Committed to Excellence
A Publication of the Kingsway Regional School District May 2018
Thespian of the Year AWARD MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Sharing the talents, achievements, and community involvement of the students and staff of Kingsway is one of my greatest joys. The pages of Inside Kingsway clearly will demonstrate why I take such pride in student and staff accomplishments.
Special Guests Visit Kingsway Kingsway hosted many special guests over the last few months, including the children of our faculty and staff during Bring Your Child to Work Day. There likely are some future Kingsway employees among those who visited. The children were fun and gave us all much to look forward to in the future. Another group of visitors brought a very different message to Kingsway — one of fighting against addiction and combatting the stigma associated with seeking help for our loved ones who are struggling with this disease. You can read about cheesesteak entrepreneur Tony Luke Jr. and his very personal enior Sarah Snook has been awarded Kingsway Regional story about the opioid addiction that claimed the life of his High School’s prestigious Thespian of the Year award. S son. A sad, gripping, and very moving story, Mr. Luke also Sarah is an accomplished singer, actress and dancer, and has spoke of the need to continue to educate our communities so played the roles of J. Mara in “Miracle on 34th Street” and Elsa that families know that they need not be ashamed and that Schraeder in “The Sound of Music”. they can get the help they need. Kingsway has a number of The award is presented to a senior who has held substantial programs that have been developed to address problems that roles in both the plays and musicals throughout their lead to such addictions. If you need information about these Kingsway career. programs, or assistance, please contact our Student Assistance Coordinator Fallon Milligan. Congratulations Sarah! On a much lighter note, our music program welcomed special guests over the last few months. Renowned trumpet player Kingsway Hosts and jazz musician Mr. Winston Byrd worked with students in the high school and middle school. He gave them experiences Addiction Awareness Program they never will forget. Plus, Mr. George Rabbai from the On the evening of May 3, Tony Luke Jr., Philadelphia Philadelphia Pops joined our Jazz Festival in March as the cheesesteak entrepreneur, delivered his personal story featured soloist. entitled “Misconceptions: A Parent’s Understanding of Addiction” to a group of parents, educators, and community Accolades to Staff and Students members in Kingsway High School’s Eitel Theater. KRHS Algebra II & Algebra II Lab teacher Alexandra Bossi Kingsway’s Student Assistance Coordinator Fallon Milligan has been selected to be profiled in the NJEA Review as coordinated the event in collaboration with the Gloucester one of 30 members under the age of 30 to be highlighted.
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Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT (Continued from Page 1)
Congratulations Ms. Bossi. Rowan University has accepted Of course, don’t miss reading about our Seniors of the Month, Mrs. Ann Marie Moraca, KRHS honors chemistry and STEM or checking out our Spotlight Students of the Month at both Seminar teacher, to participate in a special camp for the High School and Middle School. Our students also have engaging students in materials, science, and engineering been honored for their artistic achievements, acting ability, and careers. We look forward to the knowledge Mrs. Moraca will don’t miss the story about our delegation’s achievements at the bring back to school in September. New Jersey Model Congress! Please read about our teachers and employees of the There is so much more…Read on! month: Mr. Joseph Henderson, Visual & Performing Arts, Mr. Brent Dodulik, Health and Physical Education Department, Dr. James J. Lavender and Mrs. Pam Ogren, Facilities and South Main Office. A very special shout out to Mr. Dodulik, who also has been named Superintendent of Schools Volleyball Coach of the Year by the National Federation of High School Sports!
