Knightly News - Van Buren Schools

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Knightly News
Superintendent's Office — 299-3578
High School — 299-3384
Van Buren Local School
217 South Main Street
Van Buren, Ohio 45889
Volume: 34 No.:9
June 2014
Published nine times per year
Elementary — 299-3416
Congratulations 2014 Valedictorians Madison Endicott, Rachell Resnik,
Zachary Hiris, Robyn Flick, Alisa Warren, Kelly McCartney, Natalie Risser,
Michelle Flanagan, Colin Causey and Salutatorian Michael Domke
National Honor Society, and God's Knights.
She also kept busy with Children of the Light,
IMPACT at Findlay E-free Church, Campus Life,
and singing, drama, and playing various instruments. Natalie also enjoys reading and music.
Natalie will be majoring in Biology at Huntington University.
Michelle Flanagan
Michelle is the daughter of Kevin and Karen
Flanagan. She has a sister, Sarah, and two
brothers, John and Michael.
Michelle participated in cross country, track,
show choir, choir, school newspaper, NHS, and
Freshman mentoring. She is active in Hancock
Youth Leadership, and enjoys writing, reading,
and running.
Michelle will attend the University of Cincinnati to study journalism.
Madison Endicott
Madison is the daughter of Jeff and Brenda
Endicott. She has two sisters, Julia and Sophie,
and one brother, Mitch.
Madison participated in soccer, basketball,
track, math tutoring, Freshman mentoring, boys
basketball statistician, and NHS. She also
participates in Hancock Youth Leadership and
helps with Bright Road Church of Christ Bible
School. Madison enjoys reading, running, art,
and writing.
Madison will attend Ashland University and
major in Exercise Science and be a part of the
honors program.
Rachell Resnik
Rachell is the daughter of Jerry Resnik and
Rose Resnik, and her siblings are Joseph and
Robert Bennett, and Kaje Resnik.
Rachell participated in cross country, track,
NHS Secretary, boys basketball statistician,
and Freshman mentoring. She placed 8th at
the State track competition in the 800m run
where she set her personal best time. Rachell
was also active in Hancock Youth Leadership
and attended Buckeye Girls State, and enjoys
running and baking.
Rachell is going to study Pre-Law and Accounting at Ohio Wesleyan University where
she will also run cross country and track.
Zachary Hiris
Zachary is the son of Monica Hiris.
He participated in varsity golf, varsity track,
NHS, student council, Senior Class Treasurer,
and Musical productions. He was active in the
Jennifer Masters Dodgeball Tournament and 3
on 3 basketball tournament. In his spare time,
Zachary enjoys photography, running, biking,
and forecasting the weather.
Zachary will major in Meteorology at Oswego State University of New York and then
continue on to graduate school.
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Robyn Flick
Robyn is the daughter of Steve and Brenda
Flick. She has a brother, Dillon and a sister,
Morgan.
Robyn participated in student council, Senior Class Secretary, NHS, Junior Statesmen
of America, Freshman mentoring, and softball.
She is involved with Gliding Stars, youth group,
Sunday School helper, is a candy striper at
Blanchard Valley Hospital, and also enjoys
reading.
Robyn in going to Ashland University to
major in nursing.
Alisa Warren
Alisa is the daughter of Dan and Yumi
Warren. She has a brother, Saige.
Alisa participated in cross country, Senior
Class Vice President, art department, and news
editor for the Knight Writer. In her spare time,
she does painting, drawing, writing, running,
and climbing trees.
Alisa will attend Ohio University to major
in Journalism.
Kelly McCartney
Kelly is the daughter of Clay and Beth McCartney.
She participated in cross country, NHS,
and Freshman mentoring. Kelly is a Lay reader,
Usher, and prayer leader at St. Luke's Lutheran
Church, and is a member of Medical Explorers.
She enjoys photography, reading, and spending
time with family and friends.
Kelly will attend The Ohio State University
and major in Health Sciences.
Natalie Risser
Natalie is the daughter of Gary and Anne
Risser Lee. She has sisters Hillary Beach and
Megan Lee, and brothers, Josh and Matt Lee.
Natalie was active in band, choir, show
choir, drama club, musical, Quiz Bowl, Vocal
music President, Junior Statesmen of America,
Colin Causey
Colin is the son of David and Tori Causey.
He has two brothers, Nicholas and Devon.
Colin participated in golf and computers.
He attends church every Sunday, and does
computer programming and writing. Colin enjoys
mathematics, computer science, philosophy,
writing, physics, computer graphics, computer
programming, reading, video games, golf, and
basketball.
Colin will attend the University of Findlay to
major in Computer Science/Mathematics, and
would like to open a game studio before the age
of 30.
Michael Domke
Michael is the son of Roger and Mary
Domke. He has a sister, Jessica, and a brother,
Ryan.
Michael participated in soccer, choir, Senior
Class Representative, NHS Vice President, and
Light & Sound Design for musical and Cabaret.
He is active in Condordia Lutheran Church Youth
Group, and works on rental house renovations.
Michael is great at 2048 and procrastinating, and
working with headphones and computers.
Michael will attend Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology to pursue an electrical or mechanical
engineering degree.
