ThisWeek Westerville News & Public Opinion
October 3, 2013
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District boasts eight Merit Semifinalists By JENNIFER NESBITT THISWEEKNEWS.COM
Eight Westerville seniors, two at Westerville Central High School and six at Westerville South High School, have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.
Westerville Central
Taryn Nugent, daughter of Patrick and Maryann Nugent, is a member of the American
Sign Language Club andYoung Democrats. She participates in the district’s Zoo School program, spending mornings participating in hands-on lessons at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Nugent plans to study evolutionary biology at the University of Rochester. Meghan Wilson, the daughter of Heidi and Andrew Wilson, is secretary of the National Honor Society and a class officer. She’s a dancer and horse-
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Summers said. Mrs. Summers said May’s positive attitude kept her from worrying about how her daughter would fare in sports that are less common for wheelchairbound athletes. “She’s always been upbeat,” Mrs. Summers said. “She does the best with what she’s got.” Since joining the Westerville Special Olympics, May has competed in basketball, bowling, softball and track, though she said tennis is her favorite. Though May said she had some nerves about participating in the sport, she’s never regretted taking up the racket. “I’m glad I did because I love it,” she said. “I learned to overcome it very quickly. It’s the same sportsmanship, just different people.” Smith said that attitude prompted her to recruit May to join the tennis team. “I actually begged her to come try tennis,” Smith said. “I was very excited to get her into the program, and the fact that she showed interest was great.” May has been a great addition to the team not only because of her own tennis prowess, Smith
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back rider and a member of 4H. Wilson plans to study international relations in college.
Westerville South
Kieran Arens, the daughter of Christopher and Shana Arens, is a member of the junior varsity ice hockey team, the lacrosse team, In the Know and Westerville South High School’s 2013 National Merit Scholarship Corp. Semifinalists and Commended the National Honor Society. Scholars are (from left): row 1-McKenna Davis, Lilly Tesfai, Michaela Fallon and Gina Paganini; row 2She’s a youth hockey assistant Vid Saunders, Grant Augenstein, Benjamin Potts, Allison McMurray and Kieran Arens. SEMIFINALISTS >> A12 JENNIFER NESBITT/THISWEEKNEWS
Persistent Heel Pain?
“If you’re interested in a sport, no matter the disability, just go for it. You just work around the challenge.” – MAY SUMMERS
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center and OhioHealth are
GCTA Female Player of the Year
said, but because of her eagerness to work with younger athletes to help them develop their skills. “When she’s on the court, she’s not just out there for herself, she’s out there to help anyone else on the court who needs help,” Smith said. “She just put so much of herself into the program this year.”
May said she has simple advice for athletes of any ability looking to try a new sport: Don’t hold back. “If you’re interested in a sport, no matter the disability, just go for it. You just work around the challenge,” she said. “Don’t let others hold you back. Go for it.” jnesbitt@thisweeknews.com
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Admission Informational Reception Date: Time: 7 p.m. Location: Columbus Museum of Art 480 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215
Please join us Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 at 7 p.m. for an informational reception at the Columbus Museum of Art. Parents, students and high school counselors are all invited to attend and discover the advantages The University of Alabama has to offer. The University of Alabama is the flagship of higher education in the state of Alabama. Nestled within a beautiful 1000-acre campus, The University of Alabama sits at the heart of the city of Tuscaloosa, about an hour west of Birmingham. As one of the nation’s premier student-centered research institutions, The University of Alabama is proud to offer over 200 areas of study, more than 400 student organizations and unlimited opportunities for our students to achieve success.
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Take advantage of face-to-face time with a multidisciplinary group of foot and ankle specialists who offer both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. This FREE event includes a discussion of the causes and treatments of heel pain and small group breakout sessions for you to ask your specific questions.
WHEN: Saturday