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HALL

OF

FAME

March 4, 2016

A Message from the Committee

Mar 4, 2016 Welcome to the Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education’s 18th Annual Point Pleasant High School Hall of Fame Dinner. This evening, we are honoring five new Hall of Fame inductees who have distinguished themselves and have honored our community through their accomplishments and contributions to society. It is also our privilege to recognize eight teachers and one educational support professional for their exemplary service and commitment to education; and ten senior students for their initiative and leadership characteristics, which one day may bring them back here as Hall of Fame inductees. As a group, these exceptional individuals represent the best of Point Pleasant, and truly demonstrate why this is a wonderful community to call home. The Committee extends a special thank you to the individuals who have supported our efforts, and to the educational and business communities for their continued cooperation and support. The Community’s generosity has been the principle source of our funding since the Foundation’s inception in 1997 and we ask for your continued support. You can support the Foundation in a number of ways, but two of the best ways are either by becoming involved as a Foundation member or through donations. We are always looking for more members to share in the personal satisfaction that comes from helping our students and schools. Point Pleasant is a great community and we all play a vital role in its continued growth and success! Thank you!

Point Pleasant Foundation Hall of Fame

Excellence in Education

PROGRAM

Welcome

Invocation

Acknowledgements

Student Leadership Grants

Ocean County Teacher Awards

Teacher of Special Recognition Awards

Educational Support Professional Award

Hall of Fame Inductions

Closing



HALL OF FAME 2016

ALUMNI Edward M. Polhemus ‘67 Wendi Pearce Yocum ‘91

Christopher Constantino ‘92 Scott Brady ‘00

COMMUNITY MEMBER Corinne Brennan

ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE

In the 19-year history of the Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education, this 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization has raised over $372,000 for the Point Pleasant School District, providing funding for Student Leadership awards; teacher grants; innovative programs, such as the Positive Behavior Support in Schools, an initiative to improve the school climate by identifying, recognizing and rewarding students for positive behaviors, and becoming more inclusive of all students; and new technologies & equipment that are not supported by the District’s budget. This past year, we gave over $7,000 to purchase 20 Chromeboxes for the high school Media Center. In addition, each summer since 2008, we have provided funding to the District’s Summer Reading Program, which involves students at all the schools and grade levels, to purchase i-Pads and e-Readers as prizes. The Foundation members are parents, alumni, and community members, most of who are not affiliated with the School District, but share a common concern for the children of the District and a vision for educational excellence. We continue to look for other high priority opportunities in the District for which the Foundation can provide financial support. We appreciate your continued support of our fund-raising events, including our Annual Treasure Island Sprint Triathlon; a new event coming this fall, Boro Bikes & Backyard BBQ’s; and this dinner.



HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

1998 Senator Andrew Ciesla Russell LeChard

Dr. Terry Coleman Edward Leibfried

David Coratti Colleen Hart Rocafort

Dawn Kinghorn Dr. Elizabeth Talbot

Edward Kinghorn Al Saner

1999 Steve Ferullo Marie Liguori Williams

Santo Garofalo Larry Williams

Mickey Hart Dr. Lawrence DeBellis

Rory McCarthy Loren Donley

William Stevenson

2000 Tim Dempsey Dan Transue

William Dikun Greg Van Cardo

Soraya Lamilla Dr. Leon Dwulet

Robert Ralph Ed Gilmore

Paul Ridge

2001

Lynn S. Coody Thomas White

Karen Abradi Haycook Annie Scott

Dr. David Mitchell Bruce Seyfried

Gene Monahan

2002

Sean P. Fahey John J. McHugh

Nancy Akins Scroggins Sandra Antenori Zahner

J. Craig Sulaitis




2003

Scott Boggio Judy Schaller

Page Falkinburg Nellie F. Bennett

Sean Fleming Lee Birdsall Massey

2004

Regina Foley Kim Yankowski

Robert Hood Dr. Marshall Boggio

Robert Hoy James Hoffmaster

Russell Leming

2005

Kathryn Casey Dr. Rich Laracy

Robert DeVoto John Stephens

Ray Hilling

2006

Paul Henkel Robert J. Wells, Jr.

James F. Hibbs Loren C. MacIver, Sr.

