Rakim Solomon recently completed his internship with the Society. He is a resident of Plainfield and a history major at Rutgers University. Rakim was just accepted at Drexel University, where he will be pursuing a law degree. He also volunteers with a children's baseball league in Plainfield. Rakim assisted with the Veterans’ exhibit at the Plainfield Library of Drake House artifacts. He is currently working on the mega data for the clipping files of the Drake House Inventory Project files.
Nicole Torres is attending Graduate School for History in Newark. The Society had the privilege to serve as a reference for her application to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in NYC. She works as a docent for the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
Stefanie Carotenuto is currently at University of Colorado, Boulder, and studying for a degree in Secondary Education. Stef came back for a short time to assist with school tours, and left her mark with the school children with the addition of crayons for the drawing activities.
Leanne Manna is an Honors History student at Kean University. She is currently a Trustee and Officer of the Historical Society. She also maintains the Drake House Museum website.
“It has been my pleasure and honor to work with these young scholars. They have all provided valuable service to the Society, and they have enriched the Society by their presence. On behalf of the Society, I extend sincere gratitude and best wishes for their future,” said Nancy Piwowar, President of the Society.
Nicole Torres is attending Graduate School for History in Newark. The Society had the privilege to serve as a reference for her application to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in NYC. She works as a docent for the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
Stefanie Carotenuto is currently at University of Colorado, Boulder, and studying for a degree in Secondary Education. Stef came back for a short time to assist with school tours, and left her mark with the school children with the addition of crayons for the drawing activities.
Leanne Manna is an Honors History student at Kean University. She is currently a Trustee and Officer of the Historical Society. She also maintains the Drake House Museum website.
“It has been my pleasure and honor to work with these young scholars. They have all provided valuable service to the Society, and they have enriched the Society by their presence. On behalf of the Society, I extend sincere gratitude and best wishes for their future,” said Nancy Piwowar, President of the Society.