Posted by Kelsey Giesler
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
BELLEFONTAINE- The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center honored 242 high school seniors during the annual convocation ceremonies Wednesday evening.
The ceremony, which celebrates students who completed the career-technical programs from OHP’s 14 partner school districts, was held at the Bellefontaine campus just below Campbell Hill.
“Dream big,” remarked Superintendent Jeff Price, “write down your goals, verbalize your action plan, have a dedication to that dream, and whatever you aspire to be will come to pass.”
The ceremony was led by OHP’s students of the month. Audrey Foster (Animal Management) from Mechanicsburg High School, and Michael White (Electronics Engineering) from Kenton High School conducted the ceremony with the introduction of guests.
The student speakers for convocation were David (DJ) Patterson (Health Technology) from West Liberty-Salem High School; Jo’Dawn Parisse (Culinary Arts) from Graham High School; and Colton Low (Electronics Engineering) from Bellefontaine High School.
Low addressed the crowd in his speech saying, “We have all the skills and opportunities to make a difference in this world. With hard work and the application of the knowledge we’ve gained at Hi-Point, we will be successful.”
Superintendent Jeff Price; Shelly Swaney, high school director; and Lynda Arehart and Lynne Hall, guidance counselors, also spoke during the ceremony. Lou Vito, president of WPKO/WBLL in Bellefontaine, announced the names of each student to receive senior certificates from career-technical instructors.
Audrey Foster, an Animal Management student from Mechanicsburg High School, received the Best of Class Award, graduating with a 4.0 GPA.
The night held numerous inspiring moments, but none as powerful as a standing ovation for the graduating students who will be entering the military.
(To few a full gallery of convocation photos visit our Facebook page)
Over $167,000 in scholarships was awarded to members of the class of 2013. The following seniors received scholarships:
- Audrey Foster (Mechanicsburg), Animal Management, received the Ohio State University Provost and Scarlet and Gray Scholarships in the amount of $16,000
- Audrey Foster (Mechanicsburg), Animal Management, received the 2013 Dr. Earl S. Sloan scholarship in the amount of $4,000
- Rebecca Crum (Benjamin Logan), Culinary Arts, received the Sullivan University Merit and FCCLA Scholarship in the amount of $14,000
- Ashton Waggamon (Benjamin Logan), Printing and Graphics, received the Columbus College of Arts and Designs Dean’s Scholarship in the amount of $10,000
- Andrew Jones (Home schooled), Architectural and Mechanical Design received the Urbana University Honors and Academic Scholarships in the amount of $21,000
- Kaylin Trout (Indian Lake), Culinary Arts, received the Urbana University Honors and Academic Scholarships in the amount of $9,000
- Cortney Hill (Upper Scioto Valley), Printing and Graphics, received the Art Institute of Pittsburg Merit Award Scholarship in the amount of $9,000
- Hillary Rader (Bellefontaine), Professional Turf and Landscaping, received the Ohio State University/ATI and Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarships in the amount of $6,650
- Kheloni Rylander (Urbana), Auto Collision, received the Universal Technical Institute Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $6,000
- Michael Schurter (Home schooled), Diesel Technology, received the University of Northwestern Ohio SkillsUSA Scholarship and Lincoln Technical College Scholarship in the amount of $5,000
- Seth Powell (Marysville), Auto Technology; received the University of Northwestern Ohio Tech Prep Scholarship in the amount of $2,000
- Charles Carpenter (Indian Lake), Information Technology, received the University of Northwestern Ohio Tech Prep Scholarship in the amount of $2,000
- Austin Tussing (Marysville), Diesel Technology received the University of Northwestern Ohio Tech Prep Scholarship in the amount of $500
- Michael White (Kenton), Electronics Engineering, received the Rhodes State Outstanding Tech Prep Scholarship in the amount of $3,000
- Bryanna Messner (Graham), Health Technology; Grant Cole (Kenton), Carpentry; Cody Dicus (Kenton), Masonry; Whitney Gossard (Waynefield-Goshen), Health Technology; Amber Hites (Benjamin Logan), Health Technology; Deirdra Kaeck (Riverside), Health Technology; Timothy Ranes (Indian Lake), Health Technology; Ashley Skaggs (Marysville), Early Childhood Education; Christopher Woodard (Bellefontaine), Electronics Engineering received Rhodes State College Tech Prep Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each
- Charles Gerritsen (Benjamin Logan), Culinary Arts; Dustin Kane (Benajamin Logan), Culinary Arts; Katelyn Finch (Bellefontaine), Culinary Arts; and Kiana Price (Waynesfield-Goshen), Culinary Arts, received Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each
- Miranda Roberts (Benjamin Logan), Health Technology; Kristine Faulkner (Graham), Health Technology; and Jesse Phelps (Urbana), Information Technology received Clark State George Mueller Tech Prep Scholarships in the amount of $2,400 each
- Grant Cole (Keton), Carpentry; Amanda Ray (Kenton), Animal Management; Stephanie Sorgen (Kenton), Auto Collision; and Cortney Hill (Upper Scioto Valley), Printing and Graphics, received the R.E. Allen Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each
- Stephanie Sorgen (Kenton), Auto Collision, received the Ohio Technical College Scholarship in the amount of $2,500
