william ‘butch’ bruno

Asbury Park

Asbury Park School District Homecoming Snapshot

Bruno, Amato & Budd Honored Prior To Victorious Battle W/ Manchester

By Michelle Gladden


The Asbury Park Blue Bishops faced off with the Manchester Hawks during the annual homecoming game Friday. And while the Blue Bishops emerged victorious with a score of 31-14, the day included the return of many notable alumni. Among them was Dr. John Amato – captain of the Asbury Park varsity football squad in 1968. He […]

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Oct 08, 2018
Asbury Park

APSD To Honor William ‘Butch’ Bruno During Homecoming

Stadium dedication for past student athlete, WWII veteran, high school educator, & football coach

By Michelle Gladden


Homecoming in Asbury Park will come with a posthumous honor for a past student athlete, World War II veteran, high school educator, and football coach. On Friday, the Asbury Park School District will officially dedicate its stadium to William “Butch” Bruno. The class of 1934 graduate is the only Blue Bishop athlete in school history […]

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Oct 17, 2017