Dear Editor,

Several weeks ago, Bridgeport High school staff organized a career day for students 9-12.

At this event, students had the opportunity to choose from over 55 speakers and careers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the professionals who took time away from their careers and participated in the event.

I know that the students were very appreciative and enjoyed hearing from the various speakers.

Thank you to the following: Adam Myser, Lawyer from Myser and Myser Attorneys at Law; Jeff Gazdik, EMS/Fire from Wheeling Hospital; Ethan Kozel, Engineering; Michael Bigelow and Megan Thomas, Physical Therapy from Country Roads Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation; Paul Ealy, Structural Engineering at Northrop Grumman Corp; Michael Ealy, Auditor from the State of Ohio; Jeff Niezgoda, Graphic Art from IHeart Radio; John Gdula, Airline Pilot from American Airlines; Kevin Adams, Information Technology; Julie Vavra Daley, Financial Advisor from Commonwealth Financial Services; Gena Spurlock, Nursing from Bridgeport Exempted Village School District; Tami Pitcher, Surgical Technology from WVNCC; Alyssa Skikus, admissions from Ohio University-Athens; Amanda Piegan, Medical Assisting from Belmont College, Brandon Murphy, Auto Mechanic from Straub Automotive; Brook Stull, admissions from Belmont College; Christian Kefauver from WVNCC, Chief Jim Zusack and Sheriff Dave Lucas, Law enforcement from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office; Todd McDavid, admissions from YSU; Joe Wakim and Aaron Kuhn, admissions from WLU; Christina Laur, Speech Pathology from WLU; Kyle Digiandomenico, admissions from Waynesburg; Clay McDonald and Rex Lancaster, College Athletics from WLU, Craighton Hill, Tattoo Artist, Curtis Hippensteel, Petroleum Technology from WVNCC; Dan Pohl, admissions from The Ohio State University; Dave Mertz, Building and Preservation Technology at Belmont College; David Barnhardt and Regan Blaha, admissions from WVNCC; Officer David Dobbins, Park Ranger from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Deborah Kleeh, Medical Coding from Belmont College; Dirk DeCoy, Welding from Belmont College; Lesa Evans, STNA from Belmont College, Stacy Carpino and Don Feenerty, Banking careers from Unified Bank; Jay Morris, Photography and Video from Ohio University Eastern; Shelby Martin, Breaking Skin Tattoo and Body Piercing; Lisa Jeffries, admissions from Ohio University Eastern; Joe Monahan, Video from Wheelhouse Creative, LLC; Kesha Thompson and Tiffany Frohnapful, admissions from EGCC; Doug Giffen, Electrician from IBEW; EMN Travis Ringer, Navy recruiter; John Labriola, Heating and Air Conditioning from WVNCC; Sean Curry, Ironworkers Local #59; SSGT. Jonathan Cummings, Air Force recruiter; Lauren Doyle, Counselling from Southeast Counselling services; Frank Ferrel, Technology from ECOESC; Dr. Matthew Harder, Music Technology from WLU; Unique Robinson, Social worker from Belmont County Student Services; Taylor Clark, Pharmacy from The Ohio State University; Dr. David Hanna, Athletic training; from WLU; Danielle Kenneally, Veterinary Assistant From Kindler’s Animal Hospital; Sarah Schimmel, Education from WLU; Misty Kahl, Radiology from WVNCC; Jason Wilson, Funeral directing, Business and politics; Jessica Collins, Psychology from WLU, Alicia Billman, Admissions from Hocking College; Laura Yankush, Airplane Mechanic from PIA; Staff and Students from Elite Academy of Hair Design; and Greg Landis, Admissions from Akron University.

Vicki Falcone

Bridgeport