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Oldenburg Academy: instilling values for life

ldenburg Academy, a college-preparatory high school in southeastern Indiana, prides itself on instilling Christian attitudes and values by providing a curriculum that educates the whole person; intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, culturally, and physically.

Coming from over 16 schools in five counties in southeastern Indiana and southwestern Ohio, many opportunities await OA students including challenging academics, an awardwinning fine arts program, competitive athletics, spiritual growth, service to others, and lifelong friendships. Offering nine Advanced Placement courses and 25 electives, Oldenburg Academy students have a wide range of academic choices to help them succeed at both the high school and college level. . Oldenburg Academy offers a wide variety of fine arts classes and co-curricular activities. The Academy is the only school in southeastern Indiana with a full orchestra. It is also the only school with a Pep Orchestra. “Be Christ to others, let others be Christ to you.” At Oldenburg Academy students are given many opportunities for spiritual growth. They participate in four years of religion classes, prayer, school masses, class retreats and a variety of campus ministry events and service opportunities. Highlights from the 2013·14 school year Academics ■■Named 4 Star School - 4th year in a row by the State of Indiana ■■Earned A rating from the Indiana Department of Education - 2 year in a row this was offered ■■Class of 2014 earned over $2.87 million in college scholarships (28 of 33 students received offers) ■■31 of the 33 off to 16 different universities/ colleges in 5 states (1 pursuing mission work in Australia and 1 pursuing family farm) ■■29 of 33 graduates earned Indiana Academic Honors Diplomas (88% of the class) ■■2 Lilly Endowment Scholars and 1 Lilly Endowment Finalist representing Decatur (Gabrielle Mungcal), Ripley (Isaiah Frey), and Dearborn (Nichole Flaspohler) Counties ■■4 National Merit Scholars (3 Finalists and 1 Commended scholar) - Daniel Mullen, Gabrielle Mungcal, Tabitha Shenk, and Peter Weisbrod ■■Batesville VFW Voice of Democracy Speech Contest - third place - Nichole Flaspohler ■■12·students competed in the Maverick Challenge - a competition to stimulate the real-world process of entrepreneurs soliciting start-up funds from early-stage investors, successful entrepreneurs and community leaders; all 3 winning teams advanced in the competition representing Ripley and Franklin Counties

www.oldenburgacademy.org ■■Vincennes University’s The Best of Autumn Voice Writing and Short Story recipient Jacob Fairfield ■■Mt. St. Joseph College - Honorable Mention Writing Award - Grace Burkhart ■■Etiquette Luncheon - 30 students participated with Batesville Corporate executives ■■FCN Bank - Personal Finance field trip ■■Neusole Glass Blowing - Advanced Fine Arts field trip ■■Islamic Center - all Religion 12 students field trip ■■SS Peter and Paul Cathedral- senior mass with Archdiocese of Indianapolis ■■March for Life - service and walk in Indianapolis ■■2013-14 VFW Local High School Teacher of the Year - Jonathon Maple ■■2013-14 Colin Goodnight Technology Educator of the Year, CREATE foundation - Jonathon Maple Sports ■■2013 State Championship Qualifier - Girls Cross Country (2nd year in a row) ■■2103 Sectional Champions - Cross Country (Girls) ■■2013 Regional Champions Girls Cross Country (1st time) ■■2013 Semi-State Qualifiers - Boys Cross Country (1st time) (Curt Eckstein and Justin Fledderman) ■■2013-14 Volleyball ranked 14 in state ■■All-State Academic - Girls Golf (Gabrielle Mungcal) ■■2013 Sectional Champions - Boys Soccer ■■2013 Regional Champions - Boys Soccer (1st time) 2014 Sectional Champions - Boys Basketball (1st time) ■■2014 Henryville Tip-Off Tourney Champions - Girls Basketball ■■2014 State Qualifier - Tennis (Girls) (Sarah Wilder) ■■2014 Two State Qualifiers - Track (Girls) - 800 Meter and 300 Meter Hurdles (Meredith Maier and Kirsten Ricke) ■■2014 - Four Regional Qualifiers - Track (Boys) (Curt Eckstein, Isaiah Frey, Jared Hasselbring, and Luke Wukusick) ■■2014 Academic All State Honorable Mention - Softball (Cora Weisenbach) ■■2014 Academic All State Girls Tennis Team; Sarah Wilder individual All State honorable mention ■■Sarah Billingsley - signed to run Cross Country at Xavier University; Rachel Fairfield signed to play basketball at Mt. St. Joseph College Fine Arts ■■VFW National Annual Patriotic Art Contest -

