SCTC students recognized for leadership, achievement

SKOWHEGAN — Students from around Somerset County were recognized when the Somerset Career & Technical Center Program Leader Assemblies were held on Nov. 4 and 5.
Students from Carrabec High School, of North Anson; Cornville Regional Charter School; Madison Area Memorial High School; Maine Central Institute, Maine School Administrative District 53, in Pittsfield; Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, in Fairfield; Marti Stevens Learning Center, of Skowhegan; Skowhegan Area High School; Upper Kennebec Valley High School, of Bingham.
David Dorr, SCTC director, and Kevin Withee, cooperative education instructor, introduced the instructors who presented the awards. Josh Hamel, radio personality from 107.9, was the guest speaker. Staff and students spoke about opportunities available regarding the Student Leadership, National Technical Honor Society, SkillsUSA and the Early College Program.
Students were awarded the leadership certificates based on characteristics and traits that are critical to success in the workplace. The following students were recognized for being role models by exemplifying interpersonal skills:
Automotive Technology: Caleb Ouellette (MCI); Certified Nursing Assistant: Alysa LeClair, Chloey Cook (SAHS); Cooperative Education: Skye Welch (CHS); Riley Merrill (MAMHS); Kaveli Collins (MSLC); Emma York, Sadie Abbott (SAHS); Trey Costello (UKV); Culinary Arts: Jada Hurlbutt (SAHS), Gage Plummer (MCI).
Also, Digital Graphics: Katelynn Wallis (UKV), Anika Stewart (SAHS; Early Childhood Education: Kaylee Walker, Katlin Van Vliet (SAHS); Electrical Construction: Tyler Perry (CRCS); EMT: Maria Reed (MCI); Job Skills: Logan Hurlbutt (SAHS); Outdoor Leadership & Skills: Isaiah McGann (SAHS), Ricky Gordon (CHS); Pre-Engineering: Cameron Smart, Ryan Kotelnikov (SAHS); Residential Construction: Dante Croce (SAHS).
Some 158 students were also recognized for perfect attendance for fist quarter.