MCCTC CELEBRATES SENIORS

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1 SUMMER 2012 CALENDAR MCCTC CELEBRATES SENIORS July 4 July 16 July 18 Aug. 8 Independence Day Board Meeting 4:30 p.m. Adult Ed Information Session 6 p.m. Adult Ed Information Session 6 p.m. Aug. 13 Adult Ed Orientation 6 p.m. Aug. 23 High School Orientation 7-9 p.m. Sept. 4 Sept. 7 First day of school High School Picnic In a room packed with proud family members, friends, teachers and staff, MCCTC honored the achievements of seniors at the Senior Awards Ceremony. This year s ceremony featured student speaker Jenna Hartman and the induction of Howard Friend into the MCCTC Wall of Fame. Hartman, a senior in the Culinary Arts program, told her fellow classmates that today marked the end of a long journey together. Two years ago we all came here for different reasons today we leave here knowing that anything is possible, she said. Mr. Friend, the first Superintendent of the then Mahoning County Joint Vocational School, echoed that sentiment in his speech, adding, You made a decision two years ago and today you made good on that decision, he said. He told students to remember that with any success or achievement in life there was someone who helped and supported you. I know I speak for the staff and parents that, today we are proud of you, he said. In addition to Mr. Friend and Hartman, MCCTC Superintendent Dr. Roan Craig also encouraged students to remember five simple words always do the right thing. I hope you live it and expect it from every person that you meet, she said. Congratulations seniors and best of luck in all that you do!

2 Dear students, parents, faculty and staff, Together we marked the end of another successful school year here at MCCTC with our Senior Awards Ceremony on June 6, As we watched the seniors walk across the stage to receive their awards, we were grateful for the opportunity to work with them and we want them to remember why they came to MCCTC. Our students made a choice at the end of their sophomore years to leave their home schools to pursue their passions here at MCCTC. It was a critical step and one that marked the beginning of each student s journey into a future career. Choosing the career-technical pathway takes a great deal of strength, determination and wisdom, and we, as a staff, are grateful you chose MCCTC. As the school year closes and we reflect on the many accomplishments of our students, I encourage the graduates to never lose sight of why they chose to attend MCCTC. That choice will serve as a catalyst for future professional and personal growth. I hope the graduates continue to cultivate their passions in their chosen career fields and I am confident of their ability to establish themselves in successful careers. To our juniors, we look forward to celebrating the 40th anniversary of MCCTC with you next year. Graduates, keep in touch with us congratulations and best wishes! Sincerely, IT student takes part in Seniors to Sophomores program When most students were winding down after a day of classes at MCCTC, Patrick Benjamin was gearing up for an evening of classes at Kent State University Salem. For up to four days a week, Benjamin would attend courses at the university and sometimes take on a fulltime course load. The senior in the Information Technology Programming and Simulation program is a part of the Seniors to Sophomores program, which allowed him to take a number of college courses for free. The program was an opportunity for me to get a lot of courses under my belt and for free. I also saw it as a way for me to work in my career faster, he said. A good amount of what I learned here at MCCTC really helped me in my college courses, Benjamin said. In addition to his academic classes, Benjamin is a member of the National Technical Honor Society, Quiz Bowl and Business Professionals of America. Now at the end of his second year in the program, Benjamin has completed 37 hours of college courses. Coupled with the hours he earned at MCCTC, he is well on his way to earning his degree. Next spring, he ll receive his associate degree in Computer Technology with a focus in Application Development. He plans to continue his education at Kent State Salem and earn his bachelor s degree. After completing college, Benjamin plans to pursue a career in computer programming where he can either develop software or video games. Dr. Roan M. Craig Adult Ed Career Development Information Sessions MCCTC Board of Education Dr. Roan M. Craig - Superintendent Blaise E. Karlovic - Treasurer Mr. Dominic Medina - President Mr. James Hall - Vice President Mr. Ronald Carcelli Mrs. Marie Dockry Attorney David Engler Attorney Kathi McNabb-Welsh Mr. Richard S. Scarsella Adult Career Education will host a series of informational sessions for adults looking to enter into a Career Development program. The sessions are free and will cover information on courses, textbooks, financial aid and much more. Upcoming sessions will be held: Wednesday, July 18, 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 6 p.m.

3 Market Street Elementary students visit MCCTC Mrs. Pagnotta s Early Childhood Education students and Mrs. Ritter s kindergarten class at Market Street Elementary capped off their year-long teaching partnership with a day of fun activities at MCCTC. The kindergarten students visited MCCTC and were treated to tours of several programs, arts and crafts projects and lunch. From finger printing in Criminal Justice to climbing into an airplane in Aviation, the kindergarten students were able to experience what it s like to be enrolled in the different programs at MCCTC. Students visited the Aviation, Interactive Multimedia, Criminal Justice, Exercise Science and Horticulture programs. The students ended their day by making pizza for lunch in the Culinary Arts kitchen. Prom 2012 Interactive Multimedia students host annual Students at MCCTC proved that one man s trash is really another s treasure with their annual Trash Bash on April 20. The event was held in celebration of Earth Day and it called on each student to turn trash into fashion. In preparation for the fashion show, juniors in the IMM program worked in teams to design original outfits using items that were destined for the trash or recycling bin. Whether it s a dress made from flattened pop cans or pants made from candy bar wrappers, students were challenged to think creatively and reinvent uses for recyclable items in a fun, fashionforward way. The event was held in partnership with the Green Team of the Mahoning Valley.