2nd place - $5000 scholarship (Josh Hollingsworth) ■■Local VFW Patriotic Art Contest _1st, 2nd, 3rd place - (Josh Hollingsworth, Elizabeth Schulte, Meredith Maier) ■■National School Orchestra Award - Christopher Jarman ■■National School Choral Award - Claire Dickey ■■All State Honor Choir - Mikaela Fangman and Decker Horninger ■■RAA Showcase - 3 art trophies; 2 photography trophies; 8 drama trophies; 1 writing trophy ■■RAA Showcase - 9 art ribbons; 3 photography ribbons, 1 dance ribbons, 4 drama ribbons, 2 writing ribbons ■■RAA Music - 7 piano trophies; 1 string trophy ■■RAA Music - 6 piano ribbons, 7 instrumental ribbons,S strings ribbons, 7 vocal ribbons ■■RAA Vocal- 3 gold medals, 1 piano gold ■■International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (held every 4 years) - 3 regional winners and 1 Grand Award Winner (Mary Brunsman) ■■ISSMA - 2 silver awards and 3 gold awards ■■ISSMA - Regional- 2 gold and 2 silver piano /9 gold voice / Ensemble - gold ■■Scholastic Art Awards - 3 gold, 2 silver, and

5 honorable mention, I portfolio Grants ■■Ripley County and Franklin County Community Foundations Grants - Steel drums (cello and bass pans) ■■completes the steel pan ensemble ■■John W. Hillenbrand VISION Fund - $2000 grant for art cameras and $1600 for Harpsicles (music) ■■ShopKo Grant - $500 for business/journalism printer/scanner ■■Gym Floor refinishing project - Reverse Raffle and student-driven fund raiser ■■Exceeded goal/sellout crowd for Reverse Raffle; exceeded goal for Golf Classic ■■Service ■■NHS Food Drive - over 300 cans donated for local food pantry ■■Gleaners Food Bank - seniors and freshman service day and food drive ■■NHS Blood Drive ■■Caroline Storms - Margaret Mary Hospital Foundation - Swim Alcatraz ■■Over 3000 hours of volunteer and service by senior class ■■9 seniors earned over 100 hours of service this year Any questions or comments can be directed to Annette Hunger at 1-812-934-4440 ext. 231 or ahunger@oldenburgacademy.org

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Miami regionals: affordable and flexible

iami University’s regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown are flexible and convenient open-enrollment commuter campuses, offering affordable four- and two-year degree programs of full Miami quality. Today, Miami Hamilton and Miami Middletown offer four bachelor’s degrees, in Nursing, Engineering Technology, Integrative Studies (with 13 concentrations to choose from) and the new Bachelor of Science in Health Information Technology (HIT), which prepares students for future success in the evolving U.S. healthcare system. Miami’s regional campuses also offer associate degrees in Business Technology, Computer & Information Technology, and Criminal Justice, among others. Flexible schedules include day/evening/ weekend classes, and flexible delivery formats include classroom only, blended, and completely online classes. OUT OF STATE tuition at Miami University’s regional campuses is reduced by 50%

