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How Shore’s Student-Artists Are Getting Noticed in a BIG Way

ANote from the Superintentent

As the current school year draws to a close, weʼve much to be thankful for and look forward to. The Board of Education, administration and staff are allgrateful for the opportunities weʼve had to work with the tal-ented young students of the Class of 2008 whoʼll be moving

forward into new endeavors. Likewise, weʼre all very appre-ciative of the communityʼs continued support of Shore Re-gional and all of the students who fill its classrooms.

2008-2009 already has the makings of another fineyear. Talented new teachers have been appointed, improve-ments and enhancements of the building are in progress andour staff has zealously embraced an ambitious plan forschool-wide curriculum revision.

The district remains focused on helping each of ourstudents achieve academic success and personal growth, atask that cannot be accomplished without the support and in-volvement of community members from all four municipali-ties. I extend the invitation to all community members,parents and grandparents to work with us to ensure a posi-tive educational environment for present and future studentsof Shore Regional High School. Together, the Shore Re-gional High School District community can succeed in creat-ing and maintaining an educational climate that placesstudent needs first in all of our minds.

As Shore Regional approaches its 50th anniversaryin 2012, I encourage you to become involved in the continu-ous task of improving academic offerings and school facili-ties that will shape the students of today and tomorrow.

Sincerely Yours,

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Shore Regional High SchoolMonmouth Park Highway 36West Long Branch, NJ 07764

(732) 222 - 9300 www.shoreregional.org

Staff Leonard G. Schnappauf, Superintendent/PrincipalDennis W. Kotch, Business AdministratorAndrew W. Ker, Director of Public Information

Author, Editor, Producer, The Shoreline

The Shore Regional High School DistrictBoard of Education

2008-2009Ronald OʼNeill, President (West Long Branch)Anthony F. Moro, Jr., VP (Monmouth Beach)

David Baker (Monmouth Beach)Joan Brearley (Sea Bright)

Diane Merla (West Long Branch) Russell T. Olivadotti (West Long Branch)

Frank J. Pingitore (Oceanport)Paul Rolleri (Oceanport)

Tadeusz “Ted” Szczurek (Oceanport)

The Shore Regional High School DistrictEducational Foundation

Board Members

Thomas DuffyJoseph LagrotteriaMary Lynn Mango

Valerie ManzoEdward Miller

Patricia PflegerPauline PoynerJames RonanDonna Ruane

Leonard Schnappauf

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Leonard G. SchnappaufSuperintendent and Principal

Spring 2008 --- Volume One --- Number Two

The Shoreline is published by the Shore RegionalHigh School Office of Public Information.

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A “state of the building” report from Business Administrator Dennis Kotch.

Another successful school year at Shore Regional is quickly com-ing to an end. The success of this school and the students that attendwould not be possible without the support that Shore Regional receivesfrom the communities that we serve. I would be remiss if I did not expressmy sincere gratitude to all of the Shore Regional community members whoput the students of Shore Regional first and supported the budget. Thesupport was heartfelt and very much appreciated and will allow Shore Re-gional to continue to offer quality programs both new and old.

We are hopeful that the support of this wonderful school will remainstrong and continue as we move forward. The time has come to addressthe failing, inefficient heating system at Shore Regional. The current sys-tem has seen its day and is now twenty years beyond its useful life. OnSeptember 30, 2008 we will once again be calling for support as we

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present an energy/efficiency referendum to address two areas of great need: the HVAC system and the light-ing system, both of which are original to the school.

To help accomplish these much needed projects, we will be applying for state aid, which will prospec-tively consist of a 40% contribution towards the debt service. The remaining 60% will be bonded over 20years. While we are still actively working on thefinal cost of this project, the impact to the taxpay-ers of the bond payments as well as the efficiencycost savings of both new systems should be mini-mal. Throughout the summer, Shore Regional willoffer informational presentations to provide furtherinsight into these issues. Your attendance is en-couraged and weʼll be happy to answer any ques-tions you may have.

With the continued support of the communi-ties that Shore Regional serves, Iʼm sure we canmake this great school even better.

(picture above: Mr. Kotch points to areas in need of renovation during a recent presentation at Shore Regional)

MISSION ACCOMPLISHEDSince the fall of 2007, Shore Regionalʼs Substance Awareness

Counselor Jennifer Pallante had planned on making 2008ʼs prom sea-son one to remember. Along with the dresses, limos and fun that stu-dents naturally anticipated, Pallante sought to impart something evenmore significant into each Shore studentʼs prom experience: reality.

Although every day brings her face to face with the challengesof helping individual students find balance in their teenage life, Pallanteknew that this May sheʼd be responsible for achieving similar resultswith the entire Junior and Senior classes. “Maybe it seemed a little tooambitious at first, but I wasnʼt about to let over 300 students gear up forprom without being awakened to the importance of responsible socialbehavior”, Pallantedeclared.

Ambition became reality when after eight months of planning Pal-lanteʼs “Mission Prom” began on Monday, May 5th. The weeklong pro-gram contained a series of events designed to enhance sounddecision-making, promote safety and reaffirm the school policy regardingstudent use of controlled substances.

