Knightly News - Van Buren Schools
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Knightly News - Van Buren Schools
Knightly News Superintendent's Office — 299-3578 High School — 299-3384 Van Buren Local School 217 South Main Street Van Buren, Ohio 45889 Volume: 35 No.:9 June 2015 Published nine times per year Elementary — 299-3416 Congratulations 2015 Valedictorians Jennifer Irving, Isaac Sexton and Salutatorians Drew Conner, Bailei Hoyng, Alyssa Miller, Schuyler Turner Schuyler Turner Schuyler is the son of Aaron Wagner and Raquel Turner. He has a sister, Alina, and a brother, Cayden. Schuyler participated in baseball, golf, and was a calculus tutor. He enjoys drag racing, and is left handed and has a special talent of flaring his nostrils!! Schuyler will attend Tiffin University to major in accounting. Andrew Conner Drew is the son of Jeff and Jennifer Conner. He has a sister, Elizabeth. He participated in football, baseball, quiz bowl, NHS, and was senior class president. Drew is active in his church youth group, and enjoys playing guitar and drums, and hunting and flying with his dad. Miami University is where Drew plans to major in biochemistry and enter the Pre-Med program. Isaac Sexton Isaac is the son of Jeffrey and Denise Sexton. He has a sister, Olivia, and two brothers, Jacob and Dylan. Isaac participated in football, wrestling, baseball, and was a member of NHS. He also is a member of St. Michael's Church and is active in Hancock Youth Leadership. In his spare time, Isaac enjoys sleeping and haniging out with his friends! Isaac will major in engineering at University of Dayton, where he will also play football. Van Buren Local School 217 South Main Street Van Buren, Ohio 45889 Published by Van Buren Local School Address Service Requested Jennifer Irving Jennifer is the daughter of Jim and Barb Irving, and has one brother, Jimmy. She participated in choir, track, NHS, class representative, volleyball, cheerleading, JSA, God's Knight, and Women's Chours. Jennifer was also active in Hancock Youth Leadership, candy striper at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Gliding Stars, works as a life guard, and attended Buckeye Girls State. She is fun and is able to talk to everyone, and enjoys swimming, and spending time with friends & family. Jennifer will attend The Ohio State University and is undecided on a major. Bailei Hoyng Bailei is the daughter of Keith and Debi Hoyng. She has two sisters, Brandi and Brooklyn, and a brother, Kyle. Bailei participated in soccer (9, 10, 11, 12), Spanish (9, 10, 11, 12), art (9, 10), NHS & blood drive and walk for a cause, JSA, God's Knights (9, 10, 11), track (11), yearbook (11), and Class Representative (10,11). She enjoys reading, having fun, and hanging out with friends. Bailei is going to study Biomedical Engingeering at the University of Akron. Alyssa Miller Alyssa is the daughter of Shannon and Melinda Miller. She has one sister, Adysson. She participated in varsity choir, women's chorus, musical, varsity track, Junior Statesman of America, National Honor Society, honor roll, and has earned Awesome Knight awards. In Alyssa's spare time, she is involved with Youtheatre, Hancock Youth Leadership, Fort Findlay Playhouse, Young Playwrights Group, and is a hostess at Olive Garden. Alyssa enjoys singing, acting, reading books, being with loved ones, and is also hardworking and caring. She volunteers at the Hancock County Humane Society. Alyssa will attend Florida State University to study Pre-Law. Nonprofit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Van Buren, Ohio Permit No. 3 Knightly News Page 2 MS & HS 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll June 2015 School News The Van Buren Academic Boosters are proud to present: ALL "A's" Lillian Badertscher, Kaleb Bishop, Aaron Bresler, Skyler Deerwester, Mercy DeWalt, Steven Franks, Gabrielle Gearhart, Maxwell Greenawalt, Grace Heitkamp, Jada Hicks, Elijah Holman, Jonathan Hudok, Alexis Jackson, Blake Jones, Shaina Lako, Alexandra Marshall, Evelyn Masters, Alisa Matsuo, Jace McCartney, Lillian McKeown, Madilyn Pawlak, Keana Rider, Justin Ring, Peyton Sendelbach, Megan Sheeks, Gage Swaisgood, Breanna Tabler, Drew VanAtta 7th Grade - Karissa Brown, Nicole Conine, Garret Drake, Agnes Durliat, Landon Forsyth, Kendall Kretzinger, Nickolas McCracken, Amber Pisarsky, Emma Reineke, Allyson Rickenbacher, Kalab Snodgrass, Jordan Spoon, Grayson Temple 8th Grade - Carrie Below, Joshua Bishop, Faith DeWalt, Hope DeWalt, Miranda Eaton, Noah Frederick, Brady Harmon, Kyle Hoyng, Jordan Lonyo, Jenessa Miller, Connor Ohlrich, Mackenzie Saltzlman, Olivia Sexton, Natasha Simons, Lily Wagner, Quentin Weddell, Natalie Williamson. 