ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM CTE STUDENT OF THE YEAR Program Partnership Vailtree Event and Conference Center 1567 Bakatsias Lane Graham, NC 27253 April 24, 2018 ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM CTE STUDENT OF THE YEAR Elijah Beaudry Career and Technical Education has made a tremendous impact on decisions that I will and have made regarding my future. One of the very first CTE classes that I attended at Graham High School one year ago, was Core and Sustainable Construction. Although construction may not be the exact path that I chose to go down, it has helped me realize that I wanted a hands-on job for the future. My favorite CTE class, however, has to be Fire Technology. I have already taken Fire Technology 1, along with its partnering class Public Safety. Although the fire technology classes were not originally what sparked my interest in firefighting, joining Swepsonville Fire Department as a Fire Explorer two years ago was, it has certainly propelled my knowledge and interest for firefighting. Since joining the Fire Technology class, I have learned many valuable skills such as: rolling hose, water extinguishers, sprinkler systems, ropes, personal protective equipment, and much more. Moving forward I plan to attend the North Carolina Future Firefighter Challenge in Asheville. After the summer, I plan to join the United State Marine Corps to be an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter and work in aviation. I would like to thank my teacher Mr. Davis for putting up with me and making sure I got through all of my modules. I would like to thank Graham High School for awarding me CTE Student of the Year, and I would like to thank everyone who came out to see me and the others receive their awards. - Elijah Beaudry
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ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM
CTE STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Program Partnership
Vailtree Event and Conference Center
1567 Bakatsias Lane Graham, NC 27253
April 24, 2018
ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM
CTE STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Elijah Beaudry
Career and Technical Education has made a
tremendous impact on decisions that I will and
have made regarding my future. One of the very
first CTE classes that I attended at Graham High
School one year ago, was Core and Sustainable
Construction. Although construction may not be
the exact path that I chose to go down, it has
helped me realize that I wanted a hands-on job
for the future.
My favorite CTE class, however, has to be Fire
Technology. I have already taken Fire Technology
1, along with its partnering class Public Safety.
Although the fire technology classes were not
originally what sparked my interest in firefighting,
joining Swepsonville Fire Department as a Fire
Explorer two years ago was, it has certainly
propelled my knowledge and interest for
firefighting. Since joining the Fire Technology
class, I have learned many valuable skills such
as: rolling hose, water extinguishers, sprinkler
systems, ropes, personal protective equipment,
and much more.
Moving forward I plan to attend the North
Carolina Future Firefighter Challenge in Asheville.
After the summer, I plan to join the United State
Marine Corps to be an Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighter and work in aviation.
I would like to thank my teacher Mr. Davis for
putting up with me and making sure I got
through all of my modules. I would like to thank
Graham High School for awarding me CTE
Student of the Year, and I would like to thank
everyone who came out to see me and the others
receive their awards.
- Elijah Beaudry
Eric Swanson Eastern Alamance
Eric is senior at Eastern Alamance High School. He is viewed as a
strong class leader who is willing to learn new concepts. He asks
great questions and raises the level of the entire class with the
examples he sets for other students. Steve Smith, who has
nominated him for EA’s CTE Student of the Year, says “having
Eric in class is like having another teacher present.”
Eric is a very talented artist on the computer. He has applied his
target marketing knowledge gained from his marketing class to
start up his own T-shirt business. He openly shares his
knowledge, experiences and expertise with the other students. He
plans to continue using these skills and turn them into a career.
Additionally, Eric has earned the Microsoft Office Credentials while
in high school, which will be beneficial as he builds his career.
Eric is planning on studying graphic arts at High Point University.
Lenora “Faith” Caudill CTEC
Faith is an early graduate at Western Alamance High School who has been selected to represent CTEC. She consistently has a positive attitude about school and learning and interacts comfortably with the teachers, students, and patients.
Currently, Faith is the treasurer of school’s HOSA organization. She willingly accepts the responsibility for the chapter’s financial records and prepares monthly financial statements. In October, Faith attended the HOSA Fall Leadership Conference at UNCG where she was able to strengthen her leadership skills through competitive events, leadership sessions, and workshops with other HOSA members from across the state. Over the last two years, Faith has helped organize a hurricane relief drive, a blood drive, and a canned food drive.
Additionally, Faith has earned her credentials as a NC Nurse Aide I, which serves her well as a CNA at Res–Care. Her caring bedside manner allows her to care for her patients and their families with a smile on her face regardless of the circumstances and work with other health care professionals daily.
Faith plans on applying to the Next Step Nursing Program sponsored by ACC and then transfer into UNCG’s nursing program. Her goal is to become a pediatric nurse.
Bryce Stewart Walter M. Williams
Bryce is a senior at Walter M. Williams High School. He has
excelled on the field in football and lacrosse, on the wrestling mat,
and continues to focus on his academics and his career goals. He
has been active in our FBLA chapter and has been an officer in
AOF for three years, currently as the acting Co-President. Bryce
completed his AOF internship at the Boys & Girls Club of Alamance
County. This was an opportunity for him to work with children and
make a difference in their lives the way he had adults make
difference for him.
