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Every Child, Every Minute, Every DaySummer 2015 volume 3 • issue 3

“Our staff is committed to student success with a missionary spirit. We understand that the effectiveness of our work with students has huge implications. All of our students hope to live happy, productive and meaningful lives. Our labor is to help Minerva’s students create a dream for their lives, believe that dream is possible and then prepare them for that dream. The Minerva Local School District staff is unswerving in their commitment to this ideal and I think our students know we are their advocates in this cause.” — Principal Mike Riley

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Class of 2015!

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— Minerva Pride —Special

Spotlight on TeachersCongratulations to teachers, Beth Bates, Misty Fick and Cathy Blitz on their accomplishments.

The Golden Apple Award is presented to a current MLEA member showing excellence in teaching. Nominations are taken from colleagues, students, parents and community members. The winner is chosen by a committee composed of two MLEA members from each school building. The 2015 Golden Apple Award went to Beth Bates who is a kindergarten teacher at Minerva Elementary School. She has 26 years of experience with all of those years being at Minerva and teaching kindergarten. She is an OSU graduate and dedicated alumni. She is married to Larry and has three daughters; Amber, Alexa, and Alivia. She also is a proud grandma to Callie.

Misty FickRookie of the Year

Beth BatesGolden Apple

Cathy BlitzTeacher of the Year

Michelle Nervo Congratulations to Michelle Nervo as she retires after 35 years in education.

Michelle taught second grade for 10 years in Osnaburg Local (East Canton Elementary). She then spent 18 years at the Stark County ESC – with the last two of those years as the Curriculum Director for Minerva Local Schools. She then became Principal of M.I. Day Elementary in 2007, Co-Principal at the new Minerva Elementary School in 2008, and now finishes her career as Principal at Minerva Elementary for the past seven years.

The Minerva Local School District staff along with her family honored her in a special dinner reception at Edgewater Golf Course in May. Minerva Local School District would like to thank Michelle for her endless hours of dedication to our students and schools.

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STay CoNNeCTedBoard of Education

Robert Foltz ............................................ PresidentStanley Pennock ..............................Vice PresidentSusan Crawford ....................................... MemberJeff Evans .................................................. MemberRob Yeagley .............................................. Member

(Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.)

Minerva Administration406 East Street

Minerva, Ohio 44657330-868-4332

Fax: 330-868-4731www.mlsd.sparcc.org

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Mr. Gary Chaddock ....................... SuperintendentMrs. Teri Hollar .................................. Secretary to

SuperintendentMr. Aaron Hawk.............. Maintenance Supervisor

Treasurers Office 330-868-4942

Fax: 330-868-6122Mr. Larry Pottorf ....................................TreasurerMrs. Robin Fry .......Accounts Payable/Receivable/

Budgetary SecretaryMrs. Jodi Locke ...........................................Payroll

Pupil Services/Curriculum/EMIS 330-868-5855

Fax: 330-868-4731Mrs. Gretchen Wearstler ......... Gifted CoordinatorMrs. Becky Miller ..................Curriculum Director Mr. Mark Scott ............ Special Education DirectorMrs. Lisa Ayers .........................EMIS/Certification/

Special ServicesFood Service 330-868-6293

Fax: 330-868-6815Mrs. Stacey Bettis ................ Food Service Director

Bus Garage330-868-4222

Fax: 330-868-6815Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mrs. Teri Hollar .........Transportation CoordinatorMr. Stanley Gassman ..............................MechanicMr. David Henning .................................MechanicThe Mane Event is a publication of Minerva Local Schools, a nonprofit organization. The Federal Race to the Top Grant funds this newsletter. News releases, story ideas, comments and suggestions should be addressed to The Mane Event, Minerva Local Schools, 406 East St., Minerva, OH 44657. Circulation is currently 5,500.

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ohioMeansJobs.comOhioMeansJobs is the premier résumé and job bank website in Ohio developed through a joint partnership between the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. It is a FREE and easy to use on-line career development system for middle and high school students and their teachers. The purpose of OhioMeansJobs

K-12 is to help students identify career interests using assessments, research those career options and evaluate education and training programs for their chosen career. It is the replacement for the Ohio Career Information System (OCIS).

OhioMeansJobs K-12 supports districts in meeting new legislative requirements for developing and implementing a career advising policy, career-related curricula and career planning for students at-risk of dropping out of school. It also supports transition planning for students with disabilities.

