Spotlight on Teachers Congratulations to Teachers, Beth Bates, Misty Fick and Cathy Blitz on Their Accomplishments

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HE Tmanemane eventevent Summer 2015 Every Child, Every Minute, Every Day volume 3 • issue 3

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Beth Bates Cathy Blitz Misty Fick SeniorSenior Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Rookie of the Year Spotlight on Teachers Congratulations to teachers, Beth Bates, Misty Fick and Cathy Blitz on their accomplishments. EditionEdition The Golden Apple Award is presented to a current MLEA member showing excellence in teaching. Class of 2015! Nominations are taken from colleagues, students, parents and community members. The winner is chosen by a committee composed of two MLEA members from each school building. The 2015 Golden Apple Award went to Beth Bates who is a kindergarten teacher at Minerva Elementary School. She has 26 years of experience with all of those years being at Minerva and teaching kindergarten. She is an OSU graduate and dedicated alumni. She is married to Larry and has three daughters; Amber, Alexa, and Alivia. She also is a proud grandma to Callie. Continued on page 3

Michelle Nervo Congratulations to Michelle Nervo as she retires after 35 years in education.

Michelle taught second grade for 10 years in Osnaburg Local (East Canton Elementary). She then spent 18 years at the Stark County ESC – with the last two of those years as the Curriculum Director for Minerva Local Schools. She then became Principal of M.I. Day Elementary in 2007, Pages 6-7 Co-Principal at the new Minerva Elementary School in 2008, and now finishes her career as Principal at Minerva Elementary for the past seven years.

The Minerva Local School District staff along with her family honored her in a special dinner reception at Edgewater Golf Course in May. Minerva Local School District would like to thank Michelle for her endless hours of dedication to our students and schools.

“Our staff is committed to student success with a missionary spirit. We understand that the effectiveness of our work with students has huge implications. All of our students hope to live happy, productive and meaningful lives. Our labor is to help Minerva’s students create a dream for their lives, believe that dream is possible and then prepare them for that dream. The Minerva Local School District staff is unswerving in their commitment to this ideal and I think our students know we are their advocates in this cause.” — Principal Mike Riley

For the most up-to-date Minerva Local Schools information, visit our website at http://mlsd.sparcc.org District News Stay Connected OhioMeansJobs.com Board of Education OhioMeansJobs is the premier résumé and job bank website in Ohio developed Robert Foltz ...... President through a joint partnership between the Ohio Department of Education and the Stanley Pennock ...... Vice President Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. It is a FREE and easy to use on- line career development system for middle and high school students and their Susan Crawford ...... Member teachers. The purpose of OhioMeansJobs Jeff Evans ...... Member Rob Yeagley ...... Member K-12 is to help students identify career interests using assessments, research (Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the those career options and evaluate education and training programs for their third Monday of each month.) chosen career. It is the replacement for the Ohio Career Information System (OCIS). Minerva Administration 406 East Street OhioMeansJobs K-12 supports districts in meeting new legislative requirements for developing and Minerva, Ohio 44657 implementing a career advising policy, career-related curricula and career planning for students at-risk 330-868-4332 of dropping out of school. It also supports transition planning for students with disabilities. Fax: 330-868-4731 For more information visit OhioMeansJobs.com. www.mlsd.sparcc.org Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mr. Gary Chaddock...... Superintendent Mrs. Teri Hollar...... Secretary to Farmers’ Market Superintendent The Minerva Farmers’ Market will again take place this summer and Mr. Aaron Hawk...... Maintenance Supervisor will be held on Thursdays from 4 – 7 P.M. June 18th – October 8, 2015. It is going to be at the corner parking lot on Short and Line Treasurers Office Street off of N. Market St. downtown Minerva. (Behind the Mexican 330-868-4942 Restaurant.) Fax: 330-868-6122 The vendors are local and their fruit and vegetables are grown locally. Mr. Larry Pottorf...... Treasurer Last season we had a wonderful selection of fruits and vegetables, baked goods and much more, this Mrs. Robin Fry...... Accounts Payable/Receivable/ season should be even better. Budgetary Secretary Mrs. Jodi Locke...... Payroll S.N.A.P. (ebt) and WIC are accepted methods of payment. Pupil Services/Curriculum/EMIS Please stop by and check out the market. 330-868-5855 Fax: 330-868-4731 Mrs. Gretchen Wearstler...... Gifted Coordinator Mrs. Becky Miller...... Curriculum Director Mr. Mark Scott...... Special Education Director Mrs. Lisa Ayers...... EMIS/Certification/ Special Services Food Service 330-868-6293 Fax: 330-868-6815 Mrs. Stacey Bettis...... Food Service Director Bus Garage 330-868-4222 Fax: 330-868-6815 Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Teri Hollar...... Transportation Coordinator Mr. Stanley Gassman...... Mechanic Mr. David Henning...... Mechanic The Mane Event is a publication of Minerva Local Schools, a nonprofit organization. The Federal Race to the Top Grant funds this newsletter. News releases, story ideas, comments and suggestions should be addressed to The Mane Event, Minerva Local Schools, 406 East St., Minerva, OH 44657. Circulation is currently 5,500.

