School Zone: Jonathon Balcerzak, Penta Career Center

Jonathon Balcerzak

FAVORITES

School subject: Science

Extracurricular activity: SkillsUSA

Hobbies: Car care

Car: Volvo 240

Store: Game Stop

Musical artist: Yello

Movie: Back to the Future

TV show: Seinfeld

FAST FACTS

Last book read that wasn't required: Instruction booklets

Pet peeve: People who don't use their turn signal when driving.

Person most admired: I can't choose a favorite.

Person I'd like to meet: There are too many people to list.

Items always in my locker: Lab binder

First job: Carpet cleaning

Top accomplishment: Volunteering in the community and the fact that I am a dual enrolled student at Penta and through Northwest State Community College.

FUTURE

After-graduation plans: I'd like to get an internship or job in the area of alternative energy, attend college, eventually start my own business, and continue to do volunteer work in the community.

Career goal: To start my own business.

Quote from teacher: “Jonathon represents the future of alternative energy solutions in Ohio,” said Vicki Miller, instructor of Green Energy Management at Penta. “He's concerned about the environment and how to increase our energy independence. Jonathon is a bright and enthusiastic student and we can look forward to the energy solutions that he will implement in the future.”

-- Information is compiled by Lucas County Educational Service Center for The Blade.