2019 MVCTC National Technical Honor Society Inductees
03/26/2019
Englewood, Ohio – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) inducted students into National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The NTHS students, as well as their honored educators from MVCTC and their partner school district, were recognized in a ceremony at MVCTC in front of family and friends.
Students selected for NTHS based on the following requirements: a 3.75-grade point average or higher, 97 percent attendance, passed all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test and teacher recommendations. Each of the 2019 inductees is the recipient of a $500 scholarship made possible by the MVCTC Education Foundation.
Angel Adams (Early Childhood Education student from Valley View)
- Honored Educators – MVCTC English teacher Doug Pultz and Valley View teacher Nathan Cottingim
- Parents - Daniel and Anissa Adams, Farmersville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC - “Getting to develop my career path by exploring options in my lab. I was not sure what I wanted to do with my life before coming to MVCTC, but through my teachers and experiences, I am finally sure of myself. It is an amazing feeling.”
- Future Plans - Attending Miami University in Oxford for a major in Social Studies/Math Middle Childhood Education. “I plan on teaching while in college with my MVCTC certifications, and afterward with my new experiences from college.”
Alexandria Allen (Early Childhood Education student from New Lebanon)
- Honored Educators – MVCTC Substitute teacher, Lauretta Williams and New Lebanon teacher, Shanda Nugent
- Parents - Kevin Allen and Shannon Earls
- Best experience while attending MVCTC - “To better my education, further my understanding and love of teaching, and challenge me to do my best.”
- Future Plans - “To further my education in early childhood education at Sinclair then transferring to the University of Dayton.”
Natalie Aviles Torres (Veterinary Science student from West Carrollton)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Veterinary Science teacher Christa Nealeigh and West Carrollton teacher Emily Earl
- Parents - Miguel Aviles Bayamon and Roxeanne Torres Diaz Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC - “I feel that the best thing that MVCTC has given me are the skills and knowledge needed to develop my career and have a successful future. I have been able to go places, try new things and challenge myself in ways. I will be forever grateful for the knowledge I have obtained from MVCTC.”
- Future Plans - “My future plans are to attend The Ohio State University for a Biology major. After that I plan to attend Vet school to continue pursuing my dream of becoming a Veterinarian.”
Kayla Awan (Health Careers student from Wayne)
- Honored educator – MVCTC teacher Lori Helman
- Parents - Sean and Melissa Awan Huber Heights.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Meeting new friends and becoming prepared in my career field.”
- Future Plans – “To attend Sinclair and then Wright State to become a nurse practitioner.”
Jo-Dee Baker (Health Careers student from New Lebanon)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Cindy Booth and New Lebanon teacher Teresa Mangen
- Parent - Tracy Baker New Lebanon.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Building relationships, gaining knowledge and getting a feel for my future career.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to attend Sinclair for my associates in Nursing and transfer to Wright State for my bachelors in Nursing.”
Valerie Baker (Graphic Commercial Art student from Milton-Union)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Graphic Commercial Art teacher Jack Spitler and Milton-Union teacher Joe Knostman
- Parents - Albert Baker West Milton and Rebecca Baker Englewood
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Making new friends”
- Future Plans – “Going to school at the Modern College of Art and Design”
Justin Beeker (Computer Network Engineering student from Tipp City)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Science teacher Rob Klepinger and Tippecanoe High School teacher Diana Bee
- Parents - Jack Beeker and Erica Mann Tipp City
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “My best experience at MVCTC was competing in BPA at the state level in Columbus last year.”
- Future Plans – “go to Sinclair to get an associates degree in IT then go to a four-year college to start a bachelors degree in electrical engineering.”
Carsten Benge (Robotics and Automation student from Tipp City)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Calculus teacher Frank Wright and Tippecanoe History teacher Joe Bellas
- Parents - Chris and Cary Benge Tipp City
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Pursuing an education that will help me in the future”
- Future Plans – “Going to University of Cincinnati for Electrical Engineering”
Bailey Boardman (Graphic Commercial Art student from Vandalia Butler)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Graphic Arts teacher Jacks Spitler and Vandalia-Butler teacher Kevin Longley
- Parents - Andrew and Tammy Boardman, Vandalia
Logan Bowers (Game Programming and Web Applications student from National Trail)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Game Programming & Web Applications teacher Melissa Goodall and National Trail teacher Heidi Perry
- Parents - Steve Bowers Richmond and Sara Horn Eldorado
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “The interaction of many different people from every background.”
- Future Plans – “Attend Sinclair to continue pursuance of computer science.”
Caleb Boyd (Computer Network Engineering student from Miamisburg)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Computer Networking teacher John Underwood and Miamisburg Science teacher Nathan Hatton
- Parent - Kerry Boyd Miamisburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Going to BPA Nationals and getting third in the Nation for Computer Networking Technology.”
- Future Plans – “To go to Sinclair and earn an associate then transfer to University of Cincinnati to earn a bachelor's in Information Technology.”
