submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, Berlin Central School District
On June 5 a number of Berlin CSD students were honored for their achievement in academics and craftsmanship. The Questar III BOCES Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy held its Annual Awards Night at the Rensselaer City School District.
Shauna Hoffman of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program received an REC scholarship, and Cheyenne Seel of the Criminal Justice program received the Red Cross High School Challenge Scholarship. Both students are two year members of the National Technical Honor Society, the country’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education (CTE).
Other REC awards were presented to:
• Angela Matson, Achievement/Craftsmanship, New Visions – Visual & Preforming Arts
• Tyler Hill, Craftsmanship Award, Automotive Technology I
• Quinn Lowry, Achievement Award, Aviation Maintenance Technology I
• Shauna Hoffman, Achievement Award, Certified Nursing Assistant
• Caleb Hendricks, Craftsmanship Award, Construction Technology I
• Cheyenne Seel, Craftsmanship Award, Criminal Justice II
• Andrew Oathout, Most Improved Award, HVAC/R I
Focused on providing skills for the 21st century workforce, Questar III offers students CTE for professional training and the opportunity to acquire industry related certifications while they are still in high school.
Most students continue their education at community colleges or technical institutes.