February CTE Student of the Month
Our GAVC February Student of the Month is Alyssa Merz! Alyssa is a junior at ROWVA High School and is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education I program at GAVC. Alyssa was nominated by ECE I Instructor, Mrs. Laura Putnam. Mrs. Putnam had the following to say about Alyssa: “Alyssa has continued to impress me as a person, student, and future teacher throughout the course of this year. The more I get to know her the more confident I am in her potential to be an absolutely excellent teacher someday. Alyssa can always be counted on to do what is needed with timeliness and enthusiasm, regardless of the task. She applies the same energy to classroom assignments that she does to working with her preschoolers at Bright Futures. Her students love her and miss her when she is gone. The students in ECE I all like and respect Alyssa due to her consistently positive and healthful attitude. She is willing to work in a group with anyone and makes everyone around her even better through her influence. Alyssa consistently earns excellent ratings from her cooperating teacher. She has formed close bonds with her students and they know they can count on her.” Alyssa plans to take both Health Occupations & ECE II as a senior next year, and is considering a career in either education or healthcare. Congratulations, Alyssa!
January CTE Student of the Month
Our GAVC January Student of the Month is Neave Frisque Neave is a senior at Galesburg High School and is enrolled in the Culinary Occupations program at GAVC. Neave was nominated by Culinary Occupations Instructor, Mrs. Sarah Barrett. Mrs. Barrett had the following to say about Neave: “Neave has had great attendance and comes to class everyday prepared and with a positive attitude. She contributed to helping others in her lab learn and become successful! She isn’t afraid to ask for clarification to make sure she is doing things to the best of her ability. Neave has given her best effort on all projects and labs that we have done so far this year. She is very organized and focused on all of the details. She has no problem and makes it look easy to take over her group member job when they have to had to be gone at school events.” Neave plans to attend Cosmetology school after graduation. Congratulations, Neave!
December CTE Student of the Month
Our GAVC December Student of the Month is Andrew Hickey! Andrew is a senior at Galesburg High School and is enrolled in the Firefighting & Rescue program at GAVC. Andrew was nominated by Firefighting & Rescue Instructor, Mr. Rick Pryor. Mr. Pryor had the following to say about Drew: “Andrew is one of the first to participate in classroom discussion. He is also the first to help other students when they are struggling with a task. He listens and follows all instructions given during practical evolutions, on the training ground, and is always willing to assist in any task that is asked of him. Drew is an athlete at Galesburg, and understands the concept of teamwork, which is important in the fire service. He has excellent attendance, and never questions a task that is given to him.” Drew is seriously considering a career in the fire service after graduation. Congratulations, Drew!
November CTE Student of the Month
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Our GAVC November Student of the Month is Belina Carrillo Fredrickson! Belina is a senior at Galesburg High School and is enrolled in the Health Occupations program at GAVC. Belina was nominated by Health Occupations Instructor, Mrs. Jessica Bruington. Mrs. Bruington had the following to say about Belina: “Belina is a truly outstanding student who exemplifies kindness, respect and empathy in all that she does. She treats her teachers and classmates with genuine care and consideration helping to create a positive and welcoming classroom environment. She consistently maintains a positive attitude and approaches every class with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Belina’s curiosity and dedication to her studies reflect her strong work ethic and genuine interest in growing both academically and personally. She encourages those around her to do their best and often offers support to her classmates when they need it. Her infectious smile, honesty, compassion and sense of responsibility maker her a wonderful role model and student who deserves to be recognized.” Congratulations, Belina!
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October CTE Student of the Month
Our GAVC October Student of the Month is Ethan Woehler! Ethan is a junior at Galesburg High School and is enrolled in Building Trades & Electrical Trades programs at GAVC. Ethan was nominated by Building Trades Instructor, Mr. Brad Shenaut. Mr. Shenaut had the following to say about Ethan: “Ethan has had perfect attendance all year. He is always on time and ready to go. He is very respectful to everyone and can work with anyone in our class or on site. He is usually quick to jump in and work when someone asks for volunteers. He is a quick learner and I know I can give him difficult tasks and they will get done. He asks good questions. He has a 100% in class and always completes coursework on time. He is willing to help his fellow classmates if they have a question, and does so respectfully.” Ethan would like to graduate early next year and begin working for the railroad. Congratulations, Ethan!
September CTE Student of the Month
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Our GAVC September Student of the Month is Mikki Laws! Mikki is a junior at United High School and is enrolled in Early Childhood Education I at GAVC. Mikki was nominated by Early Childhood Education Instructor, Mrs. Laura Putnam. Mrs. Putnam had the following to say about Mikki: “Mikki has been such a wonderful addition to ECE I this year. She has a natural talent for working with children, and has already shown her leadership skills in the classroom. She has made an effort to work with students from all of the schools in the classroom, and makes those around her feel welcome and comfortable. I can’t wait to see how she is able to add to the preschool classroom.” Mikki would like to be an Elementary teacher in her future. Congratulations, Mikki!
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August CTE Student of the Month
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Our GAVC August Student of the Month is Mackenzie Goff! Mackenzie is a junior at Williamsfield High School and is enrolled in Culinary Occupations I at GAVC. Mackenzie was nominated by Culinary Occupations Instructor, Mrs. Sarah Barrett. Mrs. Barrett had the following to say about Mackenzie: “Mackenzie has really good attendance and comes to class with a great attitude every day. She is able to handle everyday classwork and her extracurricular activities with no stress and puts forth her best effort in both. She goes out of her way to do any extra cleaning or laundry without being asked. She shows great interest in learning new things in class. She takes a lot of pride in her work, no matter what it is. She did a fantastic job presenting her career project. Mackenzie is so polite and such a hard worker. She is respectful to all of her classmates and myself. I would love a class full of Mackenzie’s!” Mackenzie plans to attend Sandburg after graduation in 2027. Congratulations, Mackenzie!
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