CCHS students recognized for their work ethic
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
More than 150 Columbia City High School students hope to set themselves apart from their competitors in the job market with a very important edge – their work ethic.
On Monday night, Judy Moore and Cheryl Schuman invited each of the 83 award winners to join them on stage to accept certificates of recognition for completing the voluntary program.
Over the course of the school year, students gained points toward their work ethics certification by completing unpaid internships, exhibiting discipline, learning new skills, maintaining high grade point averages, through punctuality, community service and more elements that future employers will find positive in the workforce.
In fact, according to Moore, the students conducted more than 1000 hours of volunteer service in the community, addressing a variety of community needs.
Seniors recognized with work ethics certification include: Holly Dunn, Lauren Greulich, Justin Hearld, Melissa Jackson, Kristen Jeffrey, Shannon Kauffman, Michele Klinefelter, Jyllian Kumfer, Amber Lecklider, Eric Marty, Jennifer Nierman, Courtney Raypole, Taylor Rethlake, Sarah Reynolds, Drew Sauers, Austin Straub, Jedidiah Wagner, Michelle Wheeler, Caylissa Wolfe, Mitchel Zorger, Kory Bailey, Steven Beck, Jessica Beeching, Andy Bernhard, Kayla Culp, Blake Downing, Katie Foy, Sarah Gager, Alex Gottsov, Amanda Graham, Catherine Heaton, Ann Jones, Michael Kreider, Aubrey Lee, Ayriel Lortie, Aaron Martin, Kara Mawhorter, Amanda McMullen, Kassandra Mosher, Adam Murphy, Amanda Peters, Derick Rice, Amy Rieder, Jerry Rosbrugh, James Schinbeckler, Magdalena Silva, Keah Southall, Brienna Swick, Diedre Van Straten, Hayden Vogely, Ryan Wertman, Kala Wiegman, Kyle Wilkins and Jacob Woodward.
Also, juniors recognized include: Jennifer Bentz, Alexandra Bunyan, Abigail Chambers, Erin Culver, Emily Espich, Heather Gatchell, Chelsea Geiger, Jeffrey Greuttert, Cheyann Hibbert, Ashley Hicks, Mindi Hoffman, Nicole Hyndman, Miranda Jackson, Heather King, Dallas Kirgis, Stephanie Kyler, Brice Lantz, Brittany Laux, Gabrielle Mishler, Alexandra Parker, Christin Rethlake, Jennifer Schaefer, Emily Schnorr, Shelbi Simpkins, Brooke Vance, Amy Wagoner, Alivia Walker and Angelia Williams.