YOU and Scott and YOUR SchoolsSummer 2007 the Bee BULLETIN OF THE BEACHWOOD CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION One Speller’s Account of the 2007 Moody’s Investors Service Upgrades Scripps National Spelling Bee Beachwood Schools’ Rating to Aa1 Story by Scott Remer oody’s Investors Service has upgraded tion of our District for this rating upgrade – on Page 5 Mto Aa1 from Aa2 the financial debt rat- prudent management, sound finances and our ing on the Beachwood City School District. extremely supportive community’s voting Beachwood is now one of only three record,” said Beachwood Schools Treasurer school districts in Ohio with a Aa1 rating (the Michele Mills. others are Shaker Heights and Dublin) and “With the size of our tax base, one of approximately 40 Aa1-rated school Beachwood is among the smallest school dis- districts nationwide. tricts in the country to receive such a high “Three criteria were used in the evalua- continued on page 21 Bison Spring Sports Earn Three Conference Championships Girls’ Track, Tennis Doubles Qualify for State Competitions Bison spring sports teams celebrated an team All-Conference were Mark Goldberg, amazing 2007 season, with three Chagrin Valley first singles and MVP; Grant Aronson, sec- Conference (CVC) championships and hurdler ond singles; Uri Magaram, third singles; Inside Ava Haynes (right) winning third in the state. Alec Simon, second doubles; and Max Perspective ...... 2 Also qualifying for State competition Sheridan, second doubles. were the 4x200m relay team of Alena Bison baseball earned its second consecu- Treasurer’s Column ...... 3 Brown, Samantha Friedman, Ava Haynes tive conference cham- and Jennifer Warren (eighth in state), the pionship, with Elliot AP Stats Awards ...... 4 4x100m relay team of Alena Brown, Ava Rosenbaum named Haynes, Renecia McMillian and Jennifer CVC MVP and four Class of 2007 ...... 7 Warren, and the tennis doubles team Grant first team awards – Scrapbook ...... 16 Aronson and Mark Goldberg. Josh Arian, Regional and District hurdles champion Bradley “Spinneys” ...... 23 Ava Haynes broke the Regional meet record. Goldberg, Grant Aronson and Mark Goldberg Garrett were Sectional and District champions and Mayers and Emily Sykes became the first female distance Alex Small. runner in 10 years to qualify for Regional Steve competition. Ava Haynes and Baraona .

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on Page 17. h SENIOR The tennis team also earned the P EDITION Conference championship. Named to the first hen I was elected to the Beachwood Mr. Paul Chase, our assistant principal, epito- Board of Education in November mize the leadership qualities that characterize Perspective W2005, I began my term with excite- any successful organization. Our children are ment, but also a certain amount of trepidation the direct beneficiaries of their unending devotion to their work and the immense skill A Message from at the awesome responsibility that goes along with overseeing an outstanding school district level they bring to the job each and every Dr. Alan Rosenthal through some potentially tumultuous times. day. The same can be said of Mrs. Linda It seemed so much simpler when I graduated LoGalbo, our middle school principal, and BHS in 1973. Even then, everyone talked Ms. Roxann Ramsey, our middle school about how wonderful the Beachwood School assistant principal, as well as Mr. Michael District was, and I just assumed, obviously Molnar and Ms. Christi Burger, the principals with great naiveté, that our school district at Hilltop and Bryden Schools, respectively. would always operate with peak efficiency – The administrative leadership allows our almost on autopilot. I had no concept of the outstanding teachers to do what they do best, hard work and commitment that goes into not and that is to educate our students. We are so only having a top performing school district, fortunate to have such a strong staff of teach- but more importantly, keeping our schools ers at all levels of our schools. They are the consistently performing at the upper echelon cream of the crop, and I am continually of all school districts. amazed at their energy and commitment to Having completed almost two years on our children. the Board, I see first-hand why our schools While space does not permit me to list continue to be looked upon with such high every program and individual, I would be regard. We are extremely fortunate to be remiss if I neglected our guidance department blessed with an administrative staff and fac- and athletic director. I have had much per- ulty that I truly believe is the best in the busi- sonal involvement with both of these depart- ness. It all starts with our superintendent, Dr. ments, and both shine brightly. Our guidance Richard Markwardt, whose skillful steward- counselors take an incredible interest in each Beachwood ship of our school system has allowed us to individual student, and work around the clock Board of Education keep our outstanding reputation for excel- to insure that each of our students has all of 24601 Fairmount Blvd. lence. He continues to guide us with decisive his or her needs met in the most expedient Beachwood, OH 44122 leadership at a time when there are many way possible. Our athletic director, Mr. Joe 216/464-2600 threats to the effectiveness of public school Perella, has set very high standards for our www.beachwood.k12.oh.us education, from the lack of funding at the coaches, and continually is searching for the state and national levels to the dwindling tax finest coaches to benefit our students. He Dr. Scott Peters, President base that our community faces today in himself is very dedicated to our athletes and 440/995-1111 2007. Dr. works to give [email protected] Markwardt has We are so fortunate to have such a each athlete the shown savvy best chance to fiscal skills and strong staff of teachers at all levels of our reach his or her Beth Rosenbaum, Vice President great foresight schools. They are the cream of the crop, potential, often 216/831-9246 going forward, going over and [email protected] as evidenced and I am continually amazed at their above the norm by his orches- energy and commitment to our children. to accommo- David B. Ostro trating the date the diverse 216/464-0718 reorganization of our schools to create an needs of our student-athletes. even greater environment for our students to Finally, I am greatly indebted to the [email protected] truly become “intellectual entrepreneurs with outstanding individuals who are my fellow a social conscience.” school board members. Three of them, like Dr. Brian Weiss Like all great teams, Dr. Markwardt is I, are graduates of BHS, and each of them 216/464-6678 surrounded by very skilled administrators. possesses compassion and dedication to the [email protected] Dr. Philip Wagner, the assistant superintend- schools that I find awe-inspiring. They are ent, and Michele Mills, the treasurer of our tireless proponents of our schools, and every decision made is carefully contemplated and Dr. Alan Rosenthal schools, are invaluable assets to the success of our district. They are tireless workers, made with one and only one goal in mind— 216/291-1122 and I continually marvel at their expertise, what will best benefit our students. [email protected] devotion and compassion that enable them Are we perfect? No. Are there improve- to perform their duties with such laudable ments that need to be made? Certainly. But to Superintendent: academic acumen. each of us on the Board of Education, as well Richard A. Markwardt, Ph.D. Our administrative team has been aided as all of the individuals listed above, our work precipitously in the past year by the hire of with the schools is a labor of love, and every 216/464-2600 our principals and assistant principals. Mr. decision made is with the best interests of our [email protected] Robert Hardis, our high school principal, and children as the paramount consideration. 2 since 2002 when the District initially issued bonds, so it Treasurer’s Column made sense to refinance these bonds. The Beachwood School District is pleased to announce that At the end of June, the Moody’s, a national credit rating agency, upgraded the District’s District advanced refunded credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1. This places Beachwood Schools bonds dated 2017-2022 (from as one of three school districts in the State of Ohio to obtain this the District’s original bond rating and among only 40-plus school districts in the nation. issuance in 2002 to finance the The District also now shares the same credit rating as the City of Middle School). The District Beachwood. refinanced $6,245,000 in Beachwood is one of the smallest school districts, in terms bonds. The refinancing repre- of property value, in the country to have achieved a Aa1 rating. sents 46.6% of the total princi- The average property market value for Aa1 schools districts is pal outstanding. This transac- $7 billion. Beachwood’s tax base is $2.2 billion in fair market tion will save the District Michele Mills value. $327,857 in overall interest Treasurer, Beachwood City Schools Board member David Ostro, Superintendent Richard costs. The District also issued 216/464-2600, ext. 239 Markwardt, Ph.D., and I made a presentation to Moody’s in the new bonds with a seven [email protected] early June seeking an upgrade of the District’s credit rating. year call date, meaning if the Moody’s evaluated the District’s voting record, financial District chooses to do so in the year 2014, we will be able to strength, leadership team and market value size in order to deter- refinance those same bonds if interest rates fall lower than where mine its rating of the they are today. District. The District initially This upgrade in our Beachwood is one of the smallest school intended to refund bonds credit rating translates into districts, in terms of property value, in the from years 2013-2022; how- lower interest costs when ever, the market rates for the District borrows money country to have achieved a Aa1 rating. years 2013-2016 were not through a bond issue or low enough, net of fees to refunds an outstanding issue. In the most recent treasurer’s col- refinance. Interest costs for those years actually were higher umn, I described how the District was looking to advance than the interest rates on the original bonds. The District will refund its Middle School bond issue. Refunding the District’s continue to monitor the market for opportunities to advance bonds is similar to refinancing your mortgage to take advantage refund years 2013-2016. of lower interest rates. Many of you have probably taken We are aware that many community members own the advantage of lower interest rates and have refinanced the mort- District’s Middle School bonds. We appreciate your support. If gage on your home. In a similar way, the District borrowed you hold bonds and have any questions concerning the refinanc- money to build the Middle School. Interest rates have declined ing of these bonds, please contact our offices at 216/464-2600.

