Your Schools Summer 2016

Summer 2016
Diplomas Granted to Class of 2016
“The Kings and Queens of 2016”
(2016 Class Motto)
The reign of “the kings and queens
of 2016” ended June 1st at Bedford
High School’s 131st Commencement
ceremony at Cleveland State
University’s Wolstein Center.
BHS Principal Samuel J. Vawters
welcomed the 256 members of
the Class of 2016 and their guests.
“Every year, each graduating class
continues to raise the standard by
shattering the goals of the previous
graduating class,” he said. “Each and every year,
I am amazed and in awe of our students and their
accomplishments.” He highlighted several of the
class’s collective and individual special achievements. (To read more about these achievements,
see the “Did You Know?” article on the district
website: www.bedford.k12.oh.us/News.)
Mr. Vawters recognized the teachers of the year
from each school: Erin Black, Glendale Primary
School; Kristen Sutter, Central Primary School,
Kathy Coughlin, Carylwood Intermediate School;
Sarah Popovic, Columbus Intermediate School;
Crystal Brooks, Heskett Middle School; and
Heather Starn, Bedford High School. Ms. Starn,
a BHS social studies teacher, then addressed the
students, encouraging them to take calculated risks
throughout their lives. “Taking risks can lead to
great rewards, like new experiences and career
opportunities. Taking risk can also help you face the
fear of failure and build your confidence,” she said.
Class officers Chase McCullough (president), Asia
Jones (vice president), Jasmine Davis (secretary), and
Brittany Festa (treasurer) presented Superintendent
Andrea Celico with the class gift. “The Class of 2016
has decided to start a fund of $2,000 for a new digital
sign for the front of Bedford High School to mirror
the beautiful new scoreboard in the stadium,” Chase
said. “We are proud to lay the groundwork for such a
wonderful addition to our school.” Dr. Celico thanked
the class for the thoughtful gift and introduced senior
speakers April Walter and Chase McCullough.
April spoke about bravery and overcoming fear, as
she came from a small Catholic grade school and
was scared she would not fit in at Bedford High.
But “from the very first day, I felt a part of the Bearcat
family,” she said. “I soon learned that the Class of
2016 was a tight-knit community. We were a family, a royal family. Back then, we were just princes
and princesses who needed much guidance…..and
we have grown into the Kings and Queens of 2016
despite the many challenges, setbacks and losses we
experienced through the journey of making Bedford
High School our kingdom.”
Chase spoke about a valuable lesson he learned from
his years of volunteering at a daycare center; that is,
how crucial it is for every child to have an adult who
will always act as a champion in the child’s life. He
thanked each member of the BHS faculty, staff, and
administration. “You have all shaped and changed
our lives in some way. Each of you is someone’s
champion,” he said. He encouraged his classmates to
become a champion in someone’s life. “I want you to
love, care and nurture someone who may not see it
anywhere else.”
Following the awarding of diplomas, Mr. Vawters
directed the class members to move their tassels from
the right of their mortarboards to the left, making
them “official” graduates of Bedford High School.
Congratulations to each of you, and the best of luck
for a happy and successful future.
Pictured from top to bottom: 1. Rashund Key, 2. A Cappella
Choir, 3. April Walter, 4. Chase McCullough, 5. l-r: Cashe’
Davis, Makayla Freeman, Makenzie Freeman, and Amy Hanna,
6. Jesse Littleton
Head of the Class, 2016
Five students graduated at the top of the
Class of 2016. All graduated Summa
Cum Laude (3.9 or higher GPA). Listed
here are some of their high school
activities, scholarships and future plans.
Michael Mohnasky
• Plans to attend Mt. Vernon
Nazarene College to study
mechanical engineering
• Activities: Blood Drive, NHS,
UBS, Track, Ski Club
• Scholarships: Mount Vernon Nazarene Academic Scholarship, Bedford
Schools Foundation, Bedford Rotary
Club, Joseph Searcy Memorial, Ohio
PTA Academic, BHS PTSA, French
Bartlett Ladies Auxilliary of the VFW
• Favorite High School Class:
AP Calculus
• Favorite High School Teacher:
Mr. Burnside
• Son of Christine and Duane
Mohnasky, Bedford
“The wide variety of AP classes offered
allowed me to broaden my different
disciplines. They opened me up to
new material in a way to prepare me
for college. Mr. Burnside, especially,
influenced me to choose engineering
by the way he presented AP Calculus
and AP Physics. Bedford High School
played a huge role in my life.”
