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Medina High School inducts 125 students into National Honor Society

On Monday, April 28, 125 Medina High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society. These students were selected for upholding high standards of character, scholarship, leadership and service. The keynote speaker for the ceremony was local journalist John Gladden.

The following seniors were inducted: Brittany Balser, Jenna Gedney, Lindsay Holmes, Kelly Pickering, Hannah Robinson, Cory Sopko, Hannah Steiner, Ashlee Thompson, Christopher Walker, Samantha Williams. The following juniors were inducted: Marissa Abram, Matthew Amodio, Taylor Amon, Samantha Ania, Elizabeth Arnold, Kelsey Bachir, Andrew Baldwin, John Bartolotta, Molly Bayer, Andrew Bialek, Sarah Bilinovich, Sarah Borror Matthew Brown, Johnathon Cayton,Kassie Charnley, Nykole Chihil, Amy Coe, Justin Cole, Jacquelyn Cook, Ross Croghan, Ashley Dainton, Elizabeth Davis, Sara Deliberato, Andrew Derga,Julianne D’Errico, Elizabeth Dickson, Kaleigh Dorsey, Katelyn Downey, Kelly Dugan, Kelly Dwyer, Amanda Fawcett, Oscar Ferut, Brittany Fielding, Elizabeth Fisher, Hilary Fisher, Michaline Flynn, Nolan Gauvreau, Andrew Gesicki, Charles Gill, Emily Grenfell, Lauren Gunner, Matthew Harris, Eric Hartman, Emily Hascher, Daniel Hawkins, Megan Hershey, Ronald Heyduk, Leah Hunter, Laura Hutira, Meagan Ita, Rebecca Ita, Bryan Iwaszkiw, Amber Johnston, Bethany Jones, Stephanie Jones, Kevin Joseph, Andrew Kall, Ryan Kinstler, Jann Knappage, Leah Konya, Courtney Kotowski, Amanda Kriner, Emily ronander, Stephanie Kuruc, Adrienne Langan, Kelly Lapeus, Ross Leonard, Brittany Little, Abigail Loos, Benjamin Magargee, Sachiko McCullough, Andrea McHenry, Katelyn Merkle, Lauren Metzker, Corinne Midlik, Adam Miller, Nicole Mokrzycki, Amanda Movens, Samantha Murillo, Lindsey Murray, Rebecca Nelson, Kaitlin Nicolay, Timothy Niemann, Matthew Obrzut, Devin Oliver, Brittani Onesti, Emily Petkovich, Sam Piehl, Kelsey Potere, Lauren Purdy, Alyson Rahija, Amanda Revell, Cara Robeson, Michael Rodgers, Tara Savage, Michael Schubert, Andrea Segulin, Paige Sinclair, Jordan Stayer, Nicole Stenquist, Lauren Stephens, Garrett Stewart, Matthew Stygles, Lauren Thorn, Brianna Tomlinson,Michelle Topp, Alexander Ulmer, Sara Urban, Lucas Walters, Erica Weyhe,Kathryn Willse, Katelyn Woodling, Shelby Yuan, Kimberly Zitko, David Zofcin.

Baccalaureate 2008 to be held May 29

Parents, friends and community members are invited to attend Baccalaureate 2008 on Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m., at Cornerstone Chapel, 3939 Granger Road. The event is free and tickets are not needed. This year’s theme is “Heading in the right direction.” This event is an ecumenical service designed to bring home, school and community together.

Students organize the entire event. This year’s senior speakers are: Danielle King, Brian Mihuta, Matthew Butler, Clinton LeHotan, Ailene Dargan, Andrea Leach, Michael DeFelice, Diona Morgan, Kelsey Nicolay, Christy Gorman, Emily McElroy, Edward McCary, Rachel Weiler, Linsdsay Ridinger, Ashley Cappellazzi, Spencer Mellert, Kevin Maas, Ashley Stewart, Kody Walter, Hannah Richardson, and Jacob McCoy.

