The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 5
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July 6, 2024
Elementary Hundreds Try Out For “Love Island” Pop-Up Audition School Principal
By Stephanie Faughnan L A K E C OMO The Jersey Shore was smokin’ hot with a different kind of reality TV drama. Peacock’s Love Island USA rolled into town, transforming Bar Anticipation “into a Fiji-inspired paradise” for a pop-up audition event. Hundreds of singles, ready to ditch dating app drama for a shot at island romance, began lining up in the morning to visit the villa that didn’t open until 2 p.m. They came from all parts of the tri-state area, some in beachy outfits and ready to strut their stuff. The venue was packed with young, attractive hopefuls and a few curious onlookers. Inside the pop-up, Maybelline’s makeup room was a popular spot. Artists offered touch-ups with the brand’s latest products. After fixing their makeup and collecting free samples of dry
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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Hundreds of singles lined up throughout the day at the Jer s ey Shore t o audition for Love Island USA. shampoo from Batiste, participants used the villa’s background to pose for photos. “I saw it on social media and thought it would be fun to come,” said Jenna Tompkins of Waretown.
She wasn’t alone. Jenna, along with her friends Amanda Durak and Danielle Verde, both from Brick, turned the audition into a girls’ day out. The three figured they’d get their makeup done and take
a chance of getting on the show. A big fan of Love Island’s UK and USA version, K r ist i na Boafo made the trip from Mount Olive to the Jersey Shore with (Try Out - See Page 4)
FREEHOLD TEACHER CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING STUDENT By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – A Freehold Intermediate School teacher has been arrested and charged with allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said.
Allison Havemann-Niedrach, 43, of Jackson, was charged with one count each of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Havemann-Niedrach was arrested following an in-
vestigation which revealed that the alleged criminal conduct began earlier this year, Santiago said. Havemann-Niedrach is being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI), where she remains incarcerated
pending a first appearance and detention hearing. On June 29, superintendent for the Freehold Borough School District Asia Michael sent out an email to staff and parents notifying them that a “former staff (Teacher - See Page 3)
Photo courtesy Howell Schools James Quinn became principal of Newbury School in 2002. By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – As the 2023-24 school year came to an end, students and staff said goodbye to their beloved principal who is now retiring. Dr. James P. Quinn, Jr. ser ved Newbur y Elementary in Howell Township for 22 years, after joining the district in 2002 when he became principal. As Quinn closes his chapter of being Newbu r y pr i ncipal, the school itself is also closing a chapter. For the 2024 -25 school year, Newbur y will transition from an elementary school to an early learning center in order to make room for the expanded Pre-K.
At the June Board of Education meeting, Quinn was among the several retirees honored for their dedication and love they’ve put into Howell Schools. Superintendent Joseph Isola spoke about his experience with Quinn, as they’ve been colleagues for many years. “Jim is a gentleman that I love dearly. We served as principals together. In fact, Jim was the president of administrative council, and I was his vice president for a brief period of time,” Isola said. “This man is second to none. He is an advocate with great energy for children. He pulls no punches; he tells it how (Retires - See Page 3)
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