Congratulations Class of 2023
COLLEGE
ELIZABETH BUCH
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
Elizabeth Buch of Sea Isle City graduated from The College of New Jersey with a masters degree in deaf education with early intervention. She will pursue a career in deaf education. The daughter of Michael and Colleen Buch of Sea Isle City and Robin Johnstone of Galloway, Elizabeth achieved her undergraduate degree in sociology with honors in education, sociology, and theater. She was the vice president of the college’s Deaf Hearing Connection, and a member of the all-female TCNJ Treblemakers a capella group.
HIGH SCHOOL
DANTE EDWARDI
OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Dante Anthony Edwardi of Sea Isle City graduated from Ocean City High School with four years of academic honors. Dante will study business at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he received baseball and academic scholarships. Dante played varsity soccer during his freshman and sophomore years at OCHS and was a co-captain for the baseball team as well as a four-year varsity letter holder. He is the son of Patty and Frank Edwardi Jr., and the grandson of Kathy and Frank Edwardi Sr., the late Sea Isle City Fire Chief. Dante has a passion for health and fitness. One day he hopes to open his own gym and invest in the real estate market.
LUKE MONICHETTI
OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Luke Monichetti, a son of Sea Isle City residents Mike and Jeannie Monichetti, graduated from Ocean City High School in June. Luke played on the varsity football team at OCHS and participated in a several activities including DECA and chess club. As a senior, he received the DECA award and business club award. This summer he will be working at his family’s business, Mike’s Seafood. He will attend Stockton University this fall and major in business.
JONNY WOOTTON
OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Jonny Wootton of Sea Isle City graduated from Ocean City High School in June. His parents are Jackie Wootton and Joe Schmidt of Sea Isle, and Joe Wootton and Quinn Stewart of Ventnor. In the future, Jonny is interested in joining the fire department, studying business, and starting his own business. While at OCHS, Jonny was on the varsity wrestling team and the varsity surf team. This summer, he will enjoy a family trip to Costa Rica and work for FCA Surf Camp.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAUREN DAVENPORT
CREST MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Lauren Anne Davenport graduated from Crest Memorial School on June 15. She is the daughter of Patrick and Jennifer Davenport of Wildwood Crest. While she attended Crest Memorial, she was a member of Student Council, Peer Leaders, the soccer and softball teams, and was the cheerleading captain. Lauren achieved first honors every marking period of her elementary school career and won the Superintendent’s Award in her eighth-grade year. She plans to attend Wildwood Catholic Academy in the fall. This summer she looks forward to hanging with her friends on the beach.
