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A4 • NORTHWEST PRESS • FEBRUARY 29, 2012
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McAuley student wears another uniform
McAuley Senior Tara Bedacht is a volunteer firefighter with the Village of Glendale Fire Department. THANKS TO KATHY DIETRICH
Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to be involved with your dream career while still in high school? Tara Bedacht, an 18-year-old senior at McAuley High School, has pursued her dream. She is already a volunteer firefighter at the Glendale Fire Department. The daughter of Tom and Lisa Bedacht of Colerain Township, Tara was inspired to become a firefighter because her brotherin law, Chad Engman, is a firefighter in the Air Force. As she was talking to Engman one day about firefighting, a friend who is a firefighter at the Glendale Fire Department overheard their conversation and encouraged her to take a class at the department and become a volunteer firefighter. At the first class, she climbed
COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list
The following students were named to the fall president's list at Miami University: Christian Adams, Briana Blanchard, Jason Dangel, April Ferneding, Ray Gordon, Alexander Kah, Sarah Mossman, Elizabeth Pegg, Rachel Sauer, Kendall Stanley, Andrew Steinmetz, Sarah Sterner and Bo Yang. The president's list recognizes students who earned a 4.0 gradepoint average. ■ The following students were named to the fall dean's list at Miami University: Tori Ahr, Nicholas Bellman, Stacey Bennet, Erin Bergmann, Heather Boddy, Noleena Booker, Angela Brito Silva, Kerry Caddell, Hannah Cain, Samantha Callender, Renee Chandler, Gregory Condit, Christeen Davis, Sebastian Englert, Allison Frey, Ashley Frondorf, Samantha Garner, Bri'Ana Geans, Candiss Green, Ellen Hannon, Jennifer Hanson, Katelin Hendrickson, Molly Hickey, Monica Hickey, Mallory Hill, Monica Hullinger, Alexander Jester, Kaitlyn Kass, Emily Laugle, Kaitlyn Laugle, Shad Lay, Jonathon Leist, Samantha Luebbers, Dana Lykins, April Maurer, Lauren Morgan, Sara Moster, Hung Nguyen, Esther Ofori, Raymond Palmerton, Shane Pullins, Mark Ruhe, Madison Sabatelli, Derick Sekyere, Olivia Sillies, Katherine Siragusa, Emily Stanfield, Jennifer Steinmetz, Alison Strom, Julie Sullivan, Jenna Thompson, Robert Vitolo, Aubrey Wade, Christopher Webster, Sky Weyer, Tobiah Weyer, Philip Worsham, Jeremy Yeary and Kayla Zumbahlen. ■ Matthew King was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Graduates
The following students have graduated from the University of Cincinnati: Mohamed Abdelaal, doctor of philosophy; Hatim Alqadah, doctor of philosophy; Paul Ambrosius, bachelor of business administration; Brent Archibald, bachelor of business administration; Ashley Arnold, bachelor of science; Evan Banzhaf, bachelor of arts; Nathan Blanton, bachelor of science; Candice Bridge, associate of applied science; Travis Brown, bachelor of science; Brett Buttelwerth, bachelor of business administration; Loretta Byrd, bachelor of science; Tiara Clark, bachelor of arts; Cassidie Clements, associate of applied science; Megan Cordray, undergraduate certificate; Stephanie Doyle, bachelor of science; Sarah Dunaway, bachelor of arts; Kelly Elmore, master of science in nursing; Jasmine Evans, bachelor of arts;
Randi Fray, bachelor of science; Nicholas French, bachelor of science; Victoria Fromme, bachelor of urban planning; Lindsay Gabbard, bachelor of arts; John Galvin, bachelor of science; Cody Gullett, bachelor of arts; Daniel Harrigan, bachelor of science; James Heck, bachelor of arts; Sean Hennessy, bachelor of business administration; David Hils, bachelor of business administration; Johnathan Hoerst, bachelor of business administration; Brian Hoffman, associate of applied science; Ashley Huntley, bachelor of science; Gary Johnson, doctor of physical therapy; Jacob Jones, bachelor of arts; Sara Kluener, master of public health; Joel Kreiner, bachelor of science in education; Stephanie Krzynowek, bachelor of science in education; Felicia Lee, associate of applied science; Winston Licata, master of education; Anthony