Daily Archives: September 11, 2011

Kimberley Gonzalez was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn. Being in a Military family, she has traveled most of the East Coast. After nearly 7 years away from New York, she was sent back home and graduated from Fort Hamilton High School. She has attended 5 high schools, most of them being in South Florida. She first found her passion for baking in her 3^rd high school while she was enrolled in the Culinary Program. Kimberley has specialized in Veterinary Assisting, Photography and Computers for the past 3 years. She enjoys learning new things and traveling. Most of the time she reserves her thoughts and prefers to quietly observe. Her strongest traits would have to be her sense of humor, straightforwardness and commitment. Her initiative to be successful and happy in life is strong. Majoring in Hospitality Management offers her flexibility while she devises a plan to reach her goals.

Rebecca AnnMarie Charles is a trustworthy responsible young woman who is a New York native. She is 17 years old and was born and raised in Flushing, Queens. She attended John Bowne High School. She realized her passion for the field of hospitality management during her senior year of high school.  Rebecca was elected into the Senior Office. This was a group of six responsible and  diligent  students whose job it was to organize every single senior event ranging from senior assemblies to graduation. During her time as a senior officer, Rebecca made sure that all of the seniors stayed informed and was always there to answer any questions they had. Her job was to cater to the needs of the senior class. After mentioning to her senior adviser how much she loved working for the senior office he suggested that she look into the field of hospitality management. Rebecca is currently studying at New York City College of Technology in the hospitality management program. She is eager to continue learning and gain experience through NYCCT hospitality management program. Rebecca wants to graduate with her bachelors degree and hopes to one day make it in the industry. She hopes to run a hotel, working in a management position. Although she is young, Rebecca is determined to work hard and achieve her goals.

Antonio Tlapanco, also known as Toni or Anthony by a few, is a Brooklyn New York native studying at NYCCT in the Hospitality Management field. He has graduated from The Green School: An Academy for Environmental  Careers and is currently eighteen. He is a very humorous, sweet, peaceful and intelligent young man who is grateful for the support he is receiving from his friends and family. His family background consists of Mexican and Native American as well. As a student he knows what his priorities are but can have a forgetful mind. He has received awards in outstanding performance in math, science, english and social studies. He has also been on the Honor Roll numerous times. Although he has only hadexperience with kids such as internships at daycares, he is sure that majoring in Hospitality will help bring his dream to a reality. His dream being to travel the world and bring smiles to people faces. He hopes to work on a cruise ship and see the whole world.