From player to coach, Meghan Macaluso has come full circle at Hanover Park High School. Now in her second season as an assistant to longtime head coach Doug Wear, the former Hornet standout continues to make an impact on and off the court.
Coach Wear, now in his 21st season, praises Macaluso’s basketball IQ, energy, and connection with players. A dominant rebounder during her playing days, Meghan brings that same grit, leadership, and passion back to the program.
With deep roots at HP and a shared commitment to growth, accountability, and resilience, this duo represents the best of Hornet basketball, past, present, and future. 🐝🏀
Checkout the full article below!
https://www.mypaperonline.com/a-legendary-coach-and-his-former-player-are-a-formidable-hanover-park-coaching-duo.html
🏈 Alumni Spotlight: Abby Huang ('22) 🏈
From the sidelines at Hanover Park to the gridiron at the University of Alabama, Abby Huang is making major moves in the world of sports medicine! Check out what this Hornet alum has been up to:
🎓 The Profile
HP Graduation Year: 2022
College: University of Alabama
Major: Kinesiology (Minor in Athletic Training)
Current Role: Student Athletic Trainer for the Alabama Football Program
🏟️ Life in the SEC
Abby’s internship with the Crimson Tide has been her most exciting achievement since graduation. Working in a high-intensity environment, she has:
Learned to set up collegiate athletic training rooms.
Traveled with the team and managed game day operations.
Embraced every minute of the fast-paced collegiate sports world.
🐝 The HP Foundation
Abby credits Hanover Park for preparing her for the demands of college through:
Strong Habits: Building study skills and effective time management.
Balance: Managing schoolwork, athletics, and extracurriculars simultaneously.
Teamwork: Learning to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.
Favorite Memories: Winning State Sectional Championships with her best friends and feeling the support of the entire town.
🍎 Mentors Who Matter
If she could grab lunch with her HP mentors, she’d choose:
Coach Shane (Mrs. Fulton): For teaching her discipline, perseverance, and integrity over four years of coaching.
Joe Frasciello (Athletic Trainer): For challenging her and showing her what it means to lead and support athletes.
💡 Advice for Future Hornets
"Relationships matter, who you know can open doors, but what you know and the work you do will keep you there."
Abby encourages students to seize every opportunity, stay professional, and keep pushing even on the tough days.
✨ What’s Next?
The grind doesn't stop! Abby will be spending her summer working for the Baltimore Ravens before returning to Alabama for Graduate School! 💜🖤
#HanoverParkAlumni #HornetPride #RollTide #AthleticTraining #BaltimoreRavens #AlumniSpotlight #GoHornets!
Our HP Family continues to lead by example, serving as role models for the next generation of Hornets. Through the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy book donation, students shared books and helped younger learners explore and learn about several animals. It was a fun, engaging, and educational day enjoyed by all, and a great reminder of the positive impact our students have on others.
#HornetPride #KidsHelpingKids #FutureHornets #HPCommunity
Our students represented Hanover Park with confidence, creativity, and professionalism, showcasing their business ideas, collaboration skills, and hard work. We’re proud of how you engaged with industry professionals and demonstrated what it means to be a true Hornet. Keep up the great work! 💼📊✨
Congratulations to our Hanover Park Wrestling Team on an outstanding and successful weekend at the County Championships! 💪🤼♂️
Shoutout to three of our very own County Champions:
🥇 Alex Spagnuolo
🥇 Nicky DiFran (also named Most Outstanding Wrestler!)
🥇 Joey Monticello
The Hornets finished with 8 County Place-Winners, including our 3 champs, which powered the team to an impressive 3rd place finish at the MCT 🏆. A true team effort from start to finish, with great battles and big individual wins along the way!
Individual Placers:
🥇 Alex Spagnuolo – 106
🥇 Nicky DiFran – 138 (OW)
🥇 Joey Monticello – 157
🥉 Lucas Andrade – HWT
4️⃣ Ethan Kaup – 120
4️⃣ Brendan Hamilton – 144
4️⃣ Aeden Hamilton – 215
5️⃣ Kyle Dunn – 132
Proud of this group and the way they represented HP all weekend. Keep it rolling, Hornets! 🐝🔥
🎉 All-State Honors for HP Girls Soccer! ⚽🐝
Congrats to Olivia Franco and Sydney Shepard on earning All-State honors from the New Jersey Girls Soccer Coaches Association! This outstanding achievement was celebrated at the All-State banquet held this past Sunday.
In addition, Sydney Shepard received special recognition as a Top 20 Player in North Jersey, earning an additional award for her exceptional performance. We are incredibly proud of both student-athletes and grateful to share and celebrate their success with our school community. Well done, Hornets! 💛🖤
Congratulations to HP Band member Sean Lee on his acceptance into the NJSMA Region 1 Symphonic Band! 🥁👏
Sean finished among the top percussion musicians from seven North Jersey counties and will proudly represent HP at the group’s concert in early February.
We are proud of your hard work and talent, way to represent the Hornets! 🐝🎵
Congratulations to Joey Monticello on a gritty run to the finals to take 2nd, and to Gaby Conte for a dominant performance to secure 3rd place at the prestigious Beast of the East wrestling tournament!
