Apollo launches Career Tech Education Month
Apollo Career Center launched Career Tech Education Month with its annual all area boards meeting on Feb. 4.
The program highlights included an update by Superintendent Judy Wells on the progress of the seven-phase construction/renovation of Apollo Career Center.
Following that was the induction of five alumni into the Apollo Hall of Fame:
• Chris Smith, Apollo Career Center tech specialist
• David Blackston, LMH imaging engineer
• Leigh McCullough-Steinke, LMH clinical buyer
• Ashley Miller, Owner/President of Quality Welding and Fabrication, Elida
• Brad Webb, Apollo Construction Equipment instructor
Apollo Health Careers student, Austin Phalen, Perry, was named the Charles M. Hankish, Jr. Student Citizen of the Year.
Husky Lima Refinery and PotashCorp Lima were honored as Apollo Career Center's Employers of the Year.
Michael Springer, Sr. and Paul Hilden, was honored for their service to Apollo Career Center as Charles M. Hankish, Jr. Citizens of the Year.
Board members from Apollo's 11 member schools and three County Educational Service Centers attended.
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