Liam Duffy
• Plans to attend the University of Toledo to study chemical engineering
• Activities: Marching Band (president), Varsity Soccer, NHS, UBS,
Ski Club, Supe’s Troops
• Scholarships: University of Toledo
Academic Award and Engineering
Award, BBOP (2), Grant T. & Kathryn R. Noble
• Favorite High School Classes:
Chemistry and Physics
• Favorite High School Teachers:
Mrs. Keister and Mr. Burnside
• Son of Lenore and Bill Duffy,
Bedford
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From l-r: Michael Mohnasky, Liam Duffy,
Katie Schwab, Christian Howard-Smith
and April Walter
“Bedford High School has been the best
ride of my life. Full of ups and downs,
but it was okay, because my friends and
teachers were always there. I grew into
the person I am today all because of the
experience I had at BHS. I will always
remember to ‘have fun, but don’t play.’”
Katie Schwab
• Plans to attend The College of
Wooster to study neuroscience
• Activities: Marching Band/Color
Guard, UBS, Future Educators of
America, Academic Coaching,
TheArts Stage Crew
• Scholarships: Nora C. Beach
Excellence in Leadership, Michael C.
Robinson Memorial, Ohio Association
of Public School Employees (OAPSE)
• Favorite High School Class:
AP Literature
• Favorite High School Teacher:
Ms. Starn
• Daughter of Pat and Tom Schwab,
Oakwood Village
“Bedford High School has prepared
me for the future by showing me the
importance of strong relationships.
Throughout the last four years, I
developed close relationships with
several teachers, such as Mrs. Seuffert,
Ms. Keister, Ms. Starn, Ms. Dilyard and
Mrs. Brennen, who were always willing
to go above and beyond for their
students.”
Christian Howard-Smith
• Plans to attend The College of
Wooster to study biochemistry
• Activities: NHS, UBS, DECA (president)
• Scholarship: College of Wooster
Academic Award
• Favorite High School Class: Anatomy
• Favorite High School Teacher:
Ms. Dilyard
• Daughter of Arcelia Howard,
Bedford Heights
“Bedford has allowed me the opportunity to participate in UBS, where options
for the future become unlimited. I have
been introduced to so many new colleges that I never thought I was even
good enough to apply to. My teachers,
especially Ms. Dilyard, have pushed me
past my comfort zone and allowed me
to pursue my interests. Bedford High
School has built up my confidence and
has allowed me to never take an opportunity for betterment for granted.”
April Walter
• Plans to attend Baldwin Wallace
University to study political science,
then law
• Activities: Yearbook, Student Senate,
NHS, UBS, Supe’s Troops
• Scholarships: Ohio PTA Memorial,
Baldwin Wallace Trustees Scholarship
• Favorite High School Class:
Biotechnology
• Favorite High School Teacher:
Mrs. Seuffert
Heskett Honors Top Academic Achievers
Anja VanHuffel
Gouldlock
Ian Jones
Brayon Miller
Luke Mohnasky
Celeste Sanders
Heskett Middle School’s highest honor, the prestigious Dale D. Heskett Award was
presented to Anja VanHuffel Gouldlock at the end of the school year. Named in
honor of Bedford Schools’ superintendent from 1950 to 1964, this award is given
in recognition of outstanding scholarship and leadership.
Four other students were recognized as Heskett’s STAR award winners for
exhibiting outstanding Scholarship, Talent, Achievement and Responsibility. STAR
recipients were Ian Jones, Brayon Miller, Luke Mohnasky and Celeste Sanders.
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National Honor Societies
Good Stewards
of the Taxpayers’
Dollars
The Bedford City School
District was once again
awarded this year with two
honors for its good financial
practices. It was awarded
the Auditor of State Award
with Distinction from the
office of the Ohio Auditor
of State upon completion of
a comprehensive financial
audit. Fewer than 5% of
Ohio government agencies
receive this award. The
district was also presented
with the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting by the
Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) of the
United States and Canada
for its comprehensive annual
financial report (CAFR).
