Albert Yanni Scholarship

The Albert Yanni Scholarship provides provides high quality career and technical education students (CTE) an opportunity to pursue advanced education and/or training related to their career aspirations.   Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to students selected by a committee of West Virginia Department of Education personnel.  Applications selected must present proof that they have maintained their eligibility requirements before awards are presented.

Recent SVHS Albert Yanni Scholars

2011 – Kate Nash (Health Occupations)

2012 – Paxton O’Bryan (Health Occupations)

2012 – Alexis Parsons (JROTC)

2015 – Carlie McCoy (JROTC)

2016 – Joshua Blatt (Project Lead the Way) and Lakin Bailey (Therapeutic Services)

2017 – Syerra Wilson (JROTC) and Makenzie Phelps (Careers in Education)

2018 – Tre Maynard

Governor’s Workforce Credential

Graduating seniors must successfully meet the following criteria:

1. Obtain a grade of “B” or better in the four required state-approved CTE Program of Study courses
2. Accomplish a minimum score of 95% on the CTE portfolio
3. Attain a verified school attendance rate of 95% or higher during the senior year
4. Score at an elite level of 70 or higher on the industry-recognized audit
5. Earn an industry certification that coincides with a state-approved CTE Program of Study in accordance with the West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2520.13
6. Pass a minimum of two documented drug screenings

Past SVHS Recipients