Dr. Jim Wingert, center, owner of Broadview Animal Clinic, and Deanna Kline, left, Hinkley High School counselor, present a $250 scholarship to Rangeview High School student Brittany Hudson.
Submitted by Kim Wisneski
Pickens Technical College
The Aurora Public Schools and Pickens Technical College Executive Internship Program recently hosted its end of semester Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony. More than 100 guests, including APS Deputy Superintendent William Stuart, Board of Education President JulieMarie A. Shepard and representatives from APS high schools, attended and praised students on their progress. Proud parents supported their sons and daughters who spoke to the audience about their internship experiences and what it meant for their future.
Hosting the ceremony were students Ileana Flores (Gateway High School), Sara Russell (Rangeview High School) and David Lee Hernandez (Gateway).
Twenty-three students earned the Presidential Service Award and were presented with certificates and pins. Fourteen students earned the Bronze Award for completing 100 hours of community service, four students earne the silver award for completing 175-249 hours of community service and five students earned the gold award for 250 hours of community service.
The EIP Advisory Committee also presented $250 scholarships to Rangeview's Brittany Hudson and Aurora Central High School's Joel Eshun. The scholarships were donated on behalf of the Broadview Animal Clinic.
Wingert and Kline present a $250 scholarship to Aurora Central High School student Joel Eshun.