Partnership News This Is a Publication of the School Business Advisory Council and the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools

Partnership News This is a publication of the School Business Advisory Council and the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools

Volume 8, 2005-06 SUPER SERVICE TO OUR SCHOOLS By Dale Foor Coordinator, Community Service

he Rotary Club motto hanna-Jefferson Education T"Service Above Self" is Foundation, provided dic- certainly alive and well with tionaries for all 3rd-grade respect to the support provid- students, and made a ed to Gahanna-Jefferson $21,000 donation to the Lit- Schools. eracy Libraries in our ele- Throughout the years, Ro- mentary schools. tary has enhanced our pro- Rotary also is helping nur- grams through funding ture future Rotarians and scholarships, hosting and community leaders by spon- sponsoring in-bound and soring the Lincoln High School out-bound foreign exchange Interact Club. In its first two Past Rotary President Dave Gawel, surrounded by program honorees, was in- students, career education years, the club has been strumental in the creation of the very active and successful high school Rotary In- mentoring, and camp spon- awarded a Governor’s Cita- teract Club. Pictured (L-R) are Katie Bustell (scholarship outbound exchange sorships. tion for Outstanding Service. student to France), Lily Pate (scholarship ’05 club president), Korry Magann (’06 club president), Todd Keenan (club advisor), Elizabeth Morrison (scholarship), Most recently, Rotary has Gahanna Rotarians – your David Koppel (scholarship), Dave Gawel, Brittany Sparks (scholarship), and donated $10,000 to the Ga- support is APPRECIATED! Danielle Marcia (club vice president and scholarship). Please Help…Salute our Veterans

By Dale Foor and hosts an American Legion Coordinator, Community Service oratorical contest. Both the V.F.W. and the American Le- hat do veterans do after gion are involved in funding Wproviding patriotic service materials and providing speak- to their country? Many continue ers for a new Lincoln High to serve by providing support to School class focusing on World the students in their community! War II. Gahanna Schools are most We are deeply saddened at appreciative to the V.F.W. Post the recent death of Larry Lager, 4719, American Legion Unit who was most instrumental in 797, and their Women’s Auxil- the creation of two new local iary Units for the many projects American Legion baseball and programs that have been teams. His passion for the pro- sponsored and supported gram was legendary! throughout the years. Tom Brokaw had it right From flag-raising to assembly when he honored "The Greatest speakers, the impact of our vet- Generation." erans can be seen on a regular Our students and staff are Dave Gleico accepts donations from V.F.W. 4719 Commander Robert Stallings basis. certainly appreciative that many (L) and American Legion 797 Honor Guard Jack Steinhausser (R). Joining in the Gahanna now leads the area members of that generation and presentation in the front row (L-R) are: Joyce Mahr, 4719 Auxiliary; Mary Lager, 797 Auxiliary; and Ray Jarvis, V.F.W. In the back row (L-R) are: Larry Lager, in veteran-sponsored Boys’ State their fellow veterans are such Legion Baseball; Cierra Johnson, Legion Oratorical Award; Korry Magann and and Girls’ State participation great friends to our schools. Jeff Snyder, Boys’ State; and Brittney Tubbs and Tam Hua, Girls’ State. 2 School Business Advisory Council 2005-2006 Foundation Celebration – Sold Out!

By Dale Foor $15,000 in GJEF Educational Coordinator, Community Service Grants awarded in May. A very special "thank you" to he GJEF hosted over 450 corporate sponsors Kroger and Tguests at a sold-out Jefferson M/I Homes for a $5,000 dona- Country Club this past March. tion. Gahanna grad and Included in the evening’s ABC6/FOX28 anchor Yolanda events was the recognition of Harris was emcee for the four outstanding educators by evening of fun and fund raising, the GJEF as Cornerstones. The which included entertainment honorees included Patricia Bjer- and incredible hors d’oeuvres stedt, Sue Buck, Russ Cochrane and desserts donated by Ga- and Maurice Jones. hanna’s finest restaurants. Plans are underway for our Over 300 live and silent 2006 "Celebration of Excel- auction items were sold and, lence" scheduled for March 4, combined with donations, gen- at Jefferson Country Club. erated $62,000 to support For more information, please current and future GJEF proj- call 471-7065 or visit ects and programs including www.gjef.org.

The success of the Celebration of Excellence can be attributed to very generous LHS Hall of Famers local businesses, a legion of volunteers, and countless hours from the LHS DECA class. Senior Lauren Carr (L), pictured with celebrity emcee Yolanda Harris and are Honored! LHS Principal Mark White, coordinated the DECA participation.

