District Solo Ensemble shines at N Ridgville High
Students Heidi Robbins James Dickason Jose Marin Megan Kantor Katie Ferraro Marion Jackson Michael Fowler Michelle Love Randall Smith and the Sophomore Girls Ensemble earned superior ratings at the District Solo Ensemble at N Ridgville High School Excellent ratings went to LAK Chamber Singers Cindy Phillips David Cordy Jennifer Killen Kyle Ibisko and Renisha Fenderson April Lopez LAK Culture Club president named Volunteer All-Star by Volunteer Action Center of Greater Lorain County Several Lady Admiral King Girls Soccer Team members visited Lorain Middle School to inspire 8th graders to stay drug and alcohol free and pursue good grades The LAK Girls Soccer Team carries a 3.7 weighted GPA 88 LAK students attended the annual drug and alcohol awareness program at the IX Center These students learned to promote staying drug and alcohol free in today s environment On Tue Feb 25 LAK NJROTC hosted Paul Sparky Adams for a Vietnam War era talk and audiovisual review Adams is a decorated Vietnam veteran employed by Navy Recruiting District Columbus as an Education Specialist His presentation was appreciated by LAK NJROTC cadets and social studies classes The Home Economics Club collects donations for Easter Basket Outreach Program to benefit about twenty local families Senior class trip to Washington DC included study of Night by Elie Wiesel InterNet used by Language Arts 12 seniors for research projects ahead of their Individual Career Plan folders mandated by Ohio Department of Education.
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N. Ridgeville High School
Heidi Robbins
James Dickason
Jose Marin
Megan Kantor
Katie Ferraro
Marion Jackson
Michael Fowler
Michelle Love
Randall Smith
LAK Chamber Singers
Cindy Phillips
David Cordy
Jennifer Killen
Kyle Ibisko
Renisha Fenderson
April Lopez
LAK
Volunteer Action Center
Greater
Lorain County
Lady Admiral King
Lorain Middle School
IX Center
LAK Njrotc
Paul “Sparky” Adams
Adams
Navy
Columbus
Chris Thompson
Elaina Poprocki
Mrs. Stemple
McPo Tinsley
South Amherst Middle School educators and student activities highlighted
South Amherst Middle School faculty and students are featured for diverse programs. Wanda Currier, a fifth grade teacher, guides DARE, Young Authors and Career Day at SCCC while students raise funds for Geauga Lake Math Science Day. The article notes Currier as a veteran world traveler and praises her dedication to children and future readiness. It also covers JVS students in Washington DC civic programs, a prom show, NASA rock study loans, and academic honors for Lisa Flanigan and Geoff Henson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Currier
South Amherst Middle School
SCCC
Geauga Lake
Edison Students Celebrate Reading Week and Veterans Service
CormerStone Academy reports 50 percent enrollment increase and team teaching by Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Reiutz. Sixth grader Ernie Graham earned a Superior at the ACSI Elementary Speech Meet. Danny Miller and Jayne Ward earned Excellents. Shannel Shumate and Christie Dyer earned Superiors at the ACSI Junior High High School. Elyria VFW Post 1079 members presented a patriotic program to East Carlisle School third graders, boosting social studies with flag etiquette and pledge education. Earlier, classes made holiday cards for Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home. Edison celebrated Right to Read Week March 10 14 with character dress, door decorating, reading contests, cooperative storytelling, and a school dance led by DJ Al Heisman.
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California
Graham
Reiutz
Ernie Graham
ACSI
Danny Miller
Jayne Ward
Shannel Shumate
Christie Dyer
Belinda E. Relutz
D.D. West Graham
Elyria Vfw
East Carlisle
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home
Sandusky
Carol Busche
Kathy Krause
Kathy Matheson
Gloria Thomas
Edison
D.J
al Heisman
Mrs. Schroeder
Angela Spade
Trey Clawson
Jim Clark
Anthony Martelli
Matt McClain
Lonnie Tibbs
Bill Sidock
Ernie Ortiz
Ken McCormick
Lorain JVS students shine at district DECA event
Lorain County JVS Marketing and Management students competed at the district DECA Competition on January 10 at Lorain County Community College. Brad Cook from Firelands won first place in Vehicle Petroleum Marketing, Kim Duncan from Amherst won first in Retail Merchandising, Scott Poledna from Midview earned a first place in that category, and Christina Sturgell from Keyston was chosen to present a special project in the Retail Merchandising Research Event at the State DECA competition in Columbus. DECA is a youth organization.
