Community Bulletin Board

Lakewood pupils enjoy
visit from author

Elvira Woodruff, noted author of children’s books, spoke to the students of the Clifton Avenue School, Lakewood, recently. The author, who is known for "The Memory Coat" and "The Ravenmaster’s Secret," gave a talk to children on the importance of reading, writing and using one’s imagination.

After meeting with large groups of youngsters, Woodruff answered questions and looked at examples of children’s writing. When speaking of the importance of imagination, she said, "I’m grateful my life didn’t come with a map; I’ve been only too happy to map out the adventure myself."

Students attend Young Authors Conference

Students from the Clifton Avenue School, the Spruce Street School, and the Ella G. Clarke School, all Lake-wood, recently traveled to Lacey Township to enjoy the Ocean County Young Authors Conference. Ten students from each school, two from each grade [two through six] enjoyed writing and participating in dramatic workshops. To qualify, the children had to submit a creative story or example of original poetry.

Those attending were:

Clifton Avenue School: Trezia Alicia, Mateen Nemati, Sara Trella, Michael Villalba, Tyler Rode, Timothy Wuestneck, Luisa Uribe, Arielle Gonzalez, Raynise Cange and Katherine Albarron.

Ella G. Clarke School: Juan Rivera, Araina Tift, Kara Bilgrav, Brittany Baker, Adrianna Bracero, Dasia Joyner, Ilse Sanchez, Marilena Vittello, LaVasiah Romero and Adalysee Pena.

Spruce Street School: Yamilex Rodriguez, Salvador Cisneros, Hunter Marshall, Anevea Tinnery, Davina Resto, Keishla Martinez, Yahsira Martinez, Essence Samuel and Abigail Wuestneck.

Jackson high school will

host art/tech expo May 5

The Jackson Memorial High School Art/Tech Expo 2004 will be held May 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fine Arts wing of Jackson Memorial High School, Don Connor Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public.

"It’s a great showcase of the talents we have here and has become popular with parents, students and residents," said Lloyd Taylor, graphic design teacher. "We get a pretty good crowd to come out and see what our students are up to."

Taylor, who coordinates the event with art teacher Bobbie Allaire, said the displays and demonstrations are a testament to the type of sophisticated art and technology work taught in the school.

"We have some great talent at Jackson Memorial High School," he said.

The event features displays of fine arts, graphic arts, photography, woodworking, stained glass creation, digital design and computer assisted drawing. Refreshments are also served.