Monmouth Park Highway 36

West Long Branch, NJ 07764

(732) 222 - 9300 (phone)

(732) 222 - 8849 (fax)

www.shoreregional.org

Monmouth Beach - Oceanport

Sea Bright - West Long Branch

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The Community Newsletter of Shore Regional High School - Winter/Spring 2013

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In addition to collectivelybreaking the hearts of millions nationwide, the tragedy that unfolded on December 14, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut has impelled schools to respondswiftly and effectively to ensure their studentsʼ safety and well-being. Over the past three

months, my administrative team and I have been (andcontinue to be) in frequent contact with local law en-forcement to strengthen security on school grounds andin each school building. Please know that the safety andwelfare of all of our students is of top priority and weshall do everything in our power to maintain safe learn-ing environments.

From the moment I first entered Shore RegionalHigh School, I have not stopped marveling at the excep-tional caliber of students, faculty and staff present. Mytime as Interim-Superintendent has provided me with adeep appreciation for the school and filled me with ad-miration and respect for the communities of the sendingdistricts. Not only was I provided with a warm welcometwo years ago, but the high levels of support, care andconcern for the school have made my time at Shoretruly wonderful.

With my time as Interim-Superintendent comingto a close on April 12, I would like to extend the verybest of luck to Mr. Thomas Farrell as he assumes thefull time position of Shared Service Superintendent ofShore Regional and West Long Branch school districts. I will always harbor great enthusiasm for Shoreʼs stu-dents and look eagerly to the Class of 2013ʼs com-mencement in June.

Sincerely,

Prudent Decision-Making During Changing TimesTh e S horeline

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

(732) 222 - 9300 www.shoreregional.org

Staff

Renae LaPrete, Interim-SuperintendentShore Regional / West Long BranchInterim-Superintendent of Schools

Dennis W. Kotch, Business Administrator

Andrew W. Ker, Director of Public InformationAuthor, Editor, Producer, The Shoreline

The Shore Regional High School DistrictBoard of Education

2012-2013

Ronald OʼNeill, President (West Long Branch)Paul Rolleri, Vice-President (Oceanport)

David Baker (Monmouth Beach)Beth Garrigal (West Long Branch)Diane Merla (West Long Branch)

MaryLynn Mango (West Long Branch)Susana Markson (Sea Bright)Frank J. Pingitore (Oceanport)

Tadeusz “Ted” Szczurek (Oceanport)

The Shore Regional High School DistrictEducational Foundation

Board Members

Thomas DuffyElizabeth ElmoreMaryLynn MangoPatricia PflegerPauline PoynerDonna Ruane

Renae LaPrete Interim-Superintendent

The Shoreline is published by the Shore Regional High SchoolOffice of Public Information and is funded by

donations from the Shore Regional Educational Foundationand business advertisements.

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Volume VI No. I

A Note from the Interim -Superintendent

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Koontz Named 2013 Teacher of the Year

The Board of Education and Administration congratulate Mrs. Victoria(Thomasey) Koontz on being selected as Shore Regional High School's 2012-13Teacher of the Year. After gaining her undergraduate education at Loyola University(ʻ05), Koontz began her professional career working in public relations. Having alwaysremained passionate about education, she attained a Masters of Arts in Teaching fromMonmouth University (ʻ09) and began her career as an English teacher at Shore Re-gional that fall.

Reflecting on her profession, Koontz remarks, “My overriding motivation is tohelp students see the potential that they have and the value of hard work. It's very im-portant to me to help students see the impact that their actions, words, and decisionshave on themselves and those around them.” In honor of her achievement, Koontz willbe recognized at the Governor's Teacher Recognition Luncheon on May 17, 2013 atthe Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury.

Launched in the 2011-2012 school year, Shore Regional High School Districtʼs “Student of theMonth Program” celebrates individual achievement by

creating a culture of learning that values academic success while simultaneously raising awareness of stu-

dent contributions to the Shore community at large.

Please visit www.shoreregional.org/SOTM for moreinformation about the program including criteria and

in-depth biographies of student recipients.

Jessica Kwok (ʻ14)Mrs. Koontzʼs positivity and

compassion for her stu-dents made me immedi-ately comfortable as a

freshman and she inspiresme to get and stay involved

in Shore Regional!

