GCIT Weekly Newsletter

On Wednesday, over 200 seniors gathered with staff and administrators to celebrate the success of their high school graduation (scheduled in a few weeks) and to share their next steps after GCIT. With the walls of the 400 cafeteria adorned with the senior pictures, their program while at GCIT, and their plans after they graduate, it was a festive atmosphere! Seniors and staff wore their college shirts or their vocational trades gear while socializing with their classmates over cake and music. We would like to thank all the speakers for sharing their experiences and advice with the seniors:

Superintendent: Mike Dicken

GCIT Alumni: Tom Hill and Olivia Hardy

Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters: David Iannucci

Rowan College of South Jersey: John Westcoat

The class of 2024 enjoyed reuniting with each other, as many are not in the building every day because they are either at school-to-work or take classes in the college. It was a fun event and many of the seniors present extended thanks to the committee for planning this event in their honor.

I would like to thank the members of the College and Career Decision Day Committee:

Committee Chair - Dave White - for keeping us organized and structured. This allowed us to plan the celebration effortlessly and efficiently!

Zachary Bates and Nikki Jacob - for designing and creating the student posters with their decisions. Zach also printed the posters, created the electronic program, and got GCIT alumni, Olivia Hardy (Broadway star) to address our seniors.

Steve White - for crafting and creating the wooden "Decision Day 2024" and "Decision Made" signs. Also for contacting the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters to get a vocational trades speaker (David Iannucci) to inspire our seniors.

Olga Perez - for creating the agenda and program for the celebration and arranging for a current GCIT teacher and GCIT alumni (Tom Hill) to address the seniors.

Rebecca Snodgrass - for ensuring that the facilities needs for the event were arranged and delivered in a timely manner.

Joe Jacob in SBYS - for providing the snacks for the event.

There were a few other people who assisted either in the planning phase or during the event that I would like to sincerely thank: Christine Datz, Chef Oberfrank, Maria Bazurto, Christina Simmerman, Jen Meyers, Fred McCoy, the guidance counselors, and all the administrators.

All of you contributed a part in making this event a success and our seniors were very appreciative and applauded the organizers. We are thinking that this will be an annual GCIT tradition! Congratulations Class of 2024!

This week, three GCIT alumni and one business partner were added to the GCIT Wall of Fame. These individuals were recognized for their contribution to GCIT and their commitment to the continuous improvement of vocational-technical education. We congratulate the following recipients for their induction in the GCIT Wall of Fame:

Dave Andrews - GCIT Alumni

Zachery Bates - GCIT Alumni

Carl Archut Jr. - GCIT Alumni

Bovio Rubino - GCIT Business Partner of the Year

Congratulations to all the 2023-2024 GCIT Wall of Fame Inductees!

On May 13th the cast and creative team of Big Fish traveled to Bergen Performing Arts Center for their High School Musical Awards. Below you will find the GCIT winners of night as well as the full ceremony with the timestamps of performances, and acceptance speeches, if you are interested in viewing. We are so proud to have had the most nominations for any participating high school, and to come home with 4 awards! Thank you so much for your continued support. We are excited to head to the Foxy Awards with our junior and senior classes this upcoming Monday as well!

Award Ceremony Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/H_liPTPV1SM?si=WAapccqTfg8SykE9

Opening Performance Timestamp: 14:14-20:13

Outstanding Featured Performer - Karl played by Neil Reitano

Acceptance Speech Timestamp: 59:01-59:37

Creative Direction - Katie Knoblock

Acceptance Speech Timestamp: 1:13:16-1:14:46

Best Male Identified Lead - Young Edward Bloom played by Salvatore Barone

Acceptance Speech Timestamp: 1:40:00-1:41:09

Executive Director’s Award- Kenikki Thompson

Acceptance Speech Timestamp: 1:47:23-1:49:42

Special Performance Timestamp: 1:50:14-1:53:24

Written by Katie Knoblock

Congratulations to our Fitness for Life Honor Society inductees:

Lyla Dion, Jasminder Giannone, Katrina Olson, Madelyn Hodges, Gavin Lepre, Brentin Heil, Luke Tomaszewski, Ava Friel, Paige Freas and Bryan Yanginkski .

