Students of the Month

9^th grade: Brynn Nolan - "Brynn is a wonderful student in class. She always brought a smile and a positive energy to the class.  She worked very hard and would always be there to lend a hand to any student that might need assistance.  She was an absolute joy to teach!" - Teacher - Mr. Wenzel

Academy of Automotive Technology

9^th grade – Ethan Pauxtis – “Ethan is always on task working hard. He fills any extra time he has in shop by studying and practicing his skills.” Mr. Knorr

10^th grade – Aidan Adams – “Aidan is always prepared for class and tries his absolute best. He is quiet but confident and very respectful. A pleasure to have in class!” – Mrs. Kijewski and Mr. Cop

11^th grade – Ian Nolte – “Ian has shown significant improvement in his hands on learning in Collision technology and overall maturity. He continues to maintain good grades in all his subjects.” – Mr. Black and Social Worker Ms. Knowlan

12^th grade – Santino Tossini – “Santino works hard in English class. He keeps up to date with his classwork and assignments and is always helpful to others.” - Mrs. Megara

9^th - Janiece Boykins – “Janiece has a wonderful attitude every day. She is reliable and always lends a helping hand to her peers.” Teacher – Mrs. Hassan

10^th – Maya Morrison – “Maya is well respected by her peers and a true leader by example.  She always makes others feel included, daily.  She works hard and gets good grades!” – Teacher - Ms. Clark

11^th – Veronica Consuelos – “Veronica is hard working and reserved, THE BEST TRES LECHE cake EVER!  She is an up-and-coming entrepreneur starting her own business, La Dulce Vida” – Teacher – Mrs. Kohn

12^th – Kellianne O’Rourke – “Kellianne is always in the background, taking care of things and stepping up when others do not.  She is definitely not a pushover.  She always knows the right things to do and never has a problem doing it!” – Teacher - Ms. Clark

 

9^th – Violet Miller – “Violet is an amazing person with an impeccable work ethic! She is not afraid to ask questions and is always working hard to get better every day.” Mr. Torchia

10^th – Carl (CJ) Schmidt – “CJ is a contentious student with an insatiable desire to learn. His creativity, positivity, and sense of humor are all contagious to his peers. CJ is a humble and amazing GCIT student!” – Mrs. Lynch

11^th – Kiera Stokes – “Kiera is intelligent, humble, and kind to her classmates. She is an exemplary GCIT student.” – Mrs. Condon

Academy of Cosmetology

9^th – Vivian Foy – “Vivian is a pleasure to have as a student.  She is a dedicated student athlete that is respectful and engaged daily in class” Teacher – Dr. Jeff Thomas

10^th – Julissa Lally – “Julissa is always eager to learning in reading.  She always has a positive attitude and asks how she can improve!  She is always trying her best! “ English Support Teacher – Mrs. Lori Plefka

11^th – Natalia Delgado – “Natalia is a pleasure to have in class.  She is respectful, engaged and demonstrates tremendous leadership qualities in laboratory activities!” – Teacher – Dr. Jeff Thomas

12^th – Angeline Holbrook – “Angeline is a pleasure to have in class. She is very respectful and enthusiastic about cosmetology and is currently working at Hair Quarters salon.  She excels academically and is a member of National Honor Society!” – Teacher – Mrs. Katie Arnold

Academy of Construction Technology

9^th – Ethan Bucci – “Ethan is a phenomenal young man. He is super respectful, kind, and hardworking. He is an absolute pleasure to have in class. He works incredibly well with his group and is always willing to share his thoughts with the class.” – Mr. Cop & Ms. Greenidge

 

10^th – Andrew Valay – “Andrew has grown leaps and bounds at GCIT and continues to do so each day. He is a very respectful young man and has increased his work ethic tremendously. I enjoy having him in class each day!” – Teacher Mr. Cop

 

11^th – Zachary Durante – “Zach has a big personality, is an avid learner, great participant in class and always a gentleman who helps others.  A leader in the classroom!” – Teacher Mr. Torchia

12^th - Torre Battaglia – “Torre is a great student; he’s always eager to learn. He is always the first to help other students who may be struggling. He is also the first one to complete his projects or pitch in when help is needed. His demeanor and attitude should be a role model for every GCIT student.” – Teacher Mr. Crowley

Academy of Computer Science and Digital Media

Computer Science

9^th – Michael Teti – “Michael is a true, born leader. He gets along with everyone and is always positive. He consistently has his hand raised in Health class and is the best teammate in the gym!” – Mr. Mroz

10^th – Vincent Rosas – “Vince is an amazing student; he comes to class every day ready to learn. He always gives his best and is a great friend to his fellow peers.” – Mr. Torchia

11^th – Jacob Reid – “Jacob is an amazing student to have in class.  He is always respectful and courteous and is always willing to help anyone in need!” – Mrs. Jacob

12^th – Chrisanna Hernandez – “Chrisanna is a wonderful student in class. She works really hard, and it shows.  She is a natural leader in her group, always willing to help her peers. Chrisanna is always positive and smiling, it is a pleasure to teach her!” – Mrs. Yanni

 

Digital Media

9^th – Samantha Lauwers – “Sam is an amazing young person, never shying away from a challenge and always sporting a smile. She is always prepared for class, willing to help her teachers and peers, and never sacrifices her standard of excellence!” – Mr. Heil 

10^th – Andrew Guillermo – “Andrew always goes the extra mile and is always happy to help fellow students in class. All this, and he creates great work!” – Mr. McCleery

