Mid-America Technology Center recently held its 2022– 2023 Awards Ceremonies, honoring the 409 students who have completed their technical programs. In addition to Certificates of Completion, students received Outstanding Student awards and Perfect Attendance certificates.
Mid-America congratulates these students for their dedication, perseverance, and achievements in completing their chosen areas of study.
Outstanding Students from the Newcastle area are: Newcastle – Nicole Aderhold, Horticulture Technician; Nicholas Aderhold, Medium/Heavy Diesel Service Technician; and Blake Walker, Residential/ Commercial Electrician’s Assistant; and Bridge Creek – Laney Nicole Workman, Multimedia Specialist.
Newcastle area students receiving certificates of completion are the following (those who attained National Technical Honor Society are denoted by an asterisk).
Newcastle – *Nicole Aderhold, Horticulture Technician; Nicholas Aderhold, Medium/ Heavy Diesel Service Technician; Craig Akey, Jr., Combination Welder; Clay Brandon, Residential HVAC Technician; Carter Cavicchio, Residential/Commercial Electrician’s Assistant; Micaiah Chitwood, Health Careers Explorer; Jaelynne Eastep, Cosmetologist; Kolten Eaton, Cyber Security; *Landen Lee Goldston, Multimedia Specialist; Maddy Jewel Hickman, Health Careers Explorer; Tatum Housley, Health Careers Explorer; Trinity Hulsey, Cyber Security; David Johnson, Medium/ Heavy Diesel Service Technician; *Mckynlee Mack, Cosmetologist; Rileigh Shea Martin, Veterinary Assistant; Tanner Mayo, Residential/ Commercial Electrician’s Assistant; Mackenzie McConnell, Pre-Nursing; Kaden Morris, Residential/Commercial Electrician’s Assistant; Trailee Morton, Cosmetologist; Morgan R. Pittman, Cosmetologist- Practicing Master Instructor; Jasmin Regalado-Apodaca, Health Careers Explorer; *Eden Robles, Automotive Service Technician; and *Chloe Sheriff, Veterinary Assistant.
More Newcastle students include: *Kealeigh Singley, Veterinary Assistant; Drake Smith, Cyber Security; Katlyn Steinhour, Health Careers Explorer; Aiden Thomas, Cyber Security; Rylie Tucker, Pre-Nursing; *Ashlyn Jenae Turner, Health Careers Explorer; Blake Walker, Residential/ Commercial Electrician’s Assistant; Xavier Walker, CNC Machinist; *Ashlyn Brooke Ward, Pre-Engineering; Achaia Vanyelle Williams, Health Careers Explorer; Emma Ruth Wilson, Criminal Justice Officer; and *Daisy Worden, Cosmetologist.
Bridge Creek – Alexa Alvarez, CADD; *Joshua Kernop, Cyber Security; Caden Rose, Cyber Security; Nathaniel Warner, Cyber Security; *Shane Lundy, Emergency Medical Technician; Brandi Stransky, Equine Production; Jeremia Lindsay, Graphic Design; *Kayla McElhaney, Graphic Design; *Lexy Beth Sweet, Health Careers Explorer; and Ruby Isabella Bryant, Horticulture Technician.
Other Bridge Creek students are: Kristopher Arrick Gardner, Horticulture Technician; Austin Stokes, Medium/ Heavy Diesel Service Technician; Lane Austin Mayhew, Multimedia Specialist; Laney Nicole Workman, Multimedia Specialist; Kale Flick, Residential HVAC Technician; and Madison J. Glandon, Veterinary Assistant.
Seth Wadley Ford of Pauls Valley recently donated a 2.7 EcoBoost engine to the Automotive Service Technician program at Mid-America Technology Center. In addition to the engine, they also donated service manuals and online curriculum. This donation will provide the students with a highly sought-after skill through a hands-on learning opportunity. Seth Wadley Ford employees Shawn Stuart, service manager, and Terry Turner, shop foreman, made a special delivery to the MATC Automotive Service class. Alex Jurado, Auto Service teacher, and his class are eager to get their hands on this new piece of equipment.
