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Mount Olive honors girls gymnastics team as NJSIA state champions
Summary
The Board of Education and superintendent recognized Mount Olive High School’s girls gymnastics team for winning the state championship; the district presented championship rings to athletes and thanked coaches, parents and staff.
The Mount Olive Township Board of Education recognized the Mount Olive High School girls gymnastics team Wednesday for winning the state championship.
During the superintendent’s report, the superintendent invited Colleen Souffle to the podium to honor the team. Presenters said the team was three-time league champion, three-time sectional champion and state champion, competing across enrollment sizes before taking the statewide title. The superintendent and athletic staff presented state championship rings to the team’s captains and members.
Team captains Megan (last name not specified on the record) and Natalie (last name not specified) and coaches Hamilton and Neinhardt joined the board at the front of the room. Players and coaches thanked the board, parents and community for support, noting the program is roughly eight years old and highlighting both athletic and academic development. Board members offered congratulatory remarks and invited the students to stay for the public budget presentation or to leave if they preferred.
The recognition segment included a short ceremony and ring reveal; the board did not take formal action on the recognition beyond the presentation and remarks.
