Link: Catholic Star Herald – School briefs (7-04-2008).
Gloucester Catholic senior Alyse Scaffidi ranked in the top 10 percent of all high school speakers at the National Catholic Forensics Tournament in Appleton, Wis., during Memorial Day Weekend. Alyse competed in the original oratory category.
Her sister Alexis, a Gloucester Catholic sophomore, competed in declamation and ranked in the top 20 percent. Another member of the GCHS delegation, senior Rose Marinari, competed in drama and finished in the top third.
Under the direction of Coach Joe McKenna, eight Gloucester Catholic students represented the Diocese of Camden at the national event. Other GCHS students who competed in Wisconsin included Bridget Wills, Rob Quigley, Ricky Santosusso, Christy Mainart and Elizabeth O’Shea.
Fifteen Gloucester Catholic art students garnered state awards and nine took county honors in the visual arts competition at the annual Camden County Arts 4 Teens Festival. In addition, eight students won prizes in creative writing, four took honors with their vocal selections, and three students received recognition in dance.
The annual event on the campus of Rutgers University in Camden is sponsored by the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
\”Our students always make us proud at this event, but this year was our best showing ever,\” commented GCHS art instructor Dave Sipple. \”We are especially proud that our students were recognized in writing, dance and voice.\”.
Students receiving state recognition include Brooke Carrero, Tamara Larose, Kelli Weichert, Reina Stazzone, Erika Ranger, Elaina Unger, Bryan Cheesman, William Malone, Alicia Cendejas, Angela Gattuso, Vincent Trovato, Brianne Foschini, Celeste Crane, Jeff Hansen and Christy Clifford.
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