- Damon Devine (Indian Lake), Information Technology; and Cortney Hill (Upper Scioto Valley), Printing and Graphics, received the Imagine America Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each
- Bryanna Messner (Graham), Health Technology; and Meghan Wackerman (Benjamin Logan), Health Technology, received the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Board of Education scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each
- Kaylin Trout (Indian Lake), Culinary Arts; and Kaitlyn Salyers (Triad), Early Childhood Education, received the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each
- Kimberly Collinsworth (Graham), Health Technology, received the Louis G. Crowe Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $750
- Grant Cole (Kenton), Carpentry; and Jennifer Metz (Indian Lake), Early Childhood Education, received the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Alumni and Friends Scholarships in the amount of $500 each
- Kyla Colwell (Triad), Health Technology; and Cortney Hill (Upper Scioto Valley) Printing and Graphics, received the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Student Ambassadors scholarship in the amount of $500
- Kimberly Collinsworth (Graham), Health Technology, received the Red Cross Drive to Serve Scholarship in the amount of $500
- Grant Cole (Kenton), Carpentry, received the Miami Valley Building Trades Scholarship in the amount of $500
- Michael White (Kenton), Electronics Engineering, received the 664th AC&W Squadron Scholarship in the amount of $500
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Posted by Kelsey Giesler
Thursday, May 23, 2013
BELLEFONTAINE- With the school year almost complete, the Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education acknowledged the service of Ohio Hi-Point staff members during Wednesday evening’s regular scheduled board meeting.
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center annually recognizes staff for years of service on five-year intervals.
This year, 14 staff members will be recognized and include:
- - Five years: Stacy Colwell, Laura Donnelly, Ryan Gilbert, Elizabeth Kennaw, Kristin Loy and Sharon Maurice.
- - Ten years: Amy Main and Rodney Peterson
- - Fifteen years include: Joan Harper, Terry Hedges, Jann McBrien and Tonya Ramirez.
- - Twenty years: Melissa Sizemore
- - Twenty-five years: Robin Curley
The Board of Education also congratulated Hillary Rader, a Professional Turf and Landscaping student from Bellefontaine High School, and Michael Pelfrey, a Building Maintenance student from Triad High School, as the May Students of Month.
The Board authorized a recall for Craig Bales’ employment contract. Last month, Bales’ position was reduced by ¼ time due to low enrollment, and since then a retirement has open a full-time position Bales was qualified to fill.
Resignations of three staff members were accepted by the Board and include: Eric Harman, Intervention Specialist, for the purpose of retirement; Sharon Maurice, Satellite Supply Chain Management Instructor, for personal reasons; and Amy Main, Adult Education Supervisor, for personal reasons.
Due to low enrollment, the Board approved to reduce the Building Maintenance position by ¼ time.
The career center’s convocation will take place at Ohio Hi-Point on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at Bellefontaine High School.
In other board action:
- - Heard the Legislative report from Warren Stevens (Urbana)
- - Approved the report of the treasurer including the April 2013 Financial Statement; interests and investments; and appropriation increases, decreases, transfers and advances
- - Approved the treasurer’s five-year forecast that was presented during the May 15 Organizational Meeting
- - Approved the donation of DitchWitch Trencher to the Ohio Department of Correction, and six air conditioning units to Kenton City Schools
- - Approved the employment of certified and classified staff for one and two-year contracts as well as teacher supplemental contracts and extended days for adult and high school staff
- - Approved the practical nursing insurance supplement stipend for approved staff members
- - Approved the attendance of Ashley Thompson (Marysville Satellite Agriculture Instructor) to attend Student Leadership Training; Tom Carrig (Printng and Graphics Instructor) to attend the Teacher Update/Printing and Graphic Communication Trade Show; and Donna Beale (Culinary Instructor) to accompany two students to the FCCLA National Conference.
- - Approved a donation of a 1999 Honda Accord for use in the Auto Technology lab from David Rogers of Marysville; and a 2003 Ford Escape 4WD for use in the Auto Technology lab from Ron Borgerding of Huntsville
- - Approved the resolution for early release days for 2013/2014 school year
- - Approved 2013/2014 Adult Education salary schedule
- - Approved the resolution adopting a calamity day alternative make up plan as presented
The next Board of Education meeting is Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Sloan Inn at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center.
About Ohio Hi-Point
The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center develops our most valuable resource, people, by providing quality career-technical and academic education programs. Our High School and Satellite Divisions serve juniors and seniors from 14 partner school districts and offer more than 30 career training programs, while our Adult and Continuing Education Division has a strong focus on customized training, providing businesses the training needed to strengthen, and prosper in, the community.
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