Jonathon Bronson (Aviation Maintenance Technician student from Eaton High School)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Junior Aviation Maintenance teacher Ryan Bruss and Eaton High School teacher Robin Mirovsky
- Parents - Robert and Trina Bronson of Eaton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Being able to learn new and improve skills to better my abilities as a mechanic “
- Future Plans – “After high school, I plan on furthering my career in the aviation field with one day hopefully becoming a commercial pilot”
Mackenzie Brown (Digital Design Technology student from West Carrollton)
- Honored educators – MVCTC British Literature teacher Beth Hughes and West Carrollton Music teacher Laura Bukosky
- Parent - Teresa Brown West Carrollton.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “My best experience at the MVCTC is all of the new friends I was able to meet. I met so many amazing people that have definitely made my MVCTC years amazing.”
- Future Plans – “After High School, I plan on attending the Notre Dame College and going to school for Graphic Design and Business Management.”
Shelly Brumbaugh (Medical Office Management student from Franklin Monroe)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Medical Office Management teacher Rusty Sink and Franklin Monroe High School Science teacher Samantha Porter
- Parents - Delvin and Karen Brumbaugh, Arcanum
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Representing MVCTC while going to nationals in Dallas, Texas for BPA competitions. “
- Future Plans – “Continue working the hardest I can at my job, do some traveling, and possibly go on to do more schooling to become an Ophthalmic Assistant.”
Sydnee Brush (Veterinary Science student from Vandalia Butler)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Substitute teacher, Lauretta Williams, and Vandalia Butler teacher Marcia Grove
- Parents - Brad and Krystal Brush, Vandalia.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “While attending MVCTC I have learned that diversity and being different is okay. I have learned that to succeed, you must fail. MVCTC had opened my eyes to the real world and I could not be any more thankful for all the outstanding opportunities that have been offered to me. I have learned so many new things at MVCTC. I love the fact that MVCTC makes everyone feel welcomed. I have learned to keep my head up when things do not go as planned.”
- Future Plans – “My future plans after high school is to join the Air National Guard. This summer I will most likely be attending boot camp in Texas. I plan to work on base and/or serve my few weekends a month. While doing this, I plan to attend college at Findlay University.”
Bailey Buck (Hospitality Services student from Miami East)
- Honored educators – MVCTC teacher Lindsay Griffin and Miami East principal Todd Gentis
- Parents - James and Holly Buck, Troy
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Always being helpful to people who need help with stuff.”
- Future Plans – “My future plans are to go out into the workforce.”
Garrett Burton (Auto Collision student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Auto Collision teacher Chuck Phillabaum and Northmont Elementary School teacher Maria Schreiber.
- Parents - Joshua and Angela Burton, Englewood.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Gaining a better feel for a career”
- Future Plans – “Attend Sinclair Community College and jump into working for a dealership.”
Arianna Caixba (Health Careers student from Mississinawa Valley)
- Honored educators – MVCTC teacher Tina Deeter and Mississinawa Valley English teacher Renee Bergman
- Parents - Juan and Staci Caixba, Union City.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Learning new things about my future career and making new friends.”
- Future Plans – “to attend Sinclair and obtain my LPN then further my career to become a Registered Nurse.”
Brandan Carpenter (Allied Health student from Wayne)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Microbiology teacher Corrie Lievsay and Wayne High School teacher Leslie Perry
- Parents - James and Kimberly Carpenter, Huber Heights
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Earning my STNA Certification”
- Future Plans – “going to college to further my education”
Thane Class (Game Programming & Web Applications student from Twin Valley South)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Game Programming and Web Applications teacher Melissa Goodall and Twin Valley South Band teacher Garrett Smith
- Parents - Chad and Tabatha Class, West Alexandria.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “meeting new people and taking classes that my home school doesn't offer”
- Future Plans – “To go to college and get a degree in Computer Science”
Erin Cordell (Allied Health student from Tri-County North)
- Honored educator – MVCTC Allied Health Teacher Tonya Barnett
- Parent - Scott Cordell, Lewisburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Gaining skills in healthcare as well as getting more friends”
- Future Plans – “Go to Sinclair and work as an STNA”
Riley Cruse (Early Childhood Education student from Tri-County North)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Algebra teacher Mark Brockman and Tri-County North Coach and teacher Jen Boggs
- Parents - Robert and Lynda Cruse, Brookville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Meeting all my new friends and all the experience I have received to help me with my future career.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to attend Heidelberg University to major in Early Childhood Education and Special Intervention while playing softball.”
Dylan Curtin (Sports Medicine student from Tri-County North)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Sports Medicine teacher Matt Money and Tri-County North teacher Rusty Hutchinson
- Parents - Darren Curtin Brookville and Angela Curtin Arcanum
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Learning about my career field in lab and watching myself grow as a student because of lab”
- Future Plans – “Attend Xavier University and earn a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master's degree in athletic training”
Chase Davis (Aviation Maintenance Technician student from Brookville)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Aviation maintenance technician teacher Ryan Bruss and Brookville high school teacher Nick Wright
- Parents - Scott and Marie Davis, Brookville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Improving my working skills for an enjoyable future in the aviation world.”