9th Grade - Madelyn Badertscher, Riley Calzada, Kara Conine, Elizabeth Conner, Jared Dinarda, Sarah Dishong, Amelia Durliat, Anna Girdler, Alexander Godzak, Drew Insley, Morgan Jackson, Jocelyn Masters, Mason Miarer, Autumn Pisarsky, Cheyenne Potteiger, Brendon Ring, Lisa Simmons, Carrigan Stacy, Madison Swope, Cora Thomas, Maria Trusty, Brandon Wehrle 10th Grade - Emily Bado, Brandon Bell, McClain Brown, Kila Fultz, Aaron Keck, Lindsey Klausing, Adysson Miller, Matthew Nieset, Zoie Nieto, Brylie Rampe, Justen Stall, Emma Strong, Jordan Trenkamp, Mercedes Williamson 11th Grade - Briana Barnhisel, Kami Boney, Marcus Brand, Morgan Drake, Alexander Duran, Rebekah Frampton, Samantha Hagans, Brooklyn Hoyng, Avery Insley, Andrew Kelley, Rebecca Kheiry, Ruth Moon, Cole Ohlrich, Nicklaus Overmyer, Katelyn Reineke, Thomas Rowles, Olivia Sattler, Carlee Schmelzer, Callie Spears, Kylie Sturgill 12th Grade - Emily Anderbery, Andrew Conner, Cameron Fox, Bailei Hoyng, Jennifer Irving, Kailey Leal, Alyssa Miller, Brianna Orchard, Shaynah Selario, Isaac Sexton, Schuyler Turner, Alexis Youngpeter 6th Grade - 6th Grade - ALL "A's" and "B's" Taylor Adams, Kaitlyn Baer, Cody Beagle, Mason Carroccio, Dessa Darling, Dino Donaldson, Mia George, Aiden Haley, Ethan Johnson, Andrew Kostendt, Mia Leal, Madison Marks, Alec Muzy, Travis Neumeister, Kadin Ogg, Isabelle Pawlak, Jacob Plummer, Kennedy Rader, Reese Recker, Alexandria Reichenbaugh, Madalyn Riesen, Annika Rinehart, Samuel Seitz, Kearstin Sherick, Garret Simmermeyer, Brandon Smith, Alyssa Snyder, Adrianne Sortor, Connor Waltmire, Grant Young Middle School Student Supplies School supply shopping for next school year just got A LOT easier for middle school parents! Purchase your sixth - eighth grader's supplies through 1st Day School Supplies, and they will be in your child's locker at Opening Knight in August. Order deadline is June 30!!! http://www.1stdayschoolsupplies.com/ Wyatt Atchison, Lucas Badertscher, Logan Betts-Baldwin, DeLainie Bland, Zoe Brown, Katelyn Chu, Aaron Clark, Hannah Davis, Noah Elliott, Timmothy Emerine, Felicity Hocanson, Jewelya Hutchison, Spencer Ingwersen, Braden Losiewicz, McKade Miarer, Hannah Missler, Andrew Overmyer, Madison Parker, Madelyn Parsell, Alyssa Potteiger, Jacob Risner, Camrie Roberts, Christopher Routson, Hailey Routzon, Zachary Seitz, Riley Simons, Hunter Stone, Austin Switzer, Dalton Swope, Madison Trumbull, Kyle VanHorn, Catelyn Vermillion, Carey Ware, Daniel Warren, Cody Word 8th Grade - Hannah Betts, Joshua Bowles, Jaden Butler, Dawson Carruthers, Johnathon Farthing, Natalee Harris, Wade Hiatt, Grace Hoerig, Andrea Iliff, James Koehler, Tyler Lambert, Emily LeCroy, Sydney Leeper, Ethan Marialke, Mason McMonigal, Thomas Piccirillo, Brady Rader, Jessica Rinehart, Jason Runion, Hope Serrano 9th Grade - Matthew Ayers, Lydia Brown, KC Critchet, Jessica Debouver, Jacob Emerine, Carl Fleck, Hunter Foltz, Andrew Godzak, Quinton Graber, Brityce Hizer, Matthew Iliff, Codi Leonard, Tyler Ludwig, Brendan Miller, Kailee Missler, Miranda Mowrey, Samuel Phillps, Nathan Potteiger, Lydia Reineke, Jessica Roberts, Sara Rosenberger, Alina Turner, Drace Wilson, Hunter Wymer, Madilyn Youngpeter 10th Grade - Hunter Atchison, Kialynne Bland, Tori Bookwalter, Brady Deitrick, Mitchell Endicott, Braxton Fasone, Alexis Kieffer, Marly McCartney, Abby Patterson, Luke Rickenbacher, Brendan Roszman, Tyler Saltzman, Zachary Schiefer, Noah Schumacker, Lauren Shaw, Lydia Smith, DJ Starr, Cassandra Waltmire 11th Grade - AJ Arriaga, Logan Brooker, Lauren Brown, Aric Dewey, Mackenzie Edler, Taylor Gilliland, Elexia Hassan, Mary Kane, Ian Kern, Shelbi Leonard, Zachery Lonyo, Gabriele McCracken, Brant Morton, Jaret Mowrey, Jared Smith 12th Grade - Ross Adolph, Caitlin Brink, Kristin Conner, Desirae Cooper, Matthew Cooper, Collin Coulter, Draeton Fasone, Maxwell Frost, Rachel George, Mackenzie Howard, Jameson Jacobs, Essma Kheiry, Caitlyn Nieset, Justin Phillips, Wade Schimmoeller, Grant Wagner, Audrie Ward, Alyssen Welch, Rachel Wymer 7th Grade - CLASS OF 2016 STUDENTS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Your senior year is right around the corner, and that means you will be getting your senior pictures taken. I would encourage you to try to have your pictures taken this summer so you will not have any problems making the Monday before Thanksgiving deadline to turn in the picture you want to appear in the yearbook. If you are not able to have your pictures taken during the summer, I suggest at least making the appointment