Ranger Roundup Dr. William Wagner, Principal Lakewood High School Patti Richardson, PTA President

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14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 216.529.4028

Greetings from the Principal’s Office

Lakewood’s Voice – Lakewood’s Vision!

As you drive by Lakewood High School, it is easy to see the impact of the Facilities Master Plan for the renovation of Lake-wood’s schools. The area west of the Civic Auditorium is past the mid-point in its renovation and is scheduled to open in August for the 2009-2010 school year.

This will complete “Phase 2” of the district Facilities Master Plan. “Phase 3” of the plan includes the renovations and downsizing of the remain-

ing elementary schools and completion of the Lakewood High School project. A steering committee consisting of parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, and interested members of the community has been meeting to gather the infor-mation about “Phase 3”, share it with the Lakewood community and once again seek the guidance and direction of those make our schools strong – YOU!

We need your input. The first Community Forum on “Phase 3” of the district Fa-

cilities Master Plan will be held on Thursday, April 2nd beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the LHS East Cafeteria. I would strongly encourage you to attend and help us identify the most important issues and develop the path for completing the final steps of this project.

If you would like more information about the Community Forum or the Facili-

ties Master Plan, please feel free to give me a call. Please mark your calendars for this important meeting as we continue our commitment to make Lakewood High School the best possible… Every Period, Every Day!

Sincerely yours with Ranger Pride,

Bill Wagner

District Message

All courses and programs are offered by Lakewood High School without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, gender, marital status, disability, or age in its education programs, activities, employment policies or admission policies and practices as required under Title VI and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 2

More than 100 people from the community have signed on to be part of the Steering Committee that will help determine the course of action for our remaining elementary schools – Grant, Lincoln and Roosevelt – as well as for the east side of the high school. The committee has held three meetings to date and is working hard to gather information, update and review the critical data such as population and enrollment trends and to identify the critical issues to be taken into consideration when formulating their recommended plan. At the crux of the planning process is whether or not to renovate or construct two or three of the remaining elementary schools. The Ohio School Facilities Commission has notified the district that it will only fund con-struction and/or renovation of two more elementary schools in the district because of declining enrollment. The district would be on its own to fund a third elementary project. As in the past, the district will be asking for input from the community at large so that we have the greatest consensus possible. Please mark on your calendars and plan to attend the two community forums scheduled. The first will be held April 2 at 7 p.m. at LHS’ East Cafeteria. This first forum will describe the process, pro-vide data and seek opinions on issues critical to the committee’s decision. The second forum will be held Sept. 15, also at LHS at 7 p.m., and will present options for our buildings to be presented to the Board and al-low the community to comment on those options. It is important for as many people to attend these as possible so that the community’s voice is heard on this critical project for our district and city’s future. For updates on the work of the Steering Committee, please visit our web site at www.lakewoodcityschools.org.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT ON PHASE III Even as work continues full-speed ahead on the west wing of the high school as the last part of Phase II of our Facilities Master Plan, the planning for Phase III, the final phase, is now underway.

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OASSA recognizes Assistant Principal of the Year! OHIO ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Congratulations to Mr. Gerald Lanning, who was selected as the MetLife/NASSP Assistant Principal of the Year for the state of Ohio. Mr. Lanning has served at Lakewood since 2006, with prior experience at Olmsted Falls (2000-2006) and Avon Lake (1997-2000) as an Assistant Principal. Jerry has served on the Ohio Educator Standards Board / Master Teacher Training Program, and led a school team that participated in Battelle training to prepare Lakewood to become a Value-Added Pilot School. One of Jerry’s recommendation letters included the following: “Jerry’s strong focus on the instructional program did not diminish his understanding that a school needs to have a positive school culture to operate effectively, and he worked with others to ensure that students and teachers were focused on operating in a safe and orderly environment.” As our Assistant Principal of the Year, Mr. Lanning will attend a two-day recognition program on April 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington, VA, where honorees will participate in professional development and networking

activities with their peers. Jerry will also be recognized at the OASSA Assistant Principal’s Conference on February 23-24, and receive a plaque from OASSA and a signet ring from Herff Jones Company. He will represent Ohio in the NASSP search for the National Assistant Principal of the Year. The application process includes an emphasis in the following criteria: collaborative leadership, personalizing the educational experience, and curriculum/instructional innovation. We are proud of Mr. Lanning, and his continued commitment to the students and staff of Lakewood High School!

