Rockwood Students Earn 'Tops at Tech' Recognition from South Tech
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Rockwood Students Earn 'Tops at Tech' Recognition from South Tech
Recent Rockwood School District graduates representing Eureka, Marquette and Rockwood Summit high schools earned "Tops at Tech" honors from South Technical High School.
"Tops at Tech" is South Tech’s annual recognition to honor its most exceptional career and technical education students. Nominations are based on a student’s professionalism, success in skill attainment and curriculum mastery, responsibility and willingness to go above and beyond and support their fellow classmates.
South Tech serves St. Louis County school district students – including those in Rockwood – through the districts' partnership with Special School District.
Congratulations to these students! Learn more about these outstanding students, and read a quote from one of their South Tech instructors.
Steven Lafata, Eureka High, Auto Collision Repair
Post-Secondary Plans: Steven will continue employment at Midwest Motors.
"Steven has worked well in the shop and has taken on several projects in which he has done a very good job at completing." - Ken Neuman, Auto Collision Repair Instructor
Colin McGrail, Marquette, Electrical Trades
Post-Secondary Plans: If given an offer, Colin plans to pursue employment with Ameren.
"Colin works hard at standing out in a good way. He's often the first one ready to go at the beginning and the last one to leave at the end. He makes sure to get the job done." - Barclay Hirth, Electrical Trades Instructor
Lauren Patrick, Rockwood Summit High, Cosmetology
Post-Secondary Plans: Lauren plans to secure her cosmetology license and attend nursing school.
"Lauren is a standout student who always goes above and beyond to demonstrate professionalism and hard work." - Carly Noel, Cosmetology Instructor
Gabe Pina-White, Eureka, Carpentry
Post-Secondary Plans: Gabe is enrolled in the Diesel Tech/Heavy Equipment program at State Tech.
"Gabe is a self-starter who consistently demonstrates punctuality and work ethic. He has been successful in obtaining his OSHA 10 safety certification." - Matt Westhoff, Carpentry Instructor
Sarah Tamborski, Eureka, Veterinary Assistant
Post-Secondary Plans: Sarah will attend Jefferson College's Vet Tech program.
"Sarah is always ready to work! Anything that needs to be done, Sarah never hesitates to do the job, which is not always pleasant in the vet shop! Sarah always lends a hand to a fellow student." - Donna Hobbs, Veterinary Assistant Instructor
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