Piscataway High School senior Saanvi Patel achieved a perfect score of 800 on the Math portion of the SAT. Saanvi’s level of excellence is achieved by fewer than 1% of test takers nationwide. She also scored a 760 on her Verbal portion, giving her an amazing 1560 overall score. “Saanvi’s perfect 800 on the Math SAT is an extraordinary achievement,” said PHS Principal Chris Baldassano. “It reflects her talent and dedication, as well as the outstanding work of our teachers and the supportive environment of our school priorities. We are incredibly proud of her and of the educators who helped her reach this milestone.” Saanvi has applied to Rutgers, Pittsburgh, and Yale. She plans to major in neuroscience with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist.

About 200 Piscataway High School juniors and seniors got in-person exposure to potential career paths at the “What’s Next” Career Fair on Thursday, Dec. 4. These students, who are interested in options other than four-year colleges, got a chance to meet with representatives from law enforcement, trade groups, labor unions, the military, trade and technical schools, and other fields to get insight on potential pursuits after graduation. About 20 representatives from different fields and organizations were set up in the PHS Patton Cafeteria and met with students in two sessions to discuss training, salary, certification, and other aspects of professions that do not require a college degree.

Congratulations to Piscataway High School junior Messiah Farrell, whose artwork has been selected for the Art Educators of New Jersey NJPAC Fall Exhibit. A reception for families was held on Dec. 7 at NJPAC in Newark. Thanks to PHS art teacher Lisa Lentini-Pombrio for helping to facilitate this great honor.