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Ocean County College Celebrates Graduates At 57th Annual Commencement
TOMS RIVER – 1,438 associate degrees were conferred at Ocean County College’s 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony, the culmination of the graduates’ academic achievements. Approximately 730 students participated in the ceremony, which took place on Friday, May 24 onthe college’s main campus in Toms River. Stephan R....
Local High School Students, Alum Take Home Film Awards
HOWELL – As the school year begins to wrap up, students in the Music, Video, & Production (MVP) track of the Fine & Performing Arts Magnet Program saw a shining success at local film festivals. The MVP Program allows students as freshmen and sophomores to take part in classes...
Prom 2024: Allentown High School (73 PHOTOS)
Students from Allentown High School celebrated their prom Friday night at Stone Terrace in Hamilton Township. Dressed to impress, the prom-goers enjoyed the evening as they socialized, posed for photos and danced the night away. SUBSCRIBER BENEFIT: Subscribers can get free unlimited high-resolution digital photo downloads of any of our...
Top Educators Honored By School Board
BRICK – The Brick Township School District recognized its teachers and educational services professionals who were selected to be the 2023-24 Governor’s Educator of the Year for each school. The Governor’s Educator of the Year Program aims to recognize educators who have gone above and beyond in their...
Student Questions Counselors’ Job Cut
BERKELEY – As staff positions providing social emotional care for students were dissolved, a student went to bat for them. However, officials said that the guidance office in the upcoming year will be strengthened. A resolution passed at a recent Central Regional Board of Education meeting that eliminated two...
Tax Hike Possible Despite School Funding Help
LACEY – The local school district received promises of a lifeline with newly passed legislation. After facing significant budget cuts due to reduced state aid, the Governor signed two bills offering both financial relief and difficult choices for the district. Many local districts lost millions in funding due to...
Softball powerhouses St. John Vianney, Donovan rematch decided in final inning
TOMS RIVER -- Madison McDougall has not forgotten about the first time she faced Donovan Catholic. The St. John Vianney pitcher was on the mound in last year's Shore Conference final as arguably the best softball rivalry in New Jersey went to extra innings in what was ultimately another classic matchup between the two powerhouses.
Point Beach senior to graduate with associate’s degree
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — A Point Pleasant Beach High School student is set to graduate with her associate’s degree already under her belt after participating in the school’s Gull Flight School dual-credit program with Ocean County College. Through Gull Flight School, Micaela Presutti, a senior and Point Beach resident, was able to earn enough credits through dual enrollment to constitute an associate’s degree.
Barnegat High School Hosts Mock Motor Vehicle Crash to Raise Awareness
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat School District leadership announced that Barnegat High School (BHS) will stage a simulated motor vehicle crash for the senior class aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence. The mock simulation is held to emphasize this lesson especially around the prom season. Due to poor weather conditions, the event was moved from May 16 to June 12. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER School administrators are hoping that students will take this knowledge into their summer break and beyond. One in three alcohol-related teen traffic fatalities will occur during...
Jackson Memorial baseball showing it is not in transition, advances to Central 4 final
MANALAPAN - It was a season where the Jackson Memorial High School baseball program was in transition. However, here are the Jaguars, after an up and down regular season, in an NJSIAA sectional championship after a 2-1 win over Manalapan Friday in a Central Group 4 semifinal. "We were always doubted at...
Manasquan High Boys Lacrosse Advance to Group 2 Semi-finals; Brody & Kunz Each Hit 100 Career Goals
MANASQUAN, NJ - Following a dominant 19-1 victory over Absegami in the first round of the Group Tournament, Manasquan advanced to face Allentown in the second round. These two teams had not met in two years, making the game's outcome unpredictable. However, Manasquan maintained their momentum with another commanding win, defeating Allentown 18-7. Manasquans offensive prowess was led by Junior attackman Ryan Aldi, netting 7 points with 4 goals and 3 assists. Aldi was followed by fellow attackman Brandon Kunz, who collected 5 points with a 3 goal hat trick and 2 assists. Kunz came into this...
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