Reflection News

Thank You to the following LHS students who entered Reflections:

Madison Olszewski, 11th grade, Film Production Tyler Wick, 10th grade, Photography-Submitted 1 Piece Nicole Parke, 9th grade, Photography- Submitted 4 Pieces Mandy Gawen, 12th grade, Photography- Submitted 3 Pieces Missy Richardson, 10th grade, Photography- Submitted 1 Piece Maureen MacGregor, 10th grade, Photography- Submitted 1 Piece Andrew Elaban, 12th grade, Photography- Submitted 2 Pieces Devin Werner, 10th grade, Visual Arts Jessica Paoli, 11th grade, Visual Arts Ann Gross, 10th grade, Visual Arts

Thank You to Mrs. Sedlak for all her help with getting the artwork ready.

We had Madison, Maureen, Missy, Nicole and Andrew go onto State for Reflections.

We will keep you posted on what happens.

President’s Message Patti Richardson, LHS PTA president

LHS PTA Board 2008—2009

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Newsletter deadline The deadline for the April 2009 Ranger Roundup is Monday, March 16th.

Information should be e-mailed to Kimberly Barto at: disneymagic72@sbcglobal.net no later than the 16th. If you’d like to receive an e-mail reminder a few days before the deadline, send me a note at the e-mail address above with “RANGER ROUNDUP” in the subject line and I’ll be

glad to add you to my e-mail reminder list.

President Patti Richardson 1473 Lauderdale 221.4766 First Vice President Fran Storch 1542 Woodward Ave 521.0176 Second Vice President Dr. Bill Wagner LHS Principal 529.4021

Recording Secretary Linda Rerko 1655 Parkwood 228.3190 Corresponding Secretary Patty Eberl 1426 Woodward 226.4320 Treasurer Bernadette Smith 1470 Rockway 226.1320 Council Delegate Thea Becker 1239 Donald 226.9463 Council Alternate Lauren Mueller 11929 Detroit Rd. 227.9900 Hospitality Jae Jokubaitis 1557 Clarence 406.0089 Membership Carole Richardson 17521 Lakewood Hts 529.0227 Newsletter Kimberly Barto 1253 Warren Road 227.0383

Please Join Us! Our last meeting of the year is March 23rd at 7:00pm in the MODs LRC

LHS PTA membership will vote on this proposed slate of officers at the March 23rd meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor

The Nominating Committee of Lakewood High School PTA met on January 22, 2009 and submits the following slate of officers for the 2009-2010 school year:

President Fran Storch 1st Vice President Stacey Sponsler 2nd Vice President Dr. William Wagner Recording Secretary Arlene Marek Corresponding Secretary Patty Eberl Treasurer Bernadette Smith Council Delegate Toni Northrop Council Alternate Patti Richardson

Dear Parents and Staff, March has arrived and with it a busy time of year. We have OGT and other tests coming this month. Please help your student get plenty of rest and a good breakfast for those stressful days. There are many musical events also this month, check them out. The amount of talent here at LHS is amazing. On Thursday, April 2, 2009 will be the first Community Forum Meeting for the Phase 3 Facilities Plan for the schools. It will be held here at LHS in the East Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. The discussion will focus on the east end of LHS and the remaining elementary schools and what do do about them. Please plan on attending and voice your opinions. Our next and last PTA meeting will be Monday, March 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mods LRC. We will be voting on next year's slate of officers and as always Dr. Wagner will be there to speak and answer any questions you might have. Please join us. Patti Richardson

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LAKEWOOD COUNCIL OF PTAs SCHOLARSHIPS This year Lakewood Council of PTAs is please to offer three $1000 scholarships to deserving seniors. Two will be Academic Scholarships and one will be a Career Tech Scholarship.

Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are : A. Lakewood resident; B. Graduating Lakewood High School senior; C. 3.0 minimum grade point average; D. Must have applied or been accepted to a 4-year college or university full- time for the purpose of obtaining Bachelor’s Degree; E. Parent or guardian must be a current member of a Lakewood PTA unit. F. Career Tech Scholarship is offered only to students enrolled in the career tech program.

Criteria for granting this scholarship are : A. Essays (two essays are required); B. Grade point average; C. Extracurricular activities, community involvement and/or work experience; D. Recommendations (two recommendations are required); E. Preparation of application (completeness, spelling, grammar, neatness, etc.)

In addition, finalists will be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship applications must be completed and returned to Guidance Center by the date listed on Thursday, April 2, 2009. NO EXCEP-TIONS. A parent or legal guardian must sign application. Pick up your Application at the Guidance Center, or Download it from the Lakewood PTA Council Website: http://www.lkwdpl.org/pta/council/scholarships.htm

Good Luck Seniors!

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As of February 1st, we have 247 members AND we have received close to $2000 in

painless donations. Thank you! Below are the members we have added since publishing our November newsletter. Again, hope there aren't mistakes. PLEASE let me know if you want a PTA membership card & where I can send it. Carol Richardson (cvanhala@yahoo.com)

LHS STAFF Chrissie Abbott Laura Abrahamsen Karen Alten David Barba Dave Borish Katherine Braquet Rita Chahda-Gonzalez Barb & Jim Comienski James Comienski Jim Conceller Jill Dutton Dennis Ebner Katie Ebner L. Eckert

Kathy Gaburl David Gannon Micelle Goggin Norah Grevey Beth Hankins Susan Harreld Marty Harris Trish Hendy Matt Heslep Edward Holmok Cindy Karger William Kemmett Carrie Lewis Peter Mayeux

Alisa Nazelli Abby Neal Peter Petto Lynn Pierce Charles Poole Nancy Ralls Aileen Robinson Linda Salipante Mary Ann Sanders Kim Scheer Robert Sedlak Gregory Sent Lisa Shaffer-Gill Brian Siftar Helen Smith

PARENTS Bob & Debbie Barlow Linda Barbero Chuck & Nora Blackman Karen Bosworth Charles Buelow Bob DiFilippo Bill & MaryPat Ellert Holly Elliott Susan Gallovic Patty Gajewski Susan & Keith Kadow Chris & Amy Kemp Helen Kettel Katherine Kratz & Mark Mattern Nanette Kearney

Barbara Sosnowski Alice Stone Vickie Thoma Terry Walker Lisa Wiegand Sean & Karen Wheeler

Michael & Marilyn Liggett Elspeth Pardo Heidi, Dana, Spencer & Mackenzie Paul Vera Perez Kirsten Reading Donna Reulbach Karen Shannon Jackie Smith Stacey Sponsler Audrey & Jody Stevelak Diane Szabo Michael & Joyce Tabeling Kevin & Stephanie Toole Kathy Whitler Stasia Williams

Student Enrichment - Mrs. Kathy Baylog, 216-529-4330 www.lkwdpl.org/lhs/gifted

It’s time to sign up for Advanced Placement Exams! AP EXAM REGISTRATION

As you know, deadlines are always important, but particularly so with regard to AP exams. Students may begin placing orders in the Bookroom on March 2, 2009. Please make sure your student registers for the appropriate AP exam(s) no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2009. We cannot accept orders after that date. As always, your cooperation is appreciated. In order to avoid long lines in the Bookroom, please order as early as possible.

A nonrefundable $13.00 fee is required for each exam ordered The total cost for each exam is $86.00 Final payment of $73.00 is due April 24, 2009 Checks may be made payable to Lakewood High School or you may pay by credit card by calling the Bookroom at 529-4047.

