2020 OSD Commencement Program

2020 20 Ohio School for the Deaf

Virtual

Commencement

Columbus, Ohio Thursday June 4, 2020 6:00 p.m.

Program

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Processional Welcome.............................................................Jason Franklin, M.S.

Principal, Ohio School for the Deaf

Welcome Message ............................................... Lou Maynus, Ed.D.

Superintendent, Ohio School for the Deaf

Congratulatory Remarks.............................................Paolo DeMaria

Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department of Education

John Richard, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent, Ohio Department of Education

Laura Kohler, M.B.A.

President, State Board of Education

Message from of the Class of 1970 ....................... Marsha Carpenter

Ohio School for the Deaf Alumnus, Class of 1970

Introduction of Speaker …………..……….................... Mr. Franklin Message .......................................................... Marla Berkowitz M.A. Certified Deaf Interpreter and Ohio State University Senior Lecturer

Musical Selection .................................................... Senior Ensemble Take on the World by Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter

Recognition of Achievements ........................................ Mr. Franklin

Presentation of Diplomas .............................................. Mr. Franklin Tassel Ceremony Senior Photo Album and Expression of Appreciation Presentation of Class of 2020......................................... Mr. Franklin Celebration

Recessional

Guled Isse Ali has been a student here at OSD for the past seven years. During his time here he has been involved in soccer, basketball, track, Jr. NAD, and the drama club. Guled was selected by DeafDigest Sports as the “2019 Deaf Prep Soccer, AllAmerican.� During his time here at OSD, he attended Fort Hayes with a focus of study on carpentry. Guled is an honor roll student and is graduating with honors. After graduation he plans to attend our 4PLUS program, apply to college, and seek employment at the airport.

Sabina Bajgai has been a student here at OSD for two years. During her time here, she has been involved in basketball, volleyball, track, Jr. NAD, drama club, and has appeared and starred in several school plays. She was the 2019-2020 Student Body Government Secretary. Sabina is also an Honor Roll student. In the future, she would like to join our 4PLUS program, enroll at the DACC, and pursue a career in Medical Assisting.

Devor Allen Allen Bauman Bauman has has been been a a student student at at Devor OSD for the past two years.

During his time OSD for the past two years. During his time here, here, he he has has been been a a member member of of the the basketball, soccer, and track basketball, soccer, and track teams. teams. He He won won MVP in the 2019 ESDAA Tournament.

After MVP in the 2019 ESDAA Tournament. After graduating Devor plans to join the 4PLUS program and pursue employment in the trucking industry.

Timothy Collin Crock has been a student with us for a total of four years. During his time here, he has been the star of many OSD stage productions. As well as appeared on the honor roll. Collin has developed employability skills volunteering each week at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, Westerville Public Library, and our school’s weekly student-run coffee shop, completing over 100 hours of service.

He will join “Project Search” in the fall.

Mark Austin Goucher has been a student with us for a total of four years. During his time here he has been involved in soccer, track, and yearbook. He also attended Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) with a focus on construction. In the fall, Mark has plans to join our 4PLUS program and seek employment.

Steven Tyrone Hopkins has been a student with us for a total of three years. During his time here he has been involved in basketball, soccer, track, and Jr. NAD. He also played football in Youngstown, OH before transferring to OSD. During his time in the Youngstown, he received the “All-Red Freshmen 2nd Team” award in football during his freshmen year. After graduating, Steven has plans to seek employment then become a professional rugby.

Christopher Arthur Pederson has been a student here at OSD for the past two years. During his time here, he attended Columbus Downtown High School with a focus on Culinary Arts. He was also on the honor roll at OSD as well has received honors awards from CDHS. Upon graduation Chris plans to enter our 4PLUS program and seek employment in an area of his choice.

Corrine Ann Sines has been a student with OSD for a total of four years.

During her time here, she has played basketball and volleyball, as well as participated in Drama Club. Upon graduating from OSD, Corrine plans to enter the 4PLUS program while seeking employment in an area of her choice.

Alexander James-Andrew Smith has been a student with us for the past four years. During his time here at OSD, Alex attended DACC with a focus on auto collusion and is an honor roll student.

Upon graduating, he plans to enroll in the 4PLUS program.

Alexis Janae Smith has been a student with us for the past three years. During her time here at OSD, Alexis has been involved and active in the Deaf Kids Teen Club. Upon graduating, she plans to enroll in the 4PLUS program and seek employment in the area of her choice.

Congratulations to the Congratulations to the Families and Friends of Families and Friends of the Class of 2020! the Class of 2020!

Acknowledgements: Acknowledgements: GRADUATION COMMITTEE GRADUATION COMMITTEE Nancy Boone Nancy Boone Brooke Hohlbaugh Brooke Hohlbaugh Angie Layman Angie Layman Amy Massey-Norton Amy Massey-Norton Rachael Fricke Dumas Rachael Fricke Dumas

Mrs. Nancy Boone, Sign Choir Director

Mrs. Nancy Boone, Sign by Choir Take on the World translation Mrs. Director Nancy Boone Take on the World translation by Mrs. Nancy Boone

SENIOR PHOTO ALBUM SENIOR PHOTO ALBUM Mr. Cody Seesholtz Mr. Cody Seesholtz

INTERPRETERS

INTERPRETERS ASL-English: OSD Interpreting Services ASL-English: OSD Interpreting Daniel Little-DiGenova, KellyServices Huff, Daniel Little-DiGenova, Kelly Huff, Kristy Palmer, and Lynda McChesney Lynda McChesney, and Kristy Palmer OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Mr. Paolo DeMaria, Superintendent of Public Instruction Mr. Paolo DeMaria, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. John Richard, Deputy Superintendent John Richard, Deputy Superintendent Dr. KimberlyDr. Monachino, Director of Office for Exceptional Children Dr. Kimberly Monachino, Director of Office for Exceptional Children OHIO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OHIO STATE BOARD OFPresident EDUCATION Mrs. Laura Kohler, Mrs. Laura Kohler, President OHIO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF OHIO SCHOOL THE DEAF Dr. Lou Maynus,FOR Superintendent Dr. Lou Maynus, Superintendent Dr. Al LaBarre, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Al Mr. LaBarre, JasonAssistant Franklin,Superintendent Principal Mr. Jason Franklin, Principal