DAY TWO: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Editor's Note: Every Tuesday of this month we will feature several alumni, updating you on what they are up to now and how OHP has helped shape their lives.

Jim Gilroy, Class of 1978/Printing and Graphics

Gilroy is currently a Printing Application Specialist with The Eastman Kodak Company within GCG (Graphics Communications Group), providing installations and training for both North and South America for packaging printers using Kodak Flexcel NX.

Gilroy states that OHP helped him reach his goal by preparing him for a career in printing. Gilroy attended Sinclair Community College and also earned his Project Management Professional certification through PMI.

Carol (Smith) DelGrosso, Class of 1978/Drafting (Bellefontaine High School)

DelGrosso continued her education in 1978 at The Ohio State University, where she earned her B.S. in Industrial Design Visual Communications. A successful career pathway has followed including positions at WCMH-TV, WSYX-TV, at SOS Productions and at Mills/James Productions. In 1998,DelGrosso joined her husband at Ozone Studios, an award-winning media production studio in Columbus, where she serves as
creative director and partner.

DelGrosso has contributed to projects that have won an Emmy Award, Addy Award and a Houston Film Festival Award. She has also been an advocate for children, volunteering her time with Franklin County Children Services and Prevent Child Abuse Ohio. Last year, DelGrosso returned to OHP to receive her induction into the Showcase of Success.

Michael Forhan, Class of 1978/Electronics (Urbana High School)

Forhan continued his education after OHP at Clark State Community College, earning an Associate’s Degree. He went on to Franklin University for his Bachelor’s Degree and Capital University Law School for his Juris Doctor. He began his career in the aerospace industry, first as a technician and ultimately as an engineer. He is now a partner in a Columbus law firm, practicing intellectual property law as a registered patent attorney.
Forhan returned to OHP in 2004 to receive his induction into the OHP Showcase of Success.

Do you have an alumni success story to share?  Email shaggerty@ohp.k12.oh.us and tell us about it.