Winter 2018 by Chelsea Patberg

WINTER 2018

SHORELINE Th e Co m m u n it y New slet t er o f Sh o re Reg io n al Hig h Sch o o l Serving the communities of M onmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright, & West Long Branch as w ell as sending districts Interlaken, Deal, Loch Arbour and Allenhurst

Cover art by St ephanie Vaccaro

Vet erans Day

IB and t he Art s

Good Sport s

SRHS honors our nation's veterans

Learn more about the IB and the Arts programs at SRHS

SRHS athletes are making waves

M onmouth Park Highw ay 36, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone (732) 222 - 9300 w w w .shoreregional.org Page

Cover art by St ephanie Vaccaro

SHOREREGIONALHIGH SCHOOLBOARDOF EDUCATION

AWARDS & HONORS Mr. Thomas Farrell, Superintendent (R), and Mr. Vincent DalliCardillo, Principal (L-middle) recognizes students Stephanie Vacarro and Madelyn McLaughlin (from left) as 2017 AP Scholars.

Fr an k Pi n gi t or e Pr esi den t Oceanport

El i zabet h DeGi ul i o Vi ce Pr esi den t Sea Bright

Dav i d Bak er M onm out h Beach

Ch r i st i n a Br en n er West Long Branch

Paul Ch r i st oph er , Ed.D West Long Branch

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Sophomore Aidan Johnson traveled to France to compete in the fencing Cadet World Cup Championship. He advanced to the next level in Slovakia in January.

West Long Branch

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Principal Mr. Vincent DalliCardillo and Superintendent Mr. Thomas Farrell recognize Senior Matthew Altomare as a 2016 National Merit Scholarship student.

SRHS Seniors achieved the rank of Eagle Scout: Michael Hornung, Hunter Ward and Lucas Kirchberger. See more p. 16.

SHOREREGIONAL HIGHSCHOOLDISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Th om as G. Far r el l Super i n t en den t Cor ey Low el l Busi n ess Adm i n i st r at or

Assistant Principal of Athletics and Activities, Mr. Harry S. Chebookjian, was awarded the 2017 NJSIAA Service Award. See more p. 23.

Jean et t e Baubl es, Ed.D. Regi on al Di r ect or of Cur r i cul um & I n st r uct i on Vi n cen t G. Dal l i Car di l l o Principal

Thanks t o t he cont ribut ors f or t his edit ion: Mrs. Tracey Anders Mr. Jared Aprahamian Mr. David At t il io Mr. Pet er Bruccol eri Mrs. Jennif er Czajkowski Mrs. Christ ine Def ino Mrs. Linda Ensor Mr. Michael Furl ong Mrs. Mari Lavin Mrs. Kat hryn McGowan Mr. Pat rick O'Connel l Mr. Joseph Rankin Mrs. Kodi Sohl Mrs. Susan Tranchina Ms. Sandi Ward Mr. Jon Warner Shore Pl ayers Cover art by St ephanie Vaccaro Edit ing and l ayout : Mrs. Chel sea Pat berg

H ar r y S. Ch ebook j i an Assist ant Principal At hlet ics & Co-Curriculars

Pet er Br uccol er i Assist ant Principal

Jon at h an W ar n er Direct or of Guidance

Lol l y Yacon a Direct or of Special Services

WHAT'SINSIDE?

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HONORINGTHENATION'SVETERANS See how SRHS paid a tribute to the brave men and women who have made America the "Land of the Free."

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THER.T.O. What's happening at the school's hub and focal point?

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STARSTUDENTS

HEAVENCANWAIT

Check out our Students of the Month from Oct. (p. 8) and Nov. (p. 12)

The Shore Players fall production was worth waiting for!

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Students learn about coding during National Computer Science Week

Notable alumni Claire Aikins serves our nation.

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Students take part at the Jets Business Day at MetLife Stadium

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The Class of 2021 hosts an Elf movie night for local children.

ARTFUL FIELD TRIPS Mrs. Tracey Anders' Digital Photography and Graphic Arts classes went to the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. While they were there, they took a guided tour titled: The Modern Lens: Looking at Art from 1880 to Today-Explore the concept of modernity and the art-historical category of modernism. Included in this guided visit, students were encouraged to look closely at several works of art, engaging them in conversation with some optional drawing and writing activities along the way. The kids had a great time and really enjoyed their visit.

Mrs. Mari Lavin and the IB Visual Art and Film students attended a trip to the Museum of Modern Art. The students viewed the current exhibitions which included "Items: Is Fashion Modern," "Club 57: Film, Performance, and Art in the East Village," works by Louise Bourgeois, Max Ernst and the wonderful permanent collection. The International Baccalaureate program encourages the art students to view works in real time. Looking at a picture on a computer screen or in a book is extremely different from experiencing artwork in person. It was a great day. 5

