The Beacon A Student Publication of Shore Regional High School

Volume 53, Issue 1 Senior Edition 2017

IN THIS ISSUE:

Important informationabout finals and graduation Find your schedule for finals and get important information about graduation.See Page 2

Looking back Travel back in time as you check out some faculty prom and senior photos, as well as things that were popular in 1998 and 1999. See Page 3

Memories galore Check out photos, advice for underclassmen, and parting words from your class leaders.See Pages 6 and 7

What’s next?Seniors share their future plans.See Pages 4 and 5

School News

Memories & Wisdom

Seniors’Future Plans

Memories & Advice

Final Farewells

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2017 ValedictorianKatie Lamb

2017 Salutatorian Rachel Primavera

I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that I have had to become involved at Shore Regional. Over the last four years, Shore has taught me so much, both in and out of the classroom. Most of all, I have learned the importance of doing your best and challenging yourself. My advice to students would be to always give your best effort, whether you’re in the classroom, on the field, or on the stage. Take advantage of every opportunity to learn new skills. You will only get as much out of your high school experience as you put into it. Use this time to try new things and meet new people. Take classes that allow you to explore your interests and help you to form your own ideas about the world. Push yourself beyond your limits, never settling for anything less than your best. More than anything else, my advice would be to enjoy your time with your friends. Find friends who support you and your ambition. Embrace the time you have together and let them know how much you care about them. I would not be where I am today without the support of my friends and family. I am so grateful to everyone at Shore who has made my high school experience so special.

These past four years at Shore Regional have been such a memorable experience. I have made so many friendships and memories that I will carry with me as I move on from high school. I also take with me the many lessons that I have learned, which have helped shape me into the person I am today. One of the most important lessons I have learned is to not let fear stop you from trying something new. In the beginning of my freshman year, I was debating whether or not I should try out for the play with Shore Players. I was very scared of auditioning, not only because I had stage fright, but also because I did not know anyone involved in Shore Players. I decided not to let my nerves get the best of me and I auditioned. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made at Shore as I have made lifelong friendships and amazing memories. Shore Regional has also taught me the importance of perseverance. There were many times when the amount of homework, tests, and activities became overwhelming, but I have learned that you must simply try your best. If you give it your all, no matter the outcome, it is the amount of hard work and determination that you put in that matters. The advice that I would give to students in Shore Regional would be to go outside of your comfort zone. Do not be scared to try something new because of what other people may think of you. You may come to find the unexpected as a pleasant surprise. I would also tell the students at Shore Regional to be kind. A small act of kindness, whether it be a smile in the hallway or helping someone with homework, can go a long way. You may not realize the positive impact of your actions, but they could make someone’s day. High school can bring stress to students, so it is important to try and make high school the best experience for everyone and everybody has the ability to do this. I am so grateful for the lessons I have learned at Shore Regional that have prepared me for the real world. God bless the class of 2017, we did it!

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Katie Lamb will attend Villanova University in the fall. She plans to study math and

statistics.

From your advisorsRead goodbye letters from your class advisors.See Page 8

Rachel Primavera will attend Monmouth University in the fall. She plans to study early childhood education.

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Friday, June 16th: 7:30-9:30 Block 1 (White) 9:40-11:40 Block 3 (White)

Monday, June 19th: 7:30-9:30 Block 1 (Blue) 9:40-11:40 Block 3 (Blue)

Tuesday, June 20th: 7:30-9:30 Block 2 (White) 9:40-11:40 Block 4 (White)

Weds., June 21st: 7:30-9:30 Block 2 (Blue) 9:40-11:40 Block 4 (Blue)

Thurs., June 22nd: 7:30-9:30 Makeup Session 1 9:40-11:40 Makeup Session 2

SHORE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Board of EducationElizabeth Garrigal, President

Frank J. Pingitore, Vice-PresidentDavid Baker

Paul Christopher, Ed.D.Elizabeth DeGiulioRichard McKenna

Diane K. MerlaRonald O’NeillThomas Welsh

AdministrationSuperintendent: Thomas G. Farrell

Business Administrator: Corey J. Lowell, SFORegional Director of Curriculum &

Instruction: Jeanette Baubles, Ed.D.Principal: Vincent G. DalliCardillo

Assistant Principal of Athletics & Activities: Harry S. Chebookjian III

Assistant Principal: Peter Bruccoleri Shared Director of Guidance: Jonathan Warner

Shared Director of Special Services: Lolly Yacona

The Beacon StaffAdvisor: Mrs. Victoria Martin & Mrs. Victoria KoontzContributors: Beacon Staff & Kathryn Lamb, Rachel Primavera, Michael Perri, faculty & staff, senior class

contributors The Beacon is published several times a year by the students at SRHS, West Long

Branch, New Jersey. The staff encourages letters and editorials from interested readers. Items for possible publication should be submitted to The Beacon Staff, c/o

Victoria Martin Room A-10, Shore Regional High School.

