CLASS of 2020! PCTVS Bulldogs Are Known for Their Perseverance and Dedication to Achieving Their Dreams
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LIKE, FOLLOW & GET THE APP! PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE | DIANA C. LOBOSCO STEM ACADEMY ISSUE 4, SUMMER 2020 WHAT WE CAN DO! Your Award Winning News Publication SPECIAL GRADUATION EDITION AN EXTRAORDINARY ENDING TO AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR! CELEBRATING THE HISTORIC CLASS OF 2020! PCTVS Bulldogs are known for their perseverance and dedication to achieving their dreams. This year was no different as we tackled unimaginable obstacles and emerged stronger than ever! The much-anticipated milestone of graduation was in full swing in a unique way for the Class of 2020. Despite an unconventional end to the school year, nothing could stop the PCTVS community from celebrating our graduates’ accomplishments! Two memorable Commencement ceremonies were held to honor the graduating class of more than 835 students: first, a unique virtual video was created which spotlighted each graduate and featured speeches by PCTVS administrators who commended graduates on their successes. Valedictorian Michael Calixto, Salutatorian Connor Wang, and Class of 2020 Co-Presidents Eboni Bugg and Sahil Shah also gave emotional speeches and congratulated their fellow graduates. The video’s premiere on June 16th was viewed by students, family members, staff and valued members of the PCTVS community who remotely joined in on the graduation festivities. Continued on page 4 Please visit our website and click on the YouTube icon to watch the Virtual Graduation, Senior Awards and Athletic Awards Videos! Introducing PCTI’s New Principal: Mr. Antonio Garcia! Congratulations are in order to PCTI’s new Principal, Mr. Antonio Garcia! Prior to joining the Bulldog family, Mr. Garcia was an administrator in the Passaic and Teaneck Public School Districts. With 18 years of experience in education, Mr. Garcia has not only successfully held various leadership roles in school settings, but also supported athletic programs by coaching wrestling for over fifteen years. Throughout his impressive educational career, Mr. Garcia has advanced curricula and facilitated optimal student success. His educational philosophy is rooted in keeping cutting-edge education at the forefront of instruction, prioritizing professional development and positioning students for excellence in their future endeavors. Mr. Garcia is committed to fostering a supportive school environment in which all students can thrive academically and socially. He has an extensive education including a Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Kean University. Plus, Mr. Garcia is currently pursuing post-graduate work from Harvard University. He resides in Fair Lawn with his wife and two daughters who are eager to celebrate our famous Bulldog spirit! Mr. Garcia’s positive outlook and welcoming personality are sure to bring a smile to Bulldogs’ faces, and we are so excited to welcome him to the PCTI family! I am enthusiastic to join this dynamic community and build collaborative and productive relationships with all stakeholders. By supporting and guiding all the innovative CTE and academic programs, athletic teams, and student { events at PCTI, I strive to continue to make PCTI an amazing place to learn, teach, work, and lead. Go Bulldogs! } In challenging times, the importance of community is extremely clear. This rings true for our PCTVS family during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, and we are emerging stronger than ever! We wish to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all the dedicated teachers, staff, and administrators who worked diligently to ensure a smooth transition during distance learning and prioritize students’ successes. Although we were unable to finish the school year together on campus, students and staff continued to work diligently and make our district proud! Now, we are prepared to tackle any future challenges that may arise through collaboration and our shared sense of community pride! As we navigate the road back to school in September, our district will continue to be like “no place else” as we band together to provide an exceptional educational experience for all. Thank you again to all valued PCTVS community members who have exemplified our relentless Bulldog spirit and continued to shine brightly even in the face of adversity. 