Tinton Falls Sisters Headed to Dartmouth in the Fall

has announced that two members of its senior class -- who also happen to be sisters -- will attend Dartmouth College's in the fall.

The twins, Melissa and Natalie Cantave, are "lifers" at Ranney, having attended the school on Hope Road since Kindergarten.

Among their many accomplishments, the sisters teamed up to win the NJSIAA Prep B 1st Doubles Tennis Championship as sophomores. Natalie was one of two state winners to receive the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award in November.

What else gets you into Dartmouth? Here's some of the highlights from their high school years at Ranney:

Melissa

• Captain, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Swimming
• Class Council Treasurer
• Co-President, Science Research Club
• Diversity Committee, THINK
• French National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society
• 2012 National Achievement Scholarship Program Outstanding Participant
• AP Scholar with Distinction
• Lower School Intern

Natalie

• Captain, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Swimming
• Class Council Secretary
• Co-President, Science Research Club
• Diversity Committee, THINK
• French National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society
• 2012 National Achievement Scholarship Program Outstanding Participant
• 2011 Wendy’s High School Heisman State Winner (female)
• Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) Ambassador
• Lower School Intern

What advice do they have to those hoping to follow in their footsteps? Melissa says: "Always try your best and take all the rigorous classes. Never be afraid to be curious because being curious to learn, challenging yourself and trying your best will put you at a higher standpoint for success and you’ll feel good about it too."

Natalie says, "Don’t be afraid to make different connections with different people, like teachers. Teachers are there, they’re supportive, and they’re wonderful. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Ask questions you’d be surprised to get the answer to. Make the most of your education career because you’ll never get to repeat it."