Kingsway Hosts Addiction Awareness Program recovery coaches, Tony Luke Jr., and Sgt. Danielle LoRusso of the (Continued from Page 1) Gloucester County Prosecutor’s office. At the conclusion of the event, Mr. Luke encouraged the use of County Municipal Alliance and the Gloucester County #brownandwhite on social media platforms. Referencing the Prosecutor’s Office. two colors of heroin, the hashtag is meant to inspire real, honest The event kicked-off with an open-house networking and conversations about heroin addiction. Mr. Luke reiterated his resource hour, where 16 community agencies, including message: “Not a number, but a human being. It’s time to look at Hampton Behavioral Health Center, The Counsel on addiction differently.” Compulsive Gambling, Behavioral Wellness and Recovery Center, Family Strengthening Network, and the Center for Family Services, were present with a wealth of resources and information to share. Kingsway Superintendent of Schools Dr. James J. Lavender provided opening remarks, highlighting Kingsway’s current practices and policies aimed at deterring the use of illegal substances. After heroin claimed the life of his son, Anthony Luciano III, in March of 2017, Tony Luke Jr. set out to dispel the myths and stigmas surrounding opioid addiction. During his presentation, he emphasized that a death resulting from an overdose is more than merely a “stupid choice.” He also emphasized that drug addiction knows no boundaries: it may affect anyone, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or social standing. When it comes KINGSWAY’S TAKE YOUR to talking about drug addiction, Mr. Luke stressed that it is nothing to be ashamed of, but rather, something that CHILD TO WORK DAY must be acknowledged and discussed thoroughly and On Thursday, April 26, Kingsway hosted 43 children of the faculty honestly. His message was gripping and real, but also one and staff. The day was designed to expose children to the careers of optimism and hope: “We have to go on. We continue to of their parents and enable them to experience some of the day-to- fight and educate, and we never forget [the loss], but we day aspects of a career that may some day be of interest to them. have to keep going. That’s what they would have wanted.” At Kingsway, this is a day where we showcase the many hats The evening was brought to a close after a 30-minute that an educator wears. Students were engaged in a myriad of open panel discussion, which included Dr. Lavender, activities for the day and staff/parents were able to share the joy Ms. Milligan, community agency representatives and of their day with their children. 2 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org BULLETIN BOARD Congratulations to our 2018 NJ Model Congress Outstanding Delegates!
ingsway’s New Jersey Model in their individual committees, students can learn about what of the Senate and House, KCongress Delegation 2018 through hours of rigorous goes into writing a piece of respectively. To pass a bill in took impassioned debate to preparation on bills and legislation and how it is made overall sessions, the author the campus of Rider University speeches. into law.” In addition to being of the bill must persuade a on March 15. By the time the Gabrielle Allen, Michael Bispels, named Outstanding Delegate, majority of 200 delegates. Congress adjourned the next Samantha Delmar, Kevin Matt’s controversial bill, To In addition, NJMC 2018 was day, seven Kingsway students Gorman, Erin Guy, Kimberly Create Equal Opportunity, won augmented by efforts of Allison had distinguished themselves Liquori, and Matthew White, in Committee, then was Bruce, Angelique Girard, James as Outstanding Delegates in almost half of Coburn, Erin Highland, Carter Committee, while three, through Laborde, Sai Ramrajesh, Natalie dynamic, passionate, and Vincent, and Zabielski all of persuasive speeches, had their whom will be back next year. bills pass in Full Sessions of Advisor Andrew Young Congress! commends each delegate NJ Model Congress (NJMC) for their efforts and in the affords high school students professional manner they from across the state with conducted themselves as the opportunity to simulate representatives of Kingsway. working in the U.S. Congress. “Each student prepared for Its objective is to educate this Congress in earnest and students in the workings the results are proof,” said Mr. of the government and to Young. Looking forward to next encourage active involvement year’s Congress, Mr. Young said, in the democratic process. In passed to an Overall Session “I’m excited. We have a strong preparation, delegates select the Kingsway delegation, were of the House where, after 45 and experienced core group of a topic and write a bill of selected Outstanding Delegates minutes of contentious debate, debaters. My goal is to recruit legislation on that topic with in Committee. A delegate is it won when a highly contested more students to join Model the goal to persuade their chosen as Outstanding by recount was ordered. “NJMC Congress and expand our NJ congressional committees to committee chairpersons, has helped me further escalate Dramatic & Forensic League vote it into law. Delegates had based on the delegate’s efforts my argumentative skills and tournament roster, where gathered in December and to stimulate and engage in develop the art of persuasion,” students can test their public February at the State House vigorous and dynamic debate. explained Matt. speaking and debate skills Annex in Trenton to choose “Over the past two days I Gabrielle Allen, a junior, who outside of Kingsway. their leaders and hammer out learned a lot about issues in also won Outstanding Delegate Thanks to chaperones Marilyn their party platforms. This year’s our country and government said it best. “NJMC was such a Congress, with approximately O’Rourke-Young and Ed Moody today, that I didn’t know before. great experience. To be able to for their time, care, and effort 500 students participating, had And the whole time I had the debate what you’re passionate the highest number of students in making NJ Model Congress chance to do something I love, about and meet new friends 2018 a total success. to date for NJMC. debating,” said sophomore while doing so, is priceless.” For more information on The 2018 Kingsway Delegation Kimbery Liquori of her NJMC The thought-provoking bills the Public Speaking & comprising 15 students, experience. “I can’t wait for of junior Connor Zabielski Debate class, as well as although young — one senior next year and hope to get (Comprehensive Drug Initiative) and fourteen underclassmen— Outstanding Delegate again.” and sophomore Kevin Gorman PMC, NJMC, and NJDFL, met the challenge from 25 Junior Matt White said, “NJMC is (The Protection of Net Neutrality), e-mail Mr. Andrew Young other New Jersey high schools an amazing experience where also passed in Overall Session at [email protected]. and distinguished themselves 3 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org BULLETIN BOARD
Renowned Jazz Musician Visits Kingsway Music Program
enowned trumpet player and jazz musician Winston Byrd visited the Kingsway music program in mid-January. RMr. Byrd, a Gateway Regional High School graduate, is a well-respected Los Angeles studio musician, who has played with an extensive list of notable bands and musicians such as those of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, as well as Earth, Wind & Fire, just to name a few. Mr. Byrd was able to work with the High School’s select jazz ensemble and 11th/12th-grade jazz band, as well as the Middle School’s Eighth-Grade Jazz Band. He provided great instruction and motivation to our students, as well as sharing personal stories about playing the students’ current repertoire while performing on the road. Mr. Byrd’s visit gave Kingsway’s young musicians an experience they will not soon forget. He also made a guest appearance playing with the bands at the Jazz Bistro held on March 13.
