Toms River Students Shine at Board of Education Meeting

TOMS RIVER, NJ (GovWire) - The Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education meeting on November 21, 2023, was filled with excitement as students from various schools were recognized for their outstanding achievements. The meeting saw students, parents, and school administrators come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the young scholars.

The first set of awards was presented by Supervisor Christy Downs from Intermediate East. She recognized Leilani Rivera and Kayla Fung, both 8th graders, who won second and third place respectively in the annual veteran's day essay contest sponsored by the Toms River Veterans Commission. The contest, which challenged students to write cohesive and heartfelt responses to the assigned topic of how veterans make a difference, saw a great number of teachers participate.

High School East Principal Erin Andrews recognized Shane August, who had earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Shane, a member of Troop 92 in the Jersey Shore Boy Scout Council, saw a need for a box to be made and maintained to return American flags. He noticed that other boxes around town were consistently full, so he built and maintained another one. Shane shared that he had previously been involved with the ceremonial burning of the flags and the repurposing of the rings for veterans.

Dave Correll, the publicity coordinator at Toms River High School South, recognized the school's football team, who were crowned the 2023 Liberty Division champions. The team, captained by Ethan Whitaker, Jordan Jones, James Alexander Cooper, and Justin Coston, went 5-0 in the Liberty Division. Correll stated that the team had put on a fantastic show this season and that they couldn't wait to see what the future holds for them.

In conclusion, the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education meeting was a success, with students being recognized for their outstanding achievements. The board members, school administrators, parents, and students all came together to celebrate the accomplishments of the young scholars, making it a night to remember.

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