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Sweet Home honors SkillsUSA champion and staff who saved a choking student
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Genestri recognized student Gavin Flaytow for winning first place in the SkillsUSA electrical‑wiring competition and publicly thanked two staff members, Susan Paris and Liz, for using the Heimlich and back blows to save a choking fifth grader.
At the March 10 board meeting the Sweet Home Central School District recognized both student achievement and a staff life‑saving action.
Superintendent Dr. Genestri introduced Gavin Flaytow and said the student had won first place in the SkillsUSA electrical‑wiring competition, calling the honor "truly an honor for him and for Sweet Home." The board and audience offered congratulations.
Genestri also described a medical incident involving a fifth grader who began choking after eating a burger. "Susan Paris immediately started to administer the Heimlich," Genestri said, and another staff member identified as Liz "started patting the student on the back until the food was dislodged." The superintendent said both staff members responded quickly and saved the student; they were invited forward for recognition and a photograph.
Why it matters: the recognitions demonstrate both district student outcomes in career‑technical education and the everyday safety role of school staff. The board asked the district to consider further honoring the late teacher Angie Camiso by memorializing her contributions when the new wing is built.
What’s next: the district will continue to highlight student and staff achievements at upcoming events, and the board will consider memorial options for the late teacher during future facilities planning.