The AP exam schedule is listed below. Each exam takes approximately 3½ hours to complete. The AP 2008-09 Bulletin for Students and Parents, which provides specific information about the exams, will be provided to students when they order their exams. Please review it with your son or daughter. Information on the AP credit policy of the college of your choice may be found on the College Board website: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/apsearch.jsp. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Bay-log at 529-4330.

2009 Advanced Placement Exams Schedule

Week 1

Week 2

(Exams administered at Lakewood H. S. are printed in bold)

Please note: The College Board and Educational Testing Service have strict rules governing security of AP Exams, therefore:

Students must have their LHS Student ID to enter the testing room (no temporary IDs) Cell phones, pagers, PDAs and all other electronic devices are prohibited from the testing area

Morning Session 7:30 A.M. Afternoon Session 12:00 Noon

Monday, May 4 Government and Politics: United States Government and Politics: Comparative** French Language**

Tuesday, May 5 Computer Science A Computer Science AB Spanish Language

Statistics

Wednesday, May 6 Calculus AB Calculus BC

Chinese Language and Culture

Thursday, May 7 English Literature German Language

Japanese Language and Culture French Literature

Friday, May 8 United States History European History Studio Art (portfolios due)

Morning Session 7:30 A.M. Afternoon Session 12:00 Noon

Monday, May 11 Biology Music Theory

Physics B Physics C: Mechanics

Tuesday, May 12 Chemistry Environmental Science

Psychology

Wednesday, May 13 Italian Language and Culture English Language

Art History

Thursday, May 14 Macroeconomics World History

Microeconomics

Friday, May 15 Human Geography Spanish Literature

Latin Literature Latin: Vergil

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Summer Honors Institutes

The Ohio Summer Honors Institutes are summer programs funded by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) for current 9th and 10th grade gifted students. The program's purpose is to provide in-depth study of challenging topics, to provide opportunities for ex-ploring educational and career options, and to provide opportunities for interaction with gifted peers. Summer Honors Institutes are hosted by Ohio colleges and universities. Tuition is free for eligible students. However, Summer Hon-ors Institutes that offer a residential option may charge residential students a fee to cover the costs of breakfast, dinner, residence hall rooms, evening activities and overnight supervision Student Eligibility—To be eligible to attend an Ohio Summer Honors Institute, a student must:

Reside in Ohio; Be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade during the 2008-09 school year; Be identified as gifted by an Ohio school district or be able to document that he or she meets Ohio gifted identification criteria

described in Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15.

There may be additional eligibility requirements for participation in specific courses or programs. For detailed information regarding eligibility requirements for a specific Ohio Summer Honors Institute, visit the institute's Web site or contact the institute direc-tor. Space in Ohio Summer Honors Institutes is limited. Samples of experiences available:

Applications for the 2009 Summer Honors Institutes are due April 10, 2009. More information available: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?Page=3&TopicRelationID=963&Content=43658

National Honor Society --IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Stoles~Senior members need to order NHS stoles for graduation. Membership in National Honor Society is the highest honor a school can bestow upon a student. NHS seniors are recognized for having achieved this honor by wearing the NHS stole over their graduation gown. Stoles are $18.00 and payment may be made to the Bookroom. Checks may be made payable to Lakewood High School or you may pay by credit card by calling the Bookroom at 529-4047. Deadline for ordering stoles is Friday, April 24, 2009

University of Akron (July 20-31)

The Life of a Lawyer You’re in Business Engineering Technology The Polymer Scientist The Color Photographer Action! The Digital Moviemaking Workshop Project Byline What’s the Secret? Programming for the 21st Century

Baldwin-Wallace College (July 5-24)

Music Theater Entrepreneurship Program International Business Biotechnology Digital Darkroom Problem Solving

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In addition to publishing the monthly Ranger Roundup newsletter on the Lakewood City Schools Web-site, we are also going to offer our Lakewood High School Families the chance to receive their Ranger Roundup electronically and eliminate their monthly paper copy. This will not only help our environ-

ment, it will also allow your family to obtain important information from the Ranger Roundup quickly and easily! NOTE: When you request to receive the Ranger Roundup electronically - you will no longer receive

the paper copy of the newsletter.