How have your teachers impacted your development as a student?

Mark Massaro (ʻ13)Mrs. Cook, Mr. Wishart, andMs. McGowan have madetheir classrooms enjoyableto learn within and interest-ing. They each have helped

me succeed during myyears at Shore.

Madalyn Cannon (ʻ14)Mrs. Ross always pushedme to do my best and Mr.

Lawrence helps me believeit's possible make dance a

part of my life long afterhigh school.

Nicholas Salles (ʻ13)Quite frankly, ALL of my

teachers had positive influ-ences on me. Every lesson,regardless of its brevity, hasshaped the way I think one

way or the other.

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A “state of the building” report from

successfully reach out to many leaders at both the State and County level for assistance. Addition-ally, my shared role enabled the seamless usage of Shore Regional resources such as transporta-tion, facilities and food service for Monmouth Beach. Although the primary importance of my role as ashared service during this critical period has been to facilitate student learning, the financial benefit tothe districts cannot be overlooked as sharing has diffused this officeʼs cost considerably.

The effects of the storm on property taxes and insurance premiums are among several issuesthe Office of Business Administration continues to confront. While insurance premiums for propertyand liability increase, the districts, like many affected by Sandy, continue to seek insurance reim-bursement for damage incurred at our schools. Regarding the status of the Monmouth Beach School,I assure our stakeholders that district leaders are moving as quickly as possible to rehabilitate thebuilding in light of the obstacles erected by insurance considerations and funding availability.

As a result of storm-related damage, the Monmouth Beach School requires approximately $2million in repairs for such things as a new heating system, major electrical work, new furniture, newcarpeting, lockers, bleachers, and water fountains. Even obtaining the essential equipment to beginwork cannot commence until the project is comprehensively funded via the districtʼs insurance carri-ers. As many who suffered losses from the storm have learned, insurance companies remain over-whelmed and can be slow at times in providing needed funds. This office as well as inter-districtadministrators continue to spend myriad hours each week on getting the Monmouth Beach Schoolback into operational condition as well as maintaining a fluid educational environment for displacedstudents for the remainder of this school year. Despite the many challenges this work presents, I amconfident that come September, Monmouth Beach students will have returned to their native confinesand the massive undertaking to restore the Monmouth Beach School will be complete.

Finding Prudent Solutions to Daily Challenges

During these months of recuperation from Superstorm Sandy, the shared service agreements that appointed me as acting Business Adminis-trator of the Monmouth Beach, Shore Regional and West Long Branch schooldistricts have provided immeasurable benefit. In the case of the MonmouthBeach Schoolʼs closure, this officeʼs shared nature provided essential aid ingetting displaced students relocated quickly and back on the path to learning.Years of experience and professional networking have enabled me to

Business Administrator Dennis Kotch.

Sincerely,

Dennis W. KotchBusiness Administrator

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As the spring months approach, the Business Administration Office will oversee several of theBoardʼs facilities objectives. The district is currently engaged in repairing and replacing fencing thatwas damaged by the storm. The baseball and softball fields have been specifically targeted forgrounds improvement that, as of this writing, havealready commenced. At Juneʼs end, the district willundertake a much needed replacement project thatwill enhance the parking lots, sidewalks and curbs.For instance, by summerʼs close, all sidewalks andcurbs will have been replaced and all locations thatcurrently do not have curbs will have them installed.Additionally, the entire parking lot will be repavedand, in many areas, redesigned to allow for betteruse of space.

Amidst the desire to continually improve theeducational and facilities environments at Shore Re-gional, the importance of maintaining a fiscally cau-tious perspective remains incumbent. Budget capswill continue to constrain the district, however theyalso ensure that this office prudently assesses ex-penditures and travels along avenues that featurethe most budgetary sense. The 2013-2014 budgetfinds Shore Regional High School District at a zero-percent (0%) tax levy increase. Althoughthe binders of the economic clime are ever present, this office strives daily to effectively meet the ex-pectations of providing each student with a rigorous, well-provisioned education within a safe, mod-ern learning environment. The districtʼs stakeholders remain my constant concern, thus I welcomeinquiries into our ongoing, shared mission of helping students succeed.