The views and opinions expressed in this paper do not necessarily represent those of the staff or the administration of Shore Regional High School.

SCHOOL NEWSIMPORTANT

INFORMATIONFOR ALL SENIORS

Senior Class Meeting

Thursday, June 15th1:45pm

Auditorium

Graduation Practice

Thursday, June 22ndbeginning promptly at 10:00 am at the

Monmouth University OceanFirst Bank Center

Report for GraduationThursday, June 22nd

promptly at 4:45 pm to your assigned

classroom

2017 FINAL EXAM

SCHEDULE

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MEMORIES & WISDOMLOOKING BACK...

with some faculty throwbacksA: B: C: D:

F: G:

A: Mrs. Ensor, B: Ms. Sher, C: Mrs. Cook, D: Mrs. Cocco, E: Mrs. Gilbert, F: Mrs. Mazza, G: Ms. Bahrs, H: Mrs. Moran, I: Ms. McGowan

H: I:

E:

Infographic by Alexandra Lockwood

Here’s what was

happening in 1998 and

1999...

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SENIORS SHARE PLANS

Claire Aikens- attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy and study marine transportation.Hope Allem- attend Marist College and study psychology.Lily Anderson- attend High Point University and study biology with a pre-med track.Mackenzie Arkenau- attend Stockton University and study child development.Kofi Awa- attend Rutgers University (New Brunswick) and study mechanical engineering.Zach Bartram- solve the world hunger issue, cementing the Bartram name in history.Nina Berbick- attend The Savannah College of Art and Design and persue a career that will allow me to travel the world.Kelly Bolsch- attend the University of Mary Washington.Jeffrey Bonner- attend High Point University.Rebecca Brown- attend the University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy.Carli Brush Stoll- attend Flagler College.Josh Campi- attend the United States Military Academy and become an officer in the Army.Sandra Chen- attend Monmouth University.Anna Cooper- attend Stevens Institute of Technology, where I will study biomedical engineering and play field hockey.Kayla Cosentino- attend Monmouth University and study education and psychology.Alexandra Dunn- join the Army Reserves and take the year to complete basic training and job training, and then attend Towson University to double major in biology and Earth and space science and minor in physics.Matthew Dutra- attend Brookdale and study education.Danielle Fisher- attend Elon University and study business.Emma Foster- attend Stonehill College and major in biology. Anna Giordano- attend New York University and study global public health and food studies.Ulises Guzman- attend Belmont University and study music business/management.Julianna Hansen-Fliedner- attend the University of Delaware and study psychology.Ian Hendricksen- attend McGill University and study physics.Kaitlyn Hunter- attend The College of New Jersey and study biology on a pre-med track.Lukas Jackey- attend Brookdale and then transfer to Rutgers.Stephen Johnson- attend Stevens Institute of Technology and study business.Corey Karpe- attend Wagner College and study to be a physician assistant in their accelerated program, and then join Doctors Without Borders.Katie Lamb- study math and statistics at Villanova University.Victoria LaMorte- attend Fairleigh Dickinson University and play field hockey.Gianna LaPorta- attend Rowan University to study being awesome.

Peter Livingston- attend Penn State University and study aerospace engineering.Alexandra Lockwood- attend School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and major in illustration.Troy Maher- attend Auburn University and study pre-law.Matthew Malley- attend West Virginia University.Tom Mannino- attend Syracuse University. Ashley Mapelli- attend Monmouth University and study education.Allie McGowan- attend Virginia Tech and major in psychology.Kelly McNicholas- attend Drexel University and study environmental engineering.Maddy Miller- attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmingon and study art and environmental sciences.Chris Miller- go to Brookdale to get my associate’s degree then transfer to a four year school.Allee Moro- attend Towson University.Jillian Murphy- attend University of Tampa and study film.Samantha Myers- attend University of Alabama and study restaurant management.Tim O’Brien- attend Catholic University in Washington, D.C. to study in the school of architechture, play athletics in some capacity, and enjoy all D.C. has to offer.Bryan O’Donnell- attend Eckerd College and study sociology.Kelsey O’Neill- continue my academic and athletic careers at Fairfield University.Dan O’Neill- attend Providence College and study finance.Emma Oglensky- attend George Washington University and study international affairs.Nicholas Olivadotti- attend Monmouth University and study archaeology.Connor Pavlinet- attend Brookdale Community College and study business. Matt Pennell- attend Bentley University and play football and study business.Michael Perri- attend Fordham University and study economics and finance in the global business program. Rachel Primavera- attend Monmouth University and study early childhood education Julia Racioppi- attend Brookdale in the fall.Sarina Redaelli- attend Relativity School and study education about dance. Allie Reiser- attend Towson University and study occupational therapy.Olivia Rescigno- attend Muhlenberg College to study theater and communications.Alexa Rich- attend University of Vermont and study environment and wildlife preservation.Nathalie Rosas- attend Penn State University.Alexis Ruggiero- attend The University of Arizona and study business.Molly Santi- attend Towson University to play field hockey and study English with a concentration in secondary education.Brittany Sawyer- attend Monmouth University and study chemistry.

