The Hammonton Gazette 04/10/19 Edition | Page 4

SJHS principal, guidance director traveled to China for students Wednesday, April 10, 2019 • The Hammonton Gazette • Page 3 CHINA, from Page 1 tive students who are interested in receiving their high school educa- tion in the United States. Most of Caparas and Fourney’s time overseas was spent in the northeastern city of Harbin and the southern city of Guangzhou, where Caparas said he encoun- tered several students that were very expressive of their interest in the American educational experi- ence. “They were quite an impressive group of young people. I was re- ally impressed by them, and all of them unequivocally stated that the educational experience in the United States is a lot better than what they would expect in China,” Caparas said. In conjunction with a similar in- ternational student education placement organization, Fourney previously traveled to the Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou in 2013 Courtesy Photo St. Joseph High School (SJHS) Principal the Rev. Allain Caparas and SJHS Director of Guidance Louise Fourney recently traveled to China to recruit and meet new students. to recruit Chinese students to chances of getting into an Ameri- for them to get from one grade to the next, or from one level—like can college. come to SJHS. “It’s just competitive because elementary school, middle school According to Fourney, the com- petitive nature and rigid schedule there are so many students in the and high school—in China. They structure of the Chinese education population there. First of all, have to pass tests in order to get to system has led to numerous Chi- they’re all in one big room, some the next level, and it can be very nese students seeking opportuni- of them aren’t even at desks, and frustrating and very competitive. ties to study abroad in the United there could be about 40 to 50 kids So, this is why they decide to pur- States in hopes of increasing their in one room … It’s very difficult See CAPARAS Page 14 Now carrying Blush by Hayley Paige and Maggie Sottero We carry gorgeous dresses by: One Sindoni Lane, Suite C, Hammonton (609) 270-7886 • www.meadowsbridalshop.com Hayley Paige, Maggie Sottero Casablanca, Mori Lee, and so much more! REMOUNT EVENT A NEW LOOK FOR YOUR FOREVER RING CUSTOM ENGAGEMENT RINGS & WEDDING BANDS REPAIRS COMPLETED ON PREMISES 121 S. White Horse Pike across from the McDonald’s Hammonton • 561-6222 NOW THROUGH MAY 11 DiMeglio Septic , Est. 1975 ~ DEP 03261 ~ Paul DiMeglio Inc. 1 (800) 427-4617 ~ 561-1007 ~ 561-3597 491 White Horse Pike • Ancora, NJ • Grease Trap Cleaning • Portable Toilets • Septic Certifications • Jetting Service