CTE Student of the Month
Each month GAVC instructors are asked to nominate one outstanding student that displays excellent leadership skills, a professional attitude, and exceptional attendance to receive the student of the month award.
Recipients of the award receive a certificate of excellence, a gift certificate from Happy Joes Pizza, a GAVC t-shirt, a gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings and a gift card to Culvers and also become eligible for the GAVC student of the year award announced in May.
Recipients of the award receive a certificate of excellence, a gift certificate from Happy Joes Pizza, a GAVC t-shirt, a gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings and a gift card to Culvers and also become eligible for the GAVC student of the year award announced in May.
October
Our GAVC October Student of the Month is Blake Caulkins! Blake is a senior at Galesburg High School and is enrolled in Building Trades at GAVC. He was nominated by Building Trades instructor, Mr. Brad Shenaut. Mr. Shenaut had the following to say about Blake: Blake is always the first to arrive at our jobsite and is prepared to work every day. He is respectful to teachers, staff, students and homeowners. Blake has had near perfect attendance and is almost always about 10 minutes early to class. He shows an eagerness to learn more about construction and asks great questions. He notices things others may overlook. He works well with whoever he is paired with and will work with that student to find the best way to accomplish a task. He has made enough of an impression on one site that the homeowner took notice and told me and Blake how much he appreciated his hard work and the excellent job he was doing. Blake has also shown interest and plans to compete in SkillsUSA this year. He is an all-around great kid and a fantastic representation of GAVC. Congratulations, Blake!
September
Congratulations to GHS senior Julia Robinson for being selected as our September Student of the Month. Julia is enrolled in the Culinary Arts program. Each day she comes to class with a positive attitude and eager to learn new recipes in the lab. Julia is no stranger to GAVC programs, last year she successfully completed the CNA program. We are excited to watch Julia have a successful senior year.
2022-2023 Student of the Year
We are excited to share our 2022-2023 Student of the year was awarded to Colton Way of Knoxville High School.
2022 CTE Student of the Year
This year’s student of the year completed both Web Development and the AR/VR program. He produced and launched a new web site for the GAVC and produced a new promotional video that is currently airing on a local cable company. His leadership collaborating with other students and hard work helped push these time consuming projects through the finish line.
It is our pleasure to announce the Galesburg Area Vocational Center Student of the Year Award goes to Samuel Houseworth of Williamsfield High School. Along with a plaque and a check for $100, Samuel will also receive $500 toward a new laptop donated by Delabar Education System.
It is our pleasure to announce the Galesburg Area Vocational Center Student of the Year Award goes to Samuel Houseworth of Williamsfield High School. Along with a plaque and a check for $100, Samuel will also receive $500 toward a new laptop donated by Delabar Education System.
Congratulations to Izzy of Williamsfield High School for being chosen as our CTE Student of the Month. Izzy is enrolled in the Health Occupation program is working toward becoming a Certificated Nursing Assistant. Izzy is an outstanding student the excels both in and out of the classroom. Mrs. Larsen stated that Izzy has a very positive attitude and always encourages her classmates to succeed!