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Senior Edition, June 2022

PROM CAPS OFF AN

UNFORGETTABLE YEAR

By Olivia Naum

June 10, 2022 will forever remain an immensely exceptional day in

the minds of the class of 2022. Senior prom is easily one of the most anticipated

moments in a person’s high school career and this year’s event truly

eclipsed the expectations of all.

Many students initiated their prom festivities by attending pre-proms

to capture pictures and mingle with friends, which ignited the joy and excitement

of the class. The seniors then gathered at the stunning venue, Warehouse

100 at iPlay America, where the diligence of the student government

and all those involved with planning prom was evident.

“Gianna Vaccaro [SGA president] and Emily Karl [Senior Class President]

worked really hard to make the night as special as possible,” said Senior

Class Co-Advisor Mrs. Rattien. “And I think it really paid off.”

Walking on the red carpet outside of the event center allowed for a

perfect place to take a picture before heading inside. Once in the building,

students were warmly greeted by teachers and administrators such as Mr.

Leahy and Mr. Brusotti. From the moment they stepped inside, students were

in awe with the beauty of the location.

The doorway was adorned with a sage green balloon archway with

floral accents that hinted at the overall fairytale theme of prom. Each table

was decorated with a bouquet of pastel balloons and there were photo backdrops

that included soft-hued balloons, oversized frames, as well as a greenery

filled backdrop with a light-up sign. These beautiful additions offered the

seniors a perfect opportunity to take pictures to preserve these amazing moments.

As the night went on, everyone found so many ways to celebrate

their prom. Many enjoyed spending their time on the dance floor with great

music inciting everyone to leave their tables.

“It was fun dancing with all my classmates and seeing them dressed

up,” said senior Margaret St. Germaine. “Everybody looked beautiful. And I

mean that.”

Photo booths equipped with props as well as professional photographers

allowed for students to take unlimited pictures and encapsulate the joy

of the event. It was widely acknowledged that the dinner was fantastic and

most people also enjoyed the ice cream served as dessert.

The seniors truly made the most of one of the final nights they would

spend as high schoolers. Everyone was filled with an effervescent spirit as all

were excited by the thought of what lies ahead as well as infused with the

bliss of being able to create lasting memories with friends. It was unavoidable

to consider that this would be one of their last opportunities to share these

moments with high school classmates, so everyone seemed to relish in this

culminating moment.

The anticipation that was beginning to build in the room started to

become clear as the time to announce the prom king and queen approached.

Everyone was excited to see who would win this extraordinary honor and

students were attempting to guess who would be the winners for the class of

2022.

All held their breath in anticipation as there was an impressive list of

candidates, but soon the prom king and queen was announced as Gianna Vacarro

and Michael Mancusi. The crowd was tremendously thrilled and resounding

cheers were heard throughout the venue.

“It was a great way to celebrate all we’ve been through together,”

said Jessica Reed, “and we had such a fun night that I don’t think any of us

will forget it.”

Without a doubt, the night of senior prom was a truly special way for

every senior to celebrate their high school careers. It was especially memorable

for the class of 2022 since they have had so many events canceled and

limited due to the pandemic and remote learning. Seniors were able to come

together and create incredible memories which were so deeply missed these

past two years. Senior prom marked an immensely important milestone in

the lives of every senior and will be a treasured memory for all.

—photos by Maxine Craddox

STORIES INSIDE

Page 2: Senior Week Coverage

Page 5: Seniors Claim Battle of the

Classes Victory

Page 6: Favorite Memories from

FTHS

Page 10-11: Senior Takeover Day

Photo Gallery

Page 14: Pop-Culture Timeline of

High School

Page 19: Post-Graduation Plans for

the Class of 2022

Page 24: Prom Pictures

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Trip to Black Bear Lake a Fun Day for All

By Jessica Reed

The senior trip to Black Bear Lake was a great last

field trip for the members of the Class of 2022!

“It was a gorgeous day to chill with friends and reconnect

with nature, stated John Hayward.

Seniors participated throughout the day in various

activities like paddle boating, swimming, running an obstacle

course, and playing gaga ball. The barbecue food made this

trip feel like a classic, nostalgic summer camp. The basketball

courts were a very popular location, with unofficial games

breaking out between friend groups.

“The trip was full of laughs!” agreed Rebecca Sharp.

The perfect weather also helped make the trip to

Black Bear Lake a fantastic sendoff for the seniors, who will

surely remember it for years to come!

Senior BBQ Provides Lunchtime Break

By Olivia Naum

On Wednesday June 8, 2022, the seniors were able to

celebrate and enjoy some of their culminating moments of

high school during the Senior Barbecue.

The class of 2022 gathered outside on the track during

their lunch period to celebrate reaching the end of their

high school careers. Students were provided with delicious

hamburgers and hotdogs made by their teachers with the

help of the seniors involved in student government. The atmosphere

was lively with the exhilaration of finally reaching

the end and having the ability to create these final memories

with their friends.

Along with great food, snacks were provided, as well

as ice cream trucks, where many seniors savored shaved ice

to cool off from the heat of the sun.

In order to make the day truly special there was music

and outside games such as Gaga ball and Spikeball. Every

senior was able to find a way to enjoy themselves and revel in

the fact that there are only a few days left as high school seniors.

The Senior Barbecue provided a fantastic opportunity

for the class of 2022 to come together with their peers and

commemorate all that they have accomplished these past

four years.

The Patriot Press — Editorial Staff: Emma Spoonauer (Editor-in-Chief), Olivia Naum (Senior Editor), Jess Reed (Entertainment Editor), Max Druckman (Sports

Editor), Leona Gagalac (Student Life Editor), Diana Lanza (News Editor), Vanessa Pacheco (Head Photographer) — Writers & Photographers: Kerry Brooks,

Mercury Catanzarite, Sofia Colorado, Maxine Craddox, Blake David, Heather Feinstein, Sara Frasson, Sam Fung, Conner Keough, Christina Kerris, Paige Klings,

Emily Landolfi, Grace Lorenzo, Samantha Montalbine, Lex Nelsen, Isabella Novera, Brianna Pacailler, Kristyn Pscolka, Paolo Reyes, Beau Romanowski, Milo

Shenn, Tori Simons, Olivia Sullivan, Ava Talwar, Kathleen Troger, John Van Horn, Kimberly Vasta, Bridget Vaughan, Mark Volpe, Casey White

— Advisor: Mr. DiGiuseppe

2 The Patriot Press: Senior Edition 2022

A LETTER FROM EMMA SPOONAUER, EDITOR-IN CHIEF

To the Class of 2022,

I can barely comprehend that we’re about to graduate! They said that

high school would be one of the fastest four years of our lives but at the time

we didn’t believe them. Coming in as a freshman, the whole concept of high

school was definitely daunting, but now, after getting to know so many of you,

countless staff members, and once meaningless hallways, I can now call Freehold

Township High School a second home.

After being part of various clubs and participating in numerous school

events, I can say that these experiences shaped me into the more confident

and strong minded person I am today, and I’m sure many of you can relate to

this. Throughout these four years I’ve seen all of you mature and grow into the

truest version of yourselves. If I had to say one thing about the Class of 2022, it

would be that we are not afraid to make our own choices. We are not afraid to

question authority figures in order to see the change that we want. We are not

afraid to take that step in the right direction.

Although COVID put a damper on our high school experience for a significant

period of time, I am forever grateful to finish out high school in person

where I am able to connect with my peers and attend school events that have

ignited an unforgettable sense of spirit and belonging. We were strong enough

to persevere through such an unprecedented and trying time, but now it is

time to celebrate how far we’ve come!

Reflecting on these four years, I would

like to thank all of my teachers who have

pushed me to work and learn to my fullest potential.

I would like to thank all my friends and

peers who have been there for me to lean on

when I needed it most. I would like to thank all

of the club advisors and executive board members

I have worked with that have taught me

countless leadership, organization, and cooperation

skills. Most specifically I would like to

thank Mr. DiGiuseppe and all of the editors of the Patriot Press. Working with

you all has been so rewarding and I will never forget our fun Tuesday lunch

meetings.

I am wishing everyone in the Class of 2022 the best of luck with their

post graduation plans. I know with the incomparable passion and drive we

possess we will accomplish great things. More importantly, let’s live in this current

moment and celebrate for how far we’ve come!

Sincerely,

Emma Spoonauer

A LETTER FROM MR. SEAN LEAHY, 2021-22 FTHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR

The end of the school year is always bittersweet for me personally.

Please do not get me wrong, I love having two months off to enjoy my summer

vacation, but I also have to say goodbye to an amazing group of Seniors. I

have truly enjoyed my life as a teacher for the last 14 years and I can easily say

that it is the relationship that I build with my students that truly makes this the

most rewarding profession.

The past two years have been extremely challenging for all of us. This

class has shown perseverance in the face of unprecedented adversity and I

know this experience has taught us all very valuable life lessons. I am so

thankful that this class was able to have a “normal” end of the school year and

some of the amazing events that make Township so amazing. As the year

comes to a close I want you all to remember a few important lessons that I

have picked up here at Freehold Township High School.

Lesson 1: Never underestimate the power of a kind gesture.

I know I am not the first person to write this statement or something

along the lines of this statement, but I have seen it play out during my career

many times. 15 years ago, I was a 22 year old student teacher right here at

FTHS. I am not going to lie, Student Teaching is terrible! You are working a

fulltime job, all the requirements, all the responsibilities, all for…you guessed

it, the experience. I once tried to fill up my gas tank with experience, but it did

not go so well. In addition to not getting paid, you are only a few years older

than the students, which usually poses a problem, but I had gray hair back

then too, so I had them fooled. Friday nights when teachers are off to enjoy

their weekends I was heading off to my real job at Blockbuster Video to rent

movies to the students I just finished teaching! And worst of all you have NO

idea what you are doing. Despite all of that I survived my student teaching

year and it was one kind gesture from a student that made every second of the

experience worth it. My student Lisa Martino invited me to be her sponsor at

her NHS ceremony 15 years ago. Her act of kindness solidified my decision to

become a teacher and gave me the confidence that I could make a difference

in other students' lives. Lisa may never know this but her simple act of kindness

pushed me to work hard, connect with my students, and be my very best

every day I step foot into Township. Be nice to people-- you never know the

impact of a simple act of kindness!

Lesson 2: Surround yourself with Good People.

Over my years at Township I have made some of my best friends right

here in these hallways. Early in my career I was asked to coach Lacrosse by

Coach Steve Gibb, one of our amazing security staff and one of my most valued

mentors. I politely said to Coach Gibb, “I know nothing about Lacrosse.” And

in my head I questioned, why would you want me on the staff? He said something

to me that has always stuck with me. He said, “I like to surround my

players with good people, role models. I can teach you to coach lacrosse but I

cannot teach you how to be a good person.” Some of my favorite memories in

this school have nothing to do with classroom teaching, but everything to do

with the relationships made along the way. Whether it is popping into Mr.