To Access the Ranger Roundup from the Lakewood City Schools Website: 1. From internet access go to:

www.lakewoodcityschools.org 2. Locate the list of schools and single click on:

‘Lakewood High’ 3. Under Quick Links, single click on:

‘Newsletters’

To submit your request to receive your monthly Ranger Roundup Electronically

Send an email to Kimberly Barto (editor of Ranger Roundup) disneymagic72@sbcglobal.net Include: 1. Your Name 2. Your LHS student(s) name 3. Your email address

Earth Hour friendly activities will take place at Lakewood Park

Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:30- 9:30 pm

At 8:30 pm on the 28th of March towns and cites across the world will turn off their non essential lighting

sending a powerful global message that it‘s possible to take action on global warming .There are many ways we can support Earth Hour in 2009, from turning out the non essential lighting in buildings, and homes, using

less water, walking more, checking our thermostat settings, reduce the setting on our hot water heaters to 120 degrees and to promote Earth Hour to your families, friends and businesses in Lakewood, as well as

surrounding communities. H20 volunteers have hosted a letter writing campaign at our February meetings and have had a tremendous response from governmental officials supporting the event.

Earth Hour participants are encouraged to bring your flashlight and join in on the Earth Hour activities taking

place at Lakewood Park Women’s Pavilion ( 8:15 – 9:30 pm ).

Activities Included thus far include a flash light recycling scavenger hunt in Lakewood Park

environmentally friendly business will be present to their efforts to lessen global warming

Sign up to show your support on climate change, spread the word. Sign up today! www.earthhourus.org

Questions call Nora Steele -529-4173

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OCIS - FOR LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

OCIS is Ohio’s Career Information System and also has a career assessment called IDEAS available to

students and adults. This assessment can help anyone who may be struggling with a career choice.

Use OCIS to help you with your college and scholar-ship search and for financial aid information. GO TO: http://ocis.ode.state.oh.us

User name: LakewoodHS Password: ohiocis03

** Note lower and upper case**

The test will be determined at a later date.

College – Bound Juniors

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR MARCH 10th

The annual College Planning Program for Juniors will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in the Civic Auditorium. The purpose of the program is to ac-quaint you with the college search, selection, and application process that begins in the Spring of the junior year. Representatives from Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College, and Baldwin Wallace will be available to answer any questions from the perspective of a public university, a private college, and a community college. Lunchtime presentations for college-bound juniors -Wednesday, March 11th- 4th, 5th , 6th periods. Coun-selors will go over the entire college application process. Cleveland Scholarship Program

Mrs. Pam Sandoval of Cleveland Scholarship Programs is at

Lakewood High School every Wednesday, Thursday, and Fri-day from 8am to 3pm to help students with scholarship

searches and other financial questions. CSP provides fee waiv-ers for ACT and SAT tests and for college application fees to those who qualify. Mrs. Sandoval’s number is 216-529-4710.

FAFSA forms are available in the Guidance Center.

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Schedule changes Students are reminded that registration for

classes every year is a very serious time of de-cision making. Once they have signed up for classes they are committed to those classes.

Based on student registrations in the spring,

some classes are not offered, others are ex-panded and teachers are reappointed. There-fore, only SCHEDULE CORRECTIONS will

be made after June 2009

Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) will be administered during the week of March 16-March 20. As you are aware, students must pass all five tests in order to receive a high school di-ploma. That is certainly an incentive for students to do their best on these tests! However, with a little extra effort and commitment some students can score in the advanced and accelerated range. These students need to be encouraged to do so for reasons that go beyond the graduation requirement, including:

Advanced or accelerated OGT scores demonstrate interest and achievement in either a particular subject area or many areas.