Ly, bachelor of business administration; Monique Martin, master of science; Tammy McCormick, bachelor of science; Mike McManis, associate of technical studies; Jordan Menefield, bachelor of arts; Andrew Meng, bachelor of science in industrial management; Ashley Merianos, master of science; Jonathon Middendorf, bachelor of arts; Mallory Mitchel, master of business administration; Adam Mitchell, bachelor of business administration; Falayan Mitchell, associate of applied science; Patrick Mullenger, associate of arts; Amy Myser, master of education; Abigail Neel, bachelor of arts; James Nerswick, bachelor of science; Ryan Ragland, bachelor of science; Olivia Ransick, bachelor of science in education; Latona Reid, master of science; Benjamin Robers, bachelor of science; Stephanie Robertson, bachelor of arts; Marie Roos, bachelor of arts; Allen Rowe, bachelor of arts; Lauren Schmitz, bachelor of science in education; Kelli Schramm, bachelor of science; Matthew Schroeder, bachelor of music; Brandon Sipes, bachelor of science; Shauna Smith, bachelor of science; Stephanie Tevis, bachelor of science; Christopher Toelke, bachelor of science in information technology; Guy Tshibambe, bachelor of science in electrical engineering
a 100-foot ladder and fell in love with firefighting. She said she never thought she would be living her dream at the young age of 18. She says she always wanted to help people, however, she always thought she would be working in a hospital, not in a fire truck going 90 miles per hour down the interstate. Although firefighters have a tight and busy schedule, Tara Bedacht finds time for school and homework as well. She receives calls every day and is always on call if help is needed. Bedacht works a regular shift on Wednesdays, from 6-9 p.m. at the Glendale Fire Department. Since she is a volunteer, she can also go in any day of the week. She dons about 200 pounds of firefighting gear every time there is a call. She has only been
to one big fire thus far. “There were seven other crews there,” she said. “Firefighters with more experience went into the fire.” Already living her dream, Bedacht has plans for college. “I want to get a degree in health and safety,” she said. She also would like to be a police officer and perhaps an emergency medical technician. Firefighting is a dangerous job that involves risking one’s life for the community and for the world. For Bedacht, it is worth the risk if she is saving people. She advises, “Don’t be afraid to take risks. If you think that you would like firefighting, go to the class.” Whitney Bishop, contributor, is a White Oak resident and a junior at McAuley High School.
SCHOOL NOTES technology; Richard Vickers, bachelor of arts; Robert Weil, bachelor of arts; Alexander White, bachelor of business administration; Robert Wilcox, bachelor of arts; Christina Wilhite, bachelor of science; Ravis Williams, bachelor of arts; Emily Williams, undergraduate certificate; Victoria Wysel, master of science; Ting Xiao, post-baccalaureate certificate; Matthew Yockey, master of science in nursing; and Brittany York, undergraduate certificate. ■ The following students have graduated from Miami University: Jeremy Albers, bachelor of science in business; Marcie Allen, bachelor of science in art and bachelor of fine arts; Christopher Beitz, bachelor of arts; Matthew Berens, bachelor of science in engineering; Stefani Brown, bachelor of integrative studies; Katlyn Callahan, bachelor of science in education; Kenji Conley, bachelor of science in kinesiology and health; Holly Crase, bachelor of science in business; Alexander Dole, associate in applied science; Wade Lacey, bachelor of music; April Maurer, bachelor of science in engineering; Brian Pitcher, bachelor of science in business; Nichole Post, bachelor of integrative studies; Aleise Pugh, associate in applied science; Matthew Raffenberg, bachelor of arts; Ashley Rockey, associate in arts; Rebekah Schalk, bachelor of science in education; Grant Schiering, bachelor of science in education; Justin Slauter, bachelor of arts; John Sugawara, bachelor of science; and Danny Tinch, associate in applied science.
