These Gloucester Twp. Students Made Camden Co’s 'Best In Class' List

CAMDEN, NJ – More than 200 students received the Camden County Commissioners’ “Best of Class” award in one of seven different categories, the commissioners said.

“From leadership to performing arts, community service and more, these kids have shown true passion and drive when it comes to academics and being a part of their community,” said Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr.

“The achievements of these brilliant young people deserve to be celebrated and we’re thrilled that this event has returned after two years of missing it,” Cappelli Jr. continued.

Below, find the names of the students from a high school or post 9th-grade institution within Gloucester Township who received one of seven possible “Best In Class” awards.

• Leadership Award = Rachel Weas, Camden County Technical School Gloucester Township Campus
• Performing Arts Award = Frank Testa, Camden County Technical School Gloucester Township Campus
• Most Courageous Award = Isiah Adams, Camden County Technical School Gloucester Township Campus
• Community Service Award = Pari Patel, Camden County Technical School’s Gloucester Township Campus
• Most Improved Award = Dante Renzetti, Camden County Technical School’s Gloucester Township Campus
• School Spirit Award = Desiree Bounds, Camden County Technical School’s Gloucester Township Campus
• Overall Award = Desiree Bounds, Camden County Technical School’s Gloucester Township Campus

“Best of Class” recipients get a medal that they can wear at their high school graduation ceremony as an indication of their achievement, according to Camden County.

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