NOTES ON PEOPLE (05/24/98)

NOTES ON PEOPLE

Music director's contributions honored

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Jerry M. Kupchynsky, retired director of the music department of the East Brunswick School District, was recently recognized for his extraordinary contribution to the public school system. His name was placed on a Wall of Honor erected at the East Brunswick Board of Education offices in a special ceremony held there on April 22.

Mr. Kupchynsky first came to East Brunswick in 1957 as a music teacher for the newly formed high school. Later, under his guidance and in his capacity as director of music for the entire East Brunswick School District, the music department flourished to the point where it was recognized as a national model of excellence. Mr. Kupchynsky has also served as the national president of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) and the national president of the National School Orchestra Association (NSOA) and is a recipient of numerous awards for his contribution to the field of music education.

Mr. Kupchynsky was born in Ukraine and came to this country following the second world war. He and his daughter Melanie, who is a violinist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, are members of UNA Branch 233.

Cheloc reappointed as municipal judge

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Mayor Bret Schundler hosted a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed municipal court Judges Cynthia D. Jackson and Robert S. Cheloc on Monday, April 27. The ceremony took place in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Judge Cheloc is being reappointed to the bench, but this is Judge Jackson's first time on the bench.

"Cynthia and Robert are talented attorneys who will strive to serve the best interests of Jersey City's residents. I am confident that, through their professional service on the bench, both of them will help us preserve high standards for the quality of life in our community," said Mayor Schundler.

Presiding Judge Dennis McGill indicated that he is happy to be working with the newly appointed judges: "Robert has served as a judge for a number of years, and I am happy to have him back for another three years. I am also looking forward to working with Cynthia, a talented attorney who has a very good reputation in the criminal bar."

A graduate of Georgetown University and American University's School of Law, Judge Cheloc has served as a part-time judge in the municipal court since 1981. He has worked as the presiding judge of the night division. He has also presided over matters in the central judicial processing, remand, criminal, drunk driving, traffic and housing courts. Previously, he served as a prime time staff counsel for Hoboken's Office of Employment and Training and as county consumer and fraud director. Licensed as an attorney in the states of New York and New Jersey, Judge Cheloc, 52, is married to Helen Cheloc and the proud father of a 6-year-old son, Robert.

"I am looking forward to working with such a dedicated team of court personnel. I will do my best to uphold my judicial oath of office, and serve justice for the people of Jersey City," said Judge Cheloc.

Judge Cheloc is a member of UNA Branch 171.