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■■Address: 4200 N. University Blvd., Middletown, Ohio 45042 ■■Web site: http://www.regionals.muohio.edu/admission ■■Undergraduate Enrollment Phone: (513) 727-3216 ■■Graduate Enrollment Telephone (Oxford): (513) 529-3734 ■■Year Founded: 1966 ■■Current Enrollment: Approximately 3,000 ■■Student Faculty Ratio: 21:1 ■■Baccalaureate Degrees: 4 ■■Associate Degrees: 6 (23 concentrations) ■■ Subject Matter Expertise: Nursing, Engineering Technology, Integrative Studies (10 concentrations), Business Technology ■■Distance from Downtown Cincinnati: 34 miles ■■In-State Tuition: Lower Division $4,922 per year; Upper Division $7,481 per year ■■Out-of-State Tuition: Lower Division $13,811 per year, Upper Division $16,369

for residents of these neighboring counties: INDIANA: Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union Wayne. KENTUCKY: Boone, Kenton, Campbell. Miami’s Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester offers a wide range of undergraduate courses complementing those available on the Hamilton and Middletown campuses. New programs and Miami courses also are offered at the Greentree Health Sciences Academy. Combining the expertise of each of its founding partners including Miami, an array of health care training is offered at Greentree -- from high school programs to bachelor’s degrees, all in one state-of-the-art facility on the Atrium Medical Center campus in Middletown where students are immersed in the health care experience while taking classes.

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per year * *OUT OF STATE tuition at Miami University’s regional campuses is reduced by 50% for residents of these neighboring counties: INDIANA: Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union Wayne. KENTUCKY: Boone, Kenton, Campbell. ■■Students on Financial Aid: more than 50% ■■Affiliated Colleges/Satellite Campuses: Miami University at Oxford (main campus), Miami University Hamilton, Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Dolibois European Center (Miami’s Luxembourg campus)

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■■Address: 7847 VOA Park Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069 ■■Web site: http://www.regionals.muohio. edu/voalc ■■Undergraduate Enrollment Phone: (513) 895-8862 ■■Graduate Enrollment Telephone (Oxford): (513) 529-3734

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Oaks campuses offer culinary training & more

iamond Oaks, part of the Great Oaks network, offers a variety of education programs for high schoolers and adults in need of a career change or more training and education. One of the gems of Diamond Oaks’ offerings is its culinary training programs. If creativity and food go together for you, then Culinary Arts and Hospitality Services is a logical choice. Learn to plan, prepare, and serve beautiful and delicious meals as well as the business side of operating a commercial kitchen. Students in the program will learn to ■■Utilize all industry cooking methods to prepare a wide variety of foods, pastries, and baked items ■■Properly use and maintain hand tools and stationary equipment found in a commercial kitchen and bakery, effectively using standardized recipes ■■Use supervision, management, front office, reservation, and support service skills ■■Develop work schedules and utilize personnel effectively ■■Maintain a safe and sanitary food service environment and apply security and emergency procedures ■■Practice customer and guest relations ■■Set-up, maintain, and operate a bakery sales facility ■■Perform environmental services, including facility care ■■Provide food and hospitality support services, including banquet set-up and banquet services ■■Demonstrate technical, communication, and employment skills in a real business setting and gain valuable knowledge and experience through job shadowing and/or placement opportunities ■■Practice skills in The Gallery, our public

restaurant Other career paths for high schoolers include: ■■Animal Science and Management ■■Firefighting/Emergency Medical Service ■■Automotive Technology - Collision ■■Health Technology ■■Automotive Technology - Mechanics ■■Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning ■■Aviation Maintenance Technician ■■Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering ■■Biotechnology/Forensic Studies ■■Industrial Diesel Mechanics ■■CareerX ■■Law Enforcement ■■Chef Training ■■Lodging Management and Hospitality Services ■■Commercial and Residential Electricity ■■Masonry ■■Computer Service Technician and Networking ■■Plumbing Technologies ■■Construction Framing and Finishing Technologies ■■Pre-Engineering Technologies ■■Cosmetology ■■Restaurant Operations ■■Secondary Practical Nursing ■■Dental Assisting ■■Sports Rehabilitation and Therapy ■■Digital Arts and Design ■■Surgical Technology ■■Early Childhood Education ■■Veterinary Assisting ■■Engineering Technologies and Robotics ■■Welding