An aerial view of Shore Regional High Schoolʼs campus. Many areas are scheduled for revitalization.

THE BOARDFORUM

The Shore Regional High School Board of Education, firm in its commitment to ensuring a fiscally- prudent, inclusive, learner-centered education, celebrates the achievements of all Shore students.

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On April 15, 2013, Mr. Tom Farrell will begin his tenure as the full timeShared Service Superintendent of the Shore Regional and West Long Branchschool districts. Farrell comes to the position from the Plumsted Township SchoolDistrict where over the past decade he has served as a Business Educationteacher, Director of Technology and Communications, Assistant Principal and cur-rently, as Principal of New Egypt High School. Additionally, Farrell served as theHead Football coach for seven years and currently teaches at Ocean County Col-lege as an adjunct professor of Business. Prior to working in the Plumsted Town-ship School District, Farrell was an Assistant Athletic Director, Business Educationteacher, and coach at Monsignor Donovan High School. Farrell earned a Bache-

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Shore Regional High School District bid farewell to stalwart BoardMember Dr. Anthony Moro (Monmouth Beach) after the Board veteranstepped down after serving for twenty-seven years. Dr. Moro received hisDoctorate in Education from Arizona State University and his Masters fromSeton Hall. He is currently the Superintendent of Schools in Deal and hasbeen an adjunct professor at Monmouth University. During his tenure on theShore Regional Board, Moro served on and chaired several committees. Hisnearly three decades of service include terms as both Board President andVice-President. Reflecting on Moroʼs tenure, current Board President RonOʼNeill reflected, “He has shared his expertise and never micromanaged. Dr.Moro is a model leader and we have all benefited by serving with him.” Al-though Moro will remain in education by continuing on in his position asDealʼs Superintendent, he nonetheless remarked upon how retirement fromthe Shore Board of Education was truly “bittersweet.”

Current Board President OʼNeill presents retiring memberMoro with a plaque honoring his twenty-seven years of

service to Shore Regional High School.

lor's Degree from Syracuse University, an M.B.A. from Monmouth University, and is currently matriculat-ing in a Doctor of Education Program in Leadership at Creighton University. Commented current Interim-Superintendent Renae LaPrete, “Mr. Farrell will provide both districts with extraordinary leadership. I wishhim well in his new endeavor and offer my full assistance in making this a smooth transition.” Reflectingon his appointment as Superintendent Farrell remarked, “As long as we keep the students in mind first,we will be successful. Young people thrive when they know adults care about them and I seek to createan environment wherein every student has a sense of belonging to a caring community.”

A Shore Connection:Shore Regional’s administrative team continuously strives to put all district stakeholders “in the know.”

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Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB), Shore Regional HighSchool District has successfully deployed “HIBster” on the district web-site. HIBster is the first anti-bullying program that specializes in both in-cident management and bullying prevention. This online tool furthersShore Regionalʼs strong commitment to meeting the requirements ofthe stateʼs Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) and provides studentsand parents “user-friendly,” online resources.

HIBster ensures that the district is able to stay current with theever-evolving, strict rules and regulations of the law. The online systemcan successfully document incidents and provide management tools toassist in the districtʼs ongoing Anti-HIB efforts. HIBster not only collectsand manages incidents, but also creates and sends reports, autogener-ates state documents, manages tasks for users, tracks hot spots andtrends, and more. You can learn more about HIBster and view ShoreRegionalʼs reporting device by scanning the QR codes below.

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This past January, Shore Regional Director of CurriculumBruce Preston and District Technology Coordinator Michael Vac-carino served as panelists for Googleʼs education initiatives atthe Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC). Of the2000 Google Campuses within the United States, Shore Re-gional was one of four that Google specifically asked to attend todiscuss the many exciting innovations Googleʼs education suitehas offered school districts. During a live panel discussion, theShore Regional administrators provided insight into the success-ful launch of Chromebooks and how students have embracedlearning on the web for engagement, achievement and collabora-tion. In addition to the panel discussion, both Shore Regional ad-ministrators hosted their own instructional sessions and wereinvited by Google to offer their expertise atGoogleʼs very own “booth” at the conference.Video featuring Preston and Vaccarinoʼs contri-butions as panelists can be viewed by accessingthe following weblink, http://goo.gl/x9MWe, or byscanning the adjacent QR code.