during the summer so that the pictures can be taken in plenty of time to meet the deadline. The yearbook staff would also like to include a baby picture (any age) of each senior in the yearbook, and that can be turned in along with the senior picture. Those pictures will be returned to the student at the end of the school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Brian Bratt, yearbook adviser, at 299-3384 ext. 407 or [email protected]. June 2015 Knightly News Page 3 Honors News Congratulations to Neil Bartlett, Marcia Harshman, Don Masters, Lark McCormick, and Louise Teaman on their retirements. Best of Luck to all of you! You will be GREATLY missed! The Van Buren Academic Boosters Proudly Present April Awesome Knights Students are chosen monthly by each high school teacher based upon one or more of the following: Academic Achievement; Positive Attitude; Class Participation; Letter Grade Improvement; Outstanding Performance. All students chosen monthly will be recognized for their efforts with a gift certificate and a certificate of recognition from the Academic Boosters organization along with having their picture posted on the wall of Knights outside the high school office. Back Row: Caitlyn Haffbauer, Marly McCartney, Jacob Emerine, Tyler Ludwig, Zach Schiefer, Justen Stall, Isaac Sexton, Jon Bach, Elizabeth Hizer, KC Critchet. Front Row: Amelia Durliat, Becca Kheiry, Brooklyn Hoyng, Kristin Conner, Brianne Lasley, Rachel George, Emily Anderbery, Alyssa Miller, Lindsey Klausing. Not Pictured: Morgan Drake, Ashley Franklin, Alex Langel, Kailey Leal, Alexis Youngpeter. April Virtuous Knights Qualities of a Virtuous Knight: Van Buren High School/Middle School Guidance • Guidance office summer hours will be from 7:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. with the last day being June 12th, and again starting in the fall on August 3rd. • Grade classification requirements for the start of next year are 5 credits to be a sophomore, 10 credits to be a junior, and 15 credits to be a senior. A letter will be sent out to those students who do not meet these requirements notifying them of their status and options. • Current juniors should start making plans for college visits over the summer. Seniors next fall will be given 2 college visits in the fall with prior arrangements made through the guidance office. Be sure to check out the colleges you are thinking about applying to. • 64 of our 80 graduates are planning on attending a two-year or four-year college in the fall. Graduating seniors have accepted over $1.5 million in scholarships starting in the fall of 2015. Generosity; Respect; Kindness; Pride in School; Responsibility; Enthusiasm; Pride in Self; Hard Working. Thanks to the Van Buren Academic Boosters and Culver’s for their support of the VBMS Virtuous Knight program. Top Row: Zac Adkins, Donald Anderson, Carrie Below, Kaleb Bishop, Katelyn Chu, Hannah Davis. Bottom Row: Johann Franks, Steven Franks, Connor Ohlrich, Thomas Piccirillo, Breanna Tabler, Catie Vermillion, Quentin Weddell. Page 4 Knightly News Middle School News 8th Graders Experience DC This May marked our 9th eighth grade class trip to Washington, D.C. Experiencing the Gettysburg battlefields, the memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum in person makes for the ultimate field trip! A special part of this year’s trip was a visit with U.S. Congressman Bob Latta, at which he was generous enough to take a number of “selfies” with students. At the time of the year we visit Arlington, prior to Memorial Day, we are always privileged to see active duty military personnel placing flags in front of each of the 400,000+ graves in the cemetery. Finally, many students will remember the dinner cruise along the Potomac River, which replaced the Medieval Times experience of past trips. Many thanks to our parent and grandparent chaperones and staff for making this trip such a success! We enjoyed many compliments on our students’ behavior. June 2015 Knightly News June 2015 Page 5 Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Ross Allen Adolph Larry & Coreen Adolph Honor Society - Honor Graduate UT Regents Scholarship University of Toledo Emily Taylor Anderbery Dale & Sue Anderbery Andrew Jeffrey Conner Jeff & Jennifer Conner Salutatorian Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma Salutatorian Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma - President Elks Student of the Year OSU Provost Scholarship The Ohio State University Paul Hostettler Scholarship Franklin B. Walters Scholarship Findlay Rotary Scholarship Ohio Ortho & Sports Medicine Scholarship