■■Equine Science and Management The Great Oaks system also offers a variety of opportunities for those who have completed high school, or those working toward a GED. Some of the opportunities include ■■Auto Collision Technology ■■Aviation Maintenance - Powerplant Technician ■■CompTIA A+ Certification ■■Dental Assisting ■■EKG Technician ■■Electro-Mechanical ■■Fire & Emergency Rescue Academy ■■Ford ASSET Associates Degree ■■State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) and Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Classes ■■Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning ■■Industrial Diesel Mechanics ■■Law Enforcement ■■Medical Office Specialist ■■Pharmacy Technician ■■Phlebotomy ■■Plumbing ■■Practical Nursing ■■Web and Graphic Design ■■Welding Technician Here’s a testament to those adult students’ success and determination. The students marched into the graduation ceremony to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” music, but when it was over they went out of the ballroom and into the world to the Rocky theme, which was appropriate for the more than 140 adults who had just spent ten months preparing for a career. From the start of the ceremony, it wasn’t a typical graduation. Students who were veterans gathered on stage to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, and for the

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graduates of the Great Oaks adult workforce development programs, the ongoing themes of the evening were sacrifice, perseverance, and success. The stories were very personal. “I am a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother,” dental assisting graduate Carol Watson told the audience. “I’m a two-year breast cancer survivor, and I lost my mother a few months ago. But I’m here to tell you that whether it’s school, health, or finances, you should never give up, never give in.” “My previous employer said I was at the pinnacle of my field, as high as I was going to go,” said welding graduate Brandan Bemmes, explaining why he came to Great Oaks. “At 24 years old, that’s not what I wanted to hear.” In introducing his sixteen students, welding instructor Leamon Wilson told of a student celebrating his 38th wedding anniversary, another who was a newlywed, one who had a child, and another moving into a new home—all during the ten months of coursework. “I also want to recognize Donnie Hacker,” said Wilson. “He earned perfect attendance, which means from day one he worked at his job eight to ten hours a day and then came here and spent another six hours a night in class.” The audience applauded each graduate, but all recognized the role that their families and friends played in their success. “Your spouses, children, parents, and friends supported you, sometimes nagged you, and always missed you as you spent 900 hours in class with us since last August,” Great Oaks supervisor Carol Klotz reminded the grads. And they agreed. “It would be selfish to proclaim this day ours alone, when there are so few of us on stage compared to so many of you in the audience,” said Bemmes.

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Harrison Cincy State campus expands course offerings

f you live in Harrison or the surrounding area, you may want to check out the expanded Gen Ed course offerings at Cincinnati State’s Harrison location. The expanded offerings at Harrison include those Gen Ed courses which are:

Historically, the Harrison campus has been known primarily as the home of Cincinnati State’s aviation technology programs. Their students earn associate degrees and certificates in such areas as Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Mechanics (Airframe and Powerplant), and ■■Required for nearly every major; and Avionics. ■■Guaranteed to transfer to any 2 year or Located less than half a mile from I-74, 4-year public instithe Harrison camtution in the State pus is equipped of Ohio. with a spacious The Cincinhangar that houses nati State Harrison a fleet of planes, hecampus is located licopters and engines. right next to Harrison High School – at The building includes ample industrial 10030 West Road (off the I-74 Dry Fork labs that allow students to gain hands-on Exit). experience tearing down and rebuilding There are still open seats in some Har- everything from jet engines to landing rison Campus courses. gear assemblies. It also includes classLearn more about Cincinnati State de- rooms where students take traditional grees, certificates, and the courses offered academic courses. at our Harrison Campus, specifically for Cincinnati State now offers Welding Bachelor’s Degree bound students by at- degree and Welding certificate programs tending a College Information Session See Expand, Page 8 held the first Thursday of each month.