Kingsway Students Serve on Youth Advisory Council Congressman Frank LoBiondo’s Youth Advisory Council comprises student representatives from the 27 high schools throughout New Jersey’s 2nd District. Kingsway is proud to have juniors Connor Coles and Esmeralda Vazquez, serve on this year’s council. As representatives, Connor and Esmeralda have an opportunity to discuss issues of importance to them and to talk about current events facing our nation. They also tour various sites throughout South Jersey such as the FAA Technical Center, Wetlands Institute, and Millville Air Field Museum. Connor and Esmeralda have demonstrated an active interest in issues impacting our state and our nation, and both provide a valued voice on the Council. 4 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org BULLETIN BOARD
THE FANTASTIC SPRING MUSICAL Congratulations to the cast and crew of this year’s musical, “The Sound of Music”! The show provided outstanding performances by Kingsway students. Once again, Mr. & Mrs. Dalton put together a fantastic show!
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Ms. Bossi on NJEA Radar Mrs. Moraca Accepted to The New Jersey Education Association Membership Special Camp at Rowan University Committee, in conjunction with the Early Career Member Network, will highlight 30 members under the age of 30 in Mrs. Ann Marie Moraca, KRHS honors chemistry and STEM the NJEA Review this spring. KRHS Algebra II & Algebra II Lab Seminar teacher, has been accepted to ASM Material Camp at teacher Alexandra Bossi has been selected to be one of those Rowan University this summer. The camp is designed to excite highlighted. Ms. Bossi has been singled-out because of the young people in taking an interest in materials, science, and outstanding job she does in the classroom differentiating engineering careers. Mrs. Moraca is looking forward to seeing for struggling learners in her lab classes, and for the work how much this camp can benefit her students when she returns she does on the Intervention and Referral Services team, in the fall. Academic Assistance Program.
The students planned the evening and hosted STEAM NIGHT children from kindergarten to fifth-grade. Students ran interactive stations targeted to educating the children On April 18, during International Science Week, Kingsway Regional as well as spark their interest and gain insights into High School successfully hosted its first Dragon STEAM night. The various STEAM careers. The STEM Academy students purpose of the event was to expose young children within the developed the STEAM-specific stations that the community to the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts participants experienced. The Business Leadership and Mathematics. Dragon STEAM night was a service learning Academy spear-headed the advertising, logistical project for all of the ninth-grade Kingsway Academy students. layouts of the event, and fundraising for the evening. 6 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org CURRICULUM NEWS & NOTES Spotlight Teacher of the Month — April
Mr. Joseph Henderson Atlantic Coast Tournament of Bands and won Best Percussion. Visual & Performing Arts Mr. Henderson also brought renowned Jazz musician Winston Byrd from Los Angeles to the music classes to prepare for the A student’s educational Kingsway Education Foundation’s Jazz Bistro. Mr. Byrd was journey in any of Mr. so impressed with Mr. Henderson and the jazz program that Henderson’s music classes is he decided to return and play with our students at the Jazz that of a well-orchestrated Bistro! In addition to the concerts and jazz performances, Mr. symphony. Students come Henderson directs throughout the year, he also organizes the in and sit in their seats with a Jazz Festival, which hosts more than 15 schools from around great deal of uncertainty and the area and is celebrating its 13th year. are introduced to the world of music. Mr. Henderson gives Mr. Henderson formatively assesses students to ensure that them an overture of the class, they are making progress toward their individualized learning letting the students know what goal. Often times in an elective such as Mr. Henderson’s, is to come throughout the differentiation must occur daily because students with year. He transforms students; different levels of experience are performing together. He those who signed-up only to fulfill a music requirement embraces his job of getting the students to collaborate with become musicians. His methodologies ensure that his class one another to harmonize and create a masterpiece. Mr. is an ensemble with crescendo and a catharsis from all of his Henderson puts in extra hours to ensure that all students get students with real world applications for their new knowledge. what they need in order to succeed. It is not uncommon to drive by the school late at night or on a weekend and see Mr. Mr. Henderson has been a mainstay of the music department Henderson’s car parked out front. He knows he has done his since the fall of 2004, teaching Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, job well when his students are using music as a proper outlet Symphonic Band, and Midi Music Studio. Over the past 14 for emotion, and are utilizing techniques properly to do so. years, Mr. Henderson has influenced students’ love of music. He not only teaches the technique, but he fosters a love of the William Arthur Ward once wrote, “A mediocre music teacher subject and encourages students to cultivate this through hard tells. A good music teacher explains. A superior music teacher work and practice. The rewards of such efforts are constantly demonstrates. A great music teacher inspires.” Thank you Mr. reinforced. For instance, this year, the marching band, under Henderson for inspiring multitudes of Dragon musicians over the direction of Mr. Henderson, placed third overall at the the past 14 years.
