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Dynamic Group of 94 Golfers Participate in 2023 Cougar Classic Golf Tournament

A dynamic group of 94 golfers turned out on May 16 to participate in the ACS 2023 Cougar Classic Golf Tournament at McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links in Egg Harbor Township. The tournament was paired with the Legacy Gala on May 12 to help raise funds for the school’s Tuition Assistance Grant Fund. The two events together netted $31,000 for the fund that gives families in need access to a Christian education for their children.

The golfers enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day throughout the Tournament, which was the school’s 18th golf fundraiser since 1999. The Tournament kicked off with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start and concluded with lunch and an awards program at the Vagabond Restaurant located in the golf course clubhouse. The golfers included school parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, business community members, and several ACS staff members and high school students.

As the golfers got ready for the tournament, school parent Jeff Montemurro donated his services as a physical therapist to provide athletic stretching to prevent injuries. The golfers then went on to compete in several contests at different holes throughout the day, including a popular putting contest, which resulted in a two-way tie that led to a putt-off. ACS grandparent Bob Conklin won the putting contest, besting James Andreacci from the OceanFirst Bank team. Conklin had traveled the furthest from Pennsylvania, with his wife, Mary, and two friends to participate in the Tournament.

During lunch, ACS alumnus David (DJ) Schrag (’88) recognized and thanked the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and staff for helping make the Cougar Classic event a success.  Schrag, who is also an alumni parent and member of the school’s Board of Directors, also announced the golfers who excelled during the tournament and won various prizes. Schrag noted that the first place team included two alumni from the Class of 2019 — Ryan Lomangino and Solomon Griffith.  Lomangino also won first place for the longest drive. 2013 alumnus Ben Chapman was also on the foursome that placed third in the tournament.

Congratulations to the golfers who took home the top prizes:

1st place foursome: Greg Goodreds, Solomon Griffith, Ryan Lomangino, and Matt Warner
2nd place foursome: Bob McAndrew, Kelly McAndrew, Mike McAndrew, and Dace Phillips
3rd place foursome: Dan Carney, Drew Carney, Ben Chapman, and Seth Newell
Closest to the Pin, Hole #2: Jennifer DiMaio and Greg Goodreds
Longest Drive, Hole #14: Jennifer DiMaio and Ryan Lomangino
1st Place, Putting Contest: Bob Conklin

Thank you to our Golfer Prize Donors:

Aaron Bada’s Golf & Sport Performance Club
Ballamor Golf Club
Crab Trap Restaurant, Somers Point
Greate Bay Country Club
Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar, Somers Point
Harbor Pines Golf Club
Christian X. Loeb, AIF, CFP, LPL Financial
McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links
Texas Roadhouse, The Panetta Family
Twisted Dune Golf Club
Vagabond Restaurant, Egg Harbor Township

CLICK HERE for a full list of our 2023 Cougar Classic Sponsors.

 

 

ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse — Friday, May 26

Join us for ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township on Friday, May 26 from 4:00-10:30 p.m. This will be our last Spirit Day of the school year. Come out with your family and friends and enjoy hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and fresh-baked bread and help raise funds for ACS Athletics.

The restaurant is located at 6801 E. Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township.

Please mention “Atlantic Christian School” when you order and 10% of your bill will benefit ACS Athletics.

Hope to see you there!

 

Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar, Sal’s Cafe Win Top Awards at 2023 Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Benefit

2023 Bowls of Hope Chef’s Super Soup Award Winner – Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar

Two Somers Point restaurants received the top awards for their New England Clam Chowders at Atlantic Christian School’s 2023 Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Benefit held in the school gym on February 4. Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar, pictured at left, won first place in the “Chef’s Super Soup Award,” and Sal’s Cafe, pictured at right, won first place in the “People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award.” Some 400 people filled the school gym to taste delicious signature soups from 18 area restaurants and then voted for their favorite soup for the People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award. Chef Joe Massaglia of Mama Mia’s Ristorante in Marmora chose his favorite soup for the Chef’s Super Soup Award.

2023 Bowls of Hope People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award Winner — Sal’s Cafe.

Coming in second place for the Chef’s Award was B.F. Mazzeo in Northfield, with its Butternut Squash Soup, and Chick-fil-A Fire Road received third place for its Tortilla Soup. For the Golden Spoon Award, Towne & Country Cafe came in second place with its Tomato Basil Soup, and Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar placed third.

For B.F. Mazzeo and Chick-fil-A Fire Road this was their first time competing in the Cook-Off. This is the third time that Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar has received the Chef’s Super Soup Award, with prior wins in 2018 and 2023. Sal’s Cafe is also now a three-peat winner, previously receiving the People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award in 2017 and 2022.