Miami Redhawk Excellence Scholarship Miami University Academic Booster Book Scholarship Academic Booster Book Scholarship Kristin Nichole Conner Matthew Paul Cooper Honor Society - Honor Graduate Academic Booster Book Scholarship Marie Berry Scholarship UF Institution & Pell Grant UF Trustees Scholarship University of Findlay Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma - Vice President Academic Booster Book Scholarship Heidelberg Fellows Scholarship Heidelberg University Grant Heidelberg University Chris & Jennifer Conner Ken & Laurie Cooper Draeton Allen Fasone Cameron Windsor Fox Rachel Marie George Bailei Kay Hoyng Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma Jennifer Masters Scholarship Mount Vernon Nazarene University Honor Graduate Wright State Promise Wright State Engineer Learning Community Wright State University Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma Academic Booster Book Scholarship OSU Provost Scholarship The Ohio State University Salutatorian Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma Academic Booster Book Scholarship UA Scholarship for Excellance UA Honors Scholarship University of Akron Nick & Shelly Fasone Mark & Amy Fox Best Of Luck Class of 2015 Milo & Arlene George Maxwell Alexander Frost EJ & Rashea Frost Honor Society - Honor Graduate Secretary ROTC Army National Guard Bowling Green State University Keith & Debi Hoyng Knightly News Page 6 June 2015 Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Jennifer Lynn Irving Britton Burgess Jackson Jameson David Jacobs Essma Jamal Kheiry Brooke Anne Klausing Valedictorian Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma - Student Council Academic Booster Book Scholarship NW Ohio Susan G. Komen Scholarship Impact Credit Union Scholarship James L. DePore Scholarship The Ohio State University Honor Society Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma VB Lions Club Scholarship Honor Graduate - Honor Diploma Honor Society UF Award University of Findlay Jim & Barb Irving Brent & Ann Jackson FAGA Scholarship Visit Grant Marietta College Deans Scholarship Marietta College Dan & Amanda Jacobs Gleaner Scholarship UF Presidential Scholarship University of Findlay Kailey Christine Leal Jessica Ann Lawrence Steve Lawrence & Kathy Lawrence Honor Graduate Ohio Opportunity Grant Heidelberg University Grant Heidelberg Deans Scholarship Heidelberg University Class Colors Orange and White Academic Booster Book Scholarship BGSU Freshman Academic Scholarship Bowling Green State University Shannon & Melinda Miller Nathan Robert Maynard Jim & Anne Maynard Honor Diploma Eastern Michigan University Class Flower White Rose Salutatorian Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma Academic Booster Book Scholarship William Clark Foster Scholarship Florida State Tuition Reduction Scholarship FSU Freshman Scholarship Florida State University Junior Class Escorts Kylie Sturgill & JJ Mowrey Brian & Sharon Klausing Nichole Elaine Miller Alyssa Lee Miller Gabe & Melissa Leal Honor Society - Honor Graduate Academic Booster Book Scholarship VB Lions Club Scholarship Marie Berry Scholarship Mary Jo Urshalutz Nursing Scholarship UF Institution & Pell Grant UF Presidents Scholarship University of Findlay Jamal & Wendy Kheiry John Miller & Susan Miller Honor Society Bill Stacy Book Scholarship Marie Berry Scholarship VB Athletic Boosters Scholarship Matthew R. Copus Memorial Scholarship LU Presidential Scholarship LU Honors Scholarship LU Athletic Scholarship Lourdes University Class Advisor Linda Schwemley Knightly News June 2015 Page 7 Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Brianna Nicole Orchard Ian Hunter Rafferty Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma Honor Society Bowling Green State University Jay Orchard & Shannon Powers Mike & Janice Rafferty Academic Booster Book Scholarship The Ohio State University Shaynah Selario Isaac Jeffrey Sexton Honor Graduate - Honor Diploma Academic Booster Book Scholarship BGSU Freshman Academic Scholarship Bowling Green State University Honor Graduate Bowling Green State University Valedictorian Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma Academic Booster Book Scholarship VB Athletic Boosters Scholarship Tram Type 1 Ambassador Scholarship Univ of Dayton Trustees Scholarship University of Dayton Thomas Lee William Wolford Alexis Hahle Youngpeter Wade Phillip Schimmoeller Mark & Debra Schimmoeller Chancellor L. Sonnenberg Kenneth & Carrie Sonnenberg Schuyler James Turner Grant Christian Wagner UF Presidents Scholarship Salutatorian Honor Graduate - Honor Diploma Ohio University