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Christine Gordillo
On March 16, The Rotary Club of Lakewood and Rocky River hosted its 28th annual West Shore Career-Technical District Outstanding Student Awards at their weekly luncheon, and honored 14 West Shore students. At this event, Rotary members, educators, and families come together to celebrate student achievements and highlight the value of career-technical education in preparing students for future careers and continued learning.
The Rotary Outstanding Student Award recognizes West Shore Career-Tech students who demonstrate excellence in their career-technical programs. Sponsored by the Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Club, the award honors students for their academic and technical success, leadership, skill development, and commitment to their chosen field.
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 2025-26 Outstanding Student Award recipients are:
- Automotive Technology: Charles Uhler, Rocky River
- Business Management: Erin Boyer, Lakewood
- Construction Trades: Adrien Tullio, Lakewood
- Culinary Arts: Htoo Lweh Wah, Lakewood
- Electronic Engineering Technology: Alexandra Adamov, Lakewood
- Media Art & Design: James Baas, Lakewood
- Medical Professions: Isabella Lester, Lakewood
- Networking & Cybersecurity: Dominic Kline, Rocky River
- Nursing Foundations: Zoe Norcross, Bay Village
- Project Lead the Way - Engineering: Nora Dunne, Lakewood
- Sports & Exercise Science: Ella Bower, Lakewood
- T.E.A.C.H.: Seving Seyfulova, Lakewood
- Theatre Arts: Cecilia Whiteamire, Lakewood
- Welding: Rian Fetting: Lakewood
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Christine Gordillo
Students from our MEMS (micro electro-mechanical systems) program participated in the annual Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Legislative Showcase on Feb. 4 in Columbus. The event brought together representatives from 44 districts across Ohio and offered an opportunity for selected career-technical programs to share their work with state legislators and education leaders.
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!
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Christine Gordillo
Our new MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical Systems) and Welding programs are giving students hands-on access to industry-level technology, real-world problem-solving, and skills that can launch them straight into high-demand careers after graduation. From working with cutting-edge equipment to earning valuable certifications, students are stepping into programs that open doors—to college pathways, skilled trades, and high-paying jobs.
Check out this video to see our students in action and learn how these programs are shaping the future of career-tech education!
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Christine Gordillo
We did it! West Shore Career-Tech for the second straight year has earned a 5-Star rating on the Ohio State Report Card for the 2024-2025 school year! Huge thanks to our amazing students, staff, and community!
Christine Gordillo
On April 7, The Rotary Club of Lakewood and Rocky River hosted its 27th annual West Shore Career-Technical District Outstanding Student Awards at their weekly luncheon. Fifteen students were honored for their dedication, leadership, and accomplishments in their respective career-technical programs.
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