Torres’s class to do some improv during my off period, getting some much

needed organization advice from Ms. Galinski, or stealing all the tennis balls off

of a friend's desks because you know he hates the sound when desks get

moved in the classroom. It is these relationships that helped keep me grounded,

helped me to laugh, helped me be a better person, and most importantly

filled my life with people that I admire and learn from daily. No one can do it

alone-- surround yourself with good people and you will never go wrong.

Lesson 3: Take advantage of EVERY opportunity.

One thing this Pandemic has taught me is that nothing is guaranteed.

On Friday March 13th, 2020, we were notified that school was closing

for two weeks to stop the spread of Covid-19. We never did return that school

year, I lost an entire lacrosse season, 4 months with my students, Proms, Senior

Week, and Graduation. My heart broke for my students who lost so much

that year. During that time in quarantine I learned that all I wanted was NOR-

MAL back. I wanted to be on the field with my players, back in the front of a

full classroom, and dancing the night away at Senior Prom. Things I once took

for granted and sometimes saw as a burden were the only things I wanted

back. Homecoming Night 2021 was one of the highlights of this year so

far. Watching a packed students section cheer on our football team and

crowning our King and Queen, Giacomo Calamita and Gianna Dembski,

brought a tear to my eye. After two long years of virtual learning we were

BACK! Moving forward I encourage all of you to not put things off; don’t skip

that Football game, hang out with your friend as often as possible, join that

fraternity or sorority, and go claim your dream job!! Stop putting things off

and make them happen now. Believe me, you do not want to look back on

your time and say “I should have.” It makes a much better story when you are

present.

My 14 years at Freehold Township have been extremely rewarding and

the lessons I have learned in these hallways have helped me to earn the title of

Teacher of the Year, but more importantly they have helped me to be a loving

father, dedicated husband, and a good person. Notice that my three lessons

have nothing to do with actual teaching, and these three lessons relate to any

profession or career choice you may make in the future. I encourage you all to

be kind, surround yourself with good people, and take advantage of every single

day. I am so unbelievably proud of every student in the Class of 2022. You

have all worked hard academically and dedicated your time to serving others.

I know you will make us proud in the future! Congratulations, Class of

2022!


A LETTER FROM MRS. JOANN PRICE, WHO IS RETIRING AFTER 19 YEARS AT FTHS

Hello, Graduate!

As you and I approach our final moments at FTHS, I ask: Do you remember

your very first day at Township? Maybe you were a brand new 14-

year-old freshman, a little scared, but hopeful. Or, maybe you were a mid-year

transfer student whose family moved to Freehold, and you had to make

friends all over again. Can you remember what that felt like?

True confession: My first day at Township back in September of 2003

was unforgettable, and not for good reasons! At age 45, I was a brand new

teacher, my first day on the job. Like many of you, I had absolutely no clue

about this school, its layout, or its people–and I was assigned to teach 3 different

levels of English in 5 different classrooms that were in 4 different halls: C,D,

E, and G. On day 1, I felt seriously overwhelmed, lost, and confused in every

way imaginable! No joke, I went home that first night and cried, truly wondering

if this whole teaching thing would work out, or if it was all a colossal mistake.

And then I remembered the best piece of advice I was ever given; it

came from a wise English professor at college. She gave this advice to all her

students, and I now share it with you: Act “as if.”

What does that mean, act “as if”? Well, for me it meant that I had to

calm down, screw up my courage, and act as if I could pull off being a teacher.

Acting “as if” is not magical thinking; it’s more of a temporary positive pretending,

just for the time being….like, even if you’re not sure you can do this, for

right now you will act as if you can and follow through with some hope that

success will happen. I hung in there and things improved; the days that followed

my first day here were better. I managed and I learned on the fly. Here I

am almost 20 years later, so I guess it worked!

I offer this same advice to you as you embark on the mystery that is

the rest of your life.

When asked to face a challenge going forward, no matter how scared

or unsure you are, take the risk and act as if, then do your best to make it so.

Feel confident and act as if things will work out.

Act as if what you do–and don’t do–matters; you have a purpose,

whether or not you recognize it at the moment. Look for it, then act as if what

you do is meaningful, because it is.

Act as if people–all people–are important. Don’t take them for granted

lest you lose them, and don’t replace real people with phone relationships.

Every now and then, act as if your phone doesn’t exist.

Act as if you care, even if sometimes you’re thinking maybe you don’t.

Caring about causes and human beings beyond yourself will change the world.

Act as if you can make a difference.

As I walk with you onto the football field this June evening, we can act

as if we are capable of facing the upcoming changes and challenges that will

happen in our lives, because, in reality, we can! Acting “as if” speaks to hope

and belief in yourself and others, no matter what lies ahead.

Right here, right now, act as if you can do this graduation thing, leave

Freehold Township High School, and move into an imperfect but bright future,

whatever it holds.

Act as if…You’ve got this!

A LETTER FROM JESS REED, ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

It doesn’t feel like just yesterday that we walked through the Township

doors as freshmen.

It feels like four years ago.

A very intense, productive, upsetting, amazing, exhilarating, confusing,

fantastically weird four years ago, and I’m honored to have spent it with all of

you.

I used to think that coming-of-age stories were largely fictional, plot

devices used to glamorize pain and awkwardness (that’s still half true; none of

this was glamorous). But when I look at my friends, my classmates, myself, I

realize that our pining for a coming-of-age story was our coming-of-age story.

Driving around town aimlessly just to have extra time with our friends after a

hangout, biking through neighborhoods when we didn't have our licenses,

joining clubs, dropping clubs, being convinced that we are completely alone

and 500 other people saying they feel the exact same way. We weren't given a

typical high school experience, so we made one.

We are adults now, not because we are perfect, but because we finally

realized that adults are imperfect too.

...Which might be my favorite thing about the Class of 2022. Our constant

questioning of authorities and refusal to hold blind faith may drive our

teachers crazy sometimes, but it’s a

good trait in a generation that will one

day (not too far away) hold political

office, vote, and raise children of our

own. We can speak to adults as adults,

which is more liberating than I ever

knew it could be.

I have no doubt that this graduating

class will be as revolutionary outside

the classroom as it was inside. I'm

just so excited to see what we come up

with. In the meantime, let's make the

most of our teenagehood. I can't prove

it just yet, but one day we're going to

miss all these growing pains.

Stay classy, Patriot Nation.

—Jess Reed

A LETTER FROM OLIVIA NAUM, SENIOR EDITOR

I am so honored to have been an editor on

the Patriot Press staff for these past two years. I

truly cannot be more grateful for all the opportunities

that this club has brought me as well as the

irreplaceable relationships that I have created here.

Writing for the Patriot Press these past four years

has been such a cornerstone of my high school experience

and I am so proud of the work we have

completed together. Through this club I have had

the ability to grow not only as a writer who can

convey her thoughts clearly, but as a leader and

valued collaborator. I will miss the Patriot Press tremendously as well as all the

people who make the newspaper truly wonderful.

As I look back on these past four years, I can without hesitation say

that I am immensely proud to be a part of the class of 2022. Through the Global

Studies program, JSA, the tennis team, and the newspaper I can evidently

see how I along with my classmates have progressed towards the people we

are meant to become. Our experience of our time in high school is certainly far

from what we anticipated it to be and was filled with many challenges. Despite

this, we preserved and flourished as a whole. The class of 2022 is filled with

students who are hard-working, dedicated, and passionate, which are qualities

I deeply value in my peers. I strongly believe that we took inspiration from the

classes before us as well as from the incredible teachers who have guided us

these past years. I hope that our class motivates the upcoming grades to pursue

their passions fervently, genuinely enjoy their time in high school, and devote

themselves completely to everything they are a part of.


Seniors Claim BotC Title

Story By Emma Spoonauer, Photos by Vanessa Pacheco and Paige Klings

War, providing their class with a sigh of relief with

their decisive victory.

After a rough showing in the balloon popping

competition, won by the Juniors, everyone was

For weeks prior to the actual night of BotC, we had anticipated its conclusion,

being hyped up with both the Patriot Hunt and Costume Competition.

The Freshmen won the Patriot Hunt, which in retrospect seemed to foreshadow

the anxiety of Seniors to come.

Seniors won some extra points with their Lego themed costumes, giving

the class more confidence going into the night.

Onto what we’ve all been waiting for…the night of challenges for BotC!

With the first step into the auditorium, everyone could already feel the crowd

buzzing with excitement. Initially, there was worried that BotC would not have

a great turnout, much like a lot of other school sponsored events and activities

after COVID, but that was proved completely wrong! All of the bleachers were

packed with students ready to cheer on their friends— so much so that there

were even students sitting on the walkways of the bleachers.

The first event of the night was the scooter race. In this competition,

players had to move themselves from one side of the gym to the other while

sitting or laying on floor scooters, moving in a different way each round. The

Juniors won this challenge, but unfortunately for them it was the only game

they won that night.

ready for the culminating event: the team dances.

With the Freshmen performing first and the

order working its way up through the classes, the

crowd could see each class increasingly outdoing the

previous, so when it was time for the Seniors to perform

the stakes were definitely high. At the conclusion

of the Senior’s dance when they walked through

the graduation banner holding all of their sports

gear, trophies, and other symbols of their accomplishments,

there was a clear sense that victory was

secure.

At the conclusion of the night, it was announced that

despite their great effort and spirit, the Freshmen

came in last while the Juniors and Sophomores actually

tied. After this the Seniors knew they had won,

but the instant those words left the mouth of the

announcer to make it official, the gymnasium erupted in cheers. Seniors ran

down elated from the bleachers to congratulate their peers.

“The event was amazing!” stated senior Michelle Rodriguez. “It was so

good to see everyone have a good time after two years of being virtual!”

Kelsey Lally agreed. “It was so much fun! I love how everyone got super

competitive, especially after the past year. Being a senior during BotC was

a whole new experience as well.”

Despite the actual win, you could tell it was a great night by how loud

everyone chanted, the crowding of the bleachers, and each team giving it their

absolute best. Many spectators went home realizing voices had been lost from

cheering so much, but that was a small price to pay for such a great night.

Next was the egg toss. Team members worked with a partner to throw

an egg to one another, increasing the distance between them with each throw.

The Senior class’s incredibly talented softball players, Lila and Dana Williams,

helped the Seniors dominate this event.

The following event, “Dance Moves,” had students dancing around in a

circle until the music stopped, where they were expected to then find their

partner and strike a specific pose with them. The last pair to strike the pose

correctly would be eliminated, and the game went on until there were only

people from one class left. Though the Sophomores put up a really good fight,

the Seniors won their second event in a row.