Signature Award Ohio University Honor Society - Treasurer University of Findlay Aaron Wagner & Raquel Turner Honor Graduate - Honor Diploma Academic Booster Book Scholarship Jon A. Schlueter County Scholarship TU Trustees Scholarship Tiffin University Rick & Sheree Wagner Alan & Arlene Gay Greg & Cinda Wolford Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma Eagle Scout Troop 313 Scholarship Marie Berry Scholarship Univ of ND Pell & Supp Grant Univ of ND Bookstore Scholarship University of North Dakota Jeffrey & Denise Sexton Paul & Rikki Youngpeter Honor Society - Honor Graduate Honor Diploma - Student Council Academic Booster Book Scholarship Marie Berry Scholarship Whirlpool Sons & Daughters Scholarship Hancock Youth Leadership Scholarship ONU Academic Achievement Award Ohio Northern University Knightly News Page 8 June 2015 Congratulations to the Class of 2015 M. Brice Armstrong Allison Elizabeth Arthur Matthew Joseph Bach Kyle Joseph Bishop Bryce Anthony Bowers Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University Caitlin Ann Brink Meranda Leigh Colburn Desirae Nicole Cooper Brad Nathaniel Couchot Collin Jeffrey Coulter UNOH Tech Prep Scholarship University of Northwestern Ohio Undecided Wright State University Work Owens Community College Dennis Armstrong & Karin Mobley Air Force John & Lynn Brink Desirae Nicole Cunningham Randy Cunningham & Sheryl Babb Undecided Ron Arthur & Cindy Whitson Michael & Penny Colburn Adam Steven Endicott Steve & Brenda Endicott BGSU Freshman Academic Scholarship Bowling Green State University Frank and Debbie Bach Greg & Kris Cooper Mike & Linda Bishop Doug & Miracle Couchot Noah Scott Farison Ashleigh Nicole Farr Bowling Green State University Owens Community College Scott Farison & Leslie Farison James & Gayle Hicks Jon & Mandy Jacomet Jeff & Sheri Coulter Ebonie R. Garnes Keith Garnes & Tearany Helms University of Northwestern Ohio Knightly News June 2015 Page 9 Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Mackenzie Nicole Hiatt Tony & Nancy Hiatt Undecided Bridget Nicole Jewell Carl & Debra Jewell Owens Community College Madison S. Hotgreven Jeff & Jodi Holtgreven Bowling Green State University/ Owens Community College Kaitlyn Paige Kniss Christopher & Jane Kniss College First Church of God Scholarship UF Faculty/Staff Scholarship UF Award UF Institution Grant UF Alumni Scholarship University of Findlay Mackenzie Danielle Howard Russell & Chantelle Howard L. Frick & Helen M. Hoadley Scholarship Skills USA Scholarship Owens CC Presidents Scholarship Owens Community College Brice Taylor Lawrence Steve Lawrence & Kathy Lawrence 5K Soccer Scholarship BU Distinction Scholarship BU Opportunity Scholarship & Grants Bluffton University Lucas Allen Huber Seth Ryan Jacomet ONU Grants & Scholarship Ohio Northern University Owens Community College Chris & Anita Huber Alexander Dwight Leeper Dwight & Kim Leeper Owens Community College $1,576,385 was awarded in scholarships and awards to the Class of 2015. That's quite an achievement! Congratulations! Jon & Mandy Jacomet Travis J. Lewis Dan Lewis & Sue Warnemement Undecided Knightly News Page 10 June 2015 Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Sierra Renee Lowden Dillan Michael Ludwig Undecided Owens Community College John Lowden & Paula Birkmire Riley Steele Miller Brian & Raquel Ludwig Kaydee Jan Marie Marialke Jason & Anna Marialke Cole Daniel Martin Cody RW McMonigal Undecided ONU Academic Award Ohio Northern University Work Santos Miranda Erin Michaela Neall Caitlin Faye Nieset Abigail Brooke Phillips Undecided James L. DePore Scholarship Agricultural Technical Institute Undecided Student Council Ohio University Signature Scholarship Ohio University Craig & Tonya Miller Emilio & Veronica Miranda Justin Dean Phillips Deborah Yambert David James Roy Undecided Jon A. Schlueter County Scholarship University of Toledo Roger & Marcia Roy Ohio Wesleyan Bishop Award Ohio Wesleyan College Ray & Sharon Neall Brad & Cheri Martin Kevin & Kristy Nieset Aaron Taylor Scasny Ryan M. Schiefer Bowling Green State University University of Northwestern Ohio Shawn & Corinne Scasny Chris & Jill Schiefer Jill McMonigal Thomas & Barbara Phillips Paige Elizabeth Schmelzer Paul & Donna Schmelzer Bowling Green State University Knightly News June 2015 Page 11 Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Evan Morgan Schuh Connor Shaffer Rachel Nicole Silver Owens Community College Owens Community College University of Cincinnati Undecided Owens Community College Nicholas Andrew Torres Audrie Marie Ward Alyssen Mishelle Welch Lauren Christine Wise Rachel Colleen