As a youngster, Riverside native, and RCBC nursing student, Taylor Fritz recalls the common after-work chatter between her parents, both EMTs at the time, and now, the everyday conversations with her sister center around her job as a patient care technician. It was almost prescribed that she too would enter into a career in healthcare.
If ever there was a Renaissance student graduating from Rowan College at Burlington County, Sarah Heil encapsulates that role in stride. Heil is a member of several honors societies on campus, pursues personal scientific research and even beekeeping, all while balancing an art business and a full-time job as a classroom behavioral analyst and aide. Not only that, but she’s also maintained a perfect 4.0 throughout her academic career at the college, which earned her recognition as a 2023 President’s Award winner.
Anthony Jones has been all over the world and even out on the street. He’s been in literal wars and uses positivity to overcome the discrimination he’s faced as a Black man and veteran who transitioned to civilian life. With the help of his girlfriend, Shavone Warren (who introduces herself as his No. 1 fan), Anthony, or A.J., has found his place at Rowan College at Burlington County as a serial entrepreneur and an older student who challenges his instructors and mentors the younger students in his class. In each role, A.J.
Jonathan D'Arpino developed an interest in law and public service when he discovered his mother's unappreciated work with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Her focus was on helping children in need of secure, nourishing and supportive homes. He grew up in Cinnaminson, New Jersey where he attended the local high school before enrolling in Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC).
With her mother working in the news industry, Jadyn Arroyo grew up around discussions of law and criminal reform, which inspired her to pursue a career in this field.
Isabella Caputi commemorated her acceptance into the medical field during her white coat ceremony at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (RVSOM). Despite being advised by academic and field professionals to give up due to her grades not aligning with those of most medical professionals, she persevered through her journey.
Enrolling in a new college and adapting to a new culture can take time for international students. Despite this, two Brazilian students overcame challenges and began their journey to success at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC).
Rowan College at Burlington County alum Chimere Nicole Haskins has won International Mrs. USA 2023, her second nationally recognized title, after winning Mrs. New Jersey America in 2020.
Growing up in Trenton, Haskins found her passion for helping and connecting with others. She began her journey in cosmetology, a career of 20+ years, and soon after, she began running her own salon styling looks for models and pageant queens alike.
