Editing Manasquan, New Jersey (section)

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Manasquan, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Manasquan include:

* [[Lewis Benson]] (1906–1986), expert on the writings of [[George Fox]]<ref>[http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/repositories/5/resources/360 Lewis Benson Papers], Tri-College Libraries. Accessed May 17, 2020. "Lewis Benson (August 15, 1906 - August 23, 1986) was born to Clara (Clarette) and John Benson. He was born into and raised in Manasquan Friends Meeting, New York Yearly Meeting."</ref>
* [[Matthew Bouraee]] (born 1988), soccer player who played for [[West Adelaide SC]] in the [[National Premier Leagues]]<ref>[https://cornellbigred.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/matt-bouraee/11380 Matt Bouraee], [[Cornell Big Red men's soccer]]. Accessed February 9, 2025. "Hometown: Manasquan, N.J.; High school: Wall HS"</ref>
* [[Doris Burke]] (born 1965), [[ESPN]] basketball analyst<ref>Ryan, Bob. [http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2012/03/01/espn_analyst_doris_burke_knows_whereof_she_speaks/?page=full "She knows whereof she speaks"], ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', March 1, 2012. Accessed August 10, 2012. "Little Doris Sable grew up in Manasquan, N.J., dreaming of playing in the NBA. How much of her male audience can't relate to that?"</ref>
* [[Frank J. Dodd]] (1938–2010), businessman and politician who served as President of the [[New Jersey Senate]] from 1974 to 1975<ref>O'Connor, Julie. [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/former_nj_senate_president_fra.html "Former N.J. Senate president Frank 'Pat' Dodd dies at 72"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', May 15, 2010. Accessed January 13, 2015. "Frank J. 'Pat' Dodd, a force in New Jersey politics decades ago and mentor to future Essex County political heavyweights, was remembered today as a tireless, blunt-spoken lawmaker and a dashing longtime bachelor.... The Manasquan resident was 72 years old."</ref>
* [[Glenn Hedden]] (born 1950), former head football coach and athletic director at [[Kean University]]<ref>D'Alessandro, Dave. [http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2011/07/dalessandro_as_ncaa_investigat.html "D'Alessandro: As NCAA investigates Kean, former AD Glenn Hedden stands tall"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', July 5, 2011. Accessed August 10, 2012. "Former Kean athletic director Glenn Hedden poses at his home in Manasquan."</ref>
* [[Alexis Krauss]] (born 1985), singer, songwriter, and front-woman of the noise pop duo [[Sleigh Bells (band)|Sleigh Bells]]<ref>Biese, Alex. [https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/02/09/bears-ears-sleigh-bells-singer-alexis-krauss-defends-national-monument/315869002/ "Bears Ears: Sleigh Bells singer Alexis Krauss defends National Monument"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', February 9, 2018. Accessed May 17, 2020. "Alexis Krauss is making music for Bears Ears. Krauss, a Manasquan native, is best known as the ferocious lead singer of the riotous, Brooklyn-based pop-rock duo Sleigh Bells."</ref>
* [[Jack Nicholson]] (born 1937), actor, director and writer<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jack-nicholson-born|title=Jack Nicholson born - Apr 22, 1937 - HISTORY.com|work=HISTORY.com|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref>
* [[Beth Peters]] (1932–2024), actress who appeared on ''[[General Hospital]]''<ref>Clarke, Carole A. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-coast-star-actress-beth-peters-of-ma/144132903/ "Manasquan Native, Star Of Theater, Visits Shore"], ''The Coast Star'', January 29, 1981. Accessed March 25, 2024, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Beth Trafford Peters, class of 1949 at Manasquan High School an member of the cast of ''General Hospital'' on Channel 7, pours coffee during interview in her family's home in Manasquan."</ref>
* [[Shayne Pospisil]] (born 1985), snowboarder<ref>Jaccarino, Mike. [https://archive.today/20130130041621/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-02-06/local/17915682_1_snowboarders-public-tomorrow-top-prize "Snowboarding comes to East River Park for Winter Jam NYC"], ''[[New York Daily News]]'', February 6, 2009. Accessed August 10, 2012. "Sixteen professional snowboarders competed last night - flying down the nine-story ramp in lower Manhattan in pursuit of a $50,000 first prize. Shayne Pospisil of Manasquan, N.J., took the top prize."</ref>
* [[Christie Rampone]] (born 1975), captain of the [[United States women's national soccer team]]<ref>U.S. Soccer. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auNWk6ADi9s "U.S. WNT Back Home: The Jersey Shore"], ''[[United States Soccer Federation]]'', June 28, 2011. Accessed September 24, 2012. "The series begins with a trip to Christie Rampone's home in Manasquan, N.J. ..."</ref>
* [[Alex Skuby]] (born 1972), actor best known for appearing on ''[[King of Queens]]''<ref>Voger, Mark. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/144431714/ "No Laughing Matter; Sitcom actor is ready to rock Stone Pony"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', May 18, 2007. Accessed January 19, 2021, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Skuby, who was born in Neptune and raised in Manasquan, has switched gears since his ''King of Queens'' days."</ref>
* [[Joseph Steinberg]] (1883–1932), lawyer and politician who served in the [[New York State Assembly]]<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=vDg_AQAAMAAJ&pg=132 ''New York Red Book, 1922''], p. 132. Accessed November 21, 2023. "Joseph Steinberg, Republican, from the Fifteenth Assembly District, New York county, was born April 22, 1883, at Manasquan, N. J. He received his education in the public schools and graduated from the Manasquan high school."</ref>
* [[Hal Thompson]] (1922–2006), football player who played for two seasons in the [[National Football League|NFL]] for the [[Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL)|Brooklyn Dodgers]]<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/player/halthompson/2527333/profile Hal Thompson], [[NFL.com]]. Accessed January 13, 2015.</ref>