Scholarships
St. Ursula Academy senior Sarah Mazzei has received the Dean's Award from Xavier University. At St. Ursula Academy, she is active in athletics, choir and ministry. The daughter of Kimberly and Frank Mazzei, she plans to major in biology. All incoming first-year students are evaluated for Xavier’s Trustee and Presidential Scholarships and the Dean’s and Schawe Awards. Award levels vary. ■ Northwest High School senior Karalyn Rhoades has received a Buschmann Award from Xavier University. Rhoades is active in athletics and ministry. The daughter of Holly and Michael Rhoades, she plans to major in nursing. The Buschmann Award is based on a student’s record in high school. Amounts vary.
Bevis Elementary The Students of the Week for the week ending Jan. 20 are Micah Dennis, kindergarten; Blake Velkoff, first grade; Jacob Embry, second grade; Brenden Baltimore, third grade; Abbie Gwinner, fourth grade; and Lacey Jones, fifth grade. ■ Shining Stars for the week ending Jan. 20 are Kayden Douglas (primary) and Samantha Cain (intermediate). ■ The Students of the Week for the week ending Jan. 27 are Layla Powell, kindergarten; Riley Rupp, first grade; Matthew Jones, second grade; Destani Guess, third grade; Cassidy Race, fourth grade; and Henna Goodman, fifth grade. ■ Shining Stars for the week ending Jan. 27 are Cody Crooks (primary) and Jaiden Wesley (intermediate). ■ The Students of the Week for the week ending Feb. 3 are Alexis Seidholz-Hildebrand, kindergarten; Jake DeBruler, first grade; Emily Niece, second grade; Amia Dunn, third grade; Jasmine Hendricks, fourth grade; and Destini McDade, fifth grade. ■ The Shining Stars for the week ending Feb. 3 are Dejanae Armisais (primary) and Haley Ponchot (intermediate). ■ The Students of the Week for the week ending Feb. 10 are Hayden Henggeler, kindergarten; Dejanae Armisais, first grade; Ethan Hang, second grade; Josiah Kelley, third grade; Miranda Green, fourth grade; and Heather Rolfert, fifth grade. ■ Shining Stars for the week ending Feb. 10 are Kirsten Stamper-Harris (primary) and Michelle Mancini (intermediate).
eighth-grade students participated in the school’s annual spelling bee. The winner and two-time defending champion was seventhgrader Trevor Wood with the word “victorious.” Runner-up was sixth-grader Xander Martini. Wood qualified to take the online test and will advance to the WCPO Channel 9 Spelling Bee in the spring. He finished in the top five in the city last year.
McAuley High School
Senior Samantha Rack has been named one of more than 3,000 candidates in the 2012 United States Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.2 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year. Inclusion in the program, now in its 48th year, is one of the highest Rack honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. The 3,000 candidates were selected for their performance on either the ACT or SAT, as well as artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities. Rack earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT and is a National Merit Commended Student. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of 32 citizens appointed by the president, will make final selection of the scholars. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the Scholars in May. A four-year soccer player at McAuley, Rack also has run four years of varsity track, is National Honor Society co-president, and is a member of the Ambassadors Club, Key Club, Ski Club and Student Council. She is also a MERFette, a service leadership position. Rack plans to major in chemical engineering/pre-medicine at either Ohio State University or the University of Notre Dame. She is the daughter of Dale and Donna Rack of Green Township.
Struble Elementary
Colerain Middle School spelling bee runner-up Xander Martini, left, and champion Trevor Wood.
Colerain Middle School More than 50 sixth- through
Fifth-grader Annaliese Poweleit won the school’s annual spelling bee last month by correctly spelling the word “curtain.” Poweleit then Poweleit took the WCPO online test to qualify for regional competition.