By Mary Otting A 1953 graduate of LHS, Communications Specialist Larry Lintner started Dairy Queens of Gahanna, Inc. in ne of the highest honors a 1955. Over his 50-year histo- Ograduate of Lincoln High ry with the company, Lintner School can receive is to be in- has received numerous Dairy ducted into the Alumni Hall of Queen sales achievement Fame. For the third year, a awards, and his store in Ga- distinguished group of indi- hanna is in the top 150 stores viduals were selected to serve out of 5,400 in the U.S. as mentors providing inspira- (gross sales). Lintner’s hu- tion and leadership to future manitarian efforts are well- graduates through their exem- known and include raising plary public achievement. We monies for the new YMCA, are proud to once more honor Children’s Hospital, and an- them with a brief description nual Red Cross blood drives of their success. as well as providing incen- Gary W. James, class of tives for various Gahanna- 1967, founded Dynalab, Inc. Jefferson school activities. just two years after gradua- Our final recipient for the tion from Franklin University. 2005 school year was Dr. The company has two divi- George K. Gamble, a 1975 sions: EMS and Test Systems. graduate. Gamble has accom- The Electronic Manufacturing plished numerous career Proudly holding their Alumni Hall of Fame plaques are third-year recipients Larry Lintner ’53, Dr. George K. Gamble ’75, and Gary W. James ’67. (Photo credit: Services (EMS) was selected achievements. Named "Flori- Creative Image Photography) as a worldwide Top 100 Con- da’s Army Aviator of the tract Manufacturer in 2002 Year" in both ’97 and ’98, he the incorporation of stealth For more information regard- and the Test Systems serves received one of the Army’s technology into rotary wing ing nominations for 2006 Alum- major Fortune 500 compa- highest awards in aviation, the aircraft. Currently CEO of ni Hall of Fame members, please nies. James is actively in- "Order of Saint Michael" Westchase Dental Associates, refer to the Gahanna-Jefferson volved in corporate affiliations medallion. Gamble is consid- Colonel Gamble is also a Education Foundation at as well as volunteering and ered an aviation pioneer with 2001 LHS Athletic Hall of www.gjef.org or call Lincoln community service. one of his contributions being Fame recipient. High School at 478-5500. 2005-2006 Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 3 Awards of Excellence and Achievement!

