Spring 2017 | Volume 4 - Issue 4 | A Publication of Cumberland County Technical Education Center

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On Thursday, May 4th, CCTEC held its second annual Meet and Greet to get to know the future freshman class. In the gym, a multitude of eighth graders gathered and talked amongst each other, wandering around with a piece of paper where the names of approaching friends would soon be written on. Teachers and staff also interacted with them, congratulating them for getting into the school. Students could find Mr. McGraw

signing papers from excited students. At one corner of the gym, a long line of students stood near a photo booth waiting to take their picture. Other students took photos of themselves and others in front of a backdrop that had CCTEC’s logo and name. Music played from the speakers as more middle schoolers made their way inside the building.

Many of these students had much to say about the school, like Kyra, who had gotten into Culinary Arts. She waved her hands eagerly and said: “It’s really big! It’s much bigger than my old school and I can’t wait to start!” Cameron, in Automotive, said that he can’t wait to start and likes it here so far. Another future freshman, Julie, got into Information Technology. Both of us, being in the same program, had a conversation about what is currently being taught in Computer Science. We quickly discussed Python, the coding language, and about her future here at CCTEC. She laughed enthusiastically when I mentioned code and appeared to be very familiar with it.

The Meet and Greet was wildly successful and CCTEC is looking forward to another amazing freshmen class!

Ally Lorence - WriterCCTECOn Saturday, June 3, 2017, TEC of Cumberland County

High School Interact Club participated in Challenger’s League at Cunningham Park in Vineland. Challenger’s League is a baseball game for children with disabilities. They get the opportunity to play and enjoy a fun game of ball. TEC’s Interact Club volunteered to help out and each member got the chance to buddy up with a child to help them play. Interact members helped the children bat, field balls, and run bases. This baseball game is one like no other; it is not about the standard rules of baseball. As long as the kids are having fun, that is all that matters. Interact members that participated in the event were Chloe Swift, Natalie Lucena, Rachel Torrence, Teresa Klugewicz, and Alyson Lorence, as well as Interact’s advisors Mr. Campbell and Ms. Bernhardt. Challenger’s league was such a blast for all members that attended and they are all eager to participate again next year.

TEC Interact Collaborates with Vineland Challenger League

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Chisano Mutts - WriterCCTEC

The Student Council elections have come and gone, and with them came new people to fill the positions. While there weren’t as many candidates as last time, that hardly means that the ones who ran are of a lesser caliber. Nicolas Yoshida earned the spot of Student Council President and will be re-placing Nicholas Casalinuovo come next school year. Bran-don Hernandez, the current Vice President, will be swapped for Caden Quiles. Brandon, however, will be taking the po-sition of Sergeant at Arms during the 2017-18 school year. He will be replacing Tabitha Gentiletti, the previous Sergeant at Arms. Karla Mejias will be changing positions as well, go-ing from Secretary to Historian, replacing Ni’Yonah Coriano. Devin Coia will be serving as the Secretary for next year. The position that didn’t change was Treasurer; Martin Adame will remain its officer. On the topic of Student Council, it is im-portant to acknowledge all that the current officers have done

for us. They have helped organize all of the events of the year, from the Halloween dance to Movie Night to the semi-formal dance. They have put their all into shaping the now-ending school year into one to be remembered, and the new officer will certainly have a legacy to live up to. That being said, the incoming officers will undoubtedly make the next year even better than the current one.

Student Council Gets New Officers

Letter from the EditorDear Peers, Faculty, and Staff, I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your

dedication to our school newspaper this freshman year. While it may not seem like much, your viewing of our articles, pictures, and mentions is what motivates us to keep producing issues of The Vision. It takes many, many hours of hard work and editing to complete just one issue of our paper, therefore it is very rewarding to have all of you admire our work every marking period. Receiving the position of Editor has allowed me to express myself through creative writing (which is one of my favorite ways to spend my time) and to assist others in embarking on their journey of being a part of Newspaper Club. Covering school events has allowed me to better understand all of you along with what occurs in our school. I feel very proud of my school and peers for what we have accomplished this year. Being a part of the Newspaper Club has truly made me a better and more responsible person and I hope our newspaper has influenced all of you in a positive way. Thank you for your constant support and dedication. We at the Newspaper Club are very, very proud to be a part of this student and faculty body. Enjoy your summer, and we wish you all the best in your future high school career.

- Teresa Klugewicz, “The Vision” Editor

Chloe Swift - Writer/Photographer CCTEC

As May 19th approached, students were immersed in chatter about where pictures were going to be taken, what color everyone’s dress was, and who was going with who to the first annual CCTEC Semi-Formal. Student Coun-cil organized the dance and coordinated everything, from the theme to the food.

