Logan is an outstanding student that always wants to learn as much as possible. He is the first to volunteer for tasks no matter how or  what that task may be. He also takes it upon himself to tutor the students in class that struggle with the more difficult concepts.

Adam has excelled in the Fire Academy and served as a Squad Leader for the first half of the year.

Marissa has been an excellent student the last two years.  Marissa’s post secondary goal is to become a physical therapy assistant.  She diligently works daily to achieve her goal.   She is very mature  and exhibits excellent time management and study habits.  She is kind, patient, and friendly with her classmates.  She is always willing to help students that have been absent to catch up with the rest of the class.

Belle is doing great in Auto Tech.  She knows when to ask for help, however, she always does her best to do things on her own and will shoo away the guys if they try to give unsolicited help.  I enjoy having her in class and she sets a great example for others to follow.     

Zuri has continued to surprise me this year with her amazing dedication and grit. She is the student who strives for 100% on everything she does in theory and the lab. She has balanced extra curricular activities  along with keeping her attendance at PLCC high and completing all of the extra cosmetology assignments. She is naturally talented in this trade, but is always looking for ways to improve and do more. She also is kind to PLCC staff and her peers. I’m excited to see where this industry takes her!

Madi is an excellent student, a strong, quiet presence in the classroom and lab – she leads by example. Her workmanship on lab projects is exemplary. She then turns and helps her fellow students without failing to help them with their workmanship. Madi displays the mark of a true leader interacting with the other students in a mature and professional manner. 

Emily is a go to student in class if something needs done on time and accurately. She always wants to be challenged in class and learn new things. She has great attention to detail and can stay focused on a project without being prompted.

Ray has shown great growth this year and is approaching school with a renewed focus and strong work ethic. His continued improvement and dedication are setting him up for success in the workforce and beyond.

D’Nyah is a superior student in everything she does. She has excellent attendance, works hard every day, and earns very good grades. D’Nyah is a kind, helpful, and joyful peer to everyone in the class. She is a joy to have as a student!

Lexi is a conscientious student who completes extra credit to earn above 100%.  She is positive, motivated, and kind.  She treats her peers and teachers with respect.  She has excellent communication skills, which influences her peers to participate in class.

Maddie has been an outstanding student for the past two years. Her grades are excellent, she’s always on time, hasn’t missed class time, and shows up every day with a great attitude.

She has a strong sense of integrity—she does what she’s supposed to, even when no one is watching. She’s professional, respectful, and always willing to help others, whether it’s supporting classmates or helping out with salon tasks. She also volunteered to help implement our new scheduling system, which made a big difference for everyone.

Maddie consistently goes above and beyond every day and is a great example of what a kind, hardworking, responsible, dependable student looks like.

Darian is a hardworking, kind, and dedicated student. He goes above and beyond to help others and is always willing to do what needs to be done. His professionalism is top tier as well as his attitude. Darian values his time and education here, and it shows through his quality of work and punctuality. 

Lucas is a consistent and high-achieving student. While he has a quiet demeanor, he is always polite and professional. His dedication is immediately evident through his great attendance record.

In the classroom, Lucas takes his related work very seriously. He is a model student who actively studies, takes detailed notes, and participates in review sessions.

In the lab, Lucas’s work ethic is just as impressive. He is a top-level performer who works hard and is never off-task. He demonstrates a great mechanical ability and a deep understanding of his craft, setting a positive example for all his peers.

Mason is an excellent student. He is grasping the content of HVAC quickly, he displays outstanding workmanship, and goes above and beyond to help other students. His professionalism and positive attitude in the classroom and lab helps set the tone for other students to follow. 

Victoria comes to class everyday prepared and with a professional attitude. She leads by example in the classroom and the lab. She is always willing to help me and others in her class.   She also currently has perfect attendance!! 

Eva is an exemplary student! She is organized, on time and ready to work (with a smile) each and every day. She is always engaged and interested in everything she is learning. Eva is well-liked by the class because she is always kind, respectful and helpful to everyone!

Quinn is a fantastic student who shows up and works hard every day. He’s always willing to tackle projects that come in the door, and loves to design 3D prints. I am so proud of the progress he has made and the skills he’s attained.

Chase is a top welding student who leads and helps students in welding and other programs. He will weld and fix anything put in front of him. Chase is so motivated every day. Chase acts as the senior shop foreman, making sure everything is on and closing up at the end of the day! He improves every day in the lab and in soft skills as well. When asked to do something, he does it and does it right! He is a true ambassador of the welding class.

