Photo: Senior student Ian Baldera, left, and Dr. Deborah Egan, right, Principal at AULCHS. Photo submitted

PERTH AMBOY – Of the many traditions at The Academy for Urban Leadership Charter High School, the most recently introduced is perhaps the most exciting. As each student is accepted into a post-secondary institute, either a 2 or 4 year college or a technical institute, they are given a new tie. These ties are gold and are referred to as “Colors of Distinction.” Students are excited to receive and wear their ties.

To date, over 60 of the 95 senior have been accepted into a post-secondary school and have received over 1.2 million dollars in academic scholarships.