2 MANE EVENT Summer 2015 District News

Opportunity for Employment Busses Pass Inspection Become a The Minerva Local School District’s Transportation Department passed the annual Bus Inspection by the State Highway Patrol with flying colors! Each of our districts 23 buses went through a very Minerva Bus Driver thorough inspection by our two bus mechanics, David Henning and Stanley Gassman; two of our bus The Minerva Local School District has an immediate need drivers, Ron Smith and Joe Mardis and the team of one State Trooper and two inspectors. for substitute bus drivers. Substitute Drivers earn $45.00 per Our buses travel approximately 265,000 miles per year, covering 81 square miles, and transport a total day and work as needed, approximately 4.5 hours per day. of 1,500 students. We have two great mechanics who work very hard on our bus fleet to keep them in Candidates should have a current class ‘B’ or class ‘A’ CDL excellent condition so they are safe for our students. with both a ‘P’ (Passenger) and’S’ (School Bus) endorsement. Candidates who are current with their ODE certification will be given first consideration. Candidates must also be fingerprinted and pass an FBI/BCI background check, Lynn Thoman Retires physical, drug test, and complete OBI training at the Minerva Congratulations to Lynn Thoman as she retires Local School District Transportation Department. Those from Minerva Local School District. She has wishing to obtain a CDL for school bus must also attend a worked at the district for 39 years driving bus, five day certification class. If you are interested in becoming with her last assignment being the transportation a driver, please apply at the Minerva Administrative Office at of special needs children to other local districts. 406 East Street, Minerva, OH 44657. In celebration the transportation department and her family honored her with a surprise breakfast Questions can be directed to Teri Hollar at 330-868-4332, reception on her last day. Minerva Local School ext. 3709. District would like to thank Lynn for her hard work with students and dedication to the district.