Landof thefree Becauseof theBrave On Nov. 8, the students and staff of Shore Regional High School celebrated living in a land of the free, because of the brave. The school held their annual Veteran?s Day Celebration to allow all students to take part in the history of America and thank veterans for their service. Veterans started the day by entering into a patriotic building, decorated by Mrs.Grace-Anne Bertolami, an art teacher at SRHS. They continued with breakfast treats baked by Mrs. Susan Moran and her students, along with an American Flag sheet cake and cookies for lunch. Next, the veterans were divided into four different break-out sessions throughout the school. ?It?s not often that we?re surrounded by so many people who are passionate about recognizing our country, what it stands for,? said Assistant Principal Mr. Peter Bruccoleri, who was integral in organizing the annual event. ?We recognize veterans for the sacrifices they?ve made and they continue to make every day. It?s important to remember the actions that have taken place and the sacrifices they?ve made to preserve our way of life.? In the auditorium, several distinguished veterans gathered to discuss their experiences in the wars in which they served, and discuss what being a veteran means to them. The session began with a somber flag salute by the ROTC members, followed by an inspiring performance during the National Anthem by children from Gingerbread House nursery school. Veteran Bob Mussari, who served in Vietnam with the Marine Corps, told a harrowing life-or-death tale of his time in South Vietnam. After being surrounded by enemy troops for more than 77 days and nights, he was injured by a shell explosion. ?Anything that ever happened

flashed in front of my eyes,? Mussari told the audience. He added how he looked at a doctor who was caring for him, and said, ?I?m 18 and I?m dying.? With no anesthetic while his fellow Marines were being blasted by shells, Mussari was brought to safety and eventually rehabilitated. Freshman Sophia Zazzarino discussed how she felt after listening to Mussari speak. ?I learned that war is super scary and so many people get hurt. You don?t know if you?re going to survive or not because you don?t always have the proper materials and doctors as if you were in the U.S.,? said Zazzarino. ?The fact that he had no anesthetic, that blew me away. Our lives are so much easier and I shouldn?t take as many things for granted.? Meanwhile, in the media center, veterans Mike Quilty, Don Davison, Dan Higgins, Michael Quilty, and Joe Leone showed students actual items and memorabilia from their time serving in Vietnam. United States Army E-4 Dan Higgins said he served in Vietnam in 1968. After returning from war, he got involved with the Vietnam Veterans of America New Jersey Shore Area Chapter 12, where he now serves as a board member and sergeant-at-arms. He discussed the importance of veterans sharing their knowledge with younger generations, while also remaining close to others who have served. ?We all have things in common. There?s camaraderie, also the majority of all of us have PTSD and get help for that,? said Higgins. ?It?s a bond that we?re all involved. It?s important that we all stick together. We never met each other before, but it?s a group bond that can?t be broken.? Continued on p. 7

Seniors Elizabeth Weeden and Mary Kate George were looking through photo albums that the veterans brought to share. ?The photos definitely showed a new perspective. We got to see their everyday life, which is harder to understand,? explained Weeden. ?It?s easy to forget that they were our age.? George, who was helping with the event for National Honor Society, agreed that seeing a photo album is a great primary source that students do not typically have access to. ?A lot of them were in high school when they were drafted or enlisted, so it?s really fascinating to see what being a teenager was like during the Vietnam War,? George added. In room D-10, Mr. Jeffrey LaBush and his Advanced Placement Psychology students facilitated veterans Army Staff Sgt. Lawrence Seymour, Army Major Joe Bambach, and Army Lt. Colonel Matt Horn to discuss PTSD and how it affects both veterans and their families. Army Staff Sgt. Seymour, who served in Iraq and Kuwait, shared about the time he was talking to his family on the phone and the line went dead. ?If you?re talking to family and get disconnected, it?s the worst feeling,? Seymour said. ?I have issues with PTSD, I?m not afraid of admitting it. My job accepts it, they?re proud of my actions, they talk to me about it. As long as you get help, that?s why I?m able to talk about it.? Seymour?s daughter, SRHS Senior Stephanie Seymour, dealt with PTSD from her father serving in military. ?It made me and my dad a lot closer, but when I was little, I really didn?t know what was going on,? she told her classmates and peers. ?One time we didn?t hear from him for a week because of food poisoning. It was hard not knowing what happened to him, we thought he was gone.? Nearby in room D-9, a round-table discussion was held with veterans Army Specialist E4 4th Class Private Rich Smeltzer, Army Private Michael George, Quartermaster 3 U.S. Coast Guard Joe Foster, and Machinist Mate 3rd Class in U.S. Navy Gregory Martinez. Smeltzer, who served in Vietnam, told the students to be grateful for everything they have. ?There is some nasty stuff that

