Achievers, West Chester/Liberty Twps.: Calvi, Detherage-Schultze, Steen, Rogers, Lakota Latin and German, Kusel, West art and theatre, Walters, Moeller,
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Calvi earns Newman University scholarship
Kelley Calvi of Liberty Twp. has received the five-year, $15,000 Trustee Scholarship from Newman University. Calvi is the daughter of Doyle and Peggy Calvi. She will graduate from Lakota West High School this spring and will be attending Newman University in the fall of 2008 with an undecided major.
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A student must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a score of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT to be eligible for the Trustee Scholarship.
Detherage-Schultze graduates at top
of college class
Betty and John Detherage of West Chester Twp. are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Angela Detherage-Schultze. Angela graduated from Tri-County Community College, in Murphy, N.C., with a 4.0 GPA in the field of health care management. The achievement inducted her into the top of the class for her degree and made her an academic honor student. Angela also was inducted into the organizations of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Gamma and the National Technical Honor Society for having a superior GPA.
Angela resides in Marble, N.C., with her husband, Scott, and her two children, Belle and Reagan.
Steen awarded
golf scholarship from women's group
The Greater Cincinnati Women's Golf Association has awarded a Foundation Scholarship to Marissa Steen of West Chester Twp. Marissa, a student at Lakota West, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship based upon her grades, outstanding leadership, community involvement and commitment to golf. Marissa plans to attend the University of Memphis.
The award presentation will take place at the annual GCWGA Member/Junior Scramble tournament July 28 at O'Bannon Golf Club.
Rogers recognized as university's
high honor student
University of the Cumberlands recognized Kelly Rogers of West Chester Twp. as a high honor student during the annual Honors Day service held April 21.
High Honor recognition is given to those students attaining a 3.85 cumulative GPA. Kelly is a psychology major.
Lakota Latin scholars inducted into honor society
The annual induction ceremony for Lakota's Latin students who have merited entrance into the National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society was held May 6.
Inductees from Lakota East are:
Leah Alseshire, Jennifer Bortnem, Alyssa Ferraro, Renee Fields, Erin Filbrandt, Tori Fryman, Katy Gallagher, Jon Hickman, Billy Lawton, Kevin Li, Lisa Liu, Kristen Pan, Tyler Phillips, Ally Riddle, Jared Riley, Kara Ruder, Dana Sand, John Terbot and Anna van Milligen.
New members from Lakota West are:
Austin Becker, Shelby Begg, Andrew Bratton, Sara Callon, Jennifer Carpenter, Allissa Cepress, Samantha Conley, Krystin Dallis, Michael Davis, Maria Fedyszyn, John Fogle, Allison Furterer, Evan George, Garrett Gordon, Travis Hance, Alex Hartlage, Tara Keesling, Charles Lin, James Lin, Danielle List, Austin McCarthy, Katie McCurnin, Phu Nguyen, Danielle O'Callaghan, Amanda Onderko, Arpan Patel, Grishma Patel, Grant Poston, Julie Rogers, Matt Satcher, Daniel Shen, Amy Skurow and Taryn Willett.
A reception for the students and their families followed the induction. The students' Latin teachers are Sarah Elmore, Amy Elifrits, Linda Eger, Susan Ivers and Glynette Wilson.
East, West German students named to German Honorary
Nineteen German students from Lakota East and West are being recognized for their outstanding scholastic achievement in the study of the German language. These students, who are enrolled in German 3 or 4 Advanced Placement, were inducted into the national educational honorary society for high school German students.
Delta Epsilon Phi is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German with the intent of acknowledging academic achievement. There are more than 900 chapters of Delta Epsilon Phi nationwide. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in German 3 or 4 Advanced Placement and maintain an overall GPA of 3.4 and a German GPA of 3.6 on a 4-point scale.
The following students are being recognized as new members of the Honorary:
Zach Ahting, Ben Pitonyak, Cameron Auer, April Davidson, Stephanie Duban, Courtney Manwaring, Kelsey Miller, Brigit Reder, Theresa Rice, Hannah Schwieterman, Ian McLean, Allison Graves, Ashley Joa, Logan Hesterberg, Meghan Lowe, Stephen Lund, Mark Mathis, Jacob Miller and Cullen Zelachowski.
Kusel awarded scholarship from Ball State
Gregory M. Kusel is the 2008 recipient of the Wendell L. "Roy" Gruenewald Intern Scholarship from the Political Science Department at Ball State University. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is enrolled in an internship in the Political Science Department.
