The Washington County Career Center announces its Students Solving Problems (SSP) members for the 2023-24 school year. The purpose of SSP is to engage area students in developing solutions to community health related problems and to provide career development for the engaged youth in the fields of health, behavioral health, philanthropy, and other community support options. The students are to lead the work and identify the issues that they intend to address. The adviser, Mrs. Shari Elfline, along with other adults, are to support the students during the process.
The Career Center’s SSP Mission Statement: When schools come together to lead the county as one, the possibilities are endless. Together we can encourage and influence the youth of Washington County. We want to spread awareness about various mental health issues, preventing substance abuse, and promoting healthy behaviors. As a member of SSP, we strive for a better tomorrow.
A few of the many events or activities SSP members will participate in this school year are the Recovery Walk, Red Ribbon Week (drug prevention/awareness campaign), Men in Pink (breast cancer fundraiser), Fall Clean Sweep (clean up garden beds, rake/bag leaves, etc. in Marietta), and Light Up Downtown (hang lights/wreaths on lamp posts in Marietta).
The Career Center SSP club officers are:
• Co-President Breanna, daughter of John and Sadie of Vincent, is a senior from Warren enrolled in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Co-President Haley, daughter of Harvey of Marietta and Robin of Marietta, is a senior from Marietta enrolled in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Vice President Mya, daughter of Bill and Stacy of Marietta, is a senior from Warren enrolled in the Digital Marketing program;
• Secretary Sebastian, daughter of Stephanie of Marietta, is a junior from Marietta enrolled in the Auto Mechanics program;
• Treasurer Bethany, daughter of Steve and Jackie of Marietta, is a senior from Marietta enrolled in the Digital Marketing program;
• Reporter Piper, granddaughter of Ronald and Joyce of Marietta, is a junior from Marietta enrolled in the Digital Marketing program;
• Reporter Sydney, daughter of David and Anja of Marietta, is a junior from Marietta enrolled in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Reporter Theseus, daughter of Jarod of Marietta and Amanda of Marietta, is a junior from Marietta enrolled in the Graphic Design & Video Production program; and
• Reporter Alex, daughter of Harold and Melinda of Marietta, is a junior from Marietta enrolled in the Digital Marketing program
Additional SSP members are:
• Elias, senior from Marietta in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Hailey, senior from Belpre in the Heavy Equipment program;
• Victoria, senior from Fort Frye in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Elizabeth, sophomore from Marietta in the Sophomore Academy;
• Elliot, senior from Belpre in the Digital Marketing program;
• Bridget, junior from Marietta in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Chloe, junior from Marietta in the Digital Marketing program;
• Noah, sophomore from Marietta in the Sophomore Academy;
• Alex, senior from Belpre in the Digital Marketing program;
• Drew, junior from Marietta in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Hayden, sophomore from Marietta in the Sophomore Academy;
• Kendra, junior from Warren in the Digital Marketing program;
• Mikaiah, junior from Marietta in the Pre-Nursing program;
• Ava, senior from Fort Frye in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Alexis, junior from Frontier in the Landscape Construction & Turf Management program;
• Makynsie, junior from Marietta in the Pre-Nursing program;
• Hanna, junior from Belpre in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Reese, senior from Waterford in the Graphic Design & Video Production program;
• Grace, senior from Marietta in the Sports Medicine & Exercise Science program;
• Nevaeh, sophomore from Frontier in the Sophomore Academy;
• Hannah, junior from Waterford in the Sports Medicine & Exercise Science program; and
• Emmory, senior from Fort Frye in the Digital Marketing program.
