The Washington County Career Center honors its May Students of the Month, Richard “Isaac”, Chloe, and Bailey.
Isaac is a Frontier senior enrolled in the Sports Medicine & Exercise Science program, and he is the son of Steve of Newport and Jennifer of Parkersburg.
At the Career Center, Isaac is a member of the SkillsUSA youth organization. He has received awards for Principal List, Honor Roll, Merit Roll, and the Career Center’s Energy Bus program for meeting all three criteria of 3.0 GPA or higher, 95% attendance or higher, and no office referrals. At Frontier High School, he was active in basketball, captain of the golf team and on the prom and float committees. Through College Credit Plus, Isaac earned both high school and college credit for College Algebra, Introduction to Nutrition, Management of Athletic Injury, Medical Terminology, and Resistance Training. In addition, he has earned industrial credentials and certifications for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Bleeding Control Basic 1.0 Course, and Physical Therapy Technician Certification (PTTC). Through his technical program, Isaac has taken course offerings of Athletic Injuries & Prevention, Exercise & Athletic Training, Nutrition & Wellness, and Sports Exercise Psychology. Sports Medicine & Exercise Science instructor, Lauren Copen, nominated Isaac for this honor and commented, “Isaac is a quiet but effective leader in the classroom and lab. He has an extremely great work ethic and is a diligent student.”
Upon graduation, Isaac is considering entering the United States Air Force and train to become a traveling nurse.
Chloe is a Fort Frye senior enrolled in the Electricity program, and she is the daughter of Richard and Melissa of Lowell.
At the Career Center, Chloe is a member of the SkillsUSA youth organization, National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) and is the class president of her technical program. She has received awards for Principal List and the Career Center’s Energy Bus program for meeting all three criteria of 3.0 GPA or higher, 95% attendance or higher, and no office referrals. Chloe is a member of Educational Talent Search, 4H and the youth group at Our Lady of Mercy in Lowell. Through College Credit Plus, she earned both high school and college credit for College Algebra. In addition, she has earned industrial credentials and certifications for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) – Core and Level 1 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 10-Hour Training. Through her technical program, Chloe has taken course offerings of Commercial & Industrial Construction Electrical Systems, Construction Electrical Systems, Construction Safety & Crew Leadership, and Residential Electrical Systems. Science instructor, Kristin Sigman, nominated Chloe for this honor and commented, “Chloe is polite and has excellent participation and attendance in class and virtually. She is taking my Anatomy class to receive an Honors diploma.”
Chloe is currently employed as a caterer for Cowboy Concessions in Whipple. After graduation, she plans to attend the Career Center – Adult Technical Training for the Chemical Operation program.
Bailey is a Waterford senior enrolled in the Landscape Construction & Turf Management program, and he is the son of Phil and Carey of Stockport.
At the Career Center, Bailey is a member of the FFA youth organization and holds the office of Chapter Treasurer. He has received awards for Principal List, Honor Roll and the Career Center’s Energy Bus program for meeting all three criteria of 3.0 GPA or higher, 95% attendance or higher, and no office referrals. As a Student Ambassador, Bailey is responsible for acting as a liaison between the Career Center and Waterford High School. In addition, he is gaining leadership skills by promoting the Career Center during its recruitment process as well as giving tours and guidance at scheduled events and with incoming visitors. At Waterford High School, he was active in football and lettered Varsity for the past three school years. Through his technical program, Bailey earned industrial credentials and certifications for OSHA 10-Hour Training and Ohio Certified Nursery Technician (OCNT). He has taken course offerings for Landscape Design, Landscape Hardscapes, Landscape Systems Management, Plant & Horticulture Science, and Turf Science & Management. Landscape Construction & Turf Management instructor, Jason Lipot, nominated Bailey for this honor and commented, “Bailey is a very hard working and trustworthy individual who takes great pride in his work.”
Bailey is currently employed through the Career Center’s Early Placement program with Derby Meadows LLC, in Waterford, as a laborer. This fall, he plans to attend the Career Center – Adult Technical Training for the Chemical Operator program.
Photos: Isaac, Chloe, Bailey