goes on out there, so appreciate what you have and be thankful,? he said. ?In the service, in combat situations, the guy next to you depends on you for his life, and you depend on him for your life. It?s a bond that develops in the military. You are there for one purpose: to complete a mission, to look out for one another, and it gets pretty intense at times.? Martinez agreed, adding that there are different levels of relationships, beginning with high school friends, and then ascending to sports/teamwork. ?What we experienced is the next level above that. That kind of trust is there because it?s necessary,? Martinez explained. ?We rely on each other; we have to. Because in the end, that?s all there is. (Joining the Navy) was the single most important decision of my life, in leaps and bounds, and I would go back in a second.? Among the additional staff members who assisted were Mr.David Osis, Mike Whitacre, Jeff LaBush, Andrew Ker, and Mike Bennett as session facilitators, Dave Attilio, who got the student chorus ready to sing ?The Star Spangled Banner? and ?America the Beautiful? - both acapella. Attilio also worked with his IB students as they played some background music on the guitar and piano during breakfast. Mrs. Tracey Anders took pictures during breakfast and during the entire event, and Mrs. Sue Tranchina and her students filmed and edited the footage. Mrs. Allison Cronk, Cecilia Ross, and Kim Partenfelder lent NHS and Student Council students for the morning, and Ms. Mary Feinberg from Sodexo prepared breakfast and lunch for the veterans. Mrs. Barbara Pusateri organized the veterans as well as ?thank-you? items for them, and Mr. Marco Oliveira and his crew got everything set up and broken down. Each room was set up beforehand and broken down quickly, so teachers could get back to teaching. As the veterans left for the day, students and staff were left with a sense of pride in their nation and a depth of gratitude for the men and women who have made the freedoms our the United States possible.

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SRHS OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE M ONTH JUNIOR NINA AREYAN Role M odel: As both a powerful woman and incredible artist, Lady Gaga has been a role model of mine since I was younger. Her talent and creative vision inspires me and makes me believe that anything is possible. She has spoken of bravery and hard work being the key to success, things I also practice in my life as well. She will always be someone I look up to. Teacher with the most impact: I'd say the teacher that has had the most impact on me is Mr. Labush, who teaches both English and AP Psychology. His advice and sincerity has meant a lot to me and reminds me of what's truly important. He has reminded me to not take things so seriously and to focus on the good. Through his English class, I discovered my love for analysis and interpretation. As for the Psychology course, I have discovered many things about not only myself but about the world around me. What do you like most about Shore Regional? There's a feeling of community that can be found at Shore. Although we students are always caught up in something, we are still a student body united in our efforts. Activities: I am in both Shore Players and S.A.W. Future Goals/Plans: If you asked me this about a month ago, my answer would've been very different from what I would say now. I've learned to not stress too much about something that's so far ahead. I'm a worrier. And as a worrier, I like to take everything one day at a time. It's all about staying in the moment and doing whatever feels good right there and then. Per sonal Quote: "Be the change you wish to see."

SRHS OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE M ONTH JUNIOR JACK DONOHOE Role M odel: George S. Patton, a General of the 3rd Army during WWII. He was a leader who I believe greatly helped in winning the war. His strong willed mentality and sheer speaking power earned him the respect from all his men. I continue to look up to him and his methods to help me to both be a follower and a leader, just like he was. Teacher with the most impact: At Shore every teacher has had such an impact on me in so many ways it?s hard to narrow it down to just one. I have had Ms. Novak for now 2 years for Honors US I and IB History of the Americas. Ms. Novak has made an impact on my life by helping me keep an open mind and further reinforce my love for history. Every day I always look forward to going to her interesting and amazing class. Mr. Nicol, who I had last year for Geometry, taught me to never give up no matter how hard a topic might be. He has also helped me learn not to worry about what other people think or say about me. This is a skill I will always cherish and I have thank to Mr. Nicol. Mrs. Miano my Algebra I and II teacher has helped me be more confident in the class I struggle the most in; she has taught me that even the hardest of subjects can be broken down to more simpler things. Mr. Attillio has been teaching me Band for 3 years now. His classroom is a stress free environment where I can always go no matter what. He has always been there to give me advice and lead me through the tough times. Before I came to Shore I had no interest in English at all. I met Mrs. Ross in my Freshman year and gained a love for literature because of her hands on activities and fun demeanor. Finally, Mrs. Encarnacion, my English II teacher, taught me to try new things and branch out. Without her I wouldn't have read my now two favorite books The Catcher In the Rye and The Great Gatsby. Some may ask why I have picked six teachers, but I feel like each one has been able to praise my strengths and teach me to change my weaknesses into new strengths. I owe so much to these amazing people who have helped make me who I am today. What do you like most about Shore Regional? Shore has helped shape who I am. I appreciate the flexibility from the teachers and staff and how they are willing to help you in any way, no matter what. If there is a program at Shore that you would like to see happen, the staff at Shore will make it happen. The environment that the staff at Shore has created is one where anybody can have a good time and learn a thing or two. Activities: I am involved with swimming through Shore Regional and Monmouth Barracuda, which has lead me to lifeguarding at Seven Presidents Beach. I am also involved in Air Force JROTC, Boy Scouts, the Principal?s Advisory Club, and the fire cadet program at the Oceanport Hook and Ladder. I also help teach CCD for Saint Michael's church. Future Goals/Plans: Hopefully either in the military or pursuing a career in law enforcement. Per sonal Quote: "It?s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me." -DK

