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Two BCCC Students Named to All-PA Academic Team

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Jessica Waterstradt with Dr. Patrick M. Jones and Adrian Tyrk with Dr. Patrick M. Jones
Congratulations to Jessica Waterstradt and Adrian Tyrk
Last updated: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM

Jessica Waterstradt of Quakertown and Adrian Tyrk of Morrisville, both class of 2025, were selected for their academic achievement and service to the community

Two Bucks County Community College students have been named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team by the Pennsylvania Association for Community Colleges. Jessica Waterstradt, a social science major from Quakertown, and Adrian Tyrk, a chemistry major from Morrisville, were congratulated by Dr. Patrick M. Jones, President & CEO of the College. The members of the Class of 2025 were selected for their high academic achievements – each has a GPA of 3.5 or higher – and their service to the College and the community. The recognition includes a two-year tuition waiver at any one of the 10 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Jessica Waterstradt and Dr. Patrick M. Jones

Jessica Waterstradt is congratulated by Dr. Patrick M. Jones, President & CEO of Bucks County Community College, after she was named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team by the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. The Quakertown resident, who is graduating in May with an associate degree in social science, plans to transfer to Kutztown University and hopes to eventually work with a nonprofit or in politics in order to achieve her lifelong dream of helping others.


Adrian Tyrk and Dr. Patrick M. Jones

Adrian Tyrk is congratulated by Dr. Patrick M. Jones, President & CEO of Bucks County Community College, after he was named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team by the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. The Morrisville resident, who is graduating in May with an associate degree in chemistry, plans to transfer to an Ivy League university to study biochemistry and molecular biology.



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