Bucks County Technical High School Class of 2019 Is Encouraged To ‘Get Involved’

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For Bucks County Technical High School, 342 students were honored in the Thursday evening graduation ceremony held across the river in Trenton at the Cure Insurance Arena.

Decked out in teal green caps and gowns, the students and their families filled the arena with pride and enthusiasm for these successful young adults.

While much of the time during a technical high school’s graduation is spent announcing the students by their vocational groupings, there were brief remarks made by Valedictorian Samantha Mizerek, remembering all the class had endured from their first days four years ago, and reminding those attending how hard they worked to reach their goals. Mizerek was followed by Salutatorian Alex Van Reymersdal, who acknowledged all the teachers and family members who helped them along the way, thanking everyone for their support.

Class President Pablo Antunez-Chavez took to the podium next, also remembering and thanking the class and faculty, but also charged his classmates to “get involved in whatever your next adventure is.”

The last speaker was Class Advisor James Sohenuick, reminding the students not to look at this time as the end of a journey, but the start of their next one.

“Learning… is a life-long endeavor. Each day gives new lessons for us.”

Whether these graduates move on to other studies, there will always be something new to learn as they continue through life. His challenge to the class: “Strive and keep mindful of new possibilities, and to always be learning new things.”

One special award – the Dr. Joseph Farese Education Award – is given to one student for their hard work and continued efforts in and out of the classroom. This year’s recipient is Donald R. Strohm Jr. Along with this award, a number of other students were awarded over $500,000 in scholarships and grants as they pursue the next phases of their education and careers.

As diplomas were distributed in the traditional walk-across fashion on the stage, one surprise remained. Emergency Services student Aaliyah Williams was surprised by her brother Private First Class Marshall, an active duty service member who came home on leave to congratulate his sister.