We're excited to introduce IGNITE, a new student recognition program at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center that celebrates the students who make our community stronger every day.
At the heart of IGNITE is the RISE Award—Respect, Inspire, Support, Excel. Every half nine weeks, we'll recognize students who demonstrate initiative, respect, responsibility, and a drive to achieve excellence. These are the students who set the standard for a positive, future-focused culture through their leadership, effort, and character.
This recognition celebrates students who don't just succeed in the classroom. They lift others, show respect in every interaction, and approach their education with determination and purpose. They are the students who arrive ready to learn, support their classmates, and demonstrate the kind of character that employers value and communities need.
Our first RISE Award winners have set an incredible standard. Their dedication to excellence aligns with our mission to transform lives and strengthen communities through exceptional, career-focused education. As we look toward the #Next50, these students are leading the way, showing us what's possible when respect, initiative, and hard work come together.
We're proud of our RISE Award recipients, and we look forward to celebrating more exceptional students every half nine weeks. Together, we're building a culture of excellence that will carry our students and our community into a bright future.
Congratulations to our first RISE Award winners. (In no particular order)*
Cosmetology - Shalynn Casto
Culinary Arts - Haylee Hilton
Early Childhood Education - Kiersten Gutierrez
General Merchandising & Warehousing - Ryan Hollis
Electrical Technologies - Fiona Gillow
Commercial Carpentry - Ryan Lawson
Machining & Adv. Manufacturing - Aiden Pierce
Construction Technologies - Jacob Brown
Auto Collision Repair Tech. - Jordon Sturgill
Visual Comm. & Design - Addison Gawelek
ACS - Aiden Howard
Diesel & Heavy Truck - Benjamin Detty
Mrs. Kitchen's class - Andrew Hood
Veterinary Assisting - Stefany Tejan
Law & Public Safety - Nehemiah Robinson
Outdoor Power - Hunter Haddox
Automotive Tech - Charlie Turner
Precision Welding - Brayden Collins
Option IV - Caitlin Rutherford
Health Administration - Grace Richey
Health Science (Davis) - Hayden Magill
Health Science (Payne) - Adriaunna Menendez
Cybersecurity & Networking - Brendon Baird
Job Placement - Alyssa Balusik
Job Placement - Carmi Jones
*Unfortunately, some students were not available at the time of the photos.