But that’s where the Senior confidence wavered.

In Junkyard Relay the Seniors struggled with passing items off to teammates,

and to add insult to injury, the Freshmen were the ones who took the

win.

Next was the Trivia challenge, where each team was given questions

that they would show to their class to try to find the answer in the quickest

amount of time possible. With the help of some of the smartest students of

each grade sitting in the front row, this event was a test of each team’s cooperation,

and once again, the Freshmen reigned.

Then much to everyone’s surprise, in the first matchup in the Girl’s Tug

of War, the Freshmen took home their third victory in a row and defeated the

Seniors! This really soured the mood of the Senior class.

Luckily, the Seniors got back on track with the Boy’s Tug of


Favorite Memories from High School

Julianna Arciero: Battle of the Classes Senior Year

Brady Pettit: playing lacrosse

Dayna Garrison: My favorite memory was all the spitfires and football

games.

Jeffrey Tolmachewich: golf season

Jessica Samborsky: Meeting up with my friends in the media center

for lunch everyday.

Youssef Zabady: Smoking dudes in walley ball

Zain Shiraz: Meeting new friends when I moved here

Emma Duke: Any of my English classes with my new English teacher

Jess Reed: Playing as part of the marching band at football games

Kevin Kurczeski: All the good times in Gym laughing at stupid jokes

or things we did in there.

Zoe Wall: when that pipe burst and the whole school stunk

Caitlin Ross: homecoming football games

Gregory Moore: Being at the state semifinal boys basketball game

during freshman year.

Megan Sabbagh: it would be my field hockey seasons.

Shaye Lefler-Blum: I would say the football games. They just

brought a lot of joy to me and my friends.

Thomas McKnight: Homecoming / smash bros tournament

Tara O'Donnell: My last homecoming game because I had a lot of

fun with my friends.

Anthony Pontecorvo: All of freshman year or playing football, easily

the best times.

Joe Chang: freshman year, first day

Eirida Martuseviciute: Eating pizza crunchers from the school cafeteria

Alex Kaznowski: My favorite memory from my time at FTHS was being

able to watch the first 4 episodes of the final Star Wars the

Clone Wars season with my friends during lunch before COVID hit.

Maira Zamorano: lunch period with my friends

Isabella Vitali: I absolutely adored every single BOTC event. No

matter what, it was always whole grades supporting each other and

you could feel the energy from the crowds. It was electrifying!

Gianna Pallotto: Being a part of FTHS girls soccer

Hailee Soden: football games with friends

Michael Borromeo: Being a part of BOTC and winning it

Vincent Santitoro: Last spring concert

Isabella Crastullo: managing the ice

hockey team / hockey banquets

Olivia Naum: My favorite experience

from FTHS was being a part of the

varsity tennis team and making

memories with the amazing girls on the

team.

Samantha Montalbine: It has to be

that week where the plastic babies

were everywhere! Freshman year

there were hundreds of little

plastic babies placed around the

school, and for days everyone

searched every classroom, hallway,

and even fire alarm, to find and

replace them! It was so much fun

and I'll never forget searching

every room for them with my

friends.

Alexander Metz: I would say my

favorite memory from FTHS was

going to Atlantic City because I

qualified for DECA States senior

year.

Anife Klobocishta: Definitely senior day for our lacrosse team

Margaret St. Germaine: doing karaoke

before there was a hit and run in front of

my house


A LETTER FROM MRS. KIM RICHARDSON, WHO IS

MOVING ON AFTER 20 YEARS AT FTHS

Samantha Rivera: My favorite memory would have to be playing sports at

Township. Growing up with my teammates, we were able to bond and become a

family that supported, cheered, and helped one another. I will never forget our

conditioning days, senior games, karaoke bus rides, pasta parties, and other fun

memories we did together.

Nicole Lobocchiaro: one of my

favorite memories in high

school was having the

opportunity to share the stage

with other students as a part of

the Patriot Productions family.

Being able to perform and

dance with all of my friends for

four years at FTHS is something

I will always cherish

Emily Ottone: the flour baby

was my favorite high school

memory because i think it was

funny, and i had to narrowly

avoid a surprising amount of

attempts of kidnapping

Maya Poole: My favorite

memory was taking care of the

flour babies for health class.

Bella Marinich: Celebrating our college

commitments!

Michelle Rodriguez: The LFD 2022 Trip. So

much fun practicing our team building skills

at Blairstown center!

Melvin Pineda: First marching band game

as Drum Major, I've been waiting since

freshman year for that moment

The greatest irony of my life as an English teacher is that I

hate writing things that other people will read. (I do, however, love

irony, so I guess that’s something.) I enjoy writing; I always have. But I

write for myself. When I need to write for any other purpose than self

-expression, I find myself staring at a blank document, praying for inspiration

to intervene. There is just too much pressure to be insightful

and eloquent and coherent. (Feel free to take out a red pen and write

“Convoluted” and “Get to the point!” in the margins right now.) However,

I have been asked to write a farewell letter to the class of 2022,

and I promised to try my best.

I start with a wish. For much of your high school career, you

have lived through unprecedented times. I truly hope that your future

contains precedented, boring, been-there-done-that times. I would

like you to go to college or get a job and just have fun for a while. I

want you to not have to worry about phrases like water droplets or

variants or monkeypox (!), although I imagine we will be hearing these

terms for a while longer. These days, it is easy to feel overwhelmed

and anxious; it’s a normal reaction to the world we live in. But you

need to live your lives with joy and perhaps even optimism.

That being said, having fun doesn’t preclude you from knowing

what is happening in the world around you. Pay attention to your

communities; read newspapers; vote. We live in an age of information

– and often disinformation – overload. Not only do you need

to pay attention, but you need to be informed consumers of media.

Ask yourselves – who wrote this? What are their qualifications? Or as I

used to ask my journalism class, what’s the angle? Reading critically

leads to thinking critically. Thinking critically leads to an informed citizenry.

Smart is hard. It takes effort. The only true way to be informed

is to read a variety of sources, listen to experts, and make your own

decisions based on evidence.

Moving on, I wish I had some advice for your future success,

but we all define success differently. If you can do what you love, do

it. But also remember, work is just work. Don’t let it define you. Rather,

your actions should define you. Think about the impact your

choices will make in the world. I am a musical theatre fanatic, and Stephen

Sondheim is one of my idols. In Into the Woods, Little Red Riding

Hood sings, “Nice is different than good.” I have been thinking about

that show and that line in particular a lot recently. It’s easy to be nice.

We were all taught basic manners at one point or another; we know

how to say “please” and “thank you.” But are we putting good out

into the world? My mother once told me that it was easy to treat people

with dignity, and she was right. It takes less energy to be kind, to

treat people as they matter. I suspect it’s better for your overall wellbeing

too. So, while I may not understand the secrets to financial success

(seriously, I went to a liberal arts college and majored in English

with a women’s studies minor), I do know that recognizing the humanity

in others is crucial in becoming a good person.

Lastly, I wish you luck in all your future endeavors. Congratulations

on closing this chapter and opening a new one. I have always

loved teaching seniors because you are all on the precipice of something

new and exciting. As your teacher, I get a glimpse of the adults

you will one day be. That always struck me as an honor – one that I

have never taken for granted. However your path may wander, I

promise you will get there in good time. I myself am on the precipice

of something new, so this goodbye seems especially poignant this

year. Thus, I leave you with another musical theatre quote (to remain

true to my brand): “Because I knew you, I have been changed for

good.”

Kimmy Rich, out.


Advice to Graduates from FTHS’s Staff

Mrs. Jones: "Appreciate where you

are at this particular moment in

time. Slow down and take it all in."

Ms. Kiernan: "Money, fame, and

accomplishments are not the keys

to a successful life. Finding joy in

what you do every day will bring

about the greatest success in life -

Mr. Dohan: "Always remember that

dreaming about success and working

towards success are two very different

endeavors. One takes you places

and one keeps you in your place."

Mr. Wong: "Embrace your passions

and who you are."

happiness."

Mrs. Hoagland: "Use your unique

Mrs. Cosgrove: "Nosce te ipsum

Mr. Grimes: "Pick something that

Ms. Dreher: "Don't be afraid of fail-

high school experience to help you

(Know thyself)."

you're passionate about and pursue

ure, just make sure you learn from it.

identify your strengths, weaknesses,

it. If you wake up everyday and are

Meet new people. Everyone has a

likes, and dislikes so that you can be

content with your life, that's all that

story to tell, so ask them about

happy and successful!"

matters."

theirs. Have fun but work hard. And

finally, always make good decisions."

Mrs. Mehl: “’The ultimate measure of a man is

not where he stands in moments of comfort

and convenience, but where he stands at times

of challenge and controversy.’-MLK. Always

listen to your inner voice and advocate for what

you believe."

Mrs. Boyle: "1) If it feels wrong, it is.

Trust your gut. 2) Tough times are

hard but getting through them will

shape the person you will become.

3) Say sorry and forgive."

Mr. Sylvester: "It's not about what

you achieve or gain in life that is important.

It's about the type of person

you become during the process that

gets you there that really matters."

Mrs. Merkel: "Always reach for your

dreams even if no one believes in

them. All it takes is if you believe

them."

Mr. Torres: "Remember to always

have a heart full of love, an ear that

will listen, and a hand ready to help."

Ms. Burstein: “Always carry cash!”

Mrs. D'Ambrosio: "Laughter is contagious.

Don't be afraid to laugh, even

when you're not supposed to. Laugh

Mr. Reardon: "Have fun in life and

learn from everything and everyone

around you."

loud and laugh often."


Messages to Our Former Selves

Brian Trujillo: Work hard and the results will show. I wish I was more dedicated

to my education when I was younger.

Adam Weeks: Ask questions in class, talk to more people, and read directions.

Julia Martinez: Don't take everything so seriously and take any help you can

get

Aaron Tolete: I would advise my freshman year self to not get attached to

anything or anyone and to really focus on my goals and ambitions and make

moves early to get a head start on everything.

Jessica Reed: Everything changes, for better and for worse. Wait out the

bad parts, and appreciate the good parts.

Penny Harkowsky: to not try as hard, and that it really doesn't matter what

anyone thinks of you.

Catherine St. Germaine: Be yourself and try new things! Don't let other people's

thoughts or judgements get in the way of you enjoying your high

school life.

Naeem Reuben: life works itself out and there isn't anything to worry about

Kimora Carter: It’s really not that deep

Patrick Philbin: Don’t be stupid.

Bella Marinich: Try to challenge yourself in classes from the very start, and a

bad grade isn't the end or worse thing to happen to you...just try your best

and you'll do great

Zoe Wall: stay out of friend groups, keep to yourself, don’t allow people to

bring you down to their level

Eirida Martuseviciute: Don't take the cafeteria pizza crunchers for granted

Julianna Arciero: Talk to everyone and say yes to everything .

