On November 30, 2013, the Central Regional Alumni Association hosted the M. Peryl King Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet at the Captain’s Inn, Forked River. Six Central Regional graduates and three former teachers were honored at the event.
The award is named for M. Peryl King, a dedicated Central Regional teacher, district board of education member, and community leader who has left a legacy of fine culture and educational excellence to the district.
The individuals deserving of this distinguished award are Central graduates that proved their success as individuals and demonstrate outstanding personal qualities. The awards purpose is to encourage our current student body to strive to achieve their own personal successes after high school and to embrace a sense of community pride and school spirit in our alma mater.
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This years recipients of the M. Peryl King Distinguished Alumni Award are as follows:
Patricia Darrah, PhD, class of 1990, an immunologist working as a staff scientist for the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health under the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, MD. Trisha focuses in research on “the big three”, HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.
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Vice Admiral Robert T. Moeller (USN Ret.), class of 1969, was Executive Director of the U.S. Africa Command Implementation Planning Team in Washington, D.C. and first deputy to the Commander for Military Operations. Bob passed away in 2011 from Lou Gehrig’s disease and he is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Saberese (US Army Ret.), class of 1979, Commander, Special Forces Operational Detachment “A” 556, 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). His military career is highlighted by numerous overseas tours of duty, including activities during the Cold War, Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Michael Caputo, class of 1976, Tuckerton Police Chief. Mike is a highly decorated officer and he has been awarded two Medals of Honor, the Gallantry Star, and two Awards of Exceptional Duty for heroic acts in the line of duty.
Chief Karin T. DiMichele (Kane), class of 1989, Berkeley Township Police Chief. Karin has the unique distinction of being the first female chief of police in Ocean County. Karin spearheaded the arduous accreditation process that culminated the recognition of the Berkeley Police Department by the State of New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police.
Elizabeth Moore, class of 1991, Educator/musician at Central Regional High School. Beth has an extensive background in musical and opera and she is responsible for Central’s middle school choir, five high school choirs, three annual musical productions, four cabarets, high school chamber music concerts, the pops concert, and various outreach community concerts. Beth is the founding chairperson of the non-profit Berkeley Community Arts Alliance.
Paul C. Wilberscheid, class of 1958, founding member M. Peryl King Distinguished Alumni Award and former Central Regional Physical Education Teacher for 23 years.
Jaunita Carfora, founding member M. Peryl King Distinguised Alumni Award and former Central Regional Foreign Language Teacher for 37 years.
Lolita Carfora, founding member M. Peryl King Distinguished Alumni Award and former Central Regional Foreign Language Teacher for 37 years.
Congratulations to all of the award recipients.
