Students pose for a photo at the P-TECH Completion Ceremony. Pictured from left to right are: Gavyn Toepp, Adam Keith, Samantha Aldrich, Jeremy Edwards, Alexa Smith, Superintendent Nerlande Anselme, and Riley Mucitelli.

Congratulations to the Rome Free Academy seniors who successfully completed the P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) program!

P-TECH, offered in partnership with Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES, integrates high school and college curriculum focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM), while also providing workplace skills including leadership, communication, and problem-solving. The program provides students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, an accredited associate degree, and gain real-world experience.

Congratulations to the following RFA students who were recently recognized at a P-TECH Senior Recognition Ceremony held at OHM BOCES:

  • Ella Abdou

  • Samantha Aldrich

  • Macie Bristol

  • Eric Creekmore

  • Joseph Crouse*

  • Jeremy Edwards

  • Adam Keith

  • Riley Mucitelli

  • Casimir Richardson*

  • Alexa Smith*

  • Gavyn Toepp*

*Crouse, Richardson, Smith, and Toepp also each earned an associate degree from Mohawk Valley Community College, awarded at the end of their senior year of high school.

(Featured photo courtesy of OHM BOCES; Pictured from left to right are: Gavyn Toepp, Adam Keith, Samantha Aldrich, Jeremy Edwards, Alexa Smith, RCSD Superintendent Nerlande Anselme, and Riley Mucitelli.