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Chalk it Up!
November 27, 2017
On Monday the 27th, the Ocean City High School Key Club went to the Primary School to draw inspirational messages and uplifting pictures on the sidewalk in-front of the school. The children are going to see the drawings as they walk into school tomorrow and will put an unexpected smile on some children's faces. It was a huge success; and we have plans of doing it again next year. Our members are making a difference on smile at a time.
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PB&J Drive
November 21, 2017
There's nothing the Ocean City Key Club loves more than Peanut Butter and Jelly Drives! We made exactly 548 sandwiches for those in need. After crafting all the PB&J sandwiches we had the supplies for we sent them off to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission who is always happy to accept our donations. All of the supplies were donated by our very own key clubbers who made the sandwiches! We love this event it's fast and easy yet still makes such a difference. You can expect that there will be many more sandwich drives coming up in the future!
Shoe Tying Lessons
November 15, 2017
Our Key Clubbers walked over to the Ocean City Primary School to continue the tradition of teaching the younger children how to tie their shoes. The high schoolers bonded with the kids as they were showing them how to make bunny ears and pull them through the loop for the first time. The kids receive a lace where they can practice on themselves. Many of our members remember learning to tie their shoes by past key clubbers and are enthusiastic about continuing the tradition. Some of the primary schoolers who are learning today could be leading with our club tomorrow.
CHOP Visitation
November 20, 2017
On Monday November 20th a small group of the most esteemed key club members visited The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Representatives from the hospital gave us a tour of the beautiful facility made up of 4 buildings! We learned where all the money that we raise during our OC’s Got Talent event goes toward. We experienced first hand what it is like to go through CHOP as a patient. In addition, we have been informed of more drives and fundraisers we can run in order help even more.
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Kiwanis One Day Project
November 4, 2017
Our Kiwanis One Day project was going to our local food bank to help sort and organize food for the upcoming holidays. OUr members bonded with Kiwanis through helping them with Kiwanis One Day, an international day of community service. During the two hour long project, the Ocean City Key Club members worked in an assembly line sort countless meals for the needy. We addressed a very large need in the community, as about 14% are under the poverty line in NJ. We packaged holiday foods for the upcoming Thanksgiving. We plan to provide our assistance more with them in the future!
Hero Walk
October 29, 2017
The Hero Walk had a great turn out by the local community as well as the teams and clubs of Ocean City High School. The annual event took off at the Civic Center on 6th and Boardwalk to encourage all ages to not get in the car while intoxicated and to be a designated driver. To find more information on The Hero Campaign upcoming events and ways to donate click here.
St. Baldrick's Day
May 31, 2017.
After months of anticipation, St. Baldrick's took place on Wednesday, May 31st. Maddie Hunt from Student Council was the Lead Organzier, initially reaching out to St. Baldrick's last October and setting up the event. Key Club had tossed around the idea of a Locks of Love Drive and needless to say, the two clubs came together to collaborate and put on this truly incredible event. There can never be enough money raised to try and find a cure for childhood cancer.
John Bruno, OCHS Pshycology teacher, was a huge game changer when he announced that he would shave his head if he collected $300 in donations; not only did he meet his goal, he surpassed it with $730.62 collected making him the person with the most money raised. Donations were flowing like waterfalls into the cup in front of him while he was getting shaved. A few more teachers and administrators jumped on board: Dan Weaver, Amy Kohl, Chazz Dolinsky, Dr. Wendy O'Neal, Curt Nath, and Ashley Schmid.
Senior Rylee McDonnell raised the most of all the students with $510 in donations. Now that's a great way to end your senior year. She was so proud to send the money to St. Baldrick's. The team with the most money raised was Creative Writing with $200.
Natalia Chin kicked off the event and wasted no time by shaving her head at the start of Community Lunch. Students and teachers gathered in the gym to watch the show, while the Band and Colorguard helped rally the students as they performed around the Shavees. Before long, students weren't thinking twice about signing-up. Anyone that donated received a raffle ticket to win a bike from Annarelli's Bike Shop- Brad Altman was the lucky winner! He also received a month membership to Local Gym and a surf-lesson from 7th Street Surf Shop.