The week commenced with a mandatory “Parent Meeting” in theschoolʼs auditorium. During the ninety-minute presentation, parents ofShore students were exposed to voices of caution that included student-leaders from Monmouth Universityʼs Sigma Pi fraternity, Molly Berkowitz aTrauma Injury Prevention Coordinator from Jersey Shore Medical Center,Captain Larry Mihlon and Officer Michael Paolantonio of the West LongBranch Police Department and attorney Mitchell Ansell who chairs theCriminal Defense Department of Ocean Township. Each of the speakersprovided insight into the physical, mental, emotional and legal ramificationsof substance abuse by students and their parents. DVD copies of thefilmed presentation were made available the next day for parents unable toattend.

In-school presentations on Tuesday the 6th and Wednesday the7th opened eyes and raised questions throughout an inquisitive student-body. Tuesdayʼs presentation saw Driver Education teachers David Portaand Nancy Williams along with Sergeant David Kramer (WLB) discuss newlaws regarding licenses, graduated drivers licenses and general drivingsafety. On Wednesday, RN Molly Berkowitz and Officer Michael Paolanto-nio utilized a multimedia presentation to graphically illustrate a discussionheld on the tragic consequences of drinking and driving.

During physical education classes on Thursday the 8th, the Juniorand Senior classes were brought to the parking lot behind the football fieldto witness firsthand the effect alcohol has on driving ability. Once assem-bled, Sergeant James Gomez and Patrolman Michael Paolantonio from theWest Long Branch Police Department, and Sergeants Steven Tagerty andSteven Cioffi from the Oceanport Police Department conducted a “Foggles”presentation that simulated impairment from alcohol consumption.

SHORE REGIONAL PROM ATTENDEES BECOME WELL-VERSED IN THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE

pictures: top left, parents assemble at the “Mission Prom” informational meeting on Monday May 5thcenter, SADDʼs 12-foot wide, tri-folding “Mission Prom” billboardbottom center, officers of the Oceanport and West Long Branch Police Departments use “Foggles” to test student hand-eye coordinationbottom right, an officer warily rides along with a “Foggle”-wearing student in the obstacle course on Thursday, May 8th

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHEDAfter donning a pair of special goggles that distort vision, students attempted to operate motorized golf-carts

through a parking lot filled with cones that represented objects of traffic and pedestrians. While some students zigged, zagged andblasted their way through the cones, others were given tests that included having to walk a straight line, catch a tennis ballbounced at them or touch the tip of a pen outstretched from an officerʼs hand.

Although it generated some laughs, the impact upon students was undeniable. Student expressions reflected the officersʼsobering message while others commented on how just thinking about what the cones represented made them unnerved. “I thinkthat particular day really hit home with our students,” said Pallante. “The ʻFogglesʼ experience delivered a fun but also intenselyserious message that students felt like they were a part of,” she added.

Inclement weather prevented Fridayʼs “Rude Awakening Presentation”, which would have included a simulated post-prom automobile accident on Feeney Field, from getting off the ground. A presen-tation by Sergeant Mihlon of the West Long Branch Police Department and a screening of the documentary “Samʼs Story” (about a teenage, Colorado State University studentʼs tragic death from alcohol poisoning) successfullyfilled the slot scheduled for “Rude Awakening”.

By the end of the week, students were undoubtedly both more reti-cent and conscious of the importance of making responsible decisions. “Ithink our student body was very receptive to the messages each of ourpresenters forced them to think about,” commented Vice Principal MichaelHaney. “After five days of exposure to the grim reality of poor decisionmaking, I hope the themes of Mission Prom stay fresh in all of our studentʼsminds,” Haney added.

Although the informational events for “Mission Prom” ended onMay 9th, Pallante hopes the lessons of the week will stick with studentsthroughout their lives. “The timing of this week was key to helping studentsmake the right decisions now and in the future,” she said. Saturday May10th saw the Junior Prom come and go without incident and Pallante hasno doubt that “Mission Prom” will help ensure that every prom at Shore Re-gional is safe, fun and full of enlightened, responsible students.

SHORE REGIONAL PROM ATTENDEES BECOME WELL-VERSED IN THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE

pictures: top left, parents assemble at the “Mission Prom” informational meeting on Monday May 5thcenter, SADDʼs 12-foot wide, tri-folding “Mission Prom” billboardbottom center, officers of the Oceanport and West Long Branch Police Departments use “Foggles” to test student hand-eye coordinationbottom right, an officer warily rides along with a “Foggle”-wearing student in the obstacle course on Thursday, May 8th

AA DDiiffffeerreenntt SShhaaddee ooff EEdduuccaattiioonnNext fall, Shore Regional junior Maxwell Izenberg

wonʼt be a very “Blue” Devil. Instead, the exceptionally tal-ented and well-spoken Izenberg will be trading in his highschoolʼs trademark color for that of Tulane Universityʼs greenas an incoming freshman.

Departing early from Shoreʼs IB programme for Tu-lane, Izenberg will take up the study of Public Health Policyand Economics furthering his already impressive résumé of student accomplishments.

