To be eligible for the Superintendent’s List students must receive all A’s, while Honor Roll students must receive letter grades of B or better.

The Superintendent’s List recipients are as follows:

Bellefontaine High School

Savanah Blair, Austin James, Becka Samson

Benjamin Logan High School

Makayla McGuire

Indian Lake High School

Mickayla Brown, Kacie Bush, Taylor Tinsley

Kenton High School

Zachary Fisher, Kaitlyn Risner

Marysville High School

Hannah Contalee, Gabriella Livingston, Hannah Reedy

Riverside High School

Philip Corwin, Ariana Fout, Wesley Kidder, McKayla Schmiesing

Triad High School

Alandria Ketchell, Kylee Overfield

Urbana High School

Victoria Fraley, MyKaela Jumper

Waynesfield-Goshen High School

Abby Phipps, Alex Barden

West-Liberty Salem High School

Kaytlin Predmore

The following students achieved Honor Roll: 

Bellefontaine High School

Britney Bailey, Trevor Browning, Kenney Collinsworth, Selena Greenawalt, Chelsea Horne, Chelsea Kirkpatrick, Janessa Queen, Madison Rogan, Brandon Rose, Katleen Wampler, Alissa Workman

Benjamin Logan High School

Paige Butler, Bridget Coldiron, Mitchell Current, Tara Deardurff, Jessica Hillery, Katie Kramer, Jobe Outram, Haley Parmer, Aisha Patrick, Jenna Peyton, Aundria Sheeley

Graham High School

Josiah Butanis, Lane Essen, Alec Finch, Sadrian Garver, Kody Gibson, Kevin Haines, Stephanie Johnson, Kaitlin Niday, Liam Smith, Chelsea Strunk, Kelsey Woodham

Indian Lake High School

Georgia Blackburn, Kalee Britton, Abbygail Dolan, Trenton Glaze, Ashley Holycross, Xena Quintanilla, Jasamine Shank, Makayla VanHorn, Tyler Watson

Kenton High School

Brandon Asbury, Taylor Kemmere, Lewis Latham, Alexander Newland, Adrian Sorgen

Marysville High School

Alexa Arms, Jordon Boldman, Anjelina Calderon, Shelby Collins, Tabitha Daugherty, Adison Hawn, Morgan Johnson, Tyler Lewis, Gabriel Livingston, Katelyn Maynard, Shawn Pugin, Lachelle Yates

Mechanicsburg High School

Megan Miller, Maykayla Smith

Ridgemont High School

Shyann Ashbrook, Grace Robinson

Riverside High School

Emily Burrows, Derek Kobylack, Brett Rappold, Ethan Taylor

Triad High School

Sandra Alspaugh, Gretchen Holland, Dylan Jackson, Tyler Porter, Carrie Shirk, Kelsey Slavin

Upper Scioto Valley High School

Emily Carl, Jordan Cotterman, Ryley Tidd

Urbana High School

Lex Andrews, Courtney Clyburn, Ashley Colvin, Mykaila Daniels, Cassandra Ferguson, Kayla Ferryman, Tyler Gibson, Kalista Kitchen, Michelle Massie, Elizabeth Osborne, Loren Ropp, Janelle Scott, Kodie Shear, Natalie Thomas

Waynesfield-Goshen High School

Desiree Caster, Craig Green, Jonathan Klingler, Richard (RJ) Lackey, Benjamin Little, Collin Lowe, Cameron Perry, Shawn Schick, Jacki Wallace

West Liberty-Salem High School

Hadden Brinkman, Ciara Pease, Kimberly Reynolds, Lexus Warner
The following students achieved half-day Honor Roll:

Bellefontaine High School

Tyler Aldo, Derek Markley, Brandon McKeever, River Navarro, Harley Pittman, Kyann Ratleff, Madelyn Stout

Benjamin Logan High School

Keirsten Hyatt, Ashley Powers

Home Schooled

Ryan Austin, Noah Brandt, Jeffrey Schurter

Marysville High School

Joshua Lynch

Ridgemont High School

Meyghan Crates, Christopher Miller

Upper Scioto Valley High School

Megan LaWarre

The ceremony, which celebrates students from Ohio Hi-Point’s 14 partner school districts who complete Ohio Hi-Point’s career-technical programs, was held outside just below Campbell Hill at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center in Bellefontaine.

Hannah Contalee, a Cosmetology graduate from Marysville High School, received the Best of Class designation.