April Spotlight Staff
Mrs. Pam Ogren Mrs. Ogren has been essential to the ongoing operations of the facilities department for the past four years at both Kingsway and South Harrison Elementary Schools. She goes above and beyond to ensure things are running smoothly for the safe operation of the schools. Mrs. Ogren’s exceptional organizational skills also ensure pleasant experiences for our community and school clubs/organizations. This year, Mrs. Ogren has taken on additional responsibilities and serves as an Administrative Assistant in the South Main Office. Her time management skills enable her to support both facilities and the South Main Office. Mrs. Ogren’s genuine care and pride in her work — an admirable quality — shows. Because of Mrs. Ogren, both departments are better served; she is a rock star and a Dragon through and through. Mrs. Ogren is valued and appreciated!
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Mr. Brent Dodulik, successful programs than Kingsway’s around the state, and Health and Physical Education even has taken the team to Rhode Island the last two years Department to expose them to other competition. He was named by the National Federation of High School Sports as Volleyball Coach Mr. Dodulik has been in the of the Year this past April for being an advocate and growing District for 14 years and has the sport in the State of NJ. Mr. Dodulik is the first coach in the served as the Department Chair district to receive such an honor. for the last 3 years. He started the Boys Volleyball program Most recently, Mr. Dodulik has taken the lead with the district’s and has been the first and only Mindfulness Training initiative. He embraced the concept, which head coach for the last 10 years. brought the rest of the department on board and implementing Mr. Dodulik has grown and the initiative in their classes. He has volunteered to train other developed into a teacher leader faculty members on in-service days, and has visited classrooms in the District over the last few outside of the department to model for other teacher’s classes. years, and he also is known as a Mr. Dodulik also believes in continual growth as an educator, positive influence on every student with whom he interacts. He and visits classrooms in other departments to find tips or never has to raise his voice when speaking to students to gain teaching tools he can use in his classes. He has many ideas to their attention, and has developed a mutual respect and great help make the department and district a better place to work rapport with students and staff. Mr. Dodulik is an advocate for and educate children. Mr. Dodulik lives in the community and the Health and Physical Education Department and has become says he will be proud to have his children attend Kingsway a role model to new department members over the years. School District in the future. As the head coach for boy’s volleyball — one of the most Mr. Dodulik is a very deserving of May Spotlight Teacher. He successful programs at Kingsway and in the state — Mr. has a positive attitude, great personality for working with high Dodulik always is building and developing our athletes to love school students, and gets along well with of all faculty, staff, and the sport. He challenges his team to play well-known and more administration.
Kingway’s STEP Students Learn by Doing (Story on page 8)
Students make a CBI trip to Rowan University. Serena works at Crescent Moon in Mullica Hill.
