4L SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024 THE NEWS The point is stories you can get through before news. one in political science, Ashley focused on an English major, Michael studied nutrition and food science and Marcus studied business administration. helped us be together, but also helped us to become our own people, with our own majors, our own interests, our own friend said Victoria, the and the sibling leader. The other four acknowledged that she is indeed the leader. customized our own paths, but we got to the line Victo- ria said.
Their mother agreed that while all are very people, gers on my they all work togeth- er. The university surprised the family at Passaic Valley Regional High School in February 2020 with full-tuition scholarships. From their birth on July 4, 2002, un- til 9 a.m. on that day in February, the couple had worried about paying for college tuition bills at once. had been thinking since the day: How are we going to do Pao- lo Povolo said in 2020.
Since then, the quintuplets have worked hard and all will graduate on Monday after four years. push each other along and say, on we can do Silvia Po- volo said last week. Their individual stories are told in birth order, which their mother said is generally how they did things growing up, such as when getting ready or orga- nized. Victoria Povolo Even before she stepped onto the Montclair State University campus in Montclair, Victoria surprised her family and high school teachers in February 2020 by saying she knew what her dream job would be a medical exam- iner. sneak in while my grandmother would watch Victoria said.
mom let me watch it. She said it was too The show had the opposite as she changed her dream career from that of a veterinarian to one who inves- tigates deaths and performs post-mor- tem examinations. During her college years, she was an intern with the Ber- gen County Medical and hopes to attend medical school af- ter graduating. Vico Povolo The political science major plans to use his people skills to become a sales- man. By networking, he said he was able to land a job working in the restaurant business and more recently interviewed with South Carolina- based Techtronic Industries, bet- ter known as TTI.
He landed the position and soon will selling Milwaukee and Ryobi power tools. Ashley Povolo On Thursday, she completed her student-teaching assignment at Passa- Arts and Science Charter School and is looking for an English teaching position for the fall. always been interested in read- she said, adding she has a pen- chant for books that are banned. She looks forward to sharing her love of and literature with her students. During her undergraduate years, she studied abroad in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, which she said took her outside the comfort zone of being part of a big family as she navigated the ex- perience on her own.
Michael Povolo Next fall Michael plans to continue his studies and possibly by next spring complete his degree in food and nutrition. A walk-on lacrosse play- er for the Red Hawks, he has a el- igibility left while he completes his de- gree. He may get another year playing an SSDM or short-stick defensive mid- Ultimately he hopes to work on per- fecting a nutritional product tailored for athletes who struggle to get enough nourishment. Marcus Povolo By his sophom*ore year, the business administration major had found his chosen profession when he landed a job at J.P. Morgan.
He has since been a full-time position working with the department that specializes in mergers and acquisi- tions. Because of his job, he was the only sibling to live on campus, where he could grab the train to get to his job in Jersey City. Despite his concern that it would be to hold down a job and complete his degree, he did it. am proud of she said. am proud of all of Quintuplets Continued from Page 1L Quintuplets Marcus Povolo, left, Ashley Povolo, Victoria Povolo, Vico Povolo and Michael Povolo at Montclair State University.
MICHAEL Every week during the school year, North Jersey school districts nominate outstanding students for recognition in The Record and on NorthJersey.com. The poll opens Mondays at 5 a.m. and closes Thursdays at 5 p.m. On Fri- days, we announce the top two vote- getters as students of the week, featur- ing their stories online and in print in The Record on Sundays and our weekly newspapers. We need more nominations for next week! If you are a high school adminis- and would like to out more about the program, please email sey.com.
Again, only school can nominate students. Here are the latest winners. Leah Schell, senior, Hawthorne H.S. Leah Schell is the Salutatorian at Hawthorne High School and a four- year member of the Hawthorne Theater Program, starring in the most recent musical, She will be attending Bard College in the fall to major in English Literature and minor in theater. Ahzeir Clervaux, senior, Paterson P-Tech H.S.