VALEDICTORIAN - GIRLS borsky, Stephanie Savage, Craig Scanlon, NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Julie Alton, Maryann Augustine, Kelsey Baker, Jeffrey Schaffer, Rachel Schebler, Jessica Zachary Bosma Lindsey Carter, Veronika Chernyavska, Alana Schollenberger, Miranda Schumann, Kather- Dougan, Sarah Foehl, Alicia Huddleston, Jen- ine Scott, Curtis See, Michael Seehafer, NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS nifer Jay, Alyssa Leopold, Meredith Mahilo, Candice Seymour, Sachin Sharma, Keri Steven Gallick, Amy Grover, Robert Hensley, Danielle Marcia, Lindsay Minnema, Elizabeth Shea, Courtney Shearer, Andrew Shepler, Brian Zimmerman Morrison, Katie Reinaker, Kimberly Ringley, Michele Shull, Rachel Smith, Brittany Sparks, Meghan Ruppel, Sara Russell, Kaitlynn Sam- Joshua Spears, Emily Stone, Nathaniel Sub- JOSEPH RHODES MEMORIAL RENAISSANCE borsky, Brittany Sparks, Amanda Trasin, Mon- stanley, Zachary Substanley, Ashley Tackett, SCHOLARSHIPS ica Zitron Amanda Trasin, Cassandra Troyan, Rebekah Laura Crisanti, Adam Selvey, Benjamin Vandop, Carol Veach, Molly Ward, Laura Wickboldt VALEDICTORIAN - BOYS Waters-Brown, Chelsea Watts, Cassie Steven Gallick, Travis Hall, Faraz Kahn, Wetherill, Candace White, Benjamin Wick- NEWARK TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Adam Melaragno, Craig Scanlon, Jeffrey boldt, Marcia Williams, Michael Winters, Jordan Schmitt Schaffer, Joshua Spears, Benjamin Wick- Richard Wood, Kelly Wright, Brian Zimmer- boldt, Brian Zimmerman man, Monica Zitron JASON DEAN MEMORIAL FCCLA U.S. AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS Benjamin Bressler, Nathaniel Hall SCHOLARSHIP Emily Stone Michelle House U.S. ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP GAHANNA-JEFFERSON LOCAL 249 BUS Jess Reed GAHANNA ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS DRIVER SCHOLARSHIP David Koppel, Elizabeth Morrison, Lilianne Michael Fletcher U.S. MARINE DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE Pate, Brittany Sparks AWARD FATHER CASTO MARRAPESE SCHOLARSHIP Elizabeth Morrison GAHANNA AREA FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Adam Melaragno Benjamin Bressler, Taylor Meadows, Nicole U.S. MARINE DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC Smith BUILDERS EXCHANGE & BEST BUY AWARD SCHOLARSHIP Candace White PRESIDENTIAL FREEDOM Michelle House SCHOLARSHIPS/GAHANNA AREA FUND PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL Michelle House, Jessica Schollenberger BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIPS EXCELLENCE Jennifer Burkman, Yossief Haileab Keith Aksel, Amanda Allen, Julie Alton, KIWANIS/GAHANNA FOUNDATION Maryann Augustine, Kelsey Baker, Kaylea SCHOLARSHIPS LINC SCHOLARSHIPS Balzano, Barbara Barash, Allisen Baron, Jennifer Burkman, Jennifer Fox, Heather Giffen Kelsey Baker, Barbara Barash, Veronika Nicholas Bauman, Jason Benedict, Stephen Chernyavska, Laura Crisanti, Alycia Green, Bickel, Holly Biggs, Jenacee Booth, Zachary JESS HOWARD ELECTRIC SCHOLARSHIP Kelsey Kitzmiller, Kelly McKillip, Adam Bosma, Katie Bosworth, Kevin Bowen, Ben- Sydney Lewis Melaragno, Marisa Page, Stefanie Parks, jamin Bressler, Tyler Briggs, Jennifer Burk- Meghan Ruppel, Stephanie Savage, Craig man, Kathryn Bustell, Charles Caputo, DR. CHARLES CONROY SCHOLARSHIP Lauren Carr, Lindsey Carter, Ian Cavener, Rachel Smith Scanlon, Katherine Scott, Cassandra Troyan Veronika Chernyavska, Chad Contreras, Abigail Courlas, Lindsey Cox, Laura Crisan- HIGH POINT PTA SCHOLARSHIP JOHN ALLEN MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL ti, Glenn Davis, Kristina Debord, Nicholas Laura Crisanti LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP Disinger, Alana Dougan, Sarah Dove, Lynd- Meghan Ruppel say Durnell, Kelly Eckart, James Edghill, GOSHEN LANE PTA SCHOLARSHIP Michael Fletcher, Sarah Foehl, Eric Foster, Amanda Clark NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP Steven Gallick, Janessa Gerken, Shayna Kelsey Baker Glenn, Karalyn Gliebe, Amy Grover, JOHN HOWARD PTO SCHOLARSHIP Stephanie Haas, Nathaniel Hall, Travis Hall, Michelle House ELLIS EVANS SCHOLARSHIPS Brittany Hamrick, Robert Hensley, Angeline Elizabeth Morrison, Craig Scanlon Hershey, Michelle House, Mark Howard, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Channing Hubbard, Alicia Huddleston, GOOD CITIZENSHIP MEDAL AGONIS SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Whitney Jashinski, Jennifer Jay, Jeffrey Jilek, Danielle Marcia Elizabeth Morrison Joshua Karn, Mitchell Keidan, Gail Kelley, Faraz Khan, Amanda Kirk, Kelsey Kitzmiller, VIRGINIA SWIFT SCHOLARSHIP COLUMBUS DISPATCH SCHOLAR ATHLETE Josey Kocher, David Koppel, Kristina Lawler, Heather Giffen AWARD Christopher Lehmann, Alyssa Leopold, Jessi- Elizabeth Morrison ca Lepera, Sydney Lewis, Jennifer Lindsey, DR. JOSEPH F. HUTTA MEMORIAL Alison Lisek, Stephanie Lubell, Erica Lynch, SCHOLARSHIP COLUMBUS BOWLING ASSOCIATION Meredith Mahilo, Amanda Majerus, Robert Alyssa Leopold, Amanda Majerus SCHOLARSHIP Mann, Danielle Marcia, Elizabeth Markley, Michelle House Stefan Martin, Brittany Mathews, Katharine GAHANNA-JEFFERSON EDUCATION Matunas, Heather Mauger, Michele McDou- ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP BYRON PRUSHING AWARD gal, Kelly McKillip, Kyna McKinney, Brandy Amanda Majerus, Elizabeth Morrison Meade, Adam Melaragno, Heather Mel- Karly Clay drum, Brent Miller, Monica Miller, Lindsay VOCAL MUSIC BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIPS Minnema, Ashlee Montgomery, Elizabeth Julie Alton, Kelsey Baker, Karalyn Gliebe, THOMAS MOEHRING SCHOLARSHIP Morrison, Brandon Neike, Garrett Nicol, Craig Scanlon Adam Worrall Marisa Page, Stefanie Parks, Shaina Parrish, Lilianne Pate, Jillian Prior, Erin Pydlek, Tazin DON EARL SCHOLARSHIP OHSAA SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARDS Rahman, Jess Reed, Katie Reinaker, Kimber- Craig Scanlon Nathaniel Hall, Rachel Smith ly Ringley, Kristin Rodriguez, Ryan Rosen- berger, Aaryn Rubin, Meghan Ruppel, Sara DAN NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OHSAA ARCHIE GRIFFIN AWARDS Russell, Samiera Saliba, Kaitlynn Sam- Lauren Carr Tyler Briggs, Erin Lines PRESENTING THE 2005 LHS VALEDICTORIANS! 4 School Business Advisory Council 2005-2006 Class of 2005 Scholarships and Grants Delivering Outstanding Academics Keith Aksel Ohio State University, Scarlet & Gray Academic Scholarship; Ohio Choice Mark Howard Ohio Northern University, Scholarship; Ohio Residence Scholar- Grant Meritorious Service Award; ship; Ohio Leadership Scholarship Laura Crisanti High Point Scholarship; LINC Wittenberg University, Alumni Julie Alton University of Miami, Music & Academic Scholarship; DSCC Scholarship Scholar & Lutheran Heritage Awards; Scholarships Kristina DeBord ODV Scholarship Otterbein College, Academic Award; Laura Armbrust Capital University, Rev. Rufus S. Tarrant Nicholas Disinger University of Toledo, UT Pride Capital University, Academic & Grant Scholarship Heritage Awards; Valparaiso Maryann Augustine Ohio State University Scholarship & Maura Doone National Horse Youth Association University, Academic Achievement Morril Prestige Scholarship – Full Scholarship; University of Findlay Award; Eastern Michigan University, Tuition; Miami University Scholarship; Scholarship Academic Award University of Michigan Scholarship; Alana Dougan Capital University Scholarship; Ohio Channing Hubbard Ohio Leadership Award; Ohio University of Dayton Scholarship University Scholarship; Ohio State Residency Award Kelsey Baker Ohio Residence Scholarship; Ohio University Scholarship; Harding Alicia Huddleston Arts Scholar Scholarship Leadership Scholarship; Miami University Scholarship Whitney Jashinski Ohio Dominican University University, Scholars Award Franklin Doughty Columbus State, Athletic Scholarship Scholarship; Bowling Green State Quinton Ball Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Sarah Dove Otterbein College, Presidential, Business University Scholarship; Miami Kaylea Balzano University of Dayton, Presidential & Dept. & Vocal Music Scholarships; University Scholarship Dean of Engineering Scholarships Wittenberg University, Academic Jennifer Jay University of Toledo, UT Pride Barbara Barash LINC Scholarship; Ohio State University Scholarship; Point Park University, Scholarship Scholarship & Academic Scholarship Academic & Community Service Jeffrey Jilek Miami University, Scholars Award; Allisen Baron University of Toledo, UT Pride Scholarships Ohio Leader Scholarship; Ohio Scholarship; Ohio Northern University James Edghill Cincinnatus Scholarship; Columbus Resident Scholarship; Buckeye Scholarship; Ohio Grant Dispatch Scholarship Community Scholarship; Columbus Jason Bartels Gateway Scholarship Aaron Elam Columbus College of Art & Design, Dispatch Scholarship; Ohio State Nicholas Bauman University of Findlay Scholarship; Ohio Dean’s Award University, Trustee’s Scholarship Wesleyan University Scholarship; Sarah Foehl Ohio University Scholarship – Full Christopher Jones Capital University, Lutheran Heritage University of Dayton Scholarship Tuition; Ohio State University Award, Trustee’s & Music Jason Benedict Ohio State University, Trustee’s & Scholarship Scholarships & Music Grant Honors Scholarships; Case Western Eric Foster University of Toledo, Tower Prestige Joshua Karn University of Tampa, Dean’s Reserve University Scholarship Scholarship; Grange Insurance Scholarship; University of Toledo Lindsay Bergman Ohio University, Athletic Scholarship; Scholarship Scholarship & Blue & Gold Monmouth University, Athletic Jennifer Fox University of Findlay, Dean’s Award Scholarship; Jacksonville University Scholarship; Robert Morris University Steven Gallick Ohio State University, National & Scholarship Scholarship Distinguished Merits; Denison Amanda Kirk Ohio State University, Scarlet & Gray Holly Biggs Otterbein College, Presidential Award University, Ohio Choice Grant & Scholarship David Blackford DeVry University, Dean’s Scholarship Trustee’s Scholarship David Koppel Norelius Service Award; Merit Jenacee Booth Weber State University, Academic Heather Giffen Muskingum College, Legacy Scholarship; Presidential Scholarship; Scholarship; Columbus Dispatch Scholarship; Westminster College, College of Wooster, Merit Award Scholarship Legacy Scholarship; UCC Scholarship Christopher Lehmann University of Toledo, Tower Prestige Zachary Bosma University of Florida Scholarship – Full Megan Gillooly Mercy Northeast College Scholarship Scholarship Tuition; Ohio Dominican University Shayna Glenn Kent State University Scholarship Alyssa Leopold Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship Karalyn Gliebe Temple University, Academic Scholarship; Walter & Emma Malone Katie Bosworth Miami University, Scholars Award; Scholarship; Ball State University School Scholarship – Full Tuition; Ohio Leader Scholarship; Ohio Scholarship – Full Tuition Cedarville University Scholarship; Resident Scholarship Janee Gore Bowling Green State University, Indiana Wesleyan University Amy Brand Cedarville College, Leadership Award Underrepresented Minorities Scholarship; Otterbein College Tyler Briggs University of Florida, Excellence in Scholarship; Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Sportsmanship Scholarship; Minority Affairs Jessica LePera Ohio State University, Scarlet & Gray Austin Brown Tech Prep Scholarship Scholarship; Cotalian Star-lite Award Jennifer Burkman University of Toledo, Tower Prestige Scholarship Liza Letellier Ohio State University Grant; Scholarship; Burger King Scholarship; Amy Grover BMI Scholarship; National Merit Federal Pell Grant Eastern Michigan University, Scholarship; Ohio State University, Kevin Lewis University of Toledo, UT Pride Recognition of Excellence Scholarship; Distinguished Scholarship – Full Tuition Scholarship Kiwanis DECA Scholarship Stephanie Haas University of Toledo, UT Pride Sydney Lewis Florida Tech Scholarship; Ohio State Charles Caputo Rochester Institute of Technology Scholarship; Ohio Resident Scholarship; University Scholarship; Rose Hulman Scholarship; Ohio University Ohio Leaders Scholarship; Ball State Scholarship Scholarship University Scholarship Rachel Lind Wittenberg University, Alumni Award; Lindsey Carter Miami University, Ohio Achievement Yossief Haileab Burger King Scholarship Wright State University, Raider Scholarship; Ohio Leader Scholarship; Nathaniel Hall Air Force ROTC Scholarship; Otterbein Scholar; University of Toledo, UT Ohio Resident Scholarship College, Scholar & Computer Science Pride Scholarship; Ohio University Irina Chernyakhovskaya Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship Awards; Ohio Choice Grant Scholarship Veronika Chernyavska LINC Scholarship Travis Hall Bowling Green State University Erin Lines Wheeling Jesuit University, Athletic Amanda Clark University of Akron, Portfolio Scholarship – Full Tuition Scholarship – Full Tuition Scholarship; Royal Manor Elementary Erika Harris Niagara University, Athletic Scholarship Nathaniel Linhart University of Akron, Basketball Scholarship Robert Hensley National Merit Scholarship Scholarship – Full Tuition; Bowling Karly Clay Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Angeline Hershey Bowling Green State University Green State University, Basketball Softball Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship – Full Tuition; Wright Brittany Clinkscale City Year Program Scholarship; Desalyn Hill Ohio Incentive Award; Columbus State University, Basketball Inventor’s Convention Scholarship Dispatch Carrier Award Scholarship – Full Tuition; Butler Christian Cooper Hampton University, Merit Scholarship; Chad Holbein Wittenberg University Scholarship University, Basketball Scholarship – Ohio University, Merit Scholarship; Michelle House Ohio State University, Scarlet & Gray Full Tuition; Kent State University, Black Christian Society Scholarship Award & Alumni Scholars Scholarship; Basketball Scholarship – Full Tuition Abigail Courlas Miami University Scholarship; Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Exhibits & Theresa Lipp Capital University, Trustee’s Cincinnatus Scholarship; Eastern Activities Scholarship; Ashley Brittany Scholarship Michigan University Scholarship; Calhoon 4-H Leadership Scholarship; Alison Lisek Columbus College of Art & Design, Wright State University Scholarship Builders Exchange Scholarship; Best Buy Dean’s Award Colleen Cowgill Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship Community Scholarship; John Howard Stephanie Lubell Northwood University, President’s Lindsey Cox Muskingum College, Academic & Scholarship; Greater Columbus Youth Award; Bowling Green State Alumni Scholarships; Columbus Bowling Scholarship; Kent State University Scholarship Dispatch Scholarship; Ohio Dominican, University, Trustee’s Scholarship Meredith Mahilo Trustee’s Scholarship; 2005-2006 Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 5