Originally hailing from Millburn, NJ, Izen-berg entered Shore Re-gional wondering, like so many other young stu-dents, what the school had to offer him individu-ally. At Shore, Izenberg found a school that fos-tered meaningful, aca-demically supportive student-teacher relation-ships and a staff that con- sistently encouraged him to creatively experiment.

“When I reflect on my years at Shore, I instantly think of howMs. Svolos, Mrs. Bahrs or Mrs. Lavin gave me room for cre-ativity and allowed me to think for and express myself in somany different ways,” says Izenberg.

Even before establishing himself as Salutatorian ofthe junior class, Izenberg caught the attention of Shore fac-ulty. “Max is a mature and conscientious student who hasbeen blessed with both the natural ability and motivation towork hard,” teacher of Chemistry Lynda Aue comments. “Hetakes the lead, with considerable charm and I can alwayscount on him to set a very high standard in the classroom,”Aue adds.

Izenbergʼs trademark perspicacity in the Shore Re-gional classroom helped him zoom through Shoreʼs Honorsprogram. After a year of continuous challenge in the Interna-tional Baccalaureate program, Izenberg felt prepared enough

to enter the undergraduate scene. “Iʼve fulfilled all my require-ments and I know Iʼm ready for the next level of challengesthat college has in store for me,” Izenberg asserts.

Challenge has not been something heʼs shied awayfrom during his experience at Shore Regional. Upon spottinga sign that advertised studying abroad in Costa Rica in theclassroom of Spanish teacher Susan Sher, Izenberg dove

headfirst into becoming the first student in Sherʼs career tobecome accepted into the program. “Max always expressedan interest in other cultures,” explains Sher. She adds, “hisstrong base in Spanish and natural likability made him theideal candidate. Heʼs naturally independent and I had complete confidence in him being able to live with a family ina foreign country for over a month on his own.”

Izenberg will be on his own again when he arrives onTulaneʼs New Orleans campus in August. Although heʼll bewithout his high school friends, he will have with him the skillsand knowledge gained at Shore Regional. “Whether it was afreshman World Cultures Class or an IB Art Class with Mrs.Lavin, Shoreʼs encouragement of my independence and self-discovery has led me to where I am now,” Izenberg affirms.

Izenbergʼs presence will be sorely missed in the hallsof Shore Regional next year. His bittersweet departure hasprovided students and faculty alike the opportunity to marvelat a true student-leader.

AAHHEEAADD ooff tthhee CCLLAASSSSMax Izenberg isnʼt the only recent student to use his Shore education to propel himself

into college. Just last year, Robert Appleton, who attended Shore Regional until his junior yearin the spring of 2007, decided to forgo his senior year in favor of studying computer-science atClarkson University.

Having just completed his freshman year at Clarkson, Appleton was quick to commentthat he “definitely learned to write better” at Shore, a skill he said was in frequent use at the col-lege-level. “Having classes like Physics with Ms. McGowan gave me the technical backgroundI needed to make my first semester at Clarkson a successful”, Appleton recalled.

An aspiring Network Security Administrator, Appleton has already been recruited fromClarkson by the United States government to work on the new network that will link up theWhite House, Navy and Marines on the same interface. “The foundation of the studying habitsand work ethic I apply at Clarkson were gained in high school, and for that Iʼm really thankful

for the three years I spent at Shore”, said Appleton.With the unlimited success and bright future that seems to await former Shore students like Appleton, his big leap is

sure to inspire others.pictures: top left, Maxwell Izenberg on the grounds of Tulaneʼs main campus building.

top right, Max and Spanish teacher Susan Sher work together on vocabulario.bottom left, Robert Appleton and the Clarkson University logo.

If the measure of a talented artist comes from how long their work resonates after theyʼre gone, than Shore Re-gional senior Megan Sullivan paints upon the canvas of success. Selected by a panel of students and staff at Shore Re-gional for her outstanding artistic ability, Sullivan was “hired” to paint an enduring mural that would incorporate distinctelements of the Jersey shore and Shore Regional on a wall of the front cafeteria.

“I didnʼt really feel a lot of pressure because everyone seemed to be so enthusiastic about the sketch I put to-gether for it,” said Sullivan. Her original sketch, a pencil drawing that took about two days to complete, captured decadesworth of iconic images that shaped the free-spirited and fun-loving coastal communities surrounding Shore Regional.

Aided by her friends Alison Beckett and Leanne Sullivan (no relation), Megan Sullivanʼs intensely colorful andimaginative fifty-foot mural has become the talk of the school. Begun in January, itʼs just nearing completion and will beoffered as a gift from the class of 2008.

Sullivanʼs innate ability to artistically render her view of the world began when she was just two years old, sketch-ing in a small notepad in crayon. By the age of five, sheʼd already been enrolled in art classes and by twelve had foundher niche in a Studio-Art and Design class. “Throughout my childhood I really had solid time to practice both in classesand outside of school,” Sullivan remarks.

Concerning her unique ability to produce incredibly avant-garde yet symbolically identifiable pop-artwork, Sullivanjokes, “Maybe it was the fact that I drank a lot of Vics cough syrup when I was a kid, or maybe it was all those hours in thestudio, Iʼm not sure!”

