North Union High School

Graduation Commencement

May 29, 2020 7:00 p.m.

Richwood,

NORTH UNION HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT May 29, 2020

CLASS MOTTO: “We finish to begin.” -No Author

BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Brian Davis, President Mrs. Jean Wedding, Vice President Mr. Bradley DeCamp Mrs. Shelly Ehret Mr. Matt Staley

ADMINISTRATION Mr. Richard Baird, Superintendent Mrs. Janel Chapman, Principal Mr. Keith Conkling, Assistant Principal Mr. Nick Hajjar, Athletic Director Dr. Erika Bower, Chief Academic Officer Mr. Scott Maruniak, Treasurer Mr. Jared Evans, Director of Technology Mr. Thomas Lish-Brown, Special Education Director Mr. Charles Speelman, Superintendent, Tri-Rivers Career Center

FACULTY

Mr. Mike Adams Mrs. Ashton Guy Mrs. Breck Mooneyham

Mr. Patrick Allen Mr. Zac Hamilton Mrs. Barb Patterson Mrs. Paige Bayer Mr. Jason Harrah Mrs. Kelly Phelan Mrs. Jill Rainey Mr. Nick Blakeley Mr. Fred Holsinger Mrs. Ashleigh Burleson Mrs. Amy Hundley Mr. Ben Sarap Mrs. Lauren Seas Mrs. Amy Cahill Mr. Tom Jolliff Mr. Bill Cameron Mr. Cy Kincaid Mr. Brian Terrill Mrs. Peg Curts Mrs. Debbie Kincaid Mr. Josh Thompson

Mrs. Julia deJonge Mr. Ivan Leavitt Mrs. Rebecca Wedertz Mrs. Brooke Fox Mrs. Alexis Maenz Mrs. Carrie Williams Mrs. Heather Godwin Mr. Mark Mayers Mrs. Jennifer Willis Mr. Kurt Grunert Mr. Jesse Miller

NORTH UNION WILDCAT ALMA MATER In the years we spent together Smiles outnumber all our frowns Til we share our joys and sorrows Til we don our caps and gowns We will grow in love and spirit Never honor shall we lack While the Wildcat stands defender Of the Orange, White and Black CLASS OF 2020 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Welcome...... Mrs. Janel Chapman

Presentation of the Colors……………………………….VFW Post 870

National Anthem...... NU Age

Alma Mater...... NU Age

Reflection...... Avery Zwayer, Class President/Valedictorian

Valedictorian...... Madison Amstutz

Valedictorian...... Elisabeth Ardrey

Valedictorian...... Sarah Perkins

Musical Selection………………………………………………NU Age

Top 11 in Class...... Mrs. Janel Chapman

Recognition of U.S. Armed Forces………………..Mrs. Janel Chapman

Superintendent’s Message...... Mr. Richard Baird

Presentation of the Class...... Mrs. Janel Chapman

Acceptance of the Class...... Mr. Richard Baird

Awarding of Diplomas...... Mrs. Janel Chapman

Moving of the Tassels...... Avery Zwayer, Class President

Closing…………………………...….…Avery Zwayer, Class President

Plans After Graduation

Courtney Abrams Marion Technical College Nicholas Adkins Bluffton College Madison Amstutz University of Northwestern Ohio Shelby Amstutz Columbus State Community College Elisabeth Ardrey Marion Technical College Sydney Bacon The Bradley Bahan Workforce Derek Ballinger The Ohio State University Holden Banfield United States Marine Corps Kane Beltz / Army National Guard Cole Berridge Workforce Connor Brandt Workforce Tarryn Brill Paul Mitchell The School Joie Carr Bowling Green State University Casey Chiarello Workforce Gracie Childers Marion Technical College Braxton Conol The University of Central Florida Brooklynne Cooper The Ohio State University Logan Cooper Columbus State Community College Skyler Cowgill Wilmington College Tyler Cox Workforce Katie Cunningham Salon Institute Cole Davis Workforce Brycelyn Deickert Wesley Delaney Workforce David Douglas Workforce Andrea Dunfee Minnesota State College Luke Dunn Marion Technical College Desiree England College or Art & Design Jason Fitch Workforce Jacob Florio United States Army Daniel Forsythe Workforce McKynzie Goad Marion Technical College Asaad Gul The Ohio State University Alyssa Guy The University of South Florida Christian Hamby Workforce Julia Hamilton Workforce Jaxson Harrah The Ohio State University Andrew Hart Workforce Abagail Hawkins Marion Technical College Anna Heil Workforce Emma Herriott Marion Technical College Morgan Higgins Marion Technical College

