Trysta Adkins and Karlie Irwin are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) September Students of the Month. Adkins is a senior at Woodland High School in Fairfax and part of the Cosmetology Program at PTC. Her instructor commends her professionalism and positive attitude. Adkins is also a great mentor to her classmates and is willing to help wherever she is needed. Karlie Irwin with the Teacher Preparation Program and a senior at POHI is appreciated by both her peers and staff. She has worked part-time for the Children’s Lab and Preschool. Her instructor says she is motivated and very much a self-starter. Irwin hopes to be a high school orchestra teacher in the future. Students of the month are given a Pioneer Tech refill cup and a certificate of achievement. Students can fill up their cups with their favorite beverages at no cost for the entire month.