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Superintendent News
Next School Year Just Around the Corner
Another school year is completed and we are busy preparing for next year. Rick
Eakin (Instrumental Music) and Kathy Wasson (HS secretary) are retiring. Their
hard work and dedication to the Van Buren Schools will be greatly missed. Both are
quality individuals that always had the best interest of the school and the students
at heart. We will miss them and hope that they come back often.
In addition, we have lost some other quality faculty due to personal issues and
career choices. We will be hiring a new science teacher and a new Language Arts
teacher in the middle school. The high school will have a new head girls’ basketball
coach and a new English teacher next fall.
The Board of Education will be busy in the months of June and July processing
information to make an informed decision on how to proceed following the failed
bond levy in May. A decision to place an issue on the November ballot must be
made by the end of July. To make this decision, the Board is seeking input from
the community. All teachers were surveyed prior to their summer vacation and a
group of community leaders have been invited to share information with the Board.
A community, facility survey has been developed and is available to be taken online
at www.vbschools.net and www.yes4vbs.org. I encourage you go online and complete this survey. Let your voice be heard. The survey will provide demographic
information, information on the building project, and give us insight on how best to
get our message to you. Please call, visit, or email to discuss any school matters.
Your input is important to us.
Enjoy your summer. Have some wonderful family adventures and we will see
you back here in August.
Money Matter$
Cheryl Swisher, Treasurer
This is the second article in the series of articles to give the community of Van
Buren School some information regarding the finances of the district. This article
will focus on where the district spends the money it receives. There are six areas
where the district spends its money (See chart below):
1. Salaries 53%
2. Benefits 21%
3. Purchase Services 19%
4. Supplies and Materials 4%
5. Capital outlay 1%
6. Other 2%
Salaries are subject to negotiated agreements for teachers, custodians, bus
drivers, secretaries, teacher aides, food service workers, monitors, and mechanic.
The district negotiates with two unions, Van Buren Education Association (VBEA)
for the teachers and Ohio Association of Public Sector Employees (OAPSE) for the
others. The VBEA agreement expires in 2016 and the Board is in current negotiations with the OAPSE union now. The average change in expenses for this line
item for the past five (5) years is 3.11%. This includes new hires and raises.
Benefits are comprised of insurance costs, retirement costs, workers compensation, etc. Historically the district has realized increases of 14.04%, 8.21%, 7.64%
and 8.21% respectively from 2008 - 2011 FY in healthcare costs. In 2012, in an
effort to keep costs in line, the district moved staff away from more expensive insur-
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ance plan to a more economical plan saving the district over $118,679 or a 23%
decrease from the previous year. In doing this, the district was able to reduce additional costs and was able to secure a 0% rate increase for 2012, 2013 and 2014.
The cost per student for salaries and benefits is:
Purchase services include service contracts, utilities, community school
transfers, open enrollment out students, special education contracts, millstream,
substitute employees, attorney and legal fees, etc. Previous years have seen an
average of 5.54% increase. The large increase mainly has to do with increased
costs due to fuel surcharges, delivery costs, contract increases, and the like. Every year we try and renegotiate with current contract providers and always go out
and look for competitors that may provide a lower cost. Unfortunately, because of
the uniqueness of services provided there are sometimes limited providers for that
service.
Supplies are defined as the consumable items that the district uses. Some
examples are fuel, paper, school supplies, workbooks, etc. Historically the district has realized increases/decreases of -8.58%, and 8.23%, 5.93%, 14.17% and
8.05% respectively from 2009 - 2013 FY. Increases in 2012 (14.17%) are from
ARRA (American Reinvestment and Recovery Act) monies (federal grant) used in
previous years for supplies that in 2012 had to be replenished with General Fund
money since the ARRA money was a one-time allocation. The average of the last
five (5) years is 5.56%.
Capital outlay pays for any capital improvement or purchase that cannot be
paid for with the schools permanent improvement (PI) levy. This is used for equipment (usually having less than a $5,000 value) or other capital items that PI money
is not used for.
The other category is used for anything else that cannot be classified above.
Mainly this is dues and fees, awards, etc.
Total General Fund expenditures range between $10,000,000 and $11,000,000
each year. In 2014 they are estimated at $10,403,199. If you have questions regarding any of this information, please contact Cheryl Swisher at 419-299-3863
x103.
Immunization Requirement for Entering Seventh Grade
In accordance with Ohio Revised Code, all students entering seventh grade
are required to have the Tdap immunization updated. This can be taken care of
either at the county or city health departments or your family physician.
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School News
Congratulations to Kathy Wasson and
Rick Eakin on their retirements.
Best of Luck to the both of you!
You will be GREATLY missed!
Quiz Bowl Competes at National Tournament
The tournament at Riverdale in January was supposed to be the final high
school Quiz Bowl event of the season. Instead the team shown in this new format
and won every match they played. This qualified VB’s team for a national tournament to be held in Minneapolis the first weekend in May. The National Association
of Quiz Tournaments held its first small schools event and we were a part of it! Our
team included Matt Bado, Matt Wilkins, Natalie Risser, Drew Conner, Matt Cooper,
AJ Arriaga, Tom Rowles, Jared Smith, Ian Kern, and Zoie Nieto. Zach Schiefer
was unable to make the trip.
We held a couple of fundraisers and got a few generous donations to help defray the cost of the trip. The school provided our registration fee and transportation
to the airport and back (at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday night—thanks Mrs. Sattler!) The
team member’s families also provided a considerable portion of the expenses.
