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North Royalton High School Hosted Annual Career, College, and Military Exploration Day

North Royalton City Schools

October 23, 2025

North Royalton High School hosted its annual Career, College, and Military Exploration Day on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The event provided students in grades 9–12 the opportunity to explore a wide range of postsecondary pathways, including career options, higher education opportunities, and military service.

Representatives from more than 60 organizations—including businesses, colleges, universities, and branches of the military—set up tabletop displays to share insights about their fields and experiences. Students circulated through the gymnasium, asking questions, collecting information, and exploring potential career paths. Each student received a “career passport,” encouraging them to visit at least three tables, record a question to ask, and note two new things they learned—along with ideas for how to start preparing now for their future goals. Before leaving, students dropped their completed passports in a basket for a chance to win several exciting prizes.

The event continued North Royalton High School’s tradition of helping students prepare for life after graduation by connecting them directly with professionals and institutions from across the region.

Special thanks to the following participants:

Career Fields

  • Shira Stewart – Consolidated Solutions (Printing)

  • Andi Litschko – Southwest General Health Center (Physical Therapist)

  • Kathleen Payne – Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC (Clinical Psychologist)

  • Joyce Brucal-Kloss – The Vision Development Team (Vision Therapy/Optometry)

  • Emily Rugg – Ohio Department of Natural Resources (Outdoor Education)

  • Annie Hoover – Kicked by Annie Fitness LLC (Personal Trainer/Fitness Studio Owner)

  • Laura Grenig – The Cleveland Clinic (Respiratory Therapist)

  • Michelle Amann – Urbanography Studio Photography (Professional Photographer)

  • Tina Duman-Bender – Akron Children’s Hospital (Critical Care Transport Nurse)

  • Emily Struk – Online Liquidation Auction (Liquidation)

  • Joanne Sitaras – Cleveland Clinic (Infection Prevention)

  • Devon Kirsch – University Hospitals (Anesthetist)

  • Kevin Gilligan – Gilligan Wealth Management (Financial Services)

  • Claire Bank – ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) (Architecture)

  • Deanna Ciccone – Cleveland Clinic (Registered Nurse)

  • Perpetua Fischer – St. Albert the Great (Youth Ministry Coordinator)

  • Matt Watrobski – Stanley Black and Decker (Electrical Systems Engineer)

  • Vicki Kotris – Cleveland Cookie Dough Co. and Vicki Kotris Marketing (Business Owner)

  • Technology and Teaching Representatives – North Royalton City Schools

  • Rachael Sladky – North Royalton City Schools (Teacher)

  • Equestrian

  • Jeannette Lloyd – Ohio Marine Trades Association

  • Donna Baraona – Laszeray Technology LLC (Manufacturing)

  • Jennifer Cornell – Southwest General Police Department (Detective)

  • Kelli Casini – Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (Career Tech Education)

  • Doreen Cannon – Cleveland Builds (Construction Trades Apprenticeships)

  • Scott Armstrong – Cleveland Electrical JATC (Union Electrician)

  • Ryan VanderHorst – Matrix Trade Institute (Automotive)

  • John Stolarski – North Royalton Police Department (Law Enforcement)

  • Kathy Salvo – North Royalton Fire Department (Firefighter)

  • Bill Swan – Swagelok Company (Manufacturing)

  • Karen Carter – Wraparound Experts, LLC

Colleges and Universities

  • Walsh University

  • Lorain County Community College Nursing

  • Lorain County Community College

  • Cleveland Institute of Art

  • The Ohio State University–Mansfield

  • The Ohio State University

  • The University of Akron

  • Miami University

  • Ursuline College

  • Kent State University

  • Xavier University

  • John Carroll University

  • Youngstown State University

  • Cuyahoga Community College

  • Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)

  • Ohio Wesleyan University

  • Ohio University

  • University of Cincinnati

  • Gannon University

  • University of Dayton

  • Baldwin Wallace University

  • Tiffin University

  • The University of Toledo

  • Bowling Green State University

  • Hiram College

  • Marietta College

  • Thiel College

Military Branches

  • United States Army

  • United States Air Force

  • Ohio Army National Guard

  • United States Marines

  • United States Navy

  • United States Coast Guard

  • Ohio Air National Guard

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