These students had an A average all 4 years of Fitness for Life, while participating in high school and club sports. Students enjoyed a breakfast and got to thank their role models who have inspired them to live a Healthy lifestyle.

"Wellness is not a trend, it’s a timeless investment in yourself. Make it a lifestyle."

- Ms. Lindsey and Ms. Rhea

Students here are reading the Supreme Court Case Tinker V De Moines, which addresses students' right to protest in school. They then evaluated how different justices addressed facts and concepts on the same topic and compared the Supreme Court decision to current events on college campuses today.

Written by Robyn Megara

The Cosmetology Department presented a $3,000.00 check to Martino Cartier for Wigs and Wishes from proceeds of the Cosmetology Fashion Show. We are proud to offer free wigs for cancer patients.

Written by Doreen Mancini

Students in Ms. Grant's Art class made beautifully crafted pottery and they were happy to show off their masterpieces! Great job students!

The Baking and Pastry Arts Sophomore class has a "Create Your Own Donut" project each year at the end of the donut unit. Before actually making their donut, they must present their idea to the class by doing a PowerPoint presentation. They must decide on the type of donut (yeast or cake, ring or filled), include a sketch of their prototype, who their target consumer is, and where they would sell their special donut (big commercial chain or a hometown small business). They must come up with a slogan as well as a sales and pricing. This year they knocked it out of the park from rolled fondant topped superhero donut, crème brûlée, Tres leches, Simpson, and piña colada donuts to name a few.

Written by Chef Clark

Recently, the Student Council held its elections for the Executive Board members serving during the 2024-2025 school year. Please congratulate these students on their new appointments!

Student Council President: Cole Kruszewski
Student Council Vice President: Christopher Jean-Pierre
Secretary: Alessandra Spina
Public Relations Officer: Anthony Lovich
Treasurer: Ava Walters
Senior Class Vice President: Juliana Hegele
Junior Class President: Kayla Kent
Junior Class Vice President: Hailey Bulger
Sophomore Class President: Samantha Lauwers
Sophomore Vice President: McKenzie Marshall

Congratulations to all of our members elected to an office!

Written by John Okoniewski

FCCLA held an award ceremony on Friday May 17th to celebrate the accomplishments of our students throughout this year! It was a fun night filled with laughs, prizes, and a couple of tears from our seniors! Thank you to all who have supported FCCLA throughout the year from parents, to staff, to administration we appreciate you and all you do for our organization! Good Luck to all our FCCLA students headed to nationals in Seattle this summer!

Written by Chef Mizia

GCIT students from across grades and Academies visited the Weitzman National Museum of Jewish History in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. On a guided tour, we explored four floors of history and Jewish American stories including journeys and promises regarding immigration to the United Stated from the 1800s through the 1940s. We also explored the Civil Rights Movement, learning about figures such as Gloria Steinem and Betty Freidan. Thank you to the Weitzman staff, our bus driver Debbie, and Ms. Megara for helping to make this trip possible!

Written by Dr. Jo

• Math- 5/22-5/23 (9th graders who are currently enrolled in Algebra 1, Algebra II or Geometry)

• Make-up testing will be 5/20-5/21 for ELA and Science, and the week of 5/28 for ELA, Math or Science as needed.

Friday, June 14

Students will report to Homeroom

8:10AM – 10:10AM – students will report to period 1-2, or 1-2-3 for exams and/or class

10:15AM – 12:15PM – students will report to period 3-4 or 4-5 for exams and/or class

Note: AMAS students will be at main campus GCIT all day – at 12:00pm they will take the shuttle from the 400-wing entrance to AMAS and get on their bus to go home.