Walking away with hardware from this tournament is a statement. The season is just getting started! ⛓️💪
#BeastOfTheEast #EliteAthletes #GoHornets!
Huge congratulations to our incredible FBLA members who excelled at the Regional Competitive Events! Because of their hard work and dedication, these students have officially earned their spot at the State Leadership Conference in Atlantic City!
Join us in celebrating our State Qualifiers:
✨ Shalin Shah ✨ Ian Monks ✨ Daniel Amalfitano ✨ Maddy Carrell ✨ Madison Barros ✨ Sebastian Miller ✨ Lily Folkemer ✨ Hansh Dondapati
We are proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing you compete at the next level. Let’s go! 💼🚀
#FBLA #StateBound #FutureBusinessLeaders #AtlanticCity #StudentSuccess
Second grader Christopher N. has been cheering for the Hornets all season long, from heat to cold, home and away, memorizing every player’s name and number, and proudly keeping his Hornets Football ad book by his bedside.
The Hornets gave back in a BIG way. Led by Coach Nick Liberato, about 30 players surprised Christopher at his aunt’s house with a signed football, a vintage Hornets jersey, a special lanyard, and the chance to lead the iconic “HORNETS” cheer. 🐝✨
“It’s so amazing to see the impact our football family has made past the gridiron,” said Coach Liberato. “Christopher is one of us!”
A true reminder that Hanover Park Football isn’t just about wins, it’s about family, community, and making a difference.
#HornetsFootball #HornetsFamily #Superfan #GivingBack #CommunityMatters
Congratulations to Hailey Underwood for being recognized as a Random Act of Kindness & Outstanding Citizen at Hanover Park High School!
Hailey consistently goes out of her way to help both students and staff across campus, often offering support to those she doesn’t even know. Her kindness is authentic and consistent, making our school a better place every day.
Thank you, Hailey, for being a true Hornet and for leading with compassion and generosity. 💛🖤
#HornetPride #RandomActOfKindness #OutstandingCitizen
Congratulations to Kevin Ranghel, our latest Random Act of Kindness recipient and a true Upstanding Citizen! Kevin consistently demonstrates respect, responsibility, and kindness toward others, setting a great example for his fellow Hornets. We’re proud to recognize the positive impact he makes every day at Hanover Park. Keep leading the way, Kevin! 💛🖤
Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we were able to collect a significant amount of goods just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃🧡 This support will make a real difference for families in our community.
The BSU truly embodies service and community spirit. Thank you for helping to spread kindness and ensuring more tables are full this season! 🙏
#BSU #CommunityService #FoodDrive #Thanksgiving2025 #GivingBack #GoHornets!
A huge thank you to our guest speaker from The Empathic Education for Equitable Microfinance (TEEEM) organization for taking the time to speak with our Freshman Seminar classes! Students learned about the incredible global work TEEEM does and how they can support initiatives worldwide through their Service Learning Focus projects. TEEEM.org
Your presentation truly opened our students’ eyes to the power of empathy, service, and global citizenship. 💛🐝
#HanoverPark #HornetPride #ServiceLearning #GlobalCitizens #TEEEM #MakingADifference
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The HP Girls Soccer Team wrapped up their season with an incredible act of service! This year, the team organized a food drive and collected over 150 pounds of nonperishable items for the Interfaith Food Pantry.
Team captains proudly delivered the donations, representing the true spirit of compassion, leadership, and community that defines Hanover Park.
Amazing job, ladies, on and off the field! 🐝💛
The Spanish Club and our AP Spanish classes created a beautiful ofrenda in honor of Día de los Muertos!
Traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, this holiday honors loved ones who have passed and celebrates life through music, food, and vibrant altars filled with photographs and candles.
Our altar is adorned with calaveras (sugar skulls) and cempasúchiles (marigolds) to symbolize the sweetness and fragility of life, along with mariposas (butterflies) to represent the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth.
During School Violence Awareness Week, our Photography I students took on a powerful challenge: creating compelling anti-violence images using only their early camera and Photoshop skills.
With just a few weeks of experience, students thoughtfully incorporated their classmates’ hands to deliver meaningful messages of peace, unity, and support.
Their creativity, attention to detail, and willingness to take risks resulted in an outstanding collection of impactful images. We’re incredibly proud of their work and the conversations it inspires. 💛🖤
#HanoverPark #HornetPride #StudentCreativity #PhotographyI
We’re proud to partner with the St. Rose of Lima Food Pantry in East Hanover to support local families in need. From November 1 to 19, we’re collecting essential items to help our community.
📍 Drop-off Location: HP Library
🛒 Most Needed Items: Rice, canned beans, cereal, flour, toiletries, coffee, peanut butter, jelly, and more.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.
Let’s come together, Hornets, and support our neighbors! 💛🖤
#HornetPride #FoodDrive #CommunityFirst #GoHornets
Congratulations to Alyssa and Gianmarco, our latest Hornets recognized for their kindness! 💛
Alyssa and Gianmarco are always kind, helpful, and sincere in everything they do. Their positive attitudes and willingness to lend a hand make a real difference in our school community.
Thank you both for showing what it truly means to be a Hornet with Heart! 💛🖤
#HornetPride #KindnessCounts #BeTheReason