After graduation, I plan to...

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FOR LIFE AFTER SHORE

Paige Sempkowski- attend Cabrini University and study education.Julia Sgro- attend Marist College and study environmental science.Camile Simon- attend Stevens Institute of Technology and study computer science. Sam Slattery- attend Loyola University Maryland.Dean Smolokoff- attend Monmouth University and study accounting, study abroad, and experience different environments.Nancy Sniffen- attend the Pace University Honors College and persue a degree in digital cinema and filmmaking.Morgan Spellman- attend Montclair State and study business.Mason Stelfox- attend University of South Carolina.Katherine Stephens- attend Purdue University and study law and society.Sarah Sudowsky- attend the University of Rhode Island and study psychology and education.Olivia Teufel- attend The University of Alabama to study nursing.Pierre Thormann- make candles.George Todres- attend University at Albany and study business.Faith Watts- attend University of South Carolina.Lauran Wollman- attend The University of Scranton and study biology.Kayla Young- attend Florida State University and major in advertising.Bryanna Zabe- attend Brookdale College and study criminal justice.

All seniors were given the opportunity to share future plans. Responses are self-reported by students; some have been

edited for space and content.

After graduation, I plan to...

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SENIOR MEMORIES

All seniors were given the opportunity to contribute pictures to the “Senior

Memories” section. Pictures were edited due to space constraint.

2017 Student Council President Katie Lamb

Serving Shore Regional as the Student Council President for the past year has been an extremely humbling and rewarding experience. I joined Student Council as a freshman because I wanted to become involved at Shore and my sister was a member when she was in high school. I was fortunate enough to serve as the Board of Education representative during my sophomore and junior years; this experience was extremely rewarding as it gave me the opportunity to speak with the Board, keeping them updated on what the different clubs at Shore were doing. One of the most rewarding parts of being on Student Council is working to plan an event and seeing the rest of the school enjoy it. From Battle of the Classes to volleyball tournaments, Student Council helps to make Shore more enjoyable for everyone. The last four years on Student Council have been so memorable, but my senior year has easily been the most meaningful. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as president. Over the past year, I have grown significantly as a leader. Student Council has taught me so much about responsibility and setting a good example for the underclassmen. I am so thankful for Mrs. Ross and Mrs. DellaVolpe for always supporting me. As both Student Council advisors and my teachers, Mrs. Ross and Mrs. DellaVolpe have challenged and inspired me. Their constant support has made my time as president so much more meaningful. Participating in Student Council has been one of the highlights of my time at Shore. I will miss the organization greatly but am confident that it is being left in good hands.

2017 Senior Class President Michael Perri

Looking back on the past four years, it is clear to me that no other group of kids could make up a better senior class. Being class president for the last two years has shown me, whether it be through Battle of the Classes or our various fundraisers, that the members of the senior class work together with open arms and a smile. We are proud to have many star athletes, some moving on to play for the next four years. We also have star students who I am confident will be at the top of their respective fields. Most importantly. every student is unbe-lievably kind and caring. Each student is a unique individual, part of the greater whole of the senior class. I wish them the best of luck in the future, and I thank all of you for a great four years.

Michael Perri will attend Fordham

University this fall. He plans to study

economics and finance in the global

business program.

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SENIOR ADVICE

2017 Senior Class President Michael Perri

Looking back on the past four years, it is clear to me that no other group of kids could make up a better senior class. Being class president for the last two years has shown me, whether it be through Battle of the Classes or our various fundraisers, that the members of the senior class work together with open arms and a smile. We are proud to have many star athletes, some moving on to play for the next four years. We also have star students who I am confident will be at the top of their respective fields. Most importantly. every student is unbe-lievably kind and caring. Each student is a unique individual, part of the greater whole of the senior class. I wish them the best of luck in the future, and I thank all of you for a great four years.

“...to put themselves out there and go out of their comfort zone in high school.”

“...not to judge someone before they get to know them.”

“...to try their best always and not to procrastinate.”

“...to manage their time wisely and try new things. I would tell them not to be afraid to do something new, whether it be a class or

joining a new club.”

“...to participate in school activities, such as the sophomore carnival, BOTC entrance

and events, and prom. I would tell them not to slack off on school work or procrastinate

with homework, even as a freshman.”

“...to challenge themselves academically because it pays off in the long run,

especially when applying to colleges.”