4 Adult Ed Culinary program serves up success Students in the Adult Career Education Culinary and Restaurant Management program are learning the ins and outs of the culinary industry as part of a new course at MCCTC. The program, taught by Chef Stephen Grant and Chef Sean Kushma, is in its first year at MCCTC. The course offers students the chance to earn ServSafe Food Safety and Responsible Alcohol Service Certification. Students will also learn basic to advanced cooking, basic baking, hospitality restaurant management, nutrition, human resources management and supervision, controlling food service costs and culinary math. In addition to class instruction, members of the culinary community are getting involved in the program. Danny Catullo of Catullo Prime Meats recently visited the program for a demonstration on how to break down a pig. He shared with students his butchering techniques and at the end of the course the class turned the cuts of meat into a meal. Kushma and Grant are both pleased with the progress of the program. Our students really want to be here and they want to learn. They re always anxious to go on to the next thing, Kushma said. One of the next big projects for the program begins this fall, when the program will operate The Bistro at MCCTC during evening hours. Students host Spring Plant Sale Helen Slack Tom Slaven MCCTC instructors receive honors Students in the Horticulture program sponsored their annual Spring Plant Sale. Horticulture students prepared items including assorted annuals, hanging baskets, patio planters, flats of flowers and fresh tomatoes and peppers. MCCTC Instructors Tom Slaven and Helen Slack each received awards in their profession. Slaven, a Biotechnology Instructor, was selected as a Class Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars. This award recognizes teacher role models who have made a lasting difference in their classroom by encouraging students to strive for excellence. In addition, Information Technology Instructor Helen Slack was awarded Master Teacher status by the Mahoning County Educational Service Center. This distinction is awarded based on several criteria including consistent leadership, focused collaboration, distinguished teaching and continued professional growth. MCCTC receives Auditor of State Award A recent financial audit of MCCTC by the Auditor of State Dave Yost s office has returned a clean audit report. MCCTC s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award. The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit.

5 New members inducted into National Technical Honor Society The National Technical Honor Society at MCCTC inducted 49 juniors and seniors into the organization during a ceremony at the Career Center. NTHS recognizes students for outstanding achievement in career and technical education. The society encourages higher academic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence and helps students find success in today s highly competitive workplace. Students inducted into NTHS are: SENIORS Jesika Brown Rikki Farina Jenna Hartman Allison Hassay David Heap Rhea Herns Tori Hoffman Aliza Kendeigh Valerie Liston Toni Mansfield Gary Minnie Brandon Mitchell Christopher Pasula Sunday Payton Bethany Prater Garrett Tanner Bonnie Thompson Ally Tresatti JUNIORS Grant Bagley Jillian Bailey Brittany Beery Haleigh Combs Tiana Craig Alysa DeGeorge Alexander Delawder Joshua Eddy Aidan Elias Dylan Erdel Benjamin Esterly Brandon Ferry Susan Garland Alyssa Higgins Dylan Householder Tina Kalenits Cara Koscak Kyle Maendel Courtney Mitchell Cheryl Reve Brayon Rhodes Erika Rigby Nathaniel Ritz Joshua Sawyers Kaitlyn Sharpe Daniel Starkey Paul Stevens Caitlin Vance Storm Vanek Catlyn Walker Darian Wilson Students take home top prizes at national, state competitions BPA Nationals Justin Humphrey and Mitchell Reynolds took home Third Place for Web Design Team at the BPA National Competition. SkillsUSA State Garrett Tanner received a Gold Medal in Aviation Maintenance and will be advancing to the National SkillsUSA Championship. Aspen Glaspell earned a Silver Medal in CNC Milling at the state competition. FCCLA State MCCTC Culinary Arts team received the Silver Medal in the Culinary Team Event. Team members are Catlyn Walker, Maiya Johnson, Brayon Rhodes and Sunday Payton. HOSA State Six students qualified for the National HOSA Competition after competing at the state level competition. Students representing MCCTC are Tori Hoffman, Cara Koscak, Danielle Majetich, Chelsea Rosile, Katie Sharpe and Storm Vanek. Summer Camp lets students explore careers MCCTC held its annual Summer Camp this year, giving campers the chance to experience a new career through engaging, hands-on activities. Programs offered this year were Aviation, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Engineering and Medical Occupations. Whether students were making pizza with Chef Matt, building composite structures in Aviation or practicing their nail polish technique in Cosmetology, campers were able to explore careers through engaging activities.

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