Jon Bon Jovi Returns to His High School as Auditorium Is Named After Him: 'So Humbled'

Jon Bon Jovi holds many titles. Now, a gym in New Jersey has his.

The “Livin’ on a Prayer” rocker, 62, returned to Parlin, NJ, to visit his alma mater, Sayreville War Memorial High School, for a dedication ceremony for the newly renamed Jon Bon Jovi Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, October 1st. .

According to ABC 7, the Bon Jovi frontman attended the school for his junior and senior years after completing his first two years at St. Joseph in Metuchen.

“So humbled that Sayreville High named their performing arts center yesterday,” Bon Jovi wrote next to the carousel on Instagram on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

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The post began with a photo of him in front of the auditorium, followed by a photo of him posing with students in front of a mural painted in his honor. The third photo shows him and “Coach T”, who is mentioned in his song “Just Older”.

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“It was great to see him and the future of Sayreville…Once a Bomber always a Bomber…” Bon Jovi, who is now officially inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame, wrote at the end of his post.

Sayreville War Memorial High School announced on Instagram that its music suite has also been renamed the Jon Bon Jovi Music Suite.

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“In honor of his induction into the High School Hall of Fame class, Bon Jovi donated a brand new, state-of-the-art recording studio to the HS Performing Arts Department and a commemorative t-shirt,” the post explained.

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“We are so grateful for his donations, and students and staff will remember this day forever,” the school added, noting that the singer “was also kind enough to participate in a question-and-answer segment with our students, and pose for pictures and sign autographs. ”

In a conversation with the students, the singer reminded them that you are “writing the story of your life,” reports My Central Jersey.

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“You sit here today as the future of Sayreville’s dreamers, participating in theater, music, voice and as recording engineers. Now some of you may choose to continue on this path after graduation. Others may consider this a stepping stone,” he said, per the outlet.

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Whatever you decide to do after you leave here, remember that every day is another opportunity to make memories,” Bon Jovi continued.

Bon Jovi released their latest album, Foreverin June.

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