Jade Ashley Mendez
Jade Ashley Mendez is a hardworking student who understands family values and what it takes to be a good role model. “I have a younger brother here at STEM and I make sure that I am a good role model for him. In turn, he motivates me to be the best person I can be to be able to show him how much hard work pays off.” Well, for this Clifton native, the hard work has definitely paid off because Jade is the STEM Academy April Student of the Month.
“Being student of the month is pretty intimidating because they are usually held to a higher standard, but I am confident that my hard work and grades speak for themselves.” Jade is a member of the STEM Academy’s Computer Science pathway where she has an outstanding GPA of 4.40.
She is the secretary of PCTVS Book Club and a STEM Saturday Academy Teacher’s Assistant. Jade is also a member of the National Honor Society, World Language National Honor Society, Skills USA, Gifted and Talented, a City Councilwoman of AIA NJ Girls State, and a member of GSA.
Jade enjoys the challenge of learning new things and in her spare time she recently began crocheting and learning how to play bass guitar. She also loves building video games in the Unity Game Engine.
Jade’s future goals are to attend either New York University or Rutgers and continue studying Computer Science with a focus on Game Design.
When asked if she had any advice or words of wisdom for any current or incoming students, Jade replied, “Try to involve yourselves in as many clubs and activities as possible. You’ll make new friends and memories you can cherish forever.”
Congratulations to Jade on her exceptional achievements – we know you will continue to accomplish great things!
“Being student of the month is pretty intimidating because they are usually held to a higher standard, but I am confident that my hard work and grades speak for themselves.” Jade is a member of the STEM Academy’s Computer Science pathway where she has an outstanding GPA of 4.40.
She is the secretary of PCTVS Book Club and a STEM Saturday Academy Teacher’s Assistant. Jade is also a member of the National Honor Society, World Language National Honor Society, Skills USA, Gifted and Talented, a City Councilwoman of AIA NJ Girls State, and a member of GSA.
Jade enjoys the challenge of learning new things and in her spare time she recently began crocheting and learning how to play bass guitar. She also loves building video games in the Unity Game Engine.
Jade’s future goals are to attend either New York University or Rutgers and continue studying Computer Science with a focus on Game Design.
When asked if she had any advice or words of wisdom for any current or incoming students, Jade replied, “Try to involve yourselves in as many clubs and activities as possible. You’ll make new friends and memories you can cherish forever.”
Congratulations to Jade on her exceptional achievements – we know you will continue to accomplish great things!
Highlights
- GPA 4.40
- National Honor Society
- World Language National Honor Society
- SkillsUSA
- PCTVS Book Club Secretary
- City Councilwoman of AIA NJ Girls State
- Gifted and Talented
- GSA
- STEM Academy Teacher’s Assistant
- Goals: Attend either New York University or Rutgers, New Brunswick and continue studying Computer Science with a focus on Game Design.
Jasmyn Torres
Jasmyn Torres is a highly motivated and intelligent young woman from Paterson who has dedicated her high school career to studying in the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
Her current GPA is an astounding 4.566, which ranks her in the top 1% of her class.
Jasmyn proudly represents PCTVS with her many honors and recognitions. She is secretary of both the National Honor Society and the World Language Honor Society. She is a member of Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society + Podcast, treasurer of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), a PCTVS Student Ambassador. Jasmyn is a member of Gifted and Talented and was a delegate for American Legion Auxiliary Girls State. She has also volunteered in Patriotic Assemblies, is CPR/BLS certified, and is a Nationally Registered Emergency Technician (NREMT).
In her free time, Jasmyn likes to read and spend time trying to learn new things such as baking, crocheting, or painting. She also makes time for her friends and family, and of course her cat Simba
Jazmyn’s future goals include attending New York University or Rutgers University and pursuing a biology degree under a pre-med track. She would also like to attend medical school to become a trauma surgeon and contribute to teaching and providing emergency services to underprivileged countries.
No matter where she goes, Jazmyn has made PCTVS very proud! She added, “It’s truly an honor to be a representative for the hard work and dedication that students show when attending PCTVS. I hope that I emanate a positive attitude that promotes a healthy take on being a ‘good student.’”
Congratulations and Best of Luck to this gifted and ambitious young woman. Keep achieving your dreams!
Her current GPA is an astounding 4.566, which ranks her in the top 1% of her class.
Jasmyn proudly represents PCTVS with her many honors and recognitions. She is secretary of both the National Honor Society and the World Language Honor Society. She is a member of Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society + Podcast, treasurer of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), a PCTVS Student Ambassador. Jasmyn is a member of Gifted and Talented and was a delegate for American Legion Auxiliary Girls State. She has also volunteered in Patriotic Assemblies, is CPR/BLS certified, and is a Nationally Registered Emergency Technician (NREMT).
