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MAY 31, 2012 • SOUTH KENTON RECORDER • A5
SOUTH KENTON
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Scholarships highlighted Community Recorder The following students participated in Covington Catholic’s academic signing day. Students were invited to participate if they earned at least a 50 percent tuition scholarship to their destination college. In all, Covington Catholic seniors in the class of 2012 earned $9.6 million in college scholarships. Bellarmine University: Thomas Batts, Michael Helton, Kevin Jeffrey Georgia Institute of Technology: Michael Maurer Northern Kentucky University: Joseph Drees, Ryan Toler
Covington Catholic students participate in academic signing day. THANKS TO MARY MITCHELL
Ohio State University: Tyler Hoeffinghoff Thomas More College: Paul Kleier, Jake Henderson University of Dayton: Ian Dollenmayer
University of Kentucky: Alex Flynn, Eric Torres University of Louisville: Kurt Wittmer, Jim Nutter, Matthew Rolf, Austin Schroder Xavier University: Mark Hiltz
Student has 13 years perfect attendance By Amy Scalf
Fangman wins Marvin Lewis scholarship Community Recorder Adam Fangman, a graduating senior at Dixie Heights High School, is a 2012 recipient of a $20,000 scholarship through the Marvin Lewis Community Fund. This is only the second time that someone from Northern Kentucky has been selected. Besides this scholarship, Fangman has been awarded the following scholarships: Thomas More Dean's scholarship, $12,000; Amber Johnson Memorial Scholarship, $2,000; Leadership Award, $2,000; Saints
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INDEPENDENCE — Tony Dalton understands what it means to go the distance. Not only has he been a distance runner on Simon Kenton’s track team, Dalton has also never missed a day of school from kindergarten through his senior year. He went to Kenton Elementary for kindergarten through second grade, then attended White’s Tower Elementary, and moved on to Twenhofel and Simon Kenton, never missing one day. During the past couple of years, other students have asked how he managed to keep up his attendance, and he has a simple answer. “Suck it up and go to school,” he said. Dalton’s mom, Jessie, said he was never really sick, and the only adjustment she ever had to make was setting his doctor and dentist appointments as late as possible. “I think it’s awesome,” she said. “I’m thrilled, but there’s not a lot of recognition for this kind of achievement.” He does have a row of awards and plaques as well as certificates from each year to commemorate his perfect attendance.
Adam Fangman, of Edgewood, is a 2012 recipient of a $20,000 scholarship through the Marvin Lewis Community Fund. PROVIDED
Tony Dalton holds his most recent award for perfect attendance at Simon Kenton High School. He did not miss one day of school from kindergarten through his senior year. AMY SCALF/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER Dalton said he was in the sixth grade when he realized “it was a good streak to keep.” His freshman science teacher, Nathan Gilbert, also had an eightyear perfect attendance streak from fifth grade through graduation. Gilbert said, “He is an outstanding young man. Tony is a very respectful young man, a hard worker and an accom-
plished student.” Gilbert, who is Simon Kenton’s wrestling and girls’ tennis coach, has also worked with Dalton through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Dalton has been a freshman mentor and has participated on the Future Problem Solving team, which is part of the school’s academic team, all while maintaining A/B honor roll status.
Shakespeare Boot Camp set Community Recorder Thomas More College will host Shakespeare Boot Camp 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 4-8, and 1-9 p.m. Saturday, June 9, with a performance at 7:30 p.m. The camp is open to high school students. Juniors and seniors may earn college credit. Campers work with Thomas More College faculty, guest teachers and theater profes-
COLLEGE CORNER Kenton students named to dean’s list
The following students were named to the University of Evansville spring semester dean’s list: Brooke Crail and Kristen Sholander, both of Independence; April Lubrecht of Edgewood; and Melissa Thurman of Fort Mitchell. The list includes students who achieve at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.
Kenton County residents receive degrees
The following Kenton County residents received degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University April 28. Fort Mitchell Master of business administration: Mike Birkemeier Independence Bachelor of science in nursing: Lora Dejournett and Laurie Johnson. Master of business administration: Jerome Heist and David Mills. Master of education: Robin Jones.
Donohoe graduates
Mark Stephen Donohoe of Villa Hills graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, on May 5. Donohoe earned a bachelor’s in business administration and was named to the school’s spring semester dean’s list. The list includes students whose grade-point average is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester’s work.
Epping graduates
Ethan Epping, son of Jim and Sheryl Ruberg-Epping of Crestview Hills, received a B.A. in history and religion from Centre College May 20. He graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.
Kater graduates
Nathaniel Kater of Villa Hills graduated from Heidelberg University with a bachelor of science in health and physical education.
King named to dean’s list
Adam King of Lakeside Park, a 2011 graduate of Dixie Heights,
was named to the University of Louisville dean’s list.
Kroger named to president’s list
Michelle Kroger of Fort Mitchell was named to the University of the Cumberlands spring semester president’s list. The list includes students who have achieved a grade of P in convocation while maintaining a minimum cumulative scholastic standing of 4.0.
Muntis wins scholarship
Franklin Muntis, son of Robert and Elaine Muntis of Crestview Hills, received a $1,000 Gleaner Life Insurance Society Scholarship Foundation Award. Muntis was one of125 students selected to receive a scholarship from the Gleaner Life Insurance Society Scholarship Foundation. He also received a $10,000 Just For Scholars life insurance certificate from Gleaner. He is a graduate of Dixie Heights High School in Fort Mitchell and will attend the University of Louisville, majoring in health and human performance.
Award, $500; Turkey Foot Middle School Scholarship, $500; and the Robert, Laverne, Elmire Scott Memorial Scholarship, $1,000. Fangman, an Edgewood resident, overcame an injury to be successful in golf and will be playing at a collegiate level. He has a 3.74 GPA and is to receive the Kentucky Commonwealth Diploma. He will be attending Thomas More College where he will major in biology and minor in business. He'll play golf for the Thomas More College Men's Golf Team.
Russell named to dean’s list
Krista Russell of Independence was named to the St. Catharine College spring semester dean’s list. The list includes all students who had a grade-point average of 3.6 to 3.999.
Vetter named to president’s list
Julie Marie Vetter of Morning View was named to the Campbellsville University spring semester president’s list. The list includes students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or above with a course load of at least 12 hours.
McGregor graduates from University of Dayton
Natalie McGregor of Park Hills completed her bachelor of science degree in business administration with a major in finance and accounting and a minor in Spanish. She graduated summa cum laude May 6 from the University of Dayton.
sionals to explore Shakespearean text and acting methods through workshops in character development, voice, movement and stage combat. Students will develop an original performance drawn from favorite scenes and monologues. Enrollment is limited. Cost is $135. For more information, contact Alana Ghent at alana.ghent @thomasmore.edu or 859-380-9525.
Bamberger awarded scholarship Community Recorder Covington Catholic High School senior Drew Bamberger received the $5,000 Williams College Scholarship awarded by the Kenny and Brian Williams Fund. Bamberger plans to attend Northern Kentucky University this fall. He has completed more than 173 service hours in the past year, volunteering at 29 organizations including St. Elizabeth Hospice, tornado relief cleanup and ARC bowling. The fund was founded by David Thiel and six friends of the Williams brothers as a way to honor them after their tragic deaths.