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Garfield students honored for early-college degrees, STEAM success and athletic awards
Summary
At its June meeting the Garfield Public School District recognized 16 early-college graduates, honored a top-three state STEAM team that will compete in Atlantic City for a $10,000 prize, and presented season-end athletic awards; student leaders also summarized year-long accomplishments including dress-code and lunch changes.
Superintendent Dr. Tomko and board members used the June board meeting to spotlight a year of student achievement across academics, arts and athletics. The district recognized 16 Garfield High School students who have completed associate degrees through the Bergen Community College early-college partnership, a program that began with six students in 2020 and now counts about 60 graduates and dozens of underclassmen on track to follow suit.
"To our early college graduates, your determination and discipline have set a powerful example," Dr. Tomko said during his report, praising the partnership with Bergen…
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