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| Congratulations to Mr. Michael Colombo who is the Mainland Mustang of the Month. Mr. Colombo is a Special Education teacher and Wrestling and Track and Field Coach. He was nominated by fellow teacher Ms. Elizabeth McGee who stated in her nominating form that "Throughout the year, Mr Colombo has done an outstanding job working with some of the most challenging students in the school. Despite this, he always handles the different situations in a professional, caring manner. As a coach, he goes the extra mile for his players on and off the playing field. He is a role model for myself, fellow teachers, and students at Mainland. Mr. Colombo juggles many roles at Mainland while enjoying his new baby and two year old daughter. He is without a doubt an integral part of the Special Education department here at Mainland." |
| After Prom Public Service Announcement Contest. Create a Video for the After Prom that highlights “Rethinking Drinking, Stop Underage Drinking” and win cash. |
| Congratulations to Lindsay Dever, Jeongah Lee, Nick Sanza and Rachel Watson for being accepted into the 2009 New Jersey All-State Chorus. |
| Congratulations to Jacob Reses for being selected as the winner of a National Merit $2500 Scholarship. The Scholarship is underwritten by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation with its own funds. |
Congratulations toApril Students of the Month:
Freshman - Edgar Bozzi, Sophomore - Mark Shapiro and Laurie Trejo, Junior - Michael DeCicco, and Senior - Salcia DeJesus.
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| Report cards issued to students 4/8 during period 8 |
Under the direction of Rowan University student teacher Andrea Hawn, students in Tina Colombo’s freshmen English classes made Romeo and Juliet come to life at Mainland Regional High School this week. Some students chose to write and perform altered versions of Shakespeare’s text. LM and KW, in their 1960’s version, translate Shakespeare’s use of quarantine, “So, right, like, he was chillin’ at the sick house, so I, like, went inside to get him, but then the Man came and locked us in!”
Other students chose to create public service announcements, connecting modern issues to themes in Romeo and Juliet. Zach Winchell and Sam Ballard’s PSA on discrimination, in addition to offering insightful facts and details, makes the following connection: “Shakespeare knew that discrimination is something that is as natural to people as love, miscommunication between children and adults, and other themes he uses.” |
Mainland Regional High School is pleased to announce that its Teacher of the Year is Ms. Heather Savio. Ms. Savio is a Special Education teacher who has a long career at Mainland. She started as a student in the 80's and returned as a teacher in the 90's.
Pictured is Mrs. Savio being congratulated by MRHS Board of Education President John Medica.
Dr. Robert Blake, Principal, states, "There are so many teachers that do a terrific job the decision was difficult. Ms. Savio will now represent MRHS at the county level for County Teacher of the Year." Dr Russell Dever, Superintendent, says, "This is the highest honor and recognition bestowed on a teacher at MRHS. "
Ms. Savio was nominated by her fellow teachers and supported by statements from students. One student in particular wrote, " She made math understandable and even more importantly enjoyable. Being a student with a learning disorder, this meant a great deal to me. She would come up with clever diddies and methods of remembering what to do. 'Walk before you fly and you fly on the Y.' When I was in her class I started getting A's in math class for the first time." Others remarked that Ms. Savio gives up her prep periods to work with students, she inspires them to achieve success and practices differentiated instruction.
Ms. Savio is the proud wife of another MRHS graduate and mother of two. Her eldest will graduate MRHS in June and will attend Georgia Tech. Ms. Savio enjoys time with her family and her dog, traveling, and is an avid sports fan. |
On Tuesday, March 31st seventeen members of the Mainland Regional High School Technology Student Association participated in a statewide competition at The College of New Jersey. We are pleased to announced that we placed in two of the events. Earning a first place trophy was Jessica Smith in the NJ-Interior Design Competition. Smith had to redesign a high school locker room that had adequate space for 20 student athletes, restrooms, shower and changing area, and places for the athletes to sit. It also had to incorporate school colors, school mascot, and elements of the sport.
Earning a second place trophy in the event Electronic Game Design was the team of James Sundra, J, Derick Palos, Drew Whittaker, Viswada Yangala, Trevor Swain, and Alyssa Carmen. James' team had to design and create an educational game. Their game was titled "Escape the School". Also contributing to the design of the game were computer club members Kyle Schumacher, T. , and Chris Jelesnianski.
Other Mainland students that entered the competition were Brennan Karrer and Miles Camp in the NJ-TSA Pin Design competition, Ankit Patel and Peter Guirguis in the Medical Technology competition, Paul Brown, Mark Ishman, K, Jordan Reedie, Chris W entered the Electronic Game Design contest, Theresa Bollinger and Jose Santos entered the Promotional Graphics competition, G entered CAD-Architecuture with Animation, A and John Stonelake entered the Interior Design competition. Students in Mrs. Deborah Klipp, Ms. Erin Tracey, and Mrs. Debra Rogers classes participated in the event. This was the first year that Mainland participated.
The mission of the Technology Student Association is to foster personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events, and related programs. More information can be found on their website http://tsaweb.org |
| Congratulations to Ms. Elizabeth McGee the Mustang of the Month at Mainland Regional High School. Ms. McGee is a Special Education teacher who was nominated by Ms. Tina Colombo, English teacher, for her efforts in the recent March Madness event at MRHS. Ms. McGee organized a walk during March Madness and distribution of T-shirts in support of the events that day. Even though this is only her first year at MRHS Ms. McGee's efforts are well appreciated outside the classroom and also as an In-Class Resource teacher for Mr. Bob Coffey, science teacher. |
Kristen Zarra, 18, and a Senior, is a State Finalist in the NJ National Teenager Scholarship Pageant being held April 24th to 26 th in Ocean City. This pageant recognizes teens for their commitment to scholastic achievement, school and community involvement, and leadership and individuality, awarding them with college scholarships. Among her many community, charity and school involvements, she is a volunteer with Penny Angel's Beagle Rescue and has been involved with the After-Prom Decorating Committee for the last 12 years.
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