Greg is a 27-year-old junior majoring in political science and pre-law. He completed an internship with the Indiana State Senate and is currently in Washington, D.C., interning with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He is an Iraq veteran and was awarded the Expert Infantryman's Badge as well as the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Greg is a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, National Scholars Honor Society and Junior Vice Commander of VFW Post 651.
Greg is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kusel of West Chester Twp.
West art students earn scholarships for portfolio work
In addition to the awards received at the various competitions and exhibits students have participated in, they also have received numerous scholarships for their art portfolios.
Scholarship winners are: Ellina Chetverikova, $70,000 from Art Academy of Cincinnati and $60,000 from Savannah College of Art and Design; Jillian Cleary, $40,000 from Pratt Institute and $1,000 ARC Scholarship; Matthew Marsan, $32,000 from Columbus College of Art and Design, $24,000 from Detroit College of Creative Studies and $20,000 from Savannah College of Art and Design; Nichole Smith, $50,000 from Cleveland Institute of Art, $42,000 from Art Academy of Cincinnati, $38,000 from Columbus College of Art and Design, $7,000 Pratt at Munson-Williams-Proctor; Sarah Toney, $1,500 ARC Scholarship; Audrey Johnson, $750; and Hannah Crabtree, $1,000 from Bowling Green University — Freshman Talent Scholarship.
In addition to his scholarships, Matthew Marsan's drawing of the renovated main entrance to the school will appear in the graduation folders this year and for years to come.
West Theatre
awards scholarships,
honors colleague
On May 10, Lakota West Theatre presented the Nancy Goodwin Performing Arts Scholarships to Lakota West seniors Megan McGill and Ryan Slone. This presentation marks the first time West Theatre has presented a scholarship, which was established in memory of West Theatre's founding choreographer who last spring lost a battle with breast cancer.
Slone, who was awarded a $2,000 scholarship, will attend the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music and major in music education.
McGill's $1,000 scholarship will aid in her vocal performance studies at Miami University.
In addition to the scholarships awards, West Theatre has committed to a $500 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The scholarship was presented at "Broadway Bound," an evening of song and dance featuring students from Lakota West's Musical Theatre Revue along with West theatre alumnae. The event raised funds for the scholarship as well as the breast cancer donation.
Nancy Goodwin, for whom the scholarship is named, choreographed for Lakota West Theatre from 1997-2000 and served as a mentor for West Theatre artistic director Kim Tanis. Tanis cited Goodwin as an influence on her work with West Theatre. Goodwin also worked with current West Theatre choreographer Christy LoBuono Munafo when Munafo was a Lakota West Theatre student.
The scholarship is awarded to a senior involved in West Theatre who intends to major in any of the following areas: dance, vocal performance, theatre arts, technical theatre, acting, musical theatre or education in any of the aforementioned areas. The scholarship is based on talent, scholarship, character and service. The scholarship is presented with support from the Drama Mama and Papas, West Theatre's parent booster's organization. For more information, visit www.lakotawesttheatre.com.
East junior returns home with gold from competition
Westley Walters, a junior at Lakota East High School/Warren County Career Center, received first place in the SkillsUSA state competition.
Westley is enrolled in heavy equipment studies at Warren County Career Center, where he is recognized as one of the top students in his lab. Showing leadership skills throughout the year, he has participated twice in SkillsUSA events. In early fall, Westley attended a Leadership Conference and recently, he competed with other students in four surrounding areas where he placed first in his field.
On May 1, Westley was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. The selection was based on GPA, attendance and character.
Lakota teacher Moeller receives David Thiel Award
This year's David Thiel Award winner is Karen Moeller. The David Thiel Award recognizes caring, kind and thoughtful community members. Moeller has lived and taught in the Lakota District for almost 18 years and demonstrates compassion on a daily basis. Nomination support for Moeller came from co-workers, students, parents and the community.
Moeller is an avid basketball fan and the mother of two Lakota graduates.
David Thiel served children, families and fellow educators for more than twenty years as a school psychologist. On Jan. 21, 2000, at the age of 45, David succumbed to cancer after a six-month battle.
All members of the Lakota community are eligible for the award — teacher, administrator, support staff or community members. Past winners have been Peggy Banet (Creekside Early Childhood School), Anne Tobin (Shawnee Elementary), Mike Valdini (Lakota Freshman School) and Becky Scruggs (Hopewell Junior).
