Local professionals and students from Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron united last week for the school’s annual career fair, which attracted about a dozen companies, organizations, labor groups and colleges, among others. Students interested in fields including automation and electronics, dental assistant, welding, practical nursing, HVAC, phlebotomy technician, hair design, cosmetology, esthetician and nail … Continued
Students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron will soon be acquiring bonus skills in 3D printing thanks to the donation of a 3D printer, valued at about $300, by parent Sara Cartwright. Cartwright, a 3D print designer and owner of Pumpkin Designs, says she hopes her donation helps students develop new technologic and artistic … Continued
The Akron Steel Band’s March 21 concert packed the Kenmore Branch Library with an animated audience jamming to the beats of “Soca Feet”, “Cool Kids,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Somebody That I Used to Know,” “All the Small Things,” “I Gotta Feeling”, “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” “Radioactive,” “Disturbia” and “Crazy Train.” Complemented with crowd dancers, continuous … Continued
True to the spirit of their Best Foot Forward-themed art classes, Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron students created a dazzling collection of shoe prototypes. Presented by visiting artist Stephanie Stewart of P31 Art & Design, the four-month series of weekly classes encouraged students to express self-artistry as they studied and designed footwear. Since last … Continued
Akron Secondary junior participates in summer youth program With a bright, exuberant smile, Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron junior Cynthia Bradley delves into the highlights of her summer job at Café Arnone. Whether it was brewing coffee, preparing pizzas and salads, serving meals or cleaning tabletops and silverware at the quaint Fairlawn eatery, Bradley … Continued
The Akron Steel Band will present a holiday concert during the Kenmore Branch Library’s Holiday Open House, December 5, 4-5 p.m., at 969 Kenmore Blvd., Kenmore. Concert goers can expect a mix of holiday tunes and timeless favorites during the show, which is part of Kenmore’s annual Light the Boulevard event. “Silent Night,” “O Christmas … Continued
Break dance trailblazer Forrest (Webb) GetemGump treated students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron to chic moves as they followed along during an OhioDance residency at the school. Webb is a co-founder of the legendary b-boy (male break dancer) crew Illstyle Rockers, which came on scene in Akron in the early 1990s and … Continued
Using stacks of tissue paper and cardstock, scissors, glue, construction paper and other simple supplies, students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron are undertaking avante-garde assignments. Think: Iron Age shoe wear. Visiting artist Stephanie Stewart of P31 Art & Design encourages students to think innovatively as they take on challenges such as creating functional … Continued
When Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron junior Brayden Huntsman applied for the College Credit Plus program and, subsequently, for the Stark State College Welding Program, he was already a shoo-in. The 17-year-old had both the interest and aptitude to pursue Stark State’s 16-week welding program while balancing his coursework at Summit Academy. “Brayden likes … Continued
When Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron opened a position for a lunch server at the start of the school year, Tyler McCrae emerged as the top candidate. A 2019 graduate of the school, McCrae was known for her reliability and strong work ethic. She received the job offer and accepted it to the delight … Continued