Photo of Heskett NJHS: Front, l-r: Mary Catherine Ratkosy (8th grade
assistant principal), Celeste Sanders, Shabrionna Fadzl, Jaize Hudson,
India Matthews, Anijah Slaughter and Virginia A. Golden (principal);
Back: Dan Brinson (8th grade guidance counselor) Luke Mohnasky,
Ian Jones, Anthony Merritt, Jr., Anja VanHuffell Gouldlock, Brayon
Miller, Jamir Sullivan and Jennifer Wolter (NJHS advisor)
Photo of BHS NHS: Front, l-r: Destiny Vannoy Bill, Shayla Ferrell, Rachel Madigan
and Kathryn Kennedy; Middle: Lauren Morgan, Justin Satchel, Daja Lee, and Trinity
Freeman; Back: Kameren Turner, Maurice Ward, Matthew McDonald and Dejuan
Marion.
Twelve students were inducted into the National
Honor Society (NHS) at Bedford High School, and
11 students were inducted into the National Junior
Honor Society (NJHS) at Heskett Middle School. More
than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those
students who have demonstrated excellence in the
areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
NJHS is an offshoot of the high school NHS, established to identify outstanding middle level students.
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Future Directions
A majority of the members of the Bedford High School Class of 2016 plan to
further their education after high school graduation. The following information
was obtained from a survey that each student completed prior to graduation.
As of press time, here are the short-term plans of Bedford High School’s newest
group of alumni.
Apprenticeship Program
Marqual Lamar Butler
Matthew Eric McDonald
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Ashley Denise Johnson
Ashland University
Kari Arlene Tucker
Baldwin Wallace University
Saffiyyah Rahil Aliyy
Ajha World Lee Dean-Phillips
Andrea Monae’ Harris
Danielle Harris
Khemi Adeola Bakara
Salahuddin
Amani Rafiah Saleem
Kacie Lee Soltis
April Noelle Walter
Bowling Green State University
De’asiah Renee Brooks
Amber Nicole Childs
Jesse Austin Littleton
Brianna Deniece Tidmore
Destiny Lynne Vannoy Bill
Bryant & Stratton College
Tiana Dakiya-Charnay Moten
Central State University
Mycal Anise Davis
Patrice Bianca Hodge
Takell Tykee Lawson
Cleveland State University
Amy Marie Hanna
Dynasty Brea Hatchett
Shondajah Lashanae Hawkins
Brittney Taylor Hewston
Daija Christina Hodge
Chanelle Iris Jones
Kelvin Keon Jones
Antoine Kaylon Magic
Andre Anthony McKinley
McKenzie Paige Norris
Sydnee Michelle Piazza
Joseph Dwan Williams, Jr.
Tyrone Romero Williams
Kaylah Danielle Winston
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Cuyahoga Community
College (Tri-C)
Raven Shawnay Baldwin
Damion Joseph Barnes
Kaison Anthony Bell
Calvin Douglas Britten
Michaela Justine Carver
Carolina Cisneros Cabrera
Anton Lamont Cole
Terrell Joshua Dancy
Amhara Ann Denson
Abdoulaye Dia
Tahj Daquane Fisher
Jocelyn Elise Foster
Makenzie Jaquill Freeman
Donavon Shemar Gaines
Dante Trevon Jones
Rashund Lamar Key
Angel Lynn Miller
Cornisha Marie Moore
Briona Mon’et Myles
Traeveon Natrelle Perry
Jarelle Briane Polite
Jordan David Sanders
Aaron Christopher Scott
Shanelle Raye Simpson
Shonissy Faye Simpson
Amani Latrese Marie Spicer
Marquis Deonta Strowder
Dante Lee Tompkins
Nautica Faith Whitted
Eastern Michigan University
JaDaza Ceree’ Bryant
Georgia State University,
Atlanta, Ga.
Summer Lee Rucker
Hiram College
Fre’shawn Dartel Jordan
Alexandria Ayerion Antoinette
Quick
Ashonti Lashea Riase
Hocking College
Melanie Lee Brooks
Kenyon Rasheed Lyons
Inner State Beauty School
Joezhane Kashcha Gore
Jackson State University,
Jackson, Miss.
