2007 Distinguished Alumni
Johnathan D. Graziani
Class of 1999
Outstanding Professional Achievement
The 2007 winner of the Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement graduated summa cum laude in 1999 with an associate of science degree in biological sciences. He gave the student address at graduation. He also completed a BA degree at Fairmont College, and another AS degree at WVU-P.
Following his academic study, our alumnus eventually became a licensed registered sanitarian for the State of West Virginia, and was our first graduate to do so in that state. In order to accomplish this goal, he also had to take a 300-hour Sanitarian Training course provided by the West Virginia Board of Registration for Sanitarians. Once this was accomplished, he submitted an Application for Registration as a Sanitarian in Training. Upon passing the State exam, he worked for two years at the Wayne County Health Department in this capacity before becoming a Registered Sanitarian. He maintains his certification by obtaining 15-hours of continuing education each year.
Mr. Graziani is involved in many community service projects that he has been involved with in Jackson County to protect the health of the community. His favorite events are Hand Washing Clinics which he holds to teach proper hand-washing techniques, and operating a Ham radio to aid community emergency workers in the event of a crisis. Today and every day, our alumnus continues his mantra of protecting the environment and preserving it not only for humans, but for other living species as well.
Callie Benedict
Class of 2020
Outstanding Community Service
Callie Benedict began her career getting her Associate in General Science Transfer degree in 2020 from Washington State College of Ohio, now known as Washington State College of Ohio. Prior to her time at Washington State, Callie also earned a Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate from the Washington County Career Center in 2012 as well as a certificate in Emergency Medical Technology certificate from Mid-East Career and Technology Centers in 2019.
Today, Callie is a dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in stroke care, clinical data, and community outreach. She served as a Neuro Surgical Technologist and Stroke Program Coordinator at Camden Clark Medical Center from 2012-2024, where she founded the annual Stroke Community Conference. Currently, she is a Level 1 Trauma Data Analyst for Intermountain Health. In addition to her work, Callie has been a volunteer EMT with Warren Twp. VFD since 2019, earning the title of EMT of the Year in 2019. She supports community health initiatives through the American Heart Association and local organizations. Callie has also regularly presented at local schools. A 2023 nominee for the American Stroke Association’s Stroke Hero Award, where she was a Top 10 finalist, Callie is committed to advancing stroke education and patient advocacy. Beyond her professional career, she has been an active volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, has fundraised for the Garrett Scott Music Program and is active in her church.