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Message from the Superintendent Dear Member of the Mount
say goodbye to MOHS and
encourage you to remember
es, and most importantly,
best of luck in all your fu-
Olive Class of 2023,
embark on the next phase
the lessons you have learned
believe in your ability to
ture endeavors.
I want to take a moment
of your journey, know that
during your time here. Keep
make a positive impact on
Warmest regards,
to offer my sincerest con-
you have the support and
pushing yourself to grow
the world. I know you will
Dr. Sumit Bangia
gratulations on your high
well wishes of everyone in
and learn, to embrace new
continue to do great things!
school graduation. As you
our school community. I
experiences and challeng-
Congratulations again, and
Dr. Sumit Bangia
Message from the Principal Dear Class of 2023, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each and every one of you on your successful completion of high school; a senior year and a high school experience you’ll most likely never forget. There have certainly been challenges
Mr. Moore
over the past few years for this class, and I have been beyond impressed with your resiliency and positive attitude. Through it all, the class of 2023 has demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and perseverance. Three traits that will serve you well in the future.
Once you have graduated and moved on to the next phase of your lives, I hope you can look back and reflect upon the great memories you have created with friends and classmates over the past four years here at Mount Olive High School. I can assure you, many of
the friendships that have been made will stay with you for a lifetime. I would also like to thank you all for your contributions to our school over the last four years; they have not gone unnoticed. Our underclassmen have had the privilege to have been
able to watch and observe this class demonstrating all the values which we want our students to embody. Always remember that you have a home here at MOHS, and we wish you all nothing but the best in your future! Best of luck Marauders! Mr. Moore
Message from CCM President Dear Mount Olive High School Students, Congratulations on behalf of County College of Morris (CCM), its Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty and Staff. As your graduation ceremony approaches and your high school years come to an end, remember that your future is just beginning. Some of you have clear plans as to your next steps and others are still considering choices that are personally meaningful and rewarding. The key to your future should not be based on what others have determined is best for their lives but what you feel is best for your life. When choosing your path, avoid following the herd and remember that most people change careers 5-8 times during their lifetime. With this in mind, you may want to choose a path that is durable, an education that is dynamic and can be applied to many career sectors, and above all, something that plays to your strengths. One favorable aspect you can expect to find for much of your ca-
reer life is that there will be more jobs than people to fill them. You should expect to have more opportunities than previous generations, especially in fields such as technology, health care, engineering, business, law enforcement, and the life sciences. Within each field are dozens upon dozens of different kinds of careers. Some of the careers you will enjoy do not yet exist. Consider the profound impact that artificial intelligence is expected to make over the next five years alone. It is estimated that this new technology will eliminate more than 300,000 jobs within a few years but will likely create even more at higher salaries and requiring educational skills that are likely to be multidisciplinary. Take a good look at the value of programs in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Did you know that technology, media companies, health care providers, law enforcement, and many sectors of business and industry have a great desire for graduates with the skill sets majors
within these disciplines possess? It is worth noting that, with a few exceptions, graduates from these programs earn as much as their peers in STEM and other fields. When choosing a college major, a vocational trade, or any other pathway that you determine is worthy of your future, think about what careers will be in demand over the next 5-10 years. A quick search on Google will point you in the right direction. Think about the needs of communities over the same time period. Consider how our nation and world are changing and how you might make a meaningful contribution to addressing future issues locally and globally. Consider what you enjoy doing and explore what you might also be interested in pursuing. Remember, career changing is the norm so, as you go forward, becoming a life-long learner who is current in a chosen field is imperative. Even if you do not change careers during your lifetime, your skills set will need to be contin-
uously updated. While many of you have already accepted offers from colleges and universities from across the state and nation, others may be undecided about how to pursue the future. Rest assured, this is not unusual. If you are not sure what you want to do, I invite you to contact CCM. Our Career Services and Advisement departments will be glad to talk with you about our credit and workforce programs, as well as other colleges around our state and nation. CCM has more than 100 articulation agreements with other colleges and universities and we are current on their program offerings and admissions requirements. For some students, college may not be a first-choice or even a choice at all. Consider the benefits of serving in the military, including the G. I. Bill which will pay for college and offer numerous other benefits while serving our country. Consider a career in the trades. CCM is partnering with local trade unions and will be
hosting their career fair in our student center on June 14th. The trades offer highly rewarding careers and many of our local trade unions will also pay for you to attend college. Consider volunteer organizations that will assign you to live and work in other parts of the world where you will most certainly strengthen your cultural competency and other life skills. At the end of the day, I urge you to do something that you will find enriching and rewarding. CCM has more than 100 programs. Some last as little as eight weeks and lead immediately to careers in high-tech advanced manufacturing. Some last for two years and lead to careers in health care, technology, culinary and more, while others put you on a path to where you can affordably earn a high quality education and transfer your credits to a senior institution for literally any program and career you desire. Remember, whatever you decide to do in the years after your high school graduation, you
Anthony, J. Iacono, Ph.D.
will need more education. Every career sector from the military, to the trades, health care, technology, and more requires you to have more than a high school education. Your ability to contribute to the communities you choose to live in and to enjoy a rich, healthy, and rewarding life will also require a good education. Make a good choice. Make it personally meaningful. And, remember, you can count on CCM, the community’s college, to help guide you. Even if you choose to pursue a path other than our college, it is still our honor and mission to serve you today and tomorrow. Congratulations and best wishes on your future endeavors. Anthony J. Iacono, Ph.D. President
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