Valedictorian Scholarship of Scholarships; Bert Earley Memorial Nicole Smith Columbus College of Art & Design, Excellence; Honors College, Summer Scholarship Dean’s Award; Gahanna Area Fund Scholarship; Marshall University Evan Robinson King Chavez Parks Scholarship; George Scholarship Scholarship – Full Tuition Womack Grant; Shooting Stars Rachel Smith University of Toledo, Tower Prestige & Elizabeth Markley Ohio Resident Scholarship; Ohio Scholarship; Miami University, Diversity Athletic Scholarships Leadership Scholarship; Diverse Scholars Award; Ohio Leader Brittany Sparks Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship; Scholars Award Scholarship; Ohio Resident Scholarship Gahanna Soccer Association Stefan Martin Darwin T. Warner Scholarship Kristin Rodriguez Ohio Residence Scholarship; Oxford Scholarship; Battelle Scholarship; Ohio Casey Martin Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship; Ohio Leadership; Savers Dominican University Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship; JF Pearsons Scholarship; Joshua Spears Miami University, Scholars Award; Ohio Sarah Matthews Ohio University Scholarship Spartan Scholarship; Cincinnatus Leader Scholarship; Ohio Resident Heather Mauger West Virginia Wesleyan College, Century Scholarship; Ohio Achievement Scholarship Academic Scholarship; Mount St. Scholarship Emily Stone Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship; Joseph, Academic Scholarship Marcus Rogan Ohio Dominican University Scholarship Ohio Dominican University Scholarship Megan McKenzie University of Toledo, Blue & Gold & Athletic Scholarship Nathaniel Substanley Ohio State University, Trustee’s & Scholarship; Shawnee State University, Ryan Rosenberger University of Tampa, Presidential Housing Scholarships Freshman Scholarship Scholarship; Elon University, Presidential Richard Svensson DeVry University, Dean’s Scholarship Kelly McKillip University of Rio Grande, Atwood Scholarship; Stetson University, Cassandra Troyan LINC Scholarship Scholarship – Full Tuition Presidential Scholarship; Universities of Stephen Vallera Columbia College, Presidential Kyna McKinney Wittenberg University Scholarship; Florida, Elon, Stetson & Butler, Tuition Scholarship; DECA Scholarship Wilmington University Scholarship; Exchange – Full Tuition Molly Ward Capital University, Trustee’s & Collegiate Bowling Green State University Meghan Ruppel Miami University, Scholars & Alumni Fellowship Scholarships; Achievement Scholarship Awards; Ohio University, Presidential Scholarship; Ohio Dominican University, Brandy Meade Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship; Scholarship – Full Tuition; LINC Academic Scholarship; Bethany College, Wittenberg University, Academic Scholarship; Ohio State University, Academic Scholarship; Ohio Choice Scholarship; Ohio Dominican Honors Award Grant; University of Dayton, Academic University, Academic Scholarship; Stephanie Savage LINC Scholarship; Kent State University, Scholarship Heidelberg University, Academic Trustee’s Scholarship; Book Scholarship; Laura Waters-Brown Capital University, Trustee’s & Volleyball Scholarship Ohio State University, Scarlet & Gray Scholarships; St. Francis University, Adam Melaragno Father Casto Marrapese Scholarship; Award & Trustee’s Scholarship Volleyball Scholarship – Full Tuition; University of Toledo, Tower Prestige Craig Scanlon Xavier University Grant, Presidential South Carolina State University, Scholarship Scholarship & Fr. J Peter Buschmann Volleyball Scholarship – Full Tuition Trek Micacchione Gateway Scholarship; Academic Award; Ohio Student Choice Grant; Chelsea Watts University of Cincinnati, Cincinnatus Scholarship Butler University, Academic Scholarship Scholarship; McMichen Arts & Sciences Emily Miller Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship & Grant; College of the Holy Cross Scholarship; Kroger Union Scholarship Monica Miller Miami University, Merit Scholarship; Scholarship Cassie Wetherill Capital University, Music Scholarship Xavier University, Merit Scholarship; Jeffrey Schaffer Ohio University, Scholars Award – Full Candace White Northern Kentucky University, Achiever’s Case Western Reserve University, Merit Tuition; Bowling Green State University Scholarship; Loyola Merit Scholarship Scholarship – Full Tuition; Michigan & Athletic Scholarships; Walsh University, Lindsay Minnema Ball State University, Presidential State University, Honors Scholarship Athletic Scholarship Scholarship Rachel Schebler Arizona State University, Sun Devil Claire Williams Word of Life Bible Institute Scholarship; Ashlee Montgomery University of Toledo, Tower Scholarship; Otterbein College, Merit Academic Scholarship; Alumni Achievement Scholarship – Full Tuition; Scholarship; Florida Southern College, Scholarship Bowling Green State University, Merit Scholarship; North Carolina State Marcia Williams Frederick Douglass Scholarship; King Minority Scholarship University, Merit Scholarship; University Chavez Parks Scholarship; New York Elizabeth Morrison Ashland University, Athletic & Academic of Arizona, Wildcat Merit Scholarship University Scholarship; Northwestern Scholarships; GJEA Scholarship; Jordan Schmitt Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship Scholarship; Cincinnatus Scholarship; Baldwin Wallace University Scholarship; Jessica Schollenberger Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship; McMicken Scholarship Ohio State University Scholarship Otterbein University, Academic Michael Winters University of California, Los Angeles Brandon Neike Ohio Dominican University Scholarship Scholarship Grant Ryan Nester Tiffin University, Athletic & Academic Miranda Schumann Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship Jamie Wright Godman Award; Ohio Wesleyan Fund; Scholarships & Lutheran Heritage Award; Battelle Ashland University Grant; Kent State Garrett Nicol Ohio State University, Trustee’s Plus Scholarship University Grant Scholarship Katherine Scott Ball State University, Presidential Kelly Wright Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship; Blake Offord Clara Abbott Scholarship Scholarship; Ohio State University, Ohio State University, Trustee’s Benjamin Otte University of Toledo, Blue & Gold Buckeye Community Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Michael Seehafer University of Cincinnati, Cincinnatus Paul Young Wittenberg University, Minority Athlete Marisa Page LINC Scholarship Scholarship Award Shaina Parrish Otterbein College Scholarships; Sachin Sharma Ohio State University, Morril Brian Zimmerman Distinguished Scholarship – Full Tuition; Ohio State University Scholarship Scholarship; Kent State University, National Merit Scholarship; Watson Lilianne Pate University of Toledo, UT Pride Trustee’s Scholarship; University of Scholarship (IBM); Ohio Regents Scholarship; Wittenberg University, Toledo, Tower Prestige Scholarship Scholarship; Boston University Community Service Scholar & Alumni Courtney Shearer Miami University, Varsity Swimming & Scholarship; Vanderbilt University Awards Field of Education Scholarships Scholarship Laurance Perkins Saint Xavier University, Academic Jessica Sheffer Otterbein College Scholarship; Ohio Monica Zitron Ohio State University, Scarlet & Gray & Scholarship Residence Scholarship Honors Awards; Otterbein College, Alicia Pittro Capital University, Trustee’s Scholarship; Andrew Shepler Mark Twain Non-Resident Scholarship President Scholar, Battelle Scholar, Otterbein College & Legacy Michele Shull Otterbein College Scholarships Dean’s Award, Premier Dept. Scholar Scholarships Erin Smith Pratt Institute Scholarship Award & Ohio Choice Grant Jessica Potts Ohio University, Herb Queen Scholarship Melanie Poupart Ohio State University Grant; Federal Pell Grant GRAND TOTAL OFFERED $8,600,000+ Tazin Rahman University of Toledo, Tower Prestige Scholarship The selection of Elizabeth Mor- Jess Reed Army ROTC Scholarship – Full Tuition; University of Toledo, Blue & Gold rison and Craig Scanlon as the Scholarship Kimberly Ringley Capital University, Music Scholarship & LHS Senior Hall of Fame repre- Grant; University of Akron, Presidential sentatives for the outstanding & Music Scholarships; Depauw University Scholarship; Baldwin-Wallace 2005 class is a testimonial to College, Presidential Scholarship; AEP academic and leadership excel- Scholarship; Eastern Michigan University Scholarship lence. Congratulations! Benjamin Robertson Cornerstone University, Dean’s & Math 6 School Business Advisory Council 2005-2006 Celebrate Excellence in the District!

