Buckeye Career Center names February Students of the Month

Buckeye Career Center has named its February Students of the Month. Two high school students were chosen for demonstrating February’s core value of success for all. An adult education student also was recognized.

The first high school recipient is Exercise Science senior Zoe Jump. Jump attends BCC from Garaway, where she is a letter winner in softball. At BCC, she serves as HOSA Future Health Professionals chapter president, is a 2026 HOSA state qualifier, competed at the international HOSA competition in 2025, and is a member of the National Technical Honor Society.

Jump attends Mercy Hill Church, where she is a Sunday school teacher. She has traveled to Guatemala City, Guatemala, five times to work at Casa Bernabe Children’s Home and has helped other mission teams prepare for similar trips. Exercise Science instructor Jamie Harlan nominated her for the honor.

“Zoe is an impressive communicator and leader in our lab. She has grown tremendously since entering BCC last year. She always has the ‘success for all’ attitude and is very deserving of this honor,” Harlan said.

Following graduation, Jump will attend Walsh University to major in exercise science with a psychology minor. She plans to earn a doctorate in occupational therapy and hopes to help children with special needs. Jump is the daughter of Josh and Jen Jump.

The second high school recipient is Computer Technology senior Kaiden Pack. Pack attends BCC from Strasburg. He works at Hennis Care Center and volunteers at the Bolivar branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library.

At BCC, Pack is a member of Business Professionals of America and placed fourth nationally in 2025 in computer networking. He also has qualified for this year’s state BPA competition and is a member of the National Technical Honor Society. Computer Technology instructor Bill Alexander nominated him.

“Kaiden is one of the top students in my class. He has earned a variety of advanced certifications and has a goal to study cybersecurity in college,” Alexander said.

Following graduation, Pack plans to attend Kent State University and major in cybersecurity. He is the son of Jenny and Martin Carr.

February’s Adult Education Student of the Month is McKayla Vickers, who is enrolled in the adult dental assisting program. She graduated from Sandy Valley High School and works at Sandy Valley Dental Care. Instructor Crystal Polen nominated her.

“McKayla is always eager to help her peers. She comes to class well prepared and is always eager to learn,” Polen said.

Upon graduation, Vickers plans to remain in the dental field and eventually continue her education to become a dental hygienist.

The three were honored at the February Board of Education meeting.