Below: Preston (L) and Vaccarino (R), seated onstage, at the FETC discussion panel.

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A L U M N I S P O T L I G H TSince 1964, many of nearly a half-centuryʼs worth of Shore Regional graduates have

gone on to great achievements. “The Shorelineʼs” Alumni Spotlight column focuses on recentalumni “news,” publishing brief acknowledgments, career accomplishments and/or other life

changes amongst the Shore Regional alumni body. To submit alumni information for publicationin future editions of “The Shoreline,” e-mail PublicInfo@ShoreRegional.org.

After graduating from Shore in 1969, “Dr. Rick” attended Monmouth Uni-versity where he achieved his A.A. and B.S. degree and then went on to graduatefrom the University of Medicine and Dentistry in 1976. In 1979, Lubitz began hispractice, the Dental Emporium, wherein he focused on allaying the apprehensive-ness many patients associate with dentistry. Lubitz pioneered visual changes to thedental environment by installing five different thematic operatories including a gameroom, juice bar and “prelaxation room” among others centered upon “TLC.” At thepractice, now known as Jersey Shore Smiles (www.westlongbranchnjdentist.com),Lubitz works in concert with fellow Shore Regional alumni: wife AnnMarie anddaughter Victoria. He also frequently collaborates with fellow dentist, brother MarkLubitz (ʻ82), of Belle Mead, NJ.

Alumnusʼ Donations Get Good Times Rolling at Sophomore CarnivalDr. Richard Lubitz (ʻ69)

1960s era pinball machines as they appear today at the “Silverball Museum.”

Lubitzʼ ability to bring fun to his surroundings goesback to his days as a Shore Regional student. “I remember Ibrought a 1962 Trade Winds machine to my sophomore car-nival and it was a big hit,” reminisces Lubitz. Now, throughhis active position as historian of Asbury Parkʼs SilverballMuseum (www.silverballmuseum.com), Lubitz will donateequally enjoyable gaming experiences to this yearʼs carnivalattendees and beyond. Recalls Lubitz, “I took apart my firstpinball machine when I was 12 to figure out their workingsand I've been restoring these fun machines ever since.” Lu-bitzʼ expertise and longtime commitment to nostalgic gaming

are certain to be enjoyed by those attending the Class of 2015ʼs (of which son Joshua is a member)carnival and the Class of 2016ʼs (of which daughter Emily is a member).

Since graduating from Shore Regionalʼs IB programme in 2011,Lamb has been studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design whereshe is majoring in Art History. Recently, she created the contemporary artblog “Mere Pictures,” a visually compelling online forum that features thework of artists and designers of the past thirty years. Although her personallikes and research expertise focus upon Baroque and Rococo interior archi-tecture and the works of van Gogh and Warhol, Lambʼs blog exposes visitorsto a wide range of artists and designers in a user-friendly manner. Two newartists are featured with five examples of their work and a brief biographyeach day of every month. For more information, visit the blog at

IB Diploma Programme Graduate Turning Heads in Art Worldʼs BlogosphereJudith Lamb (ʻ11)

www.merepictures.com or follow Mere Pictures on Twitter (@MerePictures), where Lamb shares thefeatured artists in addition to interesting articles, exhibits, and links from the art world.

In December of 2012, the mother-daughter duo of Shore Regional alumnae Byram and Byram-Pragosa held the grand-opening of their new eclectic retail store, Sparrow. The unique store offers anarray of gifts ranging from baby items, bags, bridal and home goods. Sparrow also specializes in custominvitations and birth announcements. For years, mother and daughter (both lifelong residents of Ocean-port) dreamed about opening a store that would feature their sharp stylistic sensibilities and artistic tal-ents. Now, their dream is a reality within the cozy and quaint confines of Sparrow. The founding pair havecreated a store unlike any other that provides a shopping experience as unique as the items for sale.

For more information on the store, visit this link, http://goo.gl/dqIKj, or scan the QR code below.

Alumnae Mother-Daughter Team Open Unique Retail StoreSherry Byram (ʻ86 ) & Lianne Byram-Pragosa (ʻ04)

Sparrowʼs interior; the eclectic retail shop held its grand opening in early December of 2012.