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A legacy of preparing students for individual excellence

other of Mercy High School, including collaboration, communication, ina Catholic secondary school novation, creativity, problem solving and perfor young women spon- sonal responsibility. sored by the Sisters of Additionally, Mercy offers: Mercy, provides quality educational ■■11 Advanced Placement Courses and programs in a Christian community 13 Dual College Credit Courses with 45 which promote life-long learning and percent junior/senior participation; strong, clear Mercy values: Faith, Com- ■■state-of-the-art technology, including passion, Service, Leadership and Ex- a TV/broadcast studio; cellence. ■■iPad’s issued to all incoming students Empowered by these values and by the dis- in addition to the school’s already estabcovery of their individual giftedness, Mercy lished BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) women are equipped to think critically, com- policy that enables girls to learn with a municate effectively, variety of techembrace life and www.motherofmercy.org tools; beauty, act with com■■ over 45 acapassion and integrity, demic and athletic and assume roles of extracurricular ofservice and leadership in society. ferings with 92 percent student participaMother of Mercy welcomes students from tion. over 50 different elementary and middle Join us at our Open House on Sunday, schools throughout the whole Cincinnati Nov. 2, to learn more about the outstanding area, including as far as Fairfield, West Ches- programs Mercy has to offer. ter and Guilford, Indiana! Come BE INSPIRED for greatness! Mercy The school’s Individual Excellence Pro- – best preparing EACH and EVERY girl to gram strengthens students’ 21st century skills reach her greatest potential!

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■■Year Founded: 2009 ■■Current Enrollment: Approximately 650 ■■Offers courses supporting Miami Hamilton and Miami Middletown bachelor’s and associate degree programs ■■Subject Matter Expertise: Professional MBA; Education, Health & Society (graduate level); Bachelor of Integrative Studies (2 concentrations: Family, Gender & Society; Organizational Leadership); Nursing ■■Distance from Downtown Cincinnati: 24 miles

Miami University Hamilton

Ohio 45011 ■■Web site: http://www.regionals.muohio. edu/admission ■■Undergraduate Enrollment Phone: (513) 785-3111 ■■Graduate Enrollment Telephone (Oxford): (513) 529-3734 ■■Year Founded: 1968 ■■Current Enrollment: Approximately 4,800 ■■Student Faculty Ratio: 21:1 ■■Baccalaureate Degrees: 4 ■■Associate Degrees: 6 (23 concentrations) ■■ Subject Matter Expertise: Nursing, Engineering Technology, Integrative Studies (13 concentrations), Health Information Technology, Business Technology ■■Distance from Downtown Cincinnati: 27 miles ■■Students on Financial Aid: more than 50%

■■Address: 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton,

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at its Harrison campus. Find out more at one of our upcoming information sessions. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a leading technical and

community college known for providing quality, affordable education to both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students. It offers more than 100 degree programs and certificates, and is noted for its cooperative education program—one of the largest of its kind among two-year colleges in the U.S.

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IU East: affordable, exciting, thriving

ndiana University East offers you all the advantages of an Indiana University education. IU East provides its students the opportunity to earn a prestigious IU degree that is respected throughout Indiana, the nation, and the world. As part of the Indiana University system, IU East provides all the services and opportunities of a large university combined with the advantages and atmosphere of a small college. At IU East, students are our number one focus. IU East is the region’s leader in baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, offering over 50 academic programs. Our expert faculty empowers their students to go beyond the textbook and expand their horizons. Students have the opportunity to conduct

independent research and creative projects or to work directly with our expert faculty. Outside of the classroom, IU East provides real-life experiences before heading out into their career of choice. From state to nationwide internship opportunities to an award-winning service-learning program, students will have an experience that will inspire, grow and educate them individually. IU East offers students the option to study abroad; a thriving campus life program with organizations, clubs, and events; and all the academic and career support services to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond.

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pus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor’s degrees and selected master’s degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, offcampus sites, and online program options. IU East challenges students to grow intellectually and personally in a supportive and scholarly environment where faculty teaching skills and participation in the creation and dissemination of new knowledge and artistic work enhance learning opportunities for all. IU East values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students and in its contributions to the cultural and economic development of the communities it serves.