For more information visit OhioMeansJobs.com.

Farmers’ MarketThe Minerva Farmers’ Market will again take place this summer and will be held on Thursdays from 4 – 7 P.M. June 18th – October 8, 2015. It is going to be at the corner parking lot on Short and Line Street off of N. Market St. downtown Minerva. (Behind the Mexican Restaurant.)

The vendors are local and their fruit and vegetables are grown locally. Last season we had a wonderful selection of fruits and vegetables, baked goods and much more, this season should be even better.

S.N.A.P. (ebt) and WIC are accepted methods of payment.

Please stop by and check out the market.

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Cathy Blitz, Minerva’s Teacher of the Year, teaches math, language arts, and social studies in the fourth grade and is part of a team for a multi-age classroom of students that loop and spend two years with her. She has been with the district 28 years. She is an Elementary Math Coach, Elementary Math Lead Teacher, Everyday Math Professional Development Trainer, Camp Invention Instructor, and Summer School Coordinator. Cathy serves on the Program Management Team for the Stark County Elementary Math Lead Teacher Program, Stark County Math District Initiative Planning Team, the Ohio Improvement Process Committee, and

Busses Pass inspectionThe Minerva Local School District’s Transportation Department passed the annual Bus Inspection by the State Highway Patrol with flying colors! Each of our districts 23 buses went through a very thorough inspection by our two bus mechanics, David Henning and Stanley Gassman; two of our bus drivers, Ron Smith and Joe Mardis and the team of one State Trooper and two inspectors.

Our buses travel approximately 265,000 miles per year, covering 81 square miles, and transport a total of 1,500 students. We have two great mechanics who work very hard on our bus fleet to keep them in excellent condition so they are safe for our students.

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Lynn Thoman RetiresCongratulations to Lynn Thoman as she retires from Minerva Local School District. She has worked at the district for 39 years driving bus, with her last assignment being the transportation of special needs children to other local districts. In celebration the transportation department and her family honored her with a surprise breakfast reception on her last day. Minerva Local School District would like to thank Lynn for her hard work with students and dedication to the district.

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Minerva Strategic Planning Team. She and her husband, Marc, have two children--Chelsea and Evan.

Misty Fick is Minerva’s 2015 Rookie of the Year. Misty graduated from Minerva in 2007 and continued her education at The University of Mount Union. She taught fourth grade this year and she is the assistant volleyball and JV softball coach. Misty is married to Josh and they are expecting their first child at the end of October.

opportunity for employmentBecome a Minerva Bus driverThe Minerva Local School District has an immediate need for substitute bus drivers. Substitute Drivers earn $45.00 per day and work as needed, approximately 4.5 hours per day. Candidates should have a current class ‘B’ or class ‘A’ CDL with both a ‘P’ (Passenger) and’S’ (School Bus) endorsement. Candidates who are current with their ODE certification will be given first consideration. Candidates must also be fingerprinted and pass an FBI/BCI background check, physical, drug test, and complete OBI training at the Minerva Local School District Transportation Department. Those wishing to obtain a CDL for school bus must also attend a five day certification class. If you are interested in becoming a driver, please apply at the Minerva Administrative Office at 406 East Street, Minerva, OH 44657.

Questions can be directed to Teri Hollar at 330-868-4332, ext. 3709.

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Fall SportsThe fall sports season started off strong as we had two teams win their first-ever NBC Title! They were also our first school titles in two years. The Boys Soccer Team, coached by Dave Gotschall, finished their season 14-3-1 overall (Best in school history), and 6-1 NBC (Champions). Tyler Stewart was NBC Player of the Year, East District Player of the Year, and 1st Team All-Ohio. His 134 career goals place him 9th all-time in Ohio. Coach Gotschall was also named NBC and Eastern District Coach of the Year.

The Girls Golf Team, coached by Jeanette Leyda, finished the season 12-3 overall and 9-1 in the NBC. They also won the very first NBC Championship in school history. They finished 4th in Sectionals and 3rd at Districts, which qualified them to go to the State Golf Championship in Columbus. This was only the 2nd time in school history; the first time was in 2009. The golfers were led by Ellie Chaddock and Logan Pottorf. Both girls were named to 1st Team NBC and All Stark County Team. Coach Leyda was also named NBC Coach of the Year.