Th e RTO: Th e Hu b of t h e Sch ool ?While card catalogs might be obsolete, school libraries are even more crucial and vibrant today than in years past,? says Shore Regional School Library Media Specialist Mrs. Kodi Sohl. Shore Regional?s School Library, also called the ?R.T.O? in honor of former school board member Russell T. Olivadotti, is bustling with activity the whole school day. In addition to the digital literacy workshops, book selection assistance, homework help, technology helpdesk services, and research assistance, the library also is an important place where students can relax and explore their own interests. ?Today?s students, especially here at Shore, are expected to perform at high levels academically. They take extremely rigorous AP & IB courses and their days are very structured. The library can be a nice change of pace in that it serves as a place where they can explore and develop their own interests,? said Sohl. ?We have a wonderful and ever growing collection of books, both in print and online, for students to read and enjoy. We have several book clubs at Shore and great circulation statistics, meaning that a lot of students are checking out books just to read and enjoy, which is wonderful. In addition, we also have an amazing collection of technology tools and kits that the students can come and explore on their own. We have several robotics kits, circuit kits, a 3D printer, and more. It gives the students a fun outlet to learn through just ?playing?with the technology tools and materials. We are currently working with the Science and Art Departments on expanding these offerings to full STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Makerspaces, which is really exciting.? Along with providing a student centered learning environment, the primary academic mission of the 21st century library is information literacy. Information literacy or digital literacy, includes instruction in relation to knowledge of difference sources and formats of information, accessing information efficiently and effectively, using information ethically, evaluating information, using technology responsibly. ?Students have access to so much information that it can be overwhelming. Finding information is easy. Finding accurate information can be challenging,? says Sohl. ?I think it is a common misconception that today?s students know how to navigate through the information they have access to. They might be ?digital natives?in their ability to use certain technology related tools and resources, but they don?t inherently know how to differentiate between types of information and that is a major focus of our library curriculum here at Shore. We want to make sure students go to college and the workplace with the research and information literacy tools they will absolutely need.?

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IBANDTHEARTS When people hear about the International Baccalaureate program, it is easy to think of high-level classes in core content areas, such as history, science, and language arts. However, there is another powerful side to the IB program: the arts. Shore Regional High School not only offers the classic academic IB programs, but they also offer music, dance, art and film. These programs focus on the creative side to fulfilling the same challenges and life-skills as the other IB programs, while offering students rare opportunities to excel in these areas in high school. The International Baccalaureate offers four high quality international education programs to more than one million students in more than 146 countries. Shore Regional has been an authorized IB World School since 2007, and is one of only 14 schools in the state of New Jersey offering this high-quality education program. The program has grown from IB diploma candidates making up fewer than 10-percent of each class for the first five years of the program, to a little more than 30-percent of the 2016 senior class participating in the IB program. The four IB arts programs include music, taught by Mr. Dave Attilio, dance, taught by Mr. Lawrence Edwards, art, taught by Mrs. Mari Lavin, and film, taught by Mrs. Sue Tranchina. Art teacher Mrs. Lavin said IB art is ideal for students who ?are interested in digging deeper, thinking outside the box, and creative.? Lavin, who also teaches 2D Design and

2D Studio, has been teaching IB art since 2007. She currently has five seniors and 19 juniors in the IB art program. ?The IB Art program is very much about planning and process,? she explained. ?Students have to research artists and culture, history, and all of those elements need to eventually inspire their studio work. It?s a lot more background, but it also makes their pieces more meaningful.? Senior Emily Mazzei is in the IB diploma program, which means all of her classes are IB level. ?IB challenges all of us to think critically and maturely, as having conversations in class is one of the most important parts of the IB program and what makes it so different,? said Mazzei. ?Though it is challenging, I feel I have learned more in the past two years than I have otherwise. I feel I learn most from my peers as opposed to my teachers, creating a feeling of togetherness and honesty in our classes. In art specifically, I love that we have critiques in IB artthey make us change things about our art in order for us to grow, and teach us to be able to receive criticism positively.? Mazzei said the structure of IB classes is helping to prepare her for college and fosters independence. ?I feel I could not have had a better education and undertaking the task of being an IB diploma student is something I am proud of,? Mazzei added.

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?I feel I couldnot havehadabetter educationandundertakingthetaskof being anIBdiplomastudent issomethingI amproudof,?SRHSSenior EmilyMazzei Mr. David Attilio, who is teaching IB music for the second year, said he currently has 10 students in his program. He explained how the music students need to participate in assessments, depending on their level, including group or solo performances, score studies, and an original composition. ?It?s all student-driven. Whatever they come to me with, I?ll help them out,? he said. ?I get them to think musically rather than only performing it. We gear more toward that, but they need to understand basic music theory, basic concepts, and the form and structure of music.? Mr. Lawrence Edwards, who has been teaching IB dance for two years, said he currently has two seniors and five juniors in the program. ?It?s one of the few dance IBs in the state,? Edwards explained. ?Students don?t realize the benefit if they do test for it. They have the benefit of gaining college credits and saving money.? He said the IB program includes assessments in choreography, performance, and the process of dance. ?It really is structured like a college course,? Edwards added. ?These kids need to think outside the box and they are put to the test because it?s project based. They have to learn time management and how to be accountable for their own work.? Mrs. Sue Tranchina said she has 22 IB film students, including 10 seniors. ?I?m one of very few IB film teachers in the state of NJ. It?s something that?s new but we?re very fortunate to have it,? Tranchina explained, elaborating about how students learn valuable skills through the program, such as collaborative projects, taking on different production roles, and learning about the socio-cultural side of film. ?They?re going to explore the hands-on