Plans After Graduation

Angelina Hohimer Workforce Mason Holland Bowling Green State University Kaitlynn Howald Bowling Green State University Grason Ingles Caleb Jones Marion Technical College Elizabeth Jones Full Sail University Jacob Kanniard Workforce Sydney Kincaid-Hunt The Ohio State University Bailee Kline Columbus State Community College Joel Krebehenne Workforce Caleb Lash Workforce Michael Mahoney Workforce Kaitlyn Markwell Kori Marvin Marion Technical College Madison McClincy Workforce Aleiah McDonald Tri-Rivers Adult Education Center Jordan Meadows Workforce Star Mentzer Workforce Tristan Meyer Tiffin University Grace Millington Ashland University Emma Mishler Haylee Moccabee Ethan Mouser Workforce Kendra Nicol Hocking College Alec O’Reilly Seth Parish The Ohio State University Sarah Perkins Columbia College Chicago Chloe Price Sinclair Community College Cody Rausch Jordan Sandusky Texas State University Zachary Scarberry Workforce Ronnie Schilling Hocking College Jayden Smith Workforce Samantha Snodgrass University of Northwestern Ohio Mackenzie Soviak Columbus State Community College Halley Spears Marion Technical College Nicholaus Stamper Hocking College Taylor Stidham Marion Technical College Breyanna Stone Connor Terrill Workforce Dominique Terry Workforce Madison Thompson Workforce Devan Vanderpool Workforce

Plans After Graduation

Kristen Veach Columbus State Community College Lucas Vernon Workforce Micah Vogt Workforce Caitelynne Wall First Impressions Dental Assisting Gavin Webb United States Air Force Madison Welch Workforce Dakota Wilson Marion Technical College Jessica Wolfe Ohio University Taylor Woods Hocking College Winstin Yates Workforce Gabrielle Ziegler Avery Zwayer The Ohio State University

Scholarship and Award Recipients

Madison Amstutz Academic Honors Diploma Dan B. Kyle Memorial Scholarship DMG Memorial Scholarship Jeffrey “Griff” Griffith Memorial Scholarship McElheny Award - English University of Northwestern Ohio Athletic Scholarship

Elisabeth Ardrey Academic Honors Diploma Brittany Crabtree Memorial Scholarship Donna Flach Memorial Scholarship Erin Y. James Memorial Scholarship Marion Technical College Foundation Scholarship McElheny Award - Science Rita Rubeck Parker Scholarship Union Rural Electric Scholarship Red Cross Drive to Serve Scholarship

Sydney Bacon Academic Honors Diploma NUHS Senior Sportsmanship Award Warner-Houk Memorial Scholarship

Derek Ballinger Al & Dorothy Bixler/Mt. Carmel Lodge Memorial Scholarship Burnside/Imbody/Fish Scholarship Byhalia-York Alumni/Janet Bliss Markin Memorial Scholarship Dan B. Kyle Memorial Scholarship

Kane Beltz Joshua O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship

Joie Carr Academic Honors Diploma Arts Memorial Scholarship Bowling Green State University Freshman Academic Scholarship Donald & Dorothy Parrott Memorial Scholarship Dr. Craig Cooley Memorial Scholarship The Larry & Jan Dunn Scholarship McElheny Award - Social Studies Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship North Union Education Association Scholarship Richwood-North Union Alumni Scholarship Union County Retired Teachers Association