Frank Scarpone Jack Watson

2007

Michael Colwell Jacquelyn Zamarra-Moore

Jim Dempsey Charles Brady

Dawn Boggio Korbelak Craig W. Veprek

2008

J. Chris Arndt Dennis Sears

Kevin Hynes Richard “Dick’ Blake

Sister Marge Scarpone




2009

Robert “Bob” Dikun Rich Soldo

Karen Mulhall Constance “Connie” Maas

Jason Nase

2010 Kurt Bergen Susan Rogers

Nils “Rick” Berquist Timothy Ferrie

Kim McCourt Richard Morris

2011

Elizabeth DeRosa Robert Taylor

CPT Terrence Higgins Paul Caliendo

TSgt Shawn Leonard

2012

Eugene T. Grygielko Michael J. Trotta

Nancy Seitz Pazienza Sandy Leibfried

2014

Dr. Jeff King Rick McGarry

Rebecca Hoffmaster Muraglia Christine Vogler

2015

Darren Arms Dr. Bruce Stamos

Kurt Pellegrino Marie Lucier-Woodruff

Lincoln Jividen



2016 Student Leadership Grants Melissa Alfonso Shea Blake

William Buttino Natalie Dikun

Eugene Franceschini Alyssa Joyce

Mary McKeon Mackenzie Mertikas

Alexander Stupar Olivia Toner

2015 Ocean County Teacher Awards (Teacher of the Year)

High School – Cynthia Todd

Memorial Middle School – Deborah Ewtushek

Nellie Bennett – Lisa Moran

Ocean Road – MaryAnn Cavanaugh

2016 Teacher of Special Recognition Awards High School – Scott Visco

Memorial Middle School – William Fall

Nellie Bennett – Megan Tansey

Ocean Road – Christina Van Nostrand

2016 District Educational Support Professional Award

Memorial Middle School – Karen Bordzuk

In Memoriam Mr. James S. Williams Mr. George Scardena

Mrs. Joan Gasprich Reilly Mr. Robert Kulessa



MISSION

The Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education,

Inc. promotes the quality of life in its Community by

providing opportunities and resources to recognized

scholastic achievers and educational professionals. The

Foundation will:

Encourage business and civic involvement

with the school system;

Promote cooperation between the Point

Pleasant schools and the private sector;

Recognize outstanding achievement by

our Students;

Recognize outstanding achievement by

our Educational Professionals; and

Encourage creative and innovative

educational programs.



TARGETED AREAS

The Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education is

focused on these primary targets:

Promote opportunities for students to achieve total

life enrichment and enjoyment through a balance of

academics, athletics, and the arts.

Provide funding for learning experiences not

included in the traditional educational opportunities

and not funded through currently established

programs.

Encourage projects and programs promoting the

use of the most recent technologies and practices in

teaching and learning.



BE PART OF THE

POINT PLEASANT TRADITION

Point Pleasant has been recognized for scholastic excellence and

enthusiastic school spirit. Over the years, there have been many

people who have contributed to this heritage. This positive

community image continues to attract solid citizens to our

neighborhoods and maintains our quality of life.

In 1997, the Foundation for Excellence in Education was established

to strengthen community participation in programs that would enrich

these values and traditions of the Point Pleasant Borough schools.

The Foundation encourages excellence through enhanced

community partnerships, student development, and creative

teaching.

The Foundation needs your help! It needs ideas, energy, and

resources to provide opportunities beyond the traditional learning

experiences, and that are not funded through currently established

programs.

The students of Point Pleasant Borough schools are our children and

our future. Help make the difference between a good education and

an exceptional education.



FOUNDATION COMMITTEE

Matt Gray – President

Michele Hart – Vice President

Kathy Fencik – Treasurer

Jim Dempsey – Secretary

Katie Blessing

Sandra Cranwell

Christine Duane

Regina Foley

Christine Gray

Sean Henry

Maureen Martin

Susan Smith

Ryan Blessing

Marie Foley-Danecker

Harry Ferguson

Ed Gilmore

Noelle Grcic

Dave Johnson

Alicia Scalabrini

www.point-foundation.org



Do you know someone who belongs

in the

Point Pleasant Borough High School

Hall of Fame? The Hall of Fame sponsored by the Foundation is not the typical one that

recognizes only graduates strictly for athletic accomplishments while in

high school. Rather, the Hall of Fame recognizes individuals in two

different categories – Alumni and Community Members.

