Four hundred seventy-one seniors were awarded certificates along with other student achievements and Career Passports marking the end of their career and technical training during Four County Career Center’s 45th annual Recognition Day Ceremony with over 1,800 parents and guests in attendance.
Career and Technical Education Director Rick Bachman was Presiding Chairman of the ceremonies. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bruno Kissner, Commercial Art (Tinora) accompanied by the Armed Services Recruiters and seniors enlisted in the armed services. Superintendent Tim Meister introduced Board of Education members. Guest speakers for the Recognition Day Program were senior students Kari Oberlin, Health Careers (Stryker); and Jose Avelares, Software Design & Web Development (Wauseon). Community Service Achievements were given by Emily Auch, Early Childhood Education (North Central).
Fifty-one students were named Outstanding Seniors for exemplary performance in their career and technical and academic programs and presented with award plaques by their department supervisors. Awards and scholarship monies of almost $800,000 to be used to further students’ education at community colleges and universities were also awarded during the ceremony.