CCSD Celebrates Seniors Bound for Skilled Professions!

River Ridge HS senior Joseph Mego signs his intention for a career in law enforcement

The Cherokee County School District is celebrating graduating seniors who plan to pursue careers in skilled professions!

The District joined Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, the Cherokee Workforce Collaborative, Cherokee Office of Economic Development, and Chattahoochee Technical College this week to present the annual Skilled Professions Signing Day event held in downtown Woodstock at the Arts Center.  

CCSD Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis gave brief remarks at the start of the ceremony and praised the students for their focus and drive.  

"I am so proud to be here to support you," said Davis. "Each of you has a passion for a career that will contribute to a stronger community.  You are our beacon."

Justina Brown, Director of Talent Development for the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, held a panel with two former CCSD students who have been out in the workforce for the last year, Tyler James and Steve Eubanks. The two young men shared their insight into why they chose their skilled professions and what their aspirations for the future include.

During the signing event, graduating CCSD seniors with plans for skilled professions careers signed those plans with employers or colleges and were celebrated by family, friends, teachers and community leaders.  Each senior was presented with a red and black cord to wear at graduation. 

Thank you to our School Board for investing in career pathways for students! The school district offers 44 different Career Pathway programs, offering students opportunities to not only master specific job skills and soft skills helpful to all careers, but also to earn industry certifications.  More information is on the CCSD website here. 

Group photos are below, and individual photos can be viewed here. 

Congratulations to:

CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL

Austin  Williams	Cherokee High School	Welding
Axel Atkins	Cherokee High School	Welding
Brice Rodriguez	Cherokee High School	Welding
Daniel Pablo-Raymundo	Cherokee High School	Welding
Isaac Freeman	Cherokee High School	Welding
Jacob Manning	Cherokee High School	Welding
Jonathan Tipton	Cherokee High School	Automotive | CDJR Woodstock
Kinsley Luther	Cherokee High School	Nursing
Landen Waters	Cherokee High School	Machinery
Landon Silver	Cherokee High School	Car Mechanic |Carriage Kia
Natalie Briggs	Cherokee High School	Nursing
Taylor Moreno	Cherokee High School	Welding | Archer Western Construction
William Diaz	Cherokee High School	Welding

 

CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Adakyn Underwood	Creekview High School	Welding
Jace Norris	Creekview High School	Public Safety/firefighter
Renee Avila	Creekview High School	Truck Driving | GKR Tanklines
Sadie Doiron	Creekview High School	Welding
Ty Nichelson	Creekview High School	Welding

 

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL

Nicole Prieto	Etowah High School	Medical/Healthcare
Paola Olvera- Palacios	Etowah High School	Medical/Healthcare
Rayvon Parker	Etowah High School	Welding

 

RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Ansley Powell	River Ridge High School	Nursing
Grant Jackson	River Ridge High School	Welding
Joseph Mego	River Ridge High School	Law Enforcement
Katrina White	River Ridge High School	Medical/Healthcare
Samantha English	River Ridge High School	Cosmetology

 

SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL

Nathan Caldwell

Sequoyah High School

Military

 

WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL

Billy-James Hill	Woodstock High School	Emergency services/Cherokee County Fire Department
Braydon Strickland	Woodstock High School	Electrician | Roytec Industries
Chase Watkins	Woodstock High School	Law Enforcement/Cherokee County Sheriffs Office
Lois Dwomoh	Woodstock High School	Medical/Healthcare
Ramona Rodriguez	Woodstock High School	Medical/Healthcare
Sam McAllister	Woodstock High School	Firefighting | Cherokee County Fire Department
Sherlyn Mendez	Woodstock High School	Aviation & Maintenance /Air Force National Guard