Mikhaela Gene Abarientos has been intrigued by movies and how they are made since she was a child. As a native of the Philippines and now a Gaston graduate, she’s on her way to follow her dreams in her home country. “I am passionate about filmmaking and that is the path that I want to take,” Abarientos said. “I want to be a film director somewhere in the […]
When Luke Balbosa graduated from Belmont’s South Point High School in 2023, he sought a college that fit his budget and offered classes that could turn a longtime interest into a career. “I chose my program because I enjoy working with my hands,” Balbosa said, “and I know this program would give me a way […]
When Brooklyn Thompson started at Gaston College, she had big dreams and was excited to be attending school alongside her mother. Thompson has excelled as a student and is now being recognized by the North Carolina Community College System as Gaston College’s Academic Excellence Award winner. The award, given by the NCCCS after a committee reviews nominations, […]
