BLOOMINGDALE, Ohio, — Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is celebrating its 50th anniversary and inviting alumni to reconnect as part of the milestone.

Superintendent Ted Gorman said the school is building a database of graduates and encouraging them to share career and accomplishment updates through a Google Form on the JVS website. Former faculty and administrators are also expected to participate in the celebrations.

"For half a century, JVS has prepared students for successful careers," Gorman said in a statement. "As we celebrate this milestone, we want to hear from our graduates. Your stories are a big part of our history and inspire our current students."

The school, which opened in 1976, offers career training in fields including auto collision, animal science, computer ne

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