The as yet untitled mural clearly has Sullivanʼs imprint on it. Amongst the tapestry of recognizable symbols likeTilly (from the old Asbury Park mainstay Palace Amusements) and Bruce Springsteen, exists a window into some of Sulli-vanʼs favorite things. Look closely and youʼll see the Little Monmouth Beach Club and images of her favorite band, TheGrateful Dead. All of the elements together serve to make a viewing experience that is sure to fill students in every lunchperiod with enough artistic food for thought for years to come.

Set to study illustration at The Rhode Island School of Design in the fall, Sullivan is eagerly anticipating herchance to be a fulltime art student. “Art is what I love to do and I canʼt see myself doing anything else,” she proclaims.With aspirations to study in France and eventually become an illustrator for publications like Rolling Stone, Sullivanʼspalette of future success has an infinite array of colorful possibilities.

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AANN OOCCEEAANN OF TALENT“Itʼs amazing what these students can do, theyʼre so young yet so professional,” exclaims Mari Lavin, Shoreʼs teacher of IB Art. Lately, it seems that there are a lotof critics that would agree with Lavinʼs sentiments. Whether itʼs on display at the Teen Arts Festival, performing in dramatic productions or at dance competitions,

these dynamic and passionate student-artists are doing amazing things. Hereʼs just a sampling of some of these remarkable students.

Kristen DeCotisSince her days as a toddler watching her mother,

an Art Teacher at the Oceanport middle school, KristinDeCotis has had an eye for design. A freshman atShore, Kristin was pleas-antly surprised to learnher untitled clay plate hadbeen selected by theMonmouth County ArtsCouncil as an official se-lection for the Teen ArtsFestival. Inspired by thedesigns of professionalartist David Stabley,Kristin concoted a piece inMrs. Bertolamiʼs class thatshe felt “told a story through something simple andbeautiful.” Using the motif of an Hawaiian flower (her fa-vorite thing to sketch in pencil), Kristin has given theMiddletown Arts Center a plate to really serve up artisticinterest in.

Florinda Noonan“Sheʼs the triple threat when it comes to musical

performance: she can sing, play the flute and twirl for thecolor guard”, remarks Music Teacher Kevin Pryor about

the captain of the Shore colorguard. “Flo” as sheʼs called by

teachers and friends hascaught the attention of the

Monmouth County Arts Councilfor her incredible sense of

vocal pitch and her phenome-nal use of volume variation.She earned her selection in

the Teen Arts Festival for vocalperformance by giving a stun-

ning rendition of the Disney hit“Part of Your World” from the film The Little Mermaid. “Itwas good for my range and I really felt like it helped meshowcase my talents as a soloist,” says Flo. As the only

student from Shore to be selected for vocal talent, allthereʼs left to say is, “Way to go Flo”!

Hannah MolitorisHannah Molitoris knew she was ready for a break-

through in the 2008 Shore Players production of Beauty andthe Beast. Her biggest role todate, the Shore Regional seniorstole the show with her French ac-cented singing voice and whirlingdance moves, scoring the onlynomination for a Shore Player fromthe Paper Mill Playhouse RisingStar Awards. “All my friends kepttelling me that they saw these mo-ments of brilliance in my actingthat I guess I didnʼt necessarilysee in myself. In playing Babette, Ifigured that as a senior, I just hadto go for it and see if I could findwhat they were all talking about.”Hannahʼs wonderfully entertaining performance showed in-credible “heart and soul” and left her “shocked, stunned andexcited.” With a refreshing humility for a “star” actress, wehope Hannah had a great night on June 3rd, the night of theawards ceremony.

Cori MurrayIn her junior year, Cori produced an incredibly beautiful

geometric piece of art using stained glass. It was her firsttime using the mediumand to her surprise, the

judges from the Mon-mouth County Arts Coun-cil recognized it as one of

the best. Made in Mrs.Bertolamiʼs class, Coriʼs

untitled piece was dis-played from May 15th untilMay 27th as an official se-

lection of the Teen ArtsFestival at the MiddletownArts Center. When asked

how she felt about being an official selection, Cori,whose mother is an Art Teacher said: “Well at first I

couldnʼt believe it turned out so well, but then I was like,ʻwow, this looks really coolʼ and was very proud of it.”

And proud she should be: congratulations Cori!

Givanna RobbinsAlthough she started out mimicking comedic roles from sit-

coms at the age of five, Givanna Robbins success as an ac-tress has taken on a very

serious tone of late. From April5th-26th Robbins, a sophomoreat Shore, performed in the lead

role at The Eatontown Play-houseʼs production of the

drama Anne Frank and Me.On stage, Robbins expertly

captured the awakening of amodern day Holcoaust denier

to the dark reality of one of thetwentieth centuryʼs darkest

chapters. “When Iʼm on stage,Iʼm not me, Iʼm my character,”Robbins explains. “I wanted to

bring a strong and powerful performance to this character tomake the audience understand the significance of the topic,”she adds. Robbinsʼ skillful blend of urgency and subtlenessthroughout her performance has audiences enthralled from

the moment the curtain parts. Break a leg, Givanna!!