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Kingway’s STEP Students Learn by Doing (continued from page 7)
Since 2013, Kingsway’s Structured, Transitional Education Program (STEP) students have had the unique opportunity to engage in Community Based Instruction (CBI) and Structured Learning Experiences (SLE). Simply put, these models permit students to learn outside of the classroom through experiences in the community and at local businesses. CBI is educational instruction in naturally occurring community environments providing students “real life experiences”. The goal is to provide a variety of hands-on learning opportunities at all age levels to assist students in acquiring the skills needed to live in the world today. Structured Learning Experiences (SLE) are designed to Darruis is working at Rosie’s Farm Market. give students structured, supervised activities that will assist them in clarifying their career goals, explore career possibilities, develop employable skills, or make the transition between school and employment, or further education and training. Special education teachers have worked diligently to continually expand CBI and SLE locations to offer a variety of experiences for Kingsway students. Some job sites include Target in Mantua, Gloucester County’s DREAM Park, Rosie’s Farm Market, Ry’s Bagels, Delaware Valley Animal Hospital, Crescent Moon Coffee and Tea Shop, and ShopRite of Glassboro. Students have responsibilities such as maintaining the appearance of employee break areas, pricing merchandise, creating displays, organizing stock and fitting rooms, and serving customers. In addition to acquiring knowledge for future employment, students learn skills for independent living, such as using NJ Transit and learning how to be savvy consumers by comparing prices while shopping. Students participate in a CBI trip Kingsway is proud to offer CBI and SLE experiences to STEP to Lowes in Mantua. students to support their success in obtaining competitive employment upon graduation and enjoying independence in their adult lives.
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MOCK TRIAL VICTORIES (pictured above) Congratulations to our Mock Trial Team for two victories arguing the case The State of New Jersey vs Dana Martin! The Defense Team won a verdict over Glassboro State, followed by the State’s Team victory over Williamstown’s Defense!
Senior Harry Huder’s found-object sculpture, “Thoughts” BLACK HISTORY ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS MUSIC wins a State Selection Award at Arts Fesitval. Once again, the Cultures Club at KRHS, under the direction of Mrs. Villareal, Mrs. Williams, Ms. Hara, and Mr. Ward, performed a Black History Assembly on Thursday, February 8. This year the club highlighted the influence and popularity of African-Americans in music and entertainment. The music spanned from the 1960s through modern time, and featured acts such as The Temptations and Diana Ross and the Supremes, to Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson. History lessons about the events during these decades were interwoven between the performances. As always, our talented students staged an excellent program that highlights and recognizes the achievements of African-Americans in U.S. history.
KINGSWAY ARTISTS AWARD WINNERS AT ARTS FESTIVAL The Art Department is proud to celebrate two Kingsway award winners at the Gloucester/Salem County Teen Arts Festival! Senior Harry Huder’s found-object sculpture entitled, “Thoughts,” (pictured top right) was chosen for a State Selection Award and will be on display at the NJ State Teen Arts Festival in Toms River, May 30-June 1st. Sophomore Allyson Tharp (pictured bottom right) was awarded the highest honor, the State Touring Award. In addition to being selected for the State Teen Arts Festival, her colored pencil drawing of the Philadelphia Eagles also will be displayed all over the state of New Jersey for the next year! Congratulations Harry and Allyson! Sophomore Allyson Tharp’s colored pencil drawing of the Philadelphia Eagles wins highest honor at Arts Festival. 10 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org HIGH SCHOOL
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC SURE and the Anti-Bullying Club. The National Sweet sounds of music have been Day of Silence is a day of action in which students reverberating throughout Kingsway lately. across the country vow to take a form of silence Kingsway hosted a great showcase of 16 of to call attention to the silencing effect of anti- the region’s finest jazz bands in mid-March. LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. Mr. George Rabbai from the Philly Pops was the featured soloist for the evening! WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES! Melanie Shultz, Elizabeth DeLoach, and The Walk A Mile In My Shoes project has been Jake Rowe were selected to represent taking place in Health and Physical Education Kingsway in the All South Jersey Jazz classes. It is an activity demonstrating Ensemble along with the region’s finest compassion, forgiveness, empathy, and the musicians! And finally, the Tri M Music ability to think about yourself as having to walk Honor Society recently held inductions, in another person’s shoes. Students wrote about adding 34 new members! their experiences on paper shoes that are being hung round the building. Always remember, KEY CLUB CO-SPONSORS 5K “Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in Kingsway Key Club is proud to partner their shoes.” with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Swedesboro