The Beachwood Board of Education meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month (unless otherwise specified) at 8 p.m. in the Fairmount Early Childhood Center Community Room, 24601 Fairmount Blvd. Upon request to the Superintendent, the Beachwood City School District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to participate in this activity.

Beachwood City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints regarding non-discrimination policies: Philip H. Wagner, Ph.D. • Lauren J. Broderick Beachwood Board of Education, 24601 Fairmount Boulevard, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 • Phone: 216/464-2600 For further information on notice of non-discrimination, see the list of Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforcement offices for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800/421-3481. 3 Three AP Statistics Students Win National Prizes Three Beachwood High School students in John Kaminski’s AP Statistics class received national recognition in the American Statistical Association Poster Contest – the team of Alec Simon and Dan Tamarkin, who won first place in the nation, and David Beytas, who finished second. More than 1,000 posters created by stu- dents throughout the country were submitted in the 18th annual Association competition. The purpose of the competition is to promote quantitative literacy, according to Mr. Kaminski. “Students pose a question of their own choosing, collect data, and then answer the question using graphs,” he explained. The winning posters will be displayed at the American Statistical Association head- quarters in Virginia and at the national convention in Salt Lake City, where they AP Statistics students received national recognition in the American Statistical will be viewed by thousands of professional Association Poster Contest. Front row, from left: Evan Goldstein, Mr. John Kaminski, statisticians. They also will be reproduced Alec Simon; back row: David Beytas, Allison Gross, Eli Miller, Dan Tamarkin. in the Association’s magazine AMSTAT News and on its Web site: him second place and $100. http://www.amstat.org/education/index.cfm?fuseaction=poster1 Ohio Honorable Mention awards went to the following stu- The subject of Alec’s and Dan’s first place poster was “Kids dents: vs. Adults: What do they think of the drinking and driving • Evan Goldstein, “The National Debt: Which political party has ages?” The sophomores collected data by surveying BHS stu- let it rise over the past 30 years?” dents and adults at Beachwood Place. They each won $200 and a • Allie Ross, “Does gender play a role in students’ level of seri- TI-84 graphing calculator. ousness toward their education?” David’s poster, “Is there any connection between a state’s • Allison Gross and Eli Miller, “How does a teen’s lifestyle median yearly household income and its population?” earned influence the number of hours of sleep they receive per night?”

JCWA Ends School Year With “Silver Bowl” Award, 10 Individual Honors The Beachwood High School Junior Council on World Affairs (JCWA) Junior Varsity team earned the Outstanding Delegation “Silver Bowl” Team Award and 10 individual awards at the 2007 Cleveland Council on World Affairs Model United Nations, held at Cleveland State University. The all-freshmen team earned the following honors: Best The JV, all-fresh- Delegates/Gavel Award (Matt Baron and Sevy Harris), Superior men JCWA team Delegates (Brittany Crosby, Ethan Isaacson, Jennie Anne Simson earned top honors and Alexandra Stern), Excellent Delegates (Eric Parris and Ben at the Cleveland Reisman) and Honorable Mention Awards (Alexa Millstein and Carlos Council on World Padilla). Affairs Model The JV team’s performance in Cleveland caps an outstanding year United Nations. for the JCWA program. The varsity team won the highest group honors Front: Eric Parris; at two national Model United Nations conferences, earning the middle: Jennie Outstanding Large Delegation Award for the second consecutive year at Anne Simson, University of Virginia and for the third consecutive year, the Best Large Alexandra Stern; Delegation Award at Michigan State University. The students also back: Matt Baron, received 33 awards for outstanding individual performance. advisor Evan The JCWA advisor is BHS English teacher Evan Luzar. Luzar, Ben Reisman. 4 Scott and the Bee One Speller’s Account of the 2007 Scripps National Spelling Bee By Scott Remer

Beachwood Middle School seventh grader Scott Remer was the 2007 Cuyahoga County Scripps Spelling Bee champion and on May 30-31, competed in the national Bee in Washington, D.C. Here is Scott’s inside story of the national competition.

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5 Beachwood Middle School Team Wins State Championship in Academic Competition

A team of Beachwood Middle School seventh and eighth graders won first place in the State of Ohio in the Knowledge Master Open (KMO) Spring 2007 academic competition. KMO is a computer-based competition that allows stu- dents to compete in a widespread curriculum-based contest without leaving their classrooms. Participants answer 200 questions and vie for top scores that are based on accuracy and speed of their answers. This year marks the 48th KMO competition, with a total of 23,517 fifth through 12th grade students on 1,662 teams. Participants came from 47 states and from as far away as South Korea, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. This is the third time in two years that a Beachwood team has earned a KMO state championship. Team members are: Alix Aboussouan, Tigran Askaryan, Andrew Bruening, Amnon Carmi, Samuel Goldman, Joshua Lauretig, Joseph Marmerstein, Sarah Newman, Scott Remer, Duncan Rodriguez, Tony State champion Knowledge Master Open team (front row, from left): Sapell, Philip Schiavone, Aaron Sciborowski, Nate Andrew Bruening, Samuel Goldman, Joshua Lauretig, Laura Tramer, Scott Sheridan, Laura Tramer, Jared Skoff and Chenyu Remer, Sarah Newman, (middle row) Nate Sheridan, Jared Skoff,, Tigran Zang, under the direction of Horizons language arts Askaryan, (back row) Duncan Rodriguez, Amnon Carmi, Philip Schiavone, teacher Patrice Messer. Joseph Marmerstein, Aaron Sciborowski, Chenyu Zang, Mrs. Messer.

BHS Students Win 10 Awards from Northeast Ohio Scholastic Press Association Eight Beachwood High School students won a total of 10 awards for outstanding journalism at the 2007 Kent State University Press Day, sponsored by the Northeast Ohio Scholastic Press Association. Two members of The Beachcomber (newspaper) staff earned the highest marks of Superior – Rui Dai for cartoon artistry and Aaron Kahn for newswriting. Receiving Honorable Mention Awards were: Max Eden, column writing; Nate Jones, commentary; Aaron Kahn, sports news; and Hersh Varma, newswriting. On The Oculus (yearbook) staff, Nate Jones earned an Excellent Award for sports spread and an Honorable Mention Award for sports copy; Abby Rubin won an Honorable Mention Award for student life spread; and Jaime Winer received an Honorable Mention Award for photo illustration. Student journalists (front row, from left) Hersh Varma, Aaron Kahn, Rui Dai, (middle row) Publication advisors are Josh Abby Rubin, Jaime Winer, and Nate Lash, shown here with Beachcomber advisor Josh Davis Davis (The Beachcomber) and Patsy (top left) and Oculus advisor Patsy Morrison (top right) earned 10 awards at the 2007 Morrison (The Oculus). Northeast Ohio Scholastic Press Association Press Day. 6 Congratulations CLASS OF 2007 The Beachwood Schools Foundation Awards and Scholarships

Justin Sperling Hersh Varma Juanita Padilla Michael Sadler Justin Sperling Juanita Padilla The Cleveland Clinic Foundation The Joan Lobert Scholarship, awarded Scholarship, awarded to a graduating to a graduating senior who has been out- senior who intends to pursue a career in standing in and intends to pursue a career health care and has been outstanding in in the area of political science, govern- Nicole Litvak Allison Birne academics, community service and/or ment or public service. extracurricular activities. Nicole Litvak Michael Sadler The Gina Michelle Agin Memorial Hersh Varma The Ron Madow Athletic Scholarship, Scholarship, awarded to a female The Harvey Friedman Leadership awarded to a senior wrestler who has been Beachwood High School graduating senior Scholarship, given to a graduating senior a member of the varsity team for at least who has participated in women’s inter- who has demonstrated significant leader- two years and has attained a high level of scholastic sports or cheerleading, or served ship during his or her high school career. achievement while on the team. as a team support person, and has demon- strated dedication to achieve team success. Evan Burg Alex Novinc The Dan and Pam The Jill Dobrin Allison Birne Johnston Menachem The Bank of America Scholarship, Scholarship, Scholarship, awarded to a senior who has exhibited awarded to a gradu- awarded to a grad- leadership qualities. ating senior who uating senior experiences chal- whose love of chil- lenges on a daily dren and concern basis, yet continues for their welfare to persevere. Evan Burg has motivated him/her to pursue a Alex Novinc Hersh Varma career in Early The Robert D. Kates Award, awarded to Childhood Education or a related field a graduating senior who has shown out- working with young children. standing leadership within Student Council. Photos by Scott Gloger/Myron Michael Garson Bryan Rothenberg Erica Henkin Photographic Elegance The Cathy S. Michael Garson Light Memorial The Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Award, awarded to Scholarship, awarded to a senior who has a graduating senior been successfully employed in a who exercises good Beachwood business or industry and who judgment and intends to pursue a career in business or a demonstrates con- business-related vocation. cern for his or her fellow citizens Special Erica Henkin Bryan Rothenberg through leadership in The Dave and Janice Bloom Scholarship, Students Against SENIOR awarded to a senior who has shown strong Destructive Decisions. sportsmanship and commitment to Beachwood athletics through being a play- EDITION er, equipment person or team manager. 7 Department Foundation Scholarships

