The Clare-Gladwin Career & Technical Education (CTE) program hosted its annual Student Excellence Award ceremony on May 7, 2024, celebrating the accomplishments of 390-plus CTE students from Clare, Beaverton, Farwell, Gladwin and Harrison. This event recognized several students in particular for their outstanding work in the classroom throughout the 2023-24 school year.
The awards ceremony held at the Magnus Center Campus was divided into two presentations, one each for the program’s morning and afternoon sessions. Attendees, including students and their families, were treated to stories of success from the past academic year.
CTE Director Eric Johnson delivered opening remarks, expressing gratitude to local administrators, superintendents, counselors and teachers for supporting CTE programming.
Speaking to the students, Johnson commended them, saying, "Today, we honor the commitment of our CTE students. We are proud of your initiative in leaving your local districts and taking on additional responsibilities, including safety training, hands-on labs, and work-based learning placements.
Johnson further highlighted the students' exceptional efforts, noting, "It's remarkable to see so many of you dedicating countless nights and weekends to engage in the leadership opportunities and competitions offered by CTE."
Throughout the ceremony, instructors recognized students for their achievements in various award categories, including Above and Beyond, Outstanding Student, and Most Improved. Those students included:
· Advanced Manufacturing - Above and Beyond - Brennen Beemer (HHS); Most Improved Student - Fabian Coon (HHS), Outstanding Student - Connor Christian (BHS); Work-Based Learning - Aaron Freeman (HHS).
· Agricultural Science - Above & Beyond Student - Megan Veitengruber CHS), Lillie Graham (FHS) and Faith St. Charles (FHS); Most Improved Student - Katie Sheldon (HHS) and Lillian Allison (CHS); Outstanding Student - Madison Jones (CHS) and Ava Geer (GHS); Work-Based Learning - Madison Forfinski (FHS) and Gracie Thurlow (GHS).
Automotive Technology - Above and Beyond - Wesley Stillion (HHS) and Jacob Cuddie (GHS); Most Improved Student - Aleah Todd (HHS) and Ashlynn Martinson (BHS); Outstanding Student - Matthew Firman (FHS) and Domanic Griffith (GHS).
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Construction Trades - Above and Beyond - Kolton Swartz (CHS), Matthew Mast (CHS) and Hayden Hubel (CHS); Most Improved - DJ Dombrowski (FHS), Ethan Kaczor (CHS) and Ethan Morford (FHS); Outstanding Student - Michael Wiley (CHS), Alex Krzyzanowski (CHS), Maximo MacDonald (CHS), Brayden Phillips (GHS) and Scott Inscho (GHS); Work-Based Learning - Jacob Brown (CHS), Reese Longstreth (BHS), Owhin Thompson (CHS) and Cody Muma (BHS).
· Criminal Justice - Above and Beyond - Emma Brown (FHS) and Josie Dungerow (GHS); Most Improved Student - Andrew Rechlin (GHS) and Tandyn Grafft (BHS); Outstanding Student - Cayla Barber (CHS) and Christine Seng (GHS); Work-Based Learning - Andrew Rechlin (GHS) and TJ Gumpher (GHS)
· Culinary Arts - Above and Beyond - Noah Walker (FHS) and Jasmin Fischer (FHS); Most Improved Student - Kenadee Overton (HHS) and Kari-ann Saint (HHS); Outstanding Student - Liberty Green (CHS), Kaylyn Outinen (HHS) and Brayden Dee (GHS); Work-Based Learning - Jayden McCown (CHS) and Bea Ford (FHS).
Diesel Technology and Heavy Equipment - Above & Beyond Student - Jesse Huber (CHS); Most Improved Student - Michael (Alex) Morris (HHS); Outstanding Student - Donavin Marshall (CHS).
· Digital Media - Above and Beyond - Lindsay DeHerrera (HHS) and Nik Mattoon (GHS); Most Improved Student - Traeton Celestino (GHS) and Ethan Pagel (GHS); Outstanding Student - Angie Snow (HHS), Leilani Leugers (GHS), Jacob Larsen (FHS), Emma Wilber (BHS) and Colton Kleinhardt (CHS); Work-Based Learning - Lyric Eaton (GHS).
· Education Occupations - Above and Beyond - Kaitlyn Bailey (HHS) and Javier Beavers (HHS); Most Improved Student - Alyvia McIvor (CHS) and Destiny Breece (GHS); Outstanding Student - Rose Miedzianowski (FHS) and Maggie Lewis (HHS); Work-Based Learning - Grayson Rodgers (FHS) and Tricia Pyrzewski (GHS).
Health Occupations - Above and Beyond - Matthew Holmes (HHS) and Clara Wrona (FHS); Most Improved Student - Hunter Rouleau (HHS) and Joselin Pero (FHS); Outstanding Student - Kaydasin Sant (HHS) and Taylor Shull (HHS); Work-Based Learning - Mackenzy Warner (CHS) and Nolyn (Lexis) Bell (BHS).
· Welding - Above and Beyond - Tustyn Yarger (CHS) and Nick Ficek (BHS); Most Improved Student - Brody Hulme (GHS) and Emily Morgan (GHS); Outstanding Student - Wyatt Dole (CHS) and Tucker Trinca (GHS).