In The Q

Special Edition: 2023 Graduates Entering The Military

As we celebrate all 2023 graduates, the Quakertown Community School District wanted to take a moment for a special tribute to the 11 individuals who will be enlisting in the military.


To those who will selflessly serve and stand guard, we thank you and pray for your safety.


Ladies and gentlemen, please take a moment to read about QCSD's 2023 graduates and future military leaders.

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Dominic Basile

Branch of Service: Air Force


Why You Chose The Military: The benefits involved were something I was interested in along with the Idea of serving my country.


Why You Chose This Branch: I always thought planes were cool and wanted to get a pilot's license, Go in to work on airplanes, and understand how it all works mechanically.


Future Profession: Undecided


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? 'll remember the ability to bond with others and create new relationships in the school.

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Katie Catalano

Branch of Service: Army ROTC, University of Maryland


Why You Chose The Military: I wanted to stay active since my life in sports is ending, and it provides scholarships and endless opportunities.


Why You Chose This Branch: Most people who I know in the military participated in the Army, so it was most familiar to me.


Future Profession: Financial Manager


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? The fun times in sports and teachers who brought a positive attitude.

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Lacey Cressman

Branch of Service: Army National Guard


Why You Chose The Military: To gain a sense of belonging in a group, and to gain stronger self-discipline while serving the country!


Why You Chose This Branch: They contacted me with the most enticing options, and offer a lot of benefits toward college and great job opportunities


Future Profession: Mechanical Engineer


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? How friendly and caring the teachers and staff are, and the difference they’ve made in who I am. Staff actually cares about students, and makes an effort to get to know students and encourage them through their academic and home lives!

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Nathaniel Grebb

Branch: Army


Why I Chose The Military: Had no idea what I was doing after high school.


Why I Chose This Branch: My recruiter reached me first, before any other recruiter.


Future Profession: Information Technology


What I’ll Remember Most About QCSD? The time that i spent with my friends and my favorite teachers.

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Ethan Horning

Branch of Service: Marines


Why You Chose The Military: To become a better, more disciplined, person.


Why You Chose This Branch: It is the best most tough branch.


Future Profession: Unknown


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? My friends and teachers.

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Brian Kecza

Branch of Service: Navy


Why You Chose The Military: I grew up around military life, the only reason I live where I do today is because of the military. Since I was a child I always saw myself doing some type of military service because I felt that it would be the best thing for me.


Why You Chose This Branch: My family has a long history in the Navy, with members of my family serving in World War II, Vietnam, and The Gulf War. I chose the Navy to continue the tradition.


Future Profession: Pilot


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? I will remember the marching band events the most, and how much fun they were.

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Tyler Nordquist

Branch of Service: Marines


Why You Chose The Military: My father.


Why You Chose This Branch: Want to follow my father’s footsteps.


Future Profession: Aviation/Sniper school


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? I will remember that I had amazing teachers.

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Jules Sepulveda

Branch of Service: Air Force


Why You Chose The Military: I chose the military because I want to give myself the best chance to succeed, learn, and grow as a person while also protecting and serving the country to the best of my ability.


Why You Chose This Branch: This branch appealed to me due to the high concentration of tech-based learning and goals while also being able to travel the country and the world at the same time.


Future Profession: Cyber Security Professional


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? I could never forget all the hilarious memories I've made with close friends and how much we have all helped each other out.

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Andrew Shaw

Branch of Service: Army ROTC


Why You Chose The Military: I’ve always wanted to be someone important, so I chose to serve my country.


Why You Chose This Branch: I chose the Army because I felt it would be the best fit for me, for I want to travel.


Future Profession: After being an Army officer I would like to get into real estate.


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? The positive work environment for studying and test taking.

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Jacob Wackerman

Branch of Service: Navy ROTC at Penn State


Why You Chose The Military: I come from a very extensive military family, and after being exposed to what the military is like and what it offers, I know it's the path I want to take.


Why You Chose This Branch: I chose the Navy for a couple of reasons: my family is very much a Navy family, but also because the Navy does a lot of what I want to do. I want to go into aviation, and Naval aviation is a highly respected and tight-knit community (and landing on aircraft carriers is pretty awesome to me).


Future Profession: I plan on studying aerospace engineering, which directly connects to flying, and is one of my biggest passions. It also gives me the opportunity that if I do ever leave the Navy, I would love to work at Boeing or Lockheed or any big aviation company designing aircraft, missiles, or spacecraft.


What you’ll remember most about QCSD? I will definitely miss all the different communities I got to take part in. From sports like football and lacrosse to clubs like Best Buddies and Mini-THON, and even my friend group, all gave me the opportunity to meet and work with different groups of people that gave me my most fond memories of my childhood.

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Owen Jaegers did not fill out the survey to be part of this newsletter.

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Gary Weckselblatt, QCSD Director of Communications, writes about the people and the programs that impact the Quakertown Community School District.