OGT scores assist the staff in placing students into specialized programs, e.g., Advanced Placement, which require student ap-plications.

OGT scores in the advanced and accelerated range assist the staff in recommending students for special recognitions and oppor-tunities, i.e., Summer Honors Institutes, Cleveland Clinic Internships, scholarships, medals and departmental awards.

Students who wish to be considered for National Honor Society membership in junior year must pass all five OGTs. With a little extra effort, many of these students can score in the advanced/accelerated range.

Actual OGT scores, not simply pass/fail, are listed on transcripts that are reviewed by college admissions officers and scholar-ship committees.

Students who consistently put forth their best effort are better prepared for the challenges of college.

Terra Nova tests and the Test of Cognitive Skills (TCS) will be given to freshman during the

week of March 16. The purpose of these stan-dardized tests is to find out which skills have been mastered and which need further development, as well as to measure thinking and reasoning skills. The students taking these tests should be encour-

aged to do their very best.

LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood, Ohio

College Testing Dates – 2009

SAT REASONING TEST & SAT SUBJECT TEST Website: www.collegeboard.com

FEES: SAT Reasoning Test $45.00

SAT Subject Test $20.00 + per Subject Test Fee (add $9.00 per test) SEE BELOW

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (+ $23 fee)

May 2, 2009 March 31, 2009 April 9, 2009

June 6, 2009 May 5, 2009 May 15, 2009

THE ACT TEST

Website: www.actstudent.org

ACT Test Fee: $30.00 ACT PLUS Writing Test Fee: $44.50

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (+$19 fee)

April 4, 2009 February 27, 2009 March 13, 2009

June 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 May 9-22, 2009

Registration materials are available in the Guidance Center or the above websites

LHS Code: 362-865 13

SAT Subject Tests are one-hour long multiple-choice tests that measure knowledge and skills in a specific subject area. Some colleges (usually the highly selective ones) specify the SAT Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take. Students should check with col-leges as to their requirements. Subject Tests should be taken as soon as possible after completing the course in

the subject area. Important information and test preparation materials are available at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about/SATII.html.

Lakewood Music Boosters

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There is two kinds of music, the good and bad. I play the good kind.

Louis Armstrong

Whatever kind of music you play, or whatever kind of music you enjoy, there is an opportunity for you in the Lakewood Music Boosters.

Opportunity to support, applaud, & cheer for Lakewood’s student musicians Opportunity for fun

Opportunity to help through volunteering Opportunity to assure the future of the Lakewood Music Boosters by supporting our fundraisers

Fundraising: 1st VPs Betsy Lantz & Stacie Dashielle are currently working on our annual Spring Plant Sale. All money earned is put right back into helping Lakewood music students—so be sure to order plenty of plants!

Volunteering: 2nd VP Karen Matricardi is scheduling two opportunities for service: On April 1st, the First Annual Jazz Festival will be held at Harding, and we need concession helpers starting at 6:30 p.m. Then on April 4th we will need concession helpers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the DARE 5th grade Basketball Tourna-ment at Garfield. Please contact Karen to say you’ll help, 216-470-4845.

Support: If your child is interested in participating in a summer music camp, or summer private lessons, now is the time to consider applying for a Ulah Louise Gilmore Scholarship. Booster Membership runs from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, but enrollment closes on March 31. (A minimum of a $10 individual member-ship enrollment is a criterion for our summer scholarship applicants. There is a Music Booster membership form in this newsletter for your convenience.)

Priority consideration is given to students whose families/parents/guardians have been active members of Lakewood Music Boosters. Active members participate as volunteers before concerts, support during music Contests, and involvement in other sponsored functions. Amount of scholarships given will depend on the number of applicants and the total funding available. This year we expect to give out at least $5,000 in schol-arships!

Scholarship forms will be available in April from school music teachers, in school newsletters, and from any LMB board member. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. A big part of the process is the enthusiasm and dedication of your child, and the recommendation of your child’s school music teacher.