- Future Plans – “I am attending Sinclair this fall and pursuing a career in professional piloting.”
Kasie Durham (Health Careers student from Bethel)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Health Occupations teacher Emily Powers and Bethel Cheerleading Coach Kim Osborne
- Parents - James and Dawnyel Durham, Tipp City
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “My best experience at MVCTC has been enabling myself to open up to people and being able to effectively communicate and take leadership roles in situations where I would have been too shy to participate in otherwise. I have also experienced new friendships and relationships with people I would have never met. Also, I have got a jump start in the career of my choice, nursing.”
- Future Plans – “My futures plans after high school are to attend Morehead State University where I will study Nursing and obtain my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I will work throughout college.”
Ariyana Elder (Graphic Commercial Art student from Wayne)
- Honored educator – MVCTC Math teacher Brenda Wheat
- Parents - Jeff Elder Dayton and Lauren Stovall Huber Heights
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Lab has definitely been my best experience, being able to watch myself grow, as well as watch my peers around me grow is a great experience. Not only that, but I became close to my peers and watched our friendships grow.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to go to Sinclair for graphic design then transfer to a 4-year art college”
Blanca Estrella Fuentes (Dental Assistant student from Bethel)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Dental Assisting teacher Abbie Hartman and Bethel Elementary School teacher Rita Boyer
- Parents - Alfredo and Maria E Fuentes, New Carlisle
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Meeting new people and my lab classmates becoming my family!”
- Future Plans – “Attend Sinclair Community College for the Dental Hygiene Program”
Adrianna Flora (Criminal Justice student from Franklin Monroe)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Criminal Justice teacher Chris Kash and MVCTC English teacher Gail Forbes
- Parents - Brian Flora, Greenville, and Marie Flora, Englewood
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Meeting new people and receiving certifications from my lab.”
- Future Plans – “United States Air Force”
Makenna Floyd (Allied Health student from Bethel)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Allied Health teacher Tonya Barnett and Bethel High School teacher Traci Brewer
- Parents -Louis and Cindy Floyd, Tipp City
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Making tons of new friends and learning skills that will allow me to become a state tested nursing assistant so I can work at a hospital after I graduate.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to attend Utah State University in the fall majoring in Biology and taking pre-med courses.”
Desiray Fourman (Animal Care and Management student from Tri-Village)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Animal Care and Management teacher Christy Blauvelt and Tri-Village teacher Bonita Breining
- Parents - Rocky and Tabitha Fourman, New Paris
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Lab has been my best experience its made me meet some really great people as well as giving me many opportunities.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to further my education in an animal related field.”
Preston Fox (Computer Network Engineering student from Arcanum)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Computer Network Engineering teacher John Underwood and Arcanum High School teacher Matt Grote
- Parents - David and Delanee Fox, Ithaca
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Going to BPA State Competitions”
- Future Plans – “Go to college and study a computer-related field”
Ann Frazier (Health Careers student from Valley View)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Health Careers teacher Tina Deeter and Valley View Music/Band teacher, Mike Burns
- Parents - Paul and Karen Frazier, Germantown
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “My best experience while attending MVCTC is getting to meet many new people and creating new friends and relationships.”
- Future Plans – “attend college to achieve my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and work at a children's hospital in the emergency room.”
Macy Galaviz (Graphic Commercial Art student from Vandalia Butler)
- Honored educators – MVCTC British Literature teacher Beth Hughes
- Parents - Michael Galaviz of Troy and Tracy Lawson of Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Coming here, I have been able to connect with people I would have never met before and they have shaped my life in numerous ways. The education I have been able to acquire here is along the lines of what I desire in the future years of my life.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to further my education with environmental sciences and keep art close to me as a passion.”
Emily Gariety (Allied Health student from Ansonia)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Allied Health teacher Beth Deaton and Ansonia teacher Mary Lochtefeld
- Parents - Jeff and Shirley Gariety, Ansonia
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “creating life long friendships”
- Future Plans – “attend Sinclair for surgical tech then attend a surgical assistant program to become a first-hand surgical assistant”
Myckala Geisler (Veterinary Science student from Miamisburg)
- Honored educators – MVCTC math teacher Mark Brockman and Jen Houtz-Gillman
- Parent – William Geisler, Miamisburg
Kaylee Gentner (Health Careers student from Wayne)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Health Careers teacher Tina Deeter and Huber Heights English teacher Ms. Dayna Pack
- Parent - Karen Gentner, Huber Heights
- Best experience while attending MVCTC – “Meeting new people”
- Future Plans – “Becoming a care flight nurse”
Alexandra Gerard (Media and Video Production student from Vandalia Butler)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Math teacher Frank Wright and Butler Social Studies teacher Bob Dadey
- Parents – William and Sandra Gerard, Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Taking opportunities and making friends with unexpected people”
- Future Plans – “To attend The Modern College of Design for Advertising Art”
Jordan Green (Robotics and Automation student from Valley View)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Robotics and Automation teacher Van Henderson and Valley View teacher Keith Shultz
- Parents - Jerry and Joyce, Green Germantown
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Chemistry Class”
- Future Plans –“To attend Sinclair Community College”
Christine Grow (Early Childhood Education student from Brookville)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Tiffany Minton and Brookville Agriculture teacher Nick Wright
- Parents - Dudley Grow Brookville and Wendy Goldshot Brookville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My Early Childhood Education lab”
- Future Plans – “I will be attending Sinclair to continue my early childhood education career.”
