Congratulations Class of 2020
COLLEGE
PATRICK LYNCH
ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
Patrick Lynch, son of Patrick and Kristine Lynch, EMTs with the Sea Isle City Emergency Medical/Ambulance Corps and residents of Sea Isle City, graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a degree in sports marketing. He hopes to secure a job with a Philadelphia-area professional sports team. This summer, Patrick will return to the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, a job he has held since 2015.
HIGH SCHOOL
SAMUEL BURNS
WILDWOOD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Samuel Burns, the son of Mike and Stacey Burns of Ocean View, is graduating from Wildwood Catholic High School. He will attend Rowan University this fall and plans to major in psychology. A Bishop McHugh graduate, Sam played basketball and baseball while attending Wildwood Catholic. He plans to return to his job at Gleeson’s Liquors this summer before heading off to college.
ABIGAIL CRAIGE
OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Abigail Craige, the daughter of Amy and Doug Craige of Sea Isle City, will graduate from Ocean City High School in June. She will attend Virginia Wesleyan University, where she has committed to play softball. She will also be part of the Army ROTC program and has been accepted into the school’s Batten Honors College. While at OCHS, Abigail played varsity softball all four years and was president of the Interact Club. This summer, she hopes to play travel softball on the South Jersey Thunder 18u Showcase team and help her dad at Ferguson Dechert Real Estate, Inc.
FRANK EDWARDI
ST. AUGUSTINE PREP
Frank Thomas Edwardi, the son of Patty and Frank Edwardi of Sea Isle City, graduated from St. Augustine Prep with President’s Honors. This fall, he will enter NYU. During his four years at the Prep, Frank was a member of the National Honor Society, played soccer and baseball for two years, and served as an admission ambassador. He enjoys music and has quite the old vinyl LP collection started. He also has a black belt in karate. Before heading to college, Frank will work at his summer job at O’Donnell’s Pour House.
MARLY GIBSON
CAPE MAY COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Marly Gibson, daughter of Chris and Betsy Gibson of Clermont, is graduating with honors from Cape May County Technical High School and will attend West Chester University this fall. She is the granddaughter of Tony and Lynn Gibson of Sea Isle City, and Mary Stearne of Sea Isle City.While in high school, Marly danced at Dance Dynamics, was a member of SBYS, and cheered for the basketball team. She volunteers and fosters for Save Our Strays (S.O.S.) as well as for the Christmas Angel Program through DCPP and SICCCR. She looks forward to returning to her summer job at James’ Fudge.
EMILY PASCERI
CAPE MAY COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Emily Pasceri, daughter of Pat and Debbi Pasceri of Sea Isle City will graduate from Cape May County Technical High School this spring. She will attend the University of Tampa this fall where she plans to major in nursing. While at Tech, she ran cross-country and played soccer, softball and basketball. Emily was also in the National Honor Society and was involved in the peer leadership program. She will be working at the Ocean Drive this summer and squeezing in as much fun as possible before leaving for college.
GEORGIA SULLIVAN
OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Georgia Sullivan, the daughter of Colleen Sullivan of Sea Isle City, will graduate from Ocean City High School in JuneShe will attend West Virginia University where she plans to study Interior Design. Georgia is a hardworking student and employee. While at OCHS, she participated in yearbook and served as a counselor in training for Sea Isle City recreation. This summer, she will work at Sunset Pier.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MICHAEL CARR
BISHOP McHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Michael James Carr, the son of Chris and Kristy Carr of Sea Isle City, will graduate with honors from Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School. He will attend Ocean City High School this fall. While at Bishop McHugh, Michael enjoyed surfing with friends, ran cross-country and was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. His favorite place is by the water, whether surfing or fishing with his brother and friends.
CHARLES DUNNER
BISHOP McHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Charles Joseph Dunner, the son of George and Peg Dunner of Sea Isle City, is graduating from Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School and will enter Ocean City High School this fall. An honor student each marking period at Bishop McHugh, Charlie starred on the school’s cross-country and basketball Atlantic Cape championship teams. This summer, Charlie will be a counselor in training for the Sea Isle City Recreation Department. He also coaches basketball for the Sea Isle City Summer Basketball League.
ANTHONY EDWARDI JR.
BISHOP McHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Anthony Joseph Edwardi Jr. will graduate from Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School and will enter Ocean City High School this fall. The son of Anthony and Jackie Edwardi of Sea Isle City, Anthony has attended Bishop McHugh since Pre-K. While at Bishop McHugh, Anthony was on the cross-country, basketball and baseball teams. His passion is basketball and he plans to continue playing. He will work at Mike’s Seafood this summer as well as hang out with his friends and family.
CHRISTOPHER GEHMAN
BISHOP McHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Christopher Gehman is a 2020 graduate of Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School and will enter Ocean City High School in the fall. The son of Chuck and Lisa Gehman of Sea Isle City, he has attended Bishop McHugh since kindergarten and played basketball from third through eighth grade. Christopher loves spending his time in the summer going to the beach and surfing with his friends.
LIAM GIBSON
BISHOP McHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Liam Gibson, son of Chris and Betsy Gibson of Clermont and grandson of Tony and Lynn Gibson of Sea Isle City, and Mary Stearne of Sea Isle City is finishing eighth grade from Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School. He will attend Cape May County Technical High School in the fall. While at Bishop McHugh, Liam played basketball and baseball and was a member of Team Mercy. He is graduating with many of the same classmates he started with in the Sea Isle Public School Pre-K Program and have been together ever since.
BROOKE HERITAGE
OCEAN CITY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Brooke Emerson Heritage, the daughter of Jamie and Brian Heritage of Sea Isle City, is graduating from Ocean City Intermediate School with distinguished honors. She will attend Ocean City High School this fall. Brooke is a member of the OCIS Art Club and has been recognized for her drawings and paintings. This summer, she will work at the family business, Heritage Surf and Sport, as a women’s associate, and also continue her side job as a dog walker.
DUSTIN LARICKS
BISHOP McHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Dustin Joseph Laricks, the son of Dustin and Debbie Laricks of Sea Isle City, will be graduating from eighth grade at Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School. He will attend Ocean City High School in the fall. Dustin is graduating with First Honors, having earned straight A’s all four marking periods this year. While at Bishop McHugh, he played soccer, ran cross-country, and played basketball and baseball. He was a member of the Team Mercy student outreach program and an altar server. Dustin is looking forward to spending the summer surfing with his friends and practicing with the OCHS soccer team.
BENJAMIN LYNCH
DENNIS TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL
The younger son of Patrick and Kristine Lynch, EMTs with the Sea Isle City Emergency Medical/Ambulance Corps and residents of Sea Isle City, Benjamin Lynch will graduate from Dennis Township Middle School, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He will attend Cape May County Technical High School, where he plans to continue his academics as well as sports.
SAMANTHA PASCERI
BISHOP McHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Samantha Margaret Pasceri will graduate from Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School. The daughter of Pat and Debbi Pasceri of Sea Isle City, she will head to Ocean City High School in the fall. While at Bishop McHugh, Sam ran cross-country, played basketball and was on the track and field team. A first- and second-honors student, Sam also enjoy participating in the school plays.