Kate Atherton Molly Yahr Lauren Goodman Max Eden Kate Atherton Max Eden The Jay Shlachter Art Award, awarded Elliot Rosenbaum to a graduating senior who has demon- The Paul and Laura Robertson Ava Haynes strated an appreciation for and talent in Kate Williams English World Language the area of fine arts. Scholarship, awarded to a senior Molly Yahr who has demon- The Steven Mark Wasserman Memorial strated outstanding Scholarship, awarded to a graduating sen- capabilities in ior who indicates an intention to pursue a visionary thinking, Elliot Rosenbaum career in television writing and/or film. entrepreneurial spirit Lauren Goodman and/or dedication to lifelong learning. The Norm Weiss Scholarship, awarded to Lauren Goodman a graduating senior who has demonstrated The Dr. Jerry S. and Gail R. Wolkoff and participated in charity, volunteer and Civic Award, given to a senior who has community service activities substantially exceeded the requirements for community greater than those required for graduation. Michael Sadler Jacquelyn Gary service work, participated in two or more Mathematics Performing Arts John McRae (Photo not available) Beachwood School extracurricular activi- The Dakota “Cody” Weiner Memorial ties, and achieved a 2.75 GPA in high Scholarship, awarded to a graduating school. senior with an extremely kind heart who, because of his or her spirit, succeeds against all odds.

Special Scholarships Brittany Milliner • Laura Robertson • Michael Sadler • Justin Sperling and Awards Magna Cum Laude Awards

Laura Robertson Nozomi Hitomi Hannah Harris Brittany Milliner • Nozomi Hitomi Phi Beta Kappa Award, recognizing U. S. Army Reserve National Social Studies Science scholastic excellence as exemplified Scholar/Athlete Awards by outstanding high school students throughout the Cleveland area. Nancie Otto Chatham College Rachel Carson Book Brittany Milliner Award National Achievement Scholar Michaela Ross Max Eden • Laura Robertson Harvard University Book Award National Merit Scholarship Finalists Rebecca Berliner Kate Atherton • Michael Sadler Smith College Book Award National Merit Scholarship Kate Atherton Erica Henkin Commended Students Uri Magaram Visual Arts Williams College Book Award Technical Education/ Alex Aylyarov • Mark Beytas • Julia Business Blyumin • Madelyne Dreyfuss • Max Emily Sykes Eden • Marina Gidalevich • Lauren Yale University Book Award Camera Shy: Goodman • Nozomi Hitomi • Ezra Spero/Technology Ashley Jacobs • Lisa Lewicki • 8 “This fall, for the second time in our lives, the first time since kindergarten, we will enter a new environment, away from the immediate comfort zone of our families. But this time around, I think we’re all much better equipped to overcome the obstacles, imagined and real, that lie ahead. So, in the fall, as you travel to your new school -- not in a yellow bus, but rather in your parents’ car -- draw on the strength of knowledge that you’ve done this before and you will do it again. And just remember that all the other ‘kindergartners’ are just as scared about leaving home as you are. Just open your heart, take a deep breath, and jump in the sandbox.” Ben Kushnir

Marina Gidalevich Brittany Leyser Ezra Spero Home Savings & Loan Scholarship James Orin Salvucci Memorial Award, Beachwood Community Connection presented to a student who has demon- Award, presented to a student who has Laura Robertson strated “the courage to discover your inner served the Beachwood community by par- The Ellen Kulberg Memorial Award self.” ticipating in community service.

Justin Sperling Laura Robertson Lisa Lewicki The Parker Hannifin Scholarship Beachwood Federation of Teachers Master Builder Outstanding Science Scholarship Award, established to honor Award, presented to a student who has Madelyne Dreyfuss • Hersh Varma a member of Beachwood High School’s excelled in the field of science. Randy S. Boroff Bison Award, presented graduating class who has shown personal to a young man and woman who have commitment to academics, school activi- Max Eden • Hersh Varma served the school with spirit and enthusi- ties and community service. Walter McMahon JCWAAward, award- asm. ed to a senior(s) who has demonstrated Juanita Padilla excellence, shown strong leadership and Babette Cantrall John K. Payton Humanitarian Award, provided valuable guidance for Junior Virginia L. Kline Award, presented to a recognizing a young humanitarian who Council on World Affairs. student who intends to pursue a career in served the school with a keen sense of elementary education. dedication. Gabe Margolis Gail Brewster JCWAAward, presented Ben Kushnir Erica Henkin to a senior who demonstrated spirit and Barbara Nancy Holstein Memorial Scott David Relman Memorial Drama focused commitment to the work of the Award, presented to a senior who has Award, presented to a senior who has Junior Council on World Affairs. demonstrated the ability to overcome “loved and lived” the theatre. obstacles despite challenge. Hersh Varma Lisa Kovit Dwight Greer Inspiration Award, pre- Masha Khusid Wendell David Haynes Memorial sented to a senior who has been an active Carolyn Groner Arsham Memorial Award, presented to a student who has participant in the Leadership Conference Award, presented to a senior who has contributed countless hours in community and has been an inspiration to others in achieved outstanding literary achievement service. the school through continual support. in the area of journalism. John McRae Molly Yahr Kevin Joseph Keith Bankhead Memorial Athlete National Council of Teachers of English Louis L. Powers Music Memorial Award, presented to a student who has Achievement Award Award, presented to an outstanding band excelled in the sport of basketball. student. Jaime Winer • Nathan Simhai Kerry Greene Outstanding Service to The Nozomi Hitomi Chagrin Highlands Rotary Club Oculus Friends of the Beachwood Orchestra Award, presented to a senior who dis- Award, presented to an outstanding plays achievement at a high level as a orchestra student. most improved student.

Justin Sperling Kate Atherton Cleveland Technical Society Award, pre- Chagrin Highlands Rotary Club sented for excellence in science and math. Award, presented to a senior who has pursued his or her study successfully in a Ava Haynes vocational setting. Delta Kappa Gamma Society Award, Special presented to a female student who plans Hersh Varma on majoring in education. Chagrin Highlands Rotary Club 4-Way Speech Competition Award SENIOR EDITION

9 Community Scholarships Beachwood Alumni Scholarship Award Jordan Blank • Rachel Freiman Beachwood Boosters Athletic Scholarship Awards Ava Haynes • Bryan Rothenberg • Michael Sadler • Kane Volsky PTO Scholarship Awards Mark Beytas Jordan Blank Madelyne Dreyfuss Max Eden Mark Beytas • Madelyne Dreyfuss • Max Eden • Scott Friedland • Lauren Goodman • Ashley Jacobs • Brittany Milliner • Laura Robertson • Michael Sadler • Justin Sperling Rachel Freiman Scott Friedland Lauren Goodman Ava Haynes Ashley Jacobs

Brittany Milliner Laura Robertson Bryan Rothenberg Michael Sadler Justin Sperling Kane Volsky