Wymer Tiffin University Ohio Opportunity Grant Pell Grant Kent State University Bowling Green State University Leo & Virginia Woodward Scholarship Bowling Green State University UF Award University of Findlay James & Karen Schuh Jennifer Smith Tim & Rhonda Shaffer Tim & Diane Ward Reygin Roberta Smallwood Tara Johnson Robert & Michelle Silver Jim Welch & Heather Caligiuri Class Motto "In our hands, we hold today; in our dreams, we hold tomorrow; but in our hearts, we hold forever." Randy Wise & Sue Wise Mariah Raine Stahl Ronald & Michelle Stahl Terry & Teresa Wymer The Class of Two-Thousand Fifteen would like to generously thank all of those who helped prepare them for graduation and all who helped prepare the commencement exercises. Your care and support have allowed us to enjoy a celebration that closes a thirteen-year journey in our lives. Knightly News Page 12 June 2015 Elementary News Mazza Children’s Art Exhibit Congratulations to the following students for being selected to have their artwork exhibited at the Mazza Children’s Art Exhibit; Ginny Lewandowski, Kami Bowman, Patrice Pullom, Maddie Hudok, Emily Bishop, Madison Hedrick, Trace Kisseberth, Acacia Hernandez, Emily Shepherd, Lily Grady, Lacey Bowman, Hannah Deiter, Molly Egts, Bella Saum, Jillian Clymer, Claire Recker, Schae Deerwester, Megan Pisarsky, Cassadie Jacobs, Melissa Coutinho, Karissa Welte, Sasha Busey, Audrey Marroquin, and Baylor Wilkin. After studying the author and illustrator Deborah Freedman, students completed a work of art based on her subject matter and artistic style. These students will have their artwork exhibited at the Mazza Museum located at the University of Findlay from August 4 until October 26, 2015. Fourth & Fifth Grade Second & Third Grade First Grade Kami Bowman - First Grade Trace Kisseberth - Kindergarten Emily Shepherd - Kindergarten Acacia Hernandez - Kindergarten June 2015 Knightly News Page 13 Elementary News Knights of the Round Table Students selected by their noon monitors enjoyed lunch and an ice cream treat as “Round Table Knights” — a reward for their positive attitude and behavior during the months of April and May. Students were also able to invite a friend or family member to join them at the round table. April - Back Row: Peyton Odey, Madison Martin, Chris Emerine, Dalton McCommas, Ainsley Forsyth, Abby Keller, Jillian Clymer, Logan Dilgard. Middle Row: Brooke Ingwersen, Parker Beilharz, Jayden Dennis, Allan Anders, Adam Warren, Agnishekhar Basu Sarkar, Tori Schroeder, Paige Ryan. Front Row: Ava Beuschlein, BrookAnne Busch, Luke Stultz, Andrew Puperi, Brayden Mason, Leah Sabol. Beneficial Tribute to Retiring Second Grade Teacher The elementary students walked on the last day of school in honor of retiring teacher, Lark McCormick and raised over $1,000 dollars for the Literacy Coalition in support of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for Hancock County. A $1,000 donation will buy over 500 books for children birth to age five! News from the Hancock County Health Department It is once again time to start thinking about vaccinating your children for the upcoming school year. Any child entering kindergarten or 7th grade will need vaccine updates before the start of the 2015-2016 school year to be in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code guidelines. Tdap is required for the students entering the 7th. We continue to be concerned about the resurgence of pertussis (whooping cough) which is the reason for the Tdap requirement. Along with the Tdap vaccine, we would encourage you to consider the meningitis and chickenpox vaccines for any child age 11 through 18. These vaccines are available at most physician’s offices or here at the Hancock County Health Department. The Hancock County Health Department is now a vaccine provider from most local insurance companies and bill insurance for services provided. If you are interested in scheduling for vaccinations at our office please call 419-424-7869. I would strongly encourage you to call and get these scheduled now. Please don’t wait until August as our clinics are usually filled to capacity. May - Back Row: Eian Still, Kennedy Sterling, Carter Thomas, Luke Bresler, Jose Roman, Sophia Reineke, Aeris Butler. Middle Row: Jacen Keller, James Patton, Izzy LeGrand, Olivia Sterling, Anmithasri Senthikumar, Morgan Walters, Abby Leatherman. Front Row: Abby Badertscher, Brooks Young, Will Rampe, Peyton Beilharz, Caleb Waltmire, Elleson Rader. Not Pictured: Morgan DeBoo, Cate Cavera. REMEMBER DON’T WAIT VACCINATE Page 14 Knightly News June 2015 Sport News Wow! What a Softball Season