Spotlight on Teachers Continued from page 1 Cathy Blitz, Minerva’s Teacher of the Year, Minerva Strategic Planning Team. She and her teaches math, language arts, and social studies husband, Marc, have two children--Chelsea and in the fourth grade and is part of a team for a Evan. multi-age classroom of students that loop and spend two years with her. She has been with Misty Fick is Minerva’s 2015 Rookie of the the district 28 years. She is an Elementary Year. Misty graduated from Minerva in 2007 Math Coach, Elementary Math Lead Teacher, and continued her education at The University of Everyday Math Professional Development Mount Union. She taught fourth grade this year Trainer, Camp Invention Instructor, and Summer and she is the assistant volleyball and JV softball School Coordinator. Cathy serves on the coach. Misty is married to Josh and they are Program Management Team for the Stark County expecting their first child at the end of October. Elementary Math Lead Teacher Program, Stark jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/seeker.aspx County Math District Initiative Planning Team, the Ohio Improvement Process Committee, and http://mlsd.sparcc.org 3 MANE EVENT Athletics In The Spotlight Dalton Hartshorn were named 1st team NBC. Dalton was also named 1st team All Stark County. Fall Sports Two wrestlers, Ben Zabasnick and Dalton Hartshorn, made it to the State Championship in The fall sports season started off strong as we had two teams win their first-ever NBC Columbus. Dalton finished 4th place for the 1601b class at State. He also finished his career Title! They were also our first school titles in two years. The Boys Soccer Team, coached 156-34 and scored 823 points, which is the most for both in school history. He was a 4-time All by Dave Gotschall, finished their season 14-3-1 overall (Best in school history), and 6-1 NBC Stark County, 3-time All NBC and 3-time State Qualifier. (Champions). Tyler Stewart was NBC Player of the Year, East District Player of the Year, and 1st Team All-Ohio. His 134 career goals place him 9th all-time in Ohio. Coach Gotschall was The Girls Basketball Team finished 12-12 overall and 7-7 in the NBC, which was good enough also named NBC and Eastern District Coach of the Year. for 4th place. Coach Heather Frigyes has a good nucleus coming back, as this year’s squad was led by junior Josie Chaddock. Josie was named 1st Team NBC, District 5, and All Stark The Girls Golf Team, coached by Jeanette Leyda, finished the season 12-3 overall and 9-1 in County. She also received 2nd Team East District and Honorable Mention All-Ohio. The team the NBC. They also won the very first NBC Championship in school history. They finished 4th will have all five of its starters returning next season, so next year should be a very competitive in Sectionals and 3rd at Districts, which qualified them to go to the State Golf Championship in year for the Lady Lions. Columbus. This was only the 2nd time in school history; the first time was in 2009. The golfers were led by Ellie Chaddock and Logan Pottorf. Both girls were named to 1st Team NBC and The Boys Basketball Team welcomed a brand new head coach in Shawn Green. Coach Green All Stark County Team. Coach Leyda was also named NBC Coach of the Year. inherited four returning letterman. However, he also lost 1 ,000-point scorer Jantsen Locke from the year before. The season had many ups and downs, but the team finished 5-18 overall, 2-12 The Girls Soccer Team finished their season 12-7-1 overall and 4-3 in NBC. Coach Nicole in the NBC. The highlight of the year, though, was when the team upset Marlington at home on Chaddock’s squad made it to the District Finals once again, but they unfortunately lost to John January 30th. Marlington had defeated us 83-49 earlier in the season, but that night everything Glenn. Josie Chaddock had a huge year as she was named 1st team NBC, Stark County Player went our way as the boys beat the Dukes 81-64. Senior Kristian Knight was named 2nd team of the Year, and 2nd Team All-Ohio. All NBC. The Volleyball Team, under the direction of Tiffany Oaks, lost a few key players from the previous year. However, under the leadership of senior Jordan Diels, they were 9-16 overall Spring Sports and 3-11 NBC. Jordan was named 1st Team NBC and 1st Team Distrcit IV. Spring Sports welcomed three new head coaches this year. Rocky Bourquin became the new Head Baseball Coach, replacing long-time head coach, Carl Michael. Meghan (Simons) The Boys Golf Team, coached by The Dean of NBC Golf, Bruce Wright, finished 7-9 overall and Kishman took over the softball program, replacing Katie Hannen. Olivia Scott became the Co- 7-7 in NBC. That record was good enough to earn them a 4th place finish. The team only had two Head Coach, joining coach John Williams, and replacing Alex Albert. seniors, so the future looks bright for the Boys Golf Team. The Boys Track Team had a rough year in duels, finishing 0-7. There were, however, many The Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams had many new faces that made an impact on the teams. bright spots as several young athletes set personal records throughout the year. The 4x800 Relay Freshman Mackenzie Scott earned 1st Team NBC and All Stark County. Mack also qualified Team consisting of Duncan Freeland, Shem Haas, CJ Lee, and Alec Mueller broke a 27-year for the State Championship at National Trail Raceway. The boys team was led by Duncan old school record. They finished second at the regional meet, by running a 8:07.70, which broke Freeland, who was named 1st Team All Stark County and 2nd Team NBC. the previous record of 8:15.0 set in 1987. Shem Haas also tied a school record in the 1600 meter The Varsity Football Team finished 4-6 on the season. Three of those losses came by a touchdown run at 4:31.18. or less. Mike Hall completed his 2nd season as the Head Coach, just missing the 8th and final The Girls Track Team had a fantastic year. They finished their duels 6-1, which was good enough playoff spot by one win. The team was led by the 4-year letter winner, Dalton Hartshorn. He for 2nd place. The duel record is huge compared to the previous year’s season, in which they was named 1st team All Ohio, 1st team Eastern District, All Stark County, and Player of the finished 0-7. For that improvement, the Co-Head Coaches, John Williams and Olivia Scott, Year in NBC. His career rushing yards of 3,622 was 2nd only to Leon Powell. His 49-career were named NBC Coaches of the Year. Katelynn Christiansen and Emmalee Markins both touchdown and single game rushing of 337 yards became best in school history. Wylie Brown earned 1st team NBC. Both of them also set new school records in the hurdles and 200-meter was named 1st team NBC, Eastern District, and All Stark County. Billy Eyer was 1st team NBC dash respectively. and Stark County, while Lucas Van Meter was named 1st team Eastern District. The Baseball Team had a very competitive season as they finished 13-14 overall and 7-7 in Winter Sports the NBC. The season brought many exciting wins during the year, as the boys knocked off Louisville for the first time in sevem years. The other memorable win was the victory over The winter sports season started which seemed like the day after fall sports were completed. Marlington on Senior Day. Senior Mitch Croston was named 1st team NBC and 1st Team The Bowling Teams once again were very strong. The girls team, under the direction of Dana Eastern District, along with freshman Connor Wright. Mitch was also selected to play in the Keister, won their 13th consecutive Stark County America Division League title. They were East District Baseball All-Star Game, held at Carl Michael Field. also Sectional Champions, District Runners Up, and qualified for the State Championships in Columbus. This year’s team finished in 10th place, and was led by some outstanding senior The Softball Team finished the season 13-8 overall and 9-5 in the NBC. Our league record was bowlers, who lettered all four years. Seniors Cierra Campbell, Haley Embrogno and Marisa good enough for third place. Senior Rachel Eberling ended a great career as the former NBC Miller, along with sophomore Sydni Hertel were named 1st Team All League. Haley was named Player of the Year was named 1st team NBC and East District. Senior Emily Hume was named Player of the Year for the 2nd consecutive season. She was also a 4-time 1st Team member. 2nd team NBC and 1st team Eastern District.