Class Reunion Information

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013

Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Ocean Place Resort & SpaOne Ocean BoulevardLong Branch, NJ

Cost: Free (eat/drink at own expense)

Contact: Justine Talarico(Phone: 732-319-2458)(E-Mail: Justinetal@aol.com)

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Class of 1968The Committee invites all members to attend:

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2013

Time: TBD

Location: Sterling Ballroom DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 700 Hope RoadEatontown, New Jersey

Cost: TBD

Contact: Robin McKenzie(E-Mail: RobinMcKenzie24@aol.com)

Class of 1973

E-Mail publicinfo@shoreregional.org for alumni reunion notices and correspondence.

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Beginning in December 2012, students in both SAW (Students for Animal Welfare) and the InteractService Club began employing their culinary talents monthly to spread awareness of their organizationalmissions and assist those in need. The initial, joint-cooking effort took place on December 19th and 20th in

SAW and INTERACT Serve Up Awareness

Student volunteers slice and dice ingredients in the Foods Room.

the Shore Regional “Foods Room.” Under the direction of faculty ad-visors Jeff Labush (SAW) and Victoria Koontz (Interact), studentsbrought in supplies and ingredients and set about making recipessuch as Mr. Labushʼs “homemade veggie burgers.” This first effortwent to the Long Branch Ronald McDonald House. A cooking

enthusiast himself,Labush remarked, “Theevent was also aboutteaching kids how tocook healthfully, and wemade enough so that allparticipants could eat to-gether. I think there issomething about ʻbreak-ing breadʼ together thathelps strengthen agroupʼs bond.” Recipi-

ents of the groupsʼ hard work have been thankful for both the generosity and deliciousness of their efforts.“Theyʼve given us compliments and tours of their facilities in thanks,” said Labush. He added, “This is agreat way for our students to get involved and remain active in their community and we hope to be cookingfor years to come!”

SAW and Interact Members wash up after a recent cooking session.

In an effort to make this past holiday seasonʼs SADD(Students Against Destructive Decisions) gift drive truly spe-cial, the groupʼs student leaders along with faculty advisorJennifer Czajkowski partnered with DCH Kay Honda of Eaton-town. Through the partnership, SADD was able to use theDCH facility as a collection site in addition to Shore RegionalHigh School. Impressed with the groupʼs dedication and self-lessness, DCH General Manager Greg Holway and the DCHstaff donated $1,000 in the form of gift cards to locations likethe Monmouth Mall and Best Buy. All the donations were givento the local Northern Monmouth DCP&P (Division of Child Pro-tection & Permanency, formerly known as DYFS) which caresfor many adolescents that were thrilled to get holiday gifts.

SADD & DCH Kay Honda Hold Holiday Gift Drive

SADD members and DCH employees worked together to brighten the holidays.

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The organizations sold pin-up cards, which fea-tured a space for the purchaser to write thename of a loved one he/she wanted to honor orremember for his/her battle with cancer. Thecards were arranged outside of the main gym-nasium creating a “Wall of Hope,” visiblethroughout the weeks leading up to the“Coaches vs. Cancer” game played againstRed Bank Regional. “Hoops for Hope” t-shirtswere sold at the game with their proceeds andthose from concessions being donated to theAmerican Cancer Society. Visit this link(http://goo.gl/AngA9) to learn more about theACSʼs Coaches vs. Cancer program.

Lady Blue Devils Fight Cancer on the Hardwood

Members of the 2012-2013 Girls Basketball team pose before their “Hoops for Hope” game against RBR.

This past February 16th, the Shore Regional High School Girls Basketball team and Interact ServiceClub worked together to raise funds for the American Cancer Society's “Coaches vs. Cancer” initiative.

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Upcoming Event Honors Memory of Noble Alumnus

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From Blue Devil to Tiger: McDonough Realizes Ivy League “Goal”Throughout her career as a student athlete, senior Jesse McDo-

nough has made the most of her opportunities at Shore Regional HighSchool. Within the classroom, McDonoughʼs drive to succeed led her tomany of the schoolʼs rigorous courses and programs. Her intense aca-demic coursework included numerous honors classes, immersion intothe AP Program (English, Calculus, and Physics) and the InternationalBaccalaureate Programme (IB Spanish and History of the Americas HL).McDonough approached each of these unique academic challenges of-fered at Shore with an intense work ethic and unswerving tenacity thatgained her an exceptional GPA and admittance into the National HonorSociety.

