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Mendham Student-Athlete Honored by State, Given College Scholarship

Joe Beneducci was among 29 Morris County students to be recognized by NJSIAA.

A Mendham High School student-athlete was honored recently by the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association, bringing home a college scholarship.

Joe Beneducci received a $1,000 scholarship from Wilson Sporting Goods during a ceremony held by the statewide organization, and was among 29 student-athletes in Morris County to be recognized.

Beneducci was a major part of the Mendham Minutemen football team's historic run to the state championship game in 2013. He graduated Friday, June 20.

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Only 16 received scholarships, which were drawn at random. A total of $11,500 was awarded. 


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