Students honored by Rotary clubs, EVIT board

Congratulations to this month's rotary students of the month: Tia Sirrine and Cody Milligan!

The students both were honored at the EVIT governing board meeting on Monday night, although Cody was not able to attend.

Tia, a student in EVIT's Certified Nursing Assistant program, was named the Mesa Rotary Student of the Month. She told board members that she fell in love with the health field after taking a basic anatomy class at her home high school and is excited to pursue her future at EVIT.

"I have a lot of high expectations for myself," Tia told the board. "I will go onto college and into the medical field."

Tia's teacher, Marie Rozell, said Tia has already taken two exams this school year and is excelling in the class.

"I'm very privileged to have her in my classroom," Ms. Rozell said.

Student Tia Sirrine with her parents and teacher Marie Rozell

Interior design teacher Kim Foulger also attended the governing board meeting to brag about her student, Cody, who was named the Mesa East Rotary Student of the Month.

"He's just a really dynamic student," Ms. Foulger said. "He continually shows enthusiasm and has the basic, true talent of a visual designer. He has a contagious and positive attitude that shines in my class."

Congratulations to Tia and Cody!

EVIT honors Rotary Students of the Month

Two students were honored by the EVIT governing board as Rotary Students of the Month at Monday's meeting.

First up was Jennifer Reyes, a senior in Tony Garcia's law enforcement class, who was honored as the Mesa East Rotary Club Student of the Month. Mr. Garcia described Jennifer as a student who struggled in the program during her junior year, but has improved vastly this year and was recently accepted into the Explorer Program.

"I just felt like I've got to change; this year is going to be different," Jennifer told board members.

Next up was Marc Reidhead, a junior in Lou Ann Hoffman's medical assisting program, who was honored as the Mesa Rotary Club Student of the Month. Ms. Hoffman described Marc as a student she relies on and considers to be a great role model for others in the class.

"I wish all of my students were as easy to teach as Marc," Ms. Hoffman told the board. "He's wonderful. I truly enjoy having him in class."

Congrats, Jennifer and Marc!