Maegann Hackworth (Medical Office Management student from Arcanum)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Medical Office Management Teacher Rusty Sink and Arcanum High School teacher Tim Pfahler
- Parents - Steve and Tammi Hackworth, Arcanum
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience that I've had while attending MVCTC is having been able to go to lab every day and begin learning skills valuable to the workforce. Through MVCTC I was able to apply those skills and obtain a job through the internship opportunity that the school offers. I am now able to obtain work experience while finishing my schooling.”
- Future Plans – “My future plans are to continue working at the office I'm currently employed at. Eventually, I would like to be able to obtain a higher level job such as an office manager.”
Eric Halderman (Retail Agriculture Services student from Eaton)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Retail Agriculture Services teacher Eva Wiley and Eaton High School teacher Christy Cassel
- Parents - Mike and Kelly Halderman, Camden
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Meeting friends”
- Future Plans – “Employment”
Kayla Hale (Criminal Justice student from Miamisburg)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Criminal Justice teacher Chris Kash and Miamisburg High School teacher, Mrs. Kennard.
- Parents, Todd, and Heather Hale Miamisburg.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience has been learning the certifications needed for my program through the new friends I have made”
- Future Plans – “I plan on going to Bowling Green State University for Chemistry/Forensics and American Sign Language”
Jesse Hall (Automotive Technology student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Jillian Tegtmeyer
- Parents - Darrell and Sara Hall, Brookville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience while attending MVCTC would have been my experience with my English teacher Mrs. Tegtmeyer, encouraging me to learn English which has always been one of my roughest subjects.”
- Future Plans – “My future plans after high school are to continue my apprenticeship job and continue my training from my mentor, then I will return to MVCTC for adult education or continue on to a college to further my Precision Machining education.”
J'La Herring (Biotechnology student from Belmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Biotechnology teacher Erin Molden. Dayton Regional STEM School teacher Mandi Schultz
- Parents - Jason Herring Dayton and Ana Mabson Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Being able to meet people that I would have never interacted with”
- Future Plans – “To pursue a career in forensic psychology and hopefully go to school until I reach my doctorate”
Emma Hicks (Allied Health student from Eaton High School)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Chemistry teacher Jared McLear and Guidance Counselor teacher Leah Perry
- Parents - Tommy and Tonya Hicks, Camden
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience while attending MVCTC would be all of my interactions with the MVCTC staff. The teachers, lab teachers, principals, etc. all have shown that they care about the students' education and put in the extra work to make sure they get the best education possible.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to continue my education at Sinclair Community College in their Nursing program to obtain my RN licensure. While doing that I will work at a long term care facility or hospital with the STNA certification MVCTC helped me achieve in my program.”
Josh Hivner (HVAC student from Troy Christian)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Government teacher David Sanford and History teacher, Mr. Brubaker.
- Parents - Ben and Cheri Hivner, Huber Heights
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Being able to participate in the apprenticeship program.”
- Future Plans – “Work”
Adriana Hodapp (Criminal Justice student from Eaton)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Forensic Science teacher Jeff Toms and Eaton Math teacher Gina Melling
- Parents - Christopher and Pamela Hodapp, Eaton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The best experience was gaining new bonds and friendships throughout the years”
- Future Plans – “After high school I plan on going into the military and u,ltimately become a police officer”
Karli Jacobs (Firefighter/EMS student from Miami East)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Lab teacher John Shaw and Miami East science teacher, Mrs. Weber
- Parents - Todd Lane, Dallas and Mary Jacobs, Troy
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience here at MVCTC would be having the ability to work towards a career that I wish to pursue while still attending high school. “
- Future Plans – “I ship out for the US Navy on July 30”
Elizabeth Jones (Health Careers student from National Trail)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Health Careers teacher Tina Deeter and MVCTC National Trail FFA teacher Carmen Kennel
- Parents - Sean and Tammy Jones, New Paris
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The best experience while attending MVCTC was meeting all my friends and being able to come out of my shell.”
- Future Plans – “My future plans after High School is to continue my career by going to Nursing School and eventually becoming a Nurse Practitioner.”
Amber Kinnison (Criminal Justice student from Miami East)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Criminal Justice teacher Chris Kash and Miami East English teacher, Mrs. Perry
- Parents - David and Cheryl Kinnison, Piqua
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Being able to receive a lot of certifications and meeting a lot of new people.”
