6 / matters magazine / school 2018 contents ON THE COVER ON THE COVER Matters Vol. 28 Issue 5 School 2018 The Magazine of Maplewood and South Orange since 1990, featuring Local People, Places and Things that Matter. in this issue 12 From School House to High School the evolution of columbia high school 16 Kicking it Forward world record-holder coach nathan thinks saving children is the ultimate goal 22 Walking to a New Beat maplewood police officers want to get to know you 26 Open for All recreation program provides outlet to build community 28 On the Menu – Spice up the Dinner Routine add taco night to your weekly family dinner plan 30 School on Saturday? incentives inspire maplewood middle school students to show up – and improve their grades. 34 Making Leadership a Habit clinton school gives students the tools to become leaders 38 Smart Start School Guide our guide to early and private education, music, art and enrichment options M A G A Z I N E 22 30 in every issue Enduring Friendships 8 making the most of my college years Local Matters 9 around the towns Book Report 20 library picks for back to school Finding Home 21 working with victoria carter Shopping Matters 42 let's cheer for the red & black Resource Guide 43 local sources Final Matters 46 what if our kids don't like david bowie Columbia seen in Summer, painted in acrylic by rising CHS senior William Roth. "I wanted to capture the school’s architectural beauty while staying close enough to a realistic depiction. I removed a few trees and played with perspec- tive in order to get the flagpole in.” 28