Two Wayne County Schools Career Center seniors were recognized recently for having the highest test scores on the American Legion Americanism test from both Wooster High School and the career center. The awards were presented in front of their peers from their career and technical programs and their parents. According to government teacher Kimberly Huffman, this is the 10th year that the career center has participated in the testing program.
Hannah Smith, of Tuslaw, a senior in dental assisting, and Josh Steiner, of Rittman, a senior in Ag mechanics/power technologies, were presented with certificates and checks for $25 each from American Legion Post 68. Smith is the daughter of Thomas and Karen Smith of North Lawrence, and Steiner is the son of Beth Steiner of Rittman. Josh Steiner had the highest score of all participants in this area. Seniors in government classes at the career center take the test as part of their curriculum, said Huffman. The test, given across the country in early November, included 50 questions on government and an essay completing this sentence: As a student my concerns for Ohio are....
The test is given at schools throughout Wayne County, and a boy and girl in each grade level from sophomores to seniors with the highest scores advance to the district, regionals and then go to the state level. State winners receive a trip to Washington D.C.
