Historical Society Monthly Meeting

HOWELL – Join the Howell Heritage and Historical Society for their monthly meeting on June 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Ardena Baptist Church.

The program for the evening will revolve around the United States military. All are welcome! Followed by the business meeting of the society.

Soccer Camp

HOWELL – Soccer Camp by Immanuel Bible Church with coaches from “Athletes In Action” open to boys and girls ages 5 to 13, Cost is $40. Camp is from June 19 to 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1244 W. Farms

Road, Howell.

Registration form: ibcnj.org/soccer-camp-registration-2022-2. questions, call 732-431-0299 or Ken Akselsen at 908839-4064.

Educator Selected As 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Distinguished Teacher

The distinguished teachers program recognizes faculty members who have made an extraordinary impact on the community through the integration of ambitious scholarship and dynamic student engagement. Each year, U.S. Presidential Scholars have the opportunity to name a teacher who they consider the most infl uential for this honor.

Senior Camryn Bartone, one of 161 high school seniors across the United States selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, nominated Mr. Mopsick for the distinguished teacher award.

“I feel honored to have been nominated by such an amazing young woman as Camryn Bartone. I am humbled and grateful by this recognition,” Mr. Mopsick said.

FREEHOLD – Matthew Mopsick, a social studies teacher at Freehold Township High School, was selected as a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Distinguished Teacher.

Everyone at the Freehold Regional High School District congratulates Mr. Mopsick on this outstanding recognition and applauds his dedication to the students at Freehold Township High School.

Schools Take Home Basie Awards

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Congratulations to Colts Neck and Howell High School for their wins at the Basie Awards!

The awards included:

• Outstanding Featured Performance In A Comedy – Male Identified Role: Joshua Ricatti (Colts Neck High School, “Don’t Tell Mother”)

• Outstanding All Student Orchestra

$6,450

(Tie): Anthony Limaldi (Howell High School, “Matilda”)

• Outstanding Chorus In A Musical: Howell High School, “Matilda”

• Outstanding Choreography: Brittany Cohen (Howell High School, “Matilda”)

• Outstanding Lead Performance In A Musical – Female Identified Role: Mia Suarez (Howell High School, “Matilda”)