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LONG BRANCH REPORTER ASBURY PARK PRESS 12 THURSDAY, NOV. 3, 2005 ON CAMPUS University honors sisters with award Rumson sisters Gloria Monty O'Byrne and Norma Monty have made history in more ways than one. O'Byrne is considered by some TV historians to be the first female executive to work for ABC-TV. She was credited with bringing the daytime series "General WEST LONG BRANCH during the late Monty worked producer and writer for "General the time her ducer. By ALISON HERGET STAFF WRITER Hospital" to the top of the ratings after it was about to be canceled 1970s.

as an assistant later principal Hospital" at sister was its pro- She then became head of the English department at Middletown High School North, a position she held for roughly 15 years. Now, the just ters are recipients of the like giving Monmouth University back. We President's Vienjoy sion Award, the school's sharing our highest honor, said Petra knowledge Ludwig, a and spokeswoman for the univerexperience sity. with others." dent's The Presi- Vision Norma Award, which Monty, was presented award recipient to the sisters Oct. 12 during a ceremony at the West Long Branch campus, recognizes individuals, foundations, corporations or groups that have made substantial contributions toward furthering the ideals and progress of Monmouth University, Ludwig said.

"We believe very strongly in the importance of education and the importance of communication," Monty said. The sisters have served on the university's Communication Advisory Council since it was formed in 1998. On it, they share their knowledge of the industry with faculty, among others. They also have made presentations to communications classes at the school. And they went to Las Vegas "We just like giving back," to help university officials Monty said.

"We enjoy sharing choose television and radio our knowledge and experience equipment for the university's with others." Jules L. Plangere Jr. Center for The sisters grew up in the Communication and InstrucWest Allenhurst section of tional Technology, Monty said. Ocean Township and moved to In addition to their role at the Rumson in 1993, Monty said. university, they have given The sisters are quick to speak their time, -raising abilities of each other's accomplishand assistance in designing ments.

parts of the curriculum at the Community YMCA's Children's "Gloria is a celebrity," Monty Cultural Center, which is on said. "She turned around the Monmouth Street in Red Bank. face of daytime (TV)." Gloria Monty O'Byrne and Norma Monty received the Monmouth University President's Vision Award. RELAX AT SEA VERGE Apartments on the Oceanfront Enjoy The Best in Monmouth County Ocean Front Living Local Toll Free 1-866-324-8974 385 Ocean Boulevard Long Branch, NJ Studio From $1215 1 Bedroom From $1475 2 Bedroom From $2545 FREE Gas, FREE Electric, FREE Hot Water, FREE Air Conditioning Prices subject to change Oceanfront Terraces 4 Miles of Boardwalk Public Beach New Oceanfront Pool Great Neighbors Large Apartments Monday Saturday 10:00 Benches Closets Extra Storage Wall to Wall Carpet Mini Blinds Quiet Building Minutes to Garden 5:00 Sunday by State Parkway, Routes 35, 36, 9 18 Appointment Only.