Marietta High School

From the desk of Julie O'Meara,

CTAE Director and CEO of the MHS College and Career Academy

We have a lot to celebrate at the Marietta High School College and Career Academy. We have a beautiful new building and renovated labs in the main building, $700,000 worth of equipment for the new labs, and dedicated teachers to help students be career ready. In our 20 career pathways, 499 students completed pathways this year, which means taking all three courses within a pathway. Many of our students earned credentials which will give them a leg up in the work force:

· 22 students earned the GeorgiaBEST DOL YAP Employability Certificate

· 4 students earned the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)

· 1 student earned the Adobe Certified Associate

· 11 students earned the Early Childhood Education and Care credential

· 49 students earned the Fire Safety Certificate

· 25 students earned the ServSafe Food Handler credential

· 5 students earned the ACF Culinary Arts Cook credential

· 6 students earned the NOCTI Architectural Drafting credential

· 4 students earned the OSHA 10 credential

· 3 students earned the CEFGA Certified Tape Measure credential

· 62 students earned the Ladder Safety Training credential

· 1 student earned the Exercise Science/Sports Medicine credential

· 54 students earned Adult and Child CPR and AED certifications

· 8 students earned Basic Life Support CPR certification

We had about 75 students participate in WBL and YAP, earning credit toward graduation, but more importantly, gaining valuable work experience. Approximately 115 students participated in Dual Enrollment, earning both high school and college credit. Many of our students have participated in Career and Technical Student Organizations, JROTC drill team and color guard, or other leadership activities which have equipped them with the professional skills required to be successful in the workforce. Lastly, 500 graduates will be walking across the stage at Northcutt Stadium on Friday night. It’s been a great year in spite of the pandemic.

We look forward to accomplishing even more next year! Enjoy your summer.

Eduardo Hernandez, 4th place Construction Blue Print Reading

Tiah Carthers, 4th place Advertising Design

Synia Arrington, 3rd place (Bronze medal) Broadcast News Production

Beauman Ivester, 3rd place (Bronze medal) Broadcast News Production

Jaylan Scott, 3rd place (Bronze medal) Broadcast News Production

Leila Simmons, 3rd place (Bronze medal) Broadcast News Production

Avery Barcarse, 2nd place (Silver medal) Technical Drawing

Emily Garcia - Merino State Champion, Level II Nutrition and Wellness STAR Event

Naomi Beyene - State Champion, Fashion Design Online Proficiency

Ghasan Awad - 5th Place, Career Investigation STAR Event

Madeline's story - "I first heard of this opportunity on one of the school's Instagram pages. It grabbed my attention because I was wanting to get my first job this summer and it seemed like a good opportunity to do something that I enjoy as well as learn from it. In the application, I included that I knew how to use graphics software, a woman reached out to me, wanting me to work on this project with her. She asked that I create lessons to teach K-12 student's curriculums using graphics. I accepted because this seemed like a really good opportunity to learn more over the summer."

A number of students not only in the carpentry classes, but also across the school had participated in some aspect and phase of the bridge construction for the Outdoor Observatory.

Keelan Green learns more than sewing techniques from

new local business owners of Tails Up, Pup!