FARMINGTON — Students enrolled in programs at the Foster Career and Technical Education Center were recognized Thursday at the school.

These were the students who attended on a Gold Day. Those who attend on a Blue Day will also be recognized at another time. The school uses the colors that represent the Mt. Blue High School Cougars, which the center is part of at Mt. Blue Campus. Students are recognized twice a year.

Before awards were handed out, Foster Director Glenn Kapiloff gave the students a good-natured warning to not fall victim to “senioritis” as the school year draws to an end.

“This is not the time to back off,” he said. “This is not the time to let your foot off the gas. This is the time to really focus.”

He told seniors to see a staff member if they are struggling, and the staff member will make sure they get the help needed to earn their diploma.

Melissa Williams, student services coordinator, gave students information on scholarships, applications and deadlines.

There will be a graduation program for the center on May 29. Seniors will receive a maroon cord representing their accomplishments in the program to wear during graduations at their home schools.

Following award presentations Thursday, students were treated to a barbecue. Several of the programs at the school, including culinary arts, metal fabrication and commercial arts, worked together on the ceremony and barbecue. The Commercial Arts program provided maroon sweatshirts with the center’s logo to the honored students.

Students recognized were from Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, Mt. Blue High School in Farmington and Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township.

Those recognized were Dillon Ross, automotive technology; Tyler Messer, building construction; Colin Richards, business education; Victoria Cushing, commercial arts; Michael Deming, computer technology; Quinn Sharkey, culinary arts; Astra Pierson, digital media; Logan Ross, early childhood; Tim Meservier, employability skills; Kevin Smith, forestry; Shaine White, metal fabrication; and Taylor Hargreaves, certified nursing assistant.

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