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Annual ‘Night of Shining Stars’ celebrates CTAE students
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Special to the Herald

 

SPRINGFIELD – The Effingham County School District’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) and Workforce Development program hosted its annual Night of Shining Stars April 29, honoring middle- and high school students for their achievements in CTAE pathways.

Students were nominated by their CTAE teachers for demonstrating excellence in their career pathways, showcasing strong work ethic, leadership, and dedication to their future professions.

“Our CTAE students represent the future of our workforce, and we want to celebrate not just their accomplishments but their passion, persistence, and potential,” said CTAE Director Todd Wall. “We’re proud of every student recognized and thankful for the educators and industry partners who help them succeed.”

Middle School CTAE Students of the Year: Effingham County Middle School: Ivan Jelisejevs; Ebenezer Middle School: Wyatt Verrier; and South Effingham Middle School: Nytanya Erickson
High School CTAE Students of the Year: Third Place – ECHS, Drew Greene; ECCA, Barry Aultman; and SEHS, Key'Shun Favor. Second Place – ECHS, Lena Stoops; ECCA, Keelie Jervis; SEHS, Ariyana Marchant. First Place – ECHS, Haylee Frawley; ECCA, Jordan O’Neal; and SEHS, Abby Nave.

 

High School Pathway Stars

●      Kaylee Anderson        Healthcare                               SEHS

●      Barry Aultman            Computer Science                  ECCA

●      Avery Billington         Teaching as a Profession      SEHS

●      Reggie Brown             Agriculture Education            SEHS

●      Jaleigha Browner        Healthcare                               ECHS

●      Emma Connelly          Agriculture Education           ECHS

●      Jayden Darwood         Audio / Video Tech                 ECHS

●      Cory Dekle                 Healthcare                                  ECHS

●      Key’Shun Favor         Marketing                                  SEHS

●      NyShayiah Foster       Teaching as a Profession     ECHS

●      Haylee Frawley           Agriculture Education           ECHS

●      Saliyah Garvin            Early Childhood Education   ECHS

●      Makayla Grant            Business Accounting             ECHS

●      Drew Greene               Work Based Learning             ECHS

●      Ava Haffner                Healthcare                                SEHS

●      Luis Soto James          Agriculture Education        SEHS

●      Keelie Jervis               Programming                         ECCA

●      Ariyana Marchant       NJROTC                                 SEHS

●      Leydis Martinez          Healthcare                            ECHS

●      Luca Melegari             Business & Technology     SEHS

●      Dylan Mirucki            Biotechnology                      ECCA

●      Austin Morgan           Agriculture Education       ECCA

●      Sophia Morisse          Early Childhood Education   SEHS

●      Abby Nave                  Work Based Learning            SEHS

●      Jordan O’Neal             Culinary                                  ECCA

●      Yadin Price                 Distribution & Logistics         ECCA

●      Lily Smith                   Early Childhood Education    SEHS

●      Lena Stoope                Business &Technology           ECHS

●      Chloe Teixeria            Agriculture Education            SEHS

●      Bryeen Thomas           Engineering                            ECCA

●      Brennan Ward             Criminal Justice                    ECHS

●      Marshall Waters          Automotive                             ECCA

 

Middle School Pathway Stars

●      Isaiah Buckner            Career Development              ECMS

●      Matthew Chapman     Transportation                        ECMS

●      Jazmyn Clark              Computer Science                   ECMS

●      Jaxson Daring             Career Development               SEMS

●      Nytanya Erickson       Engineering & Technology   SEMS

●      Tvishaa Haval             Engineering                               EMS

●      Ivars Jelisejevs            Engineering & Technology     ECMS

●      Bhuvan Mahesh          Agriculture Education             SEMS

●      Breeleigh Patrick        Agriculture Education            SEMS

●      Chloe Peavy                Agriculture Education              ECMS

●      River Grace Trevino   Business / Comp Science      EMS

●      Wyatt Verrier              Agriculture Education             EMS

●      Jace Younie                Computer Science                    SEMS

●      Emmitt Zipperer         Business                                    SEMS

The event also recognized Glen Montgomery of RePowerIT as the CTAE Community Partner of the Year, honoring his commitment to supporting students through mentorship, resources, and career exploration opportunities.

The Night of Shining Stars highlights the impact of CTAE programs in preparing students for success in college, careers, and life. Effingham County School District remains committed to expanding high-quality career education and strengthening partnerships that benefit students and the local workforce.