Janece Dajanae Burns
John Carroll University
Aaron Patrick Howard
Shardasia Monique Wilson
The Class of 2016 had 108
seniors who each volunteered a
minimum of 30 hours to earn an
honor cord for service at commencement. The class earned a
total of 10,569 service hours.
Lake Erie College
Ariel Lenore Jones
Asia Vernice Jones
Lamont Allen Boyd Rhodes
Tayler Michael Stevens
Loyola University of Chicago
Amber Rae Hamilton
Mount Vernon Nazarene
University
Michael Cole Mohnasky
North Carolina A & T State
University, Greensboro, N.C.
Shannon Adai Howse
Notre Dame College of Ohio
Arianna Coron Bond
Tristen Alexander Carr
Chase Michael McCullough
Brandon Avery Nicholson
Khamani Mauriell Williams
Ohio Media School
Jasmine Eloise Davis
Ohio University
Payge R’rion Bass
Trey Javon Cameron
Tatiana Gabrielle Farmer
Brittany Michelle Festa
Shamari Janai Jenkins
Cameron Maurice Odom
Dejae’naye Tishaye Wilkins
Christopher Quinton Williamson
Paul Mitchell The School
Christian Jai Williams
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Kylah Marshe’ Hardy
Police Academy
Joneisha Shanelle Brown
Thomas Moore College,
Crestview Hills, Ky.
Asia Monet’ Powell
Travecca Nazarene University,
Nashville, Tenn.
Rebekah Lynn Davison
U.S. Air Force
Tyriece Anthony Clifford Dettling
Bryanna Desarae Dow
Jeffrey Samuel Lyons
Daija Jaquese Wylie
U.S. Air Force Academy
Ronald Lamar Williams
U.S. Army
Zachary Stanley Boggs
U.S. Marines
Demetrius Levi Benton
Isaiah Armour Hunter
Michael Anthony Law
Daniel Le’Christian Murray
Jebriauna Mon’A Walker
U.S. Navy
Jovon Navell Sophen Besses
Jordan Oneal Williams
University of Akron
Dominique Harris
Jimmie Tyshaun Paul Jenkins
Mariah Camille Johnson
Kai Koocsel Lescook
Myiah Kristene Matlock
Emani Shanea Moss
Devin Alonte Scott
Alawna Kenae Spicer
Michael Antonio Walker
University of Cincinnati
Sebrina Yvonne Brown
Joshua Dean Hanley
Destiny Monah Haynes-Buggs
Celina Josie Lewis-Pride
Johnson & Wales University,
North Miami, Fla.
Keshawn Demetrius Adams
Professional Firefighter Academy,
University of Akron
Desiree Nanae Glanton
Kent State University
Ebony Samirriah Berry
Dante’ Anthony Bonner
Dominique Alexis Brown
Lester James Cammack
Arihaun Cinj’re Gibson
Camryn Sylvester Hunter
Grace Llana Irvin-Dillard
Mansfield Johnson
Sammie Lee Johnson, Jr.
Iamari Elizabeth Menefee
Diana Moraa Ndege
Devonte Kenard Simpson
Devan Marie Stover
Antoinae Dushauna White
Robert Morris University,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Ethan Adam Holmes
University of Kentucky,
Lexington, Ky.
Taryn Ashlee Bell
Christal Denise Carstarphen
Shawnee State University
Anyanna Kissmie Littlejohn
Lily Julianne McKenzie
University of Maryland Eastern
Shore, Princess Anne, Md.
Se’van Dominic Terrelle Thornton
Kent State University-Twinsburg
Jasmine Paige Lindsey
Richard Allan Parsons, II
The Ohio State UniversityNewark
Jenessa Vanessa Maharaj
Stautzenberger College
Kevina Elizabeth Johnson
The College of Wooster
Christian Stephanie Howard-Smith
Katie Ann Schwab
The Ohio State University
Ashlee La’keta Chapman
University of Pittsburgh
Chawntez Latrell Moss
University of South Carolina,
Columbia, S.C.