“In fifth grade math, Mr. Harry Selner taught me that the number one was a freak of nature. A FON, he called it. Multiply it by any number, nothing happens, divide any number by it and nothing happens. One is a prime, a perfect square, and the smallest positive odd number. One, as a number, is seemingly insignificant. Seven years later, I still don’t understand math, but I have come to realize that one, as a concept, is one of the most powerful concepts in the world. The power of one starts with one feeling, then it is added to one thought, which is then added to one action, and soon, it is added to one movement, and that movement can change the world….The power of one starts with each one of us. We all have the power to feel, to think, and to influence. We must combine this power, and add to each others’, until one by one, we become the most powerful generation history has ever known; the generation to change the course of the world.” Hersh Varma Masha Khusid Jacquelyn Gary • Ava Haynes • Lindsey Smith Outstanding Service to The Beachcomber Peter Martin • Aleaha Thrower • Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Jennifer Warren Award Madelyne Dreyfuss • Ohio Music Educators Association Justin Sperling • Hersh Varma Gospel Choir Julian Abramof Student Council Spirit Award Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Jacquelyn Gary Anthony Award in Humanities and Bryan Riley • Jaime Winer Ohio Music Educators Association Solo Social Sciences Outstanding Concert Band Members & Ensemble Contest Superior Award Akash Appachi Jacquelyn Gary Laura Robertson Kodak Young Leaders Award Outstanding Choir Member Outstanding Service in Drama Aaron Feldman Jacquelyn Gary • Ava Haynes • Marla Lipsyc Xerox Award for Innovation and Peter Martin • Aleaha Thrower • Hugh O’Brian Leadership Award Information Technology Jennifer Warren Chagrin Valley Conference Honors Akash Appachi Nancie Otto Choir The Michelson-Morley Award Veterans of Foreign War Speech Contest 10 “The other day, on a whim, I went to the old JCC playground. Being there again gave me a sense of reference, a feeling of actually being attached to my own past… As we graduate today we move on to new playgrounds. From the highway, they may seem to be new and flashy. But up close, they can be cold and overwhelming places. So, without a solid sense of reference, and a strong sense of self, you could easily get lost in the tumult. Luckily for us, we have a solid reference point…We will remember Beachwood, our old comfortable playground. And that’s a good thing. Feel attached to your past, it will give you the strength you need to stay rooted while facing the maelstrom of uncertainty that the future brings. And for the present, continue to make life your playground. Run around, fall in the wood chips, don’t be afraid of getting bruised up a bit, but most importantly, connect. Stay rooted in your past, and you will be prepared to play on whatever new ground you step foot upon in your future.” Max Eden Ava Haynes • Elliot Rosenbaum Recognition VOCATIONAL AWARD OF MERIT Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award Kyle Fishman HONORS DIPLOMA OHIO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP - Brittany Milliner • Michael Sadler Karen Allenick, Joseph Apisdorf, Chad BOARD OF REGENTS Ohio High School Athletic Association Aronson, Kate Atherton, Alex Aylyarov, Max Eden Scholar Athlete Award, given to one Mark Beytas, Allison Birne, Kelly male and one female student with the Blaustein, Julia Blyumin, Marissa Bond, CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT highest scholastic average at the end of Mariana Canache, Scott Diamond, - BOARD OF REGENTS first semester quarter and a minimum of Madelyne Dreyfuss, Max Eden, Daniel Alex Aylyarov, Lauren Goodman, four varsity letters. Espinosa, Rachel Freiman, Scott Julia Blyumin, Brittany Milliner Freidland, Michael Garson, Marina Ava Haynes • Elliot Rosenbaum Gidalevich, Lauren Goodman, Hannah NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CVC Sportsmanship Award Harris, Nozomi Hitomi, Ashley Jacobs, SENIORS: Mark Beytas, Julia Blyumin, Nathaniel Jones, Kevin Joseph, Caitlyn Marissa Bond, Scott Diamond, Madelyne Ezra Spero Kahan, Maria Khusid, Allison Kneitel, Dreyfuss, Max Eden, Rachel Freiman, Marketing Award Ben Kushnir, Lisa Lewicki, David Lauren Goodman, Hannah Harris, Luksenburg, Gabe Margolis, Brittany Nozomi Hitomi, Ashley Jacobs, Kevin Kevin Joseph • Benjamin Levinsky • Milliner, Mark Moss, Laura Robertson, Joseph, Masha Khusid, Ben Kushnir, Michaela Ross • Justin Sperling Bryan Rothenberg, Zachary Rubin, Jeremy Lisa Lewicki, Brittany Milliner, Laura 2007 American High School 12th Grade Rzepka, Michael Sadler, Nathan Simhai, Robertson, Bryan Rothenberg, Justin Mathematics Exam Award, a nationwide Kelsey Skapik, Justin Sperling, Lauren Sperling, Lauren Turoff, Vlad Turovskiy, competitive examination given each spring Turoff, Vlad Turovskiy, Hersh Varma, Polina Vaynshtok, Nicole Wasserman, to qualifying students. Polina Vaynshtok, Nicole Wasserman, Allyson Wexler, Jaime Winer Jenna Weiss, Allyson Wexler, Jaime Joseph Marmerstein Winer, Molly Yahr, Todd Zeiger STUDENT COUNCIL 2007 American High School 10th Grade EXECUTIVE BOARD Mathematics Exam Award, a nationwide AWARD OF MERIT Hersh Varma • President competitive examination given each spring Joseph Apisdorf, Chad Aronson, Kate Madelyne Dreyfuss • Exec. Vice President to qualifying students. Atherton, Alex Aylyarov, Mark Beytas, Scott Friedland • Vice President Allison Birne, Joshua Blankfeld, Kelly Emily Sykes • Secretary Yuhjung Han (11-12) • Blaustein, Julia Blyumin, Marissa Bond, Tamar Lisbona • Treasurer Sean Zimmerman (9-10) Mariana Canache, Babette Cantrall, Scott Outstanding Math Competition Diamond, Madelyne Dreyfuss, Max Eden, CLASS OF 2007 OFFICERS Performance Award, based upon perform- Daniel Espinosa, Rachel Freiman, Scott Ben Kushnir • President ance in the Ohio Math League, American Freidland, Michael Garson, Marina Bo Murphy • Vice President Mathematics Contest and the Ohio Gidalevich, Lauren Goodman, Hannah Kelly Blaustein • Secretary Council of Mathematics Teachers Contest. Harris, Ava Haynes, Nozomi Hitomi, Elliot Rosenbaum • Treasurer Ashley Jacobs, Nathaniel Jones, Kevin Uri Magaram Joseph, Caitlyn Kahan, Masha Khusid, American Society for Materials Allison Kneitel, Ben Kushnir, Kevin Academic Achievement Award, given to Lavin, Lisa Lewicki, Nicole Litvak, David an exceptional junior who shows an inter- Luksenburg, Gabriel Margolis, Brittany est in engineering, science or mathematics. Milliner, Mark Moss, Laura Robertson, Elliot Rosenbaum, Bryan Rothenberg, Sam Kay Zachary Rubin, Jeremy Rzepka, Michael Special National Council of Teachers of English Sadler, Nathan Simhai, Kelsey Skapik, nomination for the nationwide writing Justin Sperling, Lauren Turoff, Vlad contest given each fall to students who Turovskiy, Hersh Varma, Polina SENIOR excel in the art of writing. Vaynshtok, Nicole Wasserman, Jenna Weiss, Allyson Wexler, Jaime Winer, EDITION Molly Yahr, Yang Yang, Todd Zeiger 11 CLASS OF 2007 REPRESENTATIVES Alex Aylyarov, Football WINTER: Chad Aronson • Scott Diamond • Scott Diamond, Football Madelyne Dreyfuss, Basketball Justin Sperling • Vlad Turovskiy • Kevin Lavin, Football Cheerleader Nicole Wasserman Bo Murphy, Football Joshua Blankfeld, Swimming Kane Volsky, Golf Nozomi Hitomi, Swimming OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC Joseph Apisdorf, Soccer Masha Khusid, Swimming ASSOCIATION SCHOLAR ATHLETE Max Eden, Soccer Ashley Jacobs, Swimming AWARD (Seniors with a 3.5 GPA who Daniel Espinosa, Soccer Michael Sadler, Wrestling participated in two or more sports) Michael Garson, Soccer SPRING: Scott Diamond • Madelyne Dreyfuss • Nozomi Hitomi, Soccer Elliot Rosenbaum, Baseball Scott Friedland • Michael Garson • Ben Kushnir, Soccer Eitan Anouchi, Lacrosse Nozomi Hitomi • Brittany Milliner • Bryan Rothenberg, Soccer Scott Diamond, Lacrosse Justin Sperling Elliot Rosenbaum, Soccer Scott Friedland, Lacrosse Justin Sperling, Soccer Michael Garson, Lacrosse CVC Scholar Athlete Awards (Seniors Todd Zeiger, Soccer Babette Cantrall, Softball with a 3.25 GPA and a two-year letter Hannah Harris, Soccer Rachel Freiman, Softball winner in that sport) Allison Kneitel, Soccer Nozomi Hitomi, Tennis FALL: Jennifer Warren, Soccer Justin Sperling, Tennis Mariana Canache, Football Cheerleader Babette Cantrall, Volleyball Hersh Varma, Tennis Madelyne Dreyfuss, Football Cheerleader Ava Haynes, Volleyball Ava Haynes, Track Kelsey Skapik, Football Cheerleader Brittany Milliner, Track