side of things,? she said. ?They have to step outside their comfort zone, come up with film theory based off of something technical. They have to analyze that.? Senior and IB Film student Sophie Hauritz said, ?One important lesson I have learned in this course is that in the film industry you have to be open to change regarding the technological aspect. Technology changes all the time and so do the editing techniques of the industry and in order to stay in this industry, you have to be able to adapt and learn the "newest" ways.? She added that the class ?is like a little production team so we all help each other with our projects and teach each other our individual skills,? in a very college-like setting. Junior Emmalee Olsen, who is taking IB film and IB history, said she loves how ?everyone in the class shares the same love for film. It is an environment where we all want to push each other to be better filmmakers. Also, we all share the same appreciation for the different aspects of movies, which is a rare thing to find.? Olsen said the IB program drives the desire for friendly competition, and helped her learn to look deeper than the surface in life. ?While watching films in class, we force ourselves to look deeper into every shot, scene, and dialogue as everything has a meaning,? she said. ?This makes me look at everything in life differently and it helps me understand various aspects of different things.? IB art teacher Mrs. Lavin concluded by saying that although the program is hard work, it is prestigious. ?A lot more goes into it than the final project,? she said. The teachers said all IB arts tests have multiple components with reflective elements.

SRHS NOVEM BER STUDENT OF THE M ONTH SENIOR M ADISON M cCARTHY Gr ade: 12 Role M odel: My role model would be my mom and dad because they help me grow throughout my life! I love them very much and they love me too!!! Teacher with the most impact: Mr. Mazur has the most impact on me because he is very funny, hard-working and organized. Ms. Burkley is one of the best teachers out there! She's very funny and organized, as well! I had both of them throughout all of my high school years. What do you like most about Shore Regional? What I like about Shore Regional is the academics and the supporting friends of mine! The academics helped me grow throughout the years. My friends are like my family to me! I love them very much! Activities: I do CASA, Chorus and Gaming Club! I have done CASA for 3 years now! I just started Chorus in high school! I started Chorus when I was at Knollwood in Fair Haven. Gaming Club makes me think that I'm in the video game truck like my trip there with Camp Excel. Future Goals/Plans: I would be in a job and maybe having children.

SRHS NOVEM BER STUDENT OF THE M ONTH SENIOR M ATT ALTOM ARE Gr ade: 12 Role M odel: My role model has got to be my older brother Andrew. Andrew is nearly eight years older than me, and once walked through the halls of Shore. I have learned so much from him over the years. From an early age, he influenced my love for athletics and competition, which are an extremely important part of my life. His experiences with college and moving into the working world will be extremely helpful as I grow older. I hope to follow in his footsteps in the future. Teacher with the most impact: There are definitely a few teachers who have had a major impact on me during my time at Shore Regional. Mr. Santangelo from freshman year Biology comes to mind. His style of teaching made the class extremely entertaining and informative. He taught me so much about being respectful and kind to others. Another teacher who has impacted me is Mr. Labush. Mr. Labush has inspired my interest in Psychology, a field I plan to explore in some capacity in the future. Mr. Wishart?s sophomore history class was one of my favorite classes, and broadened my interest in history. Mr. Nicol taught me for two years of math and helped me grow as a strong math student. They all incorporated comedy in their classrooms, which helped me stay engaged and helped me connect with their subjects. Ms. Ensor has been my English teacher for two separate years, and has helped make her classes accessible and interactive. Her kindness is unparalleled, and she puts a smile on the face of every one of her students. What do you like most about Shore Regional? Shore Regional is truly the perfect place for teenagers to grow academically as well as a person. It promotes both academic learning and the ability to explore our interests. Every student is encouraged and able to get involved in various clubs and activities. It really helps us expand our horizons. Another thing I love about Shore is the small size that allows every student to create strong relationships with one another. I believe that the school provides every one of us with the ability to succeed in the future. Activities: I am the captain of the Football Team and a member of the Boys Lacrosse Team at Shore. I am the Treasurer of National Honor Society and a member of the Interact Rotary Club. Future Goals/Plans: In ten years I see myself working in either Business, Finance, or Psychology. I hope to find myself with a good job and living a happy life. I see myself still living in the area, but trying to travel as much as I possibly can while I?m still young. Per sonal Quote: ?I hate losing more than I even wanna win.? - Brad Pitt, ?Moneyball?

EIGHTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE BRINGS IN M ANY POTENTIAL SRHS STUDENTS This fall, Shore Regional held its annual 8th Gr ade Open House progr am for cur rent 8th gr ader s from across the sending region, as well as potential tuition students. As is always the goal, the progr am?s mission was to provide M onmouth County 8th-gr ade students with infor mation regar ding all of the wonder ful oppor tunities that are provided to students at Shore Regional. Upon entr y for a welcome and infor mation meeting that was presented by building administr ation, students were divided into color groups. The rotational for mat for the progr am placed prospective students/parents/guar dians in six different, 10-minute presentations located throughout the building. These theme-based presentations were based on the following content: I B Progr am & M edia Resources, EL A and Social Studies, M ath and Science, Wor ld L anguages and Fine Ar ts, Per for ming and I ndustr ial Ar ts, Health, PE, Athletics and Co-Cur r icular s. As families rotated throughout the progr am in small tour groups, they were guided/escor ted by both students and faculty. The tour s stopped at these stations to hear infor mation presented by member s of Shore?s dedicated and talented faculty. Shore?s philosophy is to have ?something for ever y student? despite the fact that it is a small school. This is of utmost impor tance to the administr ation and community as is the foundation for the school?s success.

