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Ripley’s JROTC program is ‘School of Distinction’ BY Martha Jacob In early October, Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC was notified of its selection as a “Regional School of Distinction,” for Region 3 schools with Marine Corps Junior ROTC programs. “Annually, schools with MCJROTC programs compete for “Naval Honor School” designation,” said Colonel James Clark, instructor for the RULH JROTC, “This is the highest distinction. Only five schools in the Region 3 received ‘School of Distinction’
status.” At the Oct. 19 RULH Board of Education meeting, Colonel Clark and Sgt. Major Otis Kokensparger presented to high school principal, Susie Skinner. “Region 3 is made up of about 14 states and 50 schools,” Col. Clark told the board. “Every year we have to submit report after report after report, so this year, we did our reports on our students, our cadets community service, their academic achievements, athletic achievements and just a whole battery of measurable criteria that Jr. ROTC Units are graded on.”
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Ripley High School Principal Susie Skinner was presented with an award of appreciation from the directors of the JROTC program at her school. Shown from left Colonel James Clark, high school principal Susie Skinner and Sgt. Major Otis Kokensparger.
He continued, “We were going for Naval Honors School, but they only give out 10 of those, throughout the United States. So, we got the Siver Prize, and we’re just thrilled that we had such a great year last year, and Sgt. Major Kokensparger and I wanted to publically acknowledge Ms. Skinner for all of her support as well as Superintendent Naylor and the board.” Col Clark said that last year his cadets made a bit of a shift in the way the program operates. He said the group is embracing the concept of ‘balanced excel-
lence.’ “We don’t want all these kids to be able to do 50 push-ups and run five miles in 20 minutes or that kind of thing,” Col. Clark said, “Of course we want them to be physically fit, but we also want them to become good citizens and know the value of serving their community and getting good grades. I think that this recognition that we’re getting from the Marine Corps sort of indicates that we’re onto something.” Skinner was presented with an award for all her support and encouragement.
RULH Board looks to purchase 2 new buses BY Martha Jacob Members of the RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington Schools Board of Education met in regular session Oct. 19 for a meeting that lasted about an hour. At least two parents were in attendance of the meeting who represented the school’s soccer team. The two were concerned over several soccer banners that had been mishandled and damaged. At least two of the banners could not be repaired. The banners were pur-
chased by the soccer team. They said they were very upset that the banners were removed without permission. They were asking for an apology from the parties who did the damage as well as replacing the banners. The board as well as people in the audience discussed the issue at great length and in the end, board member Barry Simms assured the two women that they would be reimbursed for the banners, and Principal Susie Skinner would find out
who was responsible for taking the banners down. In other business, Superintendent Dr. Linda Naylor reported that she had recently attended an Administrative Work Breakfast at the Brown County Fair on Tuesday morning sponsored by the Brown County Educational Service Center and the 40 Developmental Assets. “They had a nice program and a nice breakfast and ceremony,” Dr. Naylor said. “Then on Oct. 19, this morning, I met with Dr. Kevin Boys, president of
Southern State Community College about some possible district strategic planning sessions.” Dr. Naylor talked briefly about the most recent inductees into the National Honor Society and about a regional governing board meeting she had attended. Board treasurer Jeff Rowley discussed information from his 5-Year Forecast which is available on the school’s website. He said there was a slight change in revenue but all in all the forecast looked good, but the general fund a dropped a little.
Rowley also mentioned some teachers who would be retiring in the next few years, and what their payouts would cost the District. He also said the board purchased 2 new buses last year and he hopes to purchas two more buses this year. Mr. Rowley said that he will be purchasing a used van from Jerry Haag Motors in Hillsboro at a cost of $17,500 which would be used to transport small groups of students up to eight. The board discussed how best to make upgrades
to the worn down soccer field. Options considered were to kill every thing there and start from scratch, disc it up and replant or maybe plant a different kind of seed. The board accepted the resignation from Deidre Polley as high school cashier, but later approved Polley as a classified sub. Later in the meeting the board heard from Tim Brown, high school music teacher in regard to starting a new program at the school. The board unanimously approved Mr. Brown’s recommendation.
Inductees into National Honor Society recognized at RULH High School BY Alexandra Carrizalez Honor Society Secretary On Friday Oct. 14, the current members of Ripley High School’s Fielder Pitzer, Jr. Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted an elite group of students who qualified for membership this year. The National Honor Society is a premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. In addition to maintaining a grade point average of 3.25 or higher,
members are required to complete 30 hours of community service throughout the year. RULH’s National Honor Society officers are Charity York and Bailey Adams as CoPresidents, Johannah Fisher and Kassey Arnett as Vice Presidents, Elizabeth Campbell and Alexandra Carrizalez as Secretaries, Cassidy
Payne, Kacy Gilkerson, and Dalton Moran as Treasurers. Current members included Laymon Marshall and the advisor is Mrs. Linda Douglas. Our newest inductees include, seniors, Ryan Mason and Sarah Bolar, and juniors, Kamri Offut, Brian Dunn, Whitney King, Meghan Jolley, and Blake Moore.
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The newest members of the Fielder Pitzer, Jr. Chapter of the National Honor Society include Ryan Mason and Sarah Bolar, seniors and Kamri Offut, Brian Dunn, Whitney King, Meghan Jolley and Blake Moore, juniors. Congratulation to all these students on their hard work.
‘Speaking with spirits’ at Ripley Library BY Sonja Cropper Ripley Library Join us on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. in the Ripley Library meeting room for another program by Shaheen Miro. This will be
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the fourth program that Shaheen has presented at the library. The topic for this program will be “Speaking With the Spirit World”. This is a free program and everyone is welcome to attend. According to Shaheen, an unseen world exists all around us. A place beyond the borders of the physical where invisible forces ebb and flow. This has been called Heaven, the Other Side or the Spirit World. A thriving place inhabited by passed loved ones, spirit helpers and angelic forces. Pulling at our senses and arousing our inner knowing, these unseen forces seek to speak with us... guiding, loving and guarding us. What if you could hear them, and speak back? Learn to Speak with the Spirit World in a few simple ways. If you can suspend your disbelief, a door to adventure awaits you. Bring your questions, comments and stories with an open heart and mind! Shaheen is a native of Ripley, Ohio, but now resides in Cincinnati. He is an Intuitive Coach, Reiki Energy Worker, Writer, and Visual Artist. He teaches
mystical living through intuitive development, spiritual cleansing, and other magical techniques. Specializing in helping people to clear negative blocks, set powerful intentions and intuitively guiding people to a place of empowerment. Shaheen has always been connected to the spiritual world, from seeing spirits as a child, to dreaming of things before they would happen. He began learning Tarot at the age of 5, and from there he has continued his journey reading for people all over the world. He travels often, and has lead classes and group readings in Denver, London, Los Angeles and New York City. He is also the creator of, Shaheen’s Tattered Nomad Oracle. To read Shaheen’s writings or to learn more about Intuitive Consultations visit his website at www.ShaheenMiroInsights .com. The Ripley Library is located at the corner of US 52 and Main Street in downtown Ripley. For further information, 937-3924871 or please visit www.facebook.com/Ripley ohiolibrary.
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