New Philadelphia, OH (May 6, 2025) – Supporters of Buckeye Career Center senior students gathered Thursday, May 1, 2025, to honor those who are getting a jumpstart on their careers. BCC hosted a Career-Technical Education and Military Signing Day to honor students who are already working full-time or will accept a full-time position following graduation.
The event, which is similar to athletic and academic signings, honored the students, their employers, and featured a photo areas to capture pictures of each student signing his/her letter of intent while surrounded by company officials and family members. The program was emceed by BCC Marketing Coordinator Shyanne Carroll and BCC’s Principal, Mr. Matt Fockler addressed the crowd and gave words of encouragement to the students in attendance.
“Just like athletes sign to play at the next level, today we honor students who are making equally significant commitments to their futures – through careers and military service,” said Fockler. “This day is a reminder that success looks different for every student, and that all paths, whether through employment or enlistment, are worthy of celebration.”
A total of 56 students and 30 area companies/military branches participated in the annual event. Photos of the event were taken by Solid Rock and the BCC Marketing department and are available for viewing on the BCC Facebook page. Signing Day is an annual event at Buckeye Career Center that began in 2018.
Military Commitments
Austin Pulley – U.S. Air Force | Construction Technology, Strasburg
Micah Barnhart – U.S. Army | Law Enforcement, Dover
Benjamin Davis – U.S. Army | PLTW/Engineering, New Philadelphia
Chance Gowins – U.S. Army | Law Enforcement & Fire/EMS, Indian Valley
Connor Horton – U.S. Army | PLTW/Engineering & Marketing, Tuscarawas Valley
Angelica Perez-Hernandez – U.S. Army | Pharmacy Tech.,
Dover Justin Pulley – U.S. Army | Energy Operations, Strasburg
Joselynn Boor – U.S. Marine Corps | Intro to Nursing, Indian Valley
William Holland- U.S. Marine Corps | Welding, Indian Valley
Lexis Kaser - U.S. Marine Corps | Computer Technology, Claymont
Company Signings
Ageless House Painting:
Riley Copley – Construction Technology, Dover
Madison Cottrell– Construction Technology, Claymont
Baltic State Bank
Sidney Moore – Business/Marketing, Ridgewood
Bi-Con Services, Inc.
Blayke Ring – Electrical Systems Tech., Dover
Diversified Engineering Inc.
Luke Smith – Masonry, Conotton Valley
Dover Hydraulics, Inc.
Matthew Septer – Welding & Precision Machining, Indian Valley
Tyler Fox – Welding & Precision Machining, Indian Valley
Devon Burns – Welding & Precision Machining, Indian Valley
Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
Andre As-Samad – Precision Machining, New Philadelphia
Ferris Chevrolet
Grace Sherrets – Auto Collision, Tuscarawas Valley
Fiba Technologies
Sky Bower – Welding, Claymont
Fountain Excavating
Thomas Taylor – Energy Operations, Carrollton
Golden Protective Services, Inc.
Danny Dews – Business/Marketing, Carrollton
Hicks Roofing Inc.
Brett Miller – Construction Technology, Dover
Hill International Trucks LLC
Nick Piatt – Commercial Truck Tech. & Ag/Diesel Tech., Indian Valley
Jake’s Seamless Gutters LLC
Landon Featheringham – Utility Lineworker, Garaway
JOMAC LTD
Christian Bolanz – Welding, Carrollton
Kimble Companies
Mason Morris – Welding, Claymont
Jason Miller – Welding, Newcomerstown
Marshal Smith – Welding, Newcomerstown
Maximus Fellows – Welding, Claymont
Joseph Carlisle – Utility Lineworker, Indian Valley
Braxston Porter – Utility Lineworker & Electrical Systems Tech., Indian Valley
Leppo Rents
Nathan Garrabrant – Ag/Diesel Technology, Fairless
Metallus
Cody Hickenbottom – Electrical Systems Tech., Indian Valley
Jaren Lindon – Electrical Systems Tech., Indian Valley
Dylan Gehring – Utility Lineworker, Strasburg
Ethan Swigert – Welding, Newcomerstown
Shane Twiss – Electrical Systems Tech., Tuscarawas Valley
Pioneer-360
Kenneth Henry – Computer Technology, Hiland
R & J Cylinder and Machine, Inc.
Anthony Trolio – Precision Machining, Conotton Valley
Reed’s Towing
Robert Mayle – Commercial Truck Technology, Sandy Valley
Superior Tank and Trailer
Connor Pearch – Welding, Indian Valley
The Hannon Company
Levi Crider – Electrical Systems Tech., Carrollton
Colton Maurer – Electrical Systems Tech., Sandy Valley
Collin Monraga – Welding, Newcomerstown
Tuscarawas County Engineer
Ethan Jones – Energy Operations, Indian Valley
Unkefer Sales
Matt Pastore – Ag/Diesel Tech. & Utility Lineworker, Buckeye Career Center
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Tucker Poulson – Commercial Truck Technology, Quaker Digital Academy
Wood Electric
Andrew Smart – Electrical Systems Tech., Dover
Xtreme Elements
Zachary Douglas – Energy Operations & Construction Tech., Claymont
Wayo Lopez – Construction Technology, Dover
Gaspar Castro-Lux – Construction Technology, New Philadelphia
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