• The Lincoln High School keting group has been named $18,000 for the creation of the casting, banking, retail, restau- Theatre Department traveled one of the top 10 chapters in the Literacy Library and to supple- rant and health trades. with eighteen students, two crew nation and the second year as ment books in the current library, • Middle School East 7th- members, and director/teacher No. 1! Royal Manor students will have grader Katarina Schmidt re- Cindi Macioce to the largest, • Kudos to Lincoln High the benefit of various-leveled ceived second place in the most prestigious arts festival in School instrumental and choir reading and genre. prestigious XI Milosz Magin In- the world, the American High students! For the 7th consecutive • Twenty-one Chapelfield Ele- ternational Piano Competition in School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) year, all three bands, Freshmen, mentary 4th- and 5th-graders Paris, France. Katarina was program in Edinburgh, Scotland. Blue and Gold, earned top rat- traveled to Indianapolis to par- awarded a scholarship to study They were selected to represent ings at State level competition. ticipate in the National Math piano this summer 2005 in War- the United States and performed For the first time in the history of Pentathlon Level III Tournament. saw, Poland. from August 1-15, "with their the school, all four choirs, Fresh- Nine individual medals were • Lincoln Elementary students eyes; September 11th the view men Girls, Freshmen Guys, Girls achieved in this program of in- presented data folders to ap- from a high school at ground Glee and A ’cappella, were teractive problem solving de- proximately 56 teachers from 11 zero." rated Superior at State. signed to develop and practice districts as part of a Central • Once again, the Lincoln • Royal Manor Elementary mathematical concepts and Ohio School Improvement Team High School DECA Chapter at- Principal Rick Oxley welcomed skills. (COSIT) Quality Tools in Action tained No. 1 in the nation! With teachers, PTA members, the Ga- • Holiday cheer and lessons in demonstration. The students and over 12,000 students competing hanna Chamber and Rotarian letter writing came together when data folders showed the value of from the United States and Vic Wolfe at their Literary Library every language arts class at Mid- using quality tools for communi- Canada, this is the 5th straight ribbon-cutting ceremony in May. dle School West wrote messages cation and achievement. year in a row that the LHS mar- Through combined funds of to soldiers serving in Iraq. The • Teachers from Middle teachers made it a day-long School South communicated the event, providing experiences for mathematical vision of the dis- writing skills, citizenship and trict to MSS families at "Family compassion. Letters were distrib- Math Night." Over 160 parents uted to various military units dur- and students experienced activi- ing the holiday season. ties in standards-based mathe- • Goshen Lane Elementary matics. had a unique Veterans’ Day cer- • Blacklick Elementary stu- emony with one of Gahanna’s dents participated in the COSI alumnus and son of 5th-grade on Wheels Launch into Space teacher Judy Rehl presenting to program. Students rotated an all-school assembly. Major through mock astronaut activities Brad Harroff discussed his stu- including crystal growth in dent history in the G-J Schools space, the use of "space gloves," and service as a soldier in the and exploring gravity using oil Colombian jungle and and water. Afghanistan. • Students from Jefferson Ele- • Fifth-graders at High Point mentary were moved to help Elementary participated in Ex- survivors of the tsunami in Cen- change City, a 10,500 square tral Asia. During current events, foot hands-on learning lab. This fifth-graders brainstormed ways The Lincoln High School Theatre Department was selected to represent the U.S. replica of a real city had stu- to assist and created "Kids Care" by performing at the esteemed, American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) program in Edinburgh, Scotland this summer 2005. The students presented dents employed in a mock busi- green and white wristbands with "with their eyes; September 11th the view from a high school at ground zero" ness world with jobs in sales totaling to $1,641.07. The at least 15 times throughout the festival. government, newspaper, broad- donation was sent to UNICEF. Title Town