Abella Salon of Ocean City and Salon Kink of Linwood donated their time to shave and cut. All of the hair that was cut (a minimum of 8 inches) was sent to a non-profit wig-making organization in Michigan (thank you Amy Kohl for researching) called Children With Hair Loss. This organization was chosen because we felt that their mission correlated with our goal of making wigs that are free for children living with cancer, as well as accepted color-treated hair.
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Wesley Manor Senior Prom
March 31, 2017.
Key Club put on their fifth annual Senior Prom at the United Methodist Communities at the Shores to end International Week of Service. This year’s theme was “A Night in The City.” A big thank you to Student Council for once again letting us use some of their decorations from Homecoming.
Key Club members danced the night away and made sure that everyone at the Senior Prom was able to walk away with a lasting memory and enjoyable evening. Though we didn’t have a band this year, Key Clubbers took turns singing and dancing to hit songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Seniors joined the Key Clubbers for songs such as “Crazy” by Patsy Kline and New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra.
When not dancing, Key Club members helped serve refreshments and were able to converse about previous dances and experiences that the residents at the Shores have had. The night ended with the crowning of a Prom King and Queen, who happened to be husband and wife; they didn’t let go of each other’s hands except when his wife danced the conga. The 2016 Prom Queen attended and had a good time bobbing her to head to some of her favorite songs. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment and look forward to next year.
OC's Got Talent
February 24, 2017
Our annual talent show benefited the Children's hospital of Philadelphia, and Senior Scholarships for Key Club. From ticket sales, refreshment sales, and donations, we were able to raise $4,400. As always, it's incredibly gratifying to receive the amount of support, donations, and encouragement that we received. Not only did our performers work incredibly hard on their acts, but the Key Club students, volunteer Tech Crew, and volunteer Stage Crew went above and beyond by working on every last detail to put this talent show together to benefit a great cause. Watching our students interact together and support each other with their acts shows once again that our students are truly a class act.
Our top winners are as follows:
1st place: Sara Ruth
“O Mio Babbino Caro” – from Gianni Schicchi (Vocal - Solo Opera)
1st Runner-Up: Sammie Wright
“Maybe This Time” – from Cabaret (Vocal - Solo)
2nd Runner-Up: Andrea Posner
“Location ” – Khalid (Dance - Solo)
People's Choice Award: Ally Shiffler
“Stone Cold” – Demi Lovato (Vocal - Solo)
Holiday Drive for Head Start
December 22, 2016.
Our big project for December was our Holiday Drive for Head Start in Ocean City where we “adopted” 18 local students. Key Club Officers and Class Representatives each had a group of 8-10 general members and a total of 9 groups; each group was given one girl and one boy from Head Start, ages 4-5.. The Key Clubbers gave their own funds and time to go shopping for toys and clothing for their families. Various items included a bike, jackets, Melissa and Doug products, Doc McStuffins items, and different art manipulatives. Officers brought the gifts to Head Start and were able to meet all of the children, as well as some of the parents when they were picking up their child. The parents and children were genuinely thankful for making their Christmas even brighter.
PB&J Drive with OCIS PB&J Club
December 16, 2016.
Key Club went to the Intermediate School to join forces with the Peanut Butter and Jelly Club to make PB&J sandwiches for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. With the generous donation from Rachel DeVault, Food Service Director, the High School Food service department, we were able to make 635 sandwiches for the Rescue Mission. We also had a lot of support from parents, Intermediate School teachers, and the High School Food Service Department. Key Clubbers mixed with the Intermediate Schools students to share ideas about Key Club, as well as hear what is going on at the Intermediate School.
Kiwanis Holiday Turkey Drive
November 19, 2016.
In coordination with our local Kiwanis chapter and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, we participated in an annual Signature Holiday Turkey Drive. We stood in front of the ACME in Ocean City and ShopRite in Marmora and helped collect turkeys and other much-needed food to help our hungry neighbors this holiday season.
