HOPEWELL VALLEY: Maida named NJSIAA Scholar Athlete

Hopewell Valley Central senior Nick Maida, the No. 1 singles tennis player for the Bulldogs, was recently named Scholar-Athlete for the currrent school year. As the HoVal recipient, Nick was invited to attend the 16th Annual Scholar-Athlete Luncheon May 17 at Pine Manor in Edison. One senior from each high school in New Jersey was honored at the banquet.
This year is the 90th Anniversary Year of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). Welcoming remarks were made by NJSIAA executive director, Steven Timko, who served as supervisor of health, physical education and athletics of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District for 25 years before his tenure at NJSIAA. Timko served as the assistant director of the organization for five years before being named executive director in January 2006.
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Pictured at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association banquet are NJSIAA Executive Director Steven Timko (left) and Hopewell Valley Central senior Nick Maida, this year's NJSIAA Scholar Athlete at HVCHS.