KCCC had three students who were nominated and selected to participate in Buckeye Boys State, which is run by the American Legion at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Cameron McNamara (Precision Machining), Jared Boucher (Sports Medicine & Exercise Science), and Edward Rodriguez (Building Trades) were each selected to participate in Buckeye Boys State this summer. All three young men arrived at KCCC as sophomores and were in the S.T.A.R.T. program. McNamara has participated in KCCC’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) for four years, Boucher for three years, and Rodriguez for two years.
Buckeye Boys State is an eight-day hands-on experience in the operation of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio government.
Colonel Chris Salvucci, head of KCCC’s AFJROTC, said, “Buckeye Boys State is an incredible opportunity. Roughly 1,000 students attend each year and they provide remarkable training opportunities.”
Major Chris Ballard was a part of the interview team that interviewed McNamara, Boucher, and Rodriguez prior to them being selected for Buckeye Boys State. Major Ballard is a 2001 graduate of East Knox High School and the Knox County Career Center (Carpentry). Major Ballard was selected to attend Buckeye Boys State in 2000, has served as a counselor and a commissioner, and is now a Buckeye Boys State Board of Trustees member.
“Buckeye Boys State aims to hone leadership skills and provide a government education that these young men are going to use the rest of their lives,” said Major Ballard.
Major Ballard added, “Buckeye Boys State is a learn-by-doing program. It’s a leadership-building program. It opened my eyes to what could be and opened the opportunity for me with the Army National Guard. It was a life-changing event for me.”
Buckeye Boys State is only open to boys after they have completed their junior year in high school.
For more information on Buckeye Boys State please visit www.ohiobuckeyeboysstate.com.
Mr. McKown talked with students and showed a short video clip in his Government classes about 9/11, what it was like that day for Americans, and the impact of that day across the country.
Seniors in Cosmetology are open and providing services to the public!! Call us to schedule your appointment. We look forward to serving you!
Seniors in HVAC assisted KCCC's Facility Operations team with preventative maintenance on equipment. This prolongs the life of the HVAC equipment on the school premises.
Students in HVAC install, maintain, diagnose, and repair residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and environmental controls.
KCCC seniors are able to earn the opportunity to take their career tech skills to businesses and industry during their senior year by meeting academic grade, attendance, behavior, and performance expectations in their career tech lab and academic classes.
KCCC seniors are able to earn the opportunity to take their career tech skills to businesses and industry during their senior year by meeting academic grade, attendance, behavior, and performance expectations in their career tech lab and academic classes.
KCCC seniors are able to earn the opportunity to take their career tech skills to businesses and industry during their senior year by meeting academic grade, attendance, behavior, and performance expectations in their career tech lab and academic classes.
KCCC seniors are able to earn the opportunity to take their career tech skills to businesses and industry during their senior year by meeting academic grade, attendance, behavior, and performance expectations in their career tech lab and academic classes.
We Remember - Please take a moment today to pause & remember.
9/11 Memorial & Museum:
https://www.911memorial.org/
Pentagon Memorial https://pentagonmemorial.org/
Flight 93 National Memorial https://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm
Wednesday, September 11
Patriot Day
We Will Never Forget
KCCC families,
Earlier this evening we were made aware of a social media threat directed at Knox County Schools in another state. While this situation pertains to an out-of-state situation, the Mount Vernon Police Department and our local Sheriff's Department are fully informed and monitoring the situation.
Even though no threats have been made to any local districts, and out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased law enforcement presence at our schools on Wednesday. As safety remains our top priority, we continue to take all necessary precautions to maintain a secure environment.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Students attending Knox County Career Center participate in sports and extracurricular activities at their home school. We love getting out to support our students in their activities!
KCCC seniors are able to earn the opportunity to take their career tech skills to businesses and industry during their senior year by meeting academic grade, attendance, behavior, and performance expectations in their career tech lab and academic classes.
Congrats to KCCC's Forestry Team on earning 3rd place as a team and to Kennedy Auker for earning 4th place individually. Great job!!
KCCC seniors are able to earn the opportunity to take their career tech skills to businesses and industry during their senior year by meeting academic grade, attendance, behavior, and performance expectations in their career tech lab and academic classes.
Juniors in HVAC learned how to cut a thread pipe. This is used in the plumbing and pipe fitting trades related to the HVAC field.
Students in HVAC develop skills in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) aspects for HVAC systems.
Seniors in Cosmetology are open and providing services to the public beginning Tuesday, September 10th!! Call us to schedule your appointment. We look forward to serving you!
Seniors in Computer Network Technology assisted seniors in Digital Media & Software Development (DMSD) in building some new lab computers for the DMSD lab. These computers will be used to render 3D models, video editing, and graphic design. Our labs enjoy collaborating whenever they can!!
Seniors in Cosmetology are open and providing services to the public beginning Tuesday, September 10th!! Call us to schedule your appointment. We look forward to serving you!
Students in Ms. Metzger’s Environmental Science classes recently learned about the Tragedy of the Commons, in which resources are overused and potentially run out if not managed correctly. One example is overfishing. Students simulated this by ‘fishing’ for popcorn. One round, they couldn’t talk, and the second, they could communicate how they would fish to ensure a population was sustained.
