EASTERN Student Receives Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) Computer Network Administration/Springfield Township High School senior, Juan-Paolo Figueras (Paolo) was honored with the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz.  Congresswoman Schwartz asked Tom Allen, EASTERN’s Administrative Director, to name one graduating senior who deserves this special recognition for their achievement, community service and/or good citizenship.

Joseph Greb, EASTERN’s Assistant Director presented the certificate to Paolo in front of his class while congratulating him for all of his accomplishments while at EASTERN.  Paolo has been actively involved in EASTERN’s student leadership organization, SkillsUSA, serving as School-Wide Vice President for the afternoon session, and he was recently chosen as one of only 25 students nationwide to participate in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program where he will live, study and work in Germany for one year after graduation.

“At EASTERN we have a Student Recognition Committee made up of faculty, staff and administrators,” said Tom Allen, EASTERN’s Administrative Director. “We have a lot of great students who deserve recognition here at EASTERN, but our committee felt as though Paolo has truly had an outstanding year.  We are excited about his future, and looking forward to hearing about his endeavors in Germany.”

EASTERN’s Computer Network Administration students must pass the Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) exam in the first year of the program and are prepared for two other industry certification exams: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Certified Novell Administrator (NCA). 

EASTERN is a public school serving students in nine Eastern Montgomery County school districts. Those districts include Abington, Bryn Athyn, Cheltenham, Hatboro-Horsham, Jenkintown, Lower Moreland, Springfield, Upper Dublin and Upper Moreland. Students benefit from specialized career programs that give them a competitive edge in college or in a career.  The campus is at 3075 Terwood Road in Willow Grove. For more information, please contact Amy Shields, Organizational Advancement Director, at 215-784-4806, or visit the school’s website at www.eastech.org.  Like Us?  Become a fan on Facebook – www.Facebook.com/EasternCenter, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EasternCenter.

Photo: (from left to right) Joseph Greb, EASTERN’s Assistant Director, presented Juan-Paolo Figueras with the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.