By Justin Sanford ketball, boys’ track and field, two consecutive OCC’s, the league championships. To Lincoln High School Athletic Director baseball and softball – won other six ended droughts over complement the seven titles this Ohio Capital Conference the past school years. year, sixteen Gahanna Lincoln he 2004-05 Lions’ athletic Championships during the It had been seven years for seniors have signed national Tteams had one of the finest year, the second-most in the boys’ soccer, eight for girls’ letters of intent to continue their years in the history of the 35-year history of the league. basketball, 10 for both base- athletic careers at the collegiate school. Especially with respect In ’77-’78 the school captured ball and boys’ track, and 11 level. to league championships, Ga- eight OCC titles. for boys’ basketball. The soft- For information regarding up- hanna’s athletes were some of Although an impressive feat, ball team, though it was state coming athletic events, reserved the most dominant in Central almost all of the school’s cham- runner-up in 2003, had not seating or sport schedules, Ohio. pionships this year become won its league since 1982. please refer to the Gahanna Lin- Seven Gahanna teams – more impressive with historical Since 1994, Gahanna has coln Athletic Department at boys’ soccer, boys’ cross perspective. Other than boys’ won only eight conference titles www.gahannaschools.org or country, boys’ and girls’ bas- cross country, which has won and in the last two years – nine call 614-478-5518. 2005-2006 Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 7 The Power of Partnerships (Did You Know…)