When the competition began it was clear that our lack of experience with
NAQT’s format put us at a disadvantage as we were matched with teams that had
won local, regional, and state competitions in this format. We won two of our nine
matches on Saturday, then spent the evening at the Mall of America (fun!). On
Sunday we played some “consolation” matches, then hopped the train to downtown Minneapolis for lunch and a little siteseeing. We had a great time and wish to
thank the anonymous donor, Findlay Family Practice, Van Buren Academic Boosters, Mr. Brand, Mrs. Kern (for arranging our flights), and our chaperones; Mr. Jim
Bado, Mrs. Denise Rowles, and Mrs. Terri Wilkins for their support of the Quiz Bowl
trip.
Van Buren High School/Middle School Guidance
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Any student who has to complete class credit work before next year needs to
contact Mr. Zender for make-up work information.
The guidance office will be open from 7:30 A.M. - 3:00 OP.M. each day until
June 15. It will reopen again on August 1.
All senior final transcripts may be picked up in the guidance office until June 15.
Any changes in scheduling for next year must be done before June 15 in the
guidance office, unless summer school, make-up work, or advancement is involved.
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.
This year's seniors have received a total of over $1.4 million worth of scholarships from several different colleges. Many seniors have received scholarship
offers from several different schools. A total of 62 of the 70 graduating seniors
have indicated that they will be attending a two-year or four-year school.
Mrs. Teaman, Matt Cooper, Drew Conner, Zoie Nieto, A.J. Arriaga, Matthew
Wilkins, Matthew Bado, Jared Smith, Ian Kern, Natalie Risser, Tom Rowles.
High School
Opening Knight
Wednesday,
August 13, 2014
Detailed information
will be sent to
students in August.
Middle School
Opening Knight
Thursday,
August 14, 2014
Detailed information
will be sent to
students in August.
MS & HS 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll
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School News
The Van Buren Academic Boosters are proud to present:
ALL "A's"
Hannah Davis, Garret Drake, Agnes Durliat, Landon Forsyth, Reid
Heppner, Kendall Kretzinger, Braden Losiewicz, Nickolas McCracken,
Andrew Overmyer, Madison Parker, Amber Pisarsky, Allyson Rickenbacher, Hailey Routzon, Zachary Seitz, Grayson Temple, Kyle Van
Horn
7th Grade - Miranda Eaton, Brady Harmon, Kyle Hoyng, Andrea Iliff, Jordan Lonyo,
Connor Ohlrich, Olivia Sexton, Lily Wagner
8th Grade - Madelyn Badertscher, Elizabeth Conner, Amelia Durliat, Hunter Foltz,
Anna Girdler, Andrew Godzak, Morgan Jackson, Janelle Keck, Jocelyn
Masters, Kailee Missler, Samuel Phillips, Autumn Pisarsky, Cheyenne
Potteiger, Lydia Reineke, Brendon Ring, Sara Rosenberger, Joshua
Seitz, Lisa Simmons, Carrigan Stacy, Madison Swope, Maria Trusty,
Brandon Wehrle, Hunter Wymer
9th Grade - Emily Bado, Brandon Bell, McClain Brown, Kila Fultz, Aaron Keck,
Lindsey Klausing, Marly McCartney, Matthew Nieset, Zoie Nieto, Abby
Patterson, Brylie Rampe, Zachary Schiefer, Lydia Smith, Justen Stall,
Cassandra Waltmire, Mercedes Williamson
10th Grade - Morgan Drake, Alexander Duran, Mackenzie Edler, Brooklyn Hoyng,
Avery Insley, Andrew Kelley, Ian Kern, Rebecca Kheiry, Ruth Moon,
Cole Ohlrich, Katelyn Reineke, Jared Smith, Callie Spears, Kyle
Sturgill
11th Grade - Matthew Cooper, Rachel George, Bailei Hoyng, Jennifer Irving, Kailey
Leal, Wade Schimmoeller, Shaynah Selario, Isaac Sexton, Schuyler
Turner, Alexis Youngpeter
12th Grade - Kenzi Beall, Colin Causey, Jessica Cunningham, Mary Davidson,
Michael Domke, Madison Endicott, Michelle Flanagan, Robyn Flick,
Jenna Gallello, Zach Hiris, James Irving, Sawyer Junge, Kelly McCartney, Joseph Nelson, Jessica Neumeister, Ashley Overmyer,
Drew Patterson, Alexa Piccirillo, Rachell Resnik, Natalie Risser, Ted
Simmons, Corey Spoon, Jonathan Tobias, Alisa Warren, Matthew
Wilkins
6th Grade -
6th Grade -
ALL "A's" and "B's"
Lucas Badertscher, DeLainie Bland, Karissa Brown, Katelyn Chu,
Aaron Clark, Nicole Conine, Noah Elliott, Timmothy Emerine, Felicity
Hocanson, Jewelya Hutchison, Spencer Ingwersen, Jaiden Lopez,
Hannah Missler, Madelyn Parsell, Alyssa Potteiger, Emma Reineke,
Jacob Risner, Camrie Roberts, Charistopher Routson, Kaleb Snodgrss,
Jordan Spoon, Hunter Stone, Austin Switzer, Dalton Swope, Madison
Trumbull, Carey Ware
Elementary Lunch Monitors Needed
The position of elementary lunch monitor works 1.5 hours
daily (approximately 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. on regular schedule days). Fingerprinting and BCI/FBI background check is required. Any interested applicants should contact Mr. Newcomer,
Elementary Principal at [email protected] or 419-2993416 ext. 201.