Scholarship and Award Recipients

Braxton Conol Academic Honors Diploma

Desiree England McElheny Award - Art

Alyssa Guy VFW Post 870 Scholarship

Jaxson Harrah Academic Honors Diploma Spielman/NU Athletic Boosters Scholarship

Abagail Hawkins Rita Rubeck Parker Scholarship

Sydney Kincaid-Hunt Kevin Smith Scholarship NUHS Service Award

Joel Krebehenne NUHS Dependability Award

Kaitlyn Markwell Kent State University Academic Achievement Award

Aleiah McDonald Al & Dorothy Bixler/Mt. Carmel Lodge Memorial Scholarship Daniels Hinckley Impact 60 Community Service Scholarship Rita Rubeck Parker Scholarship

Grace Millington Academic Honors Diploma

Emma Mishler NU Band Boosters Scholarship Wildcat Arts & Music Scholarship

Alec O’Reilly Academic Honors Diploma Bob & Eula Jean Davis Memorial Scholarship Burnside/Imbody/Fish Scholarship Conner Miller Memorial Scholarship Dan B. Kyle Memorial Scholarship DMG Memorial Scholarship Donald & Dorothy Parrott Memorial Scholarship Franklin B. Walter Award Joshua O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship NUHS Senior Sportsmanship Award The Seiter Family Memorial Scholarship William Logan Krebehenne Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship and Award Recipients

Sarah Perkins Academic Honors Diploma Burnside/Imbody/Fish Scholarship Columbia College Chicago Dean’s Scholarship Columbia College Chicago Faculty Recognition Award Columbia College Chicago Scholar Award First Baptist (Richwood) Scholarship McElheny Award - Music Richwood-North Union Alumni Scholarship

Chloe Price North Union/Tri-Rivers Career Center Outstanding Senior Award

Cody Rausch Kevin Smith Scholarship Marietta College Riverside Award Marietta College Grant Richwood Garden Club Scholarship

Halley Spears Academic Honors Diploma

Taylor Stidham NU Band Boosters Scholarship Richwood-North Union Alumni Scholarship

Breyanna Stone Academic Honors Diploma North Union/Tri-Rivers Career Center Outstanding Senior Award Otterbein College Presidential Scholarship

Jessica Wolfe Academic Honors Diploma Bob & Eula Jean Davis Memorial Scholarship Kinney Scholarship Richwood Area Business Association Scholarship

Gabrielle Ziegler McElheny Award - Social Studies

Avery Zwayer Academic Honors Diploma Burnside/Imbody/Fish Scholarship McElheny Award - Math NUHS Senior Leadership Award Richwood Garden Club Scholarship Richwood-North Union Alumni Scholarship Robert Fox Memorial Scholarship The Ohio State University Provost Award Union Rural Electric Scholarship Zonta Outstanding Young Woman Award

Class Officers President: Avery Zwayer Vice President: Elisabeth Ardrey Secretary: Tarryn Brill

Class Representatives Derek Ballinger Joel Krebehenne Alec O’Reilly Skyler Cowgill Sydney Kincaid-Hunt Aleiah McDonald

Senior Class Advisor Mr. Cy Kincaid

Choir Director Mrs. Debbie Kincaid

Band Director Mr. Ivan Leavitt

Special Thanks To: Mrs. Jennifer Willis Mrs. Sharrie Cox Mrs. Kim Chapman Mrs. Candace Hunt

We want to especially thank VFW Post 870 members Gail DeGood-Guy, Senior Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired and Jesse Thomas, Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired for being part of this special occasion by presenting the Presentation of the Colors. The North Union High School Class of 2020

