Macomb Today

Utica Community Schools issued the following announcement on Jan. 29.

Our Outstanding CTE Student is Evan Larson.  Evan is a Stevenson High School senior enrolled in the Utica Center for Science and Industry program, known as CSI. Evan's course work at CSI is in the Multimedia pathway. His skills and work ethic are amongst the best we have seen and reflected in his talent, dedication, and creativity.

Evan makes it a priority to produce work of the highest quality and substance. Over the past three years, Evan has demonstrated his talent in illustration, film production, 3D modeling, and animation. His ability to conceptualize ideas and solve design problems at an advanced level is an asset that supports his work in school, his future work at Macomb Community College, and his goal as a professional animator.  Congratulations Evan.

Our outstanding CTE senior is Amantia Mema.  She is a 3rd-year Medical Science student at Stevenson high school and is enrolled in the Nursing Assistant course. She is talented, attentive, driven, a leader, and a team player in the classroom. Amantia is an honor student and will be a valedictorian for the Class of 2022.  She is a member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals, a leader for the club, and a three-time state qualifier.  She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, and is a member of the Varsity Swim Team. 

In addition, Amantia is in the school-to-work program and works for Beaumont Hospital as a physical therapy technician.  Amantia is planning to continue her education at the University of Detroit-Mercy in the Physician Assistant program.  Congratulations Amantia.

Our final award goes to Ms. Christina Eagan and Mr. Josh Albo of Pomeroy Living as our outstanding business partner.  Pomeroy Living is a multi-campus Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Rehabilitation corporation.  Pomeroy is passionate about training our students and encourages them to explore their interest in the medical field. Pomeroy has always shown professionalism and a commitment to safety as our students have worked through the most difficult of circumstances during the COVID 19 pandemic. Many of our student have stayed on as employees beyond high school graduation and worked for Pomeroy while completing their undergraduate studies. Pomeroy is a genuine and committed partner to the students of Utica Community Schools.

Utica Community Schools would like to congratulate all our awardees for their hard work and dedication, we wish them continued success.

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