Victoria ChirumboloLooking through the lens of her camera, Vici

Chirumbolo never expected the “picture” she took to bea prize-winning photograph. However, this past April, Vici

was totally surprised to learn that her untitled photo hadearned her a covetedspot as a selection of

the MonmouthCounty Arts Councilin the May Teen ArtsFestival. “Photogra-phy was a medium

that was new to meand I hadnʼt explored

yet, so I was reallysurprised to be chosen for something that really was myfirst effort,” states Vici. Having always expressed an in-terest in nature and design, this student of Art Teacher

Mari Lavin carries with her a new sense of accomplish-ment and enthusiasm knowing that her work has been

recognized as among the best in Monmouth County.

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“Itʼs amazing what these students can do, theyʼre so young yet so professional,” exclaims Mari Lavin, Shoreʼs teacher of IB Art. Lately, it seems that there are a lotof critics that would agree with Lavinʼs sentiments. Whether itʼs on display at the Teen Arts Festival, performing in dramatic productions or at dance competitions,

these dynamic and passionate student-artists are doing amazing things. Hereʼs just a sampling of some of these remarkable students.

Rachel ChavezUsing glass, acrylic paint and newspaper, Rachel

Chavez created “Cho”, a take on designer-artist DavidChoeʼs conceptual artwork. In the spring of 2007 Rachelbegan creating apiece that “hadthe look of graffitithat exuded style.”Often foundsketching in anotebook, Rachelsays, “Art alwayshelps me relaxand better appre-ciate the worldaround me”. Al-though she had no expectations for “Cho” Rachel was“really glad people liked it” when she presented it. Evi-dently “people” more than liked it: her piece was chosenby the Monmouth County Arts Council as an official se-lection for the Teen Arts Festival. Great work, Rachel!

Givanna RobbinsAlthough she started out mimicking comedic roles from sit-

coms at the age of five, Givanna Robbins success as an ac-tress has taken on a very

serious tone of late. From April5th-26th Robbins, a sophomoreat Shore, performed in the lead

role at The Eatontown Play-houseʼs production of the

drama Anne Frank and Me.On stage, Robbins expertly

captured the awakening of amodern day Holcoaust denier

to the dark reality of one of thetwentieth centuryʼs darkest

chapters. “When Iʼm on stage,Iʼm not me, Iʼm my character,”Robbins explains. “I wanted to

bring a strong and powerful performance to this character tomake the audience understand the significance of the topic,”she adds. Robbinsʼ skillful blend of urgency and subtlenessthroughout her performance has audiences enthralled from

the moment the curtain parts. Break a leg, Givanna!!

Victoria BentleySophomore Tori Bentley puts her talent to use in waysthat go beyond winning awards. As a member of herdance team from the Shrewsbury dance studio “A Stepin the Right Direction”, Toriʼs group continues to perfectitʼs routine for performances in a series of competitionsorganized by Dance for aCure, which raises funds forcancer research. This pastspring, Tori and her groupperformed a choreographeddance to the song “LittleWonders” from DisneyʼsMeet the Robinsons earningthem a High Gold Award.Says Tori, “I love knowingthat something Iʼm doing ar-tistically has the potetntial tohelp someone in need.” Toriand her group are scheduled to perform in August at theHershey competition: good luck Tori!

Victoria ChirumboloLooking through the lens of her camera, Vici

Chirumbolo never expected the “picture” she took to bea prize-winning photograph. However, this past April, Vici

was totally surprised to learn that her untitled photo hadearned her a covetedspot as a selection of

the MonmouthCounty Arts Councilin the May Teen ArtsFestival. “Photogra-phy was a medium

that was new to meand I hadnʼt explored

yet, so I was reallysurprised to be chosen for something that really was myfirst effort,” states Vici. Having always expressed an in-terest in nature and design, this student of Art Teacher

Mari Lavin carries with her a new sense of accomplish-ment and enthusiasm knowing that her work has been

recognized as among the best in Monmouth County.

From the Halls of Montezuma... ...to the SHORE of WLB

The armed forces of The United States bravely continue the fight in a “war on terror”. As violence in the Mid-dle East continues to destabilize the free world, common citizens and politicians alike voice a fear of radical Islamicextremism.

Seem like a description of the current times? Actually, it characterizes the perils America faced in the year1805 as much as it describes the threats the nation currently countenances in 2008.

During the third marking period, students in United States History I learn about the political, social and mili-tary struggle that existed between the United States and a group of na-tions located along the North African coast known as the Barbary States. These “pirate kingdoms” terrorized American shipping from 1786 well into the early years of the nineteenth century.

Presidents Washington and Adams favored monetary “tribute treaties” to prevent violence with these radical, Islamic, extremists. But when President Jefferson ended the paying of tribute in 1801, a whole new wave of violence broke out against American ships and their crews resulting in The Tripolitan Wars of 1802-1805.

A slew of famous stories came out of this conflict, not the least of which is the birth of the United States Marine Corps (“From the Halls of Montezuma, To The Shores of Tripoli”). The details of this event in Ameri-can armed forces history are many,

and each and every marine must be well versed in them. So, how would your average Shore Regional history

students fare in a battle of wits with your average UnitedStates Marine Staff Sergeant? Well, as was seen recently inMr. Kerʼs College Prep United States History I class, prettydarn well!

