The end of the academic year is fast approaching, and with it comes the eagerly anticipated graduation ceremony for the Harmel Academy of the Trades’ Class of 2023. As the students prepare to walk across the stage and receive their certificates, they are undoubtedly filled with excitement and anticipation for what the future holds.
This year’s graduating class is comprised of an exceptional group of individuals, who have worked tirelessly to hone their skills and master their craft.
As they prepare to enter the workforce and embark on the next chapter of their lives, we can’t help but feel a sense of pride and admiration for these talented individuals. They represent the future of the skilled trades industry, and we have no doubt that they will go on to achieve great success in their careers.
Jonathan Bargenquast
Hometown: Grandville, MI
Program: Machine and Systems Technology
Household: Holy Cross
Apprenticeship: Autocam Medical
Favorite Hobby: Reading
Isaac Drees
Hometown: Austin, MN
Program: Electrician
Household: Lorreto
Apprenticeship: Contract Electric
Favorite Hobby: Video games
Josh Fisher
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Program: Machine and Systems Technology
Household: Loretto
Apprenticeship: Micron Manufacturing
Favorite Hobby: Restoring my motorcycle
Jonathan Gazich
Hometown: Blaine, MN
Program: Electrician
Household: Holy Cross
Apprenticeship: Rescom
Favorite Hobby: Coaching hockey and playing other sports
Miles Hilbelink
Hometown: Zeeland, MI
Program: Electrician
Household: Lorreto
Apprenticeship: Contract Electric
Favorite Hobby: Woodworking
Michael Oliver
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Program: Machine and Systems Technology
Apprenticeship: Autocam Medical
Luke Page
Hometown: Holland, MI
Program: Machine and Systems Technology
Apprenticeship: Pinnacle
Abram Pewe
Hometown: Hillsdale, MI
Program: Machine and Systems Technology
Household: Loretto
Apprenticeship: Autocam Medical
Favorite Hobby: Boxing
Christopher Storer
Hometown: Midland, MI
Program: Machine and Systems Technology
Apprenticeship: Homag
Jack Verdun
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Program: Electrician
Household: Holy Cross
Apprenticeship: Industrial Solutions
Favorite Hobby: Skiing
So join us in congratulating the Harmel Academy of the Trades’ Class of 2023. Look out world, here they come!
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