The Boys Bowlers, led by coach Bill Richeson, finished 8-2 in the league, which was good The 2014-2015 Athletic Season brought more upgrades to the sports facilities due to the enough for 2nd place. They also finished Sectional Runner Up, but more impressive, was they generosity of our community members and local companies. New scoreboards were placed in won their 1st ever District Championship. That victory also qualified them for the State Bowling the main gymnasium at the high school. They replaced scoreboards that were nearly 25 years Championship in Columbus, which they finished in 10th place.Ryan Bowman and Lane Elton old. The baseball and softball fields both had new scoreboards put in place for their seasons. were both named 1st team All League. Lane had an outstanding state tournament showing, They are 8 feet high and 20 feet long, which replaced our 15-year-old 4x4 foot boards. These where he finished 3rd team individually, which was just two pins shy of the eventual champion. new boards made a big difference in our facilities, but the major upgrade was the installation Lane was named 1st team All-Ohio. of a turf surface to the baseball infield. Minerva is very lucky to have a dedicated high school baseball field that has turf on the infield. That is something that is very rare, and people are The Cheerleaders continued their dominance of the NBC this season. The Competition Squad, starting to take notice of the new and improved facilities. This past year we hosted another coached by Ashley Lutz, won their 16th League title over the 18 years of NBC competitions. OHSAA football playoff game. We became the OHSAA Sectional Softball host this spring, and They continued to win numerous competitions throughout the year. This past season, the school the Eastern District Baseball Coaches selected Minerva to be the host for their Senior All-Star hosted the OHSAA Regionals, where over 30 schools competed. Their quest for a 7th straight Game. State title fell a little short. At the OHSAA Division II State Championship, the girls lost by just two points. However, State Runner Up is very impressive. The Minerva Local School District is truly blessed to have such a supportive community, which has allowed our kids to participate on some of the finest facilities in Ohio. We look forward to The Wrestling Team, coached by Chad Hilliard, finished 3-4 in the NBC. Luke Walter and making our community proud during the 2015-16 school year.

