Congrats! Class of 2023
8th Grade
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 and working at Sam’s Pizza Palace.
High School
LOGAN WILLUSKI
CAPE MAY COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Logan Willuski graduated from Cape May County Technical High School in June. The son of Chris and Dani Willuski of Cape May Court House, Logan plans to become a helicopter pilot. He plans to spend this summer at Seven Mile Beach, of course, and has fun beach-day plans. Logan also plans to build a house with his dad, and is looking forward to road trips to Charleston, S.C., and Nantucket, Mass.
MARKOS SAKOULAS
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Markos Sakoulas graduated from Middle Township High School in June. A four-year straight-A student, he is the son of Nicholas and Alina Sakoulas; his dad is from Greece and his mother is from Romania. In high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society, Chess Club, and tennis team. In the fall, Markos will be attending Drexel University and plans to major in economics on a premed track. This summer he will spend his days on the beach, hanging out with friends.
ISADORA BOSACCO
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Isadora Bosacco graduated from Middle Township High School in May. The daughter of Carrie, of Delaware, and David Bosacco, of Pennsylvania, Isadora graduated with all four-year honors. In high school, she was part of a competitive cheer team and served as captain of the cheer team at MTHS. She was also in the National Honor Society, Key Club, and American Red Cross, and was a student ambassador. In the fall, Isadora will enter the University of South Carolina, majoring in exercise science. This summer, she will be working at the Stone Harbor Recreation Department and The Free Shop as well as getting ready for college. She plans to enjoy the summer with friends and family.
ETHAN WALKER
CAPE MAY COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Ethan J. Walker graduated from Cape May County Technical High School in June. The son of Jessica and Dave Walker of Cape May Court House, he graduated with academic honors and a certificate in engineering. In the fall, Ethan will be attending Liberty University, with a major in aeronautics and a minor in business administration at the School of Business. Ethan also plans to pursue his pilot’s license.
LINDSEY ROSELL
WILDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Lindsey Logan Rosell graduated from Wildwood Catholic Academy in June. The daughter of James and Lori Rosell of Middle Township, Lindsey will be attending the University of North Carolina in the fall. She will major in Zoology, and take part in the Life Science First Year Program and Women in Engineering Program. After earning her bachelor’s degree, Lindsey plans to attend veterinary school. In high school, Lindsey was the captain of the girls’ golf and swim teams, vice president of the National Honor Society chapter, and senior class president. This summer Lindsey, plans to attend the American Association of University Women Camp as an alumnus. She plans to work hard and play harder this summer.
DYLAN VILLANO
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Dylan Villano graduated from Middle Township High School in June. A product of Avalon/Stone Harbor Schools, he is the son of Victoria Villano-Tirado and Steven Tirado. He graduated with a 4.7 GPA, was an honor roll student, and received the National African American Recognition Award as well as the NJ STARS award. During his time at MTHS, Dylan was a member of the Key Club, Student Council, Red Cross Club, National Honor Society, and the tennis and Esports teams. In the fall, he will attend college to major in biomedical science, in hopes of pursuing a career as a genetic engineer. This summer, Dylan will be working, interacting with the community at the Wawa, and relaxing at the beach.
LUKE McCROSSIN
ST. AUGUSTINE PREP
Luke Robert McCrossin graduated from St. Augustine Preparatory School in May. The son of Jimmy and Robyn McCrossin of Stone Harbor, he graduated as a member of the National Honor Society and of the state championship rugby team. During high school, Luke also played soccer and enjoyed his school trip to Italy. In the fall, he will be attending the University of Tennessee, majoring in biology. This summer, Luke returns to his job on the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol and is excited for his trip to the Bahamas.
MATTHEW INGERSOLL
WILDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Matthew Ryan Ingersoll graduated from Wildwood Catholic Academy in June. The son of Thomas and Kellie Ingersoll of North Wildwood, he was a part of cross country, track, and swim teams. A product of Avalon/Stone Harbor Schools, he was a First Honors student all four years at WCA. A highlight of his time in high school was his school trip to Europe. Matthew will attend the University of Florida and plans to pursue a pre-med track. This summer Matthew plans to go to the gym and work.
College
ISABELLA DIPASQUALE
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
Isabella DiPasquale graduated from West Chester University in May. The daughter of Megan and Sam DiPasquale, she earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. In the fall, Isabella plans to continue her education at West Chester to get her master’s in dietetics, as she has been accepted into the early graduate program. This summer she plans to enjoy her time, going to the beach and working before heading back to school.
KENNEDY PEIRSON
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA
Kennedy Peirson graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in environmental science. The daughter of Valerie and Michael Peirson, Kennedy is a Cape May County Technical High School alum. She said one of her highlights in college was doing research in her marine ecology class to determine the connection between phosphate leaching and the spoil islands in Tampa Bay. She was involved with the Scuba and Snorkel Club, Roots and Shoots, and was a resident assistant for two years. This summer she will return to her childhood summer camp as a counselor, for the fourth year. She hopes to find a job in the State Parks Service or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
JAKE RUSKEY
ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
Jake Blaise Ruskey graduated from St. Joseph’s University in December with a double major in finance and marketing. The son of Drs. John and Elizabeth Ruskey of Stone Harbor, Jake was a manager for the Hawks men’s basketball team. Jake also was a St. Joe’s Hawk Host for prospective students and was on the St. Joe’s Sales Team. He plans to enter the finance field, specifically in the investment banking and private equities sector.
ELIZABETH BOSTARD
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Elizabeth Grace Bostard graduated from the University of Alabama in May with a degree in business. Her parents are Chris and Rose Bostard, owners of The Preppy Palm in Avalon. Elizabeth and her sister Catherine took a month off at the end of the semester and toured northern Africa and Europe. She plans to continue to travel in the future, and pursue a degree in design in London. This summer, Elizabeth will be working at her parents’ store creating social media as well as working for Izzi & Lu in Sea Isle City.
AVERY MASLOWSKY
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Avery Everett Maslowsky graduated from the University of Missouri in May with degrees in journalism and political science. The daughter of Sharon and Eric Maslowsky of Berwyn, Pa., the former 7 Mile Publishing & Creative intern graduated summa cum laude. She also won a Mid-America Regional Emmy and a Regional Edward R. Murrow for her journalistic work. As a student, Avery worked as a TV news reporter at the NBC affiliate, KOMU 8 News. In early June, Avery will have started her job as a TV news reporter in San Antonio.
ELIZABETH HAND
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
Elizabeth Hand graduated from West Chester University in December, completing her studies in 3½ years. The daughter of Tom and Terri Hand of Stone Harbor, she received a degree in marketing and is currently working for small businesses and real estate agencies in the area. This summer, Elizabeth plans to continue to do marketing for businesses, run her organic spray tan business Glow Girl 7 Mile, and work for her family businesses, the Lazy Bass and Fred’s Tavern.