Youth Connections Celebrated End of Year Achievement with Student Awards

05/07/2024

Englewood, Ohio - May 6, 2024—The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Youth Connections program proudly announced its annual end-of-year celebration to honor its students' achievements. The event, held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., commemorated the accomplishments of Youth Connections graduates and recognized its participants' dedication and hard work during the school year.

About Youth Connections

Youth Connections, an alternative educational program at MVCTC, targets students facing challenges, including non-attendance, credit deficiencies, and struggles with mandated graduation tests. The program offers a personalized and flexible learning environment aimed at helping students obtain their high school diplomas and develop skills essential for long-term employment.

Focusing on small class sizes and individualized instruction, Youth Connections has become a beacon of hope for students who might have otherwise fallen through the cracks of the traditional education system. The program's curriculum is aligned with Ohio Department of Education standards and emphasizes competency-based learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace.

The end-of-year celebration featured distinguished speakers and special recognitions, including greetings from Dr. Espeleta, MVCTC School Board President, and a keynote address from Dr. Weldy, MVCTC Superintendent. Former Youth Connections student Kevin Heath shared his inspirational journey, highlighting how Youth Connections helped him succeed academically. Heath is now in the MVCTC Biotechnology Program.

Graduating students were honored during the event, and mentor teachers and school counselors presented them with tassels and awareness of academic excellence, attendance, and overall achievement. Four different attendance awards and two different academic awards were recognized.

Attendance Awards

Perfect Attendance 100%
Exceptional Attendance 95%-99%
Excellent Attendance 90%-94%
Good Attendance 80%-89%

Academic Awards

Exceptional - students earned ten or more credits this school year

Outstanding - students earned between 6.00 - 9.75 credits this school year

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Youth Connections Graduates:

Robert Carey, Huber Heights - Outstanding Academic Award
Jolee Musgrave, Valley View - Outstanding Academic and Good Attendance Awards
Gaige Pannill, Brookville - Exceptional Academic Award
Jenna Seaton, West Carrollton - Exceptional Academic and Excellent Attendance Awards
Ben Spies, Miamisburg - Exceptional Academic Award
Kairi Totten, West Carrollton - Exceptional Academic and Good Attendance Awards
Sabrina Vaughn, West Carrollton - Exceptional Academic and Excellent Attendance Awards
Timothy (Jack) Vicroy, Carlisle - Exceptional Academic Award
Arthur White, West Carrollton - Outstanding Academic Award

Youth Connections students receiving awards during the ceremony included:

Shayne Brunner - Exceptional Academic and Attendance Awards
David Buchanan - Perfect Attendance Award
Hannah Bush - Good Attendance Award
Reyna Dilley - Outstanding Academic Award
Alivia Edmondson - Exceptional Academic and Good Attendance Awards
Ali Farhad - Outstanding Academic Award
Ava Griffith - Outstanding Academic Award
Emma Isaac - Outstanding Academic and Good Attendance Awards
Esmiralda Ismailova - Outstanding Academic and Good Attendance Awards
Jacob McIntosh - Exceptional Academic and Attendance Awards
Colin Niemann - Outstanding Academic and Perfect Attendance Awards
Cole Oppie - Outstanding Academic and Excellent Attendance Awards
Mirandia Sperry - Outstanding Academic and Good Attendance Awards
Riley Totten - Outstanding Academic Award
Riley Woodard - - Outstanding Academic Award

Additional awards were given to Jacob McIntosh, who received the Youth Citizen Awards from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Jenna Seaton received the Dash Award, and Jolie Musgrave received the Founding Principal Award.

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