Mars Area High School senior Alivia Miller is a finalist for Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School’s Student of the Year Award.
Miller, who is in her third year as a Collision Repair student, has been working at Classic Automotive (Mars) since her sophomore year through the vo-tech’s cooperative education program. At Mars Area High School, Miller is a member of the Coloring Expressions Club and she has achieved honor roll and high honor roll throughout her high school career.
Earlier this month, she participated in the Southwestern PA Career & Technical Education Signing Day and in February 2023, she was selected as the vo-tech’s Student of the Month. Upon graduation, Miller will continue working at Classic Automotive and plans to attend automotive technology, welding and CDL courses to further her education and skill set.
The Student of the Year award is presented to those students, who exemplify leadership, trustworthiness, and responsibility in creating a positive school environment, while being respectful to both peers and teachers. Nominees must be conscientious, complete assignments on time, and demonstrate a solid effort to earn certifications.
All nominees submit to a series of interviews; must present an educational portfolio; and give a speech in the final interview. Of the 30 vo-tech students nominated for the award, four were selected as finalists.
The Student of the Year will be named at the vo-tech’s annual Awards Program, to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Butler Intermediate High School.
For more information, call visit www.butlertec.us.