TeJon Tejada, a 2024 graduate of Irondequoit High School and recipient of the prestigious Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior award, has a clear path forward. His immediate plans include joining the Army National Guard and going to college. This decision-making process was highlighted in the West Irondequoit Central School District’s video “Finding their Path.” 

In the video, Tejada explains that he learned about the Army National Guard at a work event in October 2023. He started considering it as an option when he found out that he would be able to work in the military and pursue his dreams.  

His journey begins with bootcamp and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) to become an Information Technology Specialist. Following his military training, he plans to attend college to study business and video. Though he has specific educational goals, he remains open to discovering his long-term career path over time. 

"Even if you don't know what you're going to do, this gives you an opportunity to learn a new skill (and) meet a whole bunch of new people like you would do in college," said Tejada. 

You can watch the West Irondequoit CSD video “Finding their Path” by clicking this link.