McDonoughʼs academic traits of diligence and strength were mir-rored throughout her four years at Shore Regional on the soccer pitch.The 2009 “Rookie of the Year” for the Girlsʼ Soccer team, McDonougheventually went on to become the teamʼs captain for the 2011 and 2012seasons. Passionate about the sport, McDonough started her own

“Youth Summer Soccer Camp” where she further honed her skills while instructing young players. Her pas-sion and talent ultimately led the 2012 team to its first sectional title in a decade and second in school his-tory this past November. Amidst countless hours of studying and practicing, McDonough maintained ademanding extracurricular schedule that found her participating in Student Government, the Interact Serv-ice Club and Sports Involvement Club among others. Her rich combination of academic prowess, athleti-cism and extracurricular involvement caught the attention of Princeton University (and many othercolleges). The Ivy-League university accepted McDonough into the class of 2017 with expectations for herto play as a Lady Tiger on the Princeton pitch. According to McDonough, she plans on pursuing a liberalarts degree in psychology or criminal justice and “contributing to the campus community as an enthusiasticmember of the student body.”

Building to Scale: Cooper’s Efforts Keeping History AliveWilliam Faulkner once wrote, “The past is never dead. Itʼs not even

past.” Freshman Tom Cooperʼs efforts to visually recreate many of the ele-ments of World War Two are ensuring that those famous words of the Nobelprize-winning author hold true. Working at Asbury Parkʼs “Major Bʼs GeneralQuarters,” a World War Two museum that hosts a collection of historical ex-hibits and dioramas of the twentieth centuryʼs defining conflict, Cooper hasemployed his vast historical knowledge to help build displays and provide factsfor their exhibition. Museum owner and Navy Veteran Bryan Boyce remarked,“Tomʼs work is expressive art that stirs emotion in viewers and serves as aneducational tool that can spur interest for others to learn about this importantpart of world history.” Cooper has recently begun collecting and archiving per-sonal memorabilia from veterans and their families in order to display their

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Students enrolled in Teacher of Family and Consumer Sciences Alice Dean-Espositoʼs Foods ForToday course put their culinary and nutritional knowledge to the test in this past Januaryʼs first ever “IronChef” cooking competition. Modeled after the television program “The Iron Chef,” the Shore Regionalevent pitted twenty-five teams of students against each other to create delicious and nutritious items. Thefirst round of the competition found teams vying for a spot in the “finals” by creating a delicious dessertwith one or more high fiber ingredients. Entries were judged on taste, appearance and strict kitchen guide-lines including mise en place and level of difficulty.

contributions as reminders of the sacrifices made for freedomand to ensure that their efforts are never forgotten. Boyceʼsenthusiasm for Cooperʼs work has stimulated interest in form-ing an extracurricular endeavor at Shore that he feels may“install a great educational tool into the future academic pro-gression” of the students involved. Reflected Boyce, “Thework Tom and many others have done in building dioramasand displaying Veteranʼs memorabilia will keep alive the sto-ries and experiences of the ʻgreatest generationʼ long afterthey have passed away.” Major Bʼs is open to the public(11am-7pm, Tuesday-Sunday) and is located at the HaroldDaley VFW Post 1333 at 701 Lake Avenue in Asbury Park.

A model and photographic display at “Major Bʼs” World War Two Museum.

Culinary Knowledge On Display in Cooking Competition

Serving as judges alongside Shore Regional staff were JohnPassione of Scalaʼs Pizza (www.scalaspizzeria.com) and Edward Es-posito of the Jersey Grill. The judges selected five teams to move onto the final round wherein they were required to create a breakfastthat met the standards of “MyPlate” (the current nutrition guide pub-lished by the United States Department of Agriculture). The teamswere presented with a secret item that had to be creatively incorpo-rated into the MyPlate food plan and presented appealingly. Cross-curricular learning abounded as TV-Production students filmed andinterviewed participants throughout the competition.