Please note that we cannot reimburse parents for fees already paid for music programs. Also, to be fair to everyone, be aware that for very expensive programs, like Interlochen Summer Arts Camp, Boosters can only provide a small percentage of the tuition.

Fun: Meeting with a great group of Music Boosters every month! The Nominating Committee has been formed to select candidates for next years’ Executive Board. Our next meeting is March 16 in the LHS band room at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome—I hope to see you there!

Janice Snyder Lakewood Music Booster President 216-221-1302 or email:snyder.janice@gmail.com

p.s. Congratulations to Garfield Middle School Band Director Julie Tabaj, recently recognized by

Lakewood PTA Council as Lakewood City Schools Teacher of the Year!

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Congratulations Musicians! On Saturday, January 31, both the Greater Cleveland Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Contest and the OMEA Solo & Ensemble Adjudicate Event were held at Rocky River High School and North Ridgeville High School respectively. The Greater Cleveland event is just instrumental music students. The OMEA event is open to all music students in District 4 of OMEA. Lakewood students did exceedingly well at both events, with several students attending both venues that day.

Choral and String Students at OMEA Solo & Ensemble

Solos Abby Boland, 9th Grade I Brie Kaviak, 9th Grade I Chuck Kemp, 10th Grade I Mary Beth Donahoe, 11th I Frank Blackman, 11th I Molly McCarthy, 11th I Katie Staskus, 11th I Erin Carney, 11th I Heather Doerschuk, 12th II Grace Elliott, 12th I Julian Ellins, 12th I Mark Miller, 12th I

Kevin Ritter II

Ensembles 9th Grade Ladies I Lakewood Symphonic Treble I Lakewood Sophomore Ens. I Lakewood Chamber Choir I

Students who participated in the Greater Cleveland Instrumental

Solo & Ensemble Contest

Solos Bridget McKay, 12th Grade, Clarinet, I Sarah Manthey, 12th Grade, Flute, I

Daniel Mitchell, 12th Grade, Trumpet, I John Kearney, 12th Grade, Trumpet, II Zachary Urbach, 11th Grade, Snare Drum, II Samantha Whitney, 11th Grade, Bassoon, II

Ensembles Trumpet Quartet I: Nick Sluka, Mike McMaster, Jacob Short, Mark Accetta

Wind Ensemble Flute Duet I: Erin Carney and Grace Elliott Symphonic Band Flute Duet II: Erica King and Maureen MacGregor

Symphonic Band Flute Duet #2 III: Stacie Sponsler and Ingrid Vatamanu

Percussion Ensemble Log Cabin Blues I: Zach Urbach, Van Haddad, ArielleGiczkowski, Paul Staley, Jacob McConnell

Percussion Ensemble Living Room Music I:

Dan LaServa, Ryan Matricardi, Van Haddad, Zach Urbach

Percussion Ensemble Head Talk II: Ryan Matricardi, Jacob McConnell, Dan LaServa, Van Haddad, Josh Jaskolka

Lakewood Music

Boosters Spring Plant Sale

Fill out order

form and return to:

Stacie Dashiell,

17894 Clifton Park

Lane, Lakewood, OH 44107.

Make checks

payable to Lakewood

Music Boosters.

Order

deadline is Wednesday,

April 22, 2009.

Plant Pick-up

Date is Thursday, May 14th

in the McKinley

school parking lot

from 4:15pm to 6:30pm.