Carrie Below, Hannah Betts, Joshua Bishop, Kira Coe, Kurtis Edler,
Brody Ellingsworth, Emma Farison, Johnathon Farthing, Olivia Flugga,
Noah Frederick, Marisa Gilbert, Autumn Gitcheff, Nathaniel Gregory,
Natalee Harris, Wade Hiatt, Grace Hoerig, Brandon Klausing, James
Koehler, Ronald Koehnke, Tyler Lambert, Emily LeCroy, Sydney
Leeper, Ethan Marialke, Megan Muzy, Jenessa Nique, Brady Rader,
Jessica Rinehart, Jason Runion, Mackenzie Saltzman, Jacob Sanders, Lillian Saum, Hope Serrano, Natasha Simons, Amanda Strapp,
Quentin Weddell, Natalie Williamson
8th Grade - Dominic Adkins, Graham Anderson, Nicholas Beitzel, Briony Brink,
Lydia Brown, Kara Conine, Jessica DeBouver, Clayton Eichman,
Jacob Emerine, Khail Fasone, Courtney Frost, Sam Frost, Angel
Garcia, Brendon Gordon, Lauren Hensel, John Hutchison, Matthew
Iliff, Jacob Leal, Codi Leonard, Tyler Ludwig, Logan Marshall, Mason
Miarer, Rameen Omar, Nathan Potteiger, Jessica Roberts, Kylie Sonnenberg, Jaden Tabler, Cora Thomas, Alina Turner, Drace Wilson,
Nicholas Winkel
9th Grade - Sydnee Atchison, Kialynne Bland, Brady Deitrick, Mitchell Endicott,
Braxton Fasone, Ivorie Garnes, Alexis Kieffer, Adysson Miller, Tahlor
Palmer, Luke Rickenbacher, Brendan Roszman, Tanner Schroer,
Lauren Shaw, Alexis Shawver, David Starr, Jordan Trenkamp
10th Grade - Briana Barnhisel, Marcus Brand, Logan Brooker, Lauren Brown, Aric
Dewey, Adrianne Fleck, Rebekah Frampton, Taylor Gilliland, Elexia
Hassan, Mary Kane, Brianne Lasley, Zachary Lonyo, Victoria Manley,
Gabriele McCracken, Brant Morton, Jaret Mowrey, Leah Norr, Nicklaus Overmyer, Franklin Pina, Thomas Rowles, Olivia Sattler, Carlee
Schmelzer, Mackenzie Wagner
11th Grade - Ross Adolph, Emily Anderbery, Andrew Conner, Desirae Cooper,
Desiree Cunningham, Adam Endicott, Draeton Fasone, Cameron
Fox, Max Frost, Mckenzie Howard, Jameson Jacobs, Essma Kheiry,
Brice Lawrence, Jessica Lawrence, Alyssa Miller, Brianna Orchard,
Justin Phillips, Grant Wagner, Thomas Wolford
12th Grade - Matthew Bado, Tyler Clark, Brandon Edelbrock, Austin Essinger,
Aaron Franklin, Kurtis Gibson, Nicholas Hoehn, Esther Moon, Cody
Neumeister, Jonathan Rafferty, Joel Schumacker, Abigail Shroll, Breanna Starr, Paige Sudlow, Courtney Van Horn, Macaulay Williams
7th Grade -
CLASS OF 2015 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
Friday 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].