The Girls Soccer Team finished their season 12-7-1 overall and 4-3 in NBC. Coach Nicole Chaddock’s squad made it to the District Finals once again, but they unfortunately lost to John Glenn. Josie Chaddock had a huge year as she was named 1st team NBC, Stark County Player of the Year, and 2nd Team All-Ohio.

The Volleyball Team, under the direction of Tiffany Oaks, lost a few key players from the previous year. However, under the leadership of senior Jordan Diels, they were 9-16 overall and 3-11 NBC. Jordan was named 1st Team NBC and 1st Team Distrcit IV.

The Boys Golf Team, coached by The Dean of NBC Golf, Bruce Wright, finished 7-9 overall and 7-7 in NBC. That record was good enough to earn them a 4th place finish. The team only had two seniors, so the future looks bright for the Boys Golf Team.

The Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams had many new faces that made an impact on the teams. Freshman Mackenzie Scott earned 1st Team NBC and All Stark County. Mack also qualified for the State Championship at National Trail Raceway. The boys team was led by Duncan Freeland, who was named 1st Team All Stark County and 2nd Team NBC.

The Varsity Football Team finished 4-6 on the season. Three of those losses came by a touchdown or less. Mike Hall completed his 2nd season as the Head Coach, just missing the 8th and final playoff spot by one win. The team was led by the 4-year letter winner, Dalton Hartshorn. He was named 1st team All Ohio, 1st team Eastern District, All Stark County, and Player of the Year in NBC. His career rushing yards of 3,622 was 2nd only to Leon Powell. His 49-career touchdown and single game rushing of 337 yards became best in school history. Wylie Brown was named 1st team NBC, Eastern District, and All Stark County. Billy Eyer was 1st team NBC and Stark County, while Lucas Van Meter was named 1st team Eastern District.

Winter SportsThe winter sports season started which seemed like the day after fall sports were completed. The Bowling Teams once again were very strong. The girls team, under the direction of Dana Keister, won their 13th consecutive Stark County America Division League title. They were also Sectional Champions, District Runners Up, and qualified for the State Championships in Columbus. This year’s team finished in 10th place, and was led by some outstanding senior bowlers, who lettered all four years. Seniors Cierra Campbell, Haley Embrogno and Marisa Miller, along with sophomore Sydni Hertel were named 1st Team All League. Haley was named Player of the Year for the 2nd consecutive season. She was also a 4-time 1st Team member.

The Boys Bowlers, led by coach Bill Richeson, finished 8-2 in the league, which was good enough for 2nd place. They also finished Sectional Runner Up, but more impressive, was they won their 1st ever District Championship. That victory also qualified them for the State Bowling Championship in Columbus, which they finished in 10th place. Ryan Bowman and Lane Elton were both named 1st team All League. Lane had an outstanding state tournament showing, where he finished 3rd team individually, which was just two pins shy of the eventual champion. Lane was named 1st team All-Ohio.

The Cheerleaders continued their dominance of the NBC this season. The Competition Squad, coached by Ashley Lutz, won their 16th League title over the 18 years of NBC competitions. They continued to win numerous competitions throughout the year. This past season, the school hosted the OHSAA Regionals, where over 30 schools competed. Their quest for a 7th straight State title fell a little short. At the OHSAA Division II State Championship, the girls lost by just two points. However, State Runner Up is very impressive.

The Wrestling Team, coached by Chad Hilliard, finished 3-4 in the NBC. Luke Walter and

Dalton Hartshorn were named 1st team NBC. Dalton was also named 1st team All Stark County. Two wrestlers, Ben Zabasnick and Dalton Hartshorn, made it to the State Championship in Columbus. Dalton finished 4th place for the 1601b class at State. He also finished his career 156-34 and scored 823 points, which is the most for both in school history. He was a 4-time All Stark County, 3-time All NBC and 3-time State Qualifier.

The Girls Basketball Team finished 12-12 overall and 7-7 in the NBC, which was good enough for 4th place. Coach Heather Frigyes has a good nucleus coming back, as this year’s squad was led by junior Josie Chaddock. Josie was named 1st Team NBC, District 5, and All Stark County. She also received 2nd Team East District and Honorable Mention All-Ohio. The team will have all five of its starters returning next season, so next year should be a very competitive year for the Lady Lions.

The Boys Basketball Team welcomed a brand new head coach in Shawn Green. Coach Green inherited four returning letterman. However, he also lost 1 ,000-point scorer Jantsen Locke from the year before. The season had many ups and downs, but the team finished 5-18 overall, 2-12 in the NBC. The highlight of the year, though, was when the team upset Marlington at home on January 30th. Marlington had defeated us 83-49 earlier in the season, but that night everything went our way as the boys beat the Dukes 81-64. Senior Kristian Knight was named 2nd team All NBC.