❖ City Barbecue has be- abetes, tsunami relief, and come an active partner with supporting the Kiwanis Meals- "I was honored to be part of Middle School South’s our district supporting the on-Wheels program. Arbor Day Tree Planting. The planting of 27 trees are Gahanna-Jefferson Educa- ❖ A special "thanks" to Al- a lasting tribute to the amazing efforts of Gahanna stu- tion Foundation and staff de- liance Data partners for pro- dents, teachers, administrators, park employees and velopment projects. viding reading tutors and ❖ Tim Horton’s sponsored math enrichment support to many others. These beautiful trees will help balance two Goshen Lane students to Chapelfield students. our ecosystem, remove air pollution from our commu- an incredible summer camp ❖ High Point students part- nity and provide years of shade and beauty for future experience in Alberta, Cana- nered with GRIN’s (Gahanna generations. It was inspiring to see Gahanna students da through the Tim Horton Residents in Need) Adopt-a- come together in the stewardship of our environment; Children’s Foundation. Family Program and expand- I’m very proud of their accomplishments." ❖ Fifth-grade students from ed a chocolate candy-gram Goshen Lane, Royal Manor, economics project into a – Becky Stinchcomb Lincoln, Chapelfield and Jef- fund-raiser for UNICEF to Mayor of the ferson enjoyed a hands-on help tsunami survivors. City of Gahanna experience in business and ❖ Lincoln Elementary thanks politics thanks to NetJets. McGraw Hill for providing in- The students attended the structors for the 4th-grade Ju- "Wilds" for a two-day science grants with a special emphasis one-day Junior Achievement nior Achievement Economics environmental camp. on at-risk intervention and ❖ Exchange City project. program. Lincoln High School has health and wellness proposals. ❖ Middle School West stu- ❖ The Ohio Dominican Base- been selected to receive two dents participated in the ball Team volunteered as Ohio $5,000, two-year scholar- The “Excellence” and ground-breaking for the new Reads tutors at Royal Manor ships for the 2005-06 school “Did You Know” neighborhood Heartland Bank. Elementary. year from the Easton Commu- bulleted points are just a ❖ Gahanna Sertoma donat- ❖ World Book Inc. partnered nity Foundation. small sampling of the ❖ ed $800 to support the G-J with Middle School South last The Gahanna Area Fund remarkable activities Summer Journey to Learning fall for the Reading Olympics supported the district commit- happening in the district. Speech Program. program. ting over $11,000 to fund 36 ❖ Lincoln High School Key ❖ Honda Corporation part- Club members were involved nered with Middle School in civic projects including a East to send over 100 sev- holiday party for kids with di- enth-grade students to the