Gianna Pasqualicchio: get more involved in school & that time flys very

quickly

Julia Saponaro: Don't worry about other people

Shaye Lefler-Blum: Don't worry about keeping the friends you walk into

high school with, in the end you have the people that you need and be rid

of the ones that will drag you down.

Morgan Link: To realize how young I am and the small things won't end up

mattering.

Kayla Cenname: make new friends and branch out

Anife Klobocishta: That high school really does go by so fast so don’t sweat

the small stuff, laugh and don’t feel like you have to rely on anyone to have

a great high school experience.

Dayna Garrison: I would tell my freshman self to always work hard because

it always pays off.

Jeffrey Tolmachewich: Have a good balance of academics, athletics, and personal

life.

Olivia Naum: I would say try your best to enjoy every moment, even when

you're stressed out.

Anton Bilozor: Study Spanish — it will be useful in college since you could go

to Spain abroad.

Youssef Zabady: Work hard now, have fun later.

Victoria Marino: Live every high school memory to the fullest because it is

the fastest four years of your life!

Melvin Pineda: Not join too many clubs, I think you always hear the opposite,

and that you have to do the most. But just stick to what you're passionate

about, don't go crazy trying to get college application filler

Samantha Rivera: Don’t be afraid to join clubs and get involved! You’ll meet

so many new people and friends!

Kevin Kurczeski: It won't be as bad as you think it is. It will actually be pretty

fun. And a good half of it will be unlike any high school experience anyone

has ever had due to COVID-19

Emma Spoonauer: Just chill out. What you’re stressing about now isn’t that

serious.

Milian Ingco: If you studied you'd be way better off than you are right now.

Cesar Rosario: should've made friends with a lot more people, that way you

maybe would've met that one girl sooner.

Heidi Castellanos-Meza: Don't give in to others just because you're afraid of

being alone.

Gregory Moore: Get involved in clubs

Dylan Wong: Get involved in extracurriculars because it matters a lot for

college applications.

Alanna Sisto: Don't take the time for granted

Samantha Montalbine: High school is going to be tough. You're gonna make

a lot of sacrifices, loose a lot of friends, and you're going to constantly be

stressed. But please always remember to put yourself first, even if you may

not get the best grade or one random person may not like you, because

that's not going to matter in a few years. But how you treat yourself now is

what's gonna matter most, so prioritize you, not others or your work, otherwise

you'll regret it.

Tara O'Donnell: Don't take anything for granted.

Jordan Demarest: Do your work and get involved. Don't be afraid to try out

for anything. Be active and friendly.

Isabella Vitali: Don't stress out! Everything works out eventually.

Alyssa Manco: try and make more friends, it will make school more enjoyable

Hailee Soden: don't rush the process, enjoy the small moments!

Lindsey Eskes: I wish I would have let go of all the negativity and realized

that having so many friends isn´t as important as people make it seem.

Stephanie Dikker: Don't think that you don't have to try freshman year, everything

counts

Jessica Samborsky: Some advice that I would give to the freshman version

of myself about high school is that time goes by fast. When I first started

high school, I thought that the process would be long and boring. However,

I've made so many memories here and made such amazing friendships that I

hope will last throughout college. Time really does fly by fast.

Gianna Pallotto: If it won't matter in 5 years, it's not worth stressing over.

Stay on top of your work and do not be lazy, learn to separate school and

social life in a healthy way.

Jordan Bain: Don't make dumb choices and always try to better yourself,

mentally and physically.


Senior Takeover Day 2022

Leah Marrero as Ms.

Alvarado

Justin Randall as Mr.

Gualtieri

Cayla Amin as Mr. Leahy

Alicia Klotz as Mrs. Kappock

Natalie Moradian as Mrs.

Mopsick

Sofia Scala as Ms. Zaharakas

Douglas Luke as Mr. Hinds

Emily Karl as Mrs.

Arnold

Julianna Arciero as Dr.

Villarreal

Zoe Wall as Ms. Hein

Hanna Salant as Mrs. Young

Caroline Speck as Mrs. Jones

Anife Klobocishta as

Gianna Dembski as Ms.

Julia DelSordi as Mrs.

Andrew Foti as Mr. Migliori

Paige Wehner as Mrs.

Mrs. Kropa

Negraval

Andersch

LaPlaga

Faith Silverman as Mr.

Whitford

Megan Sabbagh as Ms. Latz

Briley DiGioia as Mrs. Merkel

Kate and Emma Jaffe

as Mr. Tepedino

Emily Cosgrove as Mr.

St. Angelo

Emma Spoonauer as Mr. DiGiuseppe

Valeria Kay as Mrs. Boyle

Tess Bossdorf and Abigail

Bossdorf as Mr. Briggs


Olivia Naum as Mr. Torres

Marisa Celano as Mr. Erbig

Beau Romanowski as Mrs.

Conners

Julianna Prosica as Ms.

Stumbaugh

Anna Adamov as Mr. Blanco

Matt Epstein as Ms. Gittens

Katie Kress as Ms. Kiernan

Abigail Hynes as Mrs.

Lanza

Jesse Gold as Ms.

Pandalfo

Nicole Colucci as Ms.

Krause

Sydney Weintraub as Mr.

Mopsick

Antonia Castiglia as Ms.

Ortner

Alexandra Magliozzo as

Mr. Patterson

Besa Kraja as Mrs.

Rattien

Danielle Davenport as

Mr. Giblin

Jessica Hakanson as Mr.

Gattsek

Kaitlynne Cies as Mr. Ducey

Mackenzie Brown as

Mrs. Gaeta

Ashley Metz & Mia

Metkov as Mrs. Mehl

Julia Saponaro as Mr.

Vazzana

Taryn Carbone as Mr. Heubel

Rebecca Sharp as Mr. Grimes

Saige Lupinaci and

Annasimone Gemian as Ms. Stephanie Dikker as Ms.

Milanda Dawdy and Kylie Bitsko as Ms. Kehoe

Moore

Thomas


College-Bound Graduates


from the Class of 2022


July 10th: The song “In My Feelings”

and internet challenge

July 7th: the

US Women

won a 4th

World Cup

July: puff sleeves and high rise

pants

July: Doja Cat’s album Planet Her

July 29th: Suni Lee wins gold in all

around gymnastics at Tokyo Olympics

August 3rd: “Sicko Mode” by

Travis Scott

August 7th: “WAP” by Cardi B and

Megan Thee Stallion

September 8th: Naomi Osaka becomes

the first Japanese-born

players to win a major tennis title

September: blazers become

trendy

July 30th: “Happier Than Ever” by

Billie Eilish

August 19th: “Hot Girl Summer”

by Megan Thee Stallion featuring

Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign

September: podcasts rise in popularity

among influencers

August: Crate Challenge

September

27th: the

song

“Shallow” by

Lady Gaga

and Bradley

Cooper

August 13th: “ABCDEFU” by Gayle

September:

Among Us is

the latest

obsession

August 30th: “Circles” by Post

Malone

September 11th: then 18 year old

Emma Raducanu wins Women’s

US Open final

October: Checkered pants, chunky

sneakers, jean skirts, and mom

jeans

September 17th:

the show “Squid

Game”

October 1st: “Levitating” by Dua

Lipa

October 4th: Joker movie premieres

October: the song “Mo Bamba” by

Sheck Wes became popular

October 11th: the movie “Soul”

October 12th: Gymnast

Simone Biles

ties the record for

most world gymnastic

medals

October: sweater vests and Doc

Martens

October 11th: Lakers win NBA Finals

November 4th: “Thank U Next” by

Arianna Grande

October 15th: “Easy On Me” by

Adele

October 30th: Ariana Grande’s

album “Positions”

January: Tik-Tok gains popularity

What Song Reminds You

Most of High School?

Pop Culture Trends

Jessica Reed - “Ribs” by Lorde

Morgan Link - “Young Dumb and Broke” by Khalid

Isabella Vitali - "School's Out" by Alice Cooper

Brady Pettit - “One” by The Who

Julia Martinez - “Up and Down” by Doja Cat

Jeffrey Tolmachewich - “See You Again” by Charlie Puth

Anton Bilozor - “Lonely Day” by System of a Down

Zoe Wall - “Hit ‘Em Up” by Tupac

Freshman Year Freshman Year Freshman Year Freshman Year Fr

Heidi Castellanos-Meza - “That's No Fun” by Steve Lacey

Sean Gibbons - “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod

Adam Weeks - “Prices” by Lil Uzi Vert

Samantha Montalbine- "Letter to my Freshman Self" by ATLAS

Aaron Tolete - "EARFQUAKE" by Tyler, the Creator

Anife Klobocishta - “No Idea” by Don Toliver

Tara O’Donnell - “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes

Maria Zamorano - “Memories” by David Guetta ft. Kid Cudi

Youssef Zabady - “Super Gremlin” by Kodak Black

Sophomore Year Sophomore Year Sophomore Year Sophomore Year So

Frank Trimboli - “My Way” by Frank Sinatra

Nicole Arizapana - “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X

Hailee Soden - 'I'll Always Remember You" by Hannah Montana

Sean Willoughby - “Graduation” by Juice Wrld

Victoria Marino - "I Lived" by One Republic

Melvin Pineda - “Loving is Easy” by Rex Orange County

Emma Spoonauer - “Everybody’s Changing” by Keane

Kimora Carter - “Feel Something” by Joshua Bassett

Joe Chang - “Bad and Boujee” - by Migos

Milian Ingco - “Fifteen” by Taylor Swift

Junior Year Junior Year Junior Year Junior Year Junior Year Jun

Tyler Zawatski - “Love Story” by Taylor Swift

Eirida Martuseviciute - “Turn My Swag On” by Soulja Boy

John Hayward - “SUGAR” by Brockhampton

Taylor Traynor - “Mexican Seafood” by Nirvana

Anna DePass - “Boredom” by Tyler the Creator

Michael Berrios - "Graduation" by Benny Blanco

Check out our Spotify

Playlist of all these songs!

