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• Mele scores in overtime as Mendham field hockey edges Roxbury (nj.com subscription) — Mendham High School's field hockey team pulled off a dramatic 3-2 overtime win against Roxbury on its home field, with Samantha Mele netting the game-winner. Local standout Emma Peruyero scored twice in the fourth quarter to erase a deficit, while goalie Colleen Capuzzi anchored the defense as Mendham improved its strong early-season record.
• The 50 Best Public High Schools in New Jersey for 2027, According to Niche (njfamily.com) — New statewide rankings from Niche place West Morris Mendham High School among New Jersey's top 50 public high schools for 2027, highlighting its strong academics and overall student experience. The list is based on factors like academics, diversity, teacher quality, and parent and student reviews, giving Mendham families another data point when comparing school options across the state.
• Gold Award Girl Scout Inspires Teens with New Book on Finding Joy (tapinto.net) — A Mendham Girl Scout, Brynn Budnik, has earned the prestigious Gold Award for creating a book that helps teens rediscover joy and reduce post-pandemic loneliness. Her 31-page guide is already being used in several local high schools and by the Morris County Stigma Free Task Force, highlighting how one Mendham teen is supporting youth mental well-being across North Jersey.
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