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June 2014
Middle School News
8th Annual Eighth Grade Class Washington, D.C. Trip
Seventh Grade A-T Walk Raises over $1,000
In honor of classmate Brody Ellingsworth, his sister Madeline, and their family,
our seventh graders held a walk to benefit the A-T Children’s Project. Madeline
was diagnosed with A-T (ataxia-telangiectasia), a rare genetic disease, and passed
away in April. The A-T Children’s Project supports and coordinates biomedical research, scientific conferences, and a clinical center aimed at finding life-improving
therapies and a cure for A-T. Our seventh graders raised over $1,000 to donate to
this terrific cause in honor of the Ellingsworth family.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2014
Matthew James Bado
Jim & Melinda Bado
Honor Society
Kent State Trustees Scholarship
Kent State Alumni Scholarship
Kent State University
Brandon Michael Edelbrock
Michael & MaryBlake Edelbrock
Honor Graduate
Work
Colin J. Causey
David & Tori Causey
Valedictorian
Honor Society - Honor Graduate
Honor Diploma
Academic Booster Book Scholarship
Jessica Marie Cunningham
Melissa Humm
Honor Graduate
Bowling Green State University
Elks Student of the Month
Marathon Petroleum Scholarship
UF Presidential Scholarship
University of Findlay
Madison Ryce Endicott
Jeff & Brenda Endicott
Valedictorian
Honor Diploma
BVH Auxiliary Scholarship
Zonta Scholarship
Ashland University Honors Program
Ashland University Presidents Scholarship
Ashland University
Mary Katlyn Davidson
Michael A. Domke
BGSU Award of Performance
Scholarship
Salutatorian
Honor Diploma - Student Council
Thad & Heather Davidson
Roger & Mary Domke
Marathon Petroleum Scholarship
Rose-Hulman Grant
Rose-Hulman Merit Scholarship
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Michelle Marie Flanagan Robyn Elizabeth Marie Flick
Kevin & Karen Flanagan
Valedictorian
Honor Diploma
Marie Berry Scholarship
Zonta Scholarship
Findlay Rotary Scholarship
UC Cincinnatus Scholarship
University of Cincinnati
Steve & Brenda Flick
Valedictorian
Honor Diploma - Secretary
Elks Student of the Month and Year
Leo & Virginia Woodward Scholar
National Merit Casey Scholarship
Ohio Sports Medicine Scholarship
Tracy Trey Beck Scholarship
Richard Fishburn Scholarship
James Tanner Scholarship
Ashland University Awards Scholarship
Ashland University
Aaron Anthony Franklin
Marcus & Dianna Franklin
Honor Society
Ball State University Academic
Recognition Scholarship
Ball State University
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Jenna Marie Gallello
Carlie Marie Hertel
Zachary A. Hiris
Nicholas A. Hoehn
James Francis Irving IV
Honor Diploma
Honor Diploma
Valedictorian
Honor Diploma - Treasurer
Honor Diploma
University of Toledo
VBEA Scholarship
FAGA Scholarship
Bradley & Amy Hertel
Guy Jr. & Andrea Gallello
BGSU Honors Scholarship
BGSU Award Scholarship
Shawnee State University
Monica Hiris
Randy & Pam Hoehn
Jim & Barb Irving
Honor Society
BGSU Freshman Award Scholarship
Franklin B. Walters Scholarship
American Meteorological Society
Freshman Scholarship
Oswego Destination Oswego Scholarship
Oswego Presidential Scholarship
Oswego State Univ of New York
Kelly Jean McCartney
Clay & Beth McCartney
Sawyer Alden Junge
Craig & Kristina Junge
Honor Diploma
FAGA Scholarship
Wittenberg Provost Scholarship
Wittenberg University
Class Colors
Orange and Black
Valedictorian
Honor Diploma
Honor Graduate
Honor Diploma
OU ROTC Scholarship
Ohio University
BGSU Grant
Class Flower
Tiger Lily
Joseph Lee Nelson
Erick & Mi Moon
Ohio Sports Medicine Scholarship
OSU Provost Scholarship
The Ohio State University
Esther Moon
James & Susan Nelson
Junior Class Escorts
Jennifer Irving &
Drew Conner
Jessica Marie Neumeister
Barry & Roxie Neumeister
Honor Graduate
UF Presidents Scholarship
Class Advisor
Linda Schwemley
June 2014
Ashley Morgan Overmyer
Shannon Overmyer & Amanda
Overmyer
Honor Diploma
Drew Christopher Patterson
Christopher & Dana Patterson
President
Scott Mitchell Phillips
Rodney Phillips & Jennifer
Phillips
Honor Diploma
Ivan Ulises Quezada-Aguirre
Rogelio & Hilda Quezada
Honor Graduate - Honor Diploma
Owens CC Trustees Scholarship
Owens Community College
Jonathan Evan Rafferty
Michael & Janice Rafferty
Honor Diploma
Amanda Simon Scholarship
Ohio Rural Electric Scholarship
Tall Timbers Scholarship Program
Belmont University Academic
Merit Scholarship
Belmont University
Rachell June Resnik
Natalie Grace Risser
Daniel Todd Roberts
Joel Michael Schumacker
Abigail Ann Shroll
Valedictorian
Honor Diploma
Valedictorian
Honor Diploma
Honor Society
VB Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Matthew R. Copus Memorial
Scholarship
Red Cross Scholarship
Jerry Resnik & Rose Resnik
Bill Stacy Scholarship
Jennifer Masters Scholarship
Paul Hostettler Scholarship
OWU Book Scholarship
OWU Schubert Scholarship
OWU Recognition Award Scholarship
OWU Founders Scholarship
Ohio Wesleyan University
Gary & Anne Risser Lee
Youth for Christ Scholarship
Elks Student of the Month and Year
Huntington Tuition Exchange Scholarship
Huntington Merillat Scholar Awards
Todd & Heather Roberts
BGSU Award of Performance
Scholarship
Tim & Jeanette Schumacker
Wittenberg Scholar Award & Grants
Wittenberg Book Scholarship
Wittenberg University
Huntington University
Best Of Luck Class of 2014
Roger & Kelly Shroll
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Ted Edward Simmons
Corey Joseph Spoon
Paige Ann Sudlow
Jonathan Seth Tobias
Courtney Mei Li Van Horn
Honor Diploma - Student Council
Cincinnatus Century Scholarship
Honor Society
VB Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Honor Society - Student Council
"the late" Joe & Terry Simmons
Joe & Candy Spoon
Matthew David Wilkins
Valedictorian
Honor Diploma - Vice President
Honor Diploma
Ohio Newspapers Foundation Scholarship
Ohio University Ohio Premier Scholarship
Paul Ben & Sherri Tobias
Houghton College Academic Scholarship
Houghton College Excellence Scholarship
Edward & Susan Van Horn
Univ of Findlay Deans Scholarship
Houghton College
Alisa Renee Warren
Dan & Yumi Warren
Joe and Carol Sudlow
Greg & Terri Wilkins
OSU Provost Scholarship
The Ohio State University
Ohio University
Macaulay Michael Williams
Mike & Lisa Williams
Kenzi Lynn Beall
Robert Beall & Kristine Lause
Brigette Anne Beggs
A. Dwayne & Susan Beggs
Olivet College
Eagle Scout Troop 313 Scholarship
FAGA Scholarship
University of Findlay Scholarship
Class Motto
"All our dreams can come true,
If we have the courage to pursue them."
