Student of the Week: Josh Gargac

1/11/2006

Josh Gargac, a senior from Northwood, plans to attend either Ohio Northern University or Tri-State University, majoring in engineering. He has a 4.2 grade-point average and enjoys history, science, and math.

Josh is a Buckeye Boys State representative and was chosen 2004-05 most-improved player in basketball. He achieved first-team all-TAAC in the 4 x 800-meter relay and honorable mention in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter relays. Josh is recipient of the Cardinal Stritch track student-athlete award.

He is a member of student council, quiz bowl, the French club and the National Honor Society; and he volunteers as a tour guide for the school's open house. He is a writing and math-lab tutor.

"Josh is a hard-working, dependable student with a bright future ahead of him," said teacher Angela Young.

He is the son of Martin and Janette Gargac.

- Student-of-the-week accolades are compiled by Lucas County Educational Service Center for The Blade.