Even with school out of session for the Thanksgiving holiday last week, Long Beach Island Grade School students were recognized for their creativity.
The students were invited by Ship Bottom officials to participate in a poetry contest with winners announced at the borough’s annual Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 25. Winners include fourth-graders Emily Garabedian, Owen Arias, Ava Crugnale and Jordan Lopez-Garcia; fifth-grader Derek Vangi; and sixth-grader Archie Coen, the LBI Consolidated School District’s first ever three-peat winner.
“Special thanks to Mrs. (Katie) Holloway, Mrs. (Kim) Maschi, Ms. (Lori) Daly, Ms.
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