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Leaders at Shore Get Practical Experience From Oceanport Mayor Mahon
Mahon spoke at Shore Regional's Student Leadership Awards last week, and went over three styles of leadership and how he uses each in governance.
On Wednesday, May 18, held their annual Student Leadership Awards to recognize students who have carried the flag for various organizations in the school.
Oceanport Mayor Michael J. Mahon was invited to speak to the group of young leaders, and he presented them with a short lesson on leadership.
"Academics have studied leadership for centuries and describe leadership styles in three basic categories," began Mahon, who went on to list the authoritative, inclusive, and delegative styles of governance, along with the benefits and pitfalls of each approach.
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Mahon said that in his experience serving the citizens of Oceanport, he uses all three styles, and makes a determination on which to use based on the given situation.
"In many situations, you must lead by delegating authority and responsibilities to meet the team goals," explained Mahon. "Two examples where this approach is working are the closing of Fort Monmouth and the privitization of racetrack.
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"In each of these situations, people with expertise and knowledge are called upon for their advice and their experience. I'm not the expert on land use, or planning, or horse racing, but identifying people that are and utilizing their collective talents and experience helps us to achieve our goals."
To open the evening's program, David Smolokoff and Chelsea Amoroso sang "Star Spangled Banner"
Student Council President Samantha Campbell and Vice President Judith Lamb presented the following students with awards for their leadership:
Chess Club John M. Attaway
Choir Cynthia-Catherine George
Concert Band Vincent Vascimini
Culture Club Angela M. Carracino, Niki Marie Piraquive, Joshua Feinberg
Dance Danielle DeFazio
Fall Cheerleading Carissa N. Clayton, Niki Marie Piraquive
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Victoria R. DeScenza
Freshman Class Matthew J. DiFede, Robbie S. Mills
Future Educator's Association Carissa N. Clayton
Gay/Straight Alliance Niki Marie Piraquive, Bridget Schaaff
Interact Andrea E. Adams
Jazz Band Kasey J. Gillette
Junior Class Jacob D. Laurino
Knitting Club Emily Koleski, Heeral Lakhani, Anna Mead, Annie Siegel
Marching Band/Color Guard Emily Fineberg, Emily Vascimini
Math League Erin E. Largey, Brianna Santangelo
Mock Trial Christina M. Kapalko
National Honor Society Angela M. Carracino, Christina L. Musantry
Pep Band Rose L. Fineberg, Sean Landrigan
Ping Pong Club Timothy C. Bernardino, Connor P. McKenzie, Michael C. Noji
Red Cross Club Brianna Santangelo, Caitlin E. Ulbricht
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Chelsea R. Amoroso, Kelly Brody, Joshua Feinberg, Jenna M. Wyatt, Paige L. Woodie
Senior Class Jenni S. Juliano, Katelyn M. Pimpinella
Shore Players Emily J. Vascimini
Sophomore Class Sarah Barreca, Kara Casale, Michael McArdle, Jesse McDonough
Student Athletic Trainers Kelly P. Althenau, Christina M. Kapalko
Student Council - Freshmen Matthew J. DiFede, Robbie S. Mills
Student Council - Sophomores Katherine Aitkens, Teresa Campbell
Student Council - Juniors Dana C. Kelly
Student Council - Seniors Samantha R. Campbell, Judith M. Lamb
The Beacon Jenna M. Wyatt
Voices Judith M. Lamb
Winter Cheerleading Katelyn R. Hegarty, Kayla R. Valinoti
A special thanks and congratulations is in order for "" blogger John Bonforte, who shot the accompanying video on his Blackberry. John's grandson John Attaway was honored for leading Shore's Chess Club.
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