On March 20, 2019, students from Point Pleasant Boro High School attended the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival at Ocean County College. This was the last day of the festival where students are in company with other students from various counties in New Jersey.

The festival took place at Ocean County College during the college’s spring break. The festival runs for two days in Ocean County, March 19th and 20th. In a brief interview with art teacher Mrs. Mitrueter, she commented that, “Teen Arts is a festival to celebrate students creativity ranging from art, to music, and performing.”

Upon arriving, students were broken up into groups where they could attend different workshops provided by the festival. Workshops included making bowls out of clay, juggling, film making, musical theater, and so much more.

This year, PPBHS has many finalists in the festival. These finalists include:

Large Musical Theater: Newsies

Poetry: Kimberly Kosinski Free Verse, Simplicity Is

Small Instrumental: Keith Reilly Nightfall

Visual Arts Critiqued for Excellence: Ariel Etzel The Clock Tower Keeper, Brielle Kimler Rocket Man, Jon Alfonso Intersections, and Megan Byington Mr. Leonardo in the Market

The student performers in Newsies are now going to attend the State finals after this amazing win.  Congratulations to all the students who participated in this years Teen Arts festival. This event was a great way to celebrate the arts and culture throughout New Jersey.