OTC congratulates welding student Andrew Hewko WT-38 as the October Student of the Month. Hewko had two separate nominations for this honor based on his willingness to help others, his reliability, work ethic, and desire to excel. Hewko is a 2006 graduate of Holy Name High School, Parma, Ohio. During his 11 months in the OTC welding program Hewko has maintained perfect attendance and received an academic grade of 100% twenty-three times and has made honor roll all three quarters. His GPA is an impressive 94%. Hewko graduates from the welding program in December and will return in January to take the needed classes to acquire his Associates Degree. He will be OTC’s first welding student to earn his Associates Degree since it was recently made available. Hewko receives $50 in cash, $100 Matco Tools gift certificate, $50 to the OTC campus store and an OTC jacket.