Summer 2015 CLAYMONT THE CLAYMONT CONNECTION FOUNDATION Encouraging and enhancing the academic excellence of Claymont Schools ALUMNI AWARDS 2015 The Claymont Foundation held their annual Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 6 pm at Claymont High School. The 2016 Alumni Awards Dinner will be held on May 14, 2016. Alumnus of the Year The Alumnus of the Year Award winner is Zachary Bolithio (C ’01) Award is awarded to an Zachary Bolitho is Assistant Professor of Law at Campbell University School of Law in individual who has demonstrated Raleigh, North Carolina where he teaches courses in Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Federal life-time leadership and abilities in Criminal law, and Trial Advocacy. He earned his Juris Doctorate at The Ohio State University his or her chosen field College of Law and his B.A. at Mount Union College. Former Recipients Bolitho holds many honors/awards: Selected by the US Department of Justice, Office 2014 Dr. David Ervin of Overseas Prosecutorial Development and Training to train lawyers and judges in the 2013 Lt. Col. Jason J. Jones Republic of Georgia regarding the rule of law. He has received the Criminal Chief’s Award for 2012 Jeanne Hayes Neighbor Exceptional Service to the US Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of Tennessee; US Secret 2011 Debra Reed Anastasiadis Service, Knoxville Division, Outstanding Prosecutor Award and US Department of Veterans 2010 Lonnie Welch Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Outstanding prosecutor Award. Bolitho was selected as 2009 Mark Pickenstein the 2014-2015 Professor of the Year by the law school student body. 2008 Alan Pocock 2007 Chris Huff He is a member of Southside Church, Federal Bar Association of Eastern District of North 2006 Dwain Colvin Carolina, and volunteers as Legal Advisor to High School Mock Trial Team. 2005 Milan Lint Bolitho’s family includes his wife, Kayla and son, Sutton. He is the son of Jack and Connie 2004 John Hubbard Bolitho. 2003 Nick Mourouzis 2002 Terry Cox Melinda Vanfossen 2001 Les Carter The Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award winner is 2000 Dr. Barry Richardson Willard (C, 1974). 1999 John Ong Melinda Willard has been in the field of nursing for over thirty years including Mercy Medical Center, the office of R.G. Nalawdi, M.D., and most recently enjoyed 17 years as school The Distinguished nurse at Claymont City Schools. Alumnus Award is presented Willard earned her nursing degree at the Grant Hospital School of Nursing, B.A. Malone to a person who has dedicated his or her life or career to the service of University and her Master’s Degree at Ashland University. She has been involved in numerous humanity. activities where she served the Twin City Civic League, Quest Club, Bowerston Public Library and the Claymont Foundation. She is a member of the First Christian Church of Uhrichsville. Former Recipients 2014 Melissa Young Willard’s family includes her husband, Mark; sons Steven and David and grandson, Hudson. 2013 Amy Burkett Another grandson will join the family this summer. She is the daughter of Shirley and the late 2012 Ted Arthurs Melvin Vanfossen. 2011 Dr. Kurt Fondriest 2010 Jackie Rae Davis Putnam 2015 Alumni Banquet Sponsors Campbell Family Clayland Lions Club 2009 Lynn Benedum Angelozzi Greg DiDonato Jim & Jeanne Carrothers Claymont Central Office Staff 2008 Sally Kuba Bonner Collin Fawcett, Edward Jones Investments Rich & Beth DiDonato Community Hospice Alexis Lindsay Digital Electronics Systems, Inc. 2007 Wendy Gram Brick First National Bank of Dennison Blair & Jodi Hillyer Shawn Lindsay Mako’s Market & Pharmacy 2005 Natalie Lupi Lemuel Dairy Farm - Steve & Jill Henry Rob & Beth Lint Nicholas J Reynolds CPA 2004 Dr. Sue Kuba Neil Putnam Rob & Sally Murry Northside Auto Repair, LTD 2003 Blair Hillyer WTUZ Radio 99.9 FM Nic and Martha Reynolds Papa John’s Pizza 2002 Dr. Neal Craft Dover Phila Federal Credit Union John & Robin Rocchi Superior Clay Corporation Bub & Bonnie Smith Truck Sales Leasing, Inc. 2001 George & Dr. Angelo Demis Dennison Rotary Club 2015 Alumni Banquet Patrons Lori Statler, Claymont CSD Treasurer Tusc. Co. Title Co. LLC 2000 Dr. Walter Maurer Jeff & Jackie Triplett Lynn & Dan Angelozzi Uhrichsville First United 1999 Dr. Jeff McCullough Jeff & Pam Wright Methodist Church Nicholas Bolitho Alban Title, LLC Joe & Barb Bollon Rita McPeak & Gene Kusmiak Benson’s Market & Catering Smith Ambulance CLAYMONT CONNECTION The Teacher of the Year The Teacher of the Year Award recipient is Doug Besozzi (C,1999). Award is given to a teacher in the Doug Besozzi is in his tenth year as a teacher at Claymont City Schools. He currently Claymont School System. This award teaches sixth grade Math. He has taught Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies and has is based on the quality of teaching, taught in grades six, seven and eight. impact on students, commitment to the He received his Bachelor’s in Education- Middle Childhood, grades 4-9 Math and Social educational process and the pursuit of lifetime learning and is based on Studies in 2005 from Cleveland State University and has taken continuing education classes nomination by his/her peers. at Muskingum University and University of Phoenix. Besozzi was a four time Academic Athletic Excellence Award winner while playing Former Recipients baseball at Cleveland State. He also was the recipient of the Luke Easter – Wahoo Club 2014 Jeanne Carrothers 2013 Chad Peterman Memorial Scholarship winner. While at Claymont, he was named an All-Ohioan in baseball. 