FROM THE OFFICE OF SECURITY MR.MICHAELFURLONG PRACTICEENSURESSAFTEY:DRILLSAREKEY Aristotle once wrote, ?For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.? The same can be said for security procedures. The safety of your children in our schools, as well as the safety of the school staff and support personnel, is very important to us. In order to maintain a safe environment for our children to study and learn, it is necessary that we train and practice our emergency response plans by having realistic drills designed to exercise our procedures. There are many types of emergencies that could happen within a school (fire, intruders, bomb threats, medical emergencies etc.) Our District Security Team has made a commitment to create drills that simulate these types of emergencies under the supervision of the Oceanport and West Long Branch Police Departments and school-based administration. All students, administration, faculty, support and maintenance staff perform their various roles, as outlined in the Emergency Response Plans, during these drills. Once completed, these drills are then analyzed for strengths and weaknesses and modified as needed. The school district is working closely with local authorities to correctly implement these procedures. The goals of the training drills are to improve our ability to protect students, potentially save lives, and reduce possible injuries. It also allows us critical training in threat awareness. The Security Team recognizes the great importance of an environment most conducive to the learning process. Time and again we have been impressed by the dedication the faculty members exhibit during our security drills. Across the board, we have found the our staff to be positive, compliant, resourceful and amenable in regards to the many new and innovative training procedures implemented in our schools. Your children are spending their days in safer classrooms as a result. Our training is an ongoing process that continues throughout the school year. We, as a security team, believe students should be trained in our emergency procedures in an age appropriate manner. A Student Safety Presentation was created and disseminated to students where they learned security measures and how to respond accordingly in various emergency situations. Also, a Student Security Challenge pilot program was started at Shore Regional High School where student participation is rewarded with a donated lunch by Jersey Mike?s of West Long Branch. We believe the training students receive here will provide them with a basic foundation in emergency and security measures which they can take with them into the future. As always our main concern is the safety of all who enter our school district. There is strength in numbers. The success of the District Security Team is largely dependent upon collaboration with and support from our community of students, faculty, staff and parents as well as local law enforcement and first responders. 14

FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE MR.JONWARNER As 2017 came to a close, many people at Shore Regional were already making preparations for the 2018-19 school year. Recent graduates of 2017 have already finished their first semester at the college level and/or have begun contributing in the work-world. Many of our current seniors have started receiving their first college acceptances thus, beginning the decision-making process of where to attend in the fall of 2018. As this year?s seniors move into their last semester of high school, the bulk of the college applications have been sent from the guidance office. In processing more than 600 applications, we are pleased to discover that many of our students have already received early acceptances to great colleges and universities such as Auburn University, Drexel University, Lafayette College, Georgetown University, Princeton University, and The Ohio State University. This is just a small sampling of the acceptance rewards that our students have earned this year and we are looking forward to the many additional acceptances to come. As we begin the 2018 calendar year, counselors will begin registering the students of the SRHS Class of 2022. This registration process will take place at the students?respective sending schools. Each student, with the assistance of their counselors, teachers, and parents, will map out their academic program for next year. Counselors registered students at Monmouth Beach the week of January 8; Oceanport the week of January 15, and West Long Branch the week of January 22. All other students will be registered individually by appointment at Shore Regional High School. The current freshman class (2021) is one of the largest in recent memory. With expectations of another full freshman class, SRHS continues to prove to be a great option for students who want an exceptional education that will prepare them for a successful future. The ability to retain students from our sending districts is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and student body. With the chill of winter here, we will be looking forward to the spring warmth and continued progress preparing students and parents for the next stage of their lives. Already having held our junior (student) and parent ?College Information Night," the guidance office will continue to review the college application and financial aid process and assist and guide students. The spring will also be a time when students will be taking a variety of standardized tests. Many students will be sitting for the SAT?s for the first time, in May and June most students will be taking PARCC assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and many students will be taking Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams in a variety of subjects. As another year quickly goes by, it is exciting to see the accolades, acceptances, and successes that our SRHS students have achieved. We truly have a wonderful group of students who are caring and kind individuals. 15

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FlyLikeanEagle The Boy Scouts of Amer ica (BSA) Troop 58 of Oceanpor t/Sea Br ight recently held a Cour t of Honor in celebr ation of their three new Eagle Scouts: M ichael Hor nung, Hunter War d and L ucas K irchber ger, all senior s at Shore Regional High School. Accor ding to Troop 58 Advancement Chair Sandi War d, Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or r ank attainable in the Scouting progr am. Only four percent of Boy Scouts are gr anted this r ank after a lengthy review process. The requirements necessar y to achieve this r ank take year s to fulfill. All three boys ear ned numerous badges in topics like Fir st Aid, Emer gency Preparedness, and L ifesaving; wor ked hundreds of volunteer hour s; and car r ied out Ocean por t M ayor Jay Cof f ee speak s community ser vice proj ects. M ichael led the t o t h e n ew Eagle Scou t s. troop in building an osprey nest in M onmouth Beach and cleaning up Gr iffin Par k. Hunter led the troop in constr ucting a gr avel path around the per imeter of Sommer s Par k in Oceanpor t. Finally, L ucas led the troop in completing a beautification proj ect of Sommer s Par k, including replacing the sign, painting a concrete block and planting flower s. They were honored at a ceremony at the Oceanpor t Hook & L adder and were presented with letter s of congr atulations from sever al groups including the President of the United States, the New Jer sey Gover nor ?s office, and a Proclamation from Jay Coffee, the M ayor of Oceanpor t. 16

