Preston County Schools and the Preston County Schools' Board of Education Members always take pride in recognizing the outstanding achievements of its students, whether academically, athletically, or going above and beyond in their communities.
During the daytime board of education meeting on January 13th, several Preston High School students were recognized for the achievements and state recognitions.
Among those students were Julya Johnson and Wyatt Braham. On December 14th, several PHS students participated in the Poetry Out Loud Competition at the Arthurdale Heritage Center. The top two finishers in the event were Julya Johnson (1st Place) and Wyatt Braham (2nd Place). Julya will now represent the school at the state level event later this year.
Also academically, and a first in Preston County according to Mr. Brad Martin, Superintendent of Preston County Schools, Aries Jennings, a senior at PHS, was recognized and spotlighted by the WVDE for her graduating from the competitive Mon Health and Education Alliance Internship Program back in July, where she shadowed professionals in various medical departments and even observed a C-section, which she volunteered her own time to do. Aries is currently working towards her certification, which she'll have upon graduation from PHS, as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Lastly, Preston High School had a number of all-state recognitions from fall athletics, with the cross country team being recognized at an earlier meeting.
For football, Slaton Manko and Ethan Likens received 2nd Team All-State honors, with Cody Smith receiving Honorable Mention All-State.
For boys and girls soccer, Sam Klimas and Ava Turner both received Honorable Mention All-State, while Kadence Whitehair was named 2nd-Team All-State.
Lastly, for volleyball, Brooke Snyder received Honorable Mention All-State honors.
Preston County Schools, Preston High School, and the Board of Education are proud of the accomplishments of these students who represented themselves, their school, family and community in manner that makes us all Preston Proud.
