On Sunday, June 22, a recent graduate of Battery Creek High School was recognized as the Lowcountry Technology Champion at the Career &amp; Technical Education Business Summit held in Greenville, SC. Wendell Roberson Jr. represented Beaufort County schools and the region along with 12 other students across South Carolina.  These students were identified as award-winning youth who exemplify high standards in academic, technical, and leadership service areas.

Wendell has been an exceptional student in the engineering program at Battery Creek High School and was nominated by his instructor, Tony Petrucci.  Katherine Bradford, Regional Career Specialist, facilitated Wendell’s award. Wendell has been accepted and plans to attend Florida’s Embry-Riddle University in the fall and major in Aerospace Engineering.

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