SCVTHS Student of the Month for February 2026 – Desmond Ohlson

BRIDGEWATER –Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) is pleased to announce that Desmond Ohlson, a sophomore in the Mechanics and Repair program, has been selected as Student of the Month for February 2026. Desmond is the son of Mike and Amy Ohlson of Warren.

In recognition of Career and Technical Education Month, SCVTHS faculty and staff were asked to nominate a student who is a “Trade Winner” – someone who has shown a genuine passion for their trade. The nominated student needed to demonstrate a dedication to learning, initiative, and leadership while “embodying what it means to take ownership of their skills and take pride in becoming a skilled professional.” According to Mechanics and Repair instructor Troy Shandor, Desmond more than fulfills these requirements. He is passionate about small engine repair and regularly brings in projects to work on in class. He has also conducted research on his own time to find the best methods for repairing the equipment he is working on. Mr. Shandor also praised Desmond, saying that he “demonstrates leadership by setting a positive example, working safely in the shop, and offering support to his peers.”

When he is not in the shop or in his academic classes, Desmond can be found at work doing maintenance and staffing the snack shack at the Warren municipal fields. He is also on the SCVTHS soccer team, and spends his free time playing bass guitar, snowboarding, listening to music, and doing film photography.

Desmond’s plans for the future include going to college for automotive repair, where he will join ROTC and then transition to a career in the Army.

Congratulations to Desmond Ohlson, the February 2026 SCVTHS Student of the Month.

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