on various activities/events PLANTING A PRE-SCHOOL GARDEN throughout the year. On June 8, Key Club Members of the Student Council Executive Board will co-sponsor a 5k run along with S/W recently went to Head Start in Swedesboro to Parks and Recreation and S/W PTO at play, craft, and plant flowers outside with the Locke Ave Park! Please see Mrs. Cassidy or preschool students. The event was a success, any Key Club member for details! and the Executive Board is looking forward to partnering with Head Start again during the next SPECTRUM HONORS NATIONAL school year! DAY OF SILENCE On April 27, Spectrum, Kingsway’s Gay- A TREE GROWS AT KINGSWAY Straight Alliance, raised awareness and In honor of Arbor Day, members of Interact and encouraged participation in this year’s the Environmental Club planted a red maple tree National Day of Silence with the help of by the entrance of the campus. 11 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org HIGH SCHOOL
seniors of the month — JANUARY seniors of the month — February
Kingsway Regional High School’s Senior of the Month Program February’s Seniors of the Month are Annie Lancos and Anup recognizes the very best of the best in the Senior Class. Only Shah. Annie has been a cheerleading captain, fundraising two students are selected each month and only twenty chair for the World Wildlife Fund, and a peer facilitator. for the entire year. A committee of teachers, counselors, Additionally, Annie is a member of our student council and administrators reviews the credentials of seniors and executive board and serves as a student ambassador. Outside considers academic performance, as well as involvement of school, Annie has been a member of the Girl Scouts of in extra-curricular activities. Students who are selected as Southern New Jersey for more than 10 years. Anup is the Seniors of the Month not only exemplify academic excellence, foreign language club president and National Honor Society but also excellence of spirit, dedication, and character. vice president. He also is our World Language National Honor These individuals have proven themselves devoted Dragons Society secretary and a member of the student council by participating in numerous sports, clubs, and activities executive board. Anup serves as a member of Habitat for throughout their careers at Kingsway Regional High School, Humanity, the American Red Cross, and with a Gujarati youth while also meeting high academic standards. group. Both Annie and Anup are members of Kingsway’s STEM Academy and the Kingsway chapter of the National Our Seniors of the Month for January 2018 are Indrojit Honor Society. Both students are high character, high Chatterjee and Kelsey Hoagland. Indrojit, a member of the achieving Dragons who set a positive example for their peers. Tri-M music honor society, is a standout performer in a number of our music ensembles, including select jazz. He is an All-South Jersey Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band member, and an All-State High School Orchestra selection. Indrojit seniors of the month — MARCH also is a member of our dramatic and forensics league team, and is the president of our cricket club. Kelsey is a member of our winter and spring track teams, and also serves as the secretary of our World Wildlife Fund club. Outside of school, Kelsey is a decorated Girl Scout, having achieved both bronze and silver awards for her service in the community. Both Indrojit and Kelsey are members of the National Honor Society, and both are well-deserving of this recognition.
Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month for March: Jake Martin and Sarah Snook. Jake is the president of Kingsway’s chapter of the National Honor Society and a member of our student council, and foreign language club. On the court, he is a standout member of our very talented volleyball team. Jake also participated over the summer in an electrical engineering internship with CCL industries, and also is a volunteer at his church. Sarah, who recently earned Kingsway’s prestigious Thespian of the Year award, has been a four-year star of the stage in our plays and musicals. She is a member of multiple honor societies: National Honor Society, Tri-M, and the World Language National Honor Society. Sarah also is a member of the Yearbook staff, World Wildlife Fund, and currently is participating in a fellowship at Saint Francis Veterinary Center. Both Jake and Sarah are class acts, high achievers, and fantastic contributors to Kingsway. 12 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org HIGH SCHOOL
The Spotlight Student Program recognizes one student per grade-level each month for being outstanding students and citizens, and for demonstrating the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Spotlight students for JANUARY
From left to right: Mr. Stephenson, Sean Horner, Sara Whitten, Rachel Sampson, Kevin Zehner, Mr. Dodulik, and Ms. Cioffi.
spotlight students for February
From left to right: Mrs. Bjanes, Adeyemi Ogunkanmi, Nicholas Woodburn, Jordan Kelley, Joseph Collins III, and Mr. Stephenson.
Spotlight students for MARCH
From left to right: Mr. Stephenson, Kavya Nuthi, Andrew Hermansen, Kaitlynn Peters, Jacqueline Peters, and Mrs. Reynolds.
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The Spotlight Students for each month were chosen by their teachers based on their attention to the six pillars of character: responsibility, fairness, citizenship, respect, caring, and trustworthiness. These students display exemplary character each day at KRMS; they have each become leaders within our school.