2008 Sherill Struchen He is a T-ball coach and helps to provide the opportunity for Claymont students to 2012 Joe Lunsford participate in the Tuscarawas County Math Tournament. 2011 Amy Barnabi Besozzi announces local baseball games on WBTC 1540 am radio. 2010 Dianne Albaugh He and his wife Leslie (Laughlin), also a 1999 Claymont graduate, reside in New 2009 Scott Buxton Philadelphia with their son Brooks and daughter Brynn. 2008 Sherill Maxwell Struchen A $500 grant will be awarded to Besozzi for his classroom by Scott and Jenifer Luikart. 2007 Kelsi Barnhart 2006 Barb Arnold 2005 Elizabeth Bausch The Citizen of the Year Award The Citizen of the Year Award winner is Martha Campbell (C, 1980). is awarded to an individual who has Martha Campbell received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from The Ohio been active in community education State University. She has been the office manager for the Tuscarawas County Engineer for and awareness. 26 years and currently serves as the President of the Cordle Cares Foundation and the Ohio Former Recipients State Alumni Club of Tuscarawas County. She is the Executive Director of the Miss Clayland 2014 Harry D. “Butch” Watkins Scholarship Program and the Chair of the Tuscarawas County Democratic Party Central 2013 Paul Fanti Committee and serves on the Executive Committee of the Ohio Democratic Party. 2012 Charlene Pool Kehl Campbell is a Legislative Advocate for The Ohio State University and a volunteer for the 2011 Mary Ellen Campbell 2010 Tom & Sue Huff 2nd & 7 Foundation, New Pointe Community Church, Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, the Driven 2009 David Smith Foundation and the Claymont Foundation. She serves as a storyteller, Mrs. Claus and the “elf 2008 Mike & Beth Cox Kopp scheduler” for the Polar Express Train Ride. Over the years, she has contributed her time to 2007 Don Wright the Claymont School Board, Claymont Drama Department, Garaway Drama Department, 2006 Gay LaPorte Cox Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County, Tuscarawas County Democratic Women, America’s Walk 2005 Jeff Arthurs for Diabetes, Claymont Jaycees, Claymont Jaycee Housing and Lighthouse Youth Center. 2004 Clyde “Pog” Ervin Martha has been recognized for her community service by the Ohio State Stadium 2003 Dave Long Scholarship Alumni Society, Pillars Club, Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, Miss America 2002 John Page Organization, Miss Ohio Scholarship Program and the Twin City Chamber of Commerce. 2001 Lulu Benedetto She was named the 2009 Lucille Nussdorfer Tuscarawas County Woman of the Year. 2000 Shirley Griffin She is the daughter of Mary Ellen Campbell and the late Chuck Campbell, who have also 1999 Elmer “Skip” & Marylee McClave dedicated many hours of their lives to serving the community. The Alumnus Achievement Award is given to a person whose contributions have made an impact on society and the community. The Alumnus Achievement Award winner is Clyde R. Arnold. (U, 1958). Clyde Arnold graduated from and played basketball at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh Former Recipients and furthered his education through the Goodyear Management Training Program. 2014 John E. “Jack” Dooling Jr. 2013 Robert “Bob” Michels Arnold’s business career spans more than forty years. He was a foreman and plant manager 2012 Mark Luikart at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Upon leaving Goodyear he became Plant Manager and vice 2011 Dr. David Jackson president of operations for two divisions of Amerace Corporation then became president of 2010 Sam Anton Terakedis Amerace MP Division and later became owner. After selling Amerace, he invested in and 2009 Brad Hillyer built a facility for a new company, DPI. He is now retired. 2008 Daryl Hicks His awards include the Judge Samuel Weirs Award given for leadership, athletics, and 2007 Scott Peters academics; the Duquesne University Basketball Hall of Fame; the Who’s Who in American 2006 Mark Belgya Business; the Greater Tri Cities Award in Tennessee in 1995. 2005 Dave Adams Arnold and his wife, Loretta, reside in Bluff City, Tennessee. His family includes a son, Jess, 2004 Fred Bollon daughter, Samantha and granddaughters Alexandra and Samantha. 2003 Jock & Lois Whitman Grandison 2002 Sam Fausto 2001 Steve Long 2000 Hudson Hillyer 1999 Greg DiDonato CLAYMONT CONNECTION 2014-2015 Claymont Foundation Teacher Grants The Claymont Foundation has awarded grants for projects in the Claymont School District in the amount of $25,143.33.