Best in Class, Hannah Contalee, Cosmetology (Marysville)

Nearly $500,000 in scholarship monies was awarded to members of the class of 2016. The following seniors received scholarships:

• Brett Rappold (Riverside), Allied Health and Nursing, received the Sloan Trustees Scholarship in the amount of $4,000
• Devin Jacobs (Indian Lake), Electronics Engineering, and Victoria Ortiz (Indian Lake), Animal Management, received the Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and $500, respectively
• Alexa Arms (Marysville), Allied Health and Nursing; Alec Finch (Graham), Automotive Collision; Mykaila Daniels (Urbana), Animal Management; and Sierra Spires (Marysville), Culinary Arts, each received $500 Ohio Hi-Point Staff Scholarships
• Brandon Asbury (Kenton), Animal Management, received the Ohio Hi-Point Judy Gratz Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000

• Aisha Patrick (Benjamin Logan), Allied Health & Nursing, received the Ohio Northern University Dean’s Scholarship in the amount of $64,000
• Taylor Tinsley (Indian Lake), Printing and Graphic Arts, received a Columbus College of Art and Design Presidential Scholarship in the amount of the $70,200
• Katleen Wampler (Bellefontaine), Multimedia Marketing, received a Columbus College of Art and Design Presidential Scholarship in the amount of the $50,000
• Selena Greenawalt (Bellefontaine), Animal Management, received the Lake Erie College Dean’s Scholarship in the amount of $48,000
• Zacharie Cantrell (Marysville), Electronics Engineering, received the University of Dayton Father Chaminade & Study Abroad Scholarship in the amount of $44,100
• Brandon Asbury and Trentin Adams (Kenton), Animal Management, both received a Mount St. Joseph Merit Award in the amount of $36,000
• Alexa Arms (Marysville), Allied Health & Nursing, received the Marion Technical College Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $11,075
• Ella Livingston (Marysville), Allied Health and Nursing, received the Clark State Trustees Scholarship in the amount of $8,500
• Cassandra Ferguson (Urbana), Multimedia Marketing, received the Bowling Green Merit Scholarship in the amount of $8,000
• Meyghan Crates (Ridgemont), Allied Health and Nursing, received the Bowling Green State University Freshman Scholarship in the amount of $3,50
• Benjamin Little (Waynesfield-Goshen), Multimedia Marketing, received the 664^th AC&W Squadron Reunion Scholarship in the amount of $1,000

Benjamin Little

• Sierra Spires (Marysville), Culinary Arts, received the Sullivan University Dean’s Scholarship in the amount of $7,000
• Austin Kragh (Triad), Electronics Engineering, and Brett Rappold (Riverside), Allied Health and Nursing, each received a Shawnee State Scholarship in the amount of $6,000
• Roy Ingles (Graham), Diesel Technology, received the Lincoln Technical College Scholarship in the amount of $6,500
• Michelle Massie (Urbana), Allied Health and Nursing; Ella Livingston (Marysville), Allied Health and Nursing; Tara Deardurff (Benjamin Logan), Cosmetology; Sadrian Garver (Graham), Allied Health and Nursing; and Janessa Queen (Bellefontaine), Allied Health and Nursing, received Clark State Tech Prep Scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each
• Tyler Aldo (Bellefontaine), Electronics Engineering; Joshua Bosley (Indian Lake), Electronics Engineering; Paige Butler (Benjamin Logan), Allied Health and Nursing; Chase Howell (Marysville), Welding and Fabrication; Alexa Klingler (Riverside), Printing and Graphic Arts; Benjamin Little (Waynesfield-Goshen), Multimedia Marketing; Cera Markley (Bellefontaine), Multimedia Marketing; and Austin Pence (Indian Lake), Electronics Engineering, received Rhodes State Tech Prep Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each
• Jordan Bacon (Graham), Desiree Caster (Waynesfield-Goshen), Liam Smith (Graham) and Sierra Spires (Marysville), all Culinary Arts students, received Sinclair Community College Tech Prep Scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each
• Kody Gibson (Graham), Diesel Technology; Jayson Carey (Upper Scioto Valley), Diesel Technology; Jason Johann (Benjamin Logan), Multimedia Marketing; and Collin Lowe (Waynesfield-Goshen), Automotive Technology, received University of Northwestern Ohio Tech Prep Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each
• Cera Markley (Bellefontaine), Multimedia Marketing, received the Rhodes State Rhodes to Success Scholarship in the amount of $1,500
• Emily Carl (Upper Scioto Valley), Culinary Arts, received the Imagine America Scholarship in the amount of $1,000
• Tara Deardurff (Benjamin Logan), Cosmetology, received the Mary Rutan Foundation Dwight Spencer Medical Scholarship in the amount of $1,000
• Alexa Arms (Marysville), Allied Health and Nursing, received the Red Cross Drive to Serve Scholarship in the amount of $750
• Mykaila Daniels (Urbana), Animal Management, received the Bellefontaine Lions Scholarship in the amount of $500
• Mykaela Jumper (Urbana), Cosmetology, received the Anita Kaufmann Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $500
• Meyghan Crates (Ridgemont), Allied Health and Nursing, received the Quest Federal Credit Union Scholarship in the amount of $500