The following guidelines have been established for nomination to the Hall

of Fame:

An individual who graduated from Point Pleasant Borough High School

no less than ten (10) years prior to nomination and completed at least

two full academic years at the high school prior to graduation; and

distinguished themselves academically, with recognized participation in

school activities and/or achieved recognition in athletics, performing

arts, community service, humanitarian affairs, in their chosen field, or

other activities deemed by the committee to merit this special

recognition.

or

A graduate who achieves extraordinary public recognition for their

accomplishment/talent/benevolence so as to warrant a special

appointment by the committee.

A non-Point Pleasant Borough High School graduate who has made a

significant contribution over a period of time to the well-being of Point

Pleasant Borough Schools and/or the children of Point Pleasant Borough.

If you know someone who is worthy of this special recognition, please use

the form in the back of this book or visit our web site at www.point-

foundation.org to nominate them.



http://www.point-foundation.org/

http://www.point-foundation.org/



In Memory Of

James S. Williams

June 30, 1928 – May 9, 2015 Jim Williams was the first principal of Point Pleasant High School. He

graduated from Trenton State College in New Jersey with a teaching

degree and continued his education at Seton Hall to obtain his Master’s

Degree in Administration. He was a physical education at the Ocean Road

School and progressed in his education career to become the Principal at

the school. He was then named the first principal of Point Pleasant

Borough High School when it opened in 1963. He was an outstanding

leader to his colleagues and students. Many of the teachers who have been

honored by this Foundation through the years have credited Mr. Williams

and Dr. Lawrence DeBellis for recruiting and hiring them, leading to their

successful careers at the Borough. The faculty and staff that Mr. Williams,

Dr. DeBellis, and Mr. Jack McHugh (the first Vice Principal at the high

school) established in the school’s early years created the environment and

tone that made the Borough an outstanding high school when it opened,

and it continues that tradition today.

During his years as an educator in Point Pleasant, Mr. Williams was

always a supporter of and strong role model to his students. There are

likely many who are attending this evening that have their own memories

of Mr. Williams and the impact he had on them. But the most lasting

impression of Jim Williams for all is probably his warm smile and white

knuckle handshake.



In Memory Of

Clifford A. McKennan

Jun. 10, 1946 – March 20, 1966

Clifford A. McKennan was part of the first senior class at the Boro.

Cliff, a running back on the football team, scored the "First" varsity

touchdown in 1964.

In 1965, after leaving school, Cliff volunteered to serve his country

in the US Army. After completing training at Fort Benning, GA,

and Fort Dix, NJ, he was assigned to the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne

Infantry Unit. On Christmas day, 1965, Clifford was in Saigon,

South Vietnam.50 years ago this month, on March 20, 1966, Cliff

volunteered for a search-and-destroy night patrol mission. His unit

crossed a river to their post line, where they were ambushed by the

Vietcong. Cliff was providing cover fire for his unit to re-cross the

river when a sniper's bullet took his life.

PFC Clifford A. McKennan was posthumously awarded the Purple

Heart, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, the Military Merit Medal,

and the Gallantry Cross with Palm. Cliff was the first and only Boro

High School student killed in the line of action. He was only 19

years old, 3 months shy of his 20th

birthday. In his last letter home,

dated March14th, he mentioned thoughts of Point Pleasant Boro.

In remembrance of our fallen Hero.



EDWARD M. POLHEMUS

CLASS OF 1967

Edward M. Polhemus was born and raised in Point Pleasant, where

he attended Ocean Road Elementary School and was a 1967

graduate of Point Pleasant Borough High School. Ed was in the

first freshman class to enter the Boro. He was an “original

Panther”, attending the high school for 4 years, 1963 – 67.

Ed was the first soccer athlete in school history to win 4 varsity

letters. He played on the first Shore Conference championship team

and played in the state finals game versus Chatham in 1965.

Although the team lost in that final game, it was the first significant

championship that Point Pleasant was involved in, and the team

finished 17-2-1. Ed also played 2 years of varsity basketball and 2

years of baseball, and earned a varsity letter in track. His biggest

influences while at the Boro were Mr. Dave Dean, Mr. Tom Porter,

Mr. Richard Lansing, Mr. Al Saner, Dr. Lawrence DeBellis, Mr.

Jim Williams, Mr. Jack McHugh, Mr. Richard Morris, and Mr.

Lincoln Jividen.

