Local Kids

Kid of the Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local Kids, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet local kid Irene Venditti, a curly-haired 2nd grader who loves ballet, buttered noodles, and Lady Gaga. Spotlight Name: Irene Venditti Age: 7 Grade/school: 2nd grade at Bloomingdale Avenue School Family Member Names: Matt, Catherine, and Matthew Pet’s Name/type: no pets (but really wants a dog!) Something unique about me: I have curly hair When I grow up, I want to be: a mother Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Ballet, softball, tennis, swimming Animal: Cheetah Color: Red Food: Buttered noodles Movies: Descendants Music: Lady Gaga Place to play: My house Sports teams: NY Yankees School subject:...

Meet local kid, Millie Reilly,

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

an aspiring veterinarian and ethologist who loves rainbow socks and reading Spotlight Name: Millie Reilly Age: 9 Grade/School: Rising 4th grader Family Member Names: Mary (mom), Brian (dad), Sammy (sister) Pet’s Name/type: Toby (6) and Teddy (8 months) both cockapoos Something unique about me: I wear long rainbow socks When I grow up, I want to be: An Ethologist like Jane Goodall and a Vet Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Reading, playing soccer, and being with my friends Animal: Tiger Color: Yellow Food: Spaghetti and Sausage dish my mom makes Movies: Night at The Museum Music: Taylor Swift Place...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spotlight Name: Jacob Kelly Age: 12 Grade/school: 6th grade Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: Kimberly (mom), Dan (dad), Abigail (sister – 16), Claire (sister-14) Pet’s Name/type: Archie – dog (breed – Brittney) Something unique about me: I love to fish and have won multiple awards for either the biggest catch or the most fish caught. When I grow up, I want to be: A Robotics Engineer Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Boy Scouts, play football for Cranford PAL, reading, playing chess, fishing, hiking Animal: Birds! I really want a Green Cheeked Conure for a pet, but my...

Meet local kid Asher Lagola,

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 28, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids. Leave a Comment

an aspiring professional hockey player who will wow you on the ice and charm you with his quirky, fun-loving personality. Name: Asher Lagola Age: 7 Grade/School: 2nd Grade / Hillside Avenue School Family Member Names: Michael, Dever & Avery (10) Pet’s Name/Type: None Something unique about me: I have a quirky, fun-loving personality. When I grow up, I want to be: A professional hockey player ...

Meet local kid Charlie Moran

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 1, 2023. Posted in Local Kids. Leave a Comment

Name: Charlie Moran Age: 10 Grade/School: 4th Grade / Livingston Ave School Family Member: Names: Carrie (mom), Joe (dad), Angelina (sister), Max (brother) Pet’s Name/Type: Oreo, dog Something unique about me: I am good at building things. I built a table by myself. When I grow up, I want to be a YouTuber Favorites Activities/Hobbies: playing video games, reading books, Lego projects Animal: wolf Color(s): black and red Food: turkey and cheese sandwich Movies: Top Gun Place to play: My backyard Sports teams: New York Mets and Philadelphia Eagles School subject: Art Vacation: Disneyworld Would...

Meet local kid Kylie Skrabonja

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in Local Kids. Leave a Comment

Name: Kylie Skrabonja Age: 12 Grade/School: Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: Scott, Kim, and Christopher Pet’s Name/Type: Daisy (Goldendoodle) and Tiki (bird) Something unique about me: I am able to play music on my instruments from memory without having to look at the sheet music. When I grow up, I want to be: Veterinarian Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Piano, and Viola Animal: Koala Color: Purple Food: Ribs Movies: Christmas Chronicles Music: Lumineers Place to play: Nomahegan Park playground Sports teams: NY Giants School subject: ...

Aiden Coon A future master chef and a bearded dragon keeper

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Local Kids. Leave a Comment

Name: Aiden Coon Age: 12 Grade/School: 7th grade / Orange Avenue School – Cranford Family Member Names: Pam (Mom), Rob (Dad), Ryan (Brother) & Kasey (Sister) Pet’s Name/Type: Draco, bearded dragon Something unique about me: I am one of the goalies on my soccer team. When I grow up, I want to be: A chef Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Soccer, basketball, riding bikes, playing video games, going downtown with friends, traveling with my family Animal: Bearded Dragon Color: Navy Blue Food: Mac & Cheese Movies: Spiderman No Way Home Music: Everything! Place to play: Basement, backyard...