The ceremony, which celebrates students from Ohio Hi-Point’s 14 partner school districts who complete Ohio Hi-Point’s career-technical programs, was held outside just below Campbell Hill at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center in Bellefontaine.

The Students of the Months led the walk down the hill for Convocation.

Superintendent Dr. Rick Smith congratulated the seniors and gave a few words of advice saying, “Partake in honest reflection. Continue to work on your skills and your craft to be better each and every day. Honest reflection will help you continue on your path to success.”

Dr. Smith also encouraged students to know who they are and be themselves. “We expect great things out of the class of 2016,” finished Dr. Smith, “achieve greatness by staying true to yourself.”

The ceremony was led by the Ohio Hi-Point Students of the Months.

Dylan Jackson (Triad), K.C. Jones (Triad) and Matt Burchett (Graham) led the procession carrying the flags while Mykaila Daniels (Urbana) and Xena Quintanilla (Indian Lake) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Janessa Queen (Bellefontaine), Meyghan Crates (Ridgemont), Faith Warner (Riverside), Katelyn Maynard (Marysville) and Ella Livingston (Marysville) conducted the ceremony with the introduction of guests.

The Ohio Hi-Point Vocal Group, Elements of Harmony, also performed during the ceremony.

The student speakers for convocation were Alec Finch (Graham), Taylor Tinsley (Indian Lake), Liam Smith (Graham) and Brett Rappold (Riverside).

Alec Finch encouraged his classmates to, “Be leaders. We are prepared to handle great responsibilities as we pursue our careers.”

Taylor Tinsley addressed her fellow classmates saying, “Be proud of yourselves, but leave here knowing this isn’t the end of your story. Let’s show the world what we can do.”

Liam Smith, Culinary Arts, Graham

“We at Ohio Hi-Point chose a different path,” said Liam Smith, “We chose to pursue a career- to find something we’re passionate about- and better our possibilities for our future. You will always have the knowledge and skills from Ohio Hi-Point for your next step. Whether you immediately enter the workforce, attend college or enlist in the military be proud of what we’ve accomplished together at Ohio Hi-Point.”

Brett Rappold, AHN, Riverside

The evening’s final student speaker, Brett Rappold, addressed his peers saying, “Ohio Hi-Point and career-tech is changing how education is taught. We are motivated and driven to learn because we experience real-world learning situations. Our education was more than textbooks and four-wall classrooms. Others may pursue their dreams another day, but not us, because we’ve been building our foundation for what we want our success to look like since the first day of classes at OHP.

The teachers and staff do tremendous work to prepare us for our next step. Career Technical Education gets a bad rap for what it was years ago. Let’s change that stigma for good. Congratulations, class of 2016!”

Lou Vito, president of WPKO/WBLL in Bellefontaine, announced the names of each student to receive senior certificates from career-technical instructors.

Hannah Contalee, a Cosmetology graduate from Marysville High School, received the Best of Class designation.

Nearly $500,000 in scholarship monies was awarded to members of the class of 2016. To see photos from the convocation ceremony, click here. 

After the ceremony

Receiving certificates of completion

Ohio Hi-Point's Top 16 and their honored educators were recognized Wednesday evening.

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Top 16 graduating seniors were part of the career center’s Honored Educators and Top 16 Senior Students Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 4.

The annual event is an opportunity for Ohio Hi-Point’s top students to select and recognize an educator who impacted and influenced their educational careers.

This was Hi-Point’s ninth year hosting the banquet, which coincided with National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Ohio Hi-Point’s 2016 Top 16 graduating seniors and the educators they honored were:

• Tyler Aldo, an Electronics Engineering student from Bellefontaine High School, honored Eric Hamm, his Guidance Counselor at Bellefontaine High School.
• Alexa Arms, an Allied Health and Nursing student from Marysville High School, honored Laura Donnelly, her Allied Health and Nursing instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.
• Ella Livingston, an Allied Health and Nursing student from Marysville High School, honored Laura Donnelly, her Allied Health and Nursing instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.