If you didn’t get a chance to watch the Van Buren softball team play this spring, you missed a piece of history. Coming off an excellent 2014 season, in which the Black Knights finished 15-13 and were District Runners-up, the team was more than ready to get going this spring. The Black Knights were challenged early in BVC play as the defending BVC champion Arlington Red Devils came to town in early April. It took extra innings, but the Black Knights came out on top, beating Arlington 6-5. That win helped set the tone for the remainder of the year. Shutting out 6 of the 11 league teams they faced, the Black Knights went on to finish 11-0 in the BVC and were crowned 2015 BVC Champions. Not interested in stopping there, the Black Knights earned the #1 seed in the District and hosted a Sectional final game for the second straight year. After beating Holgate to win the Sectional title, the Black Knights headed to Elida for the second year in a row to play in the District Semi-Final. They faced a familiar opponent in Patrick Henry, the team that ousted them last year in the District Final. The Black Knights came with their bats and were able to knock off the Patriots by a final score of 11-1. Van Buren was headed to the District Final once again. With experience on their side and a great group of Senior leaders, the Black Knights beat a very good Ayersville team and brought home the first District Softball Title in school history. The next stop was the Regional at Findlay High School to take on Lakota. With the game being so close to home, there were MANY Van Buren fans at the Regional Semi-Final and it was an awesome experience for the team to play in such a great atmosphere. The game ended with a Lakota win, but the Black Knights fought hard and should be P.R.O.U.D. of all they accomplished this year. Finishing the season at 21-6, the Black Knights won more games than any team in school history. Congratulations on an amazing season! Go Knights! First Place in Extreme Dance & Cheer Competition in Florida Van Buren students Mackenzie Wagner (class of ‘16), Tori Bookwalter (class of ‘17) and Kennedy Jones (class of ‘23) were members of the Co-ed Senior Level 3 Platinum All-Stars competitive cheerleading squad this year and spent countless hours at Gold Medal Gym with their teammates perfecting their tumbling and routine. With their high flying tosses and stunts along with their precision tumbling and dance moves, the team won their division in two of the Extreme Dance & Cheer Competitions this year - first at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, and then in Lansing, Michigan. They also took home Grand Champions for Level 3 at the competition in Lansing. These two wins earned the team full-paid bids to a competition in Chicago in April and the International Championships in Orlando, Florida the weekend of May 9-10 causing Mackenzie to miss her junior prom. The team rallied around her commitment and leadership to turn in outstanding performances both days placing them 1st in the Co-ed Senior Level 3 Division at the two-day International competition in Orlando. Mackenzie has been a Van Buren cheerleader since 3rd grade and on the Platinum All-Stars competitive team for 11 years. Tori began cheering for Van Buren in elementary school then re-joined her freshman year in high school. She has been a member of the competitive squad for 5 years. Kennedy started gymnastics when she was 3 and has been a Platinum All-Star for the past 3 years. Congratulations to these Lady Knights and all their teammates! June 2015 Knightly News Page 15 Sports News VB Track Carries on the Tradition of Making it to State The 2015 Track and Field season came with many highlights. At the Blanched Valley Conference meet we had nearly everyone run or throw a personal best. We had 63 PR's in the two weeks of BVC and Districts. Our girls finished in third place just 3 points behind runner-up Pandora Gilboa. On the guys side, we were right in the running until the last 3 events. With 5 events left there were 4 teams within a few points. We ended up on the short end and finishing 5th. We had several girls and one guy qualify for the regional meet in Tiffin. • Bri Lasley ran the 100, 200, 4x100, and 4x400. • Lauren Wise ran the 400 and 4x400. • Kylie Sturgill qualified in the 800 and ran the 4x400. • Carlee Schmelzer pole vaulted, ran the 4x100 and 4x400. • Elizabeth Conner and Lexi Hassan combined with Schmelzer and Lasley in the 4x100. • Zach Lonyo competed in discus. For the 5th year in a row, we have had participation at the state track and field meet at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This