College Awards and Scholarships Sabrina Amon Allison Birne Babette Cantrall Cincinnatus Scholarship - University of University Scholars Award - Michigan State Trustees Scholarship - Kent State University Cincinnati University Bowling Green Award - Bowling Green Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship - Justin Cira State University Michigan State University Heritage Award - Mount Union College IU Faculty Award - Indiana University Nancy Cohen Eitan Anouchi Gateway Scholarship - Ohio University Presidential Scholarship - Johnson and Merit Scholarship - University of Toledo Wales University Jordan Blank Adam Danes Junior Achievement Scholarship - Junior Trustees Scholarship - Kent State University Alumni Scholarship - Kent State University Achievement Gateway Scholarship - Ohio University Jewish Big Brothers/Big Sisters Scholarship - Joseph Apisdorf Kelly Blaustein Jewish Big Brothers/Big Sisters Ohio University Gateway Scholarship - Deans Award - Ohio Wesleyan University Scott Diamond Ohio University Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State West Virginia University Scholarship - Otterbein Scholars - Otterbein College University West Virginia University Deans Award – University of Arizona Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Ohio State University Regional Scholarship - Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami The Ohio State University Julia Blyumin Provost Scholarship - The Ohio State University Chad Aronson University Mount Leadership Scholarship - The Ohio Carl Sgrecci Scholarship - Ithaca College Distinction Scholarship - The Ohio State State University University Kate Atherton Madelyne Dreyfuss Deans Scholarship - Syracuse University Marissa Bond Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State RISD Scholarship - Rhode Island School of Trustees Scholarship - Kent State University University Design Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State Oxford Scholarship - Miami University BFA and Deans Scholarship - Parsons University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami School of Design Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami Alex Aylyarov University University Ohio Academic Scholarship - Ohio Board of Chancellors Scholarship - Syracuse Regents Mariana Canache University President’s Scholarship - Case Western King/Chavez/Parks Award - Ohio University IU Faculty Award - Indiana University Reserve University Tyree/Parajon Scholar - Denison University Dean’s Scholarship - University of Miami Jack W. & Shirley J. Berger Scholarship - Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Jewish Family Services Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Max Eden MLP Program - Miami University Distinguished Scholar - Tulane University Mark Beytas Multicultural Award - Miami University Danforth Award - Washington University Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Arizona Excellence Award - University of George Washington Scholar BA/JD - The Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Arizona George Washington University Oxford Scholars - Miami University Jack W. & Shirley J. Berger Scholarship - Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State Jewish Family Services University 12 Adam Eisenberg Hannah Harris Ben Kushnir Trustee Scholarship - Kent State University Provost Scholarship - The Ohio State IU Faculty Award – Indiana University Johnson & Wales Scholarship - Johnson & University Ohio Leader Scholarship – Miami University Wales University Ohio Resident Scholarship – Miami University Ava Haynes Presidential Scholarship - Capital University Daniel Espinosa National Collegiate Athletic Scholarship - Lindsay Scholarship - Hiram College Morrill Scholarship -The Ohio State Kent State University University Kent Minority Room Award - Kent State Kevin Lavin Scholars Scholarship - The Ohio State University Presidential Scholarship – Capital University University National Collegiate Athletic Scholarship - Lindsay Scholarship – Hiram College Oscar Ritchie Scholarship - Kent State Bowling Green State University University Chad Leikin Trustee Scholarship - Kent State University Erica Henkin Freedom Scholarship - Northwood University Dean’s Scholarship - Johnson & Wales Gateway Scholarship - Ohio University Kyle Fishman University Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - Phi Theta DECA Scholarship - Johnson & Wales Brittney Leyser Kappa University Vice President & Deans Scholarship - National DECA Second Place State Competition - Technical Institute for the Deaf / Rachel Freiman Johnson & Wales University Rochester Institute of Technology Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State Merit Scholarship - National Technical University Nozomi Hitomi Institute for the Deaf / Rochester Institute Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State of Technology Scott Friedland University Dean’s Scholarship - University of Dartmouth General Scholarship - Dartmouth Nicole Litvak Rochester College Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Michael Garson Danielle Hyams Sun Devil Scholarship - University of Arizona Gateway Scholarship - Ohio University Gabe Margolis IU Faculty Award - Indiana University Founders’ Scholarship - Tulane University Merit Award - University of Arizona Ashley Jacobs Tulane Scholarship - Tulane University Provost Scholarship - The Ohio State Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State Pathways Scholarship - The Ohio State University University University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami Elon Presidential Scholarship - Elon Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State University University University Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami IU Faculty Award - Indiana University University & Alumni Award - The George University Trustees’ Scholarship - University of Miami Washington University Board of Trustees Scholarship - The George Jacquelyn Gary Nathaniel Jones Washington University Oscar Ritchie Memorial Scholarship - Kent Tuition Exchange Scholarship - Tulane Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University State University University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Multicultural Award - Miami University Marina Gidalevich Kevin Joseph Trustee Scholarship - University of Miami Home Savings Award - Home Savings and Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State Loan University Maximus Scholarship - The Ohio State IU Faculty Award - Indiana University University Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Lauren Goodman The Better Business Bureau Students of Caitlyn Kahan Integrity Scholarship - Better Business IU Faculty Award - Indiana University Bureau Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Alumni Scholarship - The Ohio State Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University University Alumni Provost Scholarship - The Ohio State Allison Kneitel University Ohio State Scholars - The Ohio State Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University University Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Alex Koppelman University Honors Award - Miami University Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Founders’ Scholarship - Syracuse University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University S.U. Merit Scholarship - Syracuse University Cuyahoga County Scholarship – Marietta Board of Trustees’ Scholarship - The George College Washington University University & Alumni Award - The George Masha Kushid Washington University Wildcat Scholarship - University of Arizona Special Presidential Scholarship - Elon College Daniel Greenberg Presidential Scholarship - Denison University Gateway Scholarship - Ohio University Provost Scholarship - The Ohio State SENIOR Marisa Halpern University Foundation Scholarship - Birmingham- Pathways Scholarship - The Ohio State EDITION Southern College University 13 Brittany Milliner Bryan Rothenberg Emily Warner Diversity Matters Scholarship - Diversity Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Cuyahoga Community Academic Excellence Matters in Beachwood Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Award - Cuyahoga Community College John B. Ervin Scholarship - Washington Louis K. Klawon Scholarship - Miami University University Nicole Wasserman Morrill Scholars Prestige Award - The Ohio Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University State University Jeremy Rzepka Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Provost Scholarship -The Ohio State Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Provost Scholarship - University of Kentucky University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State Jocelyn M. Taylor Scholarship - Emory Ohio Achievement Scholarship - University University Miami University Distinguished Scholar Award - Tulane Jenna Weiss Nathan Simhai University Gateway Scholarship - Ohio University Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State National Achievement Scholarship - National Residence Hall Award - Ohio University University Achievement Corporation Scarlet & Gray Scholarship - The Ohio State Allyson Wexler Amanda Morrison University Provost Scholarship - The Ohio State Academic Competitive - Hiram College UMD Scholarship - University of Maryland University H. Reichle Service Award - Hiram College IU Faculty Award - Indiana University Justin Sperling Big Brothers/Big Sisters Scholarship - Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Dr. Larry K. Faulkner Scholarship - Dorot Big Brothers/Big Sisters Scholars Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Foundation Oxford Scholars - Miami University Mark Moss College of Engineering Scholarship - The Gateway Scholarship - Ohio University University of Texas at Austin Jessica Williger Faculty Achievement Scholarship - Bowling Deans’ Scholarship - Arizona State University Merit Scholarship - University of Northern Green State University Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Award - The Colorado Mansfield Campus Academic Scholar - The University of Texas at Austin Jaime Winer Ohio State University CTSC Scholarship - Cleveland Technical Societies Council Provost Scholarship -The Ohio State Brittany Norton University Merit Award - University of Toledo Lauren Turoff Syracuse University Dean’s Scholar - Syracuse Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State University Alex Novinc University Youth Orchestra Scholarship - University of H. Reichle Service Award - Hiram College Rochester Vladimir Turovskiy Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Juana Padilla Ohio Leadership Program Scholarship – Case Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Arrupe Scholarship - John Carroll University Western Reserve University Corporate Intern Scholarship – John Carroll Provost Special Scholarship - Case Western Molly Yahr University Reserve University University of Maryland Scholarship - Academic Competitiveness - John Carroll Provost Scholarship - The Ohio State University of Maryland University University Gateway Scholarship - Ohio University Residence Hall Award - John Carroll IU Faculty Award - Indiana University University Hersh Varma Tisch Scholarship - New York University Miami Achievement Award - Miami Presidents’ Scholarship - Case Western Trustees’ Scholarship - The Ohio State University Reserve University University MLP Program Award – Miami University Provost Scholarship - The Ohio State Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University University Yang Yang Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Polina Vaynshtok Multicultural Scholarship - The College of Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State Wooster University Scholars Award - Michigan State University University Bryan Riley Scarlet and Gray Scholarship - The Ohio State Alumni Scholarship - The Queens University Baldwin Wallace Scholarship - Baldwin University of Charlotte Wallace College IU Faculty Award - Indiana University Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship - Hartshorn Award - Mount Union College Michigan State University Randi Vinocur Cincinnatus Award - University of Cincinnati Blue and Gold Scholarship - University of Todd Zeiger Laura Robertson Toledo Trustees’ Scholarship - The Ohio State Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship - University Park Synagogue Men’s Club Youth University of Miami Scholarship - Park Synagogue Men’s IU Faculty Award - Indiana University University Scholarship - University of Club Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Southern California Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University Kane Volsky Trojan Scholarship - University of Southern Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State Merit Scholarship - University of Niagara California University Cincinattus Scholarship - University of Elliot Rosenbaum Cincinnati Trustees Scholarship - The Ohio State National Collegiate Athletic Scholarship - University University of Cincinnati Ohio Leader Scholarship - Miami University Ohio Resident Scholarship - Miami University