Antwon Terrell Chandler
University of Toledo
Paul’Asia Monae’ Bradley
Isaiah Kaizel Carr
Artiona Danise DeWeaver
Liam Joseph Duffy
Makayla Jimon Freeman
Brittani Nicole Levett
Treyvon Rachard Morris
Jasmine D’Jean Nowden
Andres Alejandro Gonzalez
David Isaiah Gray
Pierre Ollie Harris
Meguel Eban Jones, II
Joshua Caleb Mathews
Eryka Marshay Hazel Roberts
William J. Wilson
Ursuline College
Carmen Angel Robinson
Chanel Katrina Spencer
Jayna Alexis Zenda
Virginia Marti College
of Art & Design
Shauna Celeste Proctor
West Virginia Wesleyan
College, Buckhannon, W.Va.
Malcolm Ernest Cutner
Wright State University
Dionna Monique May
Youngstown State University
Angel Renee Crawford
Gloria Cheray Foster
Janae Shavonne Scott
Two- or Four-Year College/
University
Sean Henry James Bates, Jr.
Jordyn Ashlee Bell
Cameron Michael Brandon
Julia Krystyne Ciocca
Shannon Taylor Clark
Santino Artez Dean
Kenneth Lee Driscol, Jr.
Da’Ron Deontre Falkner
Melinda Grace Hahn
Sabrina Brazil Huff
Trevaughn Jackson
Armani Adeil Karam
Ty Robert Kirk
Justin Deonte Larkins
Brandon Lamar Moore
Armond Derek Perry
Crystal Tequis Robinson
Tre’von Anthony Slater
Isaiah Micah Young
Jared James Zenda
Business, Trade
or Technical School
Dominic Barbee
Brandon David Belle
Taylor Mone’a Jennings
Johnathan Joseph Patrick
Destiny Alexis Rose
Jabril Douglas Salaam
Enter Workforce
Rebecca Nicole Cooper
Malik Anthony Davis
Jacob Timothy Fowler
Facts About the
Class of 2016
Higher Education
Enter Military
Enter Workforce
Undecided/Unknown
4%
5%
Undecided or Plans Unknown
Santino Dean Ar’tez
Demario Gregory Bonner
Deontae James Boyd
Devin Anthony Brown
Joshua Caleb Caldwell
Donte’ Michael Carter
Reion Demetrious Cook, Jr.
Cashe’ Jamere Davis
Christian Shanae Deaver
Andrew James Douglas
Donald Isaiah Dozier
Rashad Khalee Evans
Mark Randolph-Hatheman
Gaines
Mariama Ladaja Garba
Trevon Anthony Granger
Agalia Afrikka Harris
Jhamella Rychelle Haynes
Devon Lee Langston Henley
Harold Lee Hill
Jawuan Tyshawn Holloway
Matthew Horwath
Tevin DeVante Howard
Sha’Lei Lorine Jennings
Briauna Latrise Jordan
Taylor Rachel Karolczyk
Kayla I’yonna Lett
Kyla Ti’yonna Lett
Swift Darius Lucky
Robert Michael Macklin
Christian Blake Martin
Donte Kordell McClendon
Chantelle Tyree McDearmon
Tyron Harold McDearmon
Indyia Ro’nonda Kavita
McWhorter
Cia-Simone Newell
E’mani Marie-Nicole
Nickerson-Skanes
Stephanie Jordan Patton
Tony Orlando Reese
Orlando William Rightnour
Cecilia Romero Torres
Tyeisha LaShara Sain
Mary Ann Sickle
Eddie Lebaron Smith, III
De’Marco Deresse Williams
Fantaisa Octavia Woods
Local Scholarships Aid
Students in Continuing
Educational Pursuits
The Bedford Board of Education, administration, faculty and
staff offer congratulations to the following Class of 2016
local scholarship recipients. The generosity of the various
community and school organizations and individuals who
fund these scholarships is much appreciated.
Bedford Association of
Administrative & Supervisory
Personnel (B.A.A.S.P.)