Kaylee Ann Boney
Jeff Boney & Tracy Holtgreven
Dean P. Brink
John & Lynn Brink
Undecided
June 2014
Tyler James Clark
Roger & Marcy Clark
Undecided
Kayla Conine
Austin David Corey
Undecided
VB Lions Club Scholarship
Joe & Nita Conine
David & Doris Corey
L. Frick & Hellen Hoadley Scholarship
Brittany Corrine Crotinger
Josh & Athena Crotinger
Undecided
Amber Marie Davis
Jay & Sandy Davis
Alex Ray Dewey
Austin Michael Essinger
Hobart Institute of Welding
Technology
Craig & Cathy Dewey
Shelby Ellen George
Milo & Arlene George
Colorado State University
Donald Essinger & Heather
Essinger
Kayla Rachelle Farr
Vickie Brubaker
Kurtis Lee Gibson
Collin Anthony Hiatt
UT Trustee Scholarship
University of Northwestern Ohio
Ernie Gibson & Julie Hoffman
Tony & Nancy Hiatt
Zara Raven Fournier
Emily Jane Foust
Christopher Fournier &
Veronique Huffman
Tim Foust & Kelly Young
Shawn C. Hobbs
Tyler David Holtgreven
Costal Carolina University
Michael Hobbs &
Stephanie Bisbee
Jeff & Jodi Holtgreven
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Ayasha Rayne Keckler
Jacob Edward Kelley
Undecided
Patrick Laike Matthes
Cody Don Neumeister
Alexa Lynn Piccirillo
Frank Simon & 'the late'
Sandra Simon
BreAnna L. Starr
Brittney Ann Tuohy
Jazmine J. Waller
Whitetails Unlimited Doug
Kroetz Scholarship
VB Lions Club Scholarship
Paige Lineay Jacobs
Dan & Amanda Jacobs
Ron Matthes & Laura Matthes
Elizabeth Anne Sopher
Joe & Julie Sopher
Undecided
Russ Keckler & Michelle Paluch-Sites
Barry & Roxie Neumeister
Josh Paul Staib
Roger Staib & Karen Nesbitt
Jon & Colleen Kelley
Tom & Kim Piccirillo
David & Tonya Starr
Hillsborough Community College
Rae Lynne King
Donald & Jerrie King
Work
Cade Sawyer Killian Sieber
Jodi Monday
John & Babette Tuohy
Tristan C. Locke
Sean & Pamela Locke
Undecided
Elijah Paul Simon
Joseph Waller & Tabatha Collins
Page 12
Knightly News
June 2014
Elementary News
“The Beauty of Music and Art.”
The Van Buren Elementary School held their annual Music and Art Extravaganza on Thursday, May 8, 2014, to celebrate the beauty of Music and Art.
The performance began promptly at 6:30 p.m. with music from the fifth grade
band, under the direction of Mr. Rick Eakin. They played two selections including
"William Tell Slides Again" and "Quest of the Knights Templar". The band really
showed that they have been working hard all year. The sections were well practiced. After their performance, Samuel Seitz presented Mr. Eakin with gifts for his
retirement.
The band was followed by the first graders under the direction of Miss VanVlerah.
The students combined practiced choreography along with expressive enthusiasm
during their performance of "Chickery Chick" and "Caribbean Amphibian". They
had practiced for several months and displayed definite professionalism.
Miss VanVlerah then directed the second graders in a moving rendition of
"Candle on the Water". The second graders also displayed their musical skills and
talent when performing their final song "The Great Outdoors".
Following the second graders were the third grade students who performed four
songs using a scale of hand bells. They played "When the Saints Go Marching In",
"Big Rock Candy Mountain", "Oh! Susannah", and "Blue Bells of Scotland". The
bells were played nearly flawlessly and they were really a crowd favorite.
The fourth grade had a new program this year in regards to the playing of their
recorders. First, and foremost, the music department wishes to thank the Van
Buren Parent’s Association for purchasing a recorder for every fourth grader. The
investment is really priceless in that this introduction to music oftentimes lasts a
lifetime. Miss VanVlerah also introduced a “karate style” program in which the students earned colored “belts” that they earned by testing out of certain levels. Many
students had their recorders decorated with a rainbow of colored “belts”.
The students performed two songs "Return of the Clonebots" and "Da Da Da
Da Da Da Bomp". Miss VanVlerah included some free style choreography in the
last selection, which
allowed students to
show their creativity
and talent.
Lastly, the fifth
graders performed
by singing two songs
directed by Miss
Darci VanVlerah and
accompanied, on the
piano, by Donna VanVlerah. They sang "Peter Piper" and "Let it Shine!". They are
a very talented and well-practiced group which sang two-part selections. They are
more than ready for middle school choir and other music programs. Look for many
of these students in the show choir as they get a little older.