14 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES – CLASS OF 2007 The University of Akron John Carroll University University of Vermont Alabama State University Johns Hopkins University Washington University in St. Louis Allegheny College Johnson & Wales University West Virginia University, Morgantown American University Kent State University Western Michigan University Arizona State University University of Kentucky College of William and Mary The University of Arizona Lynn University Williams College Baldwin-Wallace College Marietta College University of Wisconsin, Madison Berklee College of Music University of Maryland, College Park The College of Wooster Bethany College Miami University Yale University Binghamton University University of Miami Birmingham-Southern College University of Miami (Honors) Boston University University of Michigan Beachwood High Bowling Green State University Mount Union College School Class of 2007 Brandeis University University of Nevada, Las Vegas Capital University New York University • 128 Students Carnegie Mellon University Niagara University Case Western Reserve University The University of North Carolina at • 95% will attend college University of Cincinnati Chapel Hill Cleveland State University University of North Carolina at Charlotte • 91% will attend four-year University of Colorado at Boulder University of Northern Colorado colleges Colorado State University Northwood University • 4% will attend two-year Columbia College Ohio Northern University colleges Columbia University The Ohio State University (Honors) Cornell University The Ohio State University (Scholars) • 42% will attend selective The Culinary Institute of America Ohio University colleges and universities Cuyahoga Community College Ohio Wesleyan University Cuyahoga Community College (Honors) Otterbein College • 61% will attend college Dartmouth College Pennsylvania State University, University in-state University of Delaware Park • 39% will attend college Denison University Pomona College out-of-state DePaul University Queens University Drexel University Quinnipiac University • Earned $5,235,776 in Duke University Rhode Island School of Design scholarships Eastern Michigan University Rochester Institute of Technology Eckerd College University of Rochester Elon University Rutgers, The State University of New Emerson College Jersey at New Brunswick Emory University San Diego State University Emory University (Scholars) University of San Diego The George Washington University College of Santa Fe Georgia Institute of Technology University of South Florida University of Hartford University of Southern California Harvard University Stanford University Hiram College Syracuse University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The University of Tampa Special Indiana University at Bloomington The University of Texas, Austin Indiana University of Pennsylvania University of Toledo SENIOR Indiana University South Bend Tulane University Ithaca College Vanderbilt University EDITION

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The Beachwood High School Bellylaughers Society Improv The Beachwood High School math team of Abram Feldman, Troupe (from left) Michael Pinhasi, Michael Sadler, Bo Joseph Marmerstein, Michaela Ross and Sean Zimmerman, Murphy and (not pictured) D.J. Pickus won a bronze medal taught by John Kaminski, placed third in the Ohio Council of at the first-ever All-City Improv Olympics, held this spring at Teachers of Mathmematics 2007 competition. The team was the Cleveland Play House. Their advisor is drama teacher the highest public school ranked in its division. More than Sheila Heyman (right). 1,500 students from 100 schools from throughout the state competed. From left (front) Abram Feldman, Joseph Marmerstein, Sean Zimmerman, (back) Mr. Kaminski.

Congratulations to the Beachwood Middle School young scientists who earned honors at the 2007 Northeast Ohio Regional Science Fair. From left: Ari Meskin, second place, Behavioral Science; Elliot Angart, second place, Health and The Beachwood Middle School orchestra won first place Medicine and Discovery at the “Music in the Parks Festival of Music” in Young Scientist Challenge Award; Joseph Sandusky, competing against middle schools from Marmerstein, third place, Physical Science and Rockwell throughout Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Above, Automation Award; Scott Remer, second place, Earth and Space Nathan Gilbert (left) and Eric Coles accept the BMS Science; and Phillip Jakubowitz, third place, Earth Science. trophy.

16 Spring Sports 2007

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17 Spring Sports 2007 REGIONAL & STATE AWARDS BASEBALL District Champions, 1st 2nd Team, 1600m Run 10th Place, 4x400m 1st Team, 4x100m Relay CVC Doubles Ashley Watkins-Clark Relay Alena Brown Team Champion Grant Aronson 2nd Team, 3200m Run Samantha Friedman Samantha Friedman MVP Mark Goldberg Evan Weiss Ava Haynes Ava Haynes Elliot Rosenbaum Sectional Champions, 2nd Team, 4x800m Talya Sterling Renecia McMillian 1st Team 1st Doubles Relay Jennifer Warren 1st Team, 4x200m Relay Matthew Banchek 10th Place, 1600m Run Alena Brown Josh Arian Grant Aronson Ashley Watkins-Clark Emily Sykes Samantha Friedman Brad Goldberg Mark Goldberg Garrett Mayers Danny Weiss District Competition Renecia McMillian Plain Dealer Player of Alex Small Evan Weiss Champion, 100m Alana Oif the Week Honorable Mention, 1st Team, 4x400m Relay 2nd Team Hurdles Mark Goldberg Discus Throw Alena Brown Joseph Tramer Ava Haynes Honorable Mention Rocky River Alex Binder 2nd Place, 4x100m Samantha Friedman Honorable Mention, Brett Leikin Tournament Relay Ava Haynes 100m Dash Jennifer Warren Matt Stahm Champion, 1st Singles Alena Brown Evan Winston 1st Team, 4x800m Relay Coach of the Year Mark Goldberg Ava Haynes Honorable Mention, Melissa Friedman Steve Baraona 2nd Place Renecia McMillian Team 1600m Run Alana Oif Senior All-Star Jennifer Warren 2nd Place, 2nd Doubles Danny Weiss Talya Sterling Josh Arian 2nd Place, 4x200m Max Sheridan Relay Emily Sykes Elliot Rosenbaum 2nd Team, 200m Dash Scott Winer TRACK Alena Brown Matt Stahm Jennifer Warren 3rd Place, 3rd Singles (GIRLS) Samantha Friedman 2nd Team, 1600m Run Jacobs Field All-Star Nicky Espinosa All-Ohio Ava Haynes Josh Arian Emily Sykes CVC 3rd Place, 100m Jennifer Warren Elliot Rosenbaum 2nd Team, 3200m Run Team Champion Hurdles 4th Place, 4x400m Relay Emily Sykes All-Sun MVP Ava Haynes Honorable Mention, Alena Brown Elliot Rosenbaum Mark Goldberg 8th Place, 4x200m Pole Vault Samantha Friedman All-Sun Northeast 1st Team, 1st Singles Relay Randi Polster Ava Haynes Josh Arian Mark Goldberg Alena Brown Honorable Mention, Jennifer Warren Brad Goldberg 1st Team, 2nd Singles Samantha Friedman Discus Throw 4th Place, 1600m Run Garrett Mayers Grant Aronson Ava Haynes Jenae Valentine Emily Sykes 1st Team, 3rd Singles Jennifer Warren Honorable Mention, SOFTBALL Uri Magaram Qualifier, 4x100m Relay WEWS-TV5 Athlete of 100m Hurdles Alena Brown CVC 1st Team, 2nd Doubles the Week Lauren Eaton Ava Haynes st Max Sheridan Ava Haynes Honorable Mention, 1 Team Alec Simon Renecia McMillian CVC 300m Hurdles Babette Cantrall 2nd Team, 1st Doubles Jennifer Warren Team Champion Lauren Eaton Jacqueline Stern Nicky Espinosa nd Regional Competition MVP Honorable Mention, 2 Team Jonathan Nisman Champion, 100m 400m Dash Calli Babin Coach of the Year Jennifer Warren Hurdles 1st Team, 100m Hurdles Alena Brown Rachel Freiman Gregg Goldberg Ava Haynes Ava Haynes Honorable Mention, Nicole Pekoc 3rd Place, 4x100m 800m Run Honorable Mention 1st Team, 100m Dash TRACK Relay Jennifer Warren Alana Oif Taylor Hines Alena Brown Honorable Mention, Natali Vannoy (BOYS) 1st Team, 200m Dash CVC Ava Haynes Ava Haynes 1600m Run 2nd Team, 110m Renecia McMillian 1st Team, 400m Dash Rebecca Wolkoff TENNIS Hurdles Jennifer Warren Jennifer Warren Honorable Mention, All-Ohio Airion Watkins-Clark 3rd Place, 4x200m 1st Team, 800m Run 3200m Run Qualifiers, 1st Doubles 2nd Team, 300m Relay Talya Sterling Rebecca Wolkoff Grant Aronson Hurdles Alena Brown Coach of the Year Mark Goldberg Airion Watkins-Clark Samantha Friedman Willie Smith Ava Haynes Jennifer Warren 18 Spring Sports 2007

The girls’ track team won the Conference championship title for the second consecutive year. Bottom row, from left: Eden Golan, Akilah Porter, Rebecca Wolkoff, Emily Sykes, Randi Polster, Melissa Friedman, Brittany Crosby; middle row: Talya Sterling, Ashley Milliner, Jasmine Kaiser, Alena Brown, Melissa Rubenstein, Brittany Milliner, Kali Morgenstern, Lauren Eaton; top row: Coach Wayne Ward, Coach Willie Smith, Ava Haynes, Samantha Friedman, Jenae Valentine, Jennifer Warren, Alana Oif, Coach Jamie Lader, Coach Kelvette Beacham.

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BEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR ATHLETES 74 percent of Bison spring athletes maintained a 3.0 grade point average for third quarter grades.