SPOTLIGHT STUDENTS — January
D team — Melanie Roney R team — Carly Oberg A team — Bayleigh Calhoun G team — Alyssa Donahue O team — Madeleine Malesich N team — Olivia Spuler, Viviana Velez S team — Team/2nd Marking Period: Brooke Birbilis
SPOTLIGHT STUDENTS — February D team — Juliana Mendek R team — Sarah Mower A team — Gavin Springer G team — Adam Bretz O team — Nathan Maiers N team — Ryan Allen S team — Grace Garrity
SPOTLIGHT STUDENTS — March D team — Trent Layton R team — Brenna Strehle A team — Reese Farls G team — Brianna Cheng O team — Jaelah Boykins N team — Miranda Gomes, Michael Maiale S team — Team/3rd Marking Period: Danny Allen 14 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD HONCHO EIGHTH-GRADERS ROCK SORORITY WRITING CONTEST
ighth-grade students Kyle Kirwin and Aiden Pham participated in the Delta Sigma Theta sorority writing Econtest. They composed an essay on a prompt of their choice, demonstrating their knowledge of explanatory writing by using the 3E structure taught in class. The students provided ongratulations to eighth-grader Ava Paschal evidence, explained each idea, and then elaborated on a point who did an outstanding job serving as Kingsway connecting ideas to the real world. The essays were peer-reviewed CMiddle School’s principal for the day in February! and submitted to the sorority for evaluation. Having a real world Ava’s name was selected in a Renaissance club raffle. audience recognize their writing talent was extremely exciting. She worked closely with Mr. Tonelli, Mr. Dubbs, and Ms. Congratulations to Kyle and Aiden! Anderson throughout the entire day while monitoring the hallways, overseeing the lunch periods, and observing classes. Ava enjoyed the experience, and was a welcomed addition to the team! STREET BALL KINGS REIGN OVER MARCH MADNESS D TEAM’S GIFTED WRITER n March 8, e are Kingsway Regional extremely OMiddle School Wproud to hosted its annual “3 announce that D on 3” March Madness Team member and basketball tournament. Kingsway Regional There were 60 students Middle School’s own who competed in hotly Tyler Roney was the contested games, many of overall winner of which went down to the Scope magazine’s wire. When all was said Alcatraz Writing and done, however, the Contest this past Street Ball Kings – Ethan winter! Many students Townsend, Jordyn Keels, from throughout the and Eli Collins – prevailed nation submitted their in the finals 15 to 6, and essays to compete in were crowned champions. the contest. First, they had to read a story from Congratulations to the the magazine, watch a documentary on their Street Ball Kings! All of the own time, and then craft an essay with specific proceeds raised from the tournament supported the guidelines. Congratulations Tyler! Renaissance Program. Thank you, and congratulations to all who participated in the tournament.
15 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org ATHLETICS
Ms. June Cioffi, Assistant Principal of Athletics/Activities Mr. Robert Baerman, Jr. — Certified Athletic Trainer Spring Coaches Boys Track Mel Carter, Head Coach Christian Lynch, Assistant Robert Page, Jr. Assistant Jordan Fagan, P/T Assistant
Girls Track Caitlin Hess, Head Coach Jen Beckett, Assistant Antwine Perez, Assistant Jordan Fagan, P/T Assistant
Baseball Ian Enders, Head Coach Dennis Burlingame, Varsity Assistant Quinn Kinner — Kingsway’s Dave Stanton, JV Most Decorated Wrestler! John Green, Freshmen Boys Lacrosse hen Quinn Kinner graduates in June, he will leave Kingsway KYLE McLaughlin, Head Coach WRegional High School as the most decorated wrestler in the James Scerbo, JV school’s history! In addition to being ranked number one in the Kevin Miller, Freshmen country, and winning the 138-pound NJSIAA State Championship, Quinn also holds a Career School Record of 168-6, with 96 pins! He Girls Lacrosse recently was named the Courier-Post Wrestler of the Year, and the Amanda Bushong, Head Coach Most Outstanding Wrestler in the State. Quinn is a two-time state Kristina Bullock, JV champion, four-time district champion, and a four-time regional Michelle Carrocino, Freshmen champion. He also has wrestled his way to numerous individual tournament championships and titles over the last four years. Softball Dave Dominik, Head Coach Quinn has signed to wrestle at Ohio State University. Stephanie Taraschi, Varsity Assistant Jayme Gatti, JV Jill Ward, Freshmen
Boys Tennis Drew Laverty, Head Coach Tom Keating, JV
Boys Volleyball Brent Dodulik, Head Coach Ryan Novzen, JV Farid Syed, Freshmen
GOLF Dave Young, Head Coach Michael Coller, Assistant
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Kingsway Fields Team at First Unified Sports Track & Field Meet
ingsway proudly participated in the first Unified Sports Track & Field KMeet on Wednesday, April 25. Delsea High School hosted Kingsway, Cinnaminson, and Clayton High Schools. Unified Sports is a branch of the Special Olympics designed to promote inclusion and break down social barriers by joining students with disabilities with partners without disabilities to create a team which competes side-by-side.