2 TECHLIFE / SUMMER 2020 P C T V S C A R E S ! The Bulldog family may not have been together on campus, but school spirit stayed strong as students and staff continued to be upstanding members of our local community. Between fundraising initiatives, serving on the front lines, and donating essential supplies and meals for healthcare heroes, the PCTVS community rallied to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to all of our noble Bulldog volunteers! Helping Our Healthcare Heroes Faculty Gives Back Duaa Raza, a rising junior studying At the COVID-19 testing center at William Biomedical and Life Sciences at the Diana Paterson University, school nurses, faculty and C. Lobosco STEM Academy, launched a staff selflessly put themselves on the front lines fundraising initiative to purchase supplies to care for patients, while others handed out and equipment for healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis. In less breakfast and lunches to students in Paterson. than three months, Duaa’s campaign raised These are just a few examples of the PCTVS over $500, exceeding her goal! All funds family’s outstanding dedication to serving our will be donated to Chilton Medical Center to community during a time of crisis! purchase medical supplies and equipment. Donating To Those In Need PCTVS was eager to donate a large array of medical supplies including face masks, medical gowns and synthetic gloves from the schools’ medical arts, biomedical, and science programs to the COVID-19 testing center at William Paterson University. TECHLIFE / SUMMER 2020 3 Back on campus during the week of June 23rd, excitement was in the air as graduates enjoyed a historic and memorable “drive-through” graduation ceremony. One by one, each graduate’s car proceeded through the PCTVS campus to one of five beautifully decorated graduation stages which were decked out with “Class of 2020” banners, flowers, and specially designed balloon displays. Here, students were given the full, personalized graduation experience as they were introduced individually and received their diploma onstage. Family members and PCTI administrators cheered as graduates marched across the stage while a photographer was on hand to capture each student’s special moment. The historic Class of 2020 will go down in the PCTVS history books as a tenacious and optimistic graduating class that triumphed over challenging circumstances. Our resilient Bulldog family has emerged stronger than ever and allowed us to truly appreciate the value of our close-knit community. You will always have a home on the PCTVS campus - don’t forget to visit! Congratulations to all graduates for their accomplishments and amazing Bulldog spirit! 4 TECHLIFE / SUMMER 2020 ACADEMY OF FINANCE OF ACADEMY LITZY AHUACATITAN BRIANYA E VICTORIA MELVIN MATIAS GENIA JOHNSON CAROLINA FLORES-HENAO DESIGN GRAPHIC SEREEN M AMMAR NEHAYA RAJA MASRI MANALAKBOUR AMIR E WILLIAMS AKSHAT M MEHTA STEPHANIE LONGARES KATHERINE FLORES-HENAO MAX ARBELAEZ AMANDA A MODLA JAMAL M ALLAN LARA R ZICCARDI TAHMID MUNAJJI BEYONCE LOPEZ ALEXANDER J GAMA MATTHEW R AZZARELLA MIA K MORFA ARBEN ALLARAJ PARAS NAHAR Y’MIEJ Z LORA MARCELA A GARCIA SEBASTIAN A BOLANOS CAMILA G MUNOZ JESSICA ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE AMAN O NITRO RYANNE MAALI NADIRAH J JOHNSON AVALON A CABARCAS DENISSE NIVAR RAYMOND APONTE JOSHUA CABRAL MIHIR P RANA LIANNA L MANGUAL RAMSYL U LOPEZ ANTHONY CARRANZA MARIELA NUNEZ DANIA F AYALA ALEX L CALLUPE SIDDTH K RANA RAHMEIR T MCGRAW ASHLEY D NICOTRA NICOLE A CHUMPITASI DAISY ONOFRE MARTINEZ CAMERON R BASCOMB JOSHUA A CARMENATTY VIVEK A RANA ARLY MIRANDA NAJALEE A NUNEZ MARCO G CLAVIJO VERONICA S PANIAGUA AHUACATITAN ADIVA BEGUM STEVEN ESPINAL-MESA JULIO R REYES DAVID MONSALVE JUAN E ORDONEZ ELISA CORNIELL RICH K PATEL JOEL G BELLO ANGEL FUENTES ALEXANDRA RIVERA RODRIGUEZ VIOLET E MONTANEZ ANA J PENA RAJA DAWSON UNNATI P PATEL DESTINY S BINNS LEONARDO ISLAS DIEGO A RODRIGUEZ ALONSO H MORALES SAUL A REVOLLO SORAYMA GARCIA STEVEN A PEREIRA MATTHEW P CASSESE CHRISTIAN J MARTE RONAL SARITA ANTONIO Z MORALES JOSEPH A STATELY CATALINA GOMEZ RUBY PEREZ JASELYNE L CASTANEDA EDUARDO M MIRABAL MICHAELA G SCHWAB MARIA G MORALES ERICK G TORREALVA PHILIPS GUTIERREZ CATHERINE PORTORREAL CHANTEL COLEY MOHANED M MUSTAFA MELLVIN SORIANO ALICIA J MOSS AMIR WILLIAMS TREVOR F HANNIGAN TIN-ICA C POWELL SANDRA COLOTLA AHMED RAMADAN YAIRE M SOUFFRONT ELMAR M MURTADA ZACHARY F WITHAM ANGELY HERRERA SADIA RAHMAN SWASTIKA DEY ROBERTO RIVERA LESLIE T TEPALE YVONNE MWAURA MONET B HOPKINSON AAKASH M RANA MANUEL ROJAS JAYDEN ESTRELLA MIGUEL P TORRES KIARA A PADILLA TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL FREDERICK W HUATUCO HELI B RANA GABRIELLE B FLORES ROGER VILLANUEVA MUHAMMED WADUD ANGEL L PAGAN OSCAR M DELEON ANDREA C LEON KESHVI S RANA BENJAMIN D GERALDO JOEL XIQUE CONNOR WANG CAROLYN PAGE RAYMOND A FERMIN KARINA G LIBRADO VANSHIKA H RANA ANGELINE GIL ADELIS G PENA ABRAHAM A FLORES XIOMARA P MOHAMED DESTINY M RIVERA MAINTENANCE BUILDING EDSON J GUTIERREZ HANEEN A HAMAD COSMETOLOGY ERNY R PERDOMO JOAN E NUNEZ ALFREDO ROJAS JR JACK L HULSEBOS CRISTIAN GONZALEZ BRITNEY ACEVEDO MARCELYS PEREZ WILLIAM A HARTY ASHLEY K PIMENTEL YARITZA D RUFINO SORANG JUNG JAYCE W JACOBS CAROLINA ACOSTA-EUSEBIO NATALIE C QUILES DANIEL A