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Scott Holthaus Awarded Darrell Parks Scholarship
      
      Upper Valley JVS is pleased to announce that Scott Holthaus was recently named the 2011 recipient of the Ohio ACTE Darrell Parks Scholarship.  This scholarship is presented by the Ohio Association of Career and Technical Education (Ohio ACTE).

Holthaus was selected from more than 100 career-technical student applicants from throughout Ohio.  He will be recognized as the scholarship recipient at the 2011 ACTE All Ohio Conference on July 26 at the Hyatt Regency/Convention Center in Columbus.  His instructor Curt Hedrick of Fort Loramie recommended Holthaus as a recipient of this scholarship.
     
Holthaus is a Fort Loramie senior enrolled in the Electrical Trades program.  He is currently employed at Wehrland Farms in Fort Loramie as an electrician through the school’s early placement program.  Prior to that, he was an apprentice with Area Energy & Electric in Sidney.  As a junior, Holthaus placed first in the local SkillsUSA Residential Wiring competition and earned the right to compete at the region level.  He has been on the Honor Roll both years while at the JVS and was honored at the school’s Achiever’s Recognition program for earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average.  In addition, he was awarded the JVS Honor Pin for academic excellence and a 98% or higher attendance record and recognized for his enrollment as a member of the National Technical Honor Society.      
     
At Fort Loramie, Holthaus is a four-year FFA member and played both basketball and baseball as a Freshman.  He is a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and has been a mass server for eight years.  Holthaus is also a four-year participant in the Church’s CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) basketball program.  His hobbies include farming, fishing, hunting, and horseback riding.
     
When asked about his training at the JVS, Holthaus shared, “The Upper Valley JVS has helped me to learn a lot about the electrical trades field.  The knowledge gained and experiences I have had will lead to an excellent career and a bright future in the industry.”  After graduation, Holthaus plans to attend Edison Community College to earn an Associate of Applied Business in order to pursue a career in electrical sales.
     
Holthaus resides in Fort Loramie with his parents Mark and Sharon Holthaus and his brother, Greg, who was also a JVS student in the Ag. & Power Technology and Ag. Business programs.
     
Career-tech education is part of Ohio’s public education system that prepares students for college and careers. In Ohio, CTE is delivered through career centers and comprehensive/ compact high schools.  Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education (Ohio ACTE) promotes innovative education and supports educators who inspire students of all ages and abilities.  Ohio ACTE represents more than 2,400 members statewide including superintendents, teachers and administrators.  More information about the organization can be found at www.ohioacte.org.