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February 1, 2010 – On January 15, Goshen alumnus Paul Czech spoke to juniors and seniors at Goshen High School. Czech, a 1979 graduate, was a self-proclaimed troublemaker who didn’t care about school.

“I was a complete bum,” he said.

After graduation, he began working in a slaughterhouse in Chester, but after a few months realized that this was not what he wanted for his life. He turned his life around, and put himself through college at Temple University where he earned a bachelor's degree in only three and a half years, while working fulltime, in Radio, Television, and Film. He then obtained a law degree and is now a trial attorney specializing in entertainment law.

Czech emphasized that hard work and determination can open many doors and allow you to achieve your dreams. He encouraged students to focus on their schoolwork, especially in college.

“I like to think that I was successful in college because I had a purpose for being there,” he said.