All Mayfield Cosmetology program students who went down to the State Board of Cosmetology on Monday 20 May to take their exam passed. Congratulations to the newly licensed students!

On Friday 17 May, 2013, the CADD and Construction Trades program held their Open House in the TECC wing at Mayfield High School. Landscaping was provided by the Environmental Education program. The day started with a presentation by CADD students on the process of designing and drafting modular homes and their collaboration with the Construction Trades students who followed the blueprints to build the houses. There were six single story houses and a two-story house. Congratulations on a successful real-world working experience for both programs.

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Modular homes move-in ready

Top 40 students share their stories, gratitude with their most influential teachers during the 2013 Excellence Reception

On April 30, 2013 the Rotary Club of Hillcrest (Sunrise) hosted a Recognition Dinner to honor Industrial Arts and Career Technical students from Brush and Mayfield high schools [and their consortiums]. Congratulations to all students who earned the recognition award. Thank you to the Hillcrest Rotary Club for their efforts to encourage and appreciate the hard work and acheivements of students.

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On May 7, 2013 the Business Academy was invited to deliver a presentation to Mayor Scott Coleman and the Highland Heights City Council. This Entrepreneurship Team competed  at the State Skills USA Contest on April 23^rd and 24^th in Columbus, Ohio.

The Contest required them to Develop a Business Plan for an original concept and to deliver the presentation of the business concept  before a panel of judges. Their business plan involved a new use for the vacant property of the old Catalano's grocery store. They finished in 1^st Place and were awarded a Gold Medal in the Contest which qualified them for the National Competition in Kansas City.

The four members of the team were:

Imanuel Ishakbayev – Mayfield High School

Kai’Shayla Smith—Richmond Heights High School

Amber Steinberger – Aurora High School

Alex Weinberg – Mayfield High School

West Geauga High School student earns recognition
at International DECA Conference

Beachwood High School DECA chapter members earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s 67^th annual International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Calif., April 24-27, 2013.

Students receiving recognition at the international level were:

Students earn honor for attitude, leadership, integrity

Congratulations to the EXCEL TECC SkillsUSA Team on their outstanding performance at the 61^st Annual SkillsUSA Ohio Championships on April 23 and 24.  This event consisted of 90 contests with nearly 1,400 student competitors from across Ohio. State Finalists included: Kelcie Coffey in Medical Mathematics; Sophia Amati in Job Skills Demonstration; Brian Jinnett in Job Skills Demonstration; Shawn Stevenson in Extemporaneous Speech; Robbie Jenkins in Job Interview; Sam Jeunette and Jordan Vallance in Web Design; and distinguishing themselves as Voting Delegates to the State Conference were Gina Novario and Nick Cook. 

Earning Silver Medals from Mr. Suchy’s ITP program was the Information Technology Team of Andrew Quandt, Landon Smith, and Anthony Vella. 

Earning Gold Medals and qualifying to represent the State of Ohio at the 2013 National SkillsUSA Championships are:

Aras Klimas in First Aid-CPR from Dr. Hale’s Medical Technologies Program

Theresa Trivisonno in Medical Terminology from Dr. Hale’s Medical Technologies Program

Manny Ishakbayev, Kai’shayla Smith, Amber Steinberger and Alex Weinberg in the team Entrepreneurship contest from Mrs. Fronck’s Business Academy program. 

Well done to all members of the 2013 SkillsUSA Ohio Championships Team!

Two teams from the Excel TECC ECE program, consisting of four senior students each, and 7 other students all qualified to advance to the state level after the regional FCCLA contest. On April 18th, their content knowledge on early childhood content standards and their presentation skills were judged by state officials, experienced early childhood teachers and professionals. This year the Excel TECC Early Childhood Education students took home 15 GOLD medals and 2 SILVER medals at the state leadership conference in Columbus, Ohio! Great job girls!

Mayfield Cosmetology students lent a hand to the Mayfield Middle School Beautiful Lengths event on Friday April 26. The MMS gym was transformed into a hair salon as approximately 200 students and staff had their hair cut to support those battling cancer.  The Beautiful Lengths event empowers kids to feel like they can make a difference in the fight against cancer.

On April 24, Excel TECC was given the opportunity to present at the Mayfield Schools Board of Education meeting. Mayfield senior and Visual Art & Design student, Caleb Warren, was honored as Student of the Month, and led the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Nate Bishko, Director of Excel TECC, spoke to the board and the audience about the scope and goals of the Excel TECC consortium. Thirteen students from thirteen different Excel TECC programs were called to stand before the board to demonstrate the quality that career technical education strives for. 

Caleb [2nd from left] with his Student of the Month plaque, standing with [L-R] George Hughes, Vice President of the Mayfield Board of Education, Sue Groszek, President of the Board, and Dr. Keith Kelly, Superintendent of Mayfield Schools.