4 MANE EVENT Summer 2015 Minerva High School 47th Annual High School Honors Night

The 47th Annual High School Honors Night was held May 11, 2015, in the Minerva High School Minerva High School Teens of the Year ($150): Mackenzie Clark, Austin Catlett Auditeria. The evening was sponsored by the National Honor Society to honor the members Thomas W. Gallagher Scholarship ($925): Elisabeth Mobberley and parents of the National Honor Society. Members of the faculty and representatives from the community will present scholarships to graduating seniors. PAWS 4 Others Scholarships ($250): Logan Coe Mr. Michael Riley, Principal, was the Master of Ceremonies and special guests were introduced by Minerva Elementary School P.T.O. Scholarship ($1,000): Celeste Kohl, Logan Coe Superintendent Mr. Gary Chaddock, and Board Members Mrs. Susan Crawford, Mr. Jeff Evans, Mr. Gregg Palmer Memorial $300 Scholarship: Mackenzie Clark Robert Foltz, Mr. Stanley Pennock, Mr. Robert Yeagley. Annual Lee Jackson Memorial $500 Scholarship given in cooperation with the M.L.E.A. in memory of Lee Jackson: Lauren Rhome Scholarships and Awards Elizabeth J. Polen Scholarship ($500): Isaac Michel Geraldine Kopp Scholarship ($250): Emily Hume, Kristen Clark Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Weir Nursing Scholarship ($1000): Emily Hume, Kristen Clark John Kopp Scholarship ($250): Celeste Kohl, Breana Tompulis Journalism Award: Sponsored by The News Leader ($50): Mackenzie Clark Courtesy Award ($200): (Created by the Class of 1937 and funded by Minerva Area Federal Credit Math Department Scholarship ($100) (Awarded to a Mathematics student pursuing a career in Union): Wylie Brown, Josh Kerr mathematics): Lauren Rhome Ohio High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Awards: (Award Sponsored by State Farm Science Department Scholarship ($100) (Awarded to a Science student pursuing a career in Insurance): Ellie Chaddock, Tyler Stewart mathematics): Destiny Schneider Ohio High School Athletic Association Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards: Madi Hying, Wylie Minerva Lions Community Civic Club Outstanding Social Studies American History Student Brown ($500): Wylie Brown Ohio High School Athletic Association Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and John F. Kennedy Memorial Award given in honor of Marie Wolf by Mr. Rolland Wolf to an Integrity: Rachel Eberling, Kristian Knight outstanding government student ($50): Austin Catlett Ohio High School Athletic Association State Award for Exemplary Contribution and Service: Social Studies Department $100 Award: Mackenzie Clark Catlett Quality Plumbing & Heating American Legion Test Awards ($50 - $100): Post No. 357 Sophomores: Alex Thomposon & Wendy’s High School Heisman: Ellie Chaddock, Duncan Freeland Rebecca Zornick; Seniors: Sam Barrick & Emily Hume U.S. Army Reserve Award: Kate Christensen, Mitch Croston Enos “Red” and Ruth Jamison Scholarships ($2,000): Paige Ullom, Dillon Dragomir, Jordan Myers, Allison Travagliante U.S. Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete Award: Caitlin Rodgers, Garrett Spardy American Legion Jesse and Harriet Jones Scholarship: Emily Hume U.S. Marines Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Duncan Freeland Aultcare Team Spirit Award ($2000): Jordan Myers Alice Kidder Memorial Female Athlete of the Year Award: Emmalee Carver V.F.W. Men’s Auxiliary Scholarships ($500): Hannah Carle, Jordan Myers V.F.W. Cliff Draher Memorial Athlete of the Year Award: Tyler Stewart V.F. W. Women’s Auxilary Scholarships ($500): Paige Ullom, Tyler Stewart, Dillon Dragomir Minerva High School’s Head Coach’s Athlete of the Year: Lauren Rhome, Dalton Hartshorn Larry P. Gram Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) given by Mr. and Mrs. David R. Gram in memory Courageous Athlete Award: Mitch Croston of David’s brother Larry: Sean Mullaly Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Weir Memorial Scholarship ($550): Dillon Dragomir Bud and June Hoopes Memorial Scholarship ($500): Wylie Brown Romain “Bud” and Geraldine “Gerry” Fry Medical Scholarship: Kristine Herstine 2015 Honors Diploma Recipients Mary Kelly Wolf Honorary Scholarship ($500): Tyler Stewart Wylie Brown, Austin Catlett, Mackenzie Clark, Jordan Diels, Dillon Dragomir, Hannah Foster, Duncan Freeland, Rachel Hansen, Landon Henman, Makenzie Joseph William Deagan Honorary Scholarship ($500): Emily Hume Jordan, Alan Miller, Sean Mullaly, Lauren Rhome, Destiny Schneider, Breana Minerva Education Foundation and Alumni Association Scholarships ($500): Austin Catlett, Tompulis Logan Coe, Duncan Freeland, Landon Henman, Jordan Myers and Paige Ullom Bob Simms Memorial Scholarships $1,000): Dillon Dragomir Highest Academic Recognition 2015 Rotary Scholarships ($600 - $1,200): Tyler Stewart, Hannah Carle, Landon Henman GPA of 3.9 – 4.0 William Elliott Memorial $1,200 Scholarship: Jordan Myers Mackenzie Clark, Dillon Dragomir, Sean Mullaly Annual Dallas R. & Earnest H. Lutz Memorial Scholarship: Kristen Herstine Annual R. C. Miller Memorial Scholarship: Duncan Freeland High Academic Recognition Minerva Strong Scholarships: Josiah Hrusch, Mackenzie Clark, Michael Repella GPA of 3.6 – 3.89 As a result of an abatement agreement between COLFOR Mfg., Inc. and Minerva Local Schools Maria Allen, Wylie Brown, Austin Catlett, Hannah Foster, Duncan Freeland, Rachel one $2,000 scholarship is awarded to: Morgan McCrobie Hansen, Emily Hume, Calah Lawson, Marisa Miller, Michael Pugh, Lauren Rhome, Minerva High School Teens of the Month Destiny Schneider, Breana Tompulis, Taylor Zwick September: Mackenzie Clark & Dillon Dragomir October: Wylie Brown & Austin Catlett Academic Recognition November: Elisabeth Mobberley & Duncan Freeland GPA of 3.33 – 3.59 December: Destiny Schneider & Landon Henman Elizabeth Berstler, Verlie Brooks, Hannah Carle, Elizabeth Chaddock, Emily Clark, January: Emmalee Carver & Ruger Miller Jordan Diels, Megan Haynam, Landon Henman, Makenzie Jordan, Mackenzie Kiko, February: Lauren Rhome & Tyler Stewart Joseph Lettrich, Isaac Michel, Alan Miller, Elisabeth Mobberley, Jordan Myers, March: Hannah Foster & Rachel Hansen Megan Pitts, Justin Schotts, Tyler Stewart, Zane Zeedrich April: Emily Hume & Jordan Diels May: Breana Tompulis & Garrett Spardy

