From now until the end of the school year, The Point Press would like to highlight our Senior Class of 2026. Focusing on multiple seniors each week, in no specific order!
Each senior was asked to provide a photo, explain their future plans, identify their favorite high school memory, give a shout-out to someone they will miss, and provide us with a quote or advice as their famous last words.
Up first, we have our Senior Class officers and The Point Press writing staff:
Ivy Slavinski- President, Senior Staff Writer
Post High School Plans- Study economics at Villanova University and run cross country and track and field
Favorite High School Memory- Winning the group 2 state title in cross country on my 16th birthday
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss Mrs. Eagan, Miss Padula, Dr. J, and Coach Kostenko!!
Famous Last Words- We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Oprah Winfrey
Leah Gerdes- Vice President, Senior Staff Writer
Post High School Plans- Attend the University of Tampa, majoring in Allied Health, then get my masters to become a Physician’s Assistant
Favorite High School Memory- Football games and Junior Prom 🙂
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss Mrs. Switzer because she is an amazing teacher!
Famous Last Words- “Enjoy your time at the high school, it flies by!
Adam Baker- Treasurer
Post High School Plans- Go to college and study neuroscience. I plan to be a neurologist when I am older. I’ll make an impact wherever I am.
Favorite High School Memory- I really enjoyed joining a bunch of different things. I loved being a part of the soccer, tennis, and bowling teams and doing the performing arts.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I’m going to miss all my teachers, they were such a help. I’ll especially miss Mrs. Kasyan, Mrs. Switzer, and Mrs. Soliman. Thanks for everything.
Famous Last Words- “My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.” – Maya Angelou
Teagan Burke- Public Relations
Post High School Plans- I plan on attending a university in the fall and majoring in psychology. I’m not sure what direct path I will take; however, I hope I’m lucky enough to make people’s lives better with whatever occupation I choose. I plan to stay close to the shore and close to my family since the beach is my whole life, and I can’t live without it. My main goal is to stay consistent with running, and I hope to run multiple marathons in my future.
Favorite High School Memory- My favorite high school memory is the last day of my junior year. My friends and I all piled up into two cars and went out to lunch together. We drove with all the windows down and with the music blasting and everyone singing along. This small moment is one of my favorite memories because we were all together. Graduation didn’t feel so soon, and we knew there were so many moments and fun events ahead of us to look forward to.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- One thing I will miss the most is the girls I run with. Track/cross country has been a big part of my high school years, and to think I only have one season left with them breaks my heart. Through every bad day, every hard workout, and any time I needed someone, they were always there, and for that, I will always cherish them and hold them in my heart.
Famous Last Words- One piece of advice I can give is “if you can’t laugh at yourself, somebody else will.” It’s something my mom always said to me growing up, and something I value and practice in my everyday life. It reminds me that life doesn’t need to be taken so seriously, always try something new, and push yourself out of your comfort zone. In life, you’re meant to make mistakes, fall down, and get back up. So what if you embarrass yourself? Just laugh it off!
Savannah Pfeffer- Public Relations
Post High School Plans- Go to college and major in speech pathology
Favorite High School Memory- Football games, prom, and cross country
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss my cross country team, Coach K, Miss Padula, Mr. Speiser, Mr. Sislian, Mrs. Bolger, and all of my freshman, sophomore, and junior friends.
Famous Last Words- “Make the best out of high school, it will be some of the best years of your life, and it goes by extremely fast.”
Emma Scarpone- Secretary
Post High School Plans- I plan to go to college and either study law or psychology!
Favorite High School Memory- All the cross country pasta parties, and going out to lunch with friends!
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss my friends Rylan, Maddy, Liv, Lucybelle, and all my teachers, especially Dr.C, Mrs. Kasyan, and Mrs. Bolger!
Famous Last Words- Enjoy every moment, and talk to new people!
Mikey DeFrancesco- Event Coordinator
Post High School Plans- I plan to study finance, although possibly international relations if I get into Georgetown, and then go to law school or work on Wall Street.
Favorite High School Memory- Winning Ocean County Championships in Cross Country during my Junior year.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I am going to miss all of the Point Boro Community, but specifically my friends and teachers like Mrs. Switzer and Dr. J.
Famous Last Words- I would say enjoy your time here because it goes extremely fast, use every opportunity you are given, cherish the small moments, and don’t be afraid to take risks.
Chris Silvestri- Senior Editor
Post High School Plans- Go to college and study financial engineering.
Favorite High School Memory- Being a part of the surf team
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Shout out to Mr. Johnson!
Famous Last Words- “No”
Logan DeAngelis- Senior Editor
Post High School Plans- I aspire to become a sports writer and broadcaster
Favorite High School Memory- Playing under the lights on Friday nights for the football team in front of the whole town.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I’m really going to miss my friends and teachers, such as Mrs. Mitreuter, Mr. Furlong, and many more, along with all of my coaches.
Famous Last Words- “Embrace every second of high school; it goes by quicker than it feels, so cherish every moment, whether it’s bad or good. You only get high school once, so enjoy every second of it!”
Brook Benson- Senior Editor
Post High School Plans- To go to Ocean County College and work at Ocean Road Elementary School.
Favorite High School Memory- Senior Sunrise or Homecoming
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Mrs. Gergely
Famous Last Words- Make sure you get involved and enjoy your time in high school before it is gone!
Melanie Rebelo- Senior Editor
Post High School Plans- I plan to pursue studies in international relations and hopefully travel more often!
Favorite High School Memory- Mrs. Eagan’s class
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Mr. Clearwaters
Famous Last Words- It really does go by unexpectedly fast, even if you think it isn’t!
Maddy Webber- Senior Staff Writer
Post High School Plans- Attend community college and then a four-year program to pursue a career in psychology.
Favorite High School Memory- Going to sporting events and cheering for my friends
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Ms. Visco, because she rocks
Famous Last Words- “When one chapter ends, another one begins!”
Hannah Beetsch- Senior Staff Writer
Post High School Plans- Attend college as a Dance Major and Philosophy Minor.
Favorite High School Memory- Every day in the chorus room. Something new and exciting is always happening behind those doors. Whether it’s the wonderful Miss Villa throwing small ducks at us, or the class running around the room- Every FAVORITE memory from high school has happened in that room.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Miss Villa, I have had her as a teacher since 7th grade; she is quite literally the best teacher of all time. Miss Padula, I’ve only had her in my senior year, but I have never sat bored in her class. And of course, all of my wonderful non-senior friends, thank you for all the wonderful high school memories.
Famous Last Words- “Turned in Late”- every assignment I’ve ever had
Emmeline Willbergh– Senior Staff Writer
Post High School Plans- Going to OCC and studying psychology!
Favorite High School Memory- Prom 2025
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Mr. Sislian!
Famous Last Words- “Notice the small things.”
Ella Knapp– Senior Staff Writer
Post High School Plans- Play field hockey at Montclair
Favorite High School Memory- Winning 4 sectional titles for field hockey
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- My friends
Famous Last Words- Enjoy your time because it really does fly by
Jack Sharpe– Senior Staff Writer
Post High School Plans- College, then hopefully acting at the Netflix Compound in Monmouth
Favorite High School Memory- Jprom, the Chorus Ohio Trip, and the Crew Awards
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Mr. Badecker and Mr. Lins!
Famous Last Words- “That kid’s not gonna kill anything besides people’s expectations!” -Mr. Clearwaters
Maya Galeros– Senior Staff Writer
Post High School Plans- To go to college at Stockton
Favorite High School Memory- Freshman Gymnastics
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- My best friend, Ella
Famous Last Words- High school does go as fast as everyone says