Spring SportsSpring Sports welcomed three new head coaches this year. Rocky Bourquin became the new Head Baseball Coach, replacing long-time head coach, Carl Michael. Meghan (Simons) Kishman took over the softball program, replacing Katie Hannen. Olivia Scott became the Co-Head Coach, joining coach John Williams, and replacing Alex Albert.

The Boys Track Team had a rough year in duels, finishing 0-7. There were, however, many bright spots as several young athletes set personal records throughout the year. The 4x800 Relay Team consisting of Duncan Freeland, Shem Haas, CJ Lee, and Alec Mueller broke a 27-year old school record. They finished second at the regional meet, by running a 8:07.70, which broke the previous record of 8:15.0 set in 1987. Shem Haas also tied a school record in the 1600 meter run at 4:31.18.

The Girls Track Team had a fantastic year. They finished their duels 6-1, which was good enough for 2nd place. The duel record is huge compared to the previous year’s season, in which they finished 0-7. For that improvement, the Co-Head Coaches, John Williams and Olivia Scott, were named NBC Coaches of the Year. Katelynn Christiansen and Emmalee Markins both earned 1st team NBC. Both of them also set new school records in the hurdles and 200-meter dash respectively.

The Baseball Team had a very competitive season as they finished 13-14 overall and 7-7 in the NBC. The season brought many exciting wins during the year, as the boys knocked off Louisville for the first time in sevem years. The other memorable win was the victory over Marlington on Senior Day. Senior Mitch Croston was named 1st team NBC and 1st Team Eastern District, along with freshman Connor Wright. Mitch was also selected to play in the East District Baseball All-Star Game, held at Carl Michael Field.

The Softball Team finished the season 13-8 overall and 9-5 in the NBC. Our league record was good enough for third place. Senior Rachel Eberling ended a great career as the former NBC Player of the Year was named 1st team NBC and East District. Senior Emily Hume was named 2nd team NBC and 1st team Eastern District.

The 2014-2015 Athletic Season brought more upgrades to the sports facilities due to the generosity of our community members and local companies. New scoreboards were placed in the main gymnasium at the high school. They replaced scoreboards that were nearly 25 years old. The baseball and softball fields both had new scoreboards put in place for their seasons. They are 8 feet high and 20 feet long, which replaced our 15-year-old 4x4 foot boards. These new boards made a big difference in our facilities, but the major upgrade was the installation of a turf surface to the baseball infield. Minerva is very lucky to have a dedicated high school baseball field that has turf on the infield. That is something that is very rare, and people are starting to take notice of the new and improved facilities. This past year we hosted another OHSAA football playoff game. We became the OHSAA Sectional Softball host this spring, and the Eastern District Baseball Coaches selected Minerva to be the host for their Senior All-Star Game.

The Minerva Local School District is truly blessed to have such a supportive community, which has allowed our kids to participate on some of the finest facilities in Ohio. We look forward to making our community proud during the 2015-16 school year.

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The 47th Annual High School Honors Night was held May 11, 2015, in the Minerva High School Auditeria. The evening was sponsored by the National Honor Society to honor the members and parents of the National Honor Society. Members of the faculty and representatives from the community will present scholarships to graduating seniors.

Mr. Michael Riley, Principal, was the Master of Ceremonies and special guests were introduced by Superintendent Mr. Gary Chaddock, and Board Members Mrs. Susan Crawford, Mr. Jeff Evans, Mr. Robert Foltz, Mr. Stanley Pennock, Mr. Robert Yeagley.

