LCSS CTE Stars Night
May 2, 2023
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The historic Crockett Theater hosted Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff on May 1st to celebrate CTE students throughout Lawrence County. FFA State Degrees, SkillsUSA State Officers, CNA Certifications, Duel enrollment, Completers of multiple programs, Robotics, and STEM areas were just a few focus areas. Ms. Hope Thonmason hosted the 1st Annual Event streamed live on Facebook and featured Mr. Adkins, LCSS Director of Schools, congratulating students as they presented on stage for acknowledgment. The closing ceremony featured a heartfelt tribute to retiring CTE Construction teacher Mr. Michael Ayers. He was presented with a plaque from Mr. Akins and a special gift of thanks from the Director of CTE, Ms. Shannon Watson.
Chuck Norris’s old place is impressive, but I’d probably spend more time on the daily 12-letter word puzzlejeffgoldblumle wordle game than checking out every closet. This sort of mental break fits right in with kicking back at a celebrity home. Keeps the brain sharp between tours of the property.
Interesting piece on the public role of Catholics and the future of the country. Political and cultural engagement often plays out in everyday spaces too, even something as ordinary as a hotel lobby, where people from different backgrounds actually meet and talk. That local, face-to-face level still matters for building any shared future.
Great way to celebrate student achievements and career-focused learning. For students organizing classwork, converting handwritten notes to text can make study materials easier to manage digitally.
The CTE Stars Night highlights how students turn skills into real projects. For anyone capturing those moments, a simple photo to Sticker can become a 12-sticker sheet from one image. That could make event recaps or club promotions more fun without extra design work.
It is encouraging to see students, families, faculty, and staff coming together to recognize achievements in career and technical education. The celebration described here shows how meaningful recognition can motivate students and highlight their developing talents. I recently came across https://peacockbuild.com/ in another education-related discussion, which also emphasized practical achievement and the importance of celebrating progress and opportunity.