Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center

Satellite Newsletter May 2015

Zane Trace FFA Chapter Successful at State Convention! The first day of the Ohio FFA State Convention was a successful one for the Zane Trace FFA Chapter. Sophomore member Olivia Pflaumer placed 4th in the Specialty Animal proficiency award and earned a gold rating and runner up placing in the agriscience fair. Mariah Cox, a junior at Zane Trace, was named the Ohio FFA Star in Agriscience for 2015. She received a plaque and a check for $500 for her award. Juniors Mariah Cox and Kevin Daubenmire were named proficiency award winners during the convention. Mariah was first in Food Science and Kevin was first in Agriculture Mechanics. Each was awarded $250 and will have the opportunity to compete in the National Proficiency Award finals this summer. Sophomore Maranda Havens was 2nd in the Animal Research proficiency. Junior Nathanael Freeman was 3rd in Integrated Research proficiency and Sophomore Olivia Pflaumer was 4th in Specialty Animal Proficiency. ZT FFA supporter Gina Davis was awarded the Honorary State Degree and the chapter was recognized for being Gold Rated in 2015.

Four students were recognized in the agriscience fair competition. Olivia Pflaumer and Nathanael Freeman placed 2nd in their respective categories and Alanee Fannin and Mariah Cox placed 3rd. A total of 36 members participated in the convention.

Jaren Steinbrook, Nick True and James Honaker unloading ferns.

The Tradition Continues!

A few years ago, Mrs. Ann Bozick and Ms. Amy Ervin’s CBI classes began helping the Adena Women’s Board prepare for their biggest fundraiser of the year – the flower sale. On May 5, 2015, Ms. Ervin's CBI class (along with former class members Nick True and Derrick Benson) assisted the Adena Women's Board prepare for this year’s sale. Students helped board members unload and neatly arrange three truckloads of flowers in and around the Lion's Club shelter house in Yoctangee Park. The students did a fantastic job and the women greatly appreciated their help!

McDowell students learn how engineering can be fun!

Thirty eighth grade students from McDowell Exchange School in Logan Elm School District attended the Engineering Day at King’s Island. Students rode a variety of attractions and completed assignments that demonstrated how amusement park rides are engineered. Concepts involving hydraulics, pneumatics, construction material, forces, gravitation speed and linear speed were investigated. The field trip provided a first-hand experience in a variety

of engineering concepts and showed the students how engineering can be fun. The trip was paid for by a grant through the Logan Elm Education Foundation and support through Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center.

Pictured in the Shoemaker gymnasium left to right: Matt Wilson, PRCTC Sports Med Instructor, Dean Tuck, and OU-C Fitness Center Director, Steve Clusman.

New Ross County Sports Medicine Program at OU-C On May 6, Matt Wilson, Pickaway-Ross Sports Medicine Technologies teacher for the Ross County satellite schools, was introduced to Dr. Martin Tuck, Dean of Ohio University-Chillicothe. Plans are for the new program to be housed in the Shoemaker Center this coming fall. Students will become members of the fitness program which will allow them access to the wide variety of training equipment. In addition OU-C is providing a state of the art classroom and an office for Mr. Wilson. This partnership will provide students with all the advantages of conducting the program on a college campus with a quality facility. Dean Tuck graciously introduced Matt to other members of his staff.

“Mock” Interviews for Chillicothe’s Life Management Class

Chillicothe High School students in Mrs. Groff's Life Management class have recently completed "mock" job interviews. Mrs. Groff invited community members to act as the interviewers so the students can use skills learned in class as well as learn from the experience to better themselves for the 'real deal'. Each student applied for a job of choice by completing a job application, preparing a resume and cover letter. The interviewers were supplied a list of "Top 10 Interview" questions to make the process as realistic as possible. The students were very nervous, but definitely benefited from the opportunity. Many thanks to the various community members that helped make this experience for these students a success: Mark Moss and Susan Schwalbauch, PRCTC; Cheryl Barlage, Kenworth; Lisa Barlage, The Ohio State University; Martin Dunn and Sue Gray, Chillicothe High School; and Staff Sergeant Andrew McMeley, United State Army.

Choices classes at Huntington learn about Recycling

On April 29th Judy Mannion from Ross County Litter Control & Recycling and Nick Rupert, Municipal Representative from Rumpke spoke to the Choices classes at Huntington High School. They spoke to students about things they can do to reduce their carbon footprint at home, school, work and in their community. They will also be implementing a recycling project in the family and consumer sciences classroom for the 2015-2016 school year.

The Huntington FCCLA members have plans to “Adopt a Road” in Huntington Township for clean-up twice a year.

Logan Elm Construction class completes another building

The Logan Elm construction class has completed a 24’ by 20’ addition to the Washington Township Courthouse Building. Pictured are: Cody Knight, Tom Vandette (Bus Driver), Austin Dennison, Clint Riffel, Dylan Holzschuh, Nate Conrad and Chris Emerson.

Logan Elm CAD 2 class builds podium for wrestlers

Logan Elm CAD 2 students applied what they have learned during class about drawing to engineering skills (real life) by making a podium for the Logan Elm Wrestlers. Pictured are Josh Thomas, Cody Knight and Michael Berkemeier

News from Everts FCCLA Chapter Everts FCCLA members received their Power of One certificates at Regional Competition in February. From left to right: Cheley Jackson, Shayna Hoop, Quinn Dugan, Abby Dollison, Aiden Devinney and Kory Barnes.

Everts 7th grade FCCLA members make frog window thermometers for the residents at Pickaway Manor Nursing Home.

Everts FCCLA 7th grade members made cupcakes for teachers during FCCLA Week. From left to right: Emily Chasteen, Serina Colon, Selena Colter and Makayla Fusco prepare their recipe.

Through the pages of magazines, Everts FCCLA members find pictures for patients’ art projects at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Everts FCCLA collected 5 boxes of supplies to donate to Haven House, Pickaway County’s domestic violence shelter, during FCCLA Week in February.

Everts sixth grade Healthy Foods students made playdough for the Head Start preschoolers, delivered the batches they made and stayed to play and talk with them.

Everts FCCLA member Cheley Jackson, was awarded the “Everts Outstanding FCCLA Member” for 2014-2015 school year by Mrs. Steinhauser – Family & Consumer Science teacher and FCCLA adviser.