- Future Plans – “Attend Sinclair for Law Enforcement”
Tessah Knisley (Computer Network Engineering student from Tri-County North)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Chemistry teacher Rob Klepinger and Tri-County North teacher Mrs. Ferriell
- Parents - Michael and Sonya Knisley, Arcanum
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Meeting new people”
- Future Plans – “Go to college to study cybersecurity”
Madelyn Koontz (Allied Health student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Allied Health teacher Beth Deaton and Northmont teacher, Mr. Dakin
- Parents - Dustin and Sara Koontz, Brookville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The opportunities I've had because of lab”
- Future Plans – “Go on to be an E.R. or Traveling Nurse”
Sara Lahlali (Criminal Justice student from Wayne)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Former Forensics teacher Jeff Toms and Wayne High School teacher, Susan Hieber
- Parents - Malik and Queen Lahlali, Huber Heights
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Learning a lot of hands-on stuff in my Criminal Justice lab and making amazing, lifelong friends.”
- Future Plans – “Attending Wright State University to further my education in Criminal Justice while working a dispatching job.”
Hailey Lauterbur (Media and Video Production student from Milton-Union)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Lab Teacher Patrick Carlisle and Milton-Union High School teacher Mary August
- Parents - Adam and Jennifer Lauterbur, West Milton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Getting new opportunities, meeting new people, and being able to start fresh in a new environment with people of many backgrounds, and getting to do what I love every day in my lab with friends that I love equally as much.”
- Future Plans – “As of right now, I would like to take a year off of school to explore and go on adventures, pursue my passions, talents, and hobbies, and take some quality time to learn about myself, then go back to school and be ready to learn more in my fields of study”
Trinity Layman (Medical Office Management student from Arcanum)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Medical Office Management teacher Rusty Sink and Director of Arcanum Virtual Academy Jim Gray
- Parents - Dustin and Amber Layman, Greenville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience so far while attending MVCTC has been the people and the opportunities. One thing in particular though would be becoming a Business Professionals of America Chapter and Regional Officer. Becoming an officer helped me come out of my shell even more then CTC had already done and has taught me so much as far as organization and working together with others. I have met so many new people and am honored to call them my friends. I can't wait to see what opportunities this experience will bring.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to continue working my through my internship as a chiropractors assistant, maybe in the near future go to school for Massage Therapy. I plan to get married, start a family and live whatever life God has planned for me.”
Hunter Lee (Aviation Maintenance Technician student from National Trail)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Senior Aviation Maintenance teacher Eric Bickel and National Trail Local Schools Teacher Brain McKnight
- Parents - Eric and Cindy Lee, West Manchester
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Passing the FAA Airframe and General written test”
- Future Plans – “Join the United States Coast Guard and serve for 20 years.”
Malachi Markley (Diesel Power Technologies student from Tri-Village)
- Honored educator – MVCTC Diesel Technology teacher Larry Seibel
- Parents - Malcolm and Hannah Markley, New Paris
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience it all meeting all the people and getting to know so many people”
- Future Plans – “I plan to work at the apprenticeship job I am working at now”
Jordan Mastroianni (Sports Management and Marketing student from Vandalia Butler)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Sports Marketing teacher Zachary Gueth and Tippecanoe City Schools teacher Matt Lieber
- Parents - Jason Mastroianni Huber Heights and Melissa Gard Vandalia
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Meeting new people from different schools”
- Future Plans – “Go to college and get a bachelor's degree”
Brennan McCabe (Computer Repair and Technical Support student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Computer Repair and Technical Support teacher Amy Sugden
- Parents - William and Birgit McCabe, Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience at MVCTC was going to lab every day and working with all of my friends.
- Future Plans – “After high school i plan on attending college at Sinclair and continuing my advanced placement employment at Data Yard”
Miranda McClurg (Allied Health student from Versailles)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Allied Health teacher Tonya Barnett and Versailles teacher, Ryan Robe
- Parents - Michael and Ramona McClurg, Rossburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “All the new friends that I've made and all the opportunities that are out there for me.”
- Future Plans – “I plan on going to Sinclair for nursing while running for Ansonia squad. I hope to become a care flight nurse.”
Cameron McCormick (Computer Repair and Technical Support student from Northridge)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Gail Forbes and Northridge - Nurse and Tennis Coach teacher Shane Allison
- Parent - Misty Combs, Englewood
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Getting to know all the people that I've met in my lab class as well as my academics.”
- Future Plans – “Getting my A+ Certification and then getting an Associate's from Sinclair in Secure System Administration.”
Rivers McShirley (Graphic Commercial Art student from Tri-County North)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Doug Pultz and Tri-County North High School teacher, Terra Moniaci.
- Parents - Michael McShirley Dayton and Dawn Vaske Miamisburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience here at MVCTC has been the expansion of my friend group allowing me to surround myself with like minded, supportive people and come out of my bubble.”
- Future Plans – “My plans after high school are to continue my education in the field of Graphic Art”
Jake Meeker (Robotics and Automation student from Miamisburg)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Robotics and Automation teacher Van Henderson. Miamisburg Middle School teacher, Tom Madigan.
