By John Zintz
CCC Journalism Program
BLACKWOOD – Luke Gerber, 21, is a diligent and active student who attended Camden County College for two years, joining the community after graduating from Haddon Township High School. Luke got his associate’s degree at Camden County before transitioning to Rutgers University in Camden, majoring in political science. Despite his transfer, he still takes night classes at CCC through Rutgers.
CCC education
Luke began attending CCC in 2023, majoring in liberal arts and sciences, having a deep fascination for animals and evolution. He hoped to start his career path in a medical field. His interest in medicine eventually shifted to politics, with Luke noting how, “The road to a career in medicine seemed longer than I anticipated.”
In 2025, Luke decided to change his major to political science, which he stuck to for the remainder of his time in CCC, influenced by his desire to follow in the footsteps of several of his family members, who have careers in the law business. Luke completed his last semester and graduated in December of that year, moving on to bigger, better opportunities in his education career.
Post-CCC education
After graduating from CCC, Luke moved on to pursue an academic career beyond the standard limits of the college, eventually joining Rutgers University in Camden under the premier partnership program, where he takes night classes on the CCC campus. He continues to study under his political science major with hopes of making it into law school.
Luke has made several friends during his academic journey. They give him support and encouragement to strive to achieve his dreams. A close friend he made at Rutgers, Mohiuddin Jaber, said about his friendship with Luke, “Luke is very thoughtful and is open to experiencing things from a different perspective.”
Work
Outside of his academic endeavors, Luke maintains a job at Shamrock Deli, where he works as a grill master, preparing food and putting in a hard day’s work.
He joined the Shamrock Deli crew in 2022 when he was a junior in high school, being hired as a grill master and continuing with the job still as of 2026. “I began working there as a grill master and now I am an expert cook,” Luke said about his experience at the deli.
Sports
On top of his academic success and employment status, Luke finds enjoyment in several sports, dating back to when he was in high school and took up sculling. Luke excelled in the sport, stating his team “won second in the nation out of all the high schools in America for boys’ quads.”
Luke also holds a fondness for skateboarding and horseback riding. He learned to master the latter from his father out of state.
Other interests
In his spare time away from school and work, Luke has a passion for video games and cinema, which he engages in when spending time with his friends.
About his favorite video game, Luke stated, “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time brings me more wonder and whimsy than any other game.”
Some of his favorite movies are The Lord of the Rings and Spider Man trilogies and he holds Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in high regard, stating, “The third prequel film to Star Wars encapsulates everything I love about the franchise and fantasy films in general.”