• BHC Counselor:Arianna Beam
• Students:
  Jasmin Acevado, Deyra Acosta, Claudette Belgrave, Imari Byers, Janina Carchipulla, Jessica Carruthers, Shada Ceaser, Rodney Diaz, Mohammed Dioubate, Maxiel Ferrira, Jamie Guartazaza, Maniyah Gunter, I’Shaya Hairston, Mitchell Hayes, Elijah Hernandez, Jameekah Johnson, Souelmann Keita, Kalya Kennedy, Rahbia Lightly, Abby Marrero, Korean Miller, Jennifer Montas, Carlos Moran, Michael Moore, Phajah Moore, Keila Nelson, Icyis O’Banner, Yeritte O’Connor, Yeudis Olivo, Marquasia Porterfield, Debbie Ramos, Amy Reyes, Joel Sanchez, Anthony Tate, Amanda Valentin, Samantha Valentin, Emanuel Velez, Anijah Withers, Daniela, Zeas

• School Name:Sussex Ave School
• CBO/Program Name:FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development
• Location:Newark, New Jersey
• Grades:3rd-4th

How was your year?
During the school year, Sussex after-school students followed the BHC curriculum and culminated by producing a BHC Cookbook. Students also attended two field trips. One was to a local senior center where students created meals based on the recipes they created for their cookbooks. The other was to the local library where students researched history about their city. Throughout the year students also hosted special guests that included local policemen, firefighters, EMTs, and senior citizens from the local Senior Center. The final project was a BHC Olympics. For this event the children set up six stands intended to educate other children about living healthier lifestyles by eating more nutritious meals and exercising regularly.
Community Partners
FOCUS Senior Center, North Arlington Firehouse Engine No. 1
Special Thanks
Charles A. Brown and the city of Newark