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Rumson-Fair Haven track girls best in Central Jersey Group II
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The girls NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II Indoor Track and Field Championships were an All-Monmouth County affair. The top five slots all went to teams from Monmouth County, with Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School winning the intercounty competition on Feb. 8 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms…
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Future bright for rebuilt Spartans wrestling team
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Ocean Township High School’s young wrestling team made its presence felt this winter with a 16- 11 record, while also gaining valuable experience that will help the Spartans in the years to come. Coach Cip Apicelli’s team got past Shore Regional High School in the Shore Conference Tournament before bowing to…
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Road to Atlantic City starts with District 22 tournament
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Atlantic City aspirations are on the line as local grapplers gear up for the NJSIAA District 22 wrestling tournament. Raritan High School and Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) fell just shy of sectional titles in the state tournament, which wrapped last week. Long Branch High School also had a strong showing with…
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The M Spot
TOP PICK New Jersey Repertory Company presents the world premiere of “The M Spot” by Michael Tucker, star of TV’s “L.A. Law.” Jerry and Maddie have been married — forever — and are looking for something to recapture the former vitality of their marriage. They’ve been through the mill when it comes to therapists and…
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Need a mentor? Go to camp!
The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King of Ithaca, went to battle in the Trojan War, he placed his friend, Mentor, in charge of his son and his kingdom.Today, Mentor has become synonymous with someone who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced person.…
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Internships and other résumé-building opportunities available at camps
Students across the country are discovering that they can earn much more than cash as a camp counselor — they can obtain résumé-building experience or even academic credit. In today’s world, a degree as well as several internships are nearly necessary to land that job, and while competitive internships may just result in filling the…
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There’s a reason they call it ‘the great outdoors’
The world has changed.Wii has replaced “Wheeeee!”Tweeting is no longer for the birds, and Blackberries aren’t for picking on a warm summer afternoon. Kids today spend twice as much time indoors than their counterparts two decades ago. But technology can be a great ally for families who want to spend more time in nature. NatureFind,…
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Things to consider before choosing a summer camp
Though February does not often elicit images of youngsters building campfires or playing games in the pool, the month more synonymous with the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day is a great time for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids. Summer camp is often something kids look forward to, and something they…
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Area schools and camps have so much to offer
Camp Excel Camp Excel is a specialized summer camp for children ages 5- 17 with ADHD, Asperger’s and others with social skills challenges. At Camp Excel, they focus on developing social skills and the social awareness necessary for better relationships.They teach children problem-solving skills and build self-esteem. The comprehensive program includes academics with special education…
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