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Southern Regional Sailing Team takes second prize

JEAN PISCOPO Media Liaison Southern Regional School District

STAFFORD - Congratulations to the sailing team on their second place finish over the weekend.

On Saturday, the team travelled to SUNY Maritime and competed against 12 other schools from New Jersey and New York. They sailed in the snow and freezing rain and captured second for the day.

Swim coach honored

Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Swim Head Coach William Entrikin on being named the 2016-2017 Press of Atlantic City Coach of the Year.

Buddy Club Prom

On Friday, May 19, the 2017 Buddy Club Prom, featuring “A Night at the Boardwalk” will be held in the 9/10 cafeteria located at 600 North Main, St, (Route 9), Manahawkin. The event will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Food, drinks, and desserts will be served and guests are asked to “dress to impress”. This invitation is open to individuals with special needs and their siblings ages 13-21 regardless of residence. A parent/guardian is required to remain on site at this event. Childcare for children (12 and under) will not be provided.

Register for this free event at www.poac.netby May 12.

Once you register, look for your formal invitation in the mail. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact the event organizers at 609-597-9481, Heather Kovacs, ext. 2315 or Elaine Triano, ext. 4538. A special thanks to POAC for sponsoring this special evening.

Southern Regional Jazz Festival

The Southern Regional Jazz Festival will be held this Friday, featuring 13 local jazz bands. The event will run from 4-9 p.m. Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 seniors/students. The festival begins with the middle school and elementary school bands followed by high school jazz ensembles.

High School Band Concert

The High School Band concert will be held tonight ( March 23) at 7pm. The concert features the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble playing songs prepared for the Rowan Concert band festival. The admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Java and Jazz

The annual Java and Jazz Concert will be held on Sunday, April 30th at 3pm in the 11/12 cafeteria. All three of the district jazz bands will perform at this event along with special guests from the University of the Arts, Chris Farr and Matt Gallagher. Tickets Are $10 for adults and $5 for children, which includes coffee, tea, and dessert.

Southern FEA plans Children’s Flea Market

The Southern Regional Future Educators Association will sponsor its first Children’s Flea Market on Saturday, April 29 in the 9/10 gym from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The cost of a 6-foot table is $30.

The flea market is intended for vendors to sell child related items such as used clothing, toys, and books. Other child related vendors will be considered.

Future Educators will also accept donations of child related items to be sold by the organization. Proceeds from sale of tables and donations will benefit the Child Development Learning Lab Playground Fund.

Please see www.srsd.netfor an application. Contact Catherine Latshaw at clatshaw@srsd.netwith questions.

Southern Regional Names the Inductees for the Athletic Hall of Fame

The 28th annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held this Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at Calloway’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Staffordville. Tickets for this gala event are $20 per person. Admission includes appetizers and hot buffet with a cash bar. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Susan Spaschak at 609-597-9481 ext. 4319 or by e-mail at sspaschak@srsd.net

Individual Inductees: Brooke Angellella (Class of 2011)

Kyle Casaletto (Class of 2011)

Nolan Hall (Class of 2002)

Jeff Jones (Class of 2010)

Robert Kraft (Class of 2009)

Ryan Logue (Class of 2011)

Jenna Lombardo (Class of 2006)

Ryan Ronan (Class of 1989)

Eric Sharkey (Class of 2008)

Team inductees:

NJSIAA State Overall Champions - Boys Volleyball 2010

NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 sectional Champions Boys Cross Country 2010

NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 Sectional Champions – Wrestling 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

NJSIAA South Jersey Sectional Champions – Boys Volleyball – 2011

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