Over the past five years, Shore Regional has prideditself on implementing a revitalized Social Studies curricu-lum that provides a deep understanding of the social, politi-cal and economic movements in the nationʼs history. It wasa strong grasp of such concepts that led several young stu-dents to successfully match Staff Sergeant David B. McClendon question for question in a trivia challenge concerning one of Americaʼs earliest foreign policy crises.

Over the course of ten questions, the students didnʼt miss a single one. Student volunteers were on top of answering any query thrown at them, whether it was describing President Jeffersonʼs stance on presidential wartime powers or explaining the meaning of Ambassador to Tripoli William Eatonʼs famous quote: “there is no access to the permanent friendship of these states, without paving the way with gold or cannon balls!”

After the trivia contest, students were given an opportu-nity to engage in a general “Q&A” with Staff Sergeant McClen-don about any issue they had regarding the Marine Corpʼs his-tory or the Corpʼs role in the current War on Terror.

Although he tied the students (neither he nor they got any wrong), Staff Sergeant McClendon appreciated the op-

portunity to get a glimpse of what goes on in todayʼs history classroom. “Itʼs really awesome to see so many stu-dents with a rich understanding and appreciation of our nationʼs history,” McClendon commented. Shoreʼs SocialStudies teachers couldnʼt agree more! Hoo-rah!

above: A map of the “Barbary States” (Image © TIME Magazine)

above: Staff Sergeant McClendon stands front and center during the trivia challenge.

above: sophʼs Glenda Pietri and Jake Canterbury flank Staff Sgt. McClendon

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The SKY is the LIMITJeffrey Labush

Shore Regional Teacher of the Year

Mr. Labush has several titles associated with him atShore Regional: Swim Team Coach, Freshman Boys SoccerCoach, Advisor of the Objectivist Club. Amidst all of these re-sponsibilities, none stands as important to Mr. Labush thanthat of English Teacher.

In his fourth year at Shore Regional, Mr. Labush hasestablished himself as one of the preeminent faculty mem-bers not only in his department but also amongst the entirefaculty at Shore Regional. His ability to increase student in-

terest in reading and writing has beenmarveled at by his colleagues.

“All I hope my students get out of my classroom and my teach-ing is an ability to form their own opinions based on asking questions and constantly searching for truth”, says Labush. The works of literature he selects for his junior and senior level English courses attest to this mission: Orwellʼs 1984, Randʼs The Fountainhead, and Gouldingʼs Lord of the Flies.

An avid reader whose favorite works include Shakespeareʼs Oth-ello and Beckettʼs Waiting For

Godot, Labush constantly stresses the importance of read-ing in order to expand the abilities of the mind. “Sometimesthe best teaching strategy is to read together as a class andlive the words inside the book,” Labush theorizes.

Always enthusiastic in his delivery, Mr. Labushhumbly accepted his award as “Teacher of the Year” andstates, “an award like this should be shared by all the teach-ers here at Shore who cultivate positive learning relation-ships with their students and reinforce the importance of awork ethic.”

Congratulations, to both Mr. Labush and Mr. Schus-ter, on another year well taught.

Chris SchusterGovernorʼs Teacher Recognition Award

Prior to his hiring in 2006, this yearʼs recipient of theGovernorʼs Teacher Recognition Award brought immensesuccess to a South Korean high school both as a teacherand administrator. In only his second year at Shore Regional,the dynamic and talented Chris Schuster has made atremendous impact by bolstering the global perspective ofstudents and furthering their own passion for studying Eng-lish.

“Learning is not about looking in the back of the bookfor the answers,” Schuster pro-claims. “Itʼs about applying yourselfto truly understand what it is youʼvebeen confronted with and thenthinking for yourself to arrive at anopinion of substance.”

Students have embracedSchusterʼs way of thinkinig in a bigway. Just check out his onlineProBoards messageboard forstarters and watch as students vol-untarily assemble to post com-ments and thoughts on works ofliterature currently being dissectedin class.

Mr. Schusterʼs personal in-terests span a broad spectrum of history. He teaches Platoand Socratesʼ philosophical dissertations as fervently as hedoes the American Transcendentalists of the nineteenth cen-tury. Such wide-ranging interests have helped expose stu-dents to various viewpoints that span both time and theglobe.

Serving as co-advisor of Student Council has onlyfurthered Mr. Schusterʼs satisfaction in being named to theGovernorʼs list for Teacher Recognition. “I get the most grati-fication from teaching in being able to see students improveover the course of the year. Their day by day evolution asstudents and as good people inspires me.”

pictures: (top center, Mr. Schuster and Mr. Labush pose in front of the marquee)(left, Mr. Schuster works on an essay with Melissa Ferraro)(right, Mr. Labush discusses The Fountainhead with Anna Pierce)

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To satisfy its mission of supporting the development ofthe global citizen, the International Baccalaureate DiplomaProgramme requires that students enroll in a comprehensiveliberal arts curriculum that includes classes in science, mathe-matics, English, Spanish, art, and history. All classes haveequal value in this program: a studentʼs art portfolio is on parwith his science research project.

