Kristie Weiss, 17, of Somers Point has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Ms. Weiss was nominated for this award by Mainland Regional High School where she is a senior. Presented annually by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people across America for outstanding community service activities. Ms. Weiss also received a President’s Volunteer Service Award from the president’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, which recognizes Americans who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, now in its 13^th year, also recognizes the top middle level and high school volunteer in each state and the District of Columbia, and will name America’s top ten youth leaders in May. Nearly 250,000 young people across America have been considered for these awards since the program began in 1995.                “The recipients of these awards vividly demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities,” said Arthur F. Ryan, chairman of Prudential Financial. “They truly deserve all of the praise and encouragement we can give them.” “The young people recognized by the Spirit of Community Awards demonstrate an enormous capacity for giving and reaching out to those in need,” said Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. “NASSP is proud to honor them as they are wonderful examples of the high caliber of young people in our nation’s schools today.”

Mrs. Deborah Klipp's AP Computer Science science students placed 2nd and 5th at the Rowau University High School Programming Contest. Congratulations to the team of Hein Htat and Jennifer Chau for placing 2nd and the team of Dan Howarth and Sal Palifrov for placing 5th. Also participating in the competition was Chris Jelesnianski, Brent Caprio, Merritt Bishop, and Tom Hiltner - Go Stangs. Visit the Rowan University Website for more information.

Mrs. Klipp, Jennifer Chau, Dr. Nancy Tinkham (chair of the Computer Science Department at Rowan University), and Hein Htat receiving their 2nd place plaque.	Dan Howarth, Dr. Nancy Tinkham (chair of the Computer Science Dept at Rowan University), Mrs. Klipp, and Sal Palifrov receiving their 5th place plaque.

Congratulations Kermick DeJesus - Mr. Mainland 2008

Report Cards for Quarter 3 were distributed to students Tuesday, April 22nd during 8th period.

Congratulations April Students of the Month.

Freshman - Winston Roberts,Sophomore - Darrah Sampson, Junior - Lauren Colasurdo, Senior - Leigh Cunius and JL. Click here for more information.

Kristen Zarra, 17, of Somers Point, is a State Finalist in the NJ National Teenager Scholarship Pageant being held April 18^th to 20^th at the Ocean City Music Pier.  This pageant recognizes teens for their commitment to scholastic achievement, school and community involvement, and leadership and individuality, awarding them with college scholarships.