BOE Welcomes New Student Representative

The Board of Education appointed a new student representative at their regular action meeting Sept. 26.

Matthew Tomasello, a senior at Matawan Regional High School, was officially sworn in and delivered his first report at Monday's meeting. He was praised by the board for his many academic achievements and extra-curricular activities.

As the student representative, it is Tomasello's responsibility to deliver a report on each school in the district at the Board of Education meetings. He can also add insight to the board, as he sees first hand the implementation of new policies and initiatives.

Tomasello is the president of the National Honor Society, president of the Math Club, co-president of Speech and Debate, a member of Students Against Drunk Driving, a member of the Math, Science and Foreign Language Honor Societies and a member of the International Thespian Society. He has taken part in multiple school theater productions, including playing Mr. Potter in "It's a Wonderful Life."

Tomasello is also a life scout with the Aberdeen-Matawan Boy Scouts Troop 66, an AP scholar and last but not least, the Husky Mascot.

"He is a role model, and we are very proud of him. We expect great things from Matt," Board of Education President Charles Kenny said.