Ahzeir is a standout student at Pat- erson P-Tech High School. Engaging in school-wide activities, conducting morning announcements, and holding a role in the student govern- ment association, Ahzeir embodies leadership and commitment. His capti- vating poetry presentation during the school's Black History Month celebra- tion left peers and community mem- bers in awe. Dedicated to service pro- jects and volunteering at community STEM events, Ahzeir excels in connect- ing with younger students, peers, and community members. A natural leader, he's always the to volunteer and dedicate himself to enhancing the school community.
Ahzeir is a role model for his peers, exemplifying lead- ership, dedication and community ser- vice. Reaction to new vehicle request STUDENTS OF THE WEEK leaves Clifton police chief irate Congrats to the North Jersey top students for week of May 10 Joshua Jongsma NorthJersey.com USA TODAY NETWORK NEW JERSEY CLIFTON Police Chief Thomas Ri- naldi was irate with the City Council af- ter it tabled his request to buy a new chief of police vehicle using drug forfei- ture funds and questioned his need and the motive for the request. While some council members said they wanted more information about why the chief asked to replace his exist- ing vehicle, a 2021 Dodge Durango with fewer than 15,000 miles, other members said it smacked of privilege. Several members of the council cited an email from a resident who questioned the need to buy more than the base model. The requested Yukon has a that includes heated seats, an infotain- ment system and other perks, according to GMC.
Councilman Tony Latona said the money requested, $72,000, to buy a new Yukon could be better used to im- prove the equipment and training of the rank and who give their sweat and performing their police work. almost believe we are having this Latona said, adding that the city has plenty of extra vehicles available for the chief use. Rinaldi, in response, said he came up through the ranks as a patrolman, a nar- cotics detective and a member of the Passaic County Narcotics Task Force. take great to the accusation that I am capitalizing on the blood, sweat and tears of the doing the day-to-day work, putting their lives on the Rinaldi said. His police work, he added, resulted in the seizure of hun- dreds of thousands of dollars and vehi- cles before he was appointed police chief on Feb.
28, 2020, just two weeks before COVID-19 shut down the city and nation. Rinaldi said he led the department through months during the pandemic, when at times his depart- ment was decimated by the number of out with COVID-19. insinuate that I did not do the work over the years is a great insult to my character, integrity and work Rinaldi said. At Tuesday meeting, council members voted to table the chief re- quest. Councilman Chris said he wants to know what would happen to the vehicle the chief is currently using.
concerns raised by some of my colleagues were of the con- cerns from the resident said. that in a tight budget year, could this money be used to ex- penses for other existing police vehi- cles, and also what is the year and con- dition of the chief present vehicle that looking to Some council members questioned the need and wanted to know what else the forfeiture funds could be used for. love a new car all the time myself, but we simply cannot Council- woman Mary Sadrakula said. Rinaldi also said he asked to replace the 2021 Dodge Durango with 14,000 miles because it has largely been a lem- on. current vehicle has had numer- ous issues since its the chief said.
mechanical and weather- issues had resulted in my vehi- cle being at numerous dealerships for periods of months. If it were not for these issues, I would not be looking for another The laws of forfeiture dictate that funds can be used to purchase vehi- cles. every chief has purchased vehicles for themselves using forfeiture funds to save the city Rinaldi said. four-plus years of being chief, this was my purchase He said all three of the captains drive 2023 Chevy Tahoes. believing that my vehicle should be on par or slightly above theirs, I opted for a Chevy he said, but because of a shortage of inventory, he expanded his search to include a GMC Yukon.
The ones he found included the luxury package. Regarding his existing police vehicle, it would be down to one of the other divisions the detective bureau, narcotics division or community polic- ing, Rinaldi said. Matt fa*gan NorthJersey.com USA TODAY NETWORK NEW JERSEY Rinaldi.
