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Students share about what they've been learning this year with Sen. Nickie Antonio.

 

West Shore applied to participate in the showcase and was chosen to represent the region. MEMS students hosted an interactive demonstration highlighting soldering skills and explained how the MEMS program prepares students with hands-on, in-demand technical experience. The event allows legislators, business leaders, and educators to better understand the impact of career-technical education funding and legislative decisions.

The MEMS program, developed through a state Career-Technical Expansion Grant, generated strong interest from legislators who were excited to see the program’s progress. Students demonstrated their skills for Sen. Nickie Antonio and received commendations from both Sen. Antonio and Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney.

Students representing West Shore were:  Ben Bernard, Nico Elliott,  Liam Jantz, Robby Koopman, Rowan MacKay, and Domenico Sgambellone.   

Students were recognized for their enthusiasm, professionalism, and technical skills, as well as their excitement for future career, workforce, and college opportunities. West Shore is proud of how these students represented West Shore and Lakewood at this statewide event!

 

Each award recipient is automatically nominated for the Career-Technical Student of the Year award, which will be announced later in the school year at the annual Career Passport Assembly.

West Shore Career-Technical District encompasses Bay Village, Lakewood, Rocky River, and Westlake high schools.  WSCT serves more than 400 students in its programs. 

The 2024-25 Outstanding Student Award recipients are: 

• Automotive Technology: Titus McAlvey, Lakewood
   
• Business Management: Mihai Bogdan-Chindea, Lakewood
   
• Community-Based Program, Gordon Food Service: Harper Washio, Rocky River

• Community-Based Program, O'Neill Healthcare: Andi Sadiku, Rocky River

• Construction Trades: Gary Pandos, Lakewood
   
• Culinary Arts: Brynn Wolfgram, Lakewood

• Electronic Engineering Technology: Ameera Westbrooks, Lakewood
   
• Media Art & Design: Olive Rodemann, Lakewood
   
• Medical Professions: Naya Fayad, Lakewood
   
• Networking & Cybersecurity: Danari Woods, Westlake

• Nursing Foundations: Zayna Muntaser, Lakewood
   
• Project Lead the Way - Engineering: James Gollon, Lakewood
   
• Sports & Exercise Science: Elaina Purcell, Lakewood

• T.E.A.C.H./ECE: Chareion Doxley, Lakewood
   
• Theatre Arts: Bryce Sandoval, Lakewood

 

 

Exercise Science YMCA interns (front row from left): Evan Gardner, Ryan Sterling, Luke Anderson
Back row (from left): Frank Revy, Russell Oldfield

 

Five students in Dan Popio’s Exercise and Sports Science program have landed internships as wellness consultants with the Lakewood YMCA. Two of Cassie Tetorakis’ students in the Business Management program are working with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and two are interning at Laskey Costello accounting firm and two at Stepan CPA Firm in Lakewood.

These hands-on experiences provide students with invaluable industry knowledge, professional connections, and a strong addition to their resumes. This opportunity not only prepares them for future careers but also showcases the power of career-tech education in bridging the gap between education and employment. 

YMCA interns Luke Anderson, Evan Gardner, Russell Oldfield, Frank Revy and Ryan Sterling work approximately six hours a week with duties such as leading fitness center orientations for teens, assisting with teen strength and conditioning training programs and giving 30-minute introductions to personal training. 

Ryan is eager to dig into his work at the Y and test out the skills he has been learning in class: “There is an extremely practical crossover between the two, everything we've done in Sports Exercise Science has been in preparation for a job that is in that field of work,” he said.

Laskey Costello intern Mihai Bogdan-Chindea says he puts in approximately 20 hours a week for his paid internship at the firm and is sharpening his skills learned in class like Excel and other Microsoft applications while also learning new accounting software programs such as QuickBooks, Onvio, and UltraTax. Brayden McCarthy of Rocky River High School is also interning at the CPA firm. Nathan Kopko and Steven Mattar are interning at Stepan.

At the Chamber, Lay Phalt Htoo and Ella Hyatt will be assisting with event planning and administrative tasks as well as monitor members’ social media accounts to share good news they may post and sit in on meetings with local businesses.

West Shore is looking for more local businesses and organizations to consider offering internships to its students. By partnering with West Shore, employers can play a pivotal role in nurturing the workforce of tomorrow and building a stronger community. If interested, you can reach out to West Shore at 216-529-4155 or email yakoob.badat@lakewoodcityschools.org.

 

Business Management interns (from left): Mihai Bogdan-Chindea, Brayden McCarthy, Lay Phalt Htoo, Ella Hyatt