In 4-2 we spoke with Abby Miller and Anthony Jablonoski. In Mrs. Grisi's class they have been doing a couple of projects that will help them learn about New Jersey. The 4th grade is also working on another project, a newspaper for Catholic Schools Week. Long lists of people exist, but some have the same name. A recent survey shows that the most common first name for boys in the junior high is a three way tie for Joseph, Michael, and Kevin for guys and another three way tie for the girls, Caitlin, Jacqueline, and Elizabeth.
Parents say it is because they wanted to name their child after a relative.
Others say because it sounded nice. Some say it is because it was the only one both could agree on. A survey shows that most kids like their parents' choice. Most come from the bible. Others come off other languages like English, French, even Hebrew.