Miss Sparta-Jade Pietroluongo

Age: 17 Parents: Liz and Steve Pietroluongo Academic Accomplishments: 3.5 GPA; Peer Development Program Leader; French Language Tutor; Student Council Class Secretary (Fresh., Soph., Jr. yrs.); 2005 New Jersey Governor's School Nominee for Dance; Varsity Cheerleader; Golf Team Member Plans for the future: I would like to pursue my passion for dance in addition to pursuing a degree in secondary education. Community involvement: Coach for Sparta Recreation Cheerleading; Tilly's Kids Volunteer (Pass-it-Along); Coordinated food collection for Senior Citizen Blizzard Packs; Dance for various local charities/functions (Festival of Trees, Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, etc.). In your opinion, what are the most important issues affecting Sparta: The three most important issues affecting Sparta are (1) land preservation; (2) a new high school (and site); and (3) a teen center and/or more structured activities -- particularly on weekend evenings (dances; battle of the bands; music/art/sports competitions).