Mrs. Donnelly (left) is recognized by her students, Alexa and Ella.

• Noah Brandt, a Welding and Fabrication student who is home schooled, honored Cheryl Brandt, his mother and home school instructor.
• Hannah Contalee, a Cosmetology student from Marysville High School, honored Cindy Harlan, her Cosmetology instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.
• Meyghan Crates, an Allied Health and Nursing student from Ridgemont High School, honored Jason Robinson, her former History teacher at Ridgemont High School.
• Morgan Johnson, a Cosmetology student from Marysville High School, honored Terri McKenzie, her former Creative Learning instructor at Marysville High School.
• K.C. Jones, an Electronics Engineering student from Triad High School, honored Mike Kouse, his Electronics Engineering instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.
• Austin Kragh, an Electronics Engineering student from Triad High School, honored Mike Kouse, his Electronics Engineering instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.

• Derek Markley, an Electronics Engineering student from Bellefontaine High School, honored Mike Kouse, his Electronics Engineering instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.
• MyKaela Jumper, a Cosmetology student from Urbana High School, honored Megan Schneider, her Math teacher at Ohio Hi-Point.

MyKaela recognizes Megan Schneider as her honored educator.

• Aisha Patrick, an Allied Health and Nursing student from Benjamin Logan High School, honored Todd Skaggs, her Government instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.

• Xena Quintanilla, an Animal Management student from Indian Lake High School, honored Robin Curley, her Animal Management instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.
• Madison Rogan, an Allied Health and Nursing student from Bellefontaine High School, honored Melissa Gonglik, her Guidance Counselor at Ohio Hi-Point.
• Jeff Schurter, a Culinary Arts student who is home schooled, honored Marion Schurter, his mother and home school instructor.
• Taylor Tinsley, a Printing and Graphics student from Indian Lake High School, honored Tom Carrig, her Printing and Graphics instructor at Ohio Hi-Point.

The event was made possible through the support of the following sponsors: Honda, Miller’s Textile Services, Affordable Frames Plus, All Around Awards and Sweet Aromas Coffee.

Convocation for Ohio Hi-Point students is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. In the event of bad weather, the event will be held at Bellefontaine High School.

Eight students nominated Mr Gilbert for the Excellence in Teaching Award

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio- Ryan Gilbert, an Ohio Hi-Point Career Center English instructor, was recognized as a recipient of the 2016 Excellence in Teaching award by the Bellefontaine Rotary during the 24^th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards luncheon this week.

The Excellence in Teaching award honors three educators in Logan county grades pre-K through twelve who improve student achievement in and outside academics and utilizes innovative techniques to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Young, along with Benjamin Logan Social Studies teacher, Trisha Hemmeigarn, and Indian Lake’s Art teacher, Erin Miller, were the recipients of the prestigious award.

“Mr. Gilbert has been a student favorite for several years because of his creative approach to content,” commented Caleb Lang, Ohio Hi-Point’s Academic Supervisor, “he actively engages students and empowers them to learn in his classroom.”

“I feel very honored to receive this award” said Gilbert, “I believe good classroom management is about surrounding control to students and giving them ownership of the projects they complete. My goal is to empower young people.”

Eight students submitted nominations to the selection committee for Mr. Gilbert. “Students choose to attend Ohio Hi-Point to pursue careers and not necessarily the academics. To be nominated by eight students shows the impact of Mr. Gilbert’s teaching,” finished Lang.

A few snippets from the nominations said, “Mr. Gilbert’s approach to education is to put the student above the grade and to make sure we are in a position to succeed.” Another submitted nominations said, “Mr. Gilbert is more than just a teacher. He is a mentor… He understands how to treat everyone different with different teaching styles and creative activities.”

This is Ohio Hi-Point’s eighth teacher to be recognized for the Excellence in Teaching award. Previous recipients include Monica Young in 2015, Mike Kouse in 2014, Tom Carrig in 2013, Peter Raatz in 2012, Deborah Purcell in 2009, Robin Curly in 2005 and JoEtta Spain in 2003.