The City of Gahanna joined a partnership this year to help with efforts in begin- ning the P.A.W.S. (Preservation and Wildlife Site) project at MSS. They provided tools and labor, help with research and design, and the education of students in an effort to create a tree canopy of 27 London Plane trees located on the walk- Blacklick Principal Robin Schmidt joins widow of Carlise Perry Jr., Linda Perry, for- way behind the school. With the continued support of the city, the P.A.W.S. proj- mer P.T.A. President Shaun Chokreff, and Community Service Director Dale Foor, ect will become reality. Mayor Stinchcomb and "Johnny Appleseed" joined in at the dedication of a memorial tree and seating area in honor of Carlise Perry. the dedication ceremony, which also included Gahanna being recognized as a Mr. Perry was a very generous contributor to Blacklick Elementary and was active "Tree City USA" community. In the above photo, MSS students assist Parks and on the Lincoln High School Architectural Advisory Committee. Both the academic Recreation staff member Drew Hedden in the planting project. program and the playground were enhanced through Mr. Perry’s support. 8 School Business Advisory Council 2005-2006 Experience the Arts

By Sharon Iseringhausen shows, held at the Gahanna Art Teacher, Lincoln Elementary Branch of the Columbus Metro- politan Library, featured more he students that have been en- than 80 young artists from the Ttrusted to us are rich with a elementary schools and the high wealth of artistic talent. What school. Each session had an they can accomplish in their artists’ reception attended by a artistic lives should be celebrated total of more than 300 people. not only in the schools, but Student, parent and commu- throughout the community. nity responses were overwhelm- In the fall of 2004, the ingly positive. Last year the Gahanna-Jefferson Education shows highlighted visual arts, Foundation enthusiastically fund- but this year’s shows will also in- Elementary students were brimming with excitement at displaying their artwork ed a project entitled Experience clude creative writing and music to the community at the first-ever Experience the Arts hosted by the Gahanna the Arts. These community art performance. Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. 70’s Project – To Thanks Newsletter Patrons The printing and distribution of this HER Real Living, Jim Boyd newsletter was made possible by the fol- HER Real Living, Theo & Jim Bradshaw, Complete Memory Lane lowing sponsors: Spouses Selling Houses HER Real Living, Cindy Mackin Able Roofing HER Real Living, Rob Matney By Dale Foor dents have utilized senior year- City of Gahanna Development Department Kroger’s Gahanna Area Fund Coordinator, Community Service book photos to create class Max & Erma’s Restaurants Gahanna Area Realty Association Michelle & Alicia Mackin portraits. At this time, the ’71, Gahanna DECA M/I Homes hen Memory Lane was ’73, ’75, ’78, ’79 and ’80 pic- Gahanna Kiwanis Shepherd Church of the Nazarene Westablished two years tures are finished with others Gahanna Sertoma Club Signature Control ago displaying class portraits scheduled for completion this of LHS graduates throughout fall. the years, there was a major By the end of the year, infor- The School Business Adviso- ior achievement projects, and a ry Council’s purpose is to seek vast range of learning incen- void. Class composite pictures mation will be available input, advice, technical assis- tives provide a wonderful re- from 1970 through 1981 did through the Gahanna-Jefferson tance and cooperation be- source for teachers and a not exist. Thanks to student vol- Education Foundation on how tween businesses and schools practical experience for stu- unteers in Mary Anne Donato’s to purchase a class portrait. that will directly benefit the ed- dents that cannot be duplicated photography classes, the col- Many thanks to Mrs. Donato ucational opportunities of stu- in the classroom. For more in- lection will be complete! and the 15 student volunteers dents. The benefits of business formation about the School Using technology and who are making the 70’s Pro- partners participating in career Business Advisory Council, spending countless hours, stu- ject a great success! fairs, mock interviews, job please contact Dale Foor, Coor- shadowing, mentorships, read- dinator, Community Services, ing intervention programs, jun- at 471-7065.

School Business Advisory Members Marty Ackermann, Re/Max Jim Bradshaw, HER Real Living Dan Carter, Able Roofing Karen Dearbaugh, Eastland-Fairfield Marlene Eader, G-J School Board Member Maria Ellis, The Kroger Company Eddie Estep, Gahanna Ministerial Association Tom Ewing, Central Beverage Group Mike Fritz, Deloitte-Touche This is a publication of Tom Hof, Ohio State University The School Business Jon Howard, Jess Howard Electric Gary James, Dynalab Advisory Council and the Robert Johnson, Ohio Board of Regents Gahanna-Jefferson Bob Keidan, Financial Planning – Chairman Kim Kessler, American Red Cross Public Schools Kelly Law, BISYS 160 South Hamilton Road Rob Matney, HER Real Living Gahanna, Ohio 43230-2919 Scott McComb, Heartland Bank 614/471-7065 Former LHS grads join photography students at a reception honoring volunteers Beverly Metcalf, Metcalf Design & Printing for the 70’s Project. Included in the photo standing (L-R) are: Chris Lehmann, Reggie Moore, Ram & Associates Mary Anne Donato, Lisa Grooms ’79, Abby Courlas, Nancy Ballinger ’73, Keith Dennis Murphy, Gahanna Police Department Visit Us On The Web! Parrill ’73, Susan O’Donnell ’80, and Steve Jashinski ’80; kneeling (L-R) are: Jeff Reeves, Consultant www.gahannaschools.org Shannon Barnette, Dayna Brownfield, Aimee Dandrea, and Kenney Parrill ’76. David Whitaker, Columbus Airport Authority