The Bowls of Hope showcased 18 restaurants and chefs in and around Atlantic County serving up their specialty soups and competing for the awards. Atlantic Christian high school students were among the some 50 student and staff volunteers who helped serve the soups and worked behind the scenes in the kitchen, with set up and clean up, selling tickets, and more.

The 18 restaurants and chefs who participated were: Atlantic City Rescue Mission Kitchen (Atlantic City); B.F. Mazzeo (Northfield); Carluccio’s (Northfield); Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant (Somers Point); Chick-fil-A Fire Road (Egg Harbor Township); Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar (Somers Point); Jing Sushi House (Somers Point); Juliano’s Pub & Grill (Egg Harbor Township); Maurizio’s Pizzeria Express (Egg Harbor Township); Mays Landing Diner (Mays Landing); Mia’s Café (Mays Landing); Root Cellar Tavern (Dorothy); Sal’s Café (Somers Point); Sana & Sadia’s Mediterranean Bistro (Egg Harbor Township); Sofia Restaurant (Margate); Stir It Up Catering (Northfield); Towne & Country Café (Egg Harbor Township); and The Windjammer Café-Bar-Grille (Somers Point).

7th grader Nino Miranda won 1st place in the Bowls of Hope Student Video Contest.

Thank you to the 11 generous sponsors that helped make the benefit fundraiser a success — 3’R Premium Commercial Cleaning Services; American Church Group of New Jersey; B.F. Mazzeo; Chick-fil-A Fire Road; Clayton’s Self Storage; Formica Freitag Bakery; Fortress Financial; HS Restoration and Cleaning Service; Olympic Physical Therapy; ServPro of Egg Harbor/Ventnor City; and Texas Roadhouse.

All funds raised from ticket sales and sponsorships for the Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off, now in its 10th year, are benefiting the Atlantic City Rescue Mission and Atlantic Christian School. Many of those attending the event also brought cans of soup and other non-perishable items for the school’s food drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch.

7th grader Nino Miranda was recognized during the evening for winning first place in a Bowls of Hope Video Contest for creating a video to help promote the event. Two runners-up finalists in the video contest also were recognized — 11th grader Zachary Fosbenner and 6th grader Jennyfer Loiza-Riveros.

We are also grateful to a number of parents who donated desserts, and to Greate Bay Country Club for providing high top tables for our guests. Thank you also to Chef Massaglia, host of the “Joe’s Table for Two” WOND Radio program and Bill Link of the Truth That Rocks Bookstore for helping promote the event, and to photographer and ACS grandparent Gail Crafton of AC Photo for donating her services.

ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse — Friday, Feb. 24 — Help Raise Funds for ACS Athletics

Join us for ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township on Friday, February 24 from 4:00-10:30 p.m. Come out with your family and friends and enjoy hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and fresh-baked bread and help raise funds for ACS Athletics.

The restaurant is located at 6801 E. Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township.

Please mention “Atlantic Christian School” when you order and 10% of your bill will benefit ACS Athletics.

Hope to see you there!

Some 20 South Jersey Restaurants to Compete in 10th Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Benefit on Feb. 4

Some 20 South Jersey restaurants will be competing in Atlantic Christian School’s exciting Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Benefit on Saturday, February 4 from 6-8 p.m. at its campus on 391 Zion Road in Egg Harbor Township.

“We’re looking forward to tasting a wide variety of delicious soups that will be part of our cook-off, and getting the opportunity to vote for our favorite soup to receive the People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award,” said Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen. Chef Joseph Massaglia, chef owner of Mama Mia’s Ristorante in Marmora, will also be the Celebrity Cook-Off judge who will select one restaurant to receive the “Super Soup Chef’s Award.”

All proceeds from the Soup Cook-Off from ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations will benefit the educational programs of Atlantic Christian School and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at: ACSEHT.ORG/BOWLSOFHOPE.  Beverages, bread, and dessert are included in the ticket price — $20 for adults, $10 for students, and $5 for children 6 to 10 years of age, 5 and under are free.  CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

ACS is also conducting a Bowls of Hope Food Drive to benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Southern Branch, and those attending the Cook-Off are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate. A Student Talent Show will also be held during the evening.

To date, 19 restaurants and chefs have registered to compete in the cook-off and there are just a couple spots left. The restaurants signed up to participate as of January 25 are: the Atlantic City Rescue Mission Kitchen, B.F. Mazzeo; Carluccio’s, Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant, The Cheese Board, Chick-fil-A Fire Road, Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar, Jing Sushi House, Juliano’s Pub & Grill, La Tia Peruvian Cuisine, Maharaja Indian Restaurant, Mia’s Café, Root Cellar Tavern, Sal’s Cafe Coal Fired Pizza, Sana & Sadia’s Mediterranean Bistro, Sofia Restaurant, Stir It Up Catering, Towne & Country Café, and Windjammer Café-Bar-Grille.

