St. Joseph County CTE Students of the Semester announced
The St. Joseph County Career & Technical Education (CTE) Consortium recently recognized several students nominated by their instructors for outstanding performance during the first semester.
The St. Joseph County Career & Technical Education (CTE) Consortium recently recognized several students nominated by their instructors for outstanding performance during the first semester.
These students have distinguished themselves among their peers by demonstrating dedication, perseverance, and commitment in their CTE programs. Instructors commonly describe these students as having a strong work ethic within and outside the classroom, great initiative, and a positive attitude, with a focus on self-improvement and willingness to learn new skills. In addition, they have assumed leadership roles by promoting teamwork and assisting classmates while setting excellent examples with attendance, reliability, and attention to detail.
Congratulations to these “CTE Students of the Semester!”
Megan Acre, Mendon High School, Health Science
Makayla (Max) Anglemyer, Sturgis High School, Health Science
Jordan Combs, Mendon High School, Construction Trades: Residential Building
Abigail Griffioen, Three Rivers, Teacher Academy
Luke Herman, Sturgis High School, Manufacturing
Avery Kline, White Pigeon High School, Teacher Academy
Julia Kroupa, Centreville High School, Graphic Design
Nicholas Kruger, Three Rivers High School, Welding
Bailie Lash, Mendon High School, Marketing
Riley Mealor, Sturgis High School, Manufacturing
Raul Lopez-Munoz, Three Rivers High School, Marketing
Evan Propst, Sturgis High School, Manufacturing
James Sailor, Constantine High School, Computer Networking & Cybersecurity
Connor Strudwick, Sturgis High School, Manufacturing
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