■■Average class size of 20 students ■■Offers over 50 programs, more than 800 courses, and degrees ranging from certificates to master’s degrees ■■Over 5,000 graduates in our alumni network, in fields ranging from business and law to health care and education ■■Student Body Profile ■■4,052 Undergraduate students, 134 graduate students ■■53 percent full time, 47 percent part time ■■87 full-time faculty, 117 part-time faculty ■■19:1 student-faculty ratio ■■67 percent female, 33 percent male ■■Over 50 areas of study ■■12 NAIA intercollegiate sports ■■528,000+ IU graduates worldwide

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Destination LaSalle: become a Lancer & become your best

f you’re thinking about high school, consider La Salle. It’s closer than you think and may be just right for your son.We are authentically Catholic and we welcome students of all faith backgrounds.

Our students have opportunities to reflect on God’s presence in their lives, especially during retreats with classmates. Class Masses are held in our beautiful De La Salle Chapel, and all-school Masses are held in the larger gym. We offer Reconciliation throughout the year, especially during Advent and Lent. If they choose, students can participate in the Teen Life Coalition and travel to Washington, D.C., for the March for Life in January. They also heed the call to serve others locally and on immersion trips in the U.S. and Central America. Each fall we host a Father-Son mass for dads and sons in the La Salle community. Did you know several La Salle graduates serve as Catholic priests, deacons or brothers? The Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s newest Auxiliary Bishop, Joseph Binzer, graduated from La Salle in 1973! We develop ethical leaders. All students participate in a unique four-year leadership development program. La Salle strives to develop every student into a servant leader, equipped with the experience and confidence to lead ethically in a 21st century environment. One way we do that is by offering a unique four-year leadership development program through the De La Salle Signum Fidei Institute. This program challenges each student’s mind (mens), body (corpus) and spirit (anima), and incorporates our call to serve. “Signum Fidei” is Latin for “sign of faith.” Through the program, La Salle intends to develop each student into a service-minded leader who is a sign of faith in his community.

We’re affiliated with the Christian Brothers’ Lasallian education network, teaching more K-12 students than any other religious order in the U.S. and around the world. Lasallian education has been transforming lives since 1680! That’s the year St. John Baptist De La Salle founded a religious community, the Brothers of Christian Schools, to train teachers. When the Archdiocese of Cincinnati initiated a large expansion of secondary schools, the Christian Brothers established and staffed an all-male high school in western Hamilton County. In 1960, La Salle High School opened its doors to 260 freshmen. Since then, more than 10,000 young men have graduated with a Lasallian education of body, mind and spirit. We provide students the latest in technology with our Tablet PC program. Each La Salle student has his own Tablet PC to use on our wireless campus to take notes during class and find out about homework assignments. We offer scholarships and need-based financial aid. La Salle is a comprehensive high school. That means we’re committed to serving students at all academic levels and to offering programs to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Our admissions staff is available to help you navigate the admissions process, including applying for financial aid. We’re conveniently located a mile from I-74 at the North Bend Road/Cheviot exit. We’re located at 3091 North Bend Rd., within easy reach of I-74, Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, I-75 and I-275, too. At La Salle, we challenge our students academically. They must earn 28.5 credits to graduate, more than

any other boys’ or coed school in the Archdiocese and any of La Salle’s athletic competitors in the Greater Catholic League (GCL). We compete in the GCL in 13 sports. We’ve won an Ohio High School Athletic Association award for sportsmanship, ethics and integrity 11 consecutive times – and more than any other school, public or private, in southwest Ohio. (You may know we won State Division I Championships in Basketball and Track & Field during our 50th anniversary year, too!) Our Pride of La Salle Marching Band and Wind Ensemble, Drama Department, Chorale and Vocal Ensemble have earned rave reviews – and awards. In fact, the Vocal Ensemble earned a Silver Medal in the 2014 World Choir Games (and another Silver competing in the McAuley-La Salle High School Show Choir). Lancers belong to our National Honor Society chapter, a competitive academic team and clubs. We even sponsor our own Venture Crew, which is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. We call these “cocurricular” activities because they’re a valuable part of a student’s high school experience. To schedule a day for your son to shadow a La Salle student, or to take a one-on-one tour or ask questions about scholarships and financial aid, contact Jake Pucci, director of Admissions, at (513) 741-2365 or jpucci@lasallehs.net. The High School Placement Test for eighth grade boys in at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. The cost is $30. For more information, visit futurelancers.com, look for cincinnatilasalle on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @lasallepride.

