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Students present roses, awards and college plans at Garfield Heights "Roses for Teachers" ceremony
Summary
At the March 16 board meeting, Garfield Heights students led the "Roses for Teachers" recognition ceremony with musical excerpts by the band and multiple students presenting roses and short tributes to teachers; several students announced college plans.
During the Garfield Heights City School District board meeting on March 16, the high school's "Roses for Teachers" ceremony opened with a short band program and continued with student presentations honoring teachers who shaped their academic and personal growth.
Band excerpts led by Mr. Dawson began the program and students who participated in adjudicated events received certificates. Students then came forward to present roses and read prepared remarks naming individual teachers and describing classroom or extracurricular influences.
Students recognized during the program included Aiden Bailey (reported 4.1 GPA; accepted to Kent State's honors college, planned major: agricultural architecture), Elijah Hall (4.1 GPA; attending The Ohio State University for music education), Dion Tilly (multiple scholarships and plans to major in mass media and photography at Ohio State), and Nico Wright (4.2 GPA; attending Ohio State for computer science and engineering), among others. Student remarks emphasized mentorship, academic encouragement, and opportunities such as CCP credits and performance scholarships.
"He's truly preparing us for our future and success. I love coming to school and getting hands-on experience," a student said when describing a vocational instructor during an earlier committee report; during the Roses program students offered similar tributes to classroom teachers, counselors and music staff.
The ceremony closed with group photos and the board then transitioned to regular business. The event was presented as recognition and celebration; no board votes were required for the ceremony itself.
