2011 Medina County Students of the Year

Front Row:  Kasie Geschke, Jeremy Moss, Selena Pasadyn, Joshua Huang, Morgan Etheridge, Kaitlin Kennedy, Maddie Berry, Steve Manning
Back Row:  Joshua Monaco, Shane Popson, Kelly Hozan, Kelsey Ryan, Nathaniel Butt, Maria Fortner, Steve Manning, Auditor Michael Kovack

On Thursday, May 19, 2011, Michael E. Kovack, Medina County Auditor and Coordinator of the Medina County Student of the Month Program, hosted a celebratory night of honor for a very special group of Medina County students.  These young people were selected by their peers as the Students of the Year from their respective schools.  They and their families, advisors and other school dignitaries were treated to a wonderful dinner at Williams on the Lake in Medina. 

Michael Todd, Medina Township Trustee, gave the keynote speech on, "The Making of a Leader."  Many distinguished guests came to help congratulate the students including Juvenile and Probate Judge John Lohn, Brunswick Mayor Gary Werner and Wadsworth Superintendent Dale Fortner.

Auditor Kovack then announced the two Medina County Students of the Year(Click here).  This year that very special honor went to two Wadsworth students, Maria Fortner and Steve Manning.

Kovack commented, "This is an amazing group of young people. They not only have high grade averages, but also have strong leadership qualities, all-around school participation and a deep commitment and involvement in the communities where they live.  I would be remiss if I did not thank the Medina Kiwanis and the Feckley Foundation for their financial support in making this evening possible.  It must also be noted that the Advisors to the Students of the Month Program in most cases volunteer their time to assist the students in making their selections each month.  This dinner is the culmination of much work by many dedicated individuals and I personally want to salute their commitment."