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The Daily Journal (Vineland, New Jersey), September 17, 2005, Saturday

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The Daily Journal (Vineland, New Jersey)

September 17, 2005 Saturday

SECTION: LIVING; Pg. 3B


HEADLINE: WHO'S NEWS

BODY:
Mark Thompson was named to the dean's list at the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University for the spring semester. He was also named to the Society of Collegiate Scholar and will be inducted in the fall.
Mark is a 2004 graduate of Vineland High School.
On Sunday, Nov. 6, the Burlington-Camden Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, through its Community Development Corporation, will celebrate 14 African-American women for their achievements at Auletto's Catering in Deptford. Television personality Beverly Williams of Channel 3 WKYW-News will host the event.
The Kappa Community Development Corporation was established in 2002 to organize and advance the fraternity's community outreach programs. These programs consist of mentoring young men, providing black college tours and awarding scholarships to assist deserving students in furthering their education.
Among those being honored is Margaret Cofer Bruner of Vineland.
During her 38 years as an educator in the Vineland Public School system, Bruner touched the lives of countless young people.
An award-winning teacher in the Gifted and Talented program, Bruner served 12 years as advisor to the Dr. Mennies School Safety Patrol Program and was voted "Most Outstanding" in the city eight times by the local police department. Bruner completed her education at Glassboro State College, becoming certified in the state of New Jersey to teach grades kindergarten through 12 in most subjects
A lifetime member of the NAACP, Bruner has been cited many times by the New Jersey State Legislature for her contributions to her community, state and nation.