[photo courtesy of Laurie Uhlir]

Public Safety Academy recent events:

PSA senior law enforcement students were involved in self defense training from Mike Kavelik of the Cuyahoga Community College Police Academy.
 

PSA juniors at work during our Friday work out days at the new CCC recreation facility.
 

The Washington Post identified Mayfield High School as one of the most challenging high schools in the country and the 27th most challenging in Ohio.  "There are 614 school districts and over 800 high schools in Ohio, so being 27th is quite an accomplishment," said Principal Tony Loewer

Click here or on the picture to the left to see the list of high schools in Ohio that made the Washington Post's list of most challenging high schools

The Beachwood High School-based business expo Entrovation saw 170 vendors and its most innovative exhibits yet Friday, April 19, 2013. The Excel TECC Marketing program of Mr. Greg Perry worked many months assembling the event.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the Excel TECC students in Mayfield programs who earned Principal's List and Honor Roll status for the third quarter grading period.

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Congratulations to the 60 Excel TECC students inducted on Thursday April 18, 2013 into the National Technical Honor Society. To achieve this honor, students must carry a 3.5 GPA overall and a 4.0 GPA in their career technical program, as well as demonstrate the following traits: Skill, Honesty, Service, Responsibility, Scholarship, Citizenship and Leadership. The induction ceremony was held at Mayfield High School, followed by a reception.

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U.S. News & World Report and The Washington Post recognize Mayfield High School for academic achievement

Toward the end of March the first-ever Junior Mayfield Cosmetology Spa Day was held.  Each junior student brought in a family member to show off their skills and accomplishments that they have been working on all year. The family members received spa pedicures, manicures, facials or their hair done. This was a great experience for the students. It was  truly enjoyed by all family members and they were amazed at the professionalism and the accomplishments the students have achieved.  Mrs. Hummell and Mrs. Kall were very proud of their Junior Cosmetology students.

BEACHWOOD MARKETING TAKES STATES!!!!

Thirteen students from Mrs. Jean Getz’s Beachwood Excel TECC Marketing class traveled to Columbus, Ohio on March 15^th to compete in the DECA marketing state championships.

Five of Mrs. Getz’s students advanced to the “Top Ten” in their event.  They were [L-R] Gavin Clark [West Geauga], Robert Kaufman [Beachwood], Geordi Kogovsek, Marissa Stark, and Mary Anderson [all West Geauga].

Robert Kaufman came in 2^nd Place in the state in the Food Marketing Series Event. Geordi Kogovsek won 1^st Place for the Principles of Business Management and Administration Event.  These two students will travel to Anaheim, California in the end of April to compete with over 15,000 marketing students from around the world.

District #3 Floriculture Contest Results

Congratulations to the students from Excel TECC’s Environmental Education program.  Three teams competed and they brought home top honors at the District Floriculture contest.  The students judged plant quality, completed two lab practicum’s, identified over 150 specimens and completed a written test.

The team from Ms. Gardner’s program placed 2^nd overall.  Individual winners include:

Al Arunski tied at 2^nd place, Day Day Mikolic 3^rd place, Conner Sarlson 5^th place and Jerome Celico 10^th place.

The team from Ms. Judson’s program placed 3^rd overall.  Billy Grayson tied at 2^nd place and Jamie Steiger placed 4^th.

The Cleveland Botanical Garden program placed 6^th overall as a team.  This was the first year of participation for these students.

Al, Billy, Day Day and Jamie will all represent the Gates Mills Environmental Education Center at the state competition held at Ohio State next month.

Congratulations to all of the students.

[Pictured on this page are Nick, Brittany and Day Day]

CONGRATULATIONS to the Culinary Arts FCCLA Pastry Arts competitors!

Culinary senior, Ryan dela Vega, and Culinary Junior, Summer Kolt, both received the highest rating and GOLD medals Saturday March 2 at the FCCLA Culinary  regionals held at CCC’s Hospitality Center on Public Square.

Ryan prepared a Chocolate-Almond Coconut Cake and Summer prepared a 7 layer Dobos Torte.  Job well done students!  Now …….on to the States in April at OSU!!

Start planning your 13-14 school year

Read the latest news about Mayfield Schools, including a message from Superintendent Dr. Keith Kelly about school safety,the projected impact of the state budget, and the 2013 Student Art Show

Watch the "first-ever third episode" of The LOFT, featuring the spring sports preview for track, tennis and baseball, artist showcase, chess club and Academic Challenge.

Congratulations to Excel TECC students in Mayfield programs who earned Principal's List and Honor Roll status for the second quarter of the 2012-13 school year. Great Job!

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