Devan Stover
Bedford Education Association
Trey Cameron
Bedford Band & Orchestra
Parents
• Susan Balogh Memorial
Liam Duffy
• Warren C. Miller Memorial
Rebekah Davison
• Dona Laing Memorial
Liam Duffy
• Joseph R. Allie
Jesse Littleton
• Continuance of Music
Cherry Locke & Robert
Mitchell Memorial
Andrea Harris
Bedford Heights
Scholarship Award
JaDaza Bryant
Trey Cameron
Dionna May
Trevon Morris
Destiny Vannoy Bill
Bedford City Schools
Foundation
Andrea Harris
Michael Mohnasky
Amani Saleem
• Chris Valley Memorial
Destiny Vannoy Bill
Bedford Council of PTA
Swift Lucky
• Grant T. & Kathryn R. Noble
Liam Duffy
Bedford Lions Club
• Bert Zahn
Andrea Harris
• Helen Paulson
Jesse Littleton
18%
Bedford High School PTSA
Jasmine Davis
Shamari Jenkins
Chase McCullough
Michael Mohnasky
Amani Saleem
Bedford Rotary Foundation
Michael Mohnasky
Jasmine Nowden
Amani Saleem
Destiny Vannoy Bill
Charles S. & Virginia A. Bright
Memorial
Myiah Matlock
Cleveland Area Minority
Educators Recruitment
Association (C.A.M.E.R.A.)
Chase McCullough
French Bartlett Ladies Auxiliary
of the VFW
Michael Mohnasky
Khemi Salahuddin
Friends of the Southeast Library
Chase McCullough
Fuhrmeyer Memorial Art
Devin Stover
Glendale PTA Nora C. Beach
Excellence in Leadership
Katie Schwab
Hudec Dental
Chase McCullough
Christopher Koger Memorial
Chase McCullough
Ohio Assn. of Public School
Employees Local 136 (OAPSE)
Katie Schwab
Ohio PTA Memorial
Michael Mohnasky
Orlando Rightnour
April Walter
Ernest F. Petrilli Memorial
Rebekah Davison
Myiah Matlock
C. Michael Robinson Memorial
Katie Schwab
Joseph C. Searcy Memorial
Michael Mohnasky
73%
Southeast Region
Chamber of Commerce
Trey Cameron
Destiny Vannoy Bill
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Rotary Honors Career-Tech Students
Outstanding Bedford High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students were honored at the Bedford Rotary Club’s
58th Annual Recognition Banquet May 4th at the Birchwood Party Center in Walton Hills. Pictured standing, l-r: Jarod Green
(Building & Property Management), Jared Zenda (Automotive Technology), Christian Howard-Smith (Marketing Education),
Abdoulaye Dia (Automotive Technology), Robert Taylor, Jr. (Teacher Academy), Donte Bonner (Media Arts), and Myiah
Matlock (Petrilli Scholarship Award Winner). Seated l-r: Miramba Garba (Cosmetology), Jayna Zenda (Health Science),
Chanel Spencer (Business Management), Raven Baldwin (Financial Management), and Destiny Vannoy Bill (Biotechnology).
Not pictured: Rebekah Davison (Petrilli Scholorship Award Winner).
Dress Code Update
The student dress code for Bedford Schools has been
revised to include ANY solid color tops, dresses and
jumpers. Parents and students, please familiarize
yourselves with the entire dress code before returning
back to school. The dress code can be found on the
district’s website at www.bedford.k12.oh.us under both
the Parents and the Students dropdown menus.
Start Mentoring!
The Mentoring Network is a nonprofit organization
whose mission is to help students by “Instilling
Character, Confidence and Leadership through
Mentoring.” The mentors have worked with students
in the Bedford City Schools for several years and are
hoping to recruit new mentors in order to serve more
students. “Volunteer mentors for Heskett Middle School
are greatly needed to help us positively impact our
young men and young ladies,” said Mentoring Network
Community Relations Coordinator Sandra Weeden.
“When you become a mentor with The Mentoring
Network, you’ll not only receive training, but will also
get ongoing support through workshops, one-on-one
coaching and weekly communications from our team,”
explained Keith Tousley, President of the organization.
“This will allow you to fully enjoy the experience of
mentoring while not feeling alone in the process of
helping shape a young person’s life.”
Administrative Updates
James P. Meyer was appointed in May as the district’s Director
of Technology and Information Systems. Kenneth D. Elder was
named the new Principal of Carylwood Intermediate Schools.
For more information, visit: www.bedford.k12.oh.us/News.
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For more information, contact Rosanna Ryan (girls’
character development coordinator) at 440-773-7848
or [email protected], or Ben Price (boys’
character development coordinator) at 216-213-6178
or [email protected].