CHOP Tour
November 16, 2016
The Officers, Class Representatives, and a few General Members of Key Club went to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on November 16 for the tour and to see what their fundraising goes towards. We were able to visit different departments within the hospital such as:
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The Connelly Resource Center for Families with a children’s library, a learning center, laundry room, and a comfortable place to take a break
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The Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care is the house that generosity built; build solely from donations. It is an outpatient care facility for children with each floor modeled after a different theme and everything created kid-friendly
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Aquatic therapy with a moveable pool where the floor moves up and down to cater to individual patients
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Oncology Department with the newest options in children cancer treatment
Kindergarten Shoe Tying Clinic
November 15, 2016.
Key Club walked to the Primary School for their annual Shoe-Tying Clinic with the kindergarten students. Key Clubbers each sat with a Kindergartner and taught them how to tie their shoes by singing to them and using a shoe prop. Key Club was able to work along-side with the Ocean City Police Department to help the younger children.
Kindergarten Shoe Tying Clinic
November 15, 2016.
Key Club walked to the Primary School for their annual Shoe-Tying Clinic with the kindergarten students. Key Clubbers each sat with a Kindergartner and taught them how to tie their shoes by singing to them and using a shoe prop. Key Club was able to work along-side with the Ocean City Police Department to help the younger children.
Peanut Butter &Jelly Drive
November 7, 2016.
Key Clubbers came together after school to make Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission; we were able to make 620 sandwiches, an almost record! Before, Key Club was told by the Rescue Mission that around 700 sandwiches will only last for three meals; we’re grateful to help others in need.
Peanut Butter &Jelly Drive
November 7, 2016.
Key Clubbers came together after school to make Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission; we were able to make 620 sandwiches, an almost record! Before, Key Club was told by the Rescue Mission that around 700 sandwiches will only last for three meals; we’re grateful to help others in need.
Clean Action Beach Sweep
October 22, 2016.
Key Clubbers braved the harsh weather conditions and attended the Clean Action Beach Sweep in Ocean City. They certainly earned the title of Ocean Defender! There were thousands of volunteers at 70 locations who turned out at sites from Essex County all the way down to Cape May.
Clean Action Beach Sweep
October 22, 2016.
Key Clubbers braved the harsh weather conditions and attended the Clean Action Beach Sweep in Ocean City. They certainly earned the title of Ocean Defender! There were thousands of volunteers at 70 locations who turned out at sites from Essex County all the way down to Cape May.
Hero Walk
October 2, 2016.
Key Club particpated in the annual Hero Walk! The event was a success and an overall great day.
Click here for more information about the objectives of the walk and the strides the organization has made through their events!
Hero Walk
October 2, 2016.
Key Club particpated in the annual Hero Walk! The event was a success and an overall great day.
Click here for more information about the objectives of the walk and the strides the organization has made through their events!
Kiwanis Peanut Days
September 25, 2016
Rebecca Reade, Avi Rabia, and Manav Randheri hand out peanuts for donations at Shop Rite in Somers Pointe with Kiwanis and Mainland Regional High School Key Club.
2016 Car Wash
July 16, 2016
The OCHS Key Club Car Wash was a huge success as we were able to raise $200 in just 2 hours! Thank you to everyone who came out to help and for all the donations to Key Club!
July 16, 2016
The OCHS Key Club Car Wash was a huge success as we were able to raise $200 in just 2 hours! Thank you to everyone who came out to help and for all the donations to Key Club!
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Fitness Fun Day
May 14, 2016
Key Club, in coordination with Ocean City’s Special Education Parent Advisory Committee and Best Buddies, held their third annual Fitness Fun Day on Saturday, May 14th. The theme was again a fitness focus with various stations set up for the local children. The Key Club members and Best Buddies set up stations that included two bounce houses, corn hole, line dancing, an obstacle course, basketball, volleyball, soccer, kickball, and face painting. The Key Club members and Best Buddies buddied up with the children and guided them through the different stations. Our volunteers had a blast with the children and can’t wait to see them again next year.
