Second year students in the Law & Public Safety Program conducted a mock trial today. Despite a spirited case put on by Defense Attorney Tristen Swales, Prosecutor Alexia Redifer won a guilty verdict from a randomly selected jury of MOVTI students from other programs. Judge Mikel Stull presided with Bailiff Aaron Byrd. Several witnesses were called by both sides including Carlee Bell, Natalie Fletcher and Zac Bixman. Defendant Dillon Johnson intends to appeal.
The air was electric Friday, March 11th at the MOVTI. The highly anticipated Esports event had finally arrived. Twenty contestants representing all four counties that the MOVTI serves battled for the top spot of champion in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate game. Which character and which battlefield would be used to compete and which would prevail?
One by one competitors fell until finally, there were only two champions remaining. Both attend Mr. Lopez’s Information Systems program. Waylon Moore, a senior, and Caleb Hudson, a junior, attend Saint Marys High School and both are competitors in MOVTI Esports team. Both also attend Mr. Lopez’s information Systems program at MOVTI.
Waylon chose Bowser to guide his path to a championship while Caleb chose Jiggly Puff. Talk about David versus Goliath, the second lightest character versus the heaviest! The match was set for a best of 5 games to win the tournament. Waylon won the first match and then Caleb won the next two. Waylon came back to tie the series by winning the fourth game. The fifth game would determine the winner and would be crowned champion of the Smash tournament.
It was a hard-fought struggle, both champions gave it their all until finally, Bowser (Waylon) won with a forward smash that finished Jiggly Puff (Caleb) where he slept. There was no shame in the loss because it was a very close match that went down to the last stock. Each champion suffered heavy damage, but Bowser survived as Jiggly Puff met his demise.
Congratulations to both opponents for demonstrating high-quality play and great sportsmanship!
We would like to thank Paden City High School students for visiting today!
We encourage all parents, staff and students to visit our website to learn more about program offerings which often included embedded or dual credit for students.
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Tour season continues! Last Friday, our AM students hosted Valley High School.
#CTEFunFact: Students who complete a blended academic–career curriculum are more likely to pursue postsecondary education, have a higher GPA in college and are less likely to drop out of college in the first year. (Southern Regional Education Board, “Facts About High School Career/Technical Studies”)
Our welders have had a busy week!
Eddie Probst, TCHS Senior and second year MOVTI student, earned this FOURTH certification, SMAW 7018 with Backing Strip and GMAW (Mig).
Jaidon Lusk, RCHS Senior and second year MOVTI student, earned his second certification, SMAW 7018 with Backing Strip.
Clinton Conrad, TCHS Senior and second year MOVTI student, earned his second certification, Tig Root 7018 Fill & Cap.
Steven Judge, TCHS Senior and second year MOVTI student, earned his second certification, SMAW 7018 with Backing Strip.
All students are pictured with Welding Instructor extraordinaire, Mike Sims.
Thank you Tyler Consolidated sophomores for coming to check out MOVTI today. We hope to see you in the Fall!
You haven't heard from our welders in a couple days!! They continue to earn certifications!
Logan Hilkey, a RCHS Senior and 2 year MOVTI student, passes his GMAW "Mig" Welding Certification. He is now certified in Gas Metal Arc Welding! Logan is pictured with Mr. Sims, MOVTI Welding Instructor.
Computer Systems Repair student, Lane Kelley (RCHS), showed initiative and ingenuity by replacing a severely cracked screen on an Apple iPad Mini 2. Performing this task was not an easy one, but through his perseverance, Lane was successful and the iPad is now fully functional. Great job!
Roses are red. Violets are blue. CTE is the best and so are you! Happy Valentine’s Day!
English teacher, Janelle West, had her students come up with program themed Valentine’s Day cards as part of their embedded English credit.
Last week Law and Public Safety students visited Washington State Community College. Criminal Justice Professor Stephanie Harlow had hands on activities during our tour of the program including lifting a fingerprint and determining blood type. College Pathway Advisor Chey Parsons then led students us on a tour of the college. Students also visited Marietta Police Department where Chief Nedeff gave students a tour of the facility.
Welders!!...Again!! Eddie Probst, a TCHS Senior and a 2 year MOVTI student, passes his second Welding Certification! He is now fully certified in E6010 Welding ! He is pictured with Mr. Sims, MOVTI Welding Instructor.
Ella Smith, junior from SMHS, tries out the graphic design program’s new Microsoft Surface Studio computer. MOVTI prides itself on being able to offer students state of the art technology.
Welding!!!...Again! These Seniors are ready to work!
Dylan Jones, a RCHS Senior and 2 year MOVTI student, passes his GMAW "Mig" Welding Certification. He is now certified in Gas Metal Arc Welding! Dylan is pictured with Mr. Sims, MOVTI Welding Instructor.
More Welding Certifications!!
Jaden Holmes, a TCHS Senior and a 2 year MOVTI student, passes his second Welding Certification! He is now fully certified in E6010 Welding ! He is pictured with Mr. Sims, MOVTI Welding Instructor.
We keep racking up the Welding Certifications!
Logan Hilkey, a RCHS Senior and a 2 year MOVTI student, passes the Shielded Arc Welding Test. He is now fully certified in 6010 Root Pass and 7018 Fill & Cap Welding! He is pictured with Mr. Sims, MOVTI Welding Instructor.
WV National Guard members, Sergeant George Bennett and Sgt Dustin Ware, taught Mr. Clark's Law and Public Safety students about pepper spray and allowed kids to practice using INERT pepper spray.
Building Maintenance Operations students learned how to lay block today. This is an important skill because when it comes to constructing buildings, it’s crucial to have a sturdy groundwork. After all, The complete weight of the building is going to rely on its foundation.
Can we fix it?? Yes we can!!
When our laminator stopped working, CEM Tech students were able to troubleshoot and repair the electrical issue with the laminator which saved the school from having to buy a replacement.
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Zack Hafer (RC), Dylan Snodgrass (RC), Hunter Fulks (TC)
Adobe Certified! Graphic Design student, Shawn Hilvers, passed his Adobe Certified Associate test in Adobe Illustrator. Shawn is a junior at Ritchie County High School. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Trevor Cowan, second year Information Systems senior from RCHS, for obtaining his TestOut Server Pro: Installation and Management Certification!