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Lorain County
JVS
Lorain County Community College
Brad Cook
Firelands
Kim Duncan
Amherst
Scott Poledna
Midview
Amd
Christina Sturgell
Keystone
DECA
Columbus
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Elyria High School Claims Longstanding Westward Charter Fame
Elyria High School, founded in 1630 as the first chartered high school west of the Alleghenies, grew this year to 2331 students after consolidation and earns a $25,000 per year Venture Capital Grant to study scheduling and restructuring. The crew maintains top SAT and ACT results and has won seven consecutive Academic Challenge titles. The Erie Shore Conference honors include six straight All Sports champs and multiple fall sport titles with girls and boys teams placing high in standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
The
Alleghenies
EHS
Elyria High
Erie Shore
Murray Ridge School Highlights Community Field Trips
Murray Ridge School in March showcased Community Opportunity with field trips to Lorain County libraries restaurants post offices and shops. Students visited the Sonoran Desert display at French Creek Reservation and made pizzas at a local pizzeria inviting Elyria Catholic and Clearview High School guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Ridge School
Lorain County
French Creek Reservation
Elyria Catholic
Clearview High School
North Ridgeville JOG Sponsors Easter Program at Wilcox
North Ridgeville High School JOG seniors partner with Nancy Kubiak’s first graders at Wilcox Elementary for an Easter basket making activity. Students will read Easter stories in small groups and hold an Easter egg hunt. Candy is donated by Beckett Corporation of North Ridgeville, Joyce Early, and Nancy Kubiak.
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North Ridgeville
Ohio
Wilcox Elementary
Nancy Kubiak
Beckett Corporation of
St Marys School Students Earn Superior Ratings at Contest
Five St Marys School Elyria students from eighth grade Kate Stibley Molly Rokasy Eric Maler Katarina Kurtz and Angela Gilles competed February 22 at Midview High School in the Lorain County contest earning Superior ratings. Principal Sr Geraldine Tengler and band teacher Mary Nelson praised their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary School
Lorain County
Midview High School
Kate Stibley
Molly Rokasy
Eric Maler
Katarina Kurtz
Angela Gilles
Geraldine Tengler
St. Mary's School
Mary Nelson
West Carlisle Venture Partners nurture garden learning effort
In November, Linda Mayhall and colleagues visited Glendale Primary in Bedford to study a cross curricular garden. Plans emerged to create a Pen Field Elementary garden and expand the West Carlisle bird sanctuary. Community grants were drafted and progress pursued with hands on garden labs and plant care workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Mayhall
Cindy Klinect
Jeanne Bystricky
Glendale Primary
Bedford
Penfield Elementary
West Carlisle
Victorian era study visit at William Barr Elementary
William Barr Elementary School fourth grade S E E R class explores Victorian style houses and clothing with guest Brianna Flinchbaugh from Oberlin College providing weekly help. On March 13 Brianna discusses Victorian life, fashion, and artists while students view Belgium France and Renoir’s home photos and create an impressionist style piece with tips from Brianna Meagan Tomblin and Amy Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barr
S.E.E.R
Oberlin College
Brianna Flinchbaugh
Brianna
R.E.E.R
Belgium
France
Renoir
S.E.E.K
Meagan Tomblin
Amy Wilson
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Avon High School
AHS
Kathie Resar
Washington, D.C
Elie Wiesel
Ken Matuszak
David Bruening
Ohio Nept. of Education
South Amherst
Currier
Moroco
Baldwin- Wallace
Elyria
Washington, D. C
Jason Kuebel
Melissa Harmon
Jennifer Strader
Hilary Taulbee
Wellington
Lisa Flanigan
JVS Chapter
Business Professionals of America
Now and
Forever Yours
Sheffield
Pandy’s
Geneva Calkins
Tina Saylor
Lakeview House
Miss Franklin
Molina
NASA
Marla Franklin
Geoff Henson
John D. Cole
Oberlin
Geoff
Baldwin Wallace College
Lisa
Grafton
CormerStone Academy
Edison Elementary School
Sawyer School
Pittsburgh
North Ridgeville High School
Joyce Early and
St. Mary’s School
Ann Frenk
Nancy Buehler
Tina McNulty
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Dan Drew
Sundance Farms
Mr. Drew
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