Rotary Excellence in Teaching Award recipients, Trisha Hemmelgarn, Ryan Gilbert and Erin Miller

Empty Bowls of Logan County, an event to raise awareness about the growing problem of hunger in Logan County, will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center in the high school cafeteria from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The event is a fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank for Logan, Champaign and Clark Counties. For $15, patrons will receive a beautiful hand-crafted ceramic bowl (made by local potters, artists and high school students) and a simple meal of soup and bread. All proceeds benefit the Food Bank, which supports Logan County member agencies- all local food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.

Beautiful bowls have been hand-crafted by students at Bellefontaine High School.

Soup Donors participating this year include Bob Evans Farms, Green Hills Community, Middleburg United Methodist Church, Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop, The Whitmore House, Ohio Hi-Point Culinary Arts Students, Union Station Café and Aunt Millie’s Restaurant.  Domino’s is providing bread.

It is estimated that 14.6% of Logan County resident are food insecure.  Food insecurity refers USDA’s measure of lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members and limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate foods.  Food insecure households are not necessarily food insecure all the time.  Food insecurity may reflect a household’s need to make trade-offs between important basic needs, such as housing or medical bills, and purchasing nutritionally adequate foods.

“Empty Bowls is a wonderful way for Second Harvest Food Bank to bring the community together.  The event wouldn’t be possible without the support of local businesses, restaurants, and individuals joining together in raising awareness to end hunger.  We look forward to seeing you,” said Tyra Jackson, Executive Director Second Harvest Food Bank.

As the only food bank in Clark, Champaign, and Logan Counties, Second Harvest Food Bank distributes over six million pounds of food annually, with over six hundred and ten thousand pounds going directly to benefit Logan County residents.  This amount of food equates to over 510,00 meals distributed to food insecure residents of Logan County.  Second Harvest Food Bank’s daily operation consists of sourcing and gathering food, sorting and cataloging the food, then warehousing the inventory to be distributed to agency members throughout a three county service area.

Second Harvest Food Bank member agencies in Logan County include Buckeye Gospel Barn, Our Daily Bread, Five Loaves Food Pantry, St. Vincent DePaul Bellefontain & Russels Point, Caring Friends, United Christian Services, Give & Take, Recovery Zone Bellefontaine.  These agencies along with the Second Harvest Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry and Senior Commodities Food Program serve seven thousand Logan County residents annually.

Second Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America and the Ohio Association of Foodbanks.  Second Harvest Food Bank is responsible for safe handling of all food products adhering to state and federal guidelines including providing member oversight to pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

Join us on Thursday, May 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a modest meal with a powerful message. 

TOLEDO, Ohio- Nine Allied Health and Nursing students from the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center advanced to the National Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Leadership Conference after competing at the Ohio HOSA competition at the University of Toledo on April 5 and 6.

The HOSA competition challenges students in a variety of events such as medical terminology, procedures, laws and ethics, and history of the health care field.

The following Allied Health and Nursing students advanced to compete in Nashville, TN at the National HOSA Leadership Conference in June.

The Ohio Hi-Point HOSA Bowl Team, consisting of Brett Rappold (Riverside High School), Paige Butler (Marysville High School), Aisha Patrick (Benjamin Logan High School) and Madison Rogan (Bellefontaine High School), placed first.

Gabriella Livingston (Marysville High School) placed first in Medical Law and Ethics.

Shelby Collins (Marysville High School) placed second in Clinical Nursing.

Alexa Arms (Marysville High School) placed third in Clinical Nursing.

Lyndsey Eshelman (West Liberty-Salem High School) placed third in Personal Care.

Sadrian Garver (Graham High School) advanced for National recognition for the Ohio Hi-Point HOSA Chapter Reflection Scrapbook.

The Allied Health and Nursing instructors are Tammy Heitmeyer and Laura Donnelly.

From left to right students are: (front row) Aaron Goodwillie, Chase Hill, Talan Floyd, Sydney Maris, Jade Brey-Salyers, Caleb Bowers, Jake Ward; (back row) Meredith Herzog, and Mason Posani.

MARYSVILLE, Ohio- Every year, Honor Flight Columbus flies WWII and Korean War veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service. To honor the servicemen, and to provide them a small reminder of the Honor Flight trip, students in the Career Based Intervention program at Bunsold Middle School made magnets for veterans participating in HFC in 2016.

Honor Flight anticipates flying approximately 500 veterans to Washington D.C. during six flights this year.

The Bunsold CBI program is an Ohio Hi-Point Career Center satellite program that focuses on employability skills, career exploration, as well as work-based and academic learning. Amy Wagner is the instructor.