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Wh at 's Next ? Look forward to the spring musical, The Wedding Singer. It's 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancĂŠe leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie,The Wedding Singer's sparkling new score does for the '80s what Hairspray did for the '60s. Just say yes to the most romantic musical in twenty years.

Th e Weddin g Sin ger Cast Box: Robbie Har t - Jake Cecero Sammy - Steve Ostrom Geor ge - TJ Macaluso Jim - Ryan Kozak Julia Sullivan - Georgi Schnappauf Holly - Isabella Antoon Glen Guglia - Murray Elinson Rosie - Cape Miele L inda - Ava Bonanno Angie - Felicia Aschettino Ricky - Aaron Sigmond-Warner

Joe Pendleton- Jared Cohen M r s. Jor dan- Gianna Cappillo M essenger 7013- Isabella Antoon Julia Far nswor th- Georgi Schnappauf Tony Abbott- Jake Cecero Bette L ogan- Ellie George M ax L evene- Ryan Kozak M r s. Ames- Maggie Harvey Susie- Skylla Silva Ann- Hailey Katzenberger Detective Williams- Nina Areyan Fir st Escor t- Hailey Katzenberger Second Escor t- Skylla Silva Wor kman- Charlie Spellman L efty- Gavin Hegglin Doctor - Summer Ward Plainclothesman- Summer Ward Passenger s- Nina Areyan, Jake Cecero, Maggie Harvey, Gavin Hegglin, Ryan Kozak, Charlie Spellman, Summer Ward

Ensemble - Nina Areyan, Danielle Bristol, Gianna Cappillo, Jared Cohen, Sarah Farber, Ravenna Gemignani, Ellie George, Maggie Harvey, Jack Hester, Hailey Katzenberger, Megan Kelly, Sadie Moran, Taylor Papera, Litzy Rafael, Skylla Silva (dance captain), Charlie Spellman, Summer Ward, Saylor Whiteman, Zheling Yi Photos by Lors Photography

RAISE YOUR VOICE M r s. L inda Ensor and the staff of Voices liter ar y magazine held its fall coffeehouse event this winter. This event featured a student ar t show, poetr y readings, and musical render ings.

SRHS STUDENTS M AKING A SPLASH Sen ior M ax Walt h er sw im s h is best t im es in Ten n essee Senior Max Walther made waves at the USA Swimming Winter Junior National Championship in Knoxville, TN, from Dec. 5-10. Competing as a member of the Community YMCA Red Bank Swim Team, Walter said he competed in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle, the 100-yard butterfly, and the 200 yard individual medley. He scored his best times in all four swims, said Walter. ?I love the team. Whatever team I'm on, the people are always great,? said Walter, who also belongs to the Shore Regional High School swim team. ?I like racing other people, seeing who?s better.? Walther said he has been swimming competitively since he was seven years old, and practices six days a week. He said balancing the workload of school and swimming can be tough. ?Sometimes you feel less obligated to do work, but you have to remind yourself that you?re doing it for yourself. If you care enough, you?ll do it,? said Walther. He said last year he took part in the YMCA Nationals in April in Greensboro, NC, and plans to attend again this year. He also competes in smaller competitions and dual meets throughout the year. According to the YMCA, the USA Swimming Winter Junior National Championships are for the top 10 percent of swimmers in the country who participate in and are members of USA Swimming.

Soph om or e Aidan Joh n son Sw ash bu ck les His Way t o Fr an ce Shore Regional High School Sophomore Aidan Johnson traveled to France in early December to compete in the Cadet World Cup fencing championship. He scored 57th out of 240, and advanced to Slovakia in January. Johnson said he fell in love with the sport of fencing as a young child, after seeing it on television. Additionally, his love for Star Wars sealed the deal. ?If you?re good and you enjoy it, it?s great,? said Johnson, the day before heading to France to compete in his first international championship on Dec. 9 and 10. ?Who wouldn?t want to play with swords?? Johnson said he started training at Atlantic Fencing Academy in Tinton Falls, and moved to Empire United Fencing in Jersey City when he was 12. In January 2017, the Jersey City club merged with the Fencers Club in Manhattan, and now Johnson takes the train to New York City four days a week to train. He said the tough schedule ?teaches you how to get your work done and time management. You?ve got to get homework done during ASP and on the train.? Although fencing sounds exotic, Johnson said it is a fairly common sport. He explained how the independent aspect of the sport is both the greatest challenge and the greatest reward. ?There?s no team events, it?s all individual. It?s all mental,? he said. ?You can be strong physically, but if you?re not strong mentally, there?s no team to back you up.? Johnson explained that ranking is done by age, and he is categorized as a Cadet, which is generally 14-16-year-olds.. He made the top 20 in the Cadet category, which qualified him to attend the World Cup.

