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The Washington County Career Center has named Gracie Adams and Cole Fouss as the September Students of the Month.
Adams is a Warren High School senior enrolled in the pre-nursing program. She is the daughter of Randy and Anna Adams of Cutler.
At the Career Center, Adams is a member of the SkillsUSA youth organization. She was on the Career Center's honor roll last school year.
Through College Credit Plus, Adams has earned or will earn credits in American national government, English composition I, speech, and statistics. Through her technical program, she has earned college credit or industrial certifications for introduction to nutrition, medical terminology, certified nursing assistant, Stop the Bleed, and CPR/first aid.
Adams took College Credit Plus courses to complete her academic requirements for senior year. In doing so, she qualified to begin the practical nursing program at the Career Center's Adult Technical Training that will allow her to train and become certified as an LPN by the time she graduates in May 2027.
At Warren, she was active in softball and the travel club. She was a member of FFA and showed goats at the fairs.
She is a member of the Warren Chapel Church, where her grandfather is the pastor, and teaches Sunday school to the youth.
"Gracie is a fantastic role model for not only her high school peers, but she also has proven to be for the adults in the Practical Nursing program," Amy Jarrell, pre-nursing instructor, said. "She has an outstanding work ethic, great attendance, strong leadership skills, and is very kind to everyone."
Adams is employed at Belpre Landing as a CNA. Upon graduation, she plans to attend either Washington State College of Ohio or Ohio University to become a registered nurse in addition to working in the health field as an LPN.
Fouss is a senior at Waterford High School and is enrolled in the Graphic Design and Video Production program. He is the son of Eric and Jenine Fouss of Lowell.
At the Career Center, Fouss is a member of the Business Professionals of America youth organization. He was class historian last year for his technical program and was on the Career Center's honor roll or merit roll last school year.
In March, he participated in the BPA state competition for extemporaneous speech. At Waterford High School, he was active in golf, track and field, Pep Club, Student Council and yearbook. Outside of school, he was a member of 4H for eight years.
Through College Credit Plus, Fouss has earned or will earn credits in American national government, chemistry, college algebra, English composition I and statistics. Through his technical program, he has or will earn college credit or industrial certifications for the Adobe Creative Cloud software in 2D animation, Audio Production, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Digital Storytelling, Fundamentals of Content Creation, Graphic Design, Live Streaming and Production and Video Production & Editing.
He is receiving technical focus and learning skills for creating and editing digital graphics, design techniques, information technology, multimedia and image management techniques, and video and sound.
"Cole is a standout senior who brings a wonderfully positive attitude and vibrant energy to my program daily," Graphic Design and Video Production instructor Chris Palmer said.
Cole is employed at Qdoba. He plans to attend Bowling Green State University to major in forensic science.