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Congratulations, Trista Vargas, Toms River North Class Of 2021

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — The high school seniors of 2021 have had an experience like no other in a century — a year upended by a pandemic and by lockdowns that kept them from enjoying many of the activities that previous seniors have taken for granted.

Patch hopes to help make it up to those seniors by giving them a special sendoff. We asked parents and other family members to pay tribute to this year’s grads using a special submission form, so we can publish those tributes one by one.

Trista Vargas will graduate from Toms River North.

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Plans after graduation: Attending Ocean County College majoring in Business

Accomplishments: Graduating as a Certified Cosmetologist after completing VOCA Program while maintaining Honor Roll in High School.

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Special message: Dear Trista, Dad and so are incredibly proud of you and all of your time, dedication and hard work. We are so excited to see what the future holds for you! Love you our beautiful girl forever and always, Mom, Dad, Mia & Ellie

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