The 'Daily Grind' Presentation

The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Board of Education heard a presentation from two Graham High School of Business students, Ethan Neth and Connor Wylie, on the recently launched student-run coffee shop at Graham High School, The Daily Grind.

The senior High School of Business class began the business after surveying the student body to see if a coffee shop was wanted. In addition, the class then researched other student-run coffee shops around the state. Once the students created a business plan, they presented and earned approval from school administrators. The Daily Grind opened December 2, 2015 and operates Monday through Friday from 7:15-7:35 a.m. To date, the coffee shop has sold over 750 cups of coffee.

“As far as personal profits, our pay is our grades,” commented Conner Wylie, “If we show up on time, we earn points toward our grade in the class and if we show up late, points are docked. We’re operating a business, but customizing it within academic parameters. We aren’t in the business for the money, we are doing this for academics.”

While running the business, the students are also giving back to the community. For every ice coffee sold (the most popular drink amongst the student body) $.25 goes to Special Olympics Ohio, which is the organization that BPA works with throughout the year. The students also are using a certain percentage of the profits to support a scholarship fund for a graduating High School of Business student.

The Board of Education recognized Janessa Queen, an Allied Health & Nursing senior, from Bellefontaine High School, and Matt Burchett, a Diesel Technology senior, from Graham High School, as Students of the Month for March 2016.

Cameron Warner, representing Congressman Jim Jordan, spoke to the Board about the Federal Government’s new Every Student Will Succeed Act that changed from No Child Left Behind.

Two staff members will retire at the end of the school year. Vivian L. Brewer of West Mansfield will retire as the Guidance Secretary, and Carol J. Siebeneck of Lakeview will retire as a Paraprofessional.

Bethany Smith of Plain City was hired as the Marysville Satellite Manufacturing Instructor, Kurt Forrest of Galloway was hired as a Satellite CBI Instructor, and Carrie Draper of St. Paris was hired as the Assistant Satellite Technology Coordinator.

In other board action:

• Approved the report of the Treasurer including the February 2016 Financial Statement; interest and investments; and appropriation increases and decreases
• Accepted the resignations of Todd M. Skaggs, Wapakoneta, Social Studies Instructor, effective June 30, 2016, for personal reasons; and Michelle L. Swaney, High School Director, effective June 30, 2016, for the purpose of reassignment
• Approved the out-of-state study trip attendance of Shalie Logan, Kenton Ag Instructor, to accompany approximately four students attending the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. in June; and Delaney Althauser, Kenton Ag Student, to attend the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. in July
• Approved a one-time stipend for approved certified staff members and food service staff members working at the Indian Lake Innovation Camp, June 13-17, 2016.
• Approved stipends for approved certified staff members for the creation of new academic courses for the 2016/17 school year, which will come out of the Carl D. Perkins Grant
• Approved substitute bus driver pay to $14.00 per hour while driving, and $8.00 per hour while sitting, effective April 1, 2016
• Approved new, revised, deleted and/or replaced policies
• Approved teacher’s supplemental contracts and extended days for approved staff members

The next Board of Education meeting is set for Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in Room 102A in the high school building.

Jadiza Cafe

COLUMBUS, Ohio- Fourteen students from the Riverside Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter competed at the Ohio BPA Leadership Conference last week in Columbus.

Jadzia Cafe’ placed third in Fundamental Desktop Publishing, advancing to the National BPA Leadership Conference in Boston, Massachusetts in May.

Several individuals and teams from the Riverside BPA chapter placed in the top ten including:

• Riverside’s Economic Research Team consisting of Conor Osborn, Lane Willoby, Kyle Knight and Alonzo Stotler
• Samantha Neeley competed in Economic Research
• Trevor Hillard competed in Extemporaneous Speech
• Tylor Eaton scored above an 85 percent in the open contest of Financial Math & Analysis

Also during the conference, 19 students received Statesman Torch Awards- the most Torch awards received by a school at the awards ceremony. The BPA Torch Awards Program encourages students to complete activities and earn points in seven categories: leadership, service, cooperation, knowledge, friendship, hope/faith, and patriotism. A Statesman Torch Award requires 50 points in each Torch category. A Statesman is defined as “one who is a leader in the promotion of the public good and in national affairs.”

The Riverside BPA chapter is part of Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Media Arts and Business satellite programs at the high school. The instructors are Michelle Weadock and Lindsay Wyan.

Stateman Torch Award Recipients