Taught by specially trained instructors in small classes,the students in the IB Diploma Programme at Shore RegionalHigh School spend their schooldays immersed in classes thatstress the importance of personal responsibility, integrity, andcommitment.

Since these students must also complete 150 hours of creative, active, and service-oriented activities, they be-come more aware of their roles within the larger society. As more high schools in the United States achieve IB World School status, colleges and universities have become even more interested in admitting those who have completed the IB curriculum. With its broad focus and emphasis on the studentʼs role in the educational process, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme strongly prepares the whole student for college-level studies.

The most unique aspect of the programme stem from the overall impact the IB classescan have on a student. Those who pursue the IB Diploma demonstrate tolerant attitudes, thoroughacademic preparation, and emanate an international-mindedness essential to our evolving global so-ciety.

Questions regarding involvement in Shore RegionalʼsIB programme are always welcome. Feel free to contact Pro-gramme Coordinator Linda Ensor (lensor@shoreregional.org)or Director of Curriculum Robert McGarry (rmcgarry@shorere-gional.org) to schedule a visit to Shore or just to simply shareyour thoughts about the programme.

updateby Linda Ensor, International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator

(pictures: top right, IB Art Instructor Mari Lavin guiding the brushstrokes of a junior IB candidateabove, IB Biology Instructor Rich Santangelo during a work-intensive lab period.right, an IB student enjoying D-Wingʼs new Art & Design Studio)

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Volunteer Spirit This spring, Shore Regional Interact Service

Clubʼs devotion to service was evident locally and glob-ally. Beginning in March, Interact member ChelseaFodero initiated a drive to work with Operation Dream-seed, an organization dedicated to distributing schoolsupplies and other items, free of charge, directly toAfghani children through the help of the U.S Army.

Throughout the months of March and April,Chelsea and Interact held a collection for school sup-plies to assist OperationDreamseed in their ef-fort to aid the minds of ayoung generation on theother side of the world.

Created by aSoldier deployed toKandahar, Afghanistanin 2004-2005, in itʼs firstthree months of exis-tence, OperationDreamseed providedschool supplies to over7,500 children in acountry where previ-ously there was no op-portunity for publiceducation.

Realizing thateducation is along-term solutionto the problems of ageneration of chil-dren who long forpeace, prosperity, se-curity, and freedom,Chelsea made numerousposters, flyers and morn-ing announcements toraise awareness of her cause over the course of thedrive.

By the time the drive had ended, Chelsea andInteractʼs efforts had resulted in over twenty giant“trash-bags” filled with school-age childrenʼs clothes,and countless pens, pencils, notebooks, erasers andother various school supplies.For more information on Operation Dreamseed,checkout http://www.operationdreamseed.org.

A bit closer tohome, asoggy startto this yearʼsNew Jersey Marathon(May 4th) didnʼt dampen thespirits of thirty-plus Interact volun-teers who were determined to make the In-teract water-station at the Elberon Train Station #1again!

By 6:30 AM, coffee-sipping, bagel-eating Inter-actors were busily carrying tables to the station

area, filling thousands of cups with water and Gatorade, and warming up their voices

to help cheer-on the over nine-thousand competitors in this yearʼs marathon.

By 8am the first wave started to show up at the

Interact waterstation and like old-pros, the Shore Inter-

act club went right to it. Some members ran alongside

marathoners that missed their first attempt to grasp a cup of

Gatorade while others hurried back and forth from table to side-

line furiously dishing out as much liquid refreshment as they could.

By 1pm, the last of the marathoners were coming by and an ex-hausted Interact Service Club started to pack up, but not before giving the last runners huge cheers to spur them on to the finish-line.

For more information on Interact, send an email toINTERACT@shoreregional.org

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pictures: (top right, Interact Volunteers pose for a group photo at the NJ Marathon)(middle right, four volunteers heft a giant supply of homeade gatorade)(bottom right, volunteer Kerry Sullivan hands off to a marathoner)(top left, volunteers Victoria Vales, Chelsea Fodero, Brittany OʼHare and Donovan

Smolneyak pose stand in front of donations received for Operation Dreamseed)(bottom left, Dreamseed drive-coordinator Chelsea Fodero)

A L U M N ISPOTLIGHT

“I love this place, itʼs like my other home and myother family are here.” So says Art Teacher Tracey Calta-bilota, a 1999 Shore Regional graduate, about her experi-ence as an employee at her alma mater. Caltabilota isnʼt

alone in her sentiments, sharing the experience of Shore student turned Shore teacher with seven other faculty members.

Over the past three decades, a trend has developed thatʼs seen former student leaders return to Shore Regionalʼs hallways as dedi-

cated educators.Now standing in thefront of the class-room, they providetodayʼs students withthe same quality ed-ucation and enjoy-able activities thatthey experienced.“Thereʼs definitely anemotional invest-ment in being bothpart of the community and teaching your neighborʼs chil-dren,” says Melissa Bahrs (ʼ69).