Eleven local businesses are supporting the Cook-Off Benefit as Bowls of Hope Event Sponsors: 3’R Premium Cleaning Service; American Church Group of NJ; B.F. Mazzeo; Chick-fil-A Fire Road; Clayton’s Self Storage; Formica Freitag Bakery; Fortress Financial; HS Restoration & Cleaning Service; Olympic Physical Therapy; ServPro of Egg Harbor & Ventnor City; and Texas Roadhouse.

For more information, please call 609-653-1199, ext. 302 or send an email to Event Coordinator Christian Delacruz at cdelacruz@acseht.org.

Tickets and Sponsorships on Sale for our Feb. 4 Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off

Our 2023 Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off is just two weeks away on Saturday, February 4 and ACS parents, families, and friends are invited to attend this enjoyable evening of good food and fellowship that will benefit the school and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Now in its 10th year, the Bowls of Hope will feature some 20 restaurants and chefs serving up their signature soups. The Cook-Off will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the school gym and  ACS students will also entertain the crowd with a Talent Show.

Some of the restaurants and chefs already signed up for the Cook-Off are: Atlantic City Rescue Mission Kitchen,  Carluccio’s, Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar, Jing Sushi House, La Tia Peruvian Cuisine, Maharaja Indian Restaurant, Root Cellar Tavern, Sal’s Cafe, Sofia Restaurant, Stir It Up Catering, The Cheese Board, Towne & Country Cafe, and Windjammer Cafe. Several of these restaurants and chefs have won past Bowls of Hope People’s Choice and Super Soup Chef’s Choice Awards. Chef Joseph Massaglia, host of Joe’s Table for Two radio show and owner of Mama Mia’s Ristorante Bin Marmora, will be attending the event to serve as our celebrity soup judge.

Several businesses are already on board as Sponsors — 3’R Premium Cleaning Service; Clayton’s Self Storage; Fortress Financial; HS Restoration & Cleaning Service; ServPro of Egg Harbor/Ventnor City and Texas Roadhouse. Two of our sponsors — B.F. Mazzeo Fruit & Produce and Chick-fil-A Fire Road — are also entering soups for the first time in the Cook-Off. Additional sponsors are welcome for a donation of $400 and the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, January 25.  Sponsors will receive 4 complimentary adult tickets to the Bowls of Hope and a variety of advertising benefits.

Everyone attending the Bowls of Hope is also being asked to bring in a can of soup or other non-perishable to donate to the Community FoodBank of NJ, Southern Branch. It’s all about giving back to our community!

The prices of the Bowls of Hope tickets, which are considered a charitable, tax-deductible gift, are: Adults-$20; Students-$10; Children (6-10)-$5; Children 5 and under are free. Rolls donated by the Formica Freitag Bakery, beverage, and dessert are included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at — acseht.org/bowlsofhope.

CLICK HERE to sign up online to be a sponsor or to purchase tickets.

 

Thank You for Supporting ACS Athletics at Texas Roadhouse Spirit Day on Oct. 14

Thank you to our school families, staff, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of ACS who came out to enjoy a great meal and help raise funds for ACS Athletics at our October 14 Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township, the first Spirit Day event of the school year. ACS received 10% of the sales that evening. The Spirit Days held at Texas Roadhouse during the last school year raised close to $1,000 for ACS Athletics.

“We’re very thankful for the great turnout from our school families, as well as seeing our athletes, coaches, teachers, and alumni all coming out to support our athletic programs,” said Athletic Director Pam Hitchner. Funds raised from the Spirit Days go toward the purchase of athletic equipment, supplies, uniforms, referees, and more.

Hitchner also thanked the owners and staff at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township for supporting ACS Athletics. ACS plans to hold additional Spirit Days at Texas Roadhouse during this school year.

ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse — Friday, Oct. 14 — Help Raise Funds for ACS Athletics

Join us for ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township on Friday, October 14 from 4:00-10:30 p.m. Come out with your family and friends and enjoy hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and fresh-baked bread and help raise funds for ACS Athletics.

The restaurant is located at 6801 E. Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township.

Please mention “Atlantic Christian School” when you order and 10% of your bill will benefit ACS Athletics.  Hope to see you there!

