Every marking period, teachers at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute recognize students for outstanding effort, improvement, achievement and leadership in their career and technical education programs and academic classes. Honorees are presented with certificates and gifts.

Congratulations to LCTI and Catasauqua High School students Olivia Chunko (auto collision repair technology), Ulianoy Estrella (SOC indoor/outdoor maintenance), Aidan Geiger (building trades maintenance), David Janoski (automated industrial technology) and Randy Salcedo (engineering drafting and design) for earning Students of the Quarter for the third marking period.

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Hats off to the members of Future Business Leaders of America who represented CHS at the annual FBLA conference recently in Hershey. FBLA is the largest business career and technical student organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps more than 230,000 members in middle school, high school and college prepare for careers in business.

Thank you to the K-12 Career Connections coordinator Ms. Flueso for organizing and advising the FBLA Club.

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A number of CHS students recently participated in a career exploration workshop hosted by Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, where they had the opportunity to cook alongside industry professionals and explore careers in the culinary, baking and pastry arts and hospitality fields. From developing their culinary techniques to practicing event management and networking skills, students were able to gain valuable real-world experience and a taste of the industry.

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Catasauqua Area School District will be closed for spring break April 17-21. Schools will open and classes will resume April 22.

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LCTI’s senior recognition night, celebrating the Class of 2025, will be held May 29 at PPL Center, 701 Hamilton St., Allentown. Seniors and their families are invited to attend the ceremony, which begins 6:30 p.m. All of the seniors will be presented with certificates on stage during the celebration.