Pioneer celebrates award and scholarship winners during Honors Night

Mansfield News Journal
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SHELBY − Students, families and faculty gathered for Honors Night on at Pioneer Career and Technology Center to celebrate the achievements of students who excelled and demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their education.

Over $2.1 million worth of scholarships were awarded to students. Pioneer students also received recognition for several awards, including the Director’s Attitude Awards and Citizenship Awards, as well as honoring students who have enlisted in the military.

A major highlight of the evening of April 24 was the announcement of the 2024 Byron H. Carmean Character, Dedication and Service Award winner − Charles Naylor, a senior from Northmor High School. Naylor has excelled in Pioneer’s welding program under the direction of Kip Stevens. The Carmean Award is the highest award given to a Pioneer student and was created to recognize students with outstanding qualities of character, personal dedication and service to education.

Pioneer Superintendent Greg Nickoli (left) presents Charles Naylor with the 2024 Byron H. Carmean Award.
Pioneer Superintendent Greg Nickoli (left) presents Charles Naylor with the 2024 Byron H. Carmean Award.

At Pioneer, Naylor has been involved with SkillsUSA) and placed first in its Regional Conference. At Northmor, he played football throughout many of his school years and was involved in ag class. As a part of his success in the welding program, he earned a unique opportunity to work at Local 550, Iron Workers through Pioneer’s Early Job Placement program. Naylor saved his earnings during his senior year and purchased his first home before graduation.

This year’s other deserving nominees for the Carmean Award includes seniors:

  • Gabriel Melvin, IT support, Home School

  • Zachary Krupa, medical technologies, Lucas High School

  • Mia Felder, dental assisting, Galion High School

  • Molly Reiderman, culinary arts, Willard High School

  • Hugo Andrade, home remodeling, Willard High School

  • Zachary Keever, industrial electricity, Lucas High School

  • LJ Ebner, rerforming arts, Galion High School

  • Hunter Sager, welding, Wynford High School

  • Makayla Dickson, dental assisting, Ontario High School

  • Harmony Fry, horticulture, Lexington High School

  • Cayden Moore, collision repair & power equipment, Crestview High School

Pioneer Career and Technology Center serves over 1,100 students representing over 35 career tech programs and 14 partner schools and offers adult education programs.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Pioneer Career and Technology Center presents awards and scholarships