Destiny is kind and smart, and is always willing to help her classmates. She is grasping the concepts in dental assisting very well and does not hesitate to help others who may have questions or need further clarification on the materials.

Matt is an NTHS member. He is a top welder and fabricator in welding. He learns fast and keeps moving forward! He will do above and beyond in the lab and classroom. He will work with anyone, anytime, sharing his knowledge and helping along the way. Matt is a true mentor to other students in the welding program.

Ty has performed to the highest standards, whilst representing Portage Lakes Career Center, this summer.  His employer has relayed to me  his eagerness to learn, his attention to detail and positive attitude which makes him an ideal employee. I don’t think it is too early to say that Ty will  someday join the Mount Rushmore of Plumbers in the future.

Jaden continues to display kindness and professionalism in the classroom and lab. He is always willing to assist me and other students in any way. He is always on time and ready to work upon arrival to class. Jaden works hard and has a positive attitude in the classroom and lab. 

Sam is prompt, polite, and a pleasure to have in class. She cleans and sanitizes classroom tables after the half day students leave, sweeps the floor, and is always one step ahead of the game!

Ayden is a fantastic student who works hard every day. He always has a smile on his face and greets me every morning. Ayden is always looking for the next challenging task or project. He’s currently the lead designer on a cart for our welding lab. He’s had to work one-on-one with Mr. Mariana to design the cart, and he’s now preparing to utilize the burn table to start production on it. I am very proud of Ayden!

Joe is always prepared for class, eager to learn, and does an outstanding job helping his classmates when they do not fully understand a concept.

Aerian is exemplary of being RESPONSIBLE, KIND, and HARD-WORKING. Aerian has excellent attendance, arrives early to class, and begins working immediately. All class assignments are on time and well-done. Aerian’s grades have soared in excellence due to consistently good work ethic and willingness to learn. 

Morgan has consistently gone above & beyond in cosmetology. She is kind & helpful to everyone. Has an eager to learn & participate, positive attitude. She has come in after school & has met her junior hours requirements. She is trustworthy, dependable, & professional.

Kaylee is a ray of sunshine every single day. She is the first to ask how you are doing, and is willing to help anyone who needs it. She challenges herself daily and always picks projects that are above the average level of difficulty. She’s also a member of NTHS.

Anthony is an all around great student who makes a positive impact on everyone he meets.

Sophia is always prepared, she works hard and has a positive attitude.

Ava’s smile and consistent positive energy and attitude resonate from her every day. Ava is an excellent student. She works very hard, she is organized, has excellent grades, and is always willing to help others. Moreover, Ava is just fun and pleasant to be around! She also is an officer with SkillsUSA.

Raith has done great at doing what is expected, but also moving forward with workloads above and beyond requirements.

Cayden (wheels) Has been a solid hard-working student in the lab and classroom. He is employed by Kovatch Kasting’s as a GTAW (TIG) welder.

Very polite young man who I can count on to be on task and pay attention.  Took advantage of a job shadow opportunity which will hopefully turn into a job opportunity in the near future.  Shows responsibility and maturity. 

Avalyn is a top scholar and welder in the welding program. Avalyn is motivated and a true leader in class!! Avalyn is the only welding student to achieve the NTHS this year. She wastes no time in the classroom or the lab! Avalyn is quick to help classmates. She is a great student and welder. She has maintained an A both years!

Andrew is an amazing student. He brings ideas and perspectives into class that are unique which adds to our class discussions. He’s been using his free time to develop his Eagle Scout project using what he’s learned in class, which is an excellent use of free time. I can’t wait to see where Andrew goes in the future!

Kayla Munn is a highly motivated student in the Fire Academy at PLCC, and a multi-sport athlete at Coventry High School. She has great attendance, is very punctual, and always gives 100%. Kayla consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and excels both academically and in training drills. She recently pushed herself outside of her comfort zone to perform very well in the phlebotomy class. Kayla’s hardworking nature and determination to succeed make her a standout student and athlete.

Paul is the superhero of DCM. His work ethic, attitude, enthusiasm, creativity and character are beyond amazing, and he is such a force for good in the DCM Lab and across the entire PLCC. Paul is a leader. He’s supportive of his peers. He is thoughtful and considerate of others. Paul is simply an outstanding human, and I cannot say enough about how wonderful he is to have as a student, and how excited I am to follow him in his future endeavors.

Becca is always ready to learn, she works well with everyone and is always willing to help where she can!!

Ethan has demonstrated hard work and dedication to learning here in the classroom. He is always willing to help others when and if he can.