Senior Year Senior Year Senior Year Senior Year Senior Year Senior Yea


January: “Old Town Road” by Lil

Nas X

December 25th: Bridgerton TV

series

November 7th: “Say So” by Doja

Cat

November: claw

clips are the

necessary accessory

March 29th: Billie Eilish’s “Bad

Guy”

January 8th:

“Driver’s License” by

Olivia Rodrigo

November

12th: streaming

service Disney+

debuts

April 26th: the

movie

Avengers:

Endgame

November 24th: The Disney movie

Encanto

January 15th: WandaVision debuts

on Disney +

December 17th: the movie Spider

Man: No Way Home

November 22nd: Frozen 2 movie

February: Buccaneers win Super

Bowl

January: Y2K fashion is back

December 25th: the movie Little

Women is released

January 9th: 2nd

season of Euphoria

May: Lizzo’s hit song “Truth Hurts”

February 12th: To All The Boys:

Always And Forever released

January: Mullets and Graphic Tees

May 3rd: “The Git UP” by Blanco

Brown

January 3rd: “Yummy” by Justin

Bieber

May: pastel colors reenter the

trend cycle

June: VSCO girls

become a new

style

February 13th: Love is Blind TV

show

March 19th: the first episode of

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

premiers

March: COVID 19 changes….

everything

May 21st: Olivia Rodirgo’s album

Sour

March 4th: Robert Pattinson becomes

The Batman

March: Tiger King TV series

May 28th: the

movie A Quiet

Place Part 2

May: Tye-Dye clothing gains popularity

April 1st: “As It Was” by Harry

Styles

June 4th: “Earfquake” by Tyler,

the Creator

May 12th:

“Like That”

by Doja Cat

April 8th: “First Class” by Jack Harlow

June 16th: the TV show Euphoria

June 21st: “Señorita” by Shawn

Mendes and Camila Cabello

May: “Tek It” It by Cafuné

June: cropped cardigans

Throughout High School

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Our Favorite Teachers

Liliana Gutierrez: Mr. Giblin because he is always fun and happy and he tries

to have good relationships with his students

Megan Sabbagh: Ms. Latz because i can go to her for anything.

Lindsey Eskes: Mrs.Boyle by far has been my favorite teacher. She has done

nothing but help me and connect with me on a personal level which helped

me feel safe at school. If I ever needed anything while at school she would be

the teacher I would go to.

Jeffrey Tolmachewich: Mr. Herbert because he is both a great person and a

great teacher

Isabella Vitali: My favorite teacher at FTHS is Mrs. Nolan. No matter what,

you can always go to her for help. Whether it is for school work or personal

reasons she is always there for her students. Her warm personality is infectious

and her classes are always a joy to be a part of.

Samantha Montalbine: I've had a lot of amazing teachers over my years at

FTHS, this year especially, but my favorite has to be Mrs. LoPiccolo.

Besides being an amazing teacher who has helped to teach me the

language that has certified me as bilingual, who has motivated me with

both my work in and outside of the class, and who has made learning

Italian fun, she is one of the nicest teachers I've ever met.

Kevin Kurczeski: It has to be a tie between Mrs. Thwaits and Mr. Heubel.

Both of these teachers I have been with over the last 4 years and they both

have made learning and being in class actually fun.

Milian Ingco: Mrs. Richardson, the discussions in her class are always

thought provoking and fun to participate in.

Jessica Reed: Mr. Mopsick for his incredible lectures and making history interesting!

Kelly Larkin: Ms. Nolan is my favorite teacher because of how kind and wise

she is.

Shaye Lefler-Blum: Mr. Torres. He is the most honest and down to earth

teacher i have ever had. He knows how to have fun while also teaching us

everything that we need and more.

Dylan Wong: Mr. Drummond because his test curves are amazing.

Melvin Pineda: Mrs. Clark. Her teaching style is very good, I liked the class

content, she had fun labs, took us out on walks and gave us ice pops, had a

PHENOMENAL attitude, she prepped us well for the AP exam, and she was

very personable and connected with students

Hunter Torre: Mrs. Matthews she is very understanding and she is the nicest

person

Gianna Pasqualicchio: Mrs. Arnold is the best!

Anife Klobocishta: Mrs. Kropa, she is been a teacher I had twice throughout

my time here at township and she has always made her class so enjoyable.

Youssef Zabady: Mr Wthstanley. Made me feel more comfortable when I

moved here.

Samantha Rivera: Mr. Leahy because he is a good person at heart and genuinely

cares for each and every one of us. He is always there to support us

and makes class fun and enjoyable.

Anton Bilozor: Mrs. Bellamy, she teaches better then others and not from

the book school gave them. She implements stuff that are fun for everyone

to do while learning something.

Julianna Arciero: Mrs. Hastings, she is one of the best people at township

and I will miss her the most.

Brian Trujillo: Ms. Moore, she cares for the students and understands what

it’s like to be a high school student in this day and age. Very fair and excellent

teacher.

Cesar Rosario: A. Sharkey, he's a cool art teacher.

Alanna Sisto: Mr. Ducey has been my teacher for all four years, and he's

just really a great person and teacher.

Nicole Arizapana: Mr. Gattsek because he is very kind and cares for any of

his students

Catherine St. Germaine: Ms. Cosgrove because she is really understanding.

Emma Spoonauer: Mr. DiGuiseppe because working with him and being a

part of the Patriot Press was very rewarding and fun!

Penny Harkowsky: Mrs. Brusotti and Ms. Moore, because they were the

most friendly and welcoming.

Eirida Martuseviciute: Ms. Stumbaugh because she's cool

Sean Willoughby: Heubel, he has taught me more then school lessons

Alex Kaznowski: Mrs. Andersch because she is very supportive

Brady Pettit: Miss Bott because she was always helping and fun

Michael Borromeo: Mr. Withstandley because PLAYOFFS

Aaron Tolete: Mrs. Kropa or Mr. Tep because they have been the most fun

during their lessons.

Victoria Marino: Mrs. Marino because she is always there for me when I

need absolutely anything! She is an amazing person and I am going to miss

her so so much next year.


FTHS Athletes Heading to College

Brianna Kirsch

Track & Field at Tulane

Tyler Zawatski

Track & Field at UVA

Natalie Moradian

Lacrosse at Georgian Court

Krish Dhayal

Rowing at Tufts University

Alicia Klotz

Track & Field at Stockton

Brianna Anderson

Track & Field at East Stroudsburg

Ryder Anagnos

Track & Field at Stockton

Josh Hocheiser

Soccer at Skidmore College

Nikki Lusnia

Softball at Montclair State

Richard Lockard

Soccer at Penn State Harrisburg

Abby Bossdorf

Track & Field at Quinnipiac

Tess Bossdorf

Track & Field at Quinnipiac

Dan Valentino

Track & Field at Rutgers


Messages to Friends

Brady Pettit: I hope you all succeed and become great people later in life.

Bella Marinich: Thank you to Gabby, Hadley, Jess, Karra, Casey, and Penny

for making senior year the most enjoyable with memories to last a lifetime :)

Jessica Reed: Emily, I’ve loved being the two old muppets with you these past

four years. Let’s never stop (not that we could if we tried).

Youssef Zabady: Kanye is the goat. Warriors in 6.

Naeem Reuben: Keep your head straight. Things get better. Life always

works itself out.

Melvin Pineda: Thank you Justin Chin and Nicky Davis for being my boys forever

Samantha Rivera: Thank you all for making these last four years so incredible!

You all have had an impact on me and I’ll never forget you guys! Best of

luck for the road ahead :)

Michael Borromeo: Can't wait to see what everyone accomplishes

Kimora Carter: don't take everything too serious

Frank Trimboli: Thank you all for a great four years. I will miss most of you. If

I see you outside of school, say hello.

Julianna Arciero: Have fun and live your life to the fullest

Brian Trujillo: Stay humble

Aaron Tolete: Thank you everyone for the last 4 years, it will drive me to become

successful

Kevin Kurczeski: Hunter, thanks for helping and dealing with me in Auto. If I

was ever clueless you were always there to help me out. You too Cesar. You

were there to help when none of us knew what we were doing. I'll never forget

when we would all stop and start cracking up when Heubel's hands

would be covered in powder or dust and leave hand prints on someone’s

back or arm.

Eirida Martuseviciute: Milian I love your crazy card tricks

Maira Zamorano: We've come a long way and have even longer to go so let's

continue making the best out of every situation! Here is to the class of 2022!

Matthew Epstein: Raul is a dope person in Global Studies

Julia Martinez: Thank you to Mrs. Boyle for the random bagel parties all the

time!!

Hailee Soden: Congrats! I wish you guys all the best. We did it!

Isabella Vitali: Good luck on all your future endeavors!

Thomas McKnight: i will be rich

Sean Willoughby: dont listen to anyone. listen to yourself, at the end of the

day no one matters but you and your loved ones

Samantha Montalbine: To everyone that I've met in my four years here both

at FTHS and in New Jersey, thank you for making these past few years so

great. I'll never forget each and every one of you, and it's been an absolute

honor to have met you all!

Emma Duke: Kayla, Emily and Victoria thanks for making chemistry fun

Anife Klobocishta: Alicia Klotz, right now you are sitting in-front of me in English

its 05/17 at 8:58 am

Alyssa Manco: Garrett and Courtney, Psychology class was so much fun! enjoy

college, ill miss you guys!

Alex Kaznowski: Daniel McKenna, I just need to tell you that Antonio Vincenzo

Rizzo just rakes and so does Adam James Judge. Oh, and by the way, I

need that $5 back soon or we'll have to discuss like Ton' and Ralphie.

Nicole Arizapana: Ellis I love it when we fight during lunch!

Emma Spoonauer: Thank you Michelle for sticking by me for a whole 4 crazy

years!

Milian Ingco: Thanks for driving me :)

Jessica Samborsky: Bella, thank you for the constant laughs in class and for

being there for me always. Karra, thank you for always helping me deal with

my stress during school and for always making me smile. Gabby, thank you

for always making lunch an amazing and fun time. Hadley, thank you for always

being so kind and caring.. Casey, thank you for always being yourself

and helping me get through the school day with your funny jokes. Penny,

thank you for the fun rides we have together to and from school and for always

listening to me.

The Unforgettable Lessons Learned in High School

Samantha Montalbine - I am capable of anything

Isabella Vitali - No matter what, always be kind to people because you never

know what the person next to you could be going through.

Catherine St. Germaine - Reach out to your fellow students and peers! Get

out of your comfort zone and talk to people you usually wouldn't.

Alyssa Manco - do what you want to do, don’t do it for the money do it because

you enjoy it and its what you want to do

Jordan Demarest - Be nice to everyone, don't include yourself in the drama.

Do your work as soon as you get it.

Julia Martinez - Get a close group of friends that you know will be with you

all of high school

Ben Caruso - people move on, things change, and time goes on. You have to

just keep moving

Adam Weeks - Life is too short to waste time doing something that you

aren't enjoying

Kevin Kurczeski - You can have fun but make sure you do what you have to

do first.

Brian Trujillo - Not everything is going to be handed to you on a gold platter.

Dayna Garrison - To cherish the little moments because they won't last forever.

Samantha Rivera - Never park poorly because it might end up on FTHS bad

parking

Tara O’Donnell - Apparently not everyone has an internal monologue.