Scholarships and awardsDr. Samuel and Mrs. Weir Nursing Scholarship ($1000): Emily Hume, Kristen Clark

Journalism Award: Sponsored by The News Leader ($50): Mackenzie Clark

Math Department Scholarship ($100) (Awarded to a Mathematics student pursuing a career in mathematics): Lauren Rhome

Science Department Scholarship ($100) (Awarded to a Science student pursuing a career in mathematics): Destiny Schneider

Minerva Lions Community Civic Club Outstanding Social Studies American History Student ($500): Wylie Brown

John F. Kennedy Memorial Award given in honor of Marie Wolf by Mr. Rolland Wolf to an outstanding government student ($50): Austin Catlett

Social Studies Department $100 Award: Mackenzie Clark

American Legion Test Awards ($50 - $100): Post No. 357 Sophomores: Alex Thomposon & Rebecca Zornick; Seniors: Sam Barrick & Emily Hume

Enos “Red” and Ruth Jamison Scholarships ($2,000): Paige Ullom, Dillon Dragomir, Jordan Myers, Allison Travagliante

American Legion Jesse and Harriet Jones Scholarship: Emily Hume

Aultcare Team Spirit Award ($2000): Jordan Myers

V.F.W. Men’s Auxiliary Scholarships ($500): Hannah Carle, Jordan Myers

V.F. W. Women’s Auxilary Scholarships ($500): Paige Ullom, Tyler Stewart, Dillon Dragomir

Larry P. Gram Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) given by Mr. and Mrs. David R. Gram in memory of David’s brother Larry: Sean Mullaly

Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Weir Memorial Scholarship ($550): Dillon Dragomir

Bud and June Hoopes Memorial Scholarship ($500): Wylie Brown

Romain “Bud” and Geraldine “Gerry” Fry Medical Scholarship: Kristine Herstine

Mary Kelly Wolf Honorary Scholarship ($500): Tyler Stewart

Joseph William Deagan Honorary Scholarship ($500): Emily Hume

Minerva Education Foundation and Alumni Association Scholarships ($500): Austin Catlett, Logan Coe, Duncan Freeland, Landon Henman, Jordan Myers and Paige Ullom

Bob Simms Memorial Scholarships $1,000): Dillon Dragomir

2015 Rotary Scholarships ($600 - $1,200): Tyler Stewart, Hannah Carle, Landon Henman

William Elliott Memorial $1,200 Scholarship: Jordan Myers

Annual Dallas R. & Earnest H. Lutz Memorial Scholarship: Kristen Herstine

Annual R. C. Miller Memorial Scholarship: Duncan Freeland

Minerva Strong Scholarships: Josiah Hrusch, Mackenzie Clark, Michael Repella

As a result of an abatement agreement between COLFOR Mfg., Inc. and Minerva Local Schools one $2,000 scholarship is awarded to: Morgan McCrobie

Minerva High School Teens of the MonthSeptember: Mackenzie Clark & Dillon DragomirOctober: Wylie Brown & Austin CatlettNovember: Elisabeth Mobberley & Duncan FreelandDecember: Destiny Schneider & Landon HenmanJanuary: Emmalee Carver & Ruger MillerFebruary: Lauren Rhome & Tyler StewartMarch: Hannah Foster & Rachel HansenApril: Emily Hume & Jordan DielsMay: Breana Tompulis & Garrett Spardy

47th annual High School Honors NightMinerva High School Teens of the Year ($150): Mackenzie Clark, Austin Catlett

Thomas W. Gallagher Scholarship ($925): Elisabeth Mobberley

PAWS 4 Others Scholarships ($250): Logan Coe

Minerva Elementary School P.T.O. Scholarship ($1,000): Celeste Kohl, Logan Coe

Gregg Palmer Memorial $300 Scholarship: Mackenzie Clark

Annual Lee Jackson Memorial $500 Scholarship given in cooperation with the M.L.E.A. in memory of Lee Jackson: Lauren Rhome

Elizabeth J. Polen Scholarship ($500): Isaac Michel

Geraldine Kopp Scholarship ($250): Emily Hume, Kristen Clark

John Kopp Scholarship ($250): Celeste Kohl, Breana Tompulis

Courtesy Award ($200): (Created by the Class of 1937 and funded by Minerva Area Federal Credit Union): Wylie Brown, Josh Kerr

Ohio High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Awards: (Award Sponsored by State Farm Insurance): Ellie Chaddock, Tyler Stewart

Ohio High School Athletic Association Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards: Madi Hying, Wylie Brown

Ohio High School Athletic Association Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity: Rachel Eberling, Kristian Knight

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Award for Exemplary Contribution and Service: Catlett Quality Plumbing & Heating

Wendy’s High School Heisman: Ellie Chaddock, Duncan Freeland

U.S. Army Reserve Award: Kate Christensen, Mitch Croston

U.S. Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete Award: Caitlin Rodgers, Garrett Spardy

