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Shore Super 25 football teams: Exciting 'Air Raid' offense still a thing at Freehold Township
The Asbury Park Press is featuring high school football teams being considered for our preseason Shore Super 25 team rankings. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — After what most Freehold Township High football fans would consider a successful season this past fall, the Patriots will look to build on that in the coming season behind quarterback...
Let the curtains fall on another successful fundraiser
MANASQUAN — The curtains rose and fell on another wildly successful fundraiser hosted by the Liv Morro Foundation over the weekend. Last Friday, the Liv Morro Foundation returned to Bar Anticipation in Lake Como for a fundraiser to benefit the Manasquan High School Theater Department. The event featured an open bar, barbecue, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
InfoAge kicks off annual summer science camp
WALL TOWNSHIP — In the name of exploration and discovery, the InfoAge Science and History Museums kicked off its summer camp “Space Week” earlier this week, taking middle schoolers on a hands-on adventure through the cosmos. With the help of fellow administrator Jeffrey Brace, youth volunteer Bryan Corrales and InfoAge summer intern and Neptune High School senior Chloe Tasso, Marc Natanagara ran a tight spaceship, kicking off the five-day program with activities centered around orbital experimentation.
BOE approves new assistant principal contract
LAVALLETTE — Lavallette Elementary School now has an assistant principal, following the approval of a $97,000 contract for the new position announced at the Thursday, July 18 board of education meeting. Following an executive session discussion, the Lavallette Board of Education unanimously passed the resolution, which “approve(d) the contract for Michael Hajisafari as school (assistant) principal for the 2024-2025 school year.”
BTHS alumna receives Sharing Network Foundation scholarship
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Kimmy Kenny of Brick Township, who is a 2024 graduate of Brick Township High School, was one of seven high school students awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation. Earlier this month, they were presented the scholarships at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. Kenny will be attending Ocean County College (OCC) and told The Ocean Star that she plans to attend OCC for two years before transferring into a four year college.
High School Senior Honored For Volunteerism
HOWELL – Howell High School graduating senior Dakota Giordano has been recognized by the Howell Alliance for her four years of volunteer service to the community. As a youth leader with the Howell Alliance, she’s worked on behind-the-scenes projects and community-facing events to advance substance use prevention and mental well-being. She’s also played a part in several trainings and youth conferences to increase her own education and ability to help others in need of support.
Monmouth Women’s Track & Field Welcomes 2024 Recruiting Class
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Mike Nelson, the Head Coach/Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at Monmouth University, has announced the addition of 18 student-athletes who will be joining the women's program for the upcoming 2024-25 season. "We are very excited to announce our 2024 recruiting class,"...
Monmouth University Women’s Bowling Welcomes Four Skilled Student-Athletes for 2024-25 Season
Monmouth University Women's Bowling Head Coach Karen Grygiel has added four student-athletes to the program for the 2024-25 season, anticipating a strong impact both academically and on the lanes. Kailyn Bloch: Three perfect 300s, three 299s, high series of 813, 10 tournament titles, and softball accolades including being a conference...
Key takeaways from summer football Shore 7 on 7 Tournament: 'We want to see the kids compete'
MANALAPAN -- While the real football is still a few weeks away, the Shore's top skill players are heating up even as the fall season approaches. On Wednesday, the Shore Conference 7 on 7 Tournament marked the unofficial end to the summer workout season as teams put their passing games to the...
Middletown students named to dean's list at Fairleigh Dickinson University
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Those recognized from the Eastern Monmouth County area were:. • Joseph Gervase, of Middletown. • Trevor Reid, of Middletown. Devoted to the preparation of...
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