Top students honor educators

BELLEFONTAINE – Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s top academic student scholars gave back to educators who have made a meaningful impact on their careers as students.  The senior students were recognized for their academic achievements during Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Third Annual Honored Educators Recognition Banquet, which then included a presentation to honor an educator, selected by the students, who has made a significant difference in their lives.
    The event was perfectly timed during National Teacher Appreciation Week, sponsored by the National Parent-Teacher Association, to recognize the contributions of educators in helping students succeed academically and in life.
    Students recognized for their academic achievements and the educators they honored included:
•    Jessica Abouaf, a senior Health Technology student from Indian Lake High School, honored Ms. Deborah Purcell, Health Technology instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Ashley Bisel, a senior Business Administration Technology student from Triad High School, honored Mr. Ryan Gilbert, English instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Mitchel Gates, a senior Building Maintenance student from Benjamin Logan High School, honored Ms. Paula Cullen, intervention specialist at Fremont City Schools
•    Jewel Guthrie, a senior Medical Care Services student from Benjamin Logan High School, honored Ms. Laura Donnelly, Medical Care Services Instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Kelly Kale, a senior Business Administration Technology student from Marysville High School, honored Ms. Heather Reed, Business Administration Technology instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Bridget Kerns, a senior Health Technology student from Benjamin Logan High School, honored Mr. Andrew Pinkerton, chemistry instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Shana Kirkpatrick, a senior Health Technology student from Kenton High School, honored her mother, Ms. Paula Payne
•    Ashley Kuch, a senior Cosmetology student from Benjamin Logan High School, honored Ms. Judy Gratz, Cosmetology instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Daniel McCully, a senior Health Technology student from Riverside High School, honored Mr. Caleb Lang, social studies instructor from Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Sherra Roseberry, a senior Health Technology student from Mechanicsburg High School, honored Ms. Melissa Sizemore, mathematics instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Breanna Schrader, a senior Printing and Graphic Arts student from Ridgemont High School, honored Mr. Tom Carrig, Printing and Graphic Arts instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Robert P. Smayda, Jr., a senior Electronics Engineering Technology student from Indian Lake High School, honored Mr. Mike Kouse, Electronics Engineering Technology instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Cody Smith, a senior Diesel Technology student from Marysville High School, honored Mr. John Wilson, Diesel Technology instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Ryan Sprang, a senior Information Technology student from Kenton High School, honored Mr. Joe Funkhouser, computer skills instructor at Kenton High School
•    Lynsey Stone, a senior Health Technology student from Upper Scioto Valley High School, honored Ms. Tammy Heitmeyer, Health Technology instructor at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Samantha Terrill, a senior Cosmetology student from Benjamin Logan High School, honored her great-grandmother, Ms. Kate Krout

    The evening was supported by local businesses including Ann Schmidt Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Wendy’s, Steve Austin’s Auto Group, Affordable Frames Plus, Benedetti Photography and All-Around Awards.  Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Culinary Arts program provided an array of desserts for the guests during the reception.