http://mlsd.sparcc.org 5 MANE EVENT Minerva High School Graduating Class of 2015

Katelynn Marie Allen Isaiah James Church Trent Daniel Gossett Madison May Kiko Alan Ruger Miller Tyler Shane Douglas Reiss Breana Mckaylie Dawn Maria Elizabeth Allen Emily Louise Clark Trevor Robert Gossett Cody Russell Kimble Hunter Thomas Miller Adam Logan Reynolds Tompulis STAY CONNECTED Kevin Daniel Apisa Kristen Elizabeth Clark Shelby Lane Grimes Megan Elizabeth Marissa Ellen Miller Alan Michael Rhoads Allison Mae Travagliante Joseph Wright Arnold Mackenzie Ellen Clark Jennetta Nicole Gunn Kindelberger Phillip Ray Miller Lauren Elizabeth Rhome Victoria Lyn Tucker Minerva High School Sierrah Danielle Bagshaw Logan Michael Coe Rachel Lynn Hansen Tyffani Michelle Kirven Aaron August Earl Minasian Nicklaus William Rine Paige Elizabeth Ullom 501 Alemeda Avenue Briana Alicia Baker Chad Mitchell Croston Dalton Stone Hartshorn Kristian Michael Knight Kaitlyn Nicholle Miner Caitlin Marie Rodgers Lucas Alexander VanMeter Minerva, Ohio 44657 Samuel Dean Barrick Jordan Christina Diels Ashton Halle Hawkins Celeste Nicole Kohl Kimberly Noelle Miner Jacob Nathaniel Ross Jeremiah Thomas Ward Elizabeth Marie Berstler Sierra Mae Doughty Megan Lynn Haynam Dante Ray Kropf Elisabeth Suzanne Mobberley Donald Lee Rupp Jr Paige Marie Wickersham 330-868-4134 Paige Marie Bingham Briawna Leigha Dourm Owen Thomas Hein Connor Michael Lannes Brianna Lynn Moyer Destiny Nicole Schneider Alyssa Natalie Wilson Fax: 330-868-5973 Alexander Lenden Boggess Dillon Vasile Nicolae Landon Larry Henman Calah Coren Lawson Sean Patrick Mullaly Justin James Schotts Christopher David Wilson Mr. Michael Riley...... Principal Verlie Thronton Brooks Dragomir Kristen Marie Herstine Zackery Lee Leach Jordan Douglas Myers Austin Jacob Shafer Jessica Casy Wilson Mr. Alex Albert...... Assistant Principal Jeramie Marlin Brown Rachel Elisabeth Eberling Samantha Taylor Hill Charles Donald Lee Trevor Dalton Warren Myers Keith Allen Skidmore Tyler Wendell Wilson Mrs. Kathleen Sechrest...... Secretary Wylie Curtis Brown Brooke Marie Eglie Dylan Jeffrey Howell Gregory Scott Leglise Sierra Diana Jean Newman Madison Taylor Snode Benjamin Philip Zbasnik Mrs. Jodi Locke...... Secretary Adam Michael Brunner Haley Elizabeth Embrogno Dakota Lee Hudy Joseph George Lettrich Alexis Lee Niswonger Garrett Josef Spardy Zane Greyson Zeedrich Austin Davis Brunner Charm Elizabeth Evans Emily Nicole Hume Matthew Joseph Little Crystal Lynn O’Connell Shayla Ann Spears Jacob Ryan Zimmerman Guidance Kimberly Marie Bryan William Jacob Eyer Shyanne Jewel Huntsman Micahla Marie Livesay Devon Michael Lane Ott Dylan Michael Stanley Taylor Marie Zwick Mrs. Jennifer White...... Guidance Counselor Arec Wallace Burman Gabrielle Elizabeth Fawver Makenzie Rae Hurst Tyler Justin Locke Tyler William Palmer Stephanie Nicole Stewart Mrs. Sharon Fankhauser...... Guidance Secretary Cierra Dawn Campbell Gabriel Christopher Felton Madison Paige Hying Breanna Josephine Mayle Tyler Matthew Parker Tyler Michael Stewart Athletic Department Larry Wendell Campbell Adam Matthew Fleming Nathan Christopher Jackson Tyler Lee McClish Brianna Nicole Patton Dylan Matthew Stoffer Hannah Marie Carle Hannah Marie Foster Cassandra Eileen Jenkins Morgan Reneé McCrobie Jessica Linnea Patton Corey Jacob Strader 330-868-6705 Anthony Michael Carson Duncan Lawrence Freeland Makenzie Paje Jordan Derek Eli McNutt Tanner Robert Petree Tyler Scott Strait Fax: 330-868-7993 Emmalee Hope Carver Morgan Taylor French Emily Ann Keister Joseph Isaac Meiroff Megan Erin Pitts David Jordan Stryffeler Mr. Donald Spinell...... Athletic Director Austin Craig Catlett Joseph Daniel Swickard Gill Tristan James Keller Martin Manson Mckenzie Michael Rae Pugh Joshua Edward Syme Mrs. Kathy Rittenhouse...... Athletic Secretary/ Elizabeth Marie Chaddock Kristin Louise Gilliam Joshua Michael Kerr Merrick Rachael Elizabeth Ray Sara Elizabeth Thompson Attendance