year Lauren Wise, Carlee Schmelzer, Kylie Sturgill, and Bri Lasley competed in the 4X400 relay at the state meet. Lexi Hassan, Lindsay Klausing, and Elizabeth Conner accompanied them. Congratulations Black Knight Track Team. Very Proud of all of you! 4x400 Relay Team: Lauren Wise, Carlee Schmelzer, Kylie Sturgill, and Bri Lasley ~ All are welcome ~ Join us every Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. at the Van Buren United Methodist Church Experience the joy of replacing anxiety with peace and hope when you pray for your children with other moms. Qualifying State Track Team High School Opening Knight Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Juniors & Seniors, 6:30 PM Sophomore & Freshman, 7:30 PM Please dress appropriately for Student pictures Detailed information will be sent to students in August. Middle School Opening Knight Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Sixth Grade, 5:30 PM Seventh Grade, 6:15 PM Eighth Grade, 7:00 PM Detailed information will be sent to students in August. Elementary Open House Thursday, August 13, 2015 6:00 - 8:00 PM More information will be sent to students in August. www.vanburenathletics.org Check Us Out Have a Safe and Enjoyable Summer Vacation! Knightly News Page 16 June 2015 School News 2015 - 2016 School Year Middle School and High School Van Buren Local School 2015 - 2016 School Calendar Class Fees August 17 Monday Teacher Inservice August 18 Tuesday Teachers and Staff Meetings August 19 Wednesday First Day for Students September 2 - 4 Wed., Thurs. & Friday No School - Hancock County Fair September 7 Monday No School - Labor Day September 8 Tuesday School Resumes October 16 Friday Early Release (1:00 P.M.) Inservice October 23 Friday End of 1st 9 weeks November 19, 23, & 24 Thurs., Mon., and Tuesday Parent/Teacher Conferences [Thursday evening, Monday evening, and Tuesday (9:00-3:00)] No School for students Tuesday through Friday November 25, 26, & 27 Wed., Thurs. & Friday No School - Thanksgiving Break December 21 - January 1 Monday through Friday Christmas Break January 4 Monday School Resumes January 15 Friday End of 1st Semester - (End of 2nd 9 weeks) January 18 Monday No School - Martin Luther King Day February 12 Friday Early Release (1:00 P.M.) Inservice February 15 Monday No School - President’s Day March 18 Friday End of 3rd 9 weeks March 23 - 28 Wed. - Frid. & Monday No School - Spring Break May 13 Friday Early Release (1:00 P.M.) Inservice May 26 Thursday Last day for Students - End of 2nd Semester May 27 Friday Teacher Work Day May 29 Sunday Graduation Calamity/Weather Make-Up Days - May 27, 31, June 1, 2 9-Weeks Grading Period Interim Schedule Aug. 19 — Oct. 23 = 44 days Oct. 26 — Jan. 15 = 46 days Jan. 19 — March 18 = 43 days March 21 — May 26 = 45 days Elementary Class Fees Kindergarten $20.00 Grades 1-3 40.00 Grades 4-5 (includes netbook ins) 65.00 MS/HS Workbook Fees Language Arts 6 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8 English 9 & Adv. Eng. 9 $10.50 15.60 10.50 6.00 Wednesday, September 23 Wednesday, December 2 Wednesday, February 17 Wednesday, April 20 English 10 & Adv. Eng. 10 English 11 & Adv. Eng. 11 English 12 & Adv. Eng. 12 French I French II French III Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Social Studies 6 $ 6.00 6.00 6.00 16.95 16.95 16.95 13.75 13.75 13.75 13.50 MS/HS Workbook Fees (continued) Math 2 (Resource Room) $17.00 English 10 (Resource Room) 24.00 MS/HS Class Fees (continued) Ag Livestock Ag Business Ag Sci & Tech Food Ag Comm & Leadership FFA Membership $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Class Fee (Grades 6-8) $14.10 Class Fee (Grades 9-12) 15.70 Netbook Insurance (6-12) 25.00 Science 6 5.00 Science 7 5.00 Science 8 & Physical Science 5.00 Home/Resource Mgmt. 7 7.00 Art 6 10.00 Art 8 10.00 Design 8 10.00 Cooking Basics 20.00 Weight Training & Life Styles 10.00 High School Choir 15.00 Music Theory/History 20.00 Art 1, 2, 3, 4 35.00 Food & Nutrition 36.00 Independent Living 23.00 Life Skills 26.00 Int. Cultures & Cuisine 40.00 Physics 5.00 Chemistry 20.00 Chemistry 2 20.00 Biology 1 15.00 Biology 2 30.00 Fund Biology 15.00 Fund Science 10.00 Physical Science 15.00 Science & Technology 15.00 Woods 1, 2, 3, 4 25.00 Photo/Print 1, 2 30.00 Design 1 10.00 Design 2 (Adv.) 10.00 Web Design 1, 2 10.00 Computer App. 1, 2 5.00 English 9 10.00 Adv. English 9 10.00 English 10 6.00 Adv. English 10 6.50 English 11 14.00 Adv. English 11 15.00 English 12 2.00 AP English 12 15.00 Honors English 11 & 12 15.00 Spanish 1, 2, 3 5.00 Spanish 4 10.00 Ag Food & Resources 20.00 Ag Animal 20.00