Saturday, May 11, 2013
Annual rankings and overview out this month
Wall High School has a College Readiness Index of 16.8, as identified by U.S. News and World Report. The report outlines the math and language proficiency, and shows the student-teacher ratio and other facts about the high school. Click here for the full report on Wall High School or here to search by school. The 2013 Best High Schools rankings, released this month, can help parents wade through the ever expanding options of public high schools, according to the magazine. U.S. News collected data on more than 21,000 public high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia, the magazine reported. [View FAQs about the Best High Schools rankings.] According to U.S. News: The publication joined forces with the American Institutes for …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Students, parents, coaches, boosters are all welcome on Wall Patch.
Are you a regular at Wall sports events? Do you follow the Crimson Knights and keep track of results? Whether you're a high school student, a coach, a parent or just an enthusiastic sports fan who would like to share your local sports knowledge with the community, we'd love to have you as a blogger. If you're interested in blogging about high school sports on Wall Patch, we'd love to hear from you! Send me an email at amy.byrnes@patch.com and tell me a little about yourself. And if you're already blogging on your own, send a link and we'll take a look. Blogging is easy on Wall Patch. Just click here to learn more.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Those who knew Michael and Steven Dushnick reflect on their lives
An outpouring of sorrow at the loss of two Wall Township brothers continued Friday, a day after the pair was tragically killed in an early morning car accident. Michael and Steven Dushnick were remembered Friday as bright young men with promising futures from those who knew them and the schools they attended. Two vigils were held to honor the lives of the brothers Thursday night -- one at the Birch Place home of Dushnick's parents, and one at Gettysburg College, where the younger brother attended. Fraternity brother and friend Michael E. Savery said Friday that Michael Dushnick was "the most genuine person" he had ever met. "Looking back on the four years I have known him, I cannot remember a time when he was mean or rude to any one. That …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Michael and Stephan Dushnick killed early Thursday
The two men killed in a crash early Thursday morning on Ramshorn Drive have been identified as two brothers from Wall. Michael and Steven Dushnick, of Birch Place, were killed when their 2000 Honda Odyssey hit a tree outside 2386 Ramshorn Dr. around 4:27 a.m., said Charles Webster, spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The two were pronounced dead at the scene, Webster said. Michael Dushnick, the driver of the Odyessy, was traveling south on Ramshorn Drive at Paynters Road, crossed over into the oncoming lane, left the road and hit a tree head-on, Wall Police Sgt. Chad Clark said. Ramshorn Drive between Paynters and Birch Place was closed for several hours because of the crash investigation. It was recently reopened. …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Second annual tradition started by two Wall High School Students
The Second Annual Walk For Wishes charity run/walk is scheduled to step off Saturday at town hall. The event, a 5k run or 2-mile walk, is a charity fundraiser for the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. It steppes off at 9 a.m. from the municipal complex, 2700 Allaire Rd. The annual tradition was started last year by Wall Township High School students Tyler Berardo and Kerry Brigman – two students who wanted to further benefit the charities that they were previously involved with. Last year’s event attracted about 160 runners/walkers, raising about $3,000, which was divided evenly between the two charities. Entry fees are $20 for adults, $10 for 12 years old and under before March 22 …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Performances begin Thursday, run through the weekend
Wall High School is scheduled to begin a run of Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma,’’ starting Thursday. A run of four nightly performances are scheduled at the Wall High School Auditorium through Saturday, with a matinee staging earlier Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors. The performance schedule: March 21, 2013 7:30 PM March 22, 2013 8:00 PM March 23, 2013 2:00 PM March 23, 2013 8:00 PM
Friday, March 8, 2013
Young musicians rise to the top
Congrats to all the members of the Wall High School music department on their recent achievements. Go Wall! Festivals at Sea February 10-18 2013 Carnival Miracle Wind Ensemble Gold Rating Symphonic Band Gold Rating Jazz Band Gold Rating String Ensemble Silver Rating String Quartet Silver Rating All Shore Symphonic Band 2013 Lauren Vicenzi, Flute Kerri Bigornia, Flute Michelle Whelan, Flute Megan Gray, Flute Jordan Zawodniak, Clarinet Matthew Estrella, Clarinet Emily Abrecht, Clarinet Bryce Peckman, Oboe 1st Chair Jacqueline Fulton, Bassoon 1st Chair Robert Duncan, Bassoon 1st Chair Kim Sorg, Contra Alto Clarinet Nicholas Neve, Alto Sax Kyle Bigornia, Tenor Sax John Bastardo, Trumpet Andrew …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Crimson Knights ice hockey starts state tourney; basketball starts playoffs at home
Two Wall High School teams begin important games tonight. The Wall High School Ice Hockey team, coming off a tough 7-3 loss to Brick Township for the Shore Conference championship on Saturday, will begin the State Tournament tonight at Howell Ice World, taking on Pequannock. Puck drops at 6:45 p.m. The Wall Boys Varsity Basketball team begis their quest toward a state sectional championship tonight with a home game at the high school, 1630 18th Ave. The Crimson Knights, who have not won a state playoff game at home in a decade, take on Somerville Tuesday. The Knights won a playoff game on the road in 2006. The Knights enter the game with a record of 16-10, while the Somerville Pioneers enter the game at 13-10. Game time is 6:30 p.m
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Open to all Wall High School students who will compete for a chance to perform at Great Adventure this summer
Wall High School’s second annual “Wall Has Talent’’ showcase is scheduled to take place February 5. The talent show begins at 6:30 in the High School’s Auditorium, 1630 18th Ave. The event will showcase talented Wall High School students in a variety of disciplines and will follow a television talent show format. This year’s show will pit 18 acts – soloists, bands and dancers vying for a grand prize: a summertime performing gig at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Acts will be judged by a panel of four locals with experience in the performing arts, organizers said. Judges will be looking for overall performance, audience response, stage presence, and originality. For vocal performances, judges will be also looking for tone and sound …
Saturday, January 12, 2013
New members of the National Honor Society Inducted
Wall High School inducted dozens of students into the National Honor Society in a ceremony held at the high school auditorium on Jan. 4. Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society recognizes the achievement of students in grades 10 through 12 in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Below is a list of this year's Wall High School National Honor Society inductees: Vincent Amato Jeannie Avon Dakota Baumann Andrew Block Kerri Bridgman Kelly Byrnes Thomas Carlson Caitlin Flannery Jake Harrell Danielle Howey Megan Jarvis Gabrielle Jung Troy Klahre Alexandria Kulnich Alexandria Silva Laura Nastasi Amanda Quadrel Fernando Rojas Travis Rosa Molly Shine Evan Sweeney Joseph Tricarico Benjamin Siroky Scott Van Glahn Summer …
Jennifer Klahre
9:14 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
My name is Jennifer Klahre and my login name was Wall Resident and I guess the way Wall Patch works many people can have that login name. Which there are 12 as of right now. So just to let everyone know I am not the "Wall Resident" that is saying hateful things on here. I have not commented on anything in over 6 months. I have deleted my login name Wall Resident because I do not want to be … more ›