Courtney Nicole Abrams Christian Tyler Hamby Kendra Elaine Nicol ~= Nicholas Taylor Adkins Julia Autumn Hamilton Alec Bayne O'Reilly +*S# Madison Elizabeth Rebecca Lee Hamilton Seth Grant Parish # Amstutz +*V# Jaxson Ray Harrah +# Sarah Jacqueline Shelby Rae Amstutz = Andrew James Hart # Perkins +*V# Elisabeth Irene Ardrey +*V# Abagail Mae Hawkins # Chloe Leigh Price ~= Sydney Danielle Bacon +*# Anna Elizabeth Heil = Caleb Andrew Prouse = Bradley Joseph Bahan Emma Grace Herriott = Cody Aaron Rausch # Derek Michael Ballinger *# Morgan Jean Higgins # Gavin Charles Roberts # Holden Jay Banfield # Angelina Arlene Hohimer = Jordan Grace Sandusky # Kane Alan Beltz # Mason Ray Holland # Selena Marie Sandy = Cole Mason Berridge # Kaitlynn Marie Howald # Zachary Ian Scarberry Coltin Anthony Berry = Hezekiah Brady Hudson # Ronnie Lee Schilling III # Connor John Brandt #= Grason Nicole Ingles # Jayden Carlo Smith = Tarryn Nicholle Brill # Caleb Michael Jones Samantha Kay Joie Suzanne Carr +*S# Elizabeth Nicole Jones Snodgrass ~= Casey Joseph Chiarello # Jacob Tyler Kanniard # Mackenzie Kathryn Gracie Maxine Childers # Sydney Michelle Kincaid- Soviak *# Braxton Lee Julian Conol +*# Hunt *# Halley Ann Spears +~#= Brooklynne Kay Cooper = Bailee Kelli Kline # Nicholaus Anson Stamper = Logan Taylor Cooper = Joel Ryan Krebehenne *# Taylor Lynn Stidham ~#= Skyler Lee Cowgill # Caleb Douglas Lash = Breyanna Lincoln Tyler James Cox # Michael Francis Mahoney Stone +~S#= Katie Nicole Cunningham # Kaitlyn Marie Markwell # Connor Daniel Terrill # Cole Jeremhia Davis Kori Catherine Marvin *# Dominique Michael Terry = Harley Payton Day # Bryan Richard Mays Madison Leora Thompson Brycelyn Noelle Deickert # Madison Desirea Marion Devan Justice Vanderpool # Wesley Michael Delaney McClincy Kristen Olivia Veach # David Michael Douglas, Jr # Aleiah Nicole McDonald # Lucas John Vernon # Andrea Marie Dunfee Jordan Tyler Meadows ~= Micah Elijah Vogt ~= Luke Robert Dunn # Star Lynn Mentzer # Caitelynne Alaine Wall # Desiree Dawn England Tristan Ray Meyer ~= Gavin Allen Lee Webb # Jason Eli Fitch = Grace Sarah Millington +*# Madison Ann Welch = Jacob Thomas Florio # Emma Kaelee Mishler Dakota Jo Wilson # Daniel Jay Forsythe, Jr Haylee Grace Moccabee # Jessica Marie Wolfe +*S# McKynzie Marie Goad # Ethan Reed Mouser # Taylor Renee Woods = Asaad Gul Dominic William Lee Winstin Cole Yates = Alyssa Stacey Guy # Nibert # Gabrielle Renee Ziegler *# Avery Grace Zwayer +*V#

+ Denotes Honors Diploma * Denotes National Honor Society ~ Denotes National Technical Honor Society V Denotes Valedictorian S Denotes Salutatorian # Denotes NUHS Career Pathway Completion = Denotes Tri-Rivers Career Pathway Completion

Graduation Sponsors

A special thank you to the following organizations that helped us celebrate the Class of 2020.

Bullseye Printing Innerphase Video Lancaster, Ohio Queens’ Eats & Treats Richwood Banking Company Richwood Gazette Richwood Marketing - Tai Wills Richwood Police Department Sheila’s Flowers and Gifts The Village of Richwood Tim Berg Memorial Fund Tom Ross Automotive Union County Foundation Union County Health Department Union County Sheriff’s Office WQTT 96.7 FM Marysville, Ohio