Three Hoboken High Students Awarded Scholarship

After all those years of studying, the top three Hoboken High School seniors were rewarded for their hard work and good grades Tuesday night. 

Ashley Barron, Jordan de Jesus and Samantha Rotondi became Bloustein scholars. Shy, but happy, they stood next to each other as Interim Superintendent Peter Carter handed them the certificates. 

"I was actually shocked when I got this," said de Jesus, smiling. "It lets me know that all the hard work I've been doing, it's actually paying off, so thank you."

The scholarship is awarded annually to New Jersey high school students who rank highest in their class. The recipients receive $1,000 a year while they're at a New Jersey college or university. "I'm getting money for going to school!" de Jesus exclaimed.

Recipients of the award, which is given out by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, have to be New Jersey residents.