U.S. Marines Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Duncan Freeland

Alice Kidder Memorial Female Athlete of the Year Award: Emmalee Carver

V.F.W. Cliff Draher Memorial Athlete of the Year Award: Tyler Stewart

Minerva High School’s Head Coach’s Athlete of the Year: Lauren Rhome, Dalton Hartshorn

Courageous Athlete Award: Mitch Croston

2015 Honors diploma RecipientsWylie Brown, Austin Catlett, Mackenzie Clark, Jordan Diels, Dillon Dragomir, Hannah Foster, Duncan Freeland, Rachel Hansen, Landon Henman, Makenzie Jordan, Alan Miller, Sean Mullaly, Lauren Rhome, Destiny Schneider, Breana Tompulis

Highest academic RecognitionGPa of 3.9 – 4.0Mackenzie Clark, Dillon Dragomir, Sean Mullaly

High academic RecognitionGPa of 3.6 – 3.89Maria Allen, Wylie Brown, Austin Catlett, Hannah Foster, Duncan Freeland, Rachel Hansen, Emily Hume, Calah Lawson, Marisa Miller, Michael Pugh, Lauren Rhome, Destiny Schneider, Breana Tompulis, Taylor Zwick

academic RecognitionGPa of 3.33 – 3.59Elizabeth Berstler, Verlie Brooks, Hannah Carle, Elizabeth Chaddock, Emily Clark, Jordan Diels, Megan Haynam, Landon Henman, Makenzie Jordan, Mackenzie Kiko, Joseph Lettrich, Isaac Michel, Alan Miller, Elisabeth Mobberley, Jordan Myers, Megan Pitts, Justin Schotts, Tyler Stewart, Zane Zeedrich

STAY CONNECTEDMinerva High School501 Alemeda AvenueMinerva, Ohio 44657

330-868-4134Fax: 330-868-5973

Mr. Michael Riley .................................... PrincipalMr. Alex Albert .........................Assistant PrincipalMrs. Kathleen Sechrest........................... SecretaryMrs. Jodi Locke ....................................... Secretary

GuidanceMrs. Jennifer White .............. Guidance CounselorMrs. Sharon Fankhauser ........Guidance Secretary

Athletic Department330-868-6705

Fax: 330-868-7993Mr. Donald Spinell ...................... Athletic DirectorMrs. Kathy Rittenhouse ........... Athletic Secretary/

Attendance

Katelynn Marie AllenMaria Elizabeth AllenKevin Daniel ApisaJoseph Wright ArnoldSierrah Danielle BagshawBriana Alicia BakerSamuel Dean BarrickElizabeth Marie BerstlerPaige Marie BinghamAlexander Lenden BoggessVerlie Thronton BrooksJeramie Marlin BrownWylie Curtis BrownAdam Michael BrunnerAustin Davis BrunnerKimberly Marie BryanArec Wallace BurmanCierra Dawn CampbellLarry Wendell CampbellHannah Marie CarleAnthony Michael CarsonEmmalee Hope CarverAustin Craig CatlettElizabeth Marie ChaddockKatelynn Anne Christensen

Isaiah James ChurchEmily Louise ClarkKristen Elizabeth ClarkMackenzie Ellen ClarkLogan Michael CoeChad Mitchell CrostonJordan Christina DielsSierra Mae DoughtyBriawna Leigha DourmDillon Vasile Nicolae

DragomirRachel Elisabeth EberlingBrooke Marie EglieHaley Elizabeth EmbrognoCharm Elizabeth EvansWilliam Jacob EyerGabrielle Elizabeth FawverGabriel Christopher FeltonAdam Matthew FlemingHannah Marie FosterDuncan Lawrence FreelandMorgan Taylor FrenchJoseph Daniel Swickard GillKristin Louise GilliamHeath Andrew Goshorn

Trent Daniel GossettTrevor Robert GossettShelby Lane GrimesJennetta Nicole GunnRachel Lynn HansenDalton Stone HartshornAshton Halle HawkinsMegan Lynn HaynamOwen Thomas HeinLandon Larry HenmanKristen Marie HerstineSamantha Taylor HillDylan Jeffrey HowellDakota Lee HudyEmily Nicole HumeShyanne Jewel HuntsmanMakenzie Rae HurstMadison Paige HyingNathan Christopher JacksonCassandra Eileen JenkinsMakenzie Paje JordanEmily Ann KeisterTristan James KellerJoshua Michael KerrMackenzie Jo Kiko