 

Thank You for Supporting ACS Athletics at Texas Roadhouse Spirit Day in May

Thank you to our school families, staff, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of ACS who came out to enjoy a great meal and help raise funds for ACS Athletics at our May 26 Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township.  ACS received 10% of the sales that evening, with $300 coming back to ACS. The Spirit Days held at Texas Roadhouse this school year raised close to $1,000 for ACS Athletics.

“We were so glad to be able to hold three Spirit Days this school year during each sports season and I loved seeing so many of our students and their families, along with our faculty, staff, coaches, and alumni be excited about coming out to support our athletic programs,” said Athletic Director Pam Hitchner.

Hitchner also thanked the Panetta family at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township for supporting ACS Athletics. Hitchner plans to hold more Spirit Days at Texas Roadhouse in the upcoming school year.

 

ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse — Wednesday, May 25

Join us for the last ACS Spirit Day of this school year at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township on Wednesday, May 25 from 4 p.m. to closing. All proceeds will benefit ACS Athletics.

Spirit Day is being held during the final week of the Varsity Baseball/Softball Season and a student pep rally will be held earlier in the day.  The Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference championship finals will be held on Saturday, May 28, hosted by ACS.

At Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township, you will enjoy hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and fresh-baked bread. Please mention “Atlantic Christian School” when you order.

The restaurant is located at 6801 E. Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township. Hope to see you there!

Bowls of Hope Super Soup Coupon Card on Sale Until February 28, Enjoy Soups at 10 Local Restaurants

If you enjoyed the soups served at the Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Benefit on February 5, you can continue enjoying them this winter and spring by purchasing a Bowls of Hope Super Soup Coupon Card and also help raise more funds for the ACS Annual Fund. The card, which is being sold for $20, entitles you to a free cup of soup, generally with a minimum purchase, from 10 area restaurants. The card will be on sale until Monday, February 28 and will be valid until May 31, 2022 for take-out or eat-in orders.

Several restaurants on the card were unable to attend the Soup Cook-Off in person, but chose to support ACS by being on the Coupon Card. The 1o participating restaurants are:  Bahay Kubo; Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar; La Cucina Ristorante; La Tia Peruvian Cuisine; Maurizio’s Express EHT; Sana & Sadia’s Cafe; Sofia Restaurant; Stir It Up; Velo Cafe; and Windjammer Diner Bar & Grille.

By purchasing a Super Soup Coupon Card you are supporting our school’s educational programs and the local restaurants in our community who understand the value of a Christian education. Purchase a card for yourself and give some as a gift to family and friends.

CLICK HERE to purchase a card online or it can be purchased in the school office.

This year’s Bowls of Hope sponsors are also featured on the Coupon Card: the American Church Group of New Jersey; B.F. Mazzeo Fruits and Produce; Chick-fil-A Fire Road; Elder Pest Control; Formica Bros. Bakery; Fortress Financial; HS Restoration and Cleaning Service; Klingert Family Chiropractic Center; Olympic Physical Therapy; and Texas Roadhouse, Egg Harbor Township.

 

ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse — Thursday, Feb. 3; Precedes Senior Basketball Night at Home Games on Feb. 4

ACS Spirit Day will be on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township from 4 p.m. to closing.   School families, staff, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of ACS are welcome to come out and enjoy a delicious meal and help raise funds for ACS Athletics. Please mention “Atlantic Christian School” when you order.  The restaurant is located at 6801 E. Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township.

ACS will receive 10% of the sales from family and friends that evening. Texas Roadhouse specializes in hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and fresh-baked bread.  Hope to see you there!

The following night, Friday, February 4, everyone is invited to Senior Basketball Night in the ACS Gym, when we will recognize and honor the senior basketball players, managers, and their families. ACS will be hosting King’s Christian School. The JV Boys’ game will tip off at 4:00 p.m., followed by the Varsity Girls’ game at 5:30 p.m. and the Varsity Boys’ game at 7:00 p.m.

Join us for Spirit Day and the following night at our home games to thank our seniors and their families for their dedication to ACS athletics. Go Cougars!  sides, and fresh-baked bread and help raise funds for ACS Athletics.

Texas Roadhouse Spirit Day Supports ACS Athletics

We had a great turn-out for our first ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township on May 26. Thank you to our school families, staff, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of ACS who came out to enjoy a great meal and help raise funds for ACS Athletics.

ACS received 10% of the sales that evening, with $350 coming back to ACS.  There was lots to celebrate that night, with the dual victory earlier in the day of our Varsity teams in the baseball and softball semi-final playoff games.

“We are so thankful we were able to hold a Spirit Day this spring because the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from holding any other Spirit Days this school year,” said Athletic Director Pam Hitchner.

Thank you to the Panetta family at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township for supporting ACS Athletics. Hitchner hopes to hold more Spirit Days at Texas Roadhouse in the upcoming school year.