After graduating from the Boro, Ed attended Morris Harvey College

(now the University of Charleston) in Charleston, WV. While at

Morris Harvey, he played soccer, helping to lead the team to their

first 3 winning seasons, with a record of 22-11-1. Amazingly, the

1970 team had 8 starting players from Point Boro, and was the only

team to defeat Davis and Elkins, which went on to win the NAIA



National Championship that year. During his career, Ed achieved

the following All Conference honors - Honorable Mention - 1968;

Second Team – 1969; and First Team – 1970.

He was named to Who’s Who in American Colleges and

Universities in 1971. Upon graduating from Morris Harvey in June,

1971 with a BA in Health, Physical Education, History and English,

Ed returned to the Jersey Shore, and taught Health, Physical

Education, and Drivers Theory for 2 years in Manasquan Public

Schools and 34 years in the Toms River Regional School District.

Ed coached 60 seasons of various sports in the Shore Conference,

with stints at Manasquan, Toms River North, Toms River South,

Toms River East, Point Pleasant Beach, and Brick Memorial. He

coached 19 seasons of boys’ soccer; 22 seasons of girls’ soccer; 2

years of baseball; 14 years of boys’ and girls’ basketball; and 3

years of girls’ track. His most significant achievement was serving

as the first head coach for girls’ soccer at Toms River East High

School, winning 245 games, 6 Class A South championships, and

back-to-back Shore Conference Championships in 1984 and 1985.

He was named the NJ Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year in 1985 by

the Newark Star Ledger.

Ed has been a role model for many and helped many students and

athletes achieve their goals as players and citizens. Currently, Ed is

involved in instructing behind-the-wheel driving and actively serves

at Grace Bible Church in Allenwood, NJ. He has been married to

his college sweetheart, Phyllis, for 44 years and they have 3

children and 3 grandchildren. Their son Daniel serves in the United

States Coast Guard as the Officer-in-Charge at Lake Tahoe;

daughter Leah is a teacher and coach in Florida; and Adam is a

sergeant in the NJ State Police. Ed has been blessed to be a pioneer

and leader at Point Boro and Morris Harvey, and a teacher and

coach in the Shore Conference.

He is thankful for being awarded this outstanding honor.



WENDI PEARCE YOCUM

CLASS OF 1991

A lifetime of goodwill and a dedication to excellence is clearly evident

when reviewing the wide-ranging achievements of Wendi Yocum. A

1991 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, Wendi lead an

extraordinarily active role in the athletic community during her four years.

Wendi was a three sport athlete, playing varsity level field hockey,

basketball, and soccer. During her junior year, the field hockey team won

the Shore Conference Tournament. Wendi was selected to the All-Ocean

County first team during her junior and senior years, as well as the All-

Shore Conference first team her senior year. In addition, Wendi played

varsity basketball for three years. During her senior year, the team won

the State Sectional Group II Championship. At the end of her senior

season, she was named to the All-County and All-Shore 2nd

teams.

Wendi contributed greatly during her time playing varsity soccer. She

was part of an exceptionally talented group of players that held the

Division Championship for all four years. Playing soccer in the spring

didn’t allow for playing in the state tournament, but the team won the

Shore Conference Tournament in 1990. Wendi had the honor of being

selected to the All-County first team for three years and to the All-Shore

first team her senior year. In 1991, Wendi was named the Ocean County

Athlete of the Year. Although Wendi enjoyed success in three sports, she

decided to focus on soccer after high school. She accepted a soccer

scholarship to Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. The team

won the ECAC Championship in 1994, and also held the longest winning



streak in the nation with 17 wins. While passionate about soccer, Wendi

was also focused on her academics, and graduated with her degree in

Elementary and Special Education.

After graduation, Wendi followed her desire to become a mathematics

teacher, and secured a position at Manchester Township Middle School,

where she has taught for the past 20 years. In the early years as a teacher,

Wendi found time to play semi-professional soccer for the Central Jersey

Splash and the New Jersey Stallions for several years. Continuing with a

legacy of achievement and excellence, Wendi was awarded the title of

“2010 Teacher of the Year”. She remains fully involved in two charitable

organizations sponsored by the district. They are “Helping Hands for

Hunger” and “Kevin’s Kids”. These two activities provide help for

Manchester Township families in need.