Emma Duke - Mitochondria is the power house of the cell

Zain Shiraz - DNA is short for Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Eirida Martuseviciute - always back in when you park your car

Naeem Reuben - take chances cause you don't get many

Jess Reed - Tell the truth and all will be well

Brady Pettit - friends are very very important

Morgan Link - Never trust words but actions

Youssef Zabady - Kanye West is the goat

Milian Ingco - Differential Calculus

Heidi Castellanos - Meza - Time means nothing


Post-Graduation Plans for the Class of 2022

Abdellatif, Hana - Rutgers University

Abu Diab, Fateema -

Adamov, Anna - Hawaii Pacific University

Ali, Farwa - Montclair University (Nursing)

Amato, Giuseppe - Brookdale Community College

Amin, Cayla - Penn State University

Anagnos, Ryder - Stockton University (track & field)

Anderson, Brianna - East Stroudsburg University (Athletic Training, track and

field)

Anderson, Spencer -

Anstee, Paige - Brookdale Community College (Early Childhood Education)

Apen, Emily - Quinnipiac University

Aragon, Nicole -

Arciero, Julianna - Syracuse University (Retail Management)

Arias, Sophia -

Ariyo, Abisoye -

Arizapana, Nicole - Rowan University (Early Childhood Education)

Arnone, Ryan -

Ashley, Christian -

Ashworth, Evan - Sacred Heart University

Asif, Syeda -

Auerbach, Eleana -

Augusto, Lianna - University of Richmond (History)

Azad-Reuben, Naeem - LA Film School (Cinematography)

Bailey, Grace - Virginia Tech University

Bain, Jordan - Carnegie Mellon University (Information Systems)

Bantang, Dani - University of Delaware

Barnes, Ethan - Stevens Institute of Technology

Barrett, Michael -

Barry, Joseph - trade school

Belfer, Gavin -

Belkadi, Yasine -

Bellach, William -

Benedon, Christina -

Berlin, Brett - Seton Hall University

Bernstein, Hunter -

Berrios, Michael - The College of New Jersey

Bertsch, Matthew - Rowan University

Bidun, Brianna -

Bierman, Jack - Brookdale Community College

Bilozor, Anton - Fordham University (Finance)

Bitsko, Kylie - West Chester University

Blount, Latasha - Brookdale Community College

Boffardi, Isabella - Monmouth University

Boffardi, Michael -

Bolanos-Yahuitl, Sergio -

Boller, Jonathon - Army

Bookbinder, Vanessa -

Borchevsky, Isabelle - Rutgers University

Borromeo, Michael - Xavier University (Business Analytics & Information

Systems)

Bossdorf, Abigail - Quinnipiac University (track and field)

Bossdorf, Tess - Quinnipiac University (track and field)

Boulos, Marclino -

Bove, Bryant - Indiana University

Bove, Christopher - Indiana University

Bove, Kyle - Indiana University

Brown, Mackenzie - Quinnipiac University

Brown, Matthew - University of Delaware

Buchel, Alexandra - Rutgers University

Buono, Cara -

Buono, Nicolas -

Cabayaran, Aleckzah Francine - Brookdale Community College

Calamita, Giacomo - Rutgers University

Calise, William -

Carbone, Taryn -

Cardillo, Robert - Brookdale Community College

Carino, Olivia - Rutgers University

Carnemolla, Jonathan - University of Miami

Carney, Matthew - University of Delaware

Carroll, Brielle -

Carter, Kimora - Montclair State University (Computer Science)

Caruso, Benjamin - Broookdale Community College (Hospitality Management)

Castellanos-Meza, Heidi - Brookdale Community College (Pre-Social Work)

Castiglia, Antonia - Bryn Mawr College

Castro Rivera, Giana - Brookdale Community College (Criminal Justice)

Celano, Marisa - George Mason University

Cenname, Kayla - Monmouth University (Nursing)

Cerami, Gabriella - West Chester University

Chang, Joseph - Penn State University (Suppy Chain Management)

Chang, Megan - Boston University

Chaudhary, Ridha - Lynn University

Chillemi, Anthony - Fashion Institute of Technology (Fashion Business

Management)

Ching, Jason - Rutgers University

Chinnici, Alexandria - University of Connecticut

Chouha, Jessica - Unversity of Connecticut

Chudkowski, Morgan - Rhode Island University

Chung, Sarah - Rutgers University

Cies, Kaitlynne - Louisiana State University (Marketing)

Cloud, Jenelle - Temple University

Colbert, Anna - University of Pittsburgh (Biological Sciences)

Colbert, Herman - University of Delaware (soccer)

Colucci, Nicole - Monmouth University

Conti, Jesse - Marist College (Sports Communication)

Cosgrove, Emily - Clemson University

Crastullo, Isabella - Rider University (Entrepreneurship)

Crea, Jake -

Crupi, Michael -

Cruz, Ezequiel -

Cruz, Naya Marie - Brookdale Community College

Dalessandro, Frank -

Dangler, Samantha-Jo -

Daniels, Alexsander -

Darwish, Leen - Rutgers University (Doctor of Pharmacy)

Davenport, Danielle - George Washington University

Davidson, Jacob -

Dawdy, Milanda - Louisiana State University

De Louise, Eric -

De Lucia, Emma - Nova Southeastern University

DeAbreu, Kyle -

DeAngelo-Cobbs, Naiya -

DeMonte, Kayla -

DePass, Anna - University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Dean, Hailey - University of Pittsburgh

Del Mauro, Michael -

DelSordi, Julia - SUNY Brockport (Early Childhood Education)

Delena, Aiden -

Demarest, Jordan - Rowan University (Criminal Justice)

Dembski, Gianna - University of Tennessee

Deotale, Raisa - Purdue University

Dhayal, Krish - Tufts University (crew)

DiGioia, Briley - Brookdale Community College

Diangson, Angelina -

Dikker, Stephanie - Quinnipiac University (Nursing)

Dolce, Michael - Florida Gulf Coast University

Dow, Jordynn -

Duhigg, Cole - Brookdale Community College/Coast Guard

Duke, Emma - Stockton University (Environmental Science)

Easton, Kayla - Liberty University

Eisele, Jennifer - Monmouth University

Eisenstein, Aaron -

Ellis, Emmanuel - Air Force

Engel, Harrison - University of Georgia


Epstein, Matthew - James Madison University (International Affairs)

Eskes, Lindsey - Monmouth University (Finance)

Fahmi, George -

Fair, Daren -

Feldman, Jason - University of Hartford (Music Education)

Fennell, Gavin -

Fichera, Zachary -

Figueroa, Monique -

Fishta, Adrian -

Fitzhenry, Mary Katherine - Brookdale Community College

Fobes, Payton -

Ford, Casey - Brookdale Community College

Foti, Andrew - University of Tampa

Francis, Omar -

Frazier-Yacuzzio, Christopher -

Frederick III, Ulyssee - workforce

Fursik, Daria - Brookdale Community College

Fusco, Angelina -

Gagliardi, Olivia - University of Mississippi

Galvanek, Isabella - Florida State University

Gandolfo, Alexandra - Sacred Heart University

Garcia, Lilly -

Garrison, Dayna - Penn State University (Psychology)

Gaydos, Mia -

Gelfand, Eric - Rutgers University

Gemian, Annasimone -

Gendy, Daniel - Sacred Heart University

Gibbons, Sean - Brookdale Community College

Gilroy, Kelsey - Northeastern University

Giordano, Anthony -

Giudice, Anthony - Real Estate

Giunco, Richard - Trade school

Glovich, Coltin - Brookdale Community College (Education)

Goetke, Jacob - Pace University

Gold, Jesse - Syracuse University

Gomez, Elean -

Gonzalez, Jada -

Gonzalez, Sean -

Goodspeed, Ryan - Stockton University

Granato, Eugenio - Seton Hall University (Computer Science)

Grant, Ella - University of Delaware (Business Undeclared)

Grant, Jaydis -

Green, James -

Greenberg, Aiden -

Greenberg, Remi - University of Pennsylvania

Grekoski, Trista -

Grimshaw, Kayla - York College of Pennsylvania (Criminal Justice)

Griseta, Daniela -

Guilfoyle, Jason -

Gulics, Zachary -

Gutierrez, Liliana - Quinnipiac University (Nursing)

Hailman, Sean -

Hakanson, Jessica - Boston University (Music Performance)

Halkias, Emanuella - Penn State University (Communication)

Hall, William - Liberty University (International Relations)

Harkowsky, Penny - Undecided (Biology)

Harper, Victoria -

Harriott, Alyssa - Brookdale Community College

Hayrula, Ariyan - Brookdale Community College

Hayward, John - University of Vermont (Biochemistry)

Hecht, Cole - Brookdale Community College

Hendry, Bella - University of Oregon

Hernandez, Brayant - Trade school (Electric)

Hocheiser, Joshua - Skidmore College (soccer)

Hodges, Christopher - Rowan University

Hoffmann, Aimee -

Hollingsworth, Jason -

Hou, Sophia - Rutgers University (Computer Science)

Hynes, Abigail - Penn State University

Ibarreta, Josh - West Chester University

Ingco, Milian - The College of New Jersey (Biomedical Engineering)

Izrailov, Edward -

Jackson, Ryan - Brookdale Community College

Jacobs, Lindsay - Tulane University

Jaconski, Matthew - Louisiana State University

Jaffe, Emma - Rutgers University

Jaffe, Kathryn - Rutgers University

Jagodka, Angelica - Rutgers University

Janczewski, Christopher - The College of New Jersey

Jarocki, Paige - University of Vermont

Jester, Nathaniel -

Jones, Isabella - Brookdale Community College

Jones, Terrance -

Jose, Samantha - The College of New Jersey

Juarez, Joseph -

Judy, Peyton -

Kane, Tricia - Monmouth University

Karl, Emily - James Madison University

Katz, Grace - James Madison University

Katz, Joseph - Stevens Institute of Technology

Kay, Valeria - Rider University

Kaznowski, Alexander - Quinnipiac University (Video Game Design &

Development)

Keegan, Ryan - Rutgers University

Keegan, Sean - Rutgers University

Kelley, Milo -

Kelson, Thomas - Rutgers University

Kemble, Douglas -

Kenny, Brendan -

Kessler, Ethan - University of Wisconsin

Khazen, Benson -

Kholodovsky, Alexa - Rutgers University

Killeen, Sean -

Kingren, Diana - Monmouth University

Kirsch, Brianna - Tulane University (track and field)

Kirsch, Christiana - University of Florida

Klobocishta, Anife - Brookdale Community College (Radiologic Technology)

Klobuchishta, Besfort -

Klobucista, Arber - Brookdale Community College (Business)

Klotz, Alicia - Stockton University (track and field)

Konstantinidis, Lexi - Rowan University

Kornblatt, Grayson - Brookdale Community College

Koxha, Elona - Brookdale Community College

Kraja, Besa - Monmouth University

Kress, Katherine - Flagler College

Krieg, Zachary - Rowan University

Krumich, Luke - Temple University

Kuchler, Kelly -

Kuffner, Chelsey -

Kunzman, Kelly -

Kurczeski, Jake - Brookdale Community College (Game Design)