Dr. DoJuana Hairston
(Jones)
David Kennedy
Alan J. Sutton
Erica N. Burks
James A. Green
Erika L. Harper
Six Inducted into Halls of Fame
Six new members were inducted into the Bedford High School Halls of Fame. Dr. DoJuana Hairston (Jones) (Class of 1986),
David Kennedy (Class of 2000), and Alan J. Sutton (Class of 1974) were inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.
Dr. Hairston is a clinical therapist with her own private practice, who is also on the staff of a large medical group.
Mr. Kennedy is the founder and CEO of TrustedSec and Binary Defense Systems, two information security companies.
Mr. Sutton is the president of the Service-Tech Corporation, a multi-faceted business serving the entire United States.
Inducted into the Athletic Hall of fame were Erica N. Burks, Class of 2000, BHS Track State Champion in 4x200 and 4x400
relays; James A. Green, Class of 1989, Head Men’s Golf Coach, Duke University; and Erika L. Harper, Class of 1999, Track
Standout at BHS and Miami University.
Bret Johnson is 2016 Shipley Award Winner
At the end of the school year, the Bedford Board of Education presented Central Primary School 2nd grade
teacher Bret Johnson with the Woodrow W. Shipley Memorial Award, one of the most coveted awards an
educator can receive in the Bedford City School District. He has been teaching for 28
years, 25 of those in the Bedford Schools.
“He is a true servant in every sense of the word,” Central Principal Monique
Winston said. “He always invests so much of himself in his students to take them
to the next level.” Central teacher and colleague Carmen MacCannon said: “He
treats colleagues, parents and students equally…with the same respect, response,
and fairness. He is a staple in our community and school system. We are a
much better district because of his continued selfless service.”
“Because of my involvement in the community and my previous career as
a social worker, I have found the importance of connecting the students I
work with to the bigger world,” Mr. Johnson said. “I am completely in my
element when I am with students exploring new things and helping them
discover the world around them.”
The Shipley award is bestowed annually to a school district teacher or
administrator for exhibiting compassion, generosity, tolerance, fair-mindedness, respect, leadership, intelligence, community service, love of children,
and sense of humor--qualities exemplified by Woodrow Shipley in his 30year career with the Bedford Schools, and later, as a member of the Bedford
Board of Education.
Johnson is presented the Shipley award by last year’s award
recipient Kerry Boscarello, a Glendale preschool teacher.
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A Message from the Superintendent
Dr. Andrea Celico
Superintendent of Schools
I hope your summer has been enjoyable and relaxing and that our students and
parents are as excited as we are to start a new school year! As I begin my second
year as Superintendent, I am not only an employee of the district, but I am now a
member of the community, as I have recently settled into my new home in Oakwood.
Last year, a great deal of planning was done in order for us to expand our preschool program. This
year we are pleased to be able to offer additional programming by opening one full-day general
education preschool classroom for age-eligible students residing in the district.
Another project that was planned and organized and will come to fruition this year is the opening of
the Bedford High School COMPASS Academy, a redesigned alternative learning program for our high
school students. You will hear more about this new program in the next edition of Your Schools.
Additionally, we spent a lot of time last year working through our strategic planning process.
A number of focus group sessions were conducted with staff members, parents, students,
community members, clergy, and others to gather feedback, which was used to help formulate
our goals and action steps. This three-year strategic plan will serve as a roadmap for the future of
our district. The plan will be made available to the public soon.
In the upcoming school year, we will continue to work tirelessly on our goals to increase
student achievement, produce graduates that are college and/or career ready in a respectful, safe
environment, and increase our parent and community involvement.
I look forward to another great year and seeing everyone soon. Thank you for all you do for the
children of the Bedford City Schools.
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Directory of Services
Schools
Carylwood–––––– 440-439-4509
Central––––––––– 440-439-4225
Columbus –––––– 440-786-3322
Glendale ––––––– 440-439-4227
Heskett –––––––– 440-439-4450
Bedford High–––– 440-439-4848
Administration
Superintendent –– 440-439-4777
Assistant
Superintendent––– 440-439-4377
Business
Manager–––––––– 440-439-4333
Treasurer–––––––– 440-439-4670
Departments
Athletics–––––––– 440-439-4588
Curriculum
& Instruction–––– 440-439-4412
Pupil Services ––– 440-439-4363
Transportation ––– 440-439-4234
Nutrition
Services –––––––– 440-439-4530
For a department or service
not listed above, please call
440-439-1500.