Yearbooks are now on sale. From sports and clubs to spirit days, performances, and special moments, this year’s books are packed with the highlights that make our school community special.
Order yours today:

HS Yearbook order link

Junior High Yearbook order link

Attention Senior Parents:
Celebrate your Senior’s journey with a personalized Senior Recognition Ad! These ads are a meaningful way to honor achievements, milestones, and memories as they prepare for graduation. Space is limited—reserve your ad today: Senior Ad order link

Questions? Contact Mrs. Wiltsey awiltsey@audubonschools.org

The Interact Club was recently honored with a special award from the Rotary for its exceptional service during the past school year. The recognition celebrates the club’s commitment to creating meaningful, positive experiences for its members while embodying the core values of Rotary. Congratulations to our student leaders for making a lasting impact on our school and community!

Mr. Polimeni and Mr. Rienstra had the opportunity to take members of the AHS Book Club to Book Smiles for a couple hours of volunteer work sorting donated books for those in need. They have an incredible operation and do wonderful things for those in need. Readers are leaders!

Recently, Mrs. Collazzo and Mr. Crowell's classes took advantage of print and electronic materials in the Media Center to research Mt. Everest and hiking expeditions that have taken place there. Students had to take a position on hiking the world's tallest mountain, and needed to consider the risks vs rewards, as well as other factors including environmental impact. Students were given an orientation on being good researchers, using information responsibly, bias, and citing sources properly.

The Media Center continues to foster a vibrant community of readers, providing students with a welcoming space to explore books, study, and connect through learning. Whether curled up with a new novel or collaborating on classwork, students are making the most of the resources and quiet comfort the space offers. The attached photos highlight just a few of the many moments that show our students engaged, focused, and growing as lifelong readers.

Class Advisors will be communicating with students and parents using a variety of methods during the school year about events, news, and other updates.

Advisors will use email and articles in our AHS Monthly Newsletter. Additionally, each grade level has a Google Doc of activities categorized by the month. To access the various grade-level activities, please click HERE.

Below is a QR-coded document if you would like to use your mobile device's camera to access the various grade-level activities.

Click on the link below to see the many clubs and activities that our school has to offer.

Support AHS Project Graduation! See details below or click here to be taken directly to the sale.

AHS is working with BSN Sports to offer custom Audubon apparel to staff and community. These items are not affiliated with any clubs or activities, we are simply providing the community with an opportunity to get general Audubon apparel.

Please continue to support our specific programs as they provide team stores and apparel sales. If interested in purchasing AHS gear, click on the image above and it will take you right to the store.

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• Cindy Vanrell Spink graduated in 1992 and participated in Girls Basketball, Winter Track, Spring Track, AHS Concert Choir, Prom Committee, Winter Ball Committee, AHS Concert Choir Social Chairperson, Guidance Office Aid, Concessions. Cindy currently works as a Marketing Program Manager at The Vanguard Group
• Jennifer Wells graduated in 1992 and was a member of the Girls Basketball and Softball teams. Jennifer currently works as an Implementation Specialist at Nuvem.
• Amy Paratore graduated in 1993 and was a member of DECA. Currently, Amy works as a Sales Support Specialist.

• Erin Knoll MacMinn graduated in 1997 and was an active participant in Spring Track during her time in school. She achieved the honor of being named first-team all-conference in 1995, 1996, and 1997. Presently, Erin works as an Emissions Compliance Engineer.
• Sarah (Barry) White, a 1997 graduate, participated in Softball and Cheerleading, was recognized in the Colonial Conference and All-South Jersey Band, earned the Best Drum Major Award at the Chapter Championships in 1996-1997, and was a National Honor Society member. She is now an Officer in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps, currently serving in the NJ Air National Guard, a mother to three wonderful children, and serves as the school nurse at Audubon.

• Jeff Lebb graduated in 1999 after actively participating in multiple sports, including Football, Wrestling, and Baseball, throughout his high school years. Currently, Jeff serves as the Principal of Audubon High School.
• Nicole Piontkowski Stallard, a 1999 graduate, was actively involved in Girls Soccer, Spring Track, Cheerleading, Peer Mediation, and the Yearbook committee during her time in school. She now dedicates her career to education, working as a Math Teacher.

• Amanda Carelli Barbieri graduated in 2001, engaging in various activities during her school years, including participation in band, choir, peer mediation, and intergenerational programs. Currently, Amanda works as a behavioral therapist.

• Nichole Salamone Holt graduated in 2001 and was an active member of the Girls Basketball Program and (Motivating Young Minds Against Drunk Driving. Nicole worked 6 years of claims adjuster, 14 years in the real estate appraising field and office manager, and currently is a Police Dispatcher for the whole county of Camden.
• Lindsay Furman Quinn graduated in 2001 and was actively involved in Girls Soccer, Spring Track, Cheerleading, Student Council, STARS, and French Club during her time in school. She now serves as an Assistant Principal, continuing her dedication to education.
• Katie Ross graduated in 2002 and was actively involved in extracurricular activities during her school years. She participated in Girls Basketball and was a member of the Color Guard from 1997 to 2002. Currently, Katie works as a Patient Care Coordinator.

• Cara Low Gaehring graduated in 2004 and received notable recognition for her achievements. She was honored as a STARS Award recipient and was awarded the Martin Luther King Freedom Medal, showcasing her commitment to promoting equality and social justice. Currently, she works as a Substitute Teacher and Secretary in Audubon.
• Nicole Racite Lombardi, a 2006 graduate, was an active participant in Spring Track, Cheerleading, Band, Choir, the Spring Musical, and Marching Band during her time at school. She now works as a dedicated Special Education Teacher, continuing her passion for helping others.
• Desiree Booth Bisaga graduated in 2008 where she was a member of Girls Tennis, Swimming Choir, Spring Musicals, and Color Guard. Currently she works as the Center Administrative Director for Proud Moments ABA.

• Kieran Boland graduated in 2010, actively participating in various sports during his time in school, including Cross Country, Boys Basketball, Winter Track, and Spring Track. Currently, Kieran works as a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
• Erica Paolucci Cavanaugh, a 2010 graduate, was highly involved in activities such as Color Guard, Choir, Student Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Honors Society, during her time at school. She also served as the Varsity Soccer and Swimming Manager, participated in musicals and one-act plays, and contributed to Project Memorial. Erica has been named Educator of the Year in the Mount Holly Township School District, has choreographed musicals at GCIT for the past nine years, and currently works a 5th-grade teacher at Mansion Avenue School.
• Joseph Gaspari graduated in 2023 and is currently in college. At Audubon he participated in Cross Country, Winter Track, Spring Track where he helped Audubon win a 2020 Boys XC sectional championship, 2021 Boys XC sectional championship and first Audubon's ever state championship in Cross Country and boys Spring Track State Championship.

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