Jeremy Adler Abram Feldman Jordan Krantz Michael Pinhasi Max Sullivan Zach Amdur Caren Feldman Lindsay Larkey Randi Polster Emily Sykes Akash Appachi Rachel Freiman Brett Leikin A.J. Rabovsky Daniel Tamarkin Gilad Ashpis Scott Friedland Chad Leikin Jordan Reiner Allison Teitelbaum Calli Babin Melissa Friedman Uri Magaram Elliot Rosenbaum Joseph Tramer Andrew Bankhurst Samantha Friedman Mollie Marcus Sam Rosenbaum Jenae Valentine Matthew Baron Michael Garson Garrett Mayers Melissa Rubenstein Natali Vannoy Josh Blankfeld Jacque Gary Renecia McMillian Ingerid Schee Hersh Varma Ricky Bortz Arielle Gerstenhaber Greg Melzak Suzanne Schiavone Jennifer Warren Katherine Bruening Eden Golan Brittany Milliner Amanda Seidel Danny Weiss Babette Cantrall Brad Goldberg Abhinav Mohan Ling Shen Alex Wertheim Kelsey Celleghin Mark Goldberg Kali Morgenstern Max Sheridan Justin Wexler Bradley Charna Andrew Goldblum Kevin Moss Eric Silverman Rebecca Wolkoff Phillip Cohen Samantha Golovan Joshua Musch Sara Silverman Scott Winer Brittany Crosby Danny Greenberg Sara Muschkin Alec Simon Brian Wright Andrew Darvin Jeremy Harris Jonathan Nisman Alex Small Kara Zelman Scott Diamond Ava Haynes Alana Oif Brandon Smith Lauren Eaton Sevy Harris Juanita Padilla Justin Sperling Dale Edwards Emi Hitomi Parimal Patel Talya Sterling Nicky Espinosa Nozomi Hitomi Brett Peskin Jacqueline Stern 19 Mark Your Calendars For 2007 Homecoming! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, AT 5:30 P.M. HOMECOMING PARADE (Beachwood Middle School to Beachwood High School via Shakercrest and Fairmount)

BONFIRE At Beachwood High School immediately following the parade

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 HOMECOMING GAME Bison vs. Orange High School Time To Be Announced (watch your email and local media)

JOIN IN THE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION!

For more information, call 216/464-2600, ext. 259, or email [email protected]

Search for Children with Disabilities School districts across the state of Ohio are participating in an or other educational agency personnel. The school will also maintain a effort to identify, locate, and evaluate all children from birth through 21 list of those employees who may have access to records. years of age who may have disabilities. Disability, in this instance, The school district or other educational agency will inform the means such conditions as hearing impairments, visual impairments, parents when personally identifiable information collected, main- speech or language impairments, specific learning disabilities, emotion- tained, or used is no longer needed to provide educational services to ally disturbed, multiple disabilities, mental retardation, other health the child. All personally identifiable data will be kept for at least five impairments, physical impairments, autism, and traumatic brain injury. years or longer if required for audit purposes or otherwise required by Public schools have responded vigorously to federal and state mandates law. requiring the provision of a free appropriate public education regardless Parents and students have rights in this process. Parents have the of a child's disability. But before school districts can serve children, right to: they must be found. Many children with disabilities are not visible • Review their child’s records; because they do not function in the mainstream of the community, such • Refuse permission to release information (except as required by or as children who are homeless and children of migrant families. Also, permitted by law to be released); and many unidentified children with disabilities are preschoolers. Parents • Request that information they believe to be inaccurate, misleading or may not be aware their child has a disability or that there are programs in violation of their child’s privacy or other rights be changed. The dis- and services available. trict has a process to resolve disagreements about information collected. The school district will ask for information about the child, asking The school district has appointed Lauren Broderick to make sure such questions as: What is the problem? What has already been done that information about students is kept confidential. Ms. Broderick may about the problem? What background information is available? This be contacted at the Beachwood City School District Central Office, information may be collected in several ways including interviews, 24601 Fairmount Blvd., 216/464-2600, ext. 234. observations, screening and testing. This information may be obtained The school district's policies and procedures for special education from parents and the student or from other agencies that have informa- are available from the office of the superintendent, Richard A. tion about the student. This information will be used to decide whether Markwardt, Ph.D. the child has a disability and needs special services. The school district operates a Child Information Management All information collected will be held in strict confidence and System that assures a practical method of identifying which children released to others only with parent permission or as allowed by law. are currently receiving special education services and which children For example, the school district will send records on request to a school are not. Certain data regarding children are maintained within this district or other educational agency in which a student intends to enroll. system. The parents may have a copy of those records upon request. School districts are interested in meeting the needs of children with The school district will keep a record of all persons who review disabilities. If you have or know of a child who may have a disability, confidential records with the exception of authorized school employees contact the Beachwood School District for more information and help. 20 “Art from the Heart” Showcases Fine Arts

Sevy Harris plays the violin as she greets Arts Festival patrons.

Jake and Ryan Muencz look at arts and crafts displayed by Misha Kandel. More than 500 Beachwood community members of all ages PTO, Brueggers, strolled the grounds of Beachwood High School and Beachwood Caribou Coffee, Middle School during the 2007 Beachwood City Schools Arts Costco, Second Festival “Art from the Heart” showcasing fine arts in Sole, Be Well Beachwood Schools. Solutions, The day’s events kicked off with a 5k run/walk and contin- Mitchell’s Ice ued with a variety of free art and music activities for the commu- Cream, Giant Eagle nity, including hands-on art projects, student art displays, story- and Steve’s Sports. telling and mini-concerts by orchestra, band and vocal music stu- The event was dents. The festival concluded with a Spring Pops Concert fea- coordinated by turing the Middle School and High School bands. Beachwood fine All proceeds will benefit the Beachwood City Schools K-12 arts teachers under Bryden music teacher Darlene Haight Arts Department. Many thanks to event sponsors American the direction of Lisa accompanies a group of young musicians Heart Association, Barnes and Noble, Beachwood Community Goldman. on the electric keyboard.

Moody’s Investors Service Upgrades Beachwood Schools’ Rating continued from page 1 budgetary pressures, along with timely voter support for revenue enhancement, are crucial to the district maintaining the high credit rating,” Ms. Mills continued. “According to Moody’s, the quality Aa1 rating,” the agency reported. median full value of property for a Aa-1-rated school district is Moody’s also said it believes “the district’s sizable $2.2 bil- $7 billion. Our full market value is $2 billion. lion tax base will continue to experience growth due to its favor- “We are very pleased with this independent outside confir- able proximity to Cleveland and the presence of available land mation of our financial operations,” she said. for future development.” The report continued, “The district’s “The upgraded rating reflects the district’s wealthy suburban tax base is approximately 53% commercial, providing diversity Cleveland tax base, sound finances supported by an excellent to the high-quality residential developments within the district.” voter history, and modest debt burden with no future borrowing Moody’s Investors Service is among the world’s most expected,” said Moody’s in its report. respected and widely utilized sources for credit ratings, research The agency said it expects the district’s sound financial and risk analysis. The agency provides research data and operations will continue given the recently approved (2005) analytic tools for assessing credit risk and publishes market- operating levy, an excellent voter history and a conservative leading credit opinions, deal research and commentary, serving financial forecast. “Moody’s believes continued prudent finan- more than 9,300 customer accounts at some 2,400 institutions cial management allowing for a cushion against unforeseen around the globe. 21 PTO Garage Sale Raises $18,000 for Schools Proceeds Will Fund Jump Start Program Generous proceeds from the 2007 Community PTO Garage print for parents target body composition and caloric intake Sale will enable the District to launch the physical education goals, recommended fitness and weight training programs, sport- program Jump Start. specific activities and personal optimal fitness programs based Jump Start will allow the District’s PE teachers to assess on individual needs.” each student’s overall fitness level and develop an individualized The program is not just limited to students, she contin- fitness plan, explained Bryden PE teacher Kim Nowak. “The ued. “We hope to utilize the program to provide individual program will allow us to record data for each child and then send assessments for staff, family and community members as it home to parents,” she said. “We will be able to develop fit- well. ness portfolios for students that will accompany them from “This program has so much to offer our District in terms of kindergarten through grade 12.” our Wellness Program. It will help improve the fitness levels and PTO’s generous donation will provide funds for teacher overall wellness of our students, advise them on healthy nutrition training, heart rate monitors and computer equipment. Using the choices and provide education to help them make wise decisions equipment, teachers will provide individual assessments on Body throughout their lives.” Mass Index, blood pressure, cardiovascular fitness, grip and Many thanks to Community PTO for its ongoing support of much more, said Mrs. Nowak. “We will be able to design and valuable enrichment programs for our students.

High School Student Engineers Learn Physics Through New Robotics Course Students in the new Honors Physics-Robotics class at the barrier is and Beachwood High School are learning the principles of physics can navigate by engineering and building their own robots. away from it,” the girls explained. “The whiskers can sense if they are being hit from left, right or straight on. The robot is thus able to find its way out of corners and away from other objects.” “My robot is programmed to be sensitive to light using pho- toresistors,” said junior Danielle The pre-engineering curriculum combines traditional class- Weiss (bottom room instruction with a hands-on, problem-solving approach right). “The pro- using robotic science, explained teacher Norm Althausen while gram that I used he helped junior Bobby Weitzner (above) test the capacitor volt- causes the robot age of his robot. “The course presents the fundamentals of elec- to move toward tronics, computer programming and control systems,” he said. shadows. When “Students then use what they have learned to build, program and both photoresis- control robots to engage a number of challenges. tors are in shad- “The course is designed for students who enjoy a hands-on ow, the robot and practical approach to science and are considering a major in moves computers, engineering, or mechatronics in college.” forward, and Juniors Katherine Bruening and Arielle Mueller (top when only one right) designed a robot with “whiskers” that sense barriers. resistor is in “When the whiskers on the robot hit an object, they sense where shadow, the robot pivots toward the shadow.”

