Tag: Howell High School

  • Howell councilman’s goal: Attract young people to local government

    Howell councilman’s goal: Attract young people to local government

    HOWELL – Township Councilman Thomas Russo wants to use an internship program to attract more young people to local government. Russo is a lifelong Howell resident and a 2005 graduate of Howell High School, where he was member of the Rebels’ varsity wrestling and lacrosse teams. He sought and won his first four-year term on…

  • Howell High School principal details proposed upgrades to building

    Howell High School principal details proposed upgrades to building

    HOWELL – During a recent appearance before the Township Council, Jeremy Braverman, the principal of Howell High School, described planned improvements at the building. The improvements are part of a $39.8 million referendum that will be placed before voters on Oct. 2 by the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education. Residents of the…

  • Howell H.S. teacher named Monmouth County Teacher of the Year

    Howell H.S. teacher named Monmouth County Teacher of the Year

    A social studies teacher at Howell High School has been named the Monmouth County Teacher of the Year for 2018-19. Todd Curtis, who teaches social studies to students in the 10th through 12th grades, was one of 21 teachers recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education as the 2018-19 County Teachers of the Year…

  • Four ordinances set for public hearings at Howell council meeting

    Four ordinances set for public hearings at Howell council meeting

    HOWELL – Members of the public will have a chance to voice their opinions on four ordinances that have been introduced by the Township Council. A public hearing on each ordinance will be held when the council meets at the municipal building on June 12. Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilman Bob Walsh…

  • World language students share cultures at Howell’s International Day

    World language students share cultures at Howell’s International Day

    HOWELL – Meryl Norych has served as Howell High School’s world language supervisor and each year she brings together students who take a foreign language for an annual event known as International Day. The 2018 edition of International Day was held in the gym on May 24. Students who take French, Italian and Spanish did…

  • Howell High School students excel at conference

    Howell High School students excel at conference

    Demetri Allen, Gio Belfiore, Kayla Devosa, Thomas Foti, Jimmy Guinee, Deana Lucas, Robbie Wetzel and David Wagenblast, who are members of Howell High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA), participated in the NJ-TSA State Leadership Conference on Nov. 21 at The College of New Jersey, Ewing. The students are advised by Sherry Roses and volunteer Jennifer…

  • Howell coach Gagliano collects another wresting honor

    Howell coach Gagliano collects another wresting honor

    By Charles Daye Staff Writer The greatest wrestling season in the history of Howell High School was honored with yet another memorable award. Howell’s wrestling coach, John Gagliano, recently was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association New Jersey Coach of the Year for the 2016-17 season. This prestigious honor will join the other awards that…

  • Howell students feel gratified at end of successful coat drive

    Howell students feel gratified at end of successful coat drive

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – Students at Howell High School have been working with local charities and with Family and Children’s Services of Monmouth County to collect and donate coats to people in need during the holiday season. Teacher Karen Talalas has worked with the Vocabulary Football League (VFL), which is run through…

  • Fire survivors recount experiences for high school students

    Fire survivors recount experiences for high school students

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer Two survivors of a fire that claimed the lives of three students on the campus of Seton Hall University almost 17 years ago recently told students at Howell High School the decisions they make can have lifelong consequences for other people. During a presentation to Howell students on Oct. 19,…