The ShorelineThe Community Newsletter of Shore Regional High School - Back to School 2009

Monmouth Park Highway 36West Long Branch, NJ 07764(732) 222 - 9300 (phone)(732) 222 - 8849 (fax)www.shoreregional.orgMonmouth Beach - Oceanport Sea Bright - West Long Branch

ANote from the Superintendent

Throughout my career, the start of a new school year has always filled me with excitement. Just think-ing about the positive direc-tion Shore Regional has traveled in the past few years leaves me in great anticipation for 2009-2010.

New students, faculty and administrators willbe brought together with the mutual goal of suc-ceeding. Whether attempting to ace a test, explain acomplicated concept or provide service to the com-munity, all those who spend their days at Shore Re-gional High School carry an enthusiasm that laststhroughout the year.

Perhaps most noticeable to all will be theconstructive facilities work currently taking place. Iʼdlike to take this opportunity to assure our studentsand their families that our faculty and staff will doeverything possible to ensure that the learning ex-periences provided will be just as rich as any previ-ous year at Shore Regional. The structuralimprovement of the school will not come betweenour mission of educating the whole person to be selfaware, culturally aware, and involved in life-longlearning.

The 2009-2010 school year promises to beone of the most unique and exciting in Shore Re-gionalʼs history. New course offerings and extracur-ricular clubs are bound to heighten already strongprograms. Just as vital to the growth of the schoolare our alumni, who continue to “get back in touch”with Shore Regional. Whether a graduate of Shoreor not, I invite you to keep in contact with us andshare in our communities joint effort to make ShoreRegional High School a truly exceptional place.

Sincerely,

WELCOME BACK!T he S horeline

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

2009-2010Anthony F. Moro, Jr., President (Monmouth Beach)

Tadeusz “Ted” Szczurek, VP (Oceanport)David Baker (Monmouth Beach)Nancy DeScenza (Sea Bright)

Elizabeth Garrigal (West Long Branch)Diane Merla (West Long Branch)

Russell T. Olivadotti (West Long Branch) Ronald OʼNeill, President (West Long Branch)

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

The Shore Regional High School DistrictEducational Foundation

Board MembersThomas Duffy

Joseph LagrotteriaMary Lynn Mango

Valerie ManzoEdward Miller

Patricia PflegerPauline PoynerJames RonanDonna Ruane

Leonard Schnappauf

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Leonard G. SchnappaufSuperintendent and Principal

Back to School Edition - 2009 --- Volume Two

The Shoreline is published by the Shore Regional HighSchool Office of Public Information and is funded by dona-tions from the Shore Regional Educational Foundation and

business advertisements.

REFERENDUM UPDATEAt this time last year, Shore Regional High Schoolʼs Office of

Business Administration enlightened the sending districtʼs residents ofthe necessity of a new heating and ventilation system. Guided facilitytours, phone calls and emails conducted by this office helped many un-derstand the dire importance of September 2008ʼs referendum. After aheartening positive voter turnout, the goal of bringing Shore RegionalHigh Schoolʼs classrooms into the twenty-first century truly began.

By the spring of 2009, quality, cost-efficient engineering and ar-chitectural firms had been retained. Their blueprints and plans have

thoroughly reviewed and approved by the administra-tion, Board of Education and state. The month of Junesaw the first steps being taken toward preparing indi-vidual classrooms for complete overhauls of heating,ventilation and lighting systems.Once students andfaculty departed for the summer, work immediatelycommenced at a feverish pace that has yet to relent.

The process and progress of the referendumhas truly exceeded expectations. By the publication ofthis newsletter, twenty-four classrooms will have expe-rienced renovations. These improvements will im-mensely enhance learning conditions for ShoreRegionalʼs students as well as the workplace for fac-ulty and staff. Energy-efficient lighting will make contri-butions that are both “green” and cost-friendly.Ultimately, the entire building will have modern climateand lighting capabilities that infinitely perform more ef-ficiently than the outdated and defunct system put inplace nearly fifty years ago.

My confidence with the firms completing the ref-erendumʼs work has never wavered. In hopes to instillthe same optimistic assurance, I invite anyone seekinginformation regarding the construction process to con-tact me. Although the 2009-2010 school year may betransformative for our building, the quality educationour children receive at Shore Regional will always beconstant.

Sincerely,

Dennis W. Kotch, Business Administrator

(above: a sample revamped classroom featuring brand-newdesks, new flooring, new energy efficient lights, new bulletin-boards and the closet area that will house each roomʼs new heat-ing and ventilation system [in the far left corner].)

(above: a closeup of the new “Green” and energy-efficient lightpanels. Each room features a new whiteboard luminaire, power-saving functions such as “A/V” mode and an automatic sensory“off-mode” if the room is unused. Check out www.finelite.com formore info on these exciting energy-saving additions to Shore.)

Quality Education for a Better World

Currently accepting applications for the Class of 2012.

Shore Regional High Schoolʼs IB Diploma Programme helps develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.

As an authorized “World School”, Shore Regional High School shares the mission and commitment of the IB to quality education.

To learn more, visit www.ibo.org, or contact Programme Coordinator Linda Ensor (lensor@shoreregional.org).

Celebrating Success :Monmouth Countyʼs First IB Diploma Recipients Hail From the Distinguished Shore Regional Class of 2009

After two years of intensive study and a continuous month of examinations in May 2009,Shore Regional graduates Kimberly Collier, Leanne Sullivan and Anne Thoma received the presti-gious International Baccalaureate ProgrammeDiploma. Notified of their accomplishment in July,the three talented young women were honored atthe August Board of Education meeting. Boardmember Tadeusz “Ted” Szczurek spoke highly oftheir achievements and gave each an IB diplomaand a special plaque acknowledging their tremen-dous success.

Ms. Collier currently attends the University ofMaryland, Ms. Sullivan Fordham University and Ms.Thoma Barnard College. Each received special consideration from their respective institutions of higher learning having earned the notable IBDiploma. In some cases whole classes werewaived, while in others placement testing was not needed based on the great proficiency exhibited on the IB Examinations.

Shore Regional High School extends heartfelt congratulations to each of these fine graduatesand wishes luck to all of the Shore IB Candidates from the Class of 2009.

(above L-R: Leanne Sullivan, Tadeusz “Ted” Szczurek and KimberlyCollier pose at a reception for IB Diploma recipients in the RTO Center.)

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