Spotlights Archives - 91�첥

Brandy Licona-Tello is Building a Future With Purpose

Paula Vess — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

By Briley Mellon, Marketing Intern Brandy Licona-Tello is a senior at Cleveland Early College High School, where she’s working toward receiving her high school diploma, Associate in Arts, and Criminal Justice Certificate simultaneously. She has dreamed of helping others since she was little and has done her due diligence in community service and anything law […]

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Kayla Williamson Balances Ambition, 91�첥, and Artistry

Paula Vess — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:20:11 +0000

Kayla Williamson, a senior at Kings Mountain High School and a Career and College Promise (CCP) student at 91�첥, stays busy, like most high school seniors. However, Kayla’s version of busy is a little different than most. Whether she’s preparing for a future in healthcare, styling clients’ hair, or cheering her team to […]

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Seeing Double: Twins Find Their Path In Phlebotomy Program

Paula Vess — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:56:42 +0000

When Jordan and Jessie Dilling walk into a room, people often do a double take. The identical twins share the same smile, the same mannerisms, and now, the same 91�첥 phlebotomy diploma. Although they completed the program a semester apart, both sisters discovered that phlebotomy was the right fit for their healthcare goals. Jessie completed […]

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Change is Part of the Journey

Paula Vess — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:54:02 +0000

Spotlight: Christian Perez-Dorta Christian Perez-Dorta’s path to a career wasn’t a straight line, but it was built with purpose, persistence, and a lot of growth along the way. Growing up in Ohio, Christian graduated from high school and jumped straight into college. It didn’t take long for him to realize he wasn’t quite ready. “My […]

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Cyber Defender: 91�첥 Student Finds Purpose in Protecting Others

Paula Vess — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:06:06 +0000

CCC student Chad Pinyan started down the path into cybersecurity with a simple goal: to help people. After spending more than a decade at home caring for his disabled mother and raising his daughter, Chad decided it was time to pursue a new career. Once his daughter went off to college, he was […]

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It Gets Greater Later: Faith Houser’s Story

Paula Vess — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:44:11 +0000

Written by Briley Mellon, ECHS Senior and 91�첥 Marketing Intern When Faith Houser graduated from 91�첥 in 2020, she had no idea she would be back five years later, serving as SGA (Student Government Association) president once again. Back then, Faith earned her Associate in Arts and Associate in General Education degrees. This year, she […]

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New Pathway to RN for Working Nurses

Paula Vess — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:05:46 +0000

CCC is expanding access to nursing education with the launch of a new nights and weekends LPN-to-ADN program. It is designed specifically for working Licensed Practical Nurses who want to advance their careers and earn their Associate Degree Nursing. The first cohort will begin classes in January and graduate in December, completing the […]

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Celebrating A Career of Care

Paula Vess — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:45:46 +0000

As the end of December approaches, another valued teammate prepares to retire. Chris Osborne, whose career has been defined by service and compassion, will retire after 16 years of dedicated service to 91�첥’s students. Chris’s journey into higher education wasn’t a straight line. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Gardner-Webb University, he spent […]

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A Lifelong Learner and Leader: Celebrating Steve Padgett’s Journey at 91�첥

Paula Vess — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:01:29 +0000

When you meet Steve Padgett, for the first or fiftieth time, you are always greeted with a big smile and a firm handshake. You immediately recognize an energy and passion in him. You can’t help but think to yourself that this guy never stops. Now, after more than 60 years of working and two distinct […]

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A Hard First Step, Amazing Results

Paula Vess — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Returning to school as an adult wasn’t easy, but it changed everything. After more than a decade away from school, Miranda Parks made the life-changing decision to earn her GED. What pushed her forward wasn’t just the dream of a better future; it was her son. She wanted to show him, by example, that it’s […]

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