Any

questions, call

Stacie Dashiel at 521-1124 or Betsy Lantz at

226-7467

You don’t have to be a Parent of a Senior to volunteer your time. JUNIOR parents, YOU’RE NEXT, so how do you make After-Prom 2010 better than After-Prom 2009 (if that’s possible!), you volunteer and experience first hand the trials and triumphs of After-Prom 2009. This event is sponsored by parents along with donations from businesses and senior class family contributions. If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, please contact the After-Prom Committee General Chair, Diane Villnuve at 216-221-7409. YOU’RE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR Next monthly full committee meeting

Weds. March 11th in the L-Room at 7 PM

THERE ISONE MORE WAY TO SUPPORT

Parent-sponsored party at LHS May 30th, 2009 – Midnight -3:30 AM PLAY A PART

VOLUNTEER…. for just a few hours or whatever time you can give…. help setup prior to the start of the event, relieve other volunteers or work activities during the event, tear down, etc.

The Class of 2009 After-Prom Committee thanks you for your support! 18

LHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS PRESENTS

5TH ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE RACES

March 21, 2009 St. Mary’s Hall

3256 Warren Road

6:00 – 11:30 PM Post Time: 7:30 PM

Star Entertainment DJ Service

Dessert Bar – Coffee – Wash – Adult Beverage Provided

Continuing the tradition of who has the best table and food, we encourage you to bring your own appetizers/food. Be creative - share your best recipes with your friends and

family.

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR PRE-SALE TICKETS ONLY (Adults only)

CONTACT: Susan Hogya 228-3106 or e-mail susan.hogya@sbcglobal.net

ORDER FORM-NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR

NAME:__________________________________________________ PHONE____________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____TICKETS AT $20 $_________ _____TABLE(S) OF 8 - $120 $_________ _____TABLE(S) OF 10 - $150 $_________ _____Additional tickets – When purchasing a Table @ $15 each $_________

PURCHASE A HORSE IN RACE 1 THRU 9 FOR $10 AND THE WINNING HORSE RECEIVES $25

NAME OF HORSE: _____________________________ OWNERS NAME: ____________________________ NAME OF HORSE: _____________________________ OWNERS NAME: ____________________________ NAME OF HORSE: _____________________________ OWNERS NAME: ____________________________ NAME OF HORSE: _____________________________ OWNERS NAME: ____________________________ Mail to: Lakewood Athletic Boosters PO Box 771031 Lakewood, OH 44107 Attn: Night at the Races

STUDENT ACTIVITIES from Kim Bindel March 2nd - 12th Senior Items (Class Flower, T-Shirt, Cedar Point Ticket) order forms will be taken until 3:00pm on 3/12. NO EXCEPTIONS! 3rd & 4th All Bands Concert at 7:30pm in the Civic Auditorium Tickets: Adults $3, Senior Citizens $2, Students $1 11th Student Council Meeting during 8th Period 13th & 14th OMEA District Choir and Band Contest 19th District Jazz Festival, Civic Auditorium at 7:30pm Tickets: Adults $3, Senior Citizens $2, Students $1 FYI Prom Ticket Sales will be April 20th - 30th Price still to be determined

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March 2009 Patti Richardson, PTA President Dr. William Wagner, Principal

Lakewood Board of Education Lakewood High School 14100.Franklin Blvd. Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE

PAID CLEVELAND, OHIO 44107

Permit No. 2512

DATED INFORMATION

Lakewood Board of Education Edward Favre, President John Kamkutis Betsy Shaughnessy Linda Beebe Matt Markling

03/02 AP Exam Registration Begins (3/2 to 3/25) Book Room 03/03 All Bands Concert 7:30pm Civic 03/04 All Bands Concert 7:30pm Civic 03/10 College Planning Program Civic 03/11 After Prom Committee Meeting 7:00pm L Room 03/13 OMEA District Choir & Band Contest (3/13 and 3/14) 03/16 Week of Terra Nova Testing (freshmen) Begins 03/16 Week of OGT Testing begins 03/16 Music Booster Meeting 7:00pm Band Room 03/19 District Jazz Festival 7:30pm Civic 03/21 Guitar Hero Tournament 11:00am E. Café 03/21 Night at the Races - sponsored by Athletic Boosters 6:00pm St. Marys 03/23 LHS PTA Meeting 7:00pm Mods LRC 03/28 Earth Hour 8:30pm Lkwd Park