One Day Without Shoes 5K Race
May 7, 2016
Ocean City High School’s Key Club hosted the first annual TOMS: One Day Without Shoes 5K/1 Mile Walk to benefit children without shoes. Over 160 community members, teachers, and students representing each school in the District participated in this event. Some participants came as groups: the OCHS Girl softball team, Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Somers Point, OCIS 6th graders, and the largest group Bornhardt’s Barefoot Buddies. OCIS Student Council were a big part of our event, as they ran the halfway water station at 39th Street. For every participant who posted their barefoot picture, TOMS: One for One will be donating a pair of shoes to a child in need.
Eighteen of the participants ran the 5K race. The first place overall winner was Kara McNally of Ocean City (39) 25:36, second place overall Mark Tuner of Clearview (15) 28:13, and third place overall Nicole Schwerm of Ocean City (35) 28:32. A highlight of the race was Abby Laursen of Ocean City (11) who competed in her first 5K and took home first place in her age group of 12 and Under.
One Day Without Shoes 5K Race
May 7, 2016
Ocean City High School’s Key Club hosted the first annual TOMS: One Day Without Shoes 5K/1 Mile Walk to benefit children without shoes. Over 160 community members, teachers, and students representing each school in the District participated in this event. Some participants came as groups: the OCHS Girl softball team, Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Somers Point, OCIS 6th graders, and the largest group Bornhardt’s Barefoot Buddies. OCIS Student Council were a big part of our event, as they ran the halfway water station at 39th Street. For every participant who posted their barefoot picture, TOMS: One for One will be donating a pair of shoes to a child in need.
Eighteen of the participants ran the 5K race. The first place overall winner was Kara McNally of Ocean City (39) 25:36, second place overall Mark Tuner of Clearview (15) 28:13, and third place overall Nicole Schwerm of Ocean City (35) 28:32. A highlight of the race was Abby Laursen of Ocean City (11) who competed in her first 5K and took home first place in her age group of 12 and Under.
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Senior Prom @ Wesley Manor
March 18, 2016
We put on our fourth annual Senior Prom at the Shores of Wesley Manor. This year’s theme was “Sailing Through the Sixties.” We were lucky enough to have our fellow students play with their band, "Jazz Dirty." .The night ended with the crowning of a Prom King and Queen and a final dance by the two.
We were able to donate $2,600 to
The Children's Miracle Network of Philadelphia.
OC's Got Talent 2016
Our top winners were as follows:
Tied for 1st place: Liam McMurray (Yo-Yo Skit)
Tied for 1st place: Harlee Cancelosi, Mackenzie Kitchen, Danielle Lloyd, Erica Rolls, Mia Romeo.
Featuring: Alyssa Preis, Amy Depasquale, Michele Dill, Kelly Halliday, Lisa O’Neil, David Ulrich, Dan Weaver (Student/Teacher Dance Battle)
2nd Runner-Up: Soundwave Song & Dance Company
Karen Greenwood, Natalie Katshiff, Nicole Kraner, Alanna Palombo, Alexis Riddiough, Xiola Surgie, Stella Swartz, Natalie Viso, Megan Wilmot, Jesse Wriggins, Sammie Wright, Melody Young (Acapella Group)
People’s Choice: Minh Vu and Eddie McLaughlin
(Vocal & Guitar)
HERO Polar Plunge
January 1, 2016.
On the first day of the new year, Key Club helped particpants to register and recieve their shirts on this icy January morning!
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December Christmas Project
This year Key Club divided into groups to sponsor families in need this holiday season...in total 10 famiies were given beautifully wrapped gifts all purchased and organized by members! The families were shocked and so happy and grateful.
PB&J Drive
November 24, 2015.
We hold this event anually-making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for donation to the AC rescue mission...This year we had an amazing turnout and made 483 sandwiches!
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Unicef/March of Dimes Pumpkin Sales
October/November 2015.
