The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and Garrett County Public Schools presented Work Ethic Diplomas to sixty-one Class of 2024 graduates from Northern and Southern High Schools.
“On behalf of the Garrett County Chamber, congratulations to the 61 students in the Class of 2024 that have earned their Work Ethic Diplomas,” said Holly Lane, Project & Groups Manager for the Garrett County Chamber. “We are very pleased to be recognizing the newest recipients of the Work Ethic Diploma. We are proud of their strong work ethic.”
The Class of 2024 recipients of the Work Ethic Diploma are:
- Abbigale Kight
- Abe Schilpp
- Abigail Butina
- Addison Rohrbaugh
- Adelyn Taylor
- Alexander Knauff
- Alexsandra Schmidt
- Allie Newman
- Arianna Koontz
- Ava Elliott
- Blake Chaney
- Briona Reese
- Catelynn Davis
- Chasity Brant
- Chloe Turner
- Cody Cole
- Cole ONeal
- Evan Baker
- Grace Maust
- Hailey Wildesen
- Helayna Haefner
- Isaac Browning
- Isabella Ross
- Isaiah Keller
- Jacob Wilt
- Jaden Carey
- Joy Curtis
- Kaitlin Allen
- Karmen Lopez
- Katelyn VanSickle
- Kevin Shipway
- Kolten Mason
- Kyle Broadwater
- Kyle Schofield
- Landen Spink
- Laura Huelskamp
- Lauren Friend
- Lexi Wright
- Logan Frazee
- Luke Spink
- Lydia Nelson
- Madeline Allen
- Madison House
- Madison Humphrey
- Madison Thayer
- Megan Jones
- Molly Nickel
- Morgan Sweitzer
- Natasha Slagle
- Nathan Glotfelty
- Olivia Rawe
- Paige Reall
- Pierce Shaffer
- Ryan Bolyard
- Ryelynn Sweitzer
- Samantha Keller
- Samara Goebel
- Shelby Mark
- Sophia Rankin
- Tehya Teets
- Zobiana Dillsworth
“Our graduates have learned the value of hard work. This value will open the door of opportunity in the workplace, which will lead to the discovery of their talents and passions,” said Chuck Olsson, Chair of the Work Ethic Diploma program and Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for First United Bank & Trust. The employers of Garrett County look forward to supporting their growth as the leaders of our future.”
To be awarded a Work Ethic Diploma, students had to earn a minimum of points in the following criteria: Discipline Standard, Attendance Standard, Absence Standard, Work Experience, Community Service/Internship Project Standard, Overall Grade Point Average Standard, Team Work Standard, Drug-Free (optional), Submit a Resume and complete an Exit Interview.
Students were given the option to earn points by submitting to a voluntary drug test provided free of charge by the Garrett County Health Department. The students with asterisks by their name opted to participate and tested drug fee, which is indicated on their Work Ethic Diploma.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and Garrett County Public Schools launched the Work Ethic Diploma program in the spring of 2018 to address local workforce challenges by creating a pipeline of prospective employees who possess those quality attributes desired by employers.
Thank you to the 32 business partners for their commitment to these students. For businesses interested in learning more about the program, please contact Holly Lane at 301-387-6171 orholly@garrettchamber.com.