2015 Katelynn Anne Christensen Heath Andrew Goshorn Mackenzie Jo Kiko Isaac Tristan Michel Elden Alexander Rayburn Mikayla Aleese Tomlinson

6 MANE EVENT Summer 2015 http://mlsd.sparcc.org 7 MANE EVENT Minerva Middle School Math Olympics Minerva Middle School Students and Teachers competed in five different categories at the County- Wide Math Olympics Saturday, March 7, at Massillon High School.

Team Problem Solving: Coach Cheryl Fockler; Team Members: John Ayers, Caitlynn Jordan, Jacob Norris, Tommy Smith, Sierra Amatangelo, and Luke Chaddock Algebra and Data: Coach Rebecca Dowell; Team Members: Tristan Toot, Ellyse Donahue, Rusty Miller, Logan Palmer, and Cierra Kerr Mental Computation: Coach Sean Kocher; Team Members: Owen Swogger, Brenden Bennett, Sean Hanley, Allan Larson, and Nicole Pittson Number Sense: Coaches Danielle Hawk and Matt Fiegenschuh; Team Members: Madison Fessler, Payden Shirley, Joe Horkey, Steven Place, and Jeanie Fritz Mike Hanley is the Geometry and Measurement: Coaches Shawn Green and Troy Richeson; Team Members: Savannah Wilks, Jack Zwahlen, Katie Shaw, Zach Seery, Noah Keller, and 2015 Minerva Spelling Joshua Armstrong Bee Champion Eighth grade student Mike Hanley won the Minerva Middle School Spelling Bee held January 27, 2015. Twenty-seven Young Entrepreneurs Consortium students earned their way out of the preliminary round into the District Spelling Bee. Former Minerva Middle School Principal Rich Mikes was the MC for the evening, and the judges were Lance Willison, Cathy Brown, and Barb Kandel. As the champion, Mike Hanley represented Minerva Local Schools at the County-Wide Spelling Bee at GlenOak High School, March 7, 2015.

Minerva Middle and High School students and Science department lead-teacher, Stacey Peters attended the “Tech Savvy Girls” workshop on Sat. April 25th at Stark State College. Tech Savvy prepares girls to be a scientist, engineer or technology expert. A special session for parents Stay Connected and families demonstrated how to Minerva Middle School encourage them on their path to 600 East Line Street college and a career. Minerva, Ohio 44657 This experience enriched the middle 330-868-4497 and high school curriculums in the area of STEM and strategies in problem-based and work-based Fax: 330-868-3144 learning.