Throughout the musical performances, there were several students that had
speaking parts. Cheyne Price, Jonah Frederick, Zac Adkins, Kadin Faine, Justin
Overmyer, Kaleb Coe, Grant Young, and Drew Carpenter all shared important facts
about the value and benefits of Music and Art with the audience.
After the concert the performers and their guests proceeded across the bridge
to partake in the school-wide Art Gallery presented by Miss Erin Troyer. Every student in grades one through five had two pieces of artwork in the show. Kindergarteners also each displayed one work of art by their classroom. Miss Troyer worked
tirelessly with Miss VanVlerah, Donna VanVlerah, Meg Ramlow, Tammy Routson,
and several teachers and staff from the elementary building to set up the show.
More than 800 pieces of art were prepared for show using a wide range of media
from chalk pastels to clay. The artwork was organized and displayed by grade level.
The Van Buren Parent/Teacher Organization (P.T.O.) generously provided refreshments for the many hundreds of people in attendance. The Extravaganza
Committee wishes to thank the many people who baked cookies for the occasion
and to the members of the P.T.O. who organized the cookie collection, set-up, and
clean-up of the refreshment stations.
June 2014
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 month of May. Students were also able to invite a friend or family member to
join them at the round table.
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; Nigel Woodall, Alec Busey,
Paige Ryan, Ryleigh Keckler, Melodee Vermillion, Morgan Johnson, Ava McCracken, Xander Van Scoy, Josalyn Swaisgood, Anmithasri Senthilkumar, Alex Homan,
Carter Finley, Hudson Sendelbach, Gabriel George, Madeline Williams, Madisyn
Herod, Josiah McKeown, Ali Bishop, YaZmeen Nguyen, Kendra Odenweller, Dessa Darling, Aiden Haley, Izzie Pawlak, and Gabby Gearhart.
After studying the author and illustrator Lynn Avril, 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 18 until October 12, 2014.
Back Row: Ilyeis Franks, Kadin Ogg, Jada Hicks, Kearstin Sherick, Drew Van Atta,
Chance Conley, Kendra Odenweller. Middle Row: Aeris Butler, Parker Beilharz, Zoe
Fruth, Avery Heitkamp, Logan Saum, Ethan Greathouse, Bryelle Flores. Front Row:
Eian Still, Natalie Treece, Emmalee Noel, Carter Finley, Easton Vackert, Madison
Hedrick, Brock Daniel.
“The Beauty of Music and Art.”
Aiden Haley, Izzie Pawlak, Gabby Gearhart, Dessa Darling
Elementary Open House
Friday, August 15, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 P,M.
More information
will be sent to
students in August.
Have a Safe and
Enjoyable
Summer Vacation
Alex Homan
Page 14
Knightly News
Music Booster News
June 2014
Community News
The Van Buren Music Boosters hosted an Open House Reception in honor of retiring instrumental director, Rick Eakin
(center) on Sunday, May 18. The reception was very well attended and gave many alumni, fellow teachers, community members, and current music families a chance to let Mr. Eakin know how much of an impact he has had on everyone. Serving on
the reception committee were (from left) Karen Schuh, Janis Borkosky Griffin, Karen Flanagan, Sharon Male, Terri Wilkins,
and Sharon Schultz.
~ 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.
Lunch Price Increase effective
2014-2015 school year.
Grades K-5
Grades 6-12 regular lunch
Grades 6-12 alternate lunch
Adult lunch
$2.25
$2.50
$2.75
$2.90
Van Buren’s Memorial Day Service, honoring veterans and those currently serving, was held in the school auditorium this
year. The program was presented by Boy Scout Troop 313 and music was furnished by the Van Buren High School band.
The Van Buren Band, under the direction Rick Eakin, accompanied the ceremony
with performances of “The Stars and Stripes Forever”, “Americana”, “America the
Beautiful” and “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Choir student and Boy Scout Ian Kern
sang “God Bless the USA” for the ceremony.
A.J. Arriaga, left, had double duty as he
participated in the band and also read
“In Your Honor” for the ceremony. Mac
Williams, vocal student and 2014 graduate of Van Buren, served as emcee for
the service.
June 2014
Sports News
Van Buren Track Carries on the Tradition of
Making it to State
The Track Team capped off
the 2014 season on the medal
stand at the State Track Meet in
Columbus on Saturday morning, June 7. Competing for the
Black Knights were the following
athletes and events; in the Girls's
1600 meter Relay, Lauren Wise
(Jr), Carlee Schmelzer (So),
Rachell Resnik (Sr), Bri Lasley
(So), and alternates Lexi Hassan
(So) and Lindsay Klausing (Fr).
In the Girl's 800m Run,
Rachell Resnik (Sr), and the
Boy's 800m Run, Ted Simmons
(Sr).
The Girl's 1600m Relay finished 10th in the State on Friday
morning. On Saturday, Rachell
Resnik ran her personal best time
in the 800m with a 2:18.33, also
breaking the school record and
placing Rachell on the medal
stand in 8th place.
A few minutes later, Ted
Simmons (Sr), set a record of his own. Ted finished 3rd with a personal best, school
record time of 1:55.20 and a medal of his own.