In 2008, Wendi, along with Alex House, formed and began coaching a

youth soccer team called the Barracudas. Thanks to Ms. Yocum’s follow-

through and perseverance, and the dedication of the players, the

Barracudas are still going strong after seven years. Under her guidance,

the girls understand the meaning of TEAM and know to leave “it” all out

on the field. This team spirit and dedication has been rewarded by the

team winning back to back State Cup Championships. Wendi is so proud

of the girls for their hard work and for their exemplary conduct, on and

off the field.

Wendi resides in Point Pleasant with her husband of 16 years, Drew.

Here, the Yocums enjoy their greatest achievements - their two daughters,

Paige, age 14, and Shae, age 12. Both of the girls are students in the Point

Pleasant School District. Wendi loves watching her daughters grow up

into amazing young women and is delighted that the girls are flourishing

in her own beloved hometown.



CHRISTOPHER CONSTANTINO

CLASS OF 1992 Christopher Constantino has been a full time resident of Point Pleasant for

32 years and prior to that he enjoyed spending time at his family’s ‘shore

house’ that his grandfather built in 1956. Chris and his wife, Kim,

currently call this same house “home”. Chris is a 1992 graduate of Point

Pleasant High Schooll and was a member of the High School’s freshman

wrestling team. During his early youth, Chris enjoyed playing baseball in

the Borough’s Little League programs. However, his true passion was

bodyboarding – both recreationally and competitively.

His love for the ocean and interest in the Earth Sciences led him to pursue

a degree in Marine Sciences from Richard Stockton College, where he

graduated in 1998. Chris has enjoyed a career trying to understand the

ocean’s physical interaction with land and working on projects to protect

New Jersey’s coastal resources, infrastructure and the recreational

elements that have brought many of us to the shore in the first place.

Chris has been an Environmental Specialist at the New Jersey Department

of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Coastal Engineering (BCE) for

over 11 years where he interacts, on a daily basis, with groups from the

federal level all the way down to the municipal level as well as with

members of the public. Prior to working at the BCE, Chris was a research

assistant at the Stockton College Coastal Research Center, where he

assisted Federal, State and municipal groups with coastal issues related to

recurring storm damage and shoreline retreat.



His interests in the environment and trying to protect the Borough’s

natural resources drove him to become involved with the Environmental

Commission and Climate Action Committee; he has been a member

since 2005 and 2007, respectively, and is currently the chairman of the

Environmental Commission. Being a part of these advisory groups, as

well as being a past member of the Borough’s Open Space Committee,

has allowed him to interact with the local officials, other advisory

groups, educators and residents to share the missions of each of the

advisory groups. Chris has worked with the Environmental Commission

over the last 10 years to continue the Commission’s biggest annual

feature - the Borough’s Earth Day Celebration. This event showcases

vendors of ‘green’ products/ideas and environmental organizations, as

well as local and small businesses, in an effort to instill environmentally

responsible ideas and practices into all generations. This April event at

Riverfront Park is known as one of the first events to get the community

together outdoors after the cold winter months. In addition, Chris and

the Commission have worked with the schools and local scouts by

conducting environmental presentations, performing community clean-

ups, and helping coordinate service projects, such as Eagle Scout

projects.

Chris was the Ocean Star’s Person of the Week in June 2009 and the

recipient of the 2012 Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Service to

the Community Award, and has received several proclamations for

community and career service.

During his free time, Chris enjoys time with his wife, Kim, and their dog,

Eddy; hanging out with family and friends; bodyboarding at his favorite

local surf breaks; and trying to pair good food combinations and the right

craft beer.



SCOTT BRADY

CLASS OF 2000 Scott Brady, CFP

®, born and raised in Point Pleasant, graduated Point

Pleasant Boro High School in 2000. As a student-athlete, Scott was a

multi-year captain and MVP of both the wrestling team and the golf

team. After graduating, Scott attended Loyola College in Maryland,

where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,

specialization in Finance.

Returning to Point Pleasant after college, Scott began working at

Associated Financial Planners, LLC. He earned his CFP® (Certified

Financial Planner™) designation in 2007, completing the course

requirements through Boston University’s center for professional

education. At the time, he was one of the youngest CFP’s® in the

country. Scott purchased Associated Financial Planners, LLC in 2010.