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Ohio Co. Comm. Foundation offers scholarships; Education Center of Rising Sun helps all ages, abilities The Ohio County Community Founda- and meeting room. During the past six years the Education tion, 330 Industrial Access Drive, administers scholarships for current year, graduating se- Center has provided training to manufacniors, college students and adults wishing to turers, businesses and individuals. The Education Center has also continue their education. housed Microsoft Office Applicants must be residents of Ohio County and/ www.occfrisingsun.com and Excel classes for Ivy Tech and culinary classes or current year graduates for Vincennes University. or past graduates of Rising Currently the Education Center has classes Sun High School. The Ohio County Community Foundation available in “START” – Skills, Tasks & Reoffers the following scholarship programs; a sults Training” which is a certificate program High School Scholarship Program for current developed by the American Hotel & Lodgyear, Rising Sun High School seniors, a Con- ing Educational Institute. The program is a tinuing Education Scholarship program for curriculum designed to give learners actual Traditional and Non-Traditional students and industry skills needed to secure a long-term a Certification Scholarship Program. Schol- career in the lodging industry and also proarships are available for students pursuing a vides a job interview with any of the local 2-year or 4-year degree or who wish to obtain casinos. In 2014, the Education Center began GED a certification or license to practice a particuclasses for students. These classes are now lar vocation. Scholarships are also available referred to as High School Equivalency. This for residents wishing to learn new job skills or enhance their present job skills. Non-profit program allows students who have not reorganizations who serve Ohio County can ceived their High School diplomas to finapply for a Conference/Training Grant, in the ished their High School program and receive their HSE Diploma. In 2014, the Education amount up to $150, to fund the registration fee Center also became a State certified testing for employees or volunteers to attend training site for the HSE test. workshops or conferences. Also in 2014 the Education Center began The scholarships administered by the Ohio providing tutoring for K-12 students. The County Community Foundation have been Education Center has open enrollment from established by donors wishing to honor or me- August – May for tutoring. We are also almorialize a friend or a loved one or who just ways looking for individuals who would be want to financially assist students with their interested in tutoring. pursuit of a degree or a higher education. Over the last six years, the center has To review each scholarship criterion and provided many information workshops as to when the for adults and www.educationcenterofrisingsun.com.org scholarships are children such available, visit as cake decothe Foundation rating, gifts from the kitchen, gingerbread website, call 812-438-9401 or email Stephanie houses, etc. Summer camps have been held Scott, Program Coordinator at sscott@occfris- for five years for Lego Robotics. Campers ingsun.com. Applications may be obtained in in the Lego Robotics learn to build the Lego the Foundation office or downloaded from the NXT Robot. Lego NXT Robotics is a system Foundation website. The Ohio County Com- used to design, build and program robots. munity Foundation was established in 1998 to New in 2014 is the additional of “STEM” (scibuild, manage and distribute a lasting source ence, technology, engineering, mathematics) of charitable funds for Ohio County. camps. Camps are targeted for grade school and middle school students and explore all STEM areas. Watch for STEM day-camps The Education Center of Rising Sun was throughout the year. established in June, 2008. The goal of the For more information call, email or visit Education Center is to advance individuals in the Education Center of Rising Sun at 591 the Southeast Indiana region by at least one Smart Drive, P.O. Box 170, Rising Sun, IN level in their education, training, skill levels, 47040; phone: 812-438-2437, fax: 812-438and/or job placement. The Center houses a 15 seat computer lab, an open training class- 2472; Debbie Thomason, director, email: room with nine computers, a banquet room dthomason@occfrisingsun.com.

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