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ON CAMPUS
Elizabeth Huang of Middletown has been named a 2013 Andrew J. Rider Scholar at Rider University, Lawrenceville. This is the second year Huang has received the award, which is the highest undergraduate achievement offered to students. Jessica O’Dwyer of Keyport has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Monmouth University, West…
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Defense separating SJV from other Lancer teams
Softball team is 14-2, top seed in MCT BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent St. John Vianney’s airtight defensive softball team plays for this time of year as it heads into tournament time. The Lancers, in search of a third straight Monmouth County Tournament title, won their opener, 4-1, over Middletown North on April 28 and play…
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IN THE SERVICE
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew R. Morrell, son of Donna and Robert Morrell Jr. of Port Monmouth, has graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Officer Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C. Nuclear Power School is a rigorous sixmonth course that trains officers and enlisted students in the science…
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An American tradition: camp
Millions of children nationwide become part of history For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment. This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is…
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Need a mentor? Go to camp!
Schools & Camps January is National Mentor Month, a time to celebrate and encourage the positive relationships that are critical to the development of children and youth — the positive relationships that are developed and encouraged each year at camp. The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King…
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Things to consider before choosing a summer camp
Schools & Camps 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,…
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Summer fun close to home
Schools & Camps Summer revelers often take to the skies, rails and waves to embark on a vacation adventure.With the kids out of school and relaxed hours at the workplace, individuals and families generally find that summer is the ideal time to plan a getaway. For those who find they don’t have the funds this…
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Camp defines and develops character
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Character development is tricky. It isn’t something that can be learned from a textbook or in a lecture — it is learned through teachable moments and experiences. So where can families turn to help provide the…
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Area schools and camps have so much to offer
Schools & Camps Around the Corner Art Center Around the Corner Art Center is anxious for summer to arrive and art camp to begin.The Little Picassos (ages 5-8) and Master Monets (8-13) bring lots of excitement, energy and creativity to the art center. Classes in clay and ceramics, mixed media, drawing and painting, cartooning, fashion…
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