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:...
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...
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...
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
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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...
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: ...
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...