Goshen. BOCES Career & Technical Education Division celebrates more than 800 graduates

Orange-Ulster BOCES Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is recognizing more than 800 students who completed their various CTE programs.

The 53rd annual CTE Recognition Ceremony was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremonies, which took place June 29, can be found at the following location: ouboces.org/CTE2020Cermonies

During their two years attending CTE programs, some students earned as many as 20 college credits to jump-start their post-secondary education. More than $11,000 in scholarships for outstanding performance and community service was also awarded.

The following students were among those recognized with awards and scholarships:

John A. Flannery High School

· Alexander Melendez, Security Careers, Achievement Award (Monroe)

Monroe-Woodbury High School

· Paige Deming, Health Careers, Vicki J. Gamma Memorial Scholarship

· Rosa Matamoros, Health Careers, Outstanding Program Award, Francesco “Frank” Grillo Memorial Scholarship

· Lizabeth Verdejo-Hernandez, Health Careers, Robert J. Hunter Memorial Scholarship