Kurczeski, Kevin - Brookdale Community College

Kurtz, Emma -

LaCanna, Nicholas - New York University (Economics)

LaCorte, Justina - Monmouth University

LaTerra, Zachary - Brookdale Community College (Film)

Lago, Andrew - gap year

Lago, Tyler -

Lally, Kelsey - The College of New Jersey (Elementary Childhood Education)

Lanza, Abrianna -

Larkin, Alexa - Texas Christian University

Larkin, Kelly - Georgian Court University (Business Administration)

Lauro, Anna - University of Delaware

Lavden, Karra - The College of New Jersey

Lazo-Nava, Nanci - Rider University (Business/Education)

Lefler-Blum, Shaye - Rider University (Accounting/Business)

Lehman, Jackson -

Levine, Nathaniel - The College of New Jersey

Libenson, Samantha - Rutgers University

Link, Morgan - Brookdale Community College

LoBocchiaro, Nicole - The College of New Jersey (Biology)

Lockard, Richard - Penn State University - Harrisburg (soccer)


Loftus, Sean - Navy

Longo, Gianna - Saint Joseph's University (Political Science)

Lubach, Matthew -

Luckman, Alicia - Montclair State University (Political Science)

Lujan, Desiree -

Luke, Douglas - Stevens Institute of Technology (Chemistry)

Lundberg, Steven - Brookdale Community College (Finance)

Lupinacci, Saige - Ramapo College (Special Education)

Lusnia, Nicole - Montclair State University (softball)

Lutzky, Robert - Brookdale Community College (Engineering)

Machado, Maria Trinidad - The College of New Jersey

Madden, Hunter -

Madera, Gabrielle -

Madrid, Victoria -

Magarowicz, Taylor - Montclair State University

Magliozzo, Alexandra - Stockton University

Magnifico, Nicholas -

Maiello, Bryanna - Brookdale Community College

Manco, Alyssa - Brookdale Community College (Occupational Therapy)

Mancusi, Michael -

Marchant, Sarah - The Ohio State University

Marinich, Bella - University of Connecticut (Psychology)

Marino, Julianna - James Madison University

Marino, Victoria - West Chester University (Nursing)

Mark, Garrett - Michigan State University (Criminal Justice)

Marrero, Leah - Brookdale Community College

Martinez, Hermione -

Martinez, Jesus - Montclair State University

Martinez, Julia - Valencia College (Marketing)

Martinho, Tyler - Louisiana State University

Martino, Kendyl - Brookdale Community College

Martins, Kayla - University of Miami (Business)

Martuseviciute, Eirida - Rutgers University (Psychology)

Matthews, Chase - Brookdale Community College (CSI)

Matthews, Vincent -

Mayer, Andrew - Rutgers University

McCarvill, Michael - University of Tampa

McKenna, Daniel - Brookdale Community College

McKeon, Aidan - Florida Atlantic University

McKeon, Brian - Florida Atlantic University

McKnight, Thomas - Brookdale Community College (Programming and

Computer Science)

McNamara, Thomas - University of Colorado - Boulder

Mendez, Christopher - Rutgers University

Mendez, Jacob -

Mendoza Flores, Lisbeth -

Mesia, Shawn -

Metkov, Mia -

Metz, Alexander - Rutgers University (Computer Science)

Metz, Ashley - University of Delaware

Midura, Wiley -

Mighty, Daniel - Brookdale Community College (Criminal Justice)

Milchman, Madeline - University of Pittsburgh

Mistry, Vedant - University of Pittsburgh

Moini, Brandon -

Mojares, Christian - Quinnipiac University

Monclova, Stephen -

Montague, Madeline - Arizona State University

Montalbine, Samantha - New Jersey Institute of Technology (Mechanical

Engineering)

Montanez, Jayme - Rutgers University

Montano, Gabriella - Northeastern University

Montelione, Olivia - University of Delaware

Montello, Michael - University of Delaware

Moore, Gregory - Rutgers University (Computer Science)

Moore, Quincy - Bloomsburg University

Moradian, Natalie - Georgian Court University (lacrosse)

Morales, Jaden -

Morales Cerna, Catherine -

Morowitz, Hannah - West Chester University (Education)

Morrell, Amanda -

Moxey, Jalen - Middlesex College (Radiology)

Mullaney, Logan -

Munguia, Luis -

Munoz, Daniela -

Mutlu, Sudenaz - Rutgers University

Naum, Olivia - Lafayette College (History & International Relations)

Nelson, Anastasia - Montclair State University

Neron, Zachary - University of Rhode Island

Nevins, Daniella - Rutgers University

Norero, Jason - The College of New Jersey

O'Brien, Robert - University of Delaware

O'Donnell, Tara - Monmouth University

O'Reilly, Noah -

O'Shea, Shane -

Olesin, Devin - Coastal Carolina University

Olik, Jonathan - High Point University

Olin, Joshua - New Jersey City University (Fire Science)

Ostolaza, Aldo - Stevens Institute of Technology

Ottone, Emily - University of Delaware (Communications)

Paderon, Joseph - Seton Hall University

Pallotto, Gianna - Fairleigh Dickinson University (Graphic Design & Social

Media Advertising)

Panjwani, Saniyah - Rutgers University

Pantano, Giancarlo - University of South Florida

Panton, Danielle - Clemson University

Paredes, David -

Parks, Ellis - Penn State University

Pasqualicchio, Gianna - Brookdale Community College (Nursing)

Pearson, Jordan -

Peleo, Jess Irvin - Stevens Institute of Technology

Pena, Antonio -

Pennington, Courtney - Florida Gulf Coast University

Pennisi, Domenico - Brookdale Community College

Peterpaul, Katelyn - University of Pittsburgh

Peters, Hayden - Auto Tech School

Pettit, Brady - Brookdale Community College (Criminal Justice)/Airforce

Philbin, Daniel - Brookdale Community College

Philbin, Patrick - SUNY Maritime (Marine Operations)

Pickering, Murphy - The College of New Jersey

Pierini, Isabella - Rutgers University

Pimentel, Ramesh - Rutgers University

Pineda Miguel, Melvin - University of Notre Dame (Chemical Engineering)

Pires, Haylie -

Piwko, Amanda -

Pontecorvo, Anthony - Brookdale Community College

Poole, Maya - University of Pittsburgh

Porpora, Andon - Brookdale Community College

Proscia, Julianna -

Przywozny, Izabella - Northeastern University

Puglia, Nicholas - St. John's University (Graphic Design)

Quiles, Daniella - University of Delaware

Quiles, Isabella - University of Delaware

Radchenko, Nicole - Northwestern University

Rana, Herschel -

Randell, Justin - Montclair State University (Sports Communication and Media)

Rao, Pranathi - New York University

Reed, Jessica - University of Maryland - College Park (English)

Remlinger, Quinn -

Richino, Francesca -

Rios, Antonio -

Ripp, James -

Rivera, Samantha - Penn State University (Kinesiology)

Rodriguez, Joshua -

Rodriguez, Michelle - Johns Hopkins University (Pre-Med)

Roman, Cristian - Rowan University

Romano, Samantha - Monmouth University

Romanowski, Beau - The College of New Jersey (Vocal Performance)

Rosario, Cesar - Universal Technical Institute

Rosh-Gorsky, Drew - University of Wisconsin

Ross, Caitlin - West Virginia University (Social Work)

Rossin, Joshua - Brookdale Community College


Rubiano, Alexander -

Rubino, Tara -

Ruiz, Emily - Brookdale Community College (Education)

Rutt, Julia - Quinnipiac University

Sabbagh, Megan - Sacred Heart University (Elementary Education)

Sacramento, Llovan -

Salant, Hanna - University of Pittsburgh (Nursing)

Samborsky, Jessica - The College of New Jersey (Biology)

Sanchez-Marquez, Raul - Brookdale Community College

Santitoro, Vincent - Brookdale Community College

Saponaro, Julia - University of Alabama (Nutrition)

Sarcona, Leonard - Rutgers University

Savoia, Vincent - Stockton University (Criminal Justice)

Scala, Sofia - Brookdale Community College

Scarabaggio, Chloe - Quinnipiac University

Schachter, Hadley - University of California Berkeley (Linguistics and Data

Science)

Scherer, OliviaAnne - University of Connecticut

Schmid, Zachary -

Sciarappo, Nicholas - Brookdale Community College

Sculthorpe, Thomas -

Shaikh, Samantha - Brookdale Community College

Sharaf, Ryan -

Sharp, Rebecca - Rider University (Dance Studies)

Shein, Carly - Stockton University

Shiraz, Zain - Rutgers University (Pre Med)

Siddiqi, Anisa - Rutgers University

Silva, Gianna - Brookdale Community College

Silverman, Faith -

Simmons, Tyreek -

Sirico, Anthony - Sacred Heart University

Sisto, Alanna - Brookdale Community College (Biology)

Skeba, Victoria - West Virginia University

Slade, Michael - Syracuse University (Finance)

Smith, Alison -

Soden, Hailee - Brookdale Community College (Criminal Justice)

Speck, Caroline - University of South Carolina

Spence, William -

Spertos, Ava - The College of New Jersey (Elementary Special Education)

Spoonauer, Emma - Stevens Institute of Technology (Engineering)

St Germaine, Catherine - Brookdale Community College (Fashion Design)

St Germaine, Margaret - Brookdale Community College

Stern, Harrison - West Chester University

Stern, Taylor - Penn State University

Stockel, Trinity - Rutgers University

Stravalacci, Spenser -

Subang, Rafael - The College of New Jersey

Surace, Sophia - Kean University (Exercise Science)

Svetnikov, Michael -

Tandon, Akriti - Monmouth University (Biology)

Taylor, Brendan - Brookdale Community College

Tesker, Mia - Nova Southeastern University

Tolete, Aaron - Rutgers University (Film or Fashion)

Tolmachewich, Jeffrey - University of Delaware (Management Information

Systems)

Torre, Hunter - University of Delaware (Civil Engineering)

Trabb, Payton - The Catholic University of America

Trainor, Luke - West Virginia University

Traynor, Taylor - Stevens Institute of Technology (Math)

Trimboli, Frank - Seton Hall University (Business)

Trujillo, Brian - Montclair State University (Finance)

Turchi, Samantha - Rutgers University

Turcotte, Ronald -

Urbaniak, Krista -

Utz, Vincent - The College of New Jersey

Vaccaro, Gianna - Louisiana State University

Vaccaro, Jenna - The University of Rhode Island

Valentino, Daniel - Rutgers University (cross country/track and field)

Vaughn, Andrew -

Velazquez, Jennifer - Brookdale Community College

Villanueva, Edwin -

Vitali, Isabella - High Point University (Popular Culture Media and Production)