- Parent - Sharon Meeker, Miamisburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience while attending MVCTC has been getting to meet all of the new people that have similar life goals to go along with mine, and building connections with them which could be useful in my future.”
- Future Plans – “My plans after high school are to either go to Sinclair for 2 years, or go to the University of Evansville if I can get a really good scholarship to attend. Another alternative it to go to Sinclair for 2 years, and then attend the University of Evansville.”
Sidney Mowell (Graphic Commercial Art student from Twin Valley South)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Graphic Commercial Art teacher Lisa Hetzer and Twin Valley South teacher, Alice Dinicola
- Parents - Matthew and Amanda Mowell, West Alexandria
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The Staff and friendships”
- Future Plans – “College”
Jalie Newingham (Retail Agriculture Services student from Valley View)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Special Education Coordinator Melissa Iser and Valley View teacher, Kim Greenup
- Parents - Darrell and Glenda Newingham, Germantown
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Making new friends”
- Future Plans – “Attend Sinclair”
Jacob Nijak (Criminal Justice student from Miamisburg)
- Honored educator – MVCTC Forensics teacher Jeff Toms
- Parent - Chris Nijak, Miamisburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The different types of classes MVCTC offers”
- Future Plans – “Work at the Montgomery County Sheriffs Office”
Rylen Perkins (Architectural Design student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Architecture Design teacher Doug Bowermeister and Northmont teacher, Mr. Broering
- Parents - Chris and Tiffani Perkins, Englewood
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Being able to experience my program (LAB class)”
- Future Plans – “Going to college and further my education”
Lillian Pietrzak (Medical Office Management student from New Lebanon)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Medical Office Management teacher Rusty Sink and Dixie Midde School teacher, Teresa Mangen
- Parents - Adam and Aimee Pietrzak, Brookville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The best experience I had while at MVCTC was becoming a BPA officer. Through this opportunity I have learned so many things and had to take on more responsibility. While being part the officer team, I have made new friends with new people, been pushed out of my comfort zone to speak in front of groups of people and take the lead with different tasks throughout the school year.”
- Future Plans – “After high school I plan on continuing my education at Sinclair College and traveling as much as possible.”
Zacheriah Polster (Veterinary Science student from Brookville)
- Honored educator – MVCTC Mathematics teacher, Frank Wright
- Parents - Michael and Jody Polster, Brookville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Learning about blood work and Animal Care Procedures”
- Future Plans – “College for Zoological Studies”
Madyson Richards (Early Childhood Education student from Arcanum)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Early Childhood Education Alicia Newman and Arcanum-Butler teacher, Marla Miller.
- Parents - Michael Richards Union City and Cari Hoffman Arcanum
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience while attending MVCTC is creating new friendships, opening up more as a person, and further advancing my education.”
- Future Plans – “I plan on going to Sinclair for 2 years then transfer to Bowling Green to earn my Bachelors Degree in Elementary teaching.”
Elijah Richter (Sports Medicine student from Valley View)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Sports Medicine teacher Matt Money and Valley View High School teacher, Andy Berry.
- Parents - Tracy and Johnna Richter, Farmersville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Making new friends and preparing for my future”
- Future Plans – “Go to college and become a physical therapist”
Marissa Roark (Firefighter/EMS student from Tri-Village)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Firefighter/EMS teacher, Capt. John Shaw and Special Education teacher Dana Heckman
- Parents - Miles and Kami Stump, Greenville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The ability to meet new people and become apart of something great..like going to school to become a Level 2 FF and EMT!”
- Future Plans – “I will continue my education at Sinclair where I will attend there Paramedic program.”
Kash Roberts (Cosmetology student from Valley View)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Cosmetology teacher Monica Bir and Valley View Spanish teacher, Mr. Cottingim
- Parents - Timothy Roberts Miamisburg and Dawn Roberts Farmersville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The friends”
- Future Plans – “Sinclair Community College”
Taylor Roberts (Early Childhood Education student from Vandalia)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Functions & Trignometry teacher Brenda Wheat and Vandalia-Butler French teacher, Caitlin Krueger-Meyer
- Parents - Ben Short and Laura Roberts Vandalia
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience while attending MVCTC was getting to learn more about the career field I want to join. I also think another one of my best experiences was getting to meet new people while attending MVCTC and making life-long friends.”
- Future Plans – “My future plans after high school is to go to The University of Akron and major in Early Childhood Education. I hope to become an elementary teacher or work at a daycare center.”
Sony Rothwell (Graphic Commercial Art student from Tri-Village)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Graphic Commercial Art teacher Jack Spitler and Tri-Village teacher Maylanda Davis
- Parent - Brandy Cromwell, New Madison
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Learning more about the work field of being a graphic designer and meeting new people. My lab teachers and teachers have had an impact on my life as well.”
- Future Plans – “Going to college. In the future I would also like to work on being a graphic designer for a zoo.”
