Excellence in Education: Cary Bashore

By Gabriel Rogers

Gabriel Rogers joined FOX 17 in January 2023 after graduating from Grand Valley State University. He received his B.A. in international relations and German Language with a minor in history in Winter 2022. While studying at GVSU, he became an active member at GVTV - the university's student-run television station. There, he was introduced to the world of broadcast journalism and storytelling.

Gabriel has also spent time in Europe; living in Munich, Germany for a year while admitted to the Ludwig Maximilian Universität as a guest student.

His passion for journalism comes from a love of history and international affairs. He also has a love for languages — being proficient in German as well as having studied other languages like Dutch, Pennsylvania German, French, Russian and Italian in the past.

Cary Bashore's this week's excellence in education award winner.

WESTPHALIA, Mich. — Cary Bashore is being recognized for his Excellence in Education.

“Every year, he brings his personal best,” says Todd Simmons, Bashore's nominator. "Every summer, he reinvents himself. Every day, he gives all of himself to serve our kids and our community."

“It's all about investment,” says Cary. “How much you invest in kids, kids give back. And I'm just so blessed. I have such a blessed career.”

Cary has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and his class at Pewamo-Westphalia High School will receive a $500 grant.

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