Vivas-Cruz, Uziel -

Wall, Zoe - Brookdale Community College/Coast Guard

Walsh, Maureen - James Madison University

Weeks, Adam - Rowan University (Civil Engineering)

Wehner, Paige - Fairleigh Dickinson University (Musical Theatre)

Weintraub, Sydney - University of Michigan

Weiss, Katherine -

White, Casey - Brookdale Community College

Williams, Dana - University of Miami

Williams, James - Rowan University (track and field)

Williams, Lila - University of Miami

Willoughby, Sean - The College of New Jersey

Wise, Willie -

Withstandley, Alyse - Rutgers University

Wlodarczyk, Jayden - Cosmetology School (Barber)

Wolstromer, Richard -

Wong, Dylan - Binghamton University (Finance)

Yen, Ethan - Penn State University (Finance)

Zabady, Youssef - The College of New Jersey (Political Science)

Zamalloa, Alessandra - Fordham University

Zamorano, Maria - Brookdale Community College (Culinary)

Zawatski, Tyler - University of Virginia (track and field)

Zheng, Siqi - Rutgers University

Extra-Curricular Greatness

Javelin: Tyler Zawatski (Shore Conference & CJ 4 Champion)

Baseball- All Division: Ryan Keegan & Giacomo Calamita

Softball- All Division: Lila Williams & Dana Williams

TSA State Champions: Saniyah Panjwani (Debating Technological Issues),

Samantha Montalbine (Future Technology Teacher)

Ice Hockey- All Division: Jackson Lehman (Honorable Mention), Zach Neron (1st

Team), Payton Fobes (1st Team)

All Shore Symphonic Band: Paige Jarocki (Horn), Lianna Augusto (Principal Bass

Clarinet), Taylor Traynor (Clarinet) Jacob Goetke (Trombone) Douglas Luke

(Principal Trombone; #1 Euphonium), Jessica Hakanson (Principal Flute; #1 Piccolo),

Jason Feldman (Tuba)

All Shore Jazz Band: Jacob Goetke (Trombone), Victoria Harper (Baritone Saxophone),

Douglas Luke (Trombone) -

All-Region Band: Jessica Hakanson (Flute; Wind Ensemble and Orchestra), Jason

Feldman (Tuba; Symphonic Band)

All State Band: Jessica Hakanson (Flute; Wind Ensemble), Jason Feldman (Tuba;

Symphonic Band)

All Shore Choir: Natalie Moradian, Beau Romanowski

Football- All Division: Giacomo Calamita (1st Team), Joe Juarez (1st Team),

Devin Olesin (2nd Team), Matt Carney (2nd Team), Shawn Mesia (2nd Team)

Soccer: Kelsey Gilroy (1st Team All Division, 2nd Team All Monmouth County;

2nd Team All Group 4)

Cross Country: Dan Valentino (1st Team All Shore; 3rd Team All State; 1st Team

All Group 4; A-North Champ, Monmouth County Champ, Shore Conference

Champ, Central Jersey Group 4 Champ)

Field Hockey- All Division: Natalie Moradian, Trini Machado, Alyse Withstandley

Gymnastics: Jenelle Cloud (1st Team All State; 1st Team All Shore; Shore Conference

Champ in Bars & All-Around, State Sectional Champ in Bars, Beam & All-

Around)

Soccer- All Shore: Herman Colbert (1st Team), Josh Hocheiser (2nd Team)

Soccer- All Division: Herman Colbert (1st Team), Josh Hocheiser (1st Team),

Ryan Keegan (1st Team)

Soccer- All Monmouth County: Herman Colbert (1st Team), Josh Hocheiser (1st

Team)


PATRIOT SCHOLARS

Dr. Walter Baronowsky Memorial Scholarship - Social Studies: Danielle

Davenport

The Nancy Wallace Award - Global Studies: Olivia Naum

The Bernard Goldwater Award - Health and Physical Education: Raul

Sanchez-Marquez

Nicholas D'Orazio Memorial Scholarship-Animal & Botanical Sciences:

Abrianna Lanza

Thomas Judge Memorial Scholarship - Business Administration & Technology:

Payton Fobes

Dr. H. Victor Crespy Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics: Dylan Wong

Richard F. Cayea Academic Scholarship-Classical & World Languages:

Samantha Montalbine

Sylvia Canter Memorial Scholarship – English: Jessica Reed

The “IB” Patriot Scholar Award - International Baccalaureate: Gabriella

Montano

The Richard F. Cayea Academic Scholarship for Technical Expertise - Theatrical

Arts: Gianna Longo

Nancy Pierson Memorial Scholarship - Family & Consumer Sciences: Maria

Zamorano

Dr. H. Victor Crespy Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts: Isabella Quiles

James Spizzirri Memorial Scholarship - Technology Education: Hunter Madden

Lee Wagner Memorial Scholarship - Science: Michelle Rodriguez

Al “Duke” Emmons Scholarship: Nicole Radchenko

GUIDANCE AWARDS

FC Squared Scholarship: Syeda Filza Asif

Brookdale Succeed Award: Kendyl Martino

National Merit Commendations: Jessica Reed, Pranathi Rao, Krish Dhayal

ADVANCED PLACEMENT AWARDS

Scholars: Emily Apen, Julianna Arciero, Lianna Augusto, Ethan Barnes, Joseph

Barry, Bryant Bove, Emily Cosgrove, Danielle Davenport, Raisa

Deotale, Krish Dhayal, Milian Ingco, Katherine Kress, Sarah Marchant,

Alexander Metz, Samantha Montalbine, Amanda Morrell, Saniyah

Panjwani, Drew Rosh-Gorsky, Chloe Scarabaggio, Rebecca Sharp, Emma

Spoonauer, Jessica Hakanson

Scholars with Honors: Megan Chang, Abhishree Menon, Olivia Naum, Maya

Poole, Anisa Siddiqi

Scholar with Distinction: Nicole LoBocchiaro, Gregory Moore

MUSIC AWARDS

Annie Chernow Music Scholarship: Jessica Hakanson, Jason Feldman

First Chair Award: Melvin Pineda

FTHS Music Parents Association President’s Scholarship: Jessica Hakanson

The Harrison & Matthew Shernicoff Espirit de Corps Scholarship: Vincent

Santitoro

Instrumental Music Scholarships: Jessica Hakanson, Jason Feldman

John Philip Sousa Award: Douglas Luke

The Leonard Bernstein Award for Music: Taylor Traynor

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Jacob Goetke

National School Color Guard Award: Aimee Hoffman

National School Marching Award: Anna DePass

Patrick Gilmore Award: Nicole Arizapana

Quincy Jones Music Award: Victoria Harper

The Zieber R. Stetler Memorial Scholarship: Paige Jarocki

Senior Award Winners

SCHOLARSHIPS & SCHOOL AWARDS

“Go Further” Scholarship: Gabriella Cerami, Gabrielle Madera

Pam Dukes Track & Field Scholarship: Tyler Zawatski, Kaitlynne Cies

English Department Excellence in Drama Award: Paige Wehner

National Latin Honor Society Scholarship: Hadley Schachter

Perfect Attendance: Gabriella Montano

The Walter J. Zuber Principal's Scholarship: Michelle Rodriguez

FTHS National Honor Society Scholarships: Jonathan Carnemolla, Caroline

Speck, Michael Dolce

New Jersey FFA Alumni Scholarship: Abrianna Lanza

Robert F. Munoz Scholarship: Danielle Davenport

Michael Fogler Memorial Scholarship: Caroline Speck

Anton Brothers' Memorial Scholarship: Samantha Montalbine, Luke Krumich

Eric Munsell Memorial Scholarship: Grace Bailey

Corp. Philip A. Reynolds Detachment Marine Corps League Scholarship: Emma

Spoonauer

Tahj Braxton Memorial Scholarship: Caroline Speck

GUEST PRESENTER AWARDS

Dr. James J. Hayden Memorial Scholarship For Future Educators: Ava Spertos

Stephanie Nicole Parze Memorial Scholarship: Izabella Przywozny

Ryan "OD" O'Donoghue Memorial Scholarship: Quincy Moore, Isabella Vitali,

Ryder Anagnos

Megan Schulman Memorial Foundation Scholarship: Gianna Vaccaro, Caroline

Speck, Chloe Scarabaggio

The Monica Ann Talcott Memorial Scholarship: Naya Marie Cruz

Carrie Newell Scholarship: Victoria Marino

Graeme Preston Foundation for Life Scholarship: Gabriella Cerami

Betty Jane Hurlbert Memorial Scholarship: Abrianna Lanza

Jean Revere Ferguson Memorial Scholarship: Paige Wehner

Gerard F. Oakley Memorial Scholarship: Julianna Proscia

Howell Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation Scholarship: Ryder

Anagnos

John J. Fitzsimmons – Patriot PTO Scholarships:

Academics: Alessandra Zamalloa, Diana Kingren

Activities: Brett Berlin, Paige Wehner

Athletics: Alyse Withstandley, Jason Norero

Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold Joseph Salkin Scholarship: Melvin Pineda

Optimist Club of Howell Harvey F. Morrell Jr. Scholarship: Ryder Anagnos

US Marine Corps Awards for Distinguished Athletes: Kelsey Gilroy, Ryan

Keegan

US Marine Corps Awards for Musical Excellence: Taylor Traynor, John

Hayward

US Marine Corps Awards for Scholastic Excellence: Michelle Rodriguez,

Eric Gelfand

Lakeland Bank Scholarship: Gabrielle Madera

Police Benevolent Association of Howell Township: Patrolman Robert Baxter

Memorial Scholarship: Ryder Anagnos

SPORTS AWARDS

The Doug Withstandley Memorial Wrestling Award: Alexsander Daniels

Jack Vietoris Memorial Football Scholarship: Ethan Kessler

Matthew Herman Memorial Scholarship: Josh Ibarreta

“Big Blue Morning Crew”: Alexandra Gandolfo, Katelyn Peterpaul, Kaitlynne

Cies, Sarah Marchant, Gianna Vaccaro, Melvin Pineda, Gianna Dembski


Prom Highlights

Q&A WITH PROM QUEEN GIANNA VACCARO

By Jessica Reed

Q: How does it feel to be prom queen?

Gianna Vaccaro: It feels amazing!

Q: Why do you think you won?

GV: I think I won because I am super involved and I am always

looking out for my peers.

Q: What was your favorite part of the night?

GV: Planning it! And dancing with my friends.

Q: What do you have to say to your fellow seniors?

GV: I’m so proud of all of us! I love you all so much!

Q: What was your favorite song they played tonight?

GV: “Pepas” by Farruko

Q: Any departing words of wisdom?

GV: Just enjoy the moment and make the most of our time

together.


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