Keeley Salyers (Health Careers student from Miamisburg)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Health Careers teacher Emily Powers and Miamisburg Special Education teacher, Martie Smith
- Parents - Keith and April Salyers, Miamisburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience at MVCTC is meeting new people and learning the skills that will be useful for my career.”
- Future Plans – “My future plans after high school are going to Sinclair and then transfer to get my BSN in nursing.”
Isaac Schmitmeyer (HVAC student from Franklin Monroe)
- Honored educators – MVCTC HVAC teacher Doug Clark and Franklin Monroe teacher, Mr. Ingold
- Parents - Doug and Cathy Schmitmeyer, Greenville.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Being able to make money while I’m learning in school”
- Future Plans – “I plan to work at my apprenticeship job after I graduate”
Aaron Scholl (Electrical Trades student from Eaton)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Electrical Trades teacher Greg Bauer and Eaton Math Teacher Ms. Herzog
- Parents - Bryan and Patricia Scholl, Eaton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The opportunity to be able to meet new people”
- Future Plans – “I plan on attending IU for a business degree”
Brandon Smeltzer (Heavy Equipment Operator student from Tri-County North)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Doug Pultz and Tri-County North teacher, Mrs. Ferriel
- Parents - Ronald and Stacy Smeltzer, Lewisburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Meeting new people and creating new friendships.”
- Future Plans – “Become a pilot in the United States Air Force.”
Chase Solberg (Graphic Commercial Art student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Graphic Commercial Art teacher Jack Spitler and Northmont teacher Christine Hall
- Parents - Derek and Amy Stomberger, Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience while attending MVCTC has been discovering who I am as a person and seeing the capability I have to pursue my goals.”
- Future Plans – “Attend Sinclair for two years then attend a university, which is undecided at the moment.”
Elizabeth Sorrell (Hospitality Services student from Carlisle)
- Honored educators – MVCTC teacher Tammi Newbourn and Carlisle PE teacher Salyer Michael
- Parents - Ronald and Cindy Sorrell, Carlisle
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Being treated like adults”
- Future Plans – “going to college”
Hunter Spieles (Biotechnology student from Vandalia)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Biotechnology teacher Erin Molden and Vandalia Biology and AP Biology teacher, Patrick Cloud
- Parents - Scott and Kit Spieles, Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Making new friends and experiencing new things”
- Future Plans – “Attend Ohio Northern University for their Pharmacy Program”
Melaney Stewart (Health Careers student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC teacher Beth Hughes and Kleptz Early Learning Center teacher, Mrs. Siefert.
- Parents - Greg Stewart Clayton and Chrystal Burris Clayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience while attending MVCTC was both meeting new people, and even finding my new best friend in my lab, and getting the education to have a head start on my future career. I will have (hopefully) passed my STNA test in April before graduating and start working in a hospital in this position.”
- Future Plans – “For college, I plan to go to Sinclair to become RN and then transfer to Kettering to get my BSN and continue as a Labor and Delivery Nurse”
Lainee Stiver (Media and Video Production student from Valley View)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Doug Pultz
- Parents - Paul and Lori Stiver, Germantown
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience from MVCTC is getting out of my comfort zone and becoming a student ambassador, beginning an internship and meeting new people.”
- Future Plans – “After high school I plan to attend college where I hope to run cross country and track while studying for a degree in Film Production.”
Lauryn Templeton (Early Childhood Education student from Miamisburg)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Mathematics teacher Mark Brockman and Miamisburg High School teacher, LeeAnn Kinner
- Parents - Sean Templeton Vandalia and Teri Bradley Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Competing in FCCLA”
- Future Plans – “Attend Bowling Green State University for Integrated Mathematics”
Megan Trittschuh (Allied Health student from Milton-Union)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Biology teacher Jessica Knisley and Milton-Union Science teacher, Luke Kinninger.
- Parents - Scott and Amanda Trittschuh, West Milton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience at CTC would have to be receiving my STNA”
- Future Plans – “Sinclair for 2 years for my RN and then taking online classes to receive my BSN, all the while working in a hospital.”
Jackson Trottier (Welding student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Welding teacher Lee Nelson
- Parents - Gilles and Teri Trottier, Englewood
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Getting to learn a hands on skilled trade that will help me in my future.”
- Future Plans – “Hobart Welding School”
Ryan Trottier (Firefighter/EMS student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Firefighter/EMS Program teacher John Shaw and Northmont High School teacher Mr. Whetstone
- Parents - Daniel and Sandra Trottier, Dayton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Learning and experiencing the Fire Service”
- Future Plans – “Go to Sinclair to get my Fire Science/Paramedic Associates Degree and work full time at a Fire Department.”
Kathryn Trout (Digital Design Technology student from Carlisle)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Digital Design teacher Donita Massing and Gifted Teacher at Grigsby Intermediate teacher, Janese Griffin
- Parents - Greg and Pam Trout, Carlisle
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Meeting new friends and being in an environment where I can grow as a person”
- Future Plans – “Going to Sinclair and Wright State and pursuing a career as a multimedia designer”
Sarah Virag (Precision Machining student from Brookville)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Precision Machining teacher Mike Deeter and Brookville teacher Nick Wright.