Bryce has shown leadership on the field, the mat, and inside the
classroom has been voted captain of his football, lacrosse, and
wrestling teams. He has also been chosen as the Salvation Army
Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County’s Youth of the Year. He is
quiet but leads by example. He is a spirit leader on his sports
teams, encouraging his teammates to be better and encouraging
himself to push harder. Bryce has earned industry credentials in
Microsoft Office, the North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate,
and VITA Basic Tax Return Certification.
Bryce will be attending Averett University in the fall with a
scholarship to play football and lacrosse. He intends to pursue a
career in nursing with plans to become a nursing administrator
utilizing his Academy of Finance background.
Blair Hogsed Western Alamance
Blair is a junior at Western Alamance High School and described
by her teacher as a “classroom leader that takes charge in group
activities and leads the group to get finished.”
Blair is an active Future Farmers of America (FFA) member and
has been the chapter President for the past two years. She
demonstrates leadership skills in FFA and is very knowledgeable
in all agricultural courses taken. Blair has been active in
coordinating numerous service events, including canned food
drives, Toys for Tots collections, and community cleanups. She
has also competed as part of FFA, earning 1st place honors in
North Carolina in the Dairy Evaluation Career Development
Experience. She has successfully earned her Hunter Safety
credential and is currently working on her Microsoft Office
Credentials.
This year Blair has complete an internship with the Burlington
Police Department since she would like to study forensics when at
Appalachian State University.
Giang Dang Ray Street Academy
Giang is a Junior at Ray Street Academy and is a great example
for the school. He helps to set the standard for excellence.
Giang is an outstanding student who has excelled in multiple
subject areas and is a great example for his peers. He has been
recognized as a positive influence by multiple staff members at
Ray Street and is always willing to go above and beyond. He has
shown impressive abilities in his Introduction to Computer Science
class. His creative projects showed a mastery of the course
material and inspired his peers. Giang is a quiet leader who leads
by example rather than with words, but his presence is always felt
in the classroom. He has participated in the school’s informal
“Tech Club” and Chess Club and has earned his Microsoft Office
Credentials. He is quiet in class, but he is still a leader in his own
way. He always does his work and pushes himself to do his best.
The quality of his work set a standard for other students to strive
for. Giang’s peers respect him and he carries himself in a calm
and professional manner.
Giang is planning to attend Alamance Community College after
graduation, but it undecided about his specific path. His ultimate
goal is to work in robotics or design.
Ashton Harrelson Southern Alamance
Ashton is a senior at Southern Alamance High School who cares
deeply about her community, and works tirelessly to help others
while juggling multiple responsibilities.
Ashton has been a member of the FFA Chapter for the past four
years of high school. She held the office of reporter her Junior
year, then proceeded to hold the treasurer position her senior
year. Ashton has been a part of multiple teams such as the Ag
Issues team and the Ag Sales team. During her Sophomore year,
her Ag Sales Junior team placed first in the state. The following
year her Ag Sales Senior team also placed first in the state and
went on to compete at the National FFA Convention held in
Indianapolis, IN, ultimately ranking 23rd in the nation.
Ashton has been a part of multiple clubs such as FFA, Dream
Team, Volleyball and the Beach Volleyball club. She is also a
member of the National Honors Society, National Technical Honors
Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. Ashton
has been involved in various volunteering activities, has earned
her Microsoft Office Credentials, and also credentialed in Hunter
Safety.
Ashton plans on attending a four-year university, most likely UNC
Charlotte, to earn her bachelor’s in elementary education.
Elijah Beaudry Graham
Elijah is a senior at Graham High School where he has shown outstanding leadership in the classroom. He is engaged with instruction everyday. Elijah understands the meaning of teamwork and works well with the other students. He sets the example for academic excellence in the class. During his high school career he has earned credentials in NCCER, Fire, and CPR.
He is described as the first to volunteer to perform skills training and always wanting to learn more about the career of firefighting by his teacher. During skills training, Elijah takes the lead in getting the equipment that was used placed back on the fire apparatus or placed back into storage after the skills training is complete. He looks for additional responsibilities to assist with during skills training. He is consistently the top performer in skills and formal evaluations. Elijah is always in proper uniform and wears it with pride throughout the day at Graham High School.
Elijah will be part of the very first class of cadets that will have successfully completed all levels in the Graham High School Fire Academy. He will also earn North Carolina High School Firefighter Certification through the NC Office of the State Fire Marshal. He shows dedication to the program and is proud to be a member of the Fire Academy.
Elijah plans to join the Marine Corps to be an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter and work in aviation following graduation.
Armani Graves Hugh M. Cummings
Armani is a junior at Cummings High School. Armani is described
as a great team leader and participant in the classroom. She is
interested and fast at learning new material and accepts difficult
tasks. Armani encourages her peers to participate in class,
accurately complete assignments and strives for higher grades.
She has a way of keeping the class, individually and as a whole,
on task and remaining respectful of one another. She was very
active in class participation and seemed interested in learning
something new. She is a fast learner and accepts difficult tasks at
hand.
Armani is a member of several school organizations: DECA,
FCCLA, SGA, and Yearbook. She also works at McDonald’s,
utilizing what she has learned in her Foods 1 and 2 classes. She
has also earned her Microsoft Office Credentials while in high
school.
Armani plans to attend Howard University in Washington, DC
where she would like to try out for the college cheerleading team
and be a part of a sorority.
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A special thank you to everyone who
helped make this event a success! ___________________________________________________________________
The mission of ABSS Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to empower all
students to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.