In her free time, Jasmyn likes to read and spend time trying to learn new things such as baking, crocheting, or painting. She also makes time for her friends and family, and of course her cat Simba
Jazmyn’s future goals include attending New York University or Rutgers University and pursuing a biology degree under a pre-med track. She would also like to attend medical school to become a trauma surgeon and contribute to teaching and providing emergency services to underprivileged countries.
No matter where she goes, Jazmyn has made PCTVS very proud! She added, “It’s truly an honor to be a representative for the hard work and dedication that students show when attending PCTVS. I hope that I emanate a positive attitude that promotes a healthy take on being a ‘good student.’”
Congratulations and Best of Luck to this gifted and ambitious young woman. Keep achieving your dreams!
Highlights
- GPA 4.566
- Secretary of National Honor Society
- Secretary of World Language Honor Society
- Member of Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society + Podcast
- Treasurer of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
- Member of Gifted and Talented
- American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Delegate
- Patriotic Assembly Volunteer
- PCTVS Student Ambassador
- CPR/BLS certified
- Nationally Registered Emergency Technician (NREMT)
- Goals: Attend New York University or Rutgers University and pursue a biology degree under a pre-med track, attend medical school to become a trauma surgeon.
Perla Cordero Mariano
Perla Cordero Mariano is a highly intelligent and ambitious young woman from Passaic, who is a standout student at the Academy of Criminal Justice. Her current GPA is 4.528, ranking her in the top one percent of her class, and she is a PCTI April Student of the Month.
“Being named student of the month is a great accomplishment and I am grateful for this opportunity and recognition. I am proud of myself and glad that my hard work and dedication to my studies has paid off.”
When asked if she would consider herself a role model for other students, Perla replied, “I would consider myself to be a role model because although not all my decisions and actions are perfect, I try my best to stay involved in school and my community and keep striving to be the best version of myself possible.”
Here at school Perla is a member of the National Honor Society, World Language National Honor Society, a Class of 2022 Representative, PCTVS Student Ambassador, as well as a varsity letter winner for Winter Track and Field, Spring Track and Field, and Girls Cross Country. In her community she is a member of the Passaic Youth Council, a volunteer at the Clifton Public Library, and has also been awarded the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy.
Her future goals include attending either the University of Massachusetts, Rutgers University, or Penn State, and pursuing a degree in either Criminal Justice or Political Science, Perla would also like to attend law school and eventually become an immigration attorney.
Perla has some good advice for current and incoming students, “Do not be afraid to set big goals for yourself and work hard to achieve those goals. Set up a plan, give yourself a timeline, and stick to it. It is also important to celebrate all your successes and not compare your journey to others as everyone’s story and path is different.”
No matter where she goes, Perla has made PCTVS very proud! Congratulations and best of luck to this gifted and ambitious young woman!
“Being named student of the month is a great accomplishment and I am grateful for this opportunity and recognition. I am proud of myself and glad that my hard work and dedication to my studies has paid off.”
When asked if she would consider herself a role model for other students, Perla replied, “I would consider myself to be a role model because although not all my decisions and actions are perfect, I try my best to stay involved in school and my community and keep striving to be the best version of myself possible.”
Here at school Perla is a member of the National Honor Society, World Language National Honor Society, a Class of 2022 Representative, PCTVS Student Ambassador, as well as a varsity letter winner for Winter Track and Field, Spring Track and Field, and Girls Cross Country. In her community she is a member of the Passaic Youth Council, a volunteer at the Clifton Public Library, and has also been awarded the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy.
Her future goals include attending either the University of Massachusetts, Rutgers University, or Penn State, and pursuing a degree in either Criminal Justice or Political Science, Perla would also like to attend law school and eventually become an immigration attorney.
Perla has some good advice for current and incoming students, “Do not be afraid to set big goals for yourself and work hard to achieve those goals. Set up a plan, give yourself a timeline, and stick to it. It is also important to celebrate all your successes and not compare your journey to others as everyone’s story and path is different.”
No matter where she goes, Perla has made PCTVS very proud! Congratulations and best of luck to this gifted and ambitious young woman!
Highlights
- GPA: GPA of 4.528
- National Honor Society
- World Language Honor Society
- PCTVS Student Ambassador
- Varsity Winter Track and Field
- Varsity Spring Track and Field
- Varsity Girls Cross Country
- Representative of the Class of 2022
- Passaic Youth Council
- Clifton Public Library Volunteer
- New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy
- Goals: Attend either the University of Massachusetts, Rutgers University, or Penn State, and pursue a degree in either Criminal Justice or Political Science. Also attend law school and become an immigration attorney.