EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Egg Harbor Township High School Latin American Club marked its 25th anniversary with a special appearance by Officer Rodrigo Pimentel, a former president of the club and 2007 graduate of the high school. Officer Pimentel was invited to address the staff and students, sharing how his involvement in the school’s Hispanohablantes program shaped his personal and professional life.
Speaking to students, Pimentel reflected on the challenges they might face. “Remember that the path will not always be easy. There will be obstacles and setbacks,” he said. “But through perseverance, community support and commitment to your values, you will emerge stronger. The world needs your voice, your passion, and your dedication.”
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department expressed gratitude for the ongoing relationship between its officers and the local school district, highlighting how alumni officers, like Pimentel, regularly give back to their community.