Mr. Gary Chaddock...... Principal The event was funded by the Aluminum Company of America Foundation and presented by American Mr. Donald Spinell...... Assistant Principal Association for University Women (AAUW). Stark State College, a partner with both schools through Mrs. Meleia Rogers...... Secretary the Young Entrepreneur’s Consortium sponsored the event. Mrs. Molly Greco...... Secretary “We are grateful to all three organizations for making this possible for the girls, as this (grades six Guidance through nine) is an impressionable age” stated Becky Miller. Mr. Lance Willison...... Guidance Counselor

8 MANE EVENT Summer 2015 Minerva Middle School Class Field Trips

Staff vs. 8th Grade Basketball Game On March 27, 2015, Minerva Middle School brought back the tradition of the Staff vs. 8th Grade Basketball Game. After a close first half, the faculty team pulled away in the second half for a 41 to 26 victory over the eighth grade team. The game was held on the last day before Spring Break and students paid $2.00 to attend. The money raised was donated 7th Grade Class Trip to the Minerva Strong Foundation and to other local charities. Cincinnati/Columbus/Dayton/Newport, Kentucky On May 8 and 9, 77 seventh-grade students from Minerva Middle School went on a class trip to Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Newport, Kentucky. On the trip, students visited the “Horse Shoe” at the Ohio State University, the COSI Science Center, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum, and the Ohio Caverns.

8th Grade Class Trip Washington, DC/ Gettysburg, PA On May 7-9, 90 eighth-grade students from Minerva Middle School went on a class trip to Washington, DC and Gettysburg, PA. Students visited the WWII, Lincoln, MLK, FDR, Korea, and Vietnam Memorials. They also toured the Capitol Building, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Arlington Cemetery, and the Gettysburg Visitors Center. The trip concluded with a guided tour of the Battlefield in Gettysburg. http://mlsd.sparcc.org 9 MANE EVENT Minerva Elementary Big Lion Little Lions “FaceTime” PFC Hunter Galay from Germany MES students and high school mentors joined together as part of the school’s Character Education Program to FaceTime Hunter Galay who is serving in the US Army in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The FaceTime sessions were conducted to help students learn about what it means to be a good American citizen. Students asked Hunter questions about the military, training exercises, his uniform, being away from home and what it’s like being a solider. Hunter graduated from Minerva High School in 2013 and is the son of fifth-grade teacher Jaynie Galay and her husband Dave. The students also worked with their Big Lion mentors to Buddy Benches are Cool create “Safe Buddy” cards for troops deployed overseas. Minerva Elementary students dedicated playground benches painted by the school student council “Cub Club.” The benches were built to support the anti-bullying program at the school. Called “buddy benches,” children who may be feeling lonely or sad can invite a friend to join them. “The idea behind the benches is that when a child believes he or she does not have a friend to play with students can go sit on one of those benches and other students know that person needs a friend that day,” said guidance counselor Dianne Ferrell. All school year the staff, students and administration have worn the color orange or T-shirts with the slogan “Bully-free starts with me” the first Friday of the each month, which promoted our year-long initiative against bullying.

Cub Club Reps and Mrs. Hunt present check to K105 Radio Station hosts Doug & Mary Ann.

Stay Connected Minerva Elementary School 130 Bonnieview Avenue Minerva, Ohio 44657 330-868-4011 Fax: 330-868-3681 Mrs. Michelle Nervo...... Principal Mrs. Diane Ruff...... Assistant Principal Mrs. Shirley Krumlauf...... Secretary Mrs. Jodi Locke...... Secretary Ms. Heidi Kovach...... Secretary Guidance Mrs. Dianne Ferrell...... Guidance Counselor

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Technology-Based Research Fifth grade students in Mrs. Bartley’s language arts and Mrs. Ruesser’s math classes teamed up this year for an exciting technology-based research project. Each year the fifth graders take a field trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and prior to going they research some of the animals they may find there. This year the students used the Chromebooks to research and create a presentation that they later shared with students from both first and second grade. The fifth graders made their presentations utilizing the Google Docs version of Microsoft PowerPoint which Google has branded “Slides”. With this experience the students used their own background knowledge and exploration to learn the program and to be creative within the project. Included in their presentations were not only factual information, but pictures and videos as well. The students also created a scale version of their animal based on the information they found while researching, which was displayed in the hallway. Due to the project’s success, and the students’ interest, Mrs. Bartley and Mrs. Reusser look forward to leading this project again next spring.

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