Atlantic Cape hospitality management scholarship recipients Clive Morgan, left, Renata Riesenberg, Lilly Guest and Charlotte Johnner.
Four receive scholarships: Four Atlantic Cape Community College hospitality management students have earned scholarships from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Foundation and the Greater Atlantic City Concierge Association.
The scholarships awarded to sophomores Lilly Guest, Charlotte Johnner, Clive Morgan and Renata Riesenberg will assist each of them with tuition and expenses at Atlantic Cape.
“We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students who represent the excellence and dedication of our hospitality program at Atlantic Cape,” said Chef Joseph Sheridan, director of the Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality. “Their hard work and passion for the industry have earned them this well-deserved recognition, and we look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future.”
The Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus bands will perform their spring concert April 9.
Rowan College concert: The Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus bands will present their annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. April 9 in the Guaracini Center.
The college’s Jazz Band and Wind Symphony, along with select vocalists, will present a range of band literature called “Celebrating America.” The concert is free and open to the public.
This is the 41st performance season of the Cumberland Campus bands, led by Joseph Akinskas, founding director and music professor for Rowan College of South Jersey.
For more information, email jakinska@rcsj.edu.
Margate scholarships: The Margate Business Association’s 2025 Pride of Margate Scholarship program is asking applicants to explain how growing up in Margate has shaped their future and personal growth with a 200-300 word essay due by April 16. The top two essays will each be awarded a $2,500 college scholarship.
The scholarship is open to Margate and Longport resident high school students who attended Margate schools. The application should include adult references, a list of schools attended and community service activities the applicant participated in. Judges will not know the identity of the applicants, and winners will be announced in June.
To apply, visit margatehasmore.com.
Longtime firefighters to be honored: The Harold J. “Whitey” Swartz Valor Awards and Service Recognition ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 16 at the Atlantic County Firefighters’ Association meeting at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Fire Training Center, 5033 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township.
Stanley E. Kolbe Sr. of the Absecon Volunteer Fire Department, Mark J. Marrone of the Absecon Volunteer Fire Department and Jeffrey Cornew of the Estell Manor Volunteer Fire Company will be honored for having served as firefighters for more than 50 years.
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Juzwiak to be honored: Becky Juzwiak of Johnson’s Popcorn will receive the 2025 Salute to Working Women award from the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce during a chamber luncheon at noon April 17 at the Ocean City Yacht Club.
Juzwiak was born and raised in Ocean City. She has worked at Johnson’s Popcorn since 1996, when she was 14. She has been the manager there since 2002.
She also is the past president of the Board of Directors for The Branches Outreach Center in Rio Grande and past board member of Habitat for Humanity Atlantic County.
The luncheon is open to the public. Cost is $45 per person. For more information, to make a reservation or to place a congratulatory ad in the program book, contact the chamber at 609-399-1412 or info@oceancitychamber.com.
ACUA gives: Employees of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority were recently recognized for their donations through the New Jersey Employees Charitable Campaign. Pledges from ACUA employees totaled $55,884 — the second highest amount contributed in the state, behind only Rutgers University.
“It’s incredible that with just over 300 employees, ACUA is recognized as the second largest donor in the state. This achievement reflects the commitment and compassion of our team,” said ACUA President Matthew DeNafo. “Our employees dedicate themselves to serving the community through their work, and they go above and beyond by choosing to support others in need through their contributions.”
The NJECC provides state and local municipal employees the opportunity to contribute to a multitude of charities via payroll deduction. This is the eighth consecutive year the ACUA has participated in the program.
From left are Millville Model Congress coach Dani Lalli, Ta’sir Blakeney, Evelyn Nelsen, Peter Ballurio, Jonah Smith, Jayvin Rempel and coach Bill Branin.
Millville Model Congress stars: The Millville High School Model Congress Team secured five leadership roles for the recent Model Congress at Rider University. Competing against 33 high schools and 72 students from across the state, the Millville delegation earned five of the top positions, more than any other school in attendance.
Evelyn “The Whip” Nelsen was selected as the Democratic Party leader, while Jayvin “The Moderator” Rempel earned the title of Republican Party leader, marking a rare bipartisan sweep of top party leadership by a single school.
Three additional team members secured key committee chairmanships:
● Ta’sir “The Show” Blakeney – Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee
● Jonah “The Answer” Smith – Chairman, House Judiciary Committee
● Peter “The Surprise” Ballurio – Chairman, House Environmental Committee
“This is an extraordinary achievement for our team,” said Dani Lalli, Millville Model Congress adviser. “Their dedication, preparation and leadership skills were on full display, and they proved that they are ready to lead at the highest level in this competition.”
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Atlantic Cape hospitality management scholarship recipients Clive Morgan, left, Renata Riesenberg, Lilly Guest and Charlotte Johnner.
The Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus bands will perform their spring concert April 9.
From left are Millville Model Congress coach Dani Lalli, Ta’sir Blakeney, Evelyn Nelsen, Peter Ballurio, Jonah Smith, Jayvin Rempel and coach Bill Branin.
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