Today, the company services over 600 clients nationally, but primarily in

the local and regional area. Scott received TFS’s (Tomorrow’s

Financial Services) Community Service Award in 2013 and has been a

member of their Inner Circle Advisory Board since its inception.

Scott is co-founder of the Carmie Brady Foundation, Inc., which is a

501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to helping local children who

are suffering from serious illnesses. Since 2008, the foundation has

raised close to $500,000 through local fundraising. The Carmie Brady

Foundation is run by all volunteers with no overhead, meaning all the



money raised goes to sick children right in our community. To date, the

Carmie Brady Foundation has helped over 70 local families.

In addition to the fundraising for local children, a cancer walk is held

each year to support the Carmie Brady Room at the ACS Hope Lodge in

NYC. The Hope Lodge is a building where anyone being treated for

cancer can stay free of charge. The foundation has donated over

$150,000 to the Hope Lodge to date. Throughout the years, Scott has

been a guest speaker at several events for the American Cancer Society’s

Hope Lodge.

Scott has been an assistant/volunteer wrestling coach at Point Boro since

2008. Throughout his tenure, the team has produced 14 district champs,

4 region champs, 4 state place winners, and 3 divisional championships.

Most importantly, Scott has been able to work with the wrestlers to pass

on the lessons taught to him, which continue to be the foundation of his

accomplishments.

Scott’s most recent accomplishment was earning his Private Pilot license,

allowing him to fly small airplanes.

Scott is fortunate to have his father and brothers all living in the local

area and spends as much time as possible with his nieces and nephews.

He also travels the world as much as time allows, having visited over 30

countries.

Scott continues to support as many local organizations and events as

possible, especially in the Point Pleasant community. He is a perennial

supporter of the Point Pleasant Foundation, Point Boro Boosters, Elk’s,

VFW’s, American Legions, Just Us Girls, Friendly Sons of the

Shillelagh, events run by Point Pleasant schools and athletics, along

with many local fundraisers not run by a formal organization. His

continuous goal is to give back as much as possible to the people

of his community.



CORINNE BRENNAN

COMMUNITY MEMBER

After graduation from Ocean Road School, St. Rose High School,

and College Misericordia, Corinne Brennan returned to Point

Pleasant during the early years of the High School to teach French

and English. During those early years, she started the Future

Teachers Club and the Keyette Club, and enthusiastically cheered

sports teams.

She married her college sweetheart, Tom Brennan, and settled in

Point Pleasant Beach. There they raised two children, Sarah and

Tom, who shared athletic and social interests with friends from

both Point Boro and Point Beach. On holidays, the family

delivered meals from Pantry dinners to shut-ins and transported

guests to the Friendship dinners. Today, Sarah lives with her

husband, Bill Brazill, and sons, Finn and Cormac, in Media,

Pennsylvania; and Tom lives with his wife, Katelee, in

Bordentown, NJ.

Corinne spent her entire 39-year professional career in Point

Pleasant Schools, teaching French and English, becoming

Chairperson of the English Department, Supervisor of World



Languages, and for the final 8 years, Supervisor of Extended Day

Programs. Throughout this time, she thoroughly enjoyed

interactions with students, teachers, and parents and was active in

education associations and various committees.

Early in the 1980's, she was presented with the opportunity to

bring her senior students to Saint Gregory's Pantry after school to

carry and deliver groceries to families who lacked transportation.

This holiday work provided an ideal vehicle for them to learn first-

hand community service and the complex nature of the term

"community."

Over the years, the needs of the Pantry grew, and with them, the

involvement of Point Pleasant students, until today two class trips

for each holiday distribution involve the carrying and delivering of

groceries, from 50 pound bags of potatoes to groceries for a family

of 9 lacking transportation. This work is physically and

emotionally exhausting, but done with a ready smile.

Since her retirement from Point Pleasant Schools in 2008, the

organization of this student involvement in Saint Gregory's has

been picked up by her fellow teachers at the High School who

share her belief in this job.

In her retirement, Corinne expanded her involvement in the Pantry,

helping with their office and monthly Friendship Dinners, and also

discovered a need for her help at The Center in Asbury Park,

which provides assistance to HIV positive people in the area. This

work has drawn her into yet another community whose needs have

taught her so much.

Her family, the community, and travel fill her life, even in

retirement.



CONGRATULATIONS

TO ALL

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CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS!

We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments.

We are proud to say you are our son.