Madison May KikoCody Russell KimbleMegan Elizabeth

KindelbergerTyffani Michelle KirvenKristian Michael KnightCeleste Nicole KohlDante Ray KropfConnor Michael LannesCalah Coren LawsonZackery Lee LeachCharles Donald LeeGregory Scott LegliseJoseph George LettrichMatthew Joseph LittleMicahla Marie LivesayTyler Justin LockeBreanna Josephine MayleTyler Lee McClishMorgan Reneé McCrobieDerek Eli McNuttJoseph Isaac MeiroffMartin Manson Mckenzie

MerrickIsaac Tristan Michel

Alan Ruger MillerHunter Thomas MillerMarissa Ellen MillerPhillip Ray MillerAaron August Earl MinasianKaitlyn Nicholle MinerKimberly Noelle MinerElisabeth Suzanne MobberleyBrianna Lynn MoyerSean Patrick MullalyJordan Douglas MyersTrevor Dalton Warren MyersSierra Diana Jean NewmanAlexis Lee NiswongerCrystal Lynn O’ConnellDevon Michael Lane OttTyler William PalmerTyler Matthew ParkerBrianna Nicole PattonJessica Linnea PattonTanner Robert PetreeMegan Erin PittsMichael Rae PughRachael Elizabeth RayElden Alexander Rayburn

Tyler Shane Douglas ReissAdam Logan ReynoldsAlan Michael RhoadsLauren Elizabeth RhomeNicklaus William RineCaitlin Marie RodgersJacob Nathaniel RossDonald Lee Rupp JrDestiny Nicole SchneiderJustin James SchottsAustin Jacob ShaferKeith Allen SkidmoreMadison Taylor SnodeGarrett Josef SpardyShayla Ann SpearsDylan Michael StanleyStephanie Nicole StewartTyler Michael StewartDylan Matthew StofferCorey Jacob StraderTyler Scott StraitDavid Jordan StryffelerJoshua Edward SymeSara Elizabeth ThompsonMikayla Aleese Tomlinson

Breana Mckaylie Dawn Tompulis

Allison Mae TravaglianteVictoria Lyn TuckerPaige Elizabeth UllomLucas Alexander VanMeterJeremiah Thomas WardPaige Marie WickershamAlyssa Natalie WilsonChristopher David WilsonJessica Casy WilsonTyler Wendell WilsonBenjamin Philip ZbasnikZane Greyson ZeedrichJacob Ryan ZimmermanTaylor Marie Zwick

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STay CoNNeCTedMinerva Middle School

600 East Line StreetMinerva, Ohio 44657

330-868-4497Fax: 330-868-3144

Mr. Gary Chaddock ................................ PrincipalMr. Donald Spinell ...................Assistant PrincipalMrs. Meleia Rogers ................................. Secretary Mrs. Molly Greco .................................... Secretary

GuidanceMr. Lance Willison ................ Guidance Counselor

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Minerva Middle and High School students and Science department lead-teacher, Stacey Peters attended the “Tech Savvy Girls” workshop on Sat. April 25th at Stark State College. Tech Savvy prepares girls to be a scientist, engineer or technology expert. A special session for parents and families demonstrated how to encourage them on their path to college and a career.

This experience enriched the middle and high school curriculums in the area of STEM and strategies in problem-based and work-based learning.

The event was funded by the Aluminum Company of America Foundation and presented by American Association for University Women (AAUW). Stark State College, a partner with both schools through the Young Entrepreneur’s Consortium sponsored the event.

“We are grateful to all three organizations for making this possible for the girls, as this (grades six through nine) is an impressionable age” stated Becky Miller.

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Math olympicsMinerva Middle School Students and Teachers competed in five different categories at the County-Wide Math Olympics Saturday, March 7, at Massillon High School.

TEAM PROBLEM SOLVING: Coach Cheryl Fockler; Team Members: John Ayers, Caitlynn Jordan, Jacob Norris, Tommy Smith, Sierra Amatangelo, and Luke Chaddock

ALGEBRA AND DATA: Coach Rebecca Dowell; Team Members: Tristan Toot, Ellyse Donahue, Rusty Miller, Logan Palmer, and Cierra Kerr

MENTAL COMPUTATION: Coach Sean Kocher; Team Members: Owen Swogger, Brenden Bennett, Sean Hanley, Allan Larson, and Nicole Pittson

NUMBER SENSE: Coaches Danielle Hawk and Matt Fiegenschuh; Team Members: Madison Fessler, Payden Shirley, Joe Horkey, Steven Place, and Jeanie Fritz

