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Mayfield Board recognizes students and staff for academic, arts and career-technical achievements
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At its April 20 meeting the Mayfield Board of Education honored high school students for arts and career-technical achievements, and recognized staff for years of service and program leadership, including state SkillsUSA champions from Excel Tech.
The Mayfield Board of Education on April 20 recognized students and staff across the district for academic, arts and career-technical accomplishments.
Among students honored, Kylie Holloway of Mayfield High School was named student of the month by the district fine arts department; presenters noted her four years in the Wildcat marching band and her participation in jazz ensemble and visual arts classes. Phoebe Sonderman was recognized for completing an elder-care certificate, earning multiple industry credentials through CVEC job placements, and participating in a weekly Rise Up program focused on customer service. Max Keefer was honored for leadership in creative writing and contributions to the school magazine.
Excel Tech students were highlighted after competing at the SkillsUSA state championships in Columbus. Nate Bishop, director of Excel Tech, said the program sent about 53 students to the state competition and produced 12 state champions overall; four state champions were Mayfield students. Named students included Vashista Nayak (principles of engineering technology), David Wei (additive manufacturing), and Jamie Wayner (web design). Bishop said those students will advance to the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta later this year.
Staff recognitions included music teacher Brad Treiber for long service and leadership in the Mayfield music program; Lydia Lavelle, a paraprofessional praised for supporting students with special needs; and Christine Seagray, a longtime social studies teacher preparing to retire at the end of the school year. The board also read a proclamation honoring Ron Succi for 28 years with Excel Tech and for work guiding the ITP program and SkillsUSA participation.
Several job coaches and coordinators were acknowledged for student support and community partnerships, including Justin McCabe (a CBEC student highlighted for job-readiness and employment at Giant Eagle), Sarah Kiso, Patty Granera, Gail (last name not specified) on her retirement after 19 years of service, and Angela Pierce, a job coach at Hillcrest Hospital since 2003.
The recognitions segment included family members and program staff in the audience and concluded with photo opportunities for honorees.
The honors were presented during the board's regular meeting; presenters described program participation, credentialing, and postsecondary plans for students.