22 235 Beachwood Students Honored With “Spinney” Awards for Excellence The proud Beachwood “Spinneys” tradition continued with speaker for the the 2007 presentation of Beachwood Board of Education Awards evening. Scott for Educational Excellence to 235 Beachwood students. entertained the The Excellence Awards (called “Spinneys” because of the audience by spinning disk on the top of the trophies) are presented each year telling of his to students who are recognized outside the Beachwood School spelling bee District for outstanding academic or fine arts achievement. This experience, year marked the 24th Excellence Awards presentation. entitling his AWARD WINNERS INCLUDED: remarks, “To • Five BHS students who earned the nation’s highest academic ‘Bee’ or Not to achievement honors from the National Merit Scholarship and Be.” (For National Achievement Scholarship programs; more on • Participants in the Beachwood High School Junior Council on Scott’s national World Affairs program who won the highest group honors at experience, see three national Model United Nations conferences this past year; page 5) • A Middle School team of seventh and eighth graders who Third earned a state championship in the academic competition grader Katya Knowledge Master Open; Pioro also was • Elementary and middle school students who won regional hon- honored as ors in the creative problem-solving competition Destination program cover Imagination; artist. • Young musicians who earned 32 awards in band, orchestra and Many vocal performance from the Ohio Music Educators Association; thanks to • Writers, editors and artists for the high school newspaper The Community Beachcomber and yearbook The Oculus who were recognized PTO for spon- for excellence by the Northeast Ohio Scholastic Press soring the Association. Excellence 2007 Excellence Awards keynote speaker Seventh grader Scott Remer, Cuyahoga County Scripps Awards dessert Scott Remer and program cover artist Katya Spelling Bee champion and national qualifier, served as keynote reception. Pioro.

2007 Beachwood Board of Education Awards for Educational Excellence

Bryden Elementary Cathy Perloff Chelsea Glosser David Stern Allison Diamond Sam Kay Melissa Rubenstein School Christina Phelps Sam Goldman Cody Swanson Sean Driscoll Masha Khusid Abby Rubin Bagatur Askaryan Ryan Reilly Ho Jai Han David Tamkin Max Eden Jae-Won Kim Jeremy Rzepka Jessica Friedman Brenna Rosen Kei Hitomi Danielle Taylor Nick Espinosa Joe Kozelka Michael Sadler Claudia Gill Grant Ross Alex Hohl Imani Tibbs Abram Feldman Katie Landis Julie Sanders Madeline Gottfried Jotham Sadan Derek Hyams Laura Tramer Olivia Fine Kelly Lang Suzanne Schiavone Jasmine Howard Jon Shapiro Phillip Jakubowitz Isaiah Watts Gabe Firestone Lindsay Larkey Paige Schiller Terence Jayapuram Corey Shupp Ori Kariv Amelia Wester Jonathan Fish Adam Lauretig Ramie Schneider Karishma Lachhwani Armani Smith Jordan Kaye Xiaoshan Yu Shani Fox Sung Hoon Lee Alec Simon Neel Lachhwani Noah Sterling Chris Lardie Chenyu Zang Rachel Freiman Benjamin Levinsky Jennie Anne Simson Hannah Leland Sisi Tang Joshua Lauretig Yuxi Zheng Scott Friedland Lisa Lewicki Justin Sperling Emily Melzak Emily Topilow Johannah Litwin Ori Friedman Tamar Lisbona Alexandra Stern Elaine Millas Heather Wieder Rebecca Liu Beachwood High Jacquelyn Gary Uri Magaram Jacqueline Stern Simon Perilla Nathan Wolkoff Ananya Marathe School Marina Gidalevich Shali Mahna Dan Tamarkin Anna Post Joseph Marmerstein Cat Alaimo Eden Golan Gabe Margolis Toni Tenn Tinglin Shi Beachwood Middle Yumi Matsuyama Karen Allenick Molly Goldman Peter Martin Aleaha Thrower Zoe Simon School Sula Medovoy Matt Anderson Danny Goodman Hiroko Matsuyama Vlad Turovskiy Alix Aboussouan Ari Meskin Akash Appachi Lauren Goodman Masami Matsuyama Amy Van Hilltop Elementary Elliot Angart Isabella Moon Gilad Ashpis Jessie Greenberg Greg Melzak Hersh Varma School Tigran Askaryan Sarah Newman Jacob Ashpis Marissa Greenwald Eli Miller Randi Vinocur Zach Davis Blake Atherton Sihun Noh Kate Atherton Charlotte Gross Brittany Milliner Jennifer Warren Marilyn Farley Elijah Balogh Sophie Park Alex Aylyarov Allie Hammond Alexa Millstein Jessica Weberman Hannah Firestone Chelsea Beytas Susan Reisman Matt Baron Yuh Jung Han Brett Musick Danny Weiss Hannah Frayman Hilary Blank Scott Remer David Beytas Hannah Harris Jon Nisman Taryn Weiss Bryan Gemler Alec Brown Duncan Rodriguez Mark Beytas Sevy Harris Brittany Norton Robert Weitzner Areej Hasan Andrew Bruening Louis Rosenbaum Lindsay Bialosky Todd Harris Carlos Padilla Ben Wengel Gordon Hong Amnon Carmi Nicole Rubenstein Rachel Biben Ava Haynes Eric Parris Alex Wertheim Bing Hu Simon Cho Tony Sappell Jordan Blank Austin Haynesworth Evan Peskin Jaime Winer David Kang Aaron Danielpour Jared Seidel Eddie Bobincheck Erica Henkin DeWayne Phoenix Dustin Wolf Andrew Kitay Emily Danzig Philip Schiavone Katherine Bruening Emi Hitomi Randi Polster Shannon Wood-Cattell Rebecca Kuang Ashley Dudley Aaron Sciborowski Evan Burg Nozomi Hitomi Ben Reisman Molly Yahr Wooyoung Lee Maya Eddie Nate Sheridan Katelyn Burkeen Ethan Isaacson Bryan Riley Josh Yanowitz David Litwin Nathan Fine Jared Skoff Kelsey Celleghin Ashley Jacobs Laura Robertson Sean Zimmerman Cindy Liu Courtney Fishman Zoe Smith Brittany Crosby Josh Jacobs Michaela Ross Toni Nicholas Amy Gelman Judy Son Andrew Darvin Aaron Kahn Craig Rothenberg 23 BHS Teachers Mrs. Katz, Mr. Deegan Earn Outstanding Educator Awards The Beachwood School District takes great pride in hon- oring two Beachwood High School teachers who received prestigious regional honors this past spring – Carole Katz, recipient of the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Award, and Greg Deegan, Wal-Mart & Sam’s Club Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Katz teaches AP Calculus and Honors Pre-Calculus and also serves as the Math Department Subject Coordinator for Grades 7 through 12 and the advisor to National Honor Society. She is the Beachwood representative for PROM/SE project (Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Math and Science Education) and an active participant in the SMART (Science and Math Achievement Required for Tomorrow) consortium. She is also a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar, a member of the Ohio Mathematics Education Leadership Council, and a member of the Ohio Graduation Test Content Advisory Committee. All of her AP Calculus students earned the highest grade of 5 on the 2006 AP test, resulting in this statement from Carole Katz, winner of the Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Award College Board: “According to College Board’s Advanced from the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics, with Placement Report to the Nation, Beachwood High School has her students (front, from left) Rui Dai, Lindsey Smith, (back) Jason one of the strongest AP programs in Ohio in AP Calculus AB.” Tabachnick, Elina Gidelivich, Coby Ashpis and Ben Levinsky. Mr. Deegan, who teaches Social Studies at Beachwood High School, was nominated by senior Juanita Padilla for the Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club Teacher of the Year Award. Juanita wrote, “Mr. Deegan is an inspiring teacher who shows us how we can be our best and become good citizens of the world. He inspires us to better ourselves, volunteer and study. He helps us understand and presents us with opportunities to succeed.” Mr. Deegan is on the Teacher Leadership Team of the national non-profit organization Facing History and Ourselves. He is chair of the District’s Differential Achievement Committee and has served as chair of the Social Studies Department and as a Beachwood teacher mentor. In 2005-06, Mr. Deegan spent a year in Hungary as a Fulbright Exchange teacher. Mr. Deegan received a $1,000 check for the BHS Social Studies Department. He plans to apply a portion of the funds Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club Teacher of the Year Greg Deegan holds the toward Amnesty International, for which he serves as student symbolic check he received that will be utilized by the Social Studies advisor. Department. He was nominated by senior Juanita Padilla (right).

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