The Roaring Twenties was the theme of the dance, and the atrium and gym were covered in lights, gold accents, and plenty of glitter. The girls wore dresses of every color and style, and the boys were dressed up in suits and ties for the occasion. Students were also allowed to bring friends and outside dates to the event. Caden Quiles, a student at CCTEC and his

date, Lexi, had a great time at the dance. “I was proud of what the CCTEC students did to come to-

gether and have a joyous time,” Caden said. Mr. Spencer, CCTEC’s DJ, played songs of all genres for every-

one to enjoy and dance to. Mrs. Delaney, Mr. Riggins, and Student Council did an amazing job putting together the event. Teach-ers, students, and dates enjoyed the Semi-Formal, and are already looking forward to next year’s dance.

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CCTEC’s Spring Semi-Formal Dance

Students enjoying themselves at the

Semi-Formal.

CCTEC’s Spirit Club Joins Forces WithThe American Heart Association in Ocean City

Tess Klugewicz - Editor CCTECOn May 20th, CCTEC’s Spirit Club joined forces with the American Heart Association to

fight against cardiovascular disease. The Spirit Club worked tirelessly for months to put to-gether a routine with new and more difficult stunts to perform at the Heart Walk. Some of the team’s flyers reached new heights with taller stunts performed in the routine. The team boarded the bus at CCTEC at 7 A.M. and arrived in Ocean City at 8 A.M. The cheerleaders were pro-vided breakfast and helped set up tables and posters. Stunts were warmed up on the football field and the cheerleaders proceeded to greet the walkers with claps, yells of encouragement, dancing, and high five rows!

The routine was performed and the team worked very hard to pull it off. After this, specific members of the team were chosen to lead the walk as the rest surrounded the tracks and and performed cheers and jumps to motivate the walkers. After all of the walkers had exited the track, Spirit Club helped to break down the stage, DJ booth, and tables. The American Heart Association was kind enough to provide every cheerleader with a wristband which granted free access to all amusement park rides on the Wonderland Pier. After eating lunch and exploring the boardwalk, the team enjoyed the rides for hours.

Spirit Club was very proud to join in the mission to fight cardiovascular disease and join in their fight to “build healthier lives, free of cardiovas-cular disease and stroke.” The organization promotes healthy living, which includes exercise and healthy eating. CCTEC Spirit Club would like to thank The American Heart Association for their kindness and generosity and for the opportunity to fight for such a spectacular cause.

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Dina ElliottSUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Mario OlsenASSISTANT

SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Greg McGrawPRINCIPAL

Mrs. Patricia RobbinsASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Celese NolanASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Dr. Katelyn SkinnerSTEM SUPERVISOR

Newspaper Staff

Advisor: Miss Gaudio

Editor:Tess Klugewicz

Writers: Ally Lorence

Shelynel AlvarezAlexandra OreaChisano Mutts

Photographer:Chloe Swift

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Students of the Month

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Instructor Ms. Shaw has stated, “Stephanie is a great student. She works hard to achieve excellent grades. Stephanie has a great attitude. When dealing with difficult patients at clinical her attitude remains professional and positive. Her work ethic, her compassion, and her dedication to excellence will make her a valuable addition to any healthcare team! ”

Stephanie plans on attending CCC for the Biomedical Program and obtaining a RN license, before transferring to a four year college to obtain a BSN degree.

Stephanie enjoys hanging out with her friends, shopping and reading.

Ms. Tietjen has stated that “Catrina is a wonderful student and peer role model. She is friendly and helpful. She will volunteer to fill a classmate’s water bottle or share a charger without hesitation. Catrina demonstrates all the positive characteristics of a successful CCTEC student.”

Catrina foresees going to Vanderbilt University for medical school after completing undergraduate work in the health field.

Catrina is involved in HOSA as well as SkillsUSA at CCTEC.

She is interested in playing the guitar, fishing, hunting, and cooking.

According to Mrs. Harkins, “Giovanni is a supportive student who goes out of his way to help others, peers as well as teachers. Giovanni is very goal-oriented.”

Upon graduation, Giovanni plans on becoming a police officer and a preacher.

Giovanni enjoys weight lifting, focusing on his nutrition and going to church. He is also involved in football and Special Olympics.

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Instructor Ms. Vicari has stated, “Berenice has improved tremendously and excelled in the second year of the program. The fact that she put into action what she learned in class makes me a very proud teacher .”

Berenice plans on getting her Masters in Social Work and minor in Sociology.

Berenice enjoys reading, exercising, listening to music and writing. She also plays soccer and works as a waitress.

Ms. Bernhardt has stated that “Caleb is an excellent role model for others inside and outside of the classroom. His positive attitude and willingness to help others encourages his peers to work hard and stay dedicated in their studies along side of him. He is an absolute pleasure to have in my class.”

Caleb foresees going to college and becoming a screenwriter and/or director.

He enjoys playing baseball and is interested in writing, cooking, playing the guitar.

According to Mrs. Harkins, “Nicholas is a kindhearted student who always helps others. He is eager to make anyone he comes in contact with smile. Nick’s transformation since the beginning of the year has come a long way.”

Nicholas is involved with the Challengers Baseball Team and the Special Olympics Bowling Team.

Upon graduation, Nicholas plans on becoming a mailman.

In his spare time he enjoys playing on his iPad, playing the Wii, and hanging out with his family.

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