The following students will contribute musically to the service: Thomas Bonezzi, Hannah Bronson, Jacob McCoy, Emily Erickson, Hannah Florian, Mary McCarroll, Emily McMannis, Hannah Richardson, Katelyn Downey, Kelly Dugan, Amy Grams, Emily Hascher, Audrey Hoffman, Nina Hoffman, Rebekah Johnson, Sachi McCullough, Kari Rea, Becca Ribley, Kristian Schumacher, Lillian Spetrino, Nicole Stenquist, Sara Urban, Danielle Valley, Chelsea Walton, Kevin McManus, Ailene Dargan and faculty member Charles Bell.

Mark your calendars for Showtime 2008

Showtime 2008 – Dream will be performed Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at 2 p.m. Senior citizens are invited to the Dress Rehearsal, Thursday, May 22 at 4 p.m., this performance is free. All performances will be held at Medina High School in the Main Stage Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale for the show and be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Box Office by calling 330-636-3400 or by visiting the Box Office on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ticket cost is $10.

Showtime is a Medina tradition that has been performed for 35 years. It successfully combines education and entertainment to create a student-performed musical theater and pop revue. The high school’s seven choirs will be performing along with student ensembles and soloists. Choirs and ensembles perform with choreography, lighting, and set effects, costumes, and a full pit band. Selections from this year’s show will include The Impossible Dream, Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, Queen Medley, Elton John, Tarzan, Grease, Sunset Boulevard, Beatles, and Wicked.

Boys’ Relay Team nation’s leader

The Medina High School’s Boys’ 4 x 1600 meter Relay Team is currently the nation’s leader in the event. The team recently won the Amherst Comet Relays with a new school and meet record of 17:45.53. According to milesplit.us this is the fastest time in the nation.

Middle School science teacher participating in national training institute

Claggett Middle School’s seventh grade science teacher Karen Harrington will be participating in a summer institute at the Keystone Center in Silverthorne, Colorado. The seminar she will be participating in is Key Issues: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom. This is a national teacher training institute that provides middle level educators with the process, skills and confidence to investigate current environmental issues with their students using the Keystone Center’s framework.

The Key Issues curriculum brings the process of inquiry to the study of environmental issues. The Key Issues framework provides middle level educators with step-by-step instructions to guide students through an investigation of all sides of an issue. The curriculum integrates science, math, social studies and language arts throughout the investigation. Using spectacular ecosystems, Key Issues combines classroom time with outdoor exploration of the natural environment. Teachers from across the country share best practices, successful classroom activities and form lasting professional connections. Harrington is one of 40 teachers selected from across the United States to participate in the institute.

Medina High School student accepted into Rising Star program

Medina High School student Sean Dempsey has been selected to participate in the Rising Star program at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) this summer. This five-week residential program offers advanced rising high school seniors a real college experience. Students enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their visual arts portfolios. The SCAD is one of the largest and most highly regarded art and design colleges in the United States. Admission to the Rising Star program is highly selective and preference is given to applicants with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, SAT or ACT scores at or above the national average, strong portfolios and demonstration of maturity, leadership and responsibility.

Students who successfully complete the Rising Star program earn college credit, which may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree at the Savannah College of Art and Design or at other universities. Outside class, Sean participate in field trips, socialize and enjoy area parks and other attractions.

Root teacher swims to support camp for children

Root Middle School eighth grade teacher Wade Chapman recently participated in the Northeast Ohio ‘Swim for Diabetes’. This is the fifth year that Chapman has raised money to help fund a camp for children with diabetes. The Root staff donated over $250 to sponsor Chapman.

Medina High School students honored at Share Cluster Recognition

Medina High School students Mike DeFelice and Lauren Gaydosh were honored last Friday at the annual Share Cluster Recognition with the Outstanding Senior Prevention Awards. They were recognized for their commitment to a drug and substance free lifestyle and for their efforts to promote this through their involvement in the HUDDLE program. Share Cluster is in its 20th year and has organized activities such as a two-day Crisis Response Team Training, the annual Red Ribbon Campaign, a Middle School Leadership program, workshops such as Drug Trends: Marijuana and Other Drug Abuse and Teens, the Extreme Challenge and numerous professional development opportunities.