Sophomores and juniors from Wareham High School were given an opportunity to explore a variety of career options that could exist when they finish their schooling as they attended the school’s Career Day Friday morning.

With representatives from over 30 businesses and organizations on hand, students circled the gymnasium, some simply browsing, with others engaging into conversations with professionals about their particular careers.

“There’s a lot of interesting stuff going on here,” said T.J. Roginski, a junior who said he wants to be a police officer and eventually work for the FBI.

Brenna Johnson, a sophomore at Wareham High and Opinions Editor for The Viking Times, said she hopes to get into journalism as a profession.

“I really enjoy getting out to talk to people and getting to the bottom of things,” she said.

Principal Scott Palladino was also in attendance, and he said it was good to see so many students at Career Day because it shows that they’re concerned for their future.

“I think it’s great,” he said.  “The kids get to channel their energy in the direction they want to go in, whether its going to college or going into the job field.”

Chris Perry, a sophomore who’s interested in architecture, said he was a little disappointed that there weren’t any architects present, but he spoke with Guidance Counselor Robin Cambra, who organized the event, and he said he’d look into getting at least one for next year.

Perry said he already has an internship lined up for the summer with Civitects Architects and Planners in Wareham.

“I’ve wanted to do it since the sixth grade,” said Perry, who said he hopes to attend Georgia Tech in the future.  “I can’t wait to be there.”

Justin Harrington, a firefighter with the Onset Fire Department, was on hand along with other members of the department, and he showed off their thermal imager, which senses heat and is used for search and rescue situations.  He also dressed up in full fire gear to give kids an idea of the amount of equipment fire fighters are required to wear when they’re on a call.

When asked if the suit was hot, he said, “It’s like going outside with a snow suit in the summer.”

Cambra said that overall, he was pleased with the results of the event.

“I think it’s been awesome variety.  Most professions are represented well,” said Cambra.  “And I’ve been thrilled with the number of participants from the sophomores and juniors.”

Though the fair was intended for sophomores and juniors, senior Samantha Toal somehow made her way into the gymnasium.

“I’m doing pharmaceutical research,” said Toal.  “I want to go into the medical field.”

Students Michaela Rudnicki said that though Career Day was a good opportunity to get out of class for a little bit, it was also a way to explore some of the different options she’d have when she graduates high school.

“We’re missing chemistry class, which is ok,” joked Rudnicki, “but it’s been productive.”