OCHS key club went around during the end of October/early November asking for donations and were able to raise $270.00 directly benefitting both Unicef and March of Dimes!
Clean Action Beach Sweep
October 24, 2015.
Key Clubbers volunteered at the 30th annual Clean Action Beach Sweep, with more than 3,000 volunteers at 72 beach sites from Cape May to Sandy Hook. They combed the beach in Ocean City for two hours to help rid the area of trash. Some of the items collected were plastic pieces, plastic shopping bags, plastic caps and lids, and plastic straws.
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Fall Rally
October 12, 2015.
On a beautiful day, Key Club officers and a few other members attended the largest gathering of NJ Key Club members of the year: Fall Rally at Six Flags in Jackson, NJ. The event consisted of a huge display of Key Club members and an informative session and rally about what this club does. It was overall a fantastic and helpful day!
Hero Walk
October 10, 2015.
Key Club particpated in the annual Hero Walk today! The event was a success and an overall great day.
Click here for more information about the objectives of the walk and the strides the organization has made through their events!
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Spirit Week Hallway Decorating
October 9, 2015.
Congratulations and good work to all who participated-Key Club came in first out of all participating organizations in the school for the creative 60's themed hall decorations for spirit week!
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OCNJ Half Marathon
September 27, 2015.
On a bright Sunday morning, a sizeable portion of Key Club came out to set up and work a station for the OCNJ Half Marathon. Serving drinks and supplying runners with motivation and support, the event was a good time had by all and Key Club was happy to be a part of it.
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2015 Car Wash
August 23,2015.
The OCHS Key Club Car Wash was a huge success as we were able to raise $312 in just 2 hours! Thank you to everyone who came out to help and for all the donations to Key Club!
OCSD's
Shoe Tying Clinic
December 22, 2014.
The members of Key Club participated in the OCSD's PTA Shoe Tying Clinic for kindergarten and first grade students. The Key Club students helped teach the students how to tie their shoes by practice, song, and use of shoe manipulatives.
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OC's Got Talent
February 26, 2015.
Sponsored by Key Club, OC's Got Talent's annual event incorporated many talented student acts for a well-entertained audience of guests. Key Club members were responsible for the planning and organization of the show including set-up, sales, and program design.
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Senior Prom @ Wesley Manor
November 14, 2014.
This year Key Club put on their third annual Senior Prom at the Shores of Wesley Manor. This year’s theme was “Around the World.” We were lucky enough to have the same band back as the previous years, Diamonds and Rust. Key Club members danced the night away and made sure that everyone at the Senior Prom was able to walk away with a lasting memory and enjoyable evening.The night ended with the crowning of a Prom King and Queen and a final dance by the two.
Fitness Fun Day
May 2, 2015.
Key Club, in coordination with Ocean City’s Special Education Parent Advisory Committee and Best Buddies, held their second annual Fitness Fun Day on a beautiful Saturday. The theme featured a fitness focus with various stations set up for the local children. The Key Club members and Best Buddies set up stations that included two bounce houses, surrey races, line dancing, an obstacle course, basketball, soccer, kickball, and face painting. The Key Club members and Best Buddies buddied up with the children and guided them through the different stations. Smiles on faces were all around.
Beach Clean Ups
October 25, 2014.
On Saturday, October 25th, Key Club students volunteered at the 29th annual Beach Sweep, with more than 3,000 volunteers at 72 beach sites from Cape May to Sandy Hook, as well as in watersheds throughout the state. The students started at the Music Pier in Ocean City and combed the beach for several hours to help rid the area of trash. Some of the items collected were plastic pieces, plastic shopping bags, cigarette filters, plastic caps and lids, and plastic straws.
May 27, 2015.
The Ocean City Environmental Commission and the City’s Clean Communities hosted a group of 100 seniors from Lenape High School on Wednesday, May 27th for a beach cleanup and dune education outing. Ocean City High School students for Key Club, NHS, and Student Council acted as peer volunteers to help with the clean up and shared their experiences as living and/or attending school in a coastal community.
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