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AUGUST 1, 2012 • NORTHWEST PRESS • A5
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Healthy start for district students Health and safety fair at Northwest High School Aug. 8
Freshmen Jasmine Mixon and Ja’Vonte Williams from Mount Healthy High School and Jennifer Daugherty of Milford participate in the Great Oaks Freshman Challenge. The summer program gives students a head start on high school. THANKS TO JONATHAN WEIDRICH
Freshman pushed in science, math Great Oaks program gives ninth graders a head start on high school course work Summertime. While most fourteen yearolds are at the pool, or playing video games, or meeting friends at the mall, one group of area teenagers spent seventeen days slogging through the creek at the Cincinnati Nature Center, touring the Rumpke landfill to learn about solid waste, and doing experiments in the University of Cincinnatis chemistry labs. The 37 new freshmen from Milford, Deer Park, Winton Woods, and Mount Healthy were the 2012 class of the Freshman Challenge, a program created by Great Oaks Career Campuses to help at-risk students get a head start on high school. In the Freshman Challenge, students earn one science high school credit and a PE credit requirement through an intensive curriculum that gives them hands-on experience and, hopefully, a new appreciation for learning. Science is taught in three strands, said teacher Gary Parks of Milford. The students learn engineering and scientific discovery, and then how to combine the two. They are learning through experimentation and experience. And the experiences were non-stop throughout the 120
hours of class time. The students learned about global conservation and animal populations at the Cincinnati Zoo and waded through creeks, studying the wildlife in that environment. Students studied math concepts at the Great American Ball Park, went behind the scenes at the Cincinnati Museum Center, and planted flowers at the Civic Garden Center. The students also learned about the science used by firefighters, measured skid marks to better understand the physics of crime scene investigation, and conducted experiments to learn what foods contain the most energy. Why would a Career Center create a program for incoming freshmen, many of whom may never attend classes at Great Oaks? Because science and math are important, even if a future career isnt directly involve with those subjects. “They are ways to understand and appreciate the world around us,” said Ann Jordan, who developed the Freshman Challenge five years ago. “Through the Freshman Challenge program, students experience physical science coming alive while strengthening their math skills.”
Jordan also said that the partnership with the University of Cincinnati is critical. The University, which provided labs, instructors, classroom space, and assistance from teachers-in-training through the Woodrow Wilson Fellows program, has supported the Freshman Challenge throughout its entire existence. Dr. Nelson Vincent, Associate Dean of the UC College of Education, says 85 percent of careers require a solid foundation in science and math, said. For these students, their time spent on campus is their first college experience. Wherever they go after graduation, we hope it wont be their last college experience. And Jordan said that seems to be the case. The students’ experience at UC led many of them to make college a part of their long-term plan, she said. Many of these students will be the first generation in their family to attend college. And that’s the ultimate goal of the Freshman Challengeto show students the value of education. “Think about what you’ve done,” Mount Healthy assistant principal Lincoln Butts told the students on their final day. “You’re one step closer to graduation than all other freshmen in Ohio. Now, get a diploma. Then get a degree. Use this opportunity youve been given.”
The Northwest Local School District presents its 16th annual Back to School HANDS Health and Safety Fair Aug. 8. Health Assistance for Northwest District Schools – HANDS – is a partnership between Mercy Health Partners of Southwest Ohio and the Northwest Local School District. The school-based health center, which operates at Taylor Elementary School, 3173 Springdale Road, offers on-site medical care, including prescriptions, physical exams, primary care physician referrals, dental referrals, hearing and vision referrals, immunizations, mental health referrals and other medical services. The center is supported through grants and private donations. No tax dollars are used to support HANDS. The HANDS Health and Safety Fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Northwest High School, 10761 Pippin Road. A free shuttle bus will run every half hour from Taylor Elementary to Northwest High School. This event is for families with
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Appointments are required for the medical and dental screenings, immunizations, lead screenings, and vision and hearing screenings. Call the the HANDS Health Center at 513825-2532 to make appointments or for more information. For additional information contact Tracy Hauer, HANDS Director, or Pauletta Crowley at 923-1000 or pcrowley@nwlsd.org.
children attending the Northwest Local School District in preschool through fifth grade. All services offered at this event are free and are offered to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Services offered at the fair include free medical, dental, lead screenings, eye screenings, free immunizations, help with Medicaid enrollment, free hair cuts and school supplies, healthy snacks and door prizes. Families can also learn about good health and safety practices by participating in activities and receiving information from more than 40 different community groups.
BADIN MEDALISTS
Winners of the senior graduation medals for Badin High School's class of 2012 were, from left, Theresa Salerno, the Archbishop Leibold medal for service to the school and community; Christina Dong, the Archbishop McNicholas medal for academic achievement; Kim Golden, the Stephen T. Badin medal as the top all-around student by every measure; and Hannah Stricker, the Archbishop Alter medal for contributions to faith life. PROVIDED.
COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s List
The following students were named to the spring dean's list at the University of Cincinnati: Emily Addison, Mallorie Agin, Leah Aho, Alexander Allendorf, Jennifer Amato, Andrew Bachman, Charles Balcom, Affonso Barolo, Kelsey Beckenhaupt, Mitchell Beckman, Katherine Berling, Mary Boeddeker, Kevin Bole, Lindsey Bollin, Casey Bommer, Zachary Brady, Robert Braun, Jacob Bresnen, Michael Brinck, Michelle Brinck, Laura Brothers, Churee Brown, Tyrone Brown, Samantha Buchholz, Angelina Bunch, Elisia Bybee, Michael Byrne, Erin Carpenter, Michael Carraher, Anastasia Carrier, Michael Cason, Megan Chapman, Alicia Collins, Susan Collins, Casey Croslin, Jonathan Doerger, Krystal Dove, Jamie Drout, Kimberly Dudley, Jeanette Eder, Molly Eiser, Bradley Epperson, David Evers, Jake Fabrey, Anna Fahey, Jennifer Flechler, Erin Fussinger, Russell Gatermann, Amanda Geiger, Mary Genis, Eileen George, Amy Grider, Lauren Guban, Souleymane Gueye, Sarah Hauck, William Hayes, Joseph Hebeler, Zachary Herrmann, Alisha Hintz, Justin Hoffman, Anthony Hoke, Whitney Holtgrefe, Kathleen Hungler, Nicholas Hunter, Kaitlyn Igel, Ian Iliff,
Alison Jaeger, Jovita Jester-Wright, Mindi Johnson, Alexander Jonovski, Abigail Jung, Valrie Kelly, Ryan Kenan, Lilianne Kinne, Katherine Klopp, Kevin Knipper, Kevin Koch, Claire Koenig, Evie Kontopos, Regina Krahenbuhl, Amanda Kunkel, Lawrence Lampe, Binh Le, Caitlin Leahy, Kendra Leahy, Kylie Leahy, Kelsey Ledyard, Timothy Lees, Moustapha Lo, Connie Lunsford, Richard Lupp, Keevan Marion, Danielle Martin, Kara May, Jesseca McDaniel, Jonathan McDaniel, Nicholas Meiners, Lindsey Metz, Donald Morgan, Inga Mukha, Elizabeth Mutters, Logan Naber, Sara Neel, Stephen Newland, Diana Nguyen, Joseph Nguyen, Andrew Nichols, Thomas Niehaus, April Nordman, David Nutt, Nicole Oehler, Deborah Orth, Tyra Owens, Johnathen Pegram, Ryan Pence, Kendall Peterson, Khiem Pham, Rachel Pleasants, Shania Powell, Melanie Raines, Emily Rayburn, Kimberly Reckelhoff, Elizabeth Reed, Jerry Reeves, Grant Reigel, Sarah Reinhart, Andrew Remick, Bryan Reynolds, Matthew Richter, Nicole Roehrich, Matthew Rogers, Kayla Roush, Elyse Rudemiller, Sara Ruffner, Stephen Russo, Nicholas Salzman, Anne Schmitt, Michael Schneider, Mandolin Schreck, Nichole Schupp, Jessica Shackelford, Bryan
Shupe, Alex Sideris, Eric Slade, Mark Slye, Hannah Smith, Katlin Smith, Jane Smittie, Mandy Sparks, Steve Spurgeon, Juanita Stallings, Jonathan Stehura, Taryn Strait, Allison Striet, Emily Sutthoff, Dezaree Sweeten, Karen Thoma, Andrea Trachsel, Tiara Turner, Stephanie Viola, Kristen Vogt, Daniel Wabnitz, Akshata Wadekar, Rachell Wagers, James Walker, Sarah Walterman, Tiffany Watson, Keith Wentzel, Rachael Wermuth, Beth Westerhaus, Elishia Wetzstein, Allison Weyda, Steven Whalen, Derek Wickersham, Coleman Williams, LaToma Williams, Theophilus Williams, Joshua Williamson, Susan Wolterman and Aubrey Yearion.
Graduates
The following students have graduated from Miami University: Christian Adams, bachelor of arts, honors in geology, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; John Bernecker, bachelor of arts; Elizabeth Blevins, bachelor of arts; Robin Bowen, bachelor of science in nursing degree . Sarah Bowling, bachelor of integrative studies; Rebecca Bramkamp, bachelor of arts;
Nicholas Brown, bachelor of science in applied science; Christeen Davis, bachelor of science in nursing degree . Adam Fath, bachelor of arts; Ashley Feazell, bachelor of science in business; Christopher Ferneding, bachelor of science in business; Justin Flynn, associate in arts; Peter Frankenfeld, bachelor of arts; Mohamed Gouiss, associate in applied science; Ashley Hamilton, bachelor of arts; Kyle Hess, bachelor of science in business; Monica Hickey, bachelor of music, university honors; Mallory Hill, bachelor of science in education; Kathy Holcomb, associate of applied science in nursing; Monica Hullinger, bachelor of science in business; DaBrian Jones, bachelor of science in family studies; Shad Lay, bachelor of integrative studies; Megan Lutz, bachelor of arts; Tyler Michael, bachelor of science in business; Lauren Morgan, bachelor of arts, honors in psychology;
Kyle Newton, bachelor of arts; Brittany Okel, associate in applied science; Elizabeth Pegg, bachelor of science in education, bachelor of science in kinesiology and health; Michael Perry, bachelor of science in family studies; Mark Ruhe, bachelor of science in social work; Karis Sansone, bachelor of science in education; Garrett Scala, bachelor of science in education; Timothy Schnieber, bachelor of arts; Dana Schon, bachelor of integrative studies; Martina Siebenthaler, bachelor of arts; Rachel Siekemeyer, bachelor of arts, honors in microbiology, university honors, cum laude; Laura Streicher, bachelor of arts; Jessica Sullivan, bachelor of integrative studies; Philip Teufel, associate in applied science; Nathaniel Tinch, bachelor of arts; Aubrey Wade, bachelor of arts; Samantha Wheeler, bachelor of arts; and Steven Zins, bachelor of science in business.