11^th – Alexis Duffy – “Lexi is the definition of a contentious, respectful, and dedicated student.  She cares about the quality of her work, always doing her best, and learning for learning’s sake.  She is a model student, and her work ethic, intellect and positivity will take her so far in life!” – Mrs. Lynch

12^th – Adayna Wallace – “Super talented, Super focused, Super awesome!” – Mr. McCleery

9^th – Dominic Leonardi – Dominic is a dedicated student and always helping his classmates when they need it.  He is a leader by example in his culinary program” – Teachers – Mrs. Mizia and Mr. DePasquale

10^th – Mason Senseman – “Mason is absolutely a wonderful student.  Caring, polite, dedicated and always willing to assist others! – Great student!” – Counselor – Dr. Jacob

11^th – Morgan Jardel – “Morgan is a positive influence in class every day.  She arrives motivated and completes all assignments in a professional manner.  She is respectful to all her classmates all the time!” – Teachers – Mrs. Mizia and Mr. DePasquale

12^th – Kielee DeJesus – “Kielee is a hard worker and a great student.  She works hard every day and continues to be successful!!” Teacher – Ms. Oberfrank

9^th grade:  Sanvi Patel - "Sanvi has been a great addition to GCIT!  She is extremely motivated, a hard worker, and is very involved!  Great job Sanvi!" - Counselor - Mrs. Lippincott

10^th grade - Carlos Bravo - "While not always the first to participate in class verbally, his insightful contributions are always appreciated.  His dedication to his studies and grasp of the material are impressive!" - Teacher - Mr. Keith Kahan

11^th grade - Emily Fauconniere - "Emily has stepped up her commitment to SkillsUSA this year and has dedicated several hours after school to prepare for the commercial drone competition. She is a great candidate for student of the month!" - Teacher - Mr. Heck

12^th grade - Vincent Bottiglieri - "Vincent has become the class leader for Engineering Capstone. He shows a real interest in learning the equipment and has helped teach the rest of the class how to use new technology in the classroom." - Teacher Mr. Heck

9^th – Leah Carelli – “Leah’s work ethic is so impressive!  She completes her work at a high level and often seeks additional challenges.  She is kind and very helpful to her classmates” – Teacher – Ms. Tomaszewski

10^th – Matthew Hanson – ”Matt is an all-around fun kid.  You can joke around with him and when it’s time to work hard he will be first in line.  I truly enjoy having him in class!” Teacher – Mr. Cop

11^th – Andrea Smith – “Quiet yet determined.  Andrea is always trying her best.  She is a good friend to her group and is always willing to help others.  Very intelligent as well as being a great student and exceptional person!” – Teacher – Mr. Torchia

12^th – Jeremy Walker – “During Jeremy’s time at GCIT, he has developed a skill set that will allow him to tackle any goal he sets in his next chapter.  He is a dedicated student who cares about the quality of his work.  What I admire most about Jeremy is his dedication, perceptiveness, and sense of humor.” – Teacher – Mr. Stires

9^th – Fanta Chaida Elia Barro – “Fanta works diligently in the classroom and is always doing her best to be an excellent student” – Mr. Vahey

10^th - Jakob Sickler – “Jakob is a pleasure to have in class.  He always puts so much detail and thought into his responses and has a great understanding of the material.  Jakob is also always upbeat and listens carefully to instruction.  Great student and a great person!” – Ms. Sobolewski

11^th – Christodia Oppong-Asiedua – “Christodia comes to school each day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude! She is dedicated to becoming a future health care professional and that is very evident with her thoughtful questions and participation in class.” – Mrs. McCarthy

12^th – Sydney Newshel – “Sydney is an incredibly kind student, who always comes into school with a positive attitude and tries her best! She seeks out additional learning opportunities whenever possible and is a student leader within the classroom and on the soccer field.” – Mrs. McCarthy

9^th – RaeAnna McCracken  “RaeAnna always tries her best no matter what the situation is. She is never afraid to ask for help or help others in her class. RaeAnna is a kind soul and a great person.” – Teacher – Mr. Torchia

10^th – Erin Mays – “Erin is responsible, self-motivated, disciplined, and hard working. She has a joyful spirit that brightens the GCIT dance studios.” Teacher – Mrs. Stahl

11^th – Devon Brown – “Devon is a thoughtful artist, displays strong leadership skills, and is overall a great human. She is kind and always is willing to do more/assist with anything that is needed.” Teacher – Mrs. Stahl

12^th – Naomi Jones – “Naomi is a leader in and out of the dance studio. She exemplifies student leadership and is extremely community minded. She is always volunteering her time to better the school community and to help others. As a dancer, Naomi is an exceptionally versatile, dynamic performer and has a thirst to learn and grow as a young artist.” Teacher – Mrs. Stahl

9^th – Ruby Donaruma – “Ruby makes study guides and quizlets for the whole class, she is the assistant stage manager for the freshmen production and has been as responsible as any professional hired in the position. She is always respectful, conscientious and a leader amongst her peers.” – Teacher – Mrs. Lynch-Walsh

10^th – Sophia Aguilar – “Sophia is a true team player. She is dependable, kind, and an incredibly hard worker who loves learning! She is a joy to have in class!” – Teacher – Mrs. Knoblock

11^th – Nick Intrieri – “Nick is a unique and confident young man with a great head on his shoulders. He is smart, quick to make a sarcastic joke and a pleasure to have in class. If you get into a debate with him, you will most likely lose. He is highly deserving of this award!” – Teacher – Mr. Cop

12^th – Liam DiDonato – “Liam has grown so much during his time at GCIT. I admire his creative ability and his maturity and appreciate his work ethic in class!” – Teacher – Mrs. Knoblock