Congratulations Black Knight Track Team. Very Proud of all of you!
Softball Finishes Strong
After a few injuries and some tough losses, the Van Buren Softball team found
themselves in a slump early this season. The girls had played 15 games, but the
results were not what the Black Knights had hoped for. They found themselves
with a dismal record of 5-10. Determined to show their true potential, the Black
Knights had a great second half and won 8 out of their last 10 regular season
games. They were seeded #2 in their District and were able to host an OHSAA
tournament game for the first time in school history. After beating Ayersville in the
Sectional Final on their home field, the Black Knights headed to Elida to play in the
District Semi-Final against North Baltimore. Having lost to North Baltimore in extra
innings earlier in the year, the Black Knights were determined to play hard and
come out on top. Some big hits and great defense helped the girls pull out a victory and the Black Knights found themselves in the District Final for just the second
time in the programs history. The District Final was a great game against Patrick
Henry and the Black Knights played well, but in the end came up just a bit short,
losing 3-2. Although it was a disappointing loss, the 2014 softball team made a
great run and has much to be proud of. Congratulations on a great season, ladies!
Go Knights!
800m Run –– Senior Ted Simmons
800m Run –– Senior Rachell Resnik
VB Track Heading to State
Knightly News
Page 16
June 2014
School News
2014-2015 School Year
Middle School and High School
2014 - 2015 School Calendar
Class Fees
August 15
Friday
Teachers and Staff Meetings
August 18
Monday
First Day for Students
August 27 - 29
Wed., Thurs. & Friday
No School - Hancock County Fair
September 1
Monday
No School - Labor Day
September 2
Tuesday
School Resumes
October 13
Monday
No School for Students- Teacher Professional Day
October 24
Friday
End of 1st 9 weeks
November 24
Monday
No School - Teacher In-Service
November 24 & 25
Monday & Tuesday Parent/Teacher Conferences
(Monday evening, all day Tuesday and Tuesday evening) No School for students Tuesday through Friday
November 26, 27, & 28
Wed., Thurs. & Friday
No School - Thanksgiving Vacation
December 19
Friday
December 22 - January 2
Monday through Friday
Christmas Break
January 5
Monday
School Resumes
January 16
Friday
End of 1st Semester - (End of 2nd 9 weeks)
January 19
Monday
No School - Martin Luther King Day
February 13
Friday
February 16
Monday
No School - President’s Day
March 20
Friday
End of 3rd 9 weeks
March 27
Friday
March 30 - April 3
Monday-Friday
No School - Spring Break
May 24
Sunday
Graduation
May 25
Monday
No School - Memorial Day
May 29
Friday
Last day for Students - End of 2nd Semester
June 1
Monday
Teacher Work Day
Calamity/Weather Make-Up Days/Hours - To be Determined
School days with students in attendance
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Teacher Work Days
Inservice Day
Flex Day
Professional Days
Elementary Class Fees
Kindergarten
$20.00
Grades 1-3
40.00
Grades 4-5 (includes netbook ins)65.00
174
2
2
1
1
4
184
9-Weeks Grading Period
Aug. 18 — Oct. 24 = 45 days
Oct. 27 — Jan. 16 = 44 days
Jan. 20 — March 20 = 42 days
March 23 — May 29 = 43 days
MS/HS Workbook Fees
Language Arts 6
Language Arts 7
Language Arts 8
Math 6
Math 7
Math 8
Math 2 (Resource Room)
English 10 (Resource Room)
$5.00
5.00
5.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
17.00
24.00
Interim Schedule
Wednesday, September 24
Wednesday, December 3
Wednesday, February 18
Wednesday, April 22
MS/HS Workbook Fees (continued)
French I
French II
French III
$21.50
21.50
21.50
MS/HS Class Fees (continued)
Ag Sci & Tech Food
Ag comm & Leadership
FFA Membership
$20.00
20.00
20.00
Class Fee (Grades 6-8)
Class Fee (Grades 9-12)
Netbook Insurance (6-12)
Science 6
Science 7
Science 8
Adv. Science 8
Home/Resource Mgmt. 7
Art 6
Art 8
Design 8
Cooking Basics
Weight Training & Life Styles
High School Choir
Music Theory/History
Art 1, 2, 3, 4
Food & Nutrition
Independent Living
Life Skills
Int. Cultures & Cuisine
Physics
Chemistry
Biology 1
Biology 2
Fund Biology
Fund Science
Physical Science
Science & Technology
Woods 1, 2, 3, 4
Photo/Print 1, 2
Design 1
Design 2 (Adv.)
Web Design 1, 2
Computer App. 1, 2
English 9
Adv. English 9
English 10
Adv. English 10
English 11
Adv. English 11
English 12
AP English 12
Spanish 1, 2, 3
Spanish 4
Ag Food & Resources
Ag Animal
Ag Business
$ 7.50
10.00
25.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
15.00
7.00
10.00
10.00
5.00
20.00
5.00
15.00
20.00
35.00
36.00
23.00
26.00
40.00
5.00
20.00
15.00
30.00
15.00
10.00
15.00
10.00
25.00
30.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
5.00
8.75
8.75
6.50
20.00
15.00
30.00
2.00
16.00
5.00
10.00
20.00
20.00
20.00

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