Gionni Johnson’s journey to Camden County College began right after he graduated from Timber Creek Regional High School in 2015. He was nearly finished with his degree when a close friend passed away suddenly. Coping with the loss was difficult for Gionni, and as a result, he withdrew from CCC.
Six years later, Gionni was determined to finish what he started. He re-enrolled at CCC in Spring 2024 while working full-time. He got involved with MAD LIT, a student organization dedicated to the creation and appreciation of literature, where Gionni would often share his original poetry with his fellow students.
Gionni officially earned his associate degree in English in December, but he will walk in alongside his classmates on May 16 at our 57th Annual Commencement. He has already begun his studies at Rowan University, where he switched his course of study to Psychology, inspired by a new purpose.
“I want to learn the brain before and after substance use; one day, I would like to open my own mental health/addiction program and a group that facilitates the direction of young men.”
When Gionni returned to CCC to finish what he started, he found not only the support to pursue his academic goals, but also the clarity and confidence he needed to become the person he aspired to be, academically, professionally, and personally.
“I can easily say my time at CCC has been one of the best seasons of my life,” he reflected. “It has been an imperative factor in the progression-building I needed to grow into the man I was meant to be for my family.”
Congratulations, Gionni, and congratulations to the entire class of 2025!