- Parents - Guy and Monica Virag, West Alexandria
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Spending half my day in lab and meeting new people”
- Future Plans – “To continue working at my job full time”
Keleigh Vogel (Business Ownership student from Valley View)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Business Ownership teacher Mandy Watts and Valley View teacher Sarah Schleehauf
- Parents - Steven and Ami Vogel, Germantown
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Competing in BPA competitions”
- Future Plans – “Spend a year doing mission work and then attend Miami University Middletown”
Olivia Webb (Early Childhood Education student from Carlisle)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Kiley Beyer and Chamberlain Middle School teacher Connie Williams
- Parents - Craig and Heather Clarkson- Webb, Franklin
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience I have received while attending MVCTC, is getting to know all of the different students that come from different backgrounds.”
- Future Plans – “To attend Sinclair Community College and major in Early Childhood Education to obtain my Associates Degree. I will work at a local Head Start program in Warren County while attending college. After I finish my program at Sinclair, I will move onto complete my Bachelors Degree”
Springg White (Cosmetology student from West Carrollton)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Cosmetology teacher Mandy Turner and West Carrollton Guidance Counselor Mrs Wertalik
- Parents - Saylor White Dayton and Felicia Heard West Carrollton
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Having wonderful friends to be around and learn from.”
- Future Plans – “To go to college in the fall/spring and work in a salon during that time.”
Shawn Wilges (Construction Carpentry student from Northmont)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Construction Carpentry teacher Kelly Kramer and Northmont teacher Patrick Montanaro
- Parents - Shawn and Janett Wilges, Phillipsburg
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “The environment of MVCTC”
- Future Plans – “I don't know”
Collin Williams (Graphic Commercial Art student from Vandalia)
- Honored educators – MVCTC English teacher Beth Hughes and Vandalia-Butler teacher Martha Thomas
- Parent - Raelene Armitage, Vandalia
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Knowledge and experience gained within my lab and academic classes.”
- Future Plans – “Attending the Columbus College of Art & Design, majoring in Advertising & Graphic Design”
Imani Williams-Davis (Sports Management and Marketing student from Trotwood-Madison)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Sports Management & Marketing teacher Zach Gueth and Kettering Fairmont High School teacher Robin Holweger
- Parents - Eddie Davis Jr. Trotwood and Ivy Glover Kettering
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “My best experience while attending MVCTC would be Sophomore Career Day. We had so much fun. I met all kinds of new people and it felt good to show the sophomore the ropes. I also enjoyed the process of going to the BPA Awards Ceremony. My team placed 2nd overall and we all had a good time.”
- Future Plans – “I plan to go to college a get a 4-year degree. I would like to major in either Marketing or Hospitality & Tourism Management. I also would like to run track on the college level. I would like to be the Sports Management Coordinator”
Cameron Willis (Computer Network Engineering student from Valley View)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Math teacher Frank Wright and Symphonic Band and Chamber Choir teacher, Catherine Abner
- Parents - Mark and Melissa Willis, Germantown.
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “All the friends I’ve made and memories I’ve made with them.”
- Future Plans – “Major in Computer Science and Secondary Education with a focus in Mathematics at Michigan State University”
Derek Winner (Precision Machining student from Brookville)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Precision Machining teacher Mike Deeter and Brookville High School teacher, Pete Chakiris
- Parents - Dale and Denise Winner, Brookville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Meeting new friends an learning about the Precision Machining trade.”
- Future Plans – “Go to college to become a Mechanical Engineer.”
Brenden Woodworth (Health Careers student from Arcanum)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Medical Lab teacher Paula Wathen and Arcanum High School principal Jason Stephan
- Parents - Chris Woodworth Troy and Janee Woodworth Arcanum
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Learning experiences in and out of the classroom”
- Future Plans – “To attend college and become a Nurse Practitioner”
Carly Wray (Veterinary Science student from Franklin Monroe)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Veterinary Science teacher Christa Nealeigh and Franklin Monroe teacher Samantha Porter
- Parent - Faith Wray, Laura
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “I loved being able to meet new people and make close friendships with people from different schools. Two years isn't that long, but when you spend a couple hours each day with the same people, you get to know them. I also love the amount of opportunities that I get by involving myself.”
- Future Plans – “I want to continue learning and attend Sinclair. I would like to get into their Veterinary Technology Program. I also want to be able to save up enough to travel abroad and gain more experiences with a variety of animals.”
Kirsten Zink (Dental Assistant student from Franklin Monroe)
- Honored educators – MVCTC Dental Assistant teacher Abigail Hartman and Franklin Monroe teacher Angie Baker
- Parents - William and Lisa Zink, Greenville
- Best experience while attending MVCTC “Meeting new people and creating friendships that last a lifetime along with getting a great education.”
- Future Plans – “To attend The Ohio State University for Dental Hygiene.”
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