With their “Paradise Breakfast Crepes” and “Carrot MangoSmoothie,” freshmen Amanda Morehouse, Elesabeth Racioppi andDan Smith were 2013ʼs winners. The sophomore team of Paula Mat-sunaga, Taylor Mellaci, Molly OʼNeill and Anna Livingston placed sec-ond with their Apricot-Gorgonzola Bruschetta served with eggs. Thirdplace team members included freshmen Talia Binns, Emily Egan,Jessica Egan and Christine McArdle who made crab and baconquiche with home-fried potatoes. For their winning effort, the first-place team received gift certificates to Scalaʼs Pizza, graciously do-nated by Mr. Passione.

Above: The first-place team poses for a photograph in Shoreʼs “Kitchen Stadium.”

Below: Judges sample one of the many entries in the competition.

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After a successful fall outing with the comedy Nuncrackers,Shore Players, Shore Regional's renowned theater program, will beperforming the cult classic Grease! to close out its 51st season inMarch. Grease!, gained a cult following after the release of the hitmovie version of the Broadway musical, with star power like JohnTravolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing attracting gen-erations of fans. Now in 2013, Grease! will be performed on theShore Players stage for the first time since 2000. Director ToddAikens has a longstanding affiliation with the hit musical, touring na-tionally for over two years as the slick, fast-talking disc jockey, Vince Fontaine.Mr. Aikens also played an integral role in Shore Playersʼ first production ofGrease! assisting with the development of Vince Fontaineʼs pre-show dancecontest. Assistant Director, Jay Giberson, made his stage debut in Shore Play-ersʼ 2000 production of Grease! playing Sonny LaTieri. Choreographer Tara Ec-cles has also had her share of experience with Grease!, serving as a DanceCaptain and ensemble member in two different productions performed byPhoenix Productions at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank. Needless to say,the production staff at Shore Players has an affinity for Grease! and is excitedto be bringing this fan favorite back to the Shore Regional stage!

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The Shore Regional Education Foundation currentlyseeks motivated individuals to engage in the organiza-tionʼs mission to provide additional resources for Shorestudents to assure continued educational excellence. TheFoundation operates as a non-profit organization inde-pendent of the Shore Regional High School Board of Edu-cation. The Foundationʼs main goal is to raise financialresources for the high school through community and so-cial partnerships.

The Foundation recognizes that the educational as-pirations and dreams of students cannot be limited bybudgetary constraints and fiscal allocations. Thus, theFoundation seeks to function as a vehicle to bring projectsand programs to Shore that will further provide studentswith the necessary tools and encouragement to enrichtheir lives and the quality of education offered at ShoreRegional High School.

In addition to garnering public support for the benefit of quality educational programs, Founda-tion members work collectively to develop partnerships with individuals, businesses and other bene-factors of education. Those interested in joining the Foundationʼs mission to raise funds and secureresources to promote excellence in education are encouraged to express their intentions via an E-Mailto the Foundation (SREF@shoreregional.org).

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After being closed for eight school days due to theeffects of Superstorm Sandy, Shore Regional High SchoolDistrict was forced to revise its school calendar. Importantadjustments regarding the remainder of the 2012-13school year are as follows:

In the event that snow days go unused, Friday, May24, 2013, will be designated as “school closed.”

The last day of school for students will be Thursday,June 27, 2013 (pending snow day usage).

The date for the Class of 2013ʼs commencement remains Friday, June 28th at Monmouth UniversityʼsMulti-purpose Activity Center (MAC).

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The fully revised calendar may be viewed, downloadedand/or printed by visiting the following link online(http://goo.gl/rI7Qh) or by scanning the adjacent QR code.

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Upcoming Superintendent’s Parent Forum Dates:Upcoming Superintendent’s Parent Forum Dates:Monday, March 25th, 6:30pm

Monday, April 22nd, 6:30pm

Monday, May 20, 6:30pm

All parent forums are held in the RTO Media Center.

Save the Dates!!!Save the Dates!!!“Shore’s Got Talent” - Thursday, April 18th

Spring Band Concert - Thursday, May 16th

Sophomore Carnival - Saturday, May 18th

Visit the district website for updated times and details.