Penta Career Center, a career technical educational facility for high school and adult students since 1965, is searching for individuals for its annual Outstanding Alumni Awards.
Since its inception in 1993, awards have been presented to 179 Penta alumni. Recipients will be honored at a special banquet at Penta on November 9, 2023.
The awards are bestowed on individuals who have completed a career technical program at Penta Career Center, formerly known as Penta County Vocational School, and who are currently working in a successful career.
Potential candidates should demonstrate excellence in their careers with professional accomplishments and community involvement. Nominees must have completed a high school or adult education program at Penta prior to 2012.
Applications are available by calling 419-661-6351 or can be completed online through the website at penta careercenter.org and clicking on alumni under the district tab. Completed applications must be postmarked by September 29.
Past recipients include: Dr. Nicholas Espinoza, Springfield High School, 1979 electronics; Sue Vidra Reamsnyder, Rossford High School, 1975 high skill stenography; Matthew Simpson, Anthony Wayne High Schools, 1983 building services and repair; Chrystal Moore Shanahan, Maumee High School, 1998 marketing education; Jennifer Byington Wilkins, Oak Harbor High School, 1991 word processing; Edward Stribrny, Lake High School, 1973 carpentry; Jarrad Egert, Woodmore High School, 1995 automotive technology; Sandra Wiechman, Elmwood High School, 1982 executive secretary; William Hammer, Woodmore High School, 1982 drafting; Don Pattrick Przysiecki, Rossford High School, 1973 welding; Becky Dooley Ziviski, Swanton High School, 1989 executive secretary, and Diana Escobar Rodriguez, Genoa High School, 1999 administrative assistant.