To br ing awareness to Computer Science Education week 12/4-12/10, Shore Regional students par ticipated in an Hour of Code Activity after school hosted by the Shore Computer Science Club. ?

Nothing"SADD'About HelpingOthers In an effort to facilitate the high school transition, the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club visits the sending district middle schools for a peer-to-peer mentoring session. The students from the club sign up on a voluntary basis and Mrs. Jennifer Czajkowski, SADD Club advisor and SAC (Student Assistance Counselor), schedules the meetings with the other school counselors. The SADD students traveled to Frank Antonides, Maple Place and Monmouth Beach. The Shore Regional SADD students sat on a panel and answered the questions of the current eighth grade students. Topics included the typical day at Shore Regional High School, inquiries about athletics, activities and clubs as well as the rigor of the classes. The current eighth grade students were very excited to hear about ?high school life? from our Shore Regional High School students. Most of eighth grade students from all three schools stated they had attended the eighth grade open house and enjoyed the presentation. The peer-to-peer presentation facilitates the student transition from middle school into high school.

ANOTABLEALUMNI Serving Wit h Honor "Throughout my years at Shore Regional, I learned so much more than what is taught in the curriculum. By enrolling in, and earning my diploma in the International Baccalaureate Programme, I learned to challenge myself and manage my time in ways that are critical to success at Kings Point. The lessons learned in leadership and respect have directly correlated to embracing the values of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, making it an easy choice for me to commit to serving our country as a Naval Officer. My advice to Shore students is to take full advantage of the opportunities that come with attending, especially through the mentorship available with the great faculty you are with every single day." M idshipman Claire Aikins? SRHS 2017

FARMTOTABLE:EATFRESH With the help of Jeanne Patterson, Building, maintaining, and Mr. Jared Aprahamian's Shore Regional harvesting the gardens creates a bond Environmental between students and Science classes the natural world, as continue to build it exposes them to upon the school every aspect of how garden with the their food is created. addition of two new Crops grown this year raised beds. The include; beats, Swiss school garden serves chard, celery, as an extension to the kohlrabi, arugula, classroom, as it lettuce, sweet teaches students the potatoes, kale and The IB Environmental Systems and Society fundamental lesson of turnips. class is seen here harvesting sweet potatoes. "seed to table." 21

Let M e Take an Elf -ie! MINDINGTHEJETS' BUSINESS Shore Regional?s marketing students recently attended the Annual Jets Business Day at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford.

Through an interactive tour, students were given the opportunity to see exclusive areas at MetLife stadium and to hear from top executives on the different business facets involved in running an NFL franchise. Speakers were representatives from various departments, such as marketing, sales, partnerships, finance, hospitality, customer service, and other operations. Individual speakers provided students with their knowledge of sales and marketing for a professional football team. They spoke about the education and experiences that would help them be successful in this competitive industry. The New York Jets Group Sales Team hosted the event that exposed

students to the many possibilities that exist in the field of sports and entertainment marketing.

The Shore Regional High School Class of 2021 held a holiday-themed movie night fund r aiser. This event was hosted for children in the local community, and the students screened the holiday movie, Elf. The Class of 2021, led by adviser M r s. Chelsea Patber g, also r an an ar t table, photo mur al, and awar ded pr izes for ?Best Elf? and ?M ost Holiday Spir it? costumes. Approximately 25 children donned their holiday best, while member s of the freshman class and their parents r an the ar t table, photo booth, refreshment stands, and ticket booth. Parents of the Class of 2021 generously donated mater ials for cocoa, bever ages, baked goods, and a popcor n machine, as well as decor ations and their time. Wegman?s in Ocean Township donated 20 pizzas for the event. The Class of 2021 hopes to make this an annual event for local children!

AroundtheShore: One of Shore Regional High School?s own has been honored for his ser vice to the distr ict. Assistant Pr incipal of Athletics and Activities, M r. Har r y S. Chebookj ian, was awar ded the 2017 NJSI AA Ser vice Awar d at the Hamilton M anor in Hamilton, NJ. Accor ding to the or ganization, in or der to receive the Ser vice Awar d, the nominee must have made an outstanding contr ibution to NJSI AA/High School Athletics in New Jer sey. The New Jer sey State I nter scholastic Athletic Association, founded in 1918, is a voluntar y, non-profit or ganization made up of 433 accredited public, pr ivate and non-public high schools in the state. The New Jer sey Association j oining with the other for ty nine State Associations constitutes the National Feder ation of State High School Associations which has represented the best interests of high school athletics since 1920, and today represents 22,000 schools, more than 330,000 coaches, and almost 4.5 million high school athletes.

Holiday Express contacted Mrs. Mari Lavin and asked her art students to make the mice ornaments to distribute at their various charity events. Lavin's 2D Design and IB art students made hundreds. They were delivered at the beginning of December and were quickly in good hands! The Holiday Express mission is to deliver music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year.

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