New Philadelphia, OH (October 20, 2026) - Buckeye Career Center has named the October Student of the Month recipients. Two high school students were chosen for the honor for demonstrating October’s core value of Communication. An Adult Education student was also named for the honor.

The first high school winner is double lab senior student, Bailey Hathaway. Hathaway is enrolled in Welding and Precision Machining. She attends BCC from Tusky Valley. At Tusky Valley, Hathaway enjoyed art class and is a member of SkillsUSA at BCC. Outside of school, she volunteers at the Atwood Fall Festival and with the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department for special events. Hathaway was nominated for the honor by her Precision Machining instructor, Mr. Bob LaFollette. “Bailey is an exceptional student in lab. She has the drive to learn and is eager to help when needed. She listens to instructions and has great work ethic,” said LaFollette. Following graduation, she hopes to become an underwater welder or work at Ohio Gratings or Eleet Cryogenics. Hathaway is the daughter of Randy Hathaway, Jr and Amy Hess.

The second high school winner is Masonry senior, Bronsen Owens. Owens attends BCC from Garaway, where he has played baseball for 12 years and football for 11 years. Outside of school, he works at Mill Street Diner. At BCC, he is involved in SkillsUSA and is a Buckeye Ambassador. Owens’ Masonry instructor, Mr. Ryan Irwin, nominated him for the honor. “Bronsen is a leader of the class. He is empathetic, listens to his peers, and assists them with class projects. He works hard at the Buckeye House and is always helpful,” said Irwin. Upon graduation, Owens plans to continue working at his family’s restaurant while also entering the concrete business. He is the son of Ray and Jessie Owens.

October’s Adult Education Student of the Month is Cosmetology student Liz Miller. Miller, from Dover, is a Dover High School graduate and works at Gordon Milk Transport and Texas Roadhouse. Miller enrolled in the Cosmetology program to secure the cosmetology license she attempted to earn in high school. Plus, she was able to work in classes around her work schedule. Outside of work and school, Miller is a trustee at her church and a buddy for the Tuscarawas County Challenger’s baseball team. Her instructor, Ms. Jessica Bland, nominated her for the honor. “Liz is a great student and is someone you can count on. She is a hard worker that cares and wants to do well,” commented Bland. Miller plans to work in a salon once she graduates.

The three were honored at the October Board of Education meeting on October 20, 2026.