GEOMETRY AND MEASUREMENT: Coaches Shawn Green and Troy Richeson; Team Members: Savannah Wilks, Jack Zwahlen, Katie Shaw, Zach Seery, Noah Keller, and Joshua Armstrong

Mike Hanley is the 2015 Minerva Spelling Bee ChampionEighth grade student Mike Hanley won the Minerva Middle School Spelling Bee held January 27, 2015. Twenty-seven students earned their way out of the preliminary round into the District Spelling Bee. Former Minerva Middle School Principal Rich Mikes was the MC for the evening, and the judges were Lance Willison, Cathy Brown, and Barb Kandel. As the champion, Mike Hanley represented Minerva Local Schools at the County-Wide Spelling Bee at GlenOak High School, March 7, 2015.

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7th Grade Class TripCincinnati/Columbus/dayton/Newport, KentuckyOn May 8 and 9, 77 seventh-grade students from Minerva Middle School went on a class trip to Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Newport, Kentucky. On the trip, students visited the “Horse Shoe” at the Ohio State University, the COSI Science Center, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum, and the Ohio Caverns.

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Class Field Trips

8th Grade Class TripWashington, dC/Gettysburg, PaOn May 7-9, 90 eighth-grade students from Minerva Middle School went on a class trip to Washington, DC and Gettysburg, PA. Students visited the WWII, Lincoln, MLK, FDR, Korea, and Vietnam Memorials. They also toured the Capitol Building, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Arlington Cemetery, and the Gettysburg Visitors Center. The trip concluded with a guided tour of the Battlefield in Gettysburg.

Staff vs. 8th Grade Basketball GameOn March 27, 2015, Minerva Middle School brought back the tradition of the Staff vs. 8th Grade Basketball Game. After a close first half, the faculty team pulled away in the second half for a 41 to 26 victory over the eighth grade team. The game was held on the last day before Spring Break and students paid $2.00 to attend. The money raised was donated to the Minerva Strong Foundation and to other local charities.

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Mrs. Michelle Nervo ............................... PrincipalMrs. Diane Ruff ........................Assistant PrincipalMrs. Shirley Krumlauf ........................... Secretary Mrs. Jodi Locke ....................................... SecretaryMs. Heidi Kovach .................................... Secretary

GuidanceMrs. Dianne Ferrell............... Guidance Counselor

Big Lion Little Lions “FaceTime” PFC Hunter Galay from GermanyMES students and high school mentors joined together as part of the school’s Character Education Program to FaceTime Hunter Galay who is serving in the US Army in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The FaceTime sessions were conducted to help students learn about what it means to be a good American citizen. Students asked Hunter questions about the military, training exercises, his uniform, being away from home and what it’s like being a solider. Hunter graduated from Minerva High School in 2013 and is the son of fifth-grade teacher Jaynie Galay and her husband Dave. The students also worked with their Big Lion mentors to create “Safe Buddy” cards for troops deployed overseas.

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Buddy Benches are CoolMinerva Elementary students dedicated playground benches painted by the school student council “Cub Club.” The benches were built to support the anti-bullying program at the school. Called “buddy benches,” children who may be feeling lonely or sad can invite a friend to join them. “The idea behind the benches is that when a child believes he or she does not have a friend to play with students can go sit on one of those benches and other students know that person needs a friend that day,” said guidance counselor Dianne Ferrell. All school year the staff, students and administration have worn the color orange or T-shirts with the slogan “Bully-free starts with me” the first Friday of the each month, which promoted our year-long initiative against bullying.

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Technology-Based ResearchFifth grade students in Mrs. Bartley’s language arts and Mrs. Ruesser’s math classes teamed up this year for an exciting technology-based research project. Each year the fifth

graders take a field trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and prior to going they research some of the animals they may find there. This year the students used the Chromebooks to research and create a presentation that they later shared with students from both first and second grade. The fifth graders made their presentations utilizing the Google Docs version of Microsoft PowerPoint which Google has branded “Slides”. With this experience the students used their own background knowledge and exploration to learn the program and to be creative within the project. Included in their presentations were not only factual information, but pictures and videos as well. The students also created a scale version of their animal based on the information they found while researching, which was displayed in the hallway. Due to the project’s success, and the students’ interest, Mrs. Bartley and Mrs. Reusser look forward to leading this project again next spring.

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