OESCA honors LCHS's Caden Faust

On Monday, April 14, the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) recognized Ohio’s top students from across the state during the 36th Annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program, held at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel.

The awards program, named in honor of Ohio’s 31st State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Franklin B. Walter, was established in 1989 by OESCA to promote and recognize outstanding student leaders for their academic achievement and service to their schools and communities.

One senior from each county in Ohio was eligible to receive this annual honor.

Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) selected four senior high school students from Adams, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties for their academic success and school and community service. Students were selected based on their school grades, test scores, activities, an essay detailing their short-term and long-term goals, both academically or professionally and personally, and a letter of recommendation from an educator or individual who positively impacted their lives.

Caden Faust, the Highland County recipient, will graduate from Lynchburg-Clay High School and plans to attend the University of Rio Grande and major in business administration.

“My ultimate career goal is to open my own business where I can apply all of the knowledge I have learned in my classes to real-world situations. I feel like between the business administration and business management courses, I will be well equipped to handle almost any issue that is sure to arise," Faust said. 

"My long-term professional goal is to eventually open my own business where I can influence the world around me using innovation and leadership. I love the thought of being able to be my own boss and serve customers in the way I see best fit.”

SOESC Superintendent Curt Bradshaw said, “Mr. Faust is an outstanding student whose achievements reflect the strength and spirit of Highland County. We commend his leadership and commitment to excellence. Congratulations from SOESC as you continue to lead and inspire.”

SOESC provides specialized academic and support services to school districts and other partners in Adams, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties. Districts receive services from professional development, technology, support, planning, and administrative services that help improve student learning, enhance the quality of instruction, expand access to resources, and maximize operating/fiscal efficiencies.