Kingsway brought a bus filled with the school’s varsity track-and- field athletes to support the Unified squad. “We had to cut it off at 40 [students],” said Kingsway track coach Christian Lynch. “That’s all we could fit on the bus.”
Athletes participated in the shot put, long jump, 100 meters, 200, 400, and 4×100 relay. The majority of the competitors were students with special needs, with their partners providing assistance and running two legs of the relays.
Each participant earned a medal and posed for photos. The top three finishers in each event took home a trophy as well. Kingsway’s own, Gabbie Reed earned a third-place trophy for the 200 meter! In addition to Gabbie, Kingsway competitors included A.J. Roney, and Lexie Reed, with help from Lexi Mullarkey, Kylie Anicic, Stone Caraccio, Kieran Burns, Cole Hindley, Cameryn Martin, Brian Mangiaracina, and Jack Fitzpatrick.
17 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org ATHLETICS CONGRATULATIONS !
Coach Brent Dodulik has been named New Jersey Boys Volleyball Katie Robb has been named South Jersey Bowler of the Year! Coach of the Year 2017 by the National Federation of High School This is the 3rd year in a row Katie has received this honor! Sports! He has been recognized as a leader in helping grow the sport of volleyball by the State of New Jersey.
Josh Everwine was honored on Senior Night and bowled in his first- Danielle Dominik earned her 100th career softball hit with a home ever VARSITY match! He has been an inspiration since his freshmen run on May 1st in the team’s win over Cumberland! year! Josh also received the South Jersey Coaches Association’s Most Courageous Award!
Joel Scerbo not only earned his 200th career point (goals and Congratulations to the boy’s golf team for the performance assists) in Boys Lacrosse on April 30 in the win over Clearview, he at the Carl Arena Tournament. Carl Ernst led the way with his holds the school record in total points per season! 28th place finish. Bobby Johnson, Brandon Farley and Rocco SanFelice contributed to the team score of 356.
18 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org ATHLETICS
Tri County Conference Championship Teams Boys Basketball Wrestling Girls Bowling Softball Boys Volleyball — Olympic Conference Boys Tennis Boys Track and Field Girls Track and Field
Gloucester County Championship Teams Boys Tennis Boys Volleyball Boys Lacrosse
A very special CONGRATULATIONS to our outstanding Tri County Conference Spring senior athletes (pictured above) who signed letters of intent Sportsmanship Representatives (pictured below) for athletic scholarships in February. Alexa Evernham — Girls Lacrosse Jack Gable — Golf Quinn Kinner, Wrestling — Ohio State University Derek Gatling — Boys Track Alexa Evernham, Girls Lacrosse — Liberty University Marcus Holly — Tennis Danielle Dominik, Softball — Monmouth University Catherine Knoll — Softball Grace Fagan, Softball — Mississippi State University Danielle Dominik — Softball Joel Scerbo, Boys Lacrosse — High Point University Alexis Mullarkey — Girls Track Ben Pagesy, Boys Lacrosse — Wagner College Jake Newsom — Baseball Brian Mangiaracina, Boys XC/Track — Edinboro University Alan Pham — Boys Lacrosse Kylie Anicic, Girls Soccer — Temple University Narpinder Singh — Volleyball Gavin Watson, Football — Fordham University Mauri Jackson, Soccer — East Stroudsburg University Brady Hochman, Soccer — Millersville University Katie Robb, Bowling — Delaware State University Allison Hartwyk, Soccer — Wilmington University Alexis Mullarkey, Cross Country/Track — Robert Morris University Lindsey Kilian, Girls Lacrosse — St. Francis University
19 Kingsway Regional School District | 213 Kings Highway | Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 | (856) 467-3300 | www.krsd.org BOARD OF EDUCATION
JAMES MUELLER, PRESIDENT ...... EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP LAUREN BOERLIN, VICE PRESIDENT ...... EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP CHRISTINE COMERFORD ...... EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP DEBORAH CUNNINGHAM ...... SOUTH HARRISON TOWNSHIP MICHELE BLAIR ...... WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP PAMELA RONEY ...... WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP MIA RANDAZZO ...... WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP LISA MORDECAI-DANIEL ...... WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP JENNIFER CAVALLARO-FROMM ...... BOROUGH OF SWEDESBORO FRANK DONNELLY ...... LOGAN TOWNSHIP DR. JAMES LAVENDER ...... SUPERINTENDENT JASON SCHIMPF ...... BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR PATRICIA CALANDRO ...... CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
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