“...to not seclude themselves from others when stressed with school work or personal problems because friends can help you see different perspectives and make you feel

better.”

“...to enjoy every minute of high school because it goes by quickly. I would tell

them not to be afraid to try something new.”

“...to get involved in as much as they can because time flies and you don’t want to

miss out on anything. I would tell them not to procrastinate and wait until the last

minute to do things.”

“...to work hard academically because

although they might not be thinking about college yet, colleges look at the classes you

took and the grades you earned. Also, procrastinating leads to last minute stress.”

“...to have fun with friends when you can because it goes by fast. I would tell them

not to waste time because it causes too much stress to get an

assignment done.”

“...don’t care about anything or anyone too much; focus on school.”

“I would tell underclassmen...

“I was in a T.V. commercial in the 6th grade”

Katie Lamb

“Best pong player in Shore history”

Kris Chrysanthopoulos

“I’ve lived in Canada

“I own a mini travel grill”

Ian Hendricksen

Kaitlyn Hunter

“I can make minute made rice in 59 seconds”

David Laporta

“I can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

backwards”

Olivia Rescigno

“I can make a mean meme”

Nick Olivadotti

“I’m charming”

Josh Campi

“I can eat so much ice cream…

it’s unreal”

“I tweet my breakfast everyday - follow me

@ggranier5”

Gabrielle Granier

Dean Smolokoff

“I’ve spent time with my uncle in Alaska hunting

wolverines”

Cameron Walsh

Inforgraphic by Tea Damiano

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FINAL FAREWELLSTo the Class of 2017,

Four years ago, we started out as “aliens” to each other - very green indeed - not knowing much about being in high school, let alone coming together

as a class.

With every activity in which we participated over the years, we became closer. From Battle of the Classes, to the Sophomore Carnival, to Junior

Prom and the Senior Fashion Show, we bonded.

During Battle of the Classes we spent many late nights together decorating hallways, using more masking tape than any other class because we were assigned to B Hall, the longest hallway in the building! Rehearsing our

BOTC entrance was always a lot of fun. With only a few precious minutes of gym time, we were able to put together every choreographed dance step. Sometimes a loud whistle was all that was required to get you back on

track.

Sophomore year and junior year were all about our magnificent castle. Sophomore year was a show stopper at our carnival, as it set the stage for our Disney theme. Wearing adorable costumes: Tigger, Winnie The Pooh, Donald Duck, Mrs. Potts, Minnie Mouse, Woody, and even a Dalmation,

you all had a great time together interacting with the kids and each other. Our junior year it became the backdrop to our “Midsummer Night’s Dream” themed prom. This was a beautiful evening, under many white lights and a garden pergola where you all danced the night away while eating endless

amounts of Buffalo Wild Wings. Setting up, taking down, and repurposing the castle became our hallmark and symbolized how strong

and grand you all are.

Then came senior year and our fashion show. This was a spectacular event. Whether you worked behind the scenes, or were up on the runway strutting your stuff, each of you participated in your own way to contribute to this

amazing afternoon.

I am so proud of how far you have all come over your high school career. It has been a pleasure to watch each of you mature into young adults and

grow as a class. I am so happy to have been a part of it and I hope you have enjoyed every minute, as I know I have.

As you graduate and move on to new endeavors, I know you will be able to look back fondly on the memories that we have created together at Shore. Remember all of the experiences that you have had and hold tight to the

friendships that you have made. This high school truly is a special place.

Dream big and work hard to accomplish your goals in life. You never know where the future will take to you, but always know that you have each

other... your Shore family… the class of 2017.

Best of luck to all of you,

Mrs. DeFino

To the Class of 2017,

When I was asked to be your co-advisor in the beginning of your sophomore year, I had no idea what would lie ahead. To

come into the fray with both the Sophomore Carnival and Battle of the Classes looming on the horizon less than a month

apart from each other, can be a flabbergasting experience. I soon came to realize, however, that any event done

with such a wonderful group of individuals as you all would be a fantastic experience.

Thank you all for making my time as a class advisor not

only enjoyable, but also truly memorable. It has been a pleasure to see you all come together as a class from the

panhandling Disney characters at the Sophomore Carnival to the elegant and stylish models at the Senior

Fashion Show. A quick aside concerning the carnival - I can honestly say that when I entered the education field, I never thought I would have to defend myself from the supersoaker

onslaughts of Mrs. Potts and Tigger. It’s the little things that I think I’ll remember most.

You have accomplished so much as a class, and I am

confident that you will continue to do so as you venture forth from your alma mater, Shore Regional. Never stop achieving,

scoring, dreaming, dancing like nobody’s watching, or being the best you can be. All of your

experiences here at Shore - your friendships, your classes, your clubs and teams - have set you on the right track for success

and greatness.

Wishing you all the best in life,

Mr. Carney