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TheTheThe MessengerMessengerMessenger New Richmond High School, 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Road, New Richmond, Ohio 45157 Volume LXVIII Issue 7 March 2013 ShallShall wewe dance?dance? MarchMarch MadnessMadness invadesinvades NRHSNRHS New Richmond High School gaining more students Student teachers, that is By Chelsey Fawley Here at NRHS we strive to be new experience every day.” thankful that New Richmond was can’t imagine teaching anything helpful in many ways, one being Snead’s experience here has kind enough to let me student else. Music is important for hu- supporting the opportunity of been limited to assisting Mrs. teach here and I hope both the man happiness and teaches us student teaching for current col- Hall and Mrs. Cain here in the students and I learn lots from so much about life.” lege students in the area. This high school, though she doesn’t each other.” Her experience here has been year, we have two student teach- really intend to come back to this On the other side of the build- enjoyable as well. ers, who are here to gain experi- grade level. ing, Couch is assisting the band. “I love the atmosphere here! ence in their fields and get a feel “I really want to teach elemen- She came here to student teach The students, faculty, and staff for the school. tary. About first through third from the College of Mount St. all make me feel welcome and re- These students are Heather grade would be my ideal class- Joseph and will graduate in May. spected. I want to come to a high Couch and Kelly Snead, and room age, but I would also enjoy For her student teaching experi- school like this. they have a lot they are both currently seniors doing any grade for special edu- ence, she has been helping Mr. of personality and spunk (under- at their universities. cation.” McKinley and Mr. Wright to statement of the year). I like the Snead is a fifth year student Snead says she has enjoyed prime her for her future in music high school band, because of Northern Kentucky Univer- her experience here and this is education. they’re able to take the next step sity, who intends to go into el- the sort of environment she She intends to become a music in creating music - it’s past notes, ementary education or special would like to teach in. teacher herself, whether it be it’s expression.” education. “I’d like to teach in this sort marching band or classical in- As a closing, Couch said, “I’d She has a passion for teach- of environment because of the strumental. like to teach in a school like this. ing, and said, “I work well with mixture of students,” she said, “I started piano lessons at Since I’ve taught here, I’ve real- younger students or those with “Everyone is very helpful and age five and began playing flute ized I like the sense of commu- disabilities. I like helping people, nice; I’d just like younger stu- in the fourth grade band,” Couch nity here.” Then playfully, Couch and so I’ve always wanted to dents. said, “My life has always been added, “Mr. McKinley has enor- teach. I also like working with As a closing, Snead gave a centered around music and I mous eyebrows!” people in general, because it’s a thanks to the school. “I am very SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE www.macombgroup.com Macomb Group--Cincinnati 1020 Laidlaw Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45237 Ph: (513)242-7800 Fax: (513) 242-1650 Toll Free: (888) 756-4110 Students plan for international adventures Details about Spain and France trip By: Ashley Gray Looking forward to the sum- Barcelona Cathedral. “In small carry on with a change of when we return to the hotel at mer? Have any exciting trips Barcelona on day seven of our clothes, just in case your lug- the end of the day. That is when planned? French and Spanish trip students will be able to just gage was to get lost, and buy a they can make phone calls, write students at New Richmond High enjoy a day in Barcelona,” said bag of cheap cotton underwear, post cards, etc.,” said Nyam. School are ecstatic about their Nehls. so you can just throw the under- Nyam and Nehls have very 2013 France and Spain trip this In Madrid, students will take a wear out; therefore, having more high hopes for this Spain and summer. walking tour and visit the Prado. room for gifts to bring home to France trip, including that their The trip is not sponsored by Students are held to very high your family,” said Nehls. students take in some of the cul- the New Richmond School Dis- expectations for the trip. Stu- “Pack light. Be sure to have ture and life that goes along with trict, but rather, has been planned dents are required to at least have comfortable clothes and shoes. learning a foreign language. and executed independently by completed two years of a foreign There will be a lot of walking. “I am expecting my students the two chaperones, along with language and, of course, stu- Don’t forget to leave space for to get a better grasp on their lan- parents. It will definitely be dif- dents will be expected to be on souvenirs in your suitcase,” said guage skills and appreciation of ferent from trips in the past, ac- their best behavior. Nyam. the language,” said Nehls. cording to the chaperones. “I expect my students to lis- Everyone needs a little down As you can see, New Rich- “First off, this trip will be differ- ten, follow directions well, have time, right? Even with such a full mond High School students ent because I have never trav- a good understanding of the dif- plate of activities, students will have a lot to look forward to on eled to France before and my last ferences of ages and restrictions definitely be given some of that their 2013 France and Spain Trip. school-affiliated trip hasn’t been in other countries and be aware down time. Students will be given the op- since 2001,” said Spanish teacher that the same laws they abide by “There is a good chance that portunity to venture through the Sharon Nehls. in the United States are going to students will get to explore and differences of other countries so- “It is different in many ways. still be enforced for them in Eu- do some shopping, and lunch is cial, cultural, and environment Although I have taken students rope, as well as be respectful of on their own” said Nehls. that makes them unique. on trips to Europe, this is the first their culture and attempt to speak Nyam and Nehls will be with Of course, students will be one since I started teaching at the language,” said Nehls. the students at all times, but give given a little down time from the New Richmond. This is my big- “We have high expectations: them a little bit of opportunity to ample amount of walking they gest group of students since I learn as much as you can while venture off their own a bit. “The will be doing all day touring and started leading educational trips in Europe, be of exemplary con- students will be able to adven- visiting various famous build- to Europe,” said French teacher duct, think safety first, listen to ture on their own a bit, but will ings and sites. This trip will defi- Roger Nyam. your teachers, and do the right be required to report back to a nitely be a great opportunity for Nyam, along with Nehls, will thing,” said Nyam. central meeting location,” said students to open up their eyes be chaperoning their students as For many students, this is the Nehls. to the different cultures of the they venture through several cit- first time they have traveled out- “Students will have down time world. ies of these two countries. side of the country. Nyam and This is going to be a 10 day Nehls have shared some infor- trip. “Taking out two of the days mation about traveling to a for- for travel, we will spend four eign a country. days in France and four days in “It is a life-changing opportu- Now your muscles can multitask, too Spain,” said Nyam. nity that must be well utilized. The itinerary of the trip in- Be ready to experience new Teachers, staff, students, Curves New Richmond cludes students spending four things. Keep your eyes open and 107 Market St. join now for $34 days in Paris, France. Students take note of the social, cultural, 553-0100 will enjoy French culture and see and environmental differences curvesnewrichmond.com sights such as Place de la between France, Spain, and the Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, and United States,” said Nyam. 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