Italian teacher Cathy Di Fede (ʼ92) echoes Bahrsʼthoughts. “Having gone to Shore and now taught here, Ifeel I know where the students are coming from,” explainsDi Fede. English teacher Andrew Cammarano (ʼ96) con-curs, stating that having been a student gives him the abil-ity to “put a finger on the pulse of the school and relate tostudents about the same traditions and culture”. Reflects“Camm”, “I believe in this place; and thatʼs why Iʼm hereand why I stay here.”

“A lot of students always ask me, ʻwhat was it likewhenʼ, and I really enjoy being able to tell them how it was”,shares Diane Schmid (ʼ69). Schmidʼs been teaching Mathe-matics in C-Hall next door to Social Studies teacherMichael Whitacre (ʼ89) for some time now. Both share aview of the benefits of having walked as students in thesame halls that their current pupils do. “Youʼve got this in-nate awareness of whatʼs going on around you in theschool and the community that translates into a genuine in-

terest in seeing the students succeed”, proclaims Whitacre.A trip down to the gymnasium finds two Shore

grads of great notoriety making a positive impact on theeveryday lives of students. Physical education teachersFred Kampf (ʼ65) and Nancy Williams (ʼ66) both continue towork at a place that started them on the path to tremen-dous athletic success.

For Kampf, his days on the Shore Regional base-ball team propelled him into the spotlight of professionalbaseball. With playing experience that includes the dia-monds of the University of Miami, the Cleveland Indiansand the Oakland Athletics, Kampf knew that when his play

ing days were nearing an end, the only place for him to bring his knowledge of sportsmanship and com-petitive rigor was Shore Regional. “Teaching and coaching at Shore helped me use the knowledge of the game to make a differ-ence in a lot of kids lives”, explains Kampf.

Likewise, Williams has seen immense success over the years as Shoreʼs dynamic head coach of sports like Field Hockey

and Softball. “After col-lege, I really wanted tocome back to a placewhere I had a great ex-perience and absolutelyloved playing”, declaresWilliams.

On this particu-lar spring day, Williamsis flanked by former starfield hockey player andacademic standout, Julie Vaccarelli (ʼ05). Having just com-pleted her junior year studying Education at Rider Univer-sity, Vaccarelli has already started to substitute teach atShore Regional. “I canʼt imagine a better place to start acareer than Shore”, exclaims Vaccarelli.

Walking about the halls of Shore Regional, itseems thereʼve been quite a few individuals whoʼve felt thesame way over the years.

For over three decades, Shore students turnedShore teachers have kept it “All in the Family”.

pictures: (top left, Mr. Cammarao shares a laugh with his junior English class)(center [left to right], Melissa Bahrs, Cathy Di Fede, Mike Whitacre, Fred Kampf, Andy Cammarano(bottom right, Julie Vaccarelli and Coach Williams reminisce about games gone by.)

This issueʼs “Last Word” focuses on a recent effort to help a family of Shore alumni cope with the aftermath of a tragic accident.

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If youʼd like to send a donation or gift certificate, send them to: The Barbara Fuller Fund

PO Box 541Oceanport, NJ 07757

1 "Community rallies to aid one of its own," The Hub 07 February 2008. <http://hub.gmnews.com/news/2008/0207/front_page/022.html>

This past spring, Shore Regional Interact hosted its annual “Student vs. Faculty” Charity Basketball Game. Ofparticular significance to this yearʼs game was the cause, The Fuller Family of Oceanport.

In February of 2007 a tragic accident that befell Mrs. Barbara Fuller left her a quadriplegic. Before her accident,Mrs. Fuller was the head of the "puppy club," raising seeing-eye dogs for the N.J. Seeing Eye Dog Foundation and train-ing others to do the same.

After her fall, Mrs. Fuller spent over six weeks in the trauma center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center onlife support. She had several operations before being transferred to the Kessler Institute for rehabilitation, where shestayed for three months. However, she was not able to stay at Kessler as long as she should have due to insurance regu-lations. Similarly, insurance issues have prevented her from receiving the home nursing and physical therapy that she re-quires1.

In February of 2008, knowing that Mrs. Fuller and her two sons were both graduates of Shore Regional, Interactchose this family of Blue Devils as the cause for the proceeds of the annual game to go toward. A month later, on Tues-day, March 18th, faculty, staff, students and members of the community came together to raise funds by giving both onand off the court.

The crowd that gathered to watch some friendly competition gladly donated throughout the evening for chancesto win gift certificates to local eateries. Donations from establishments such as McClooneʼs Pier House, The TurningPoint, The Windmill, Houlihans and Bellaʼs Pizzeria served to make the evening even more successful.

During the game, Mrs. Fullerʼs sons and several of her closest friends took in the action from the bleachers be-hind the faculty bench. Sitting there, they were able to witness a scene of rooting and cheering that symbolized the ShoreRegional communityʼs desire to show how much it cared about itʼs own. By the end of the evening, the faculty victory overa valiant student effort was secondary to the aid raised, every penny of which was solemnly donated to the Fuller family.

Interact, Shore Regional and all those involved in making the game a success continue to extend their mostheartfelt wishes to Mrs. Fuller, her husband Dave and her children for a future filled with hope and goodwill.

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