And your sisters are proud to say you are their brother.

We love you.

Mom, Dad, Maureen, Brigid and Brad





CONGRATULATIONS

“Wendi Yocum”

An awesome daughter

An awesome sister

An awesome mother

An awesome aunt

An awesome cousin

An awesome teacher

An awesome coach

An awesome person

WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

Love You,

Mom, Dad, Aunt Shirley, Drew, Paige, Shae, Christie, Chris, Rylie,

Reece, Jeff, Laurie, Luke, Kendall, Dan, Kathy and Samantha

WOW!!! Congratulations, Wendi, on such a great honor!!

We are so excited for you and very happy to celebrate

this great event with you.

We are always so proud of you.

We Love You,

Mom and Dad



Congratulations, Scott!!

From the Brady Bunch





Corinne Brennan

Cheers! We are so happy and proud of you.

Congratulations for all the

wonderful things you do!

Bushels of love from Marie,

Tom and Emma



Congratulations Leadership Recipients & Future Hall of Famers!!

Regina Foley and

Dave Johnson



Melissa Alfonso

Shea Blake

Bill Buttino

Natalie Dikun

Gene Franceschini

Alyssa Joyce

Mary McKeon

Mackenzie Mertikas

Alex Stupar

Olivia Toner

Congratulations

to

Corinne Lucier Brennan

“Corinne”

Our Long Time Friend

From High School,

Through College,

and

Life!

Your Loving Friends

The Vignone Family





CONGRATULATIONS, LISA MORAN!!! TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!!

BEST MOTHER, TRUE FRIEND,

MY SISTER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER!

YOU HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES IN SUCH WONDERFUL

WAYS!

YOU ARE THE BEST! WE ARE ALL SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE YOU IN OUR LIVES!

LOVE YOU! WOO WOO!

NANCY, JESS, ALISSA & LOUIE PAZ

THANK YOU TO THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS & STAFF FOR THEIR

SUPPORT IN PRINTING

THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM.

Congratulations, Scott! - From the entire Stephens family -



friends, and faith in others.

Love,

Jaime, Anna, Lizzy and

Alex

Please support all

of our Business

Sponsors

Scott,

It has been said that we are conditioned to think our lives revolve

around great moments. Truth be told, great moments catch us

unaware, beautifully wrapped in what others consider small ones.

Thank you for all the small moments of laughs, car rides, root beer

floats, pizza, and more. Most importantly, for making a lasting impact

with your kindness, compassion, and integrity, best exemplified by

your love of your family,

CONGRATULATIONS

TO ALL OF THE

EVENING’S HONOREES!



Congratulations Scott

Your commitment and dedication to the community is amazing!

With Love and Respect,

The Doherty Family

Mike, Dawn, Joseph and Ryleigh



SCOTSO!

Your impact is felt on so many levels..

so honored to call you FAMILY………………

All of our love.. Brad, Krissy, Julia and Lilly



Place a Nomination

For a Future Hall of Famer

Please indicate the graduate or community member who you wish to nominate for the Hall of Fame.

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____________________________________________ Telephone Number Year Graduated (if applicable) Email Address_________________________________________

Brief Synopsis of Nominee: _______________________

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Your Name Telephone Number

Please mail to: Foundation, PO Box 3171, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

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13th Annual Treasure Island Sprint Triathlon

Go online to DQ Events at http://dqevents.com/

for more details and to register.

Sunday Morning – October 2, 2016 Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant, NJ

Adults

Triathlon – Swim/Bike/Run or Kayak/Bike/Run Duathlon – Run/Bike/Run

AquaBike – Swim/Bike - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Kids Triathlon – Swim/Bike/Run

Shirts for all

Pre-registrants

http://dqevents.com/

Panther Pride

2016 Student Leadership Grant

Recipients

Photo Courtesy of Jacquelyn Goss

L – R: Bill Buttino; Alex Stupar; Gene Franchescini; Shea Blake;

Olivia Toner; Melissa Alfonso; Natalie Dikun; Mackenzie

Mertikas; Alyssa Joyce; Mary McKeon

Documents

OF FAME March 4, 2016 - point-foundationpoint-foundation.org/uploads/2016_HOF_Journal.pdf · 2016 ALUMNI Edward M. Polhemus ‘67 Wendi Pearce Yocum ‘91 Christopher Constantino