Harry Asencio has spent his entire High School career as a Barringer Blue Bear. His contributions to the school can be seen as you walk through the halls of Barringer. Harry has been a member of the Carpentry CTE Program since his sophomore year. In the program, he has worked on projects such as building sets for the school plays, building the judge’s bench for the Law and Public Safety Program and, most recently during the quarantine for Covid-19, he has helped organize and set up the school’s campus and classrooms for returning students and faculty. His hard work and dedication has been noticed and appreciated by all. Academically, Harry was an Honor Roll student his junior year and maintains a strong G.P.A. He is a regular contributor to class discussions and offers valuable insight to his peers. He believes the education he has received at Barringer has thoroughly prepared him for the next step in his life. He feels he owes a debt of gratitude to his Carpentry teachers, Mr. Gualano and Mrs. Darpino for guiding him on his journey throughout his 4 years in High School. In the fall, he will be attending Williamson College of the Trades to pursue his interests in Carpentry.

Jeremy Romona emigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic and started Barringer High School in 2017 as a Freshman. Jeremy started Barringer with a limited amount of english skills and was placed in ESL for the first two years of his high school career. Jeremy tested out of ESL and was placed in honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Classes during his Junior and Senior years. Jeremy utilized many of the resources offered to Newark Students and also found resources on his own. He maintained his honor roll status during all four year while actively participating in many programs throughout the summer and the school year. Jeremy is a member of the Barringer Student Government, NJ Seeds and the School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP). Jeremy joined the School Based Youth Services Program because he wanted to start eating healthier food and lose weight in order to participate on the track and wrestling team. As a result of his dedication and discipline, Jeremy lost forty five pounds and was able to join the track and wrestling team. During the last two summers, Jeremy worked as a Summer Youth Enrichment Student for Rutgers RU Ready to Work Program and NJSeeds. As a junior Jeremy was also a member of the Barringer Math Honors Society. Jeremy Romano is an exemplary student and individual. He is courteous, thoughtful, compassionate about his community, loyal and a great representative of what Barringer High School has to offer.