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Ruoff dazzles on the stage and on the court

Courtney Kushnir April 20, 2017

All the world's a stage for senior Annie Ruoff of Monmouth Beach. Ruoff has performed  in plays and musicals since she was in the third grade and has been a part of 18 productions from her local community...

Photo Courtesy of Delia Noone

It’s All Greek to She

Shannon Damiano March 8, 2017

Junior Delia Noone of Middletown expresses her Greek culture through dance.

Sophomore Vivian DeRosa read an original Physics 101 at Coffeehouse in December.

DeRosa is more than just all ‘write’

Kaitlyn Hammond February 16, 2017

Cramped fingers and ink-stained hands are just occupational hazards for aspiring writer Vivian DeRosa of Ocean. At 15 years old, the sophomore has already finished the first draft of a novel and has plenty...

The girl behind the Northern Lights: Gao uses color in her artistry

Jack Mannion February 7, 2017

Sophomore Sabrina Gao of Freehold Township discusses her love of painting and her popular posters for this years Winter Ball.

Barth takes the big screen

Brigid Garrett January 7, 2017

Freshman Sawyer Barth of West Long Branch has been acting since fourth grade and was featured in Oscar nominated movie, Bridge of Spies

When he isnt trading items in hopes of a great find, junior Cameron DeStefano of Middletown works magic, as he did at Coffeehouse.

A magician with a passion for trading

Julia Pardee December 22, 2016

A battery-powered Star Wars candle. A paper clip. A pair of wireless headphones. Junior Cameron DeStefano of Middletown has traded them all on his mission to upgrade from a paper clip to “trade my way...

Dixson ‘shreds the gnar’ and serves the ‘guac’

Brigid Garrett December 3, 2016

Senior Kevin Dixson of Wall Township is recognized around CHS for his guacamole and competed at nationals for surfing last spring.

Photo courtesy of Ainsley Vetter

Vetter shines on ice and at Carnegie Hall

Jacqueline Geller November 9, 2016

Ice skating for 12 hours a week is only part of the after-school life for freshman Ainsley Vetter of Wall. At 14 years old, Vetter has already competed in ice dance on a national level and performed at...

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Lang goes the extra mile for CHS

Abby Silva September 16, 2016

As the president of the senior class and NHS as well as a member of Shore Regional High School’s varsity cross country and track teams, senior Sarah Lang of Monmouth Beach is running all over the place....

Sophomore James Sleeman on Neptune regularly performs at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.

Sleeman rocks to his own beat

Sarah Lynch June 17, 2016

Not many high schoolers play an instrument, but sophomore James Sleeman of Neptune plays four and is still willing to learn more. Although Sleeman focuses on his guitar and drum set, he also plays...

LaRochelle competes at Miss Teen New Jersey

Elizabeth Klemm March 3, 2016

Sophomore Sam LaRochelle of Middletown stood confidently as Juror No. 10 in the Drama Club’s fall production of “Twelve,” but standing confidently is no longer acting for her. LaRochelle competed...

Darcy Darbin: poet and novelist

Elizabeth Klemm December 23, 2015

Not many 17-year-olds can say they’ve written and published a novel, but senior Darcy Darbin of Middletown definitely can. Darbin released her first novel, “Hopeless,” on March 25, 2015. Darbin,...

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