Monday, June 17

Students will report to HR

8:10AM – 10:10AM – students will report to period 5-6, 7-8, or 6-7-8 for exams and/or class

10:15AM – 12:15PM – students will report to period 9-10 for exams and/or class

Note: AMAS students will report to Homeroom then at 8:10am, they will take the shuttle from the 400-wing entrance to the AMAS building for the day.

Tuesday, June 18

All students will follow the half day schedule and report to their scheduled classes.

Note: AMAS students will follow a regular half day schedule and shuttle to AMAS at the end of 4th period like usual.

Seniors – all seniors are completing finals by May 30.

All students will be required to attend class if they have a class scheduled.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 6:00pm – Senior Awards Ceremony

• West Gymnasium – Students will be notified individually if they are receiving an award. Only students receiving awards are to attend the award ceremony.

Friday, May 31, 2024, Pre-Prom Assembly – West Gymnasium

• All seniors are required to attend the Pre-Prom assembly at 8:20am. If you do not attend, you will not be permitted to attend the Prom.

Friday, May 31, 2024, at 7:00pm – 11:00pm - Senior Prom

• Location – The Grove at Centerton, 1022 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove NJ

Sunday June 2, 2024, through Thursday, June 6, 2024 – Senior Trip – Disney World

• If you are a senior and you do not attend the senior trip, you are required to attend school.

Monday & Tuesday, June 10 & 11, 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm – Senior laptop return

• Please bring your laptop and charger to room 1110 for return. More directions for your laptop return will be sent later.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 – 9:00am – 10:30am - Cap, Gown and Graduation Ticket distribution

• Cap, gown, and graduation tickets will be distributed in the 400 Cafeteria

Mandatory Graduation Practice 8:30am to 11:00am each day

• Friday, June 14, 2024 - GCIT campus – all students report to the 400 cafeteria
• Monday, June 17, 2024 - RCSJ campus – all students report to the Quad
• Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - RCSJ campus - all students report to the Quad

Graduation Ceremony – Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm

• The ceremony will be held at Rowan College South Jersey (RCSJ) on the Quad outside of the Eugene J. McCaffrey College Center https://www.rcsj.edu/Visit-site/Gloucester-site/Documents/RCSJ_Gloucester-Campus-Map.pdf
• Students must report to Rowan College South Jersey (RCSJ) in the Education and Humanities Center no later than 5:00pm
• Each student will be issued 4 tickets for the ceremony.
• Any guests requiring special seating accommodations should contact the school by email kcarelli@gcecnj.org or by phone at 856-468-1445, ext. 2519.
• In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the RCSJ Gymnasium and only 2 tickets will be allowed per student.
• Guests who are unable to attend will be able to log in and watch the ceremony live via the internet. The log on site will be emailed closer to the graduation date.

Calling all Parents/Guardians and Teachers to Join the PTA!

NEW DATE: We will have an inaugural PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 28th at 6pm in the Staff Cafe.

Interested parents/guardians are kindly asked to contact Mr. Dan Roskiewich at droskiewich@gcecnj.org or simply show up at the first meeting on May 28th.

We are excited to start the GCIT PTA and we are looking forward to your input in getting our PTA started! Light refreshments will be served.

• May 21-22 - Dance Senior Pieces
• May 23 - Thespian Academy Awards
• May 24 - Student Dismissal 12:15pm
• May 27 - Closed - Memorial Day
• May 29 - Junior Trip - Hershey Park
• May 29 - Senior Awards Ceremony
• May 31 - Student Dismissal 12:15pm
• May 31 - Senior Prom at The Grove at Centerton in Pittsgrove
• June 2 - 6 - Senior Trip to Disney World, Florida
• June 3 - Baseball Chipotle Fundraiser
• June 4 - Freshman Sports Information Session
• June 11 - Spring Sports Ceremony
• June 13 - Thespian State Chapter Select Performance for Nationals: Juliette and This Guy Romeo
• June 13, 14, 17 & 18 - Student Dismissal 12:15 (June 18 - last day for students)
• June 18 - Graduation Day
• June 19 - Closed - Juneteenth
• June 20 - Last day for Instructional Staff