It is our pleasure to announce the 2013 recipients for our district's recognition programs. Congratulations to:

• Teacher of the Year- Mr. Ed Hennessey, Teacher of Health & Physical Education.
• Support Staff Employee of the Year- Mrs. Karen Springer
• Paraprofessional Employee of the Year- Ms. Maria Bazurto

These outstanding individuals represent our district well. We thank them for their superior service and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in the upcoming months. 

The Second Semester "Meet the Teachers" Night will be held on February 13, 2013 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

This event will provide you with the opportunity to tour our facility, meet your child's teachers, and learn more about his/her program of study for the second semester.

• Student schedules will be distributed between 6:00pm and 6:30pm.
• Classroom visitations will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
• Parents of students enrolled in the STEP, Emergency Response/Fire Science, and Law Enforcement programs do not need to pick up their child's schedule. Classroom visitations for these programs will begin promptly at 7:30pm.

Student ambassadors will be in the hallways to guide you. Administrators, along with counselors, will be available from 6:30pm - 8:00pm to answer any questions in the 400-wing commons area.

IT Freshmen Pass Computer Certification

The 9th grade Academy of Information Technology & Digital Communications students have been working very hard in their first year at GCIT. They have been learning about computer hardware basics, identifying Windows operating system functions, and understanding the basics of system/utilities software and application software.

 

In December, the students took their first of three tests to earn the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3). The first test was Computing Fundamentals and all of the students in class passed!

 

In late January, the students took their second IC3 test, Living Online. This tested the students on their knowledge of the Internet, networks, Internet and computing safety, and how to professionally use email programs. Once again, all of the students passed the exam!

 

Next up, the IT & DC students will be taking their final IC3 test, Key Applications, in June. This will test their knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Those students who pass all 3 tests will become IC3 certified and have the opportunity to use that certification for college credit.

On Saturday January 26th, GCIT Student Council held a 3 versus 3 basketball tournament to raise money for the childhood cancer charity, Hugs for Brady. The tournament was a great success raising over $1,000 in both registration and concession sales.

This event needs to be credited to the hard working members of the Student Council Executive Board and the many volunteers from staff, Student Council and National Honor Society that came out hours before the event to set up, announce and referee the games.

The Student Council Executive Board dedicated many hours of planning in order to make the event flow as seamlessly as it did. Student Council President, Tyler Postorivo, and Vice President, Ricardo Gomes, played integral roles in the planning process, even reaching out to Hugs for Brady representative Phillip Barrood. Mr. Barrood was present at the event and was extremely happy about the turnout.

Even though the big winner in this event was Hugs for Brady, the team "Average Joes," made up of GCIT alumni Mark Feaster, Kevin Krowicki, Tennessee Moyer and GCIT boys' basketball coach Ron Meyers, held off the other seventeen teams, winning the double elimination tournament.

An extra thank you to our referees, Mrs. Green, Mr. Ruczynski, Mr. Hahn, Mrs. Goff and assistant announcer Mr. Holland. 

Thank you to all the staff and the administration for supporting this event. It would not have been a success without everyone.

Click here to view photos from the event...

The Gloucester County Institute of Technology is rockin' & rollin' Elvis-style in their Spring Musical production of All Shook Up! running April 10-13.

This surefire rock 'n' roll story is a runaway tale of living life to its fullest and the search for true love. Written with humor and heart by Joe DiPietro, All Shook Up! features unforgettable Elvis Presley tunes such as "Don't Be Cruel," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Burning Love." All Shook Up! mixes the story of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night with Elvis' greatest hits to tell the romantic tale of a sweet young gal's dreams coming true when a motorcycle ridin', guitar-playin' roustabout rides into a straight-laced small town and starts a chain reaction of romances and rebellion with his swivelin' hips, pouty lips and musical moxie. The songs are unforgettable; the dancing is incredible! This well-tuned jukebox musical shows the true power of rock-and-roll and guarantees to have your entire family jumpin' out of their blue suede shoes!

All Shook Up! is produced/directed by Kimberely Palomo with musical direction by Jared Moskowitz and choreography by Dann Dunn. It features a cast from the highly talented GCIT student body. The show is hilarious and promises to be fresh fun for all ages! The show will be at The Gloucester County Institute of Technology for six performances, April 10-13 at 7:00pm and April 13 at 3:00pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. For more information call (856) 468-1445 ext. 2104 or visit the Drama Performances page.