C ommUnitY n eWS MTHS Prom 2023

MANCHESTER – On behalf of the senior class, the senior class advisors would like to sincerely thank all of our helpers, volunteers, and chaperones who helped make this year’s Senior Prom a night to remember for our Senior Hawks.

Sincerest Thanks to Our 2023 Senior Prom Chaperones & Prom-Makers: Jennifer Ansbach, Amanda Bean, Paul DeSilva, Jen Eckert, Shannon Findlow, Ed Hudak, Rachel Kelly, Keith Lister, Nicolette Maloney, Ryan Maloney, Bri McKiernan, Michelle Masi, Casey O’Connor, Sarah Paturzo, Kim Payton, Tracey Raimondo, Jon Schnittman, Will Schmidt, Rachel Singer, Brian Slota, Sarah Thiffault, Vicki Trapp, Lisa Vecchione, & Suzanne Watters (and our several surprise senior prom greeters who popped in to welcome our guests as they arrivedthank you!).

Special Congratulations to our Senior Class Royalty, all of whom were greeted with raucous applause from their classmates:

2023 Senior Prom Court:

Richie Hubiak

Christian Isphording

Anthony Sievers

Deandrea Dawkins

Emily Kross

Natalie Perez

2023 Senior Prom Prince & Princess: Chris Baker & Kaye Huet

2023 Senior Prom King & Queen: Tyrone Benjamin & Nicole Collinson

As always, special gratitude to Christine Wolfman for her artistry and detail on the prom sashes. Flowers were donated through Colonial Florist in Lakehurst (through class credits from past sales).

Mainland in Manahawkin was ideal to work with: The food was great, the servers & staff were kind & helpful, and the venue was gorgeous! As always, they had plenty of praise for our MTHS guests who were seen as fun, polite, kind, and courteous - a testament to our school, our families, and our community!

2023 Clamfest

WHITING – Whiting United Methodist Church will be having their annual Clamfest on July 15. This again will be a “take-out” meal that is open to the community. The meal includes red or white clam chowder made with local clams, a stuffed clam in a hard shell and a homemade dessert. Each meal costs $15 and will need to be pre-ordered. It will also need to be heated. Orders will be picked up in a drive-through style at the rear of the church from 4 to 5 p.m.

To order your meals, call 609-971-6154 no later than July 12. Leave your name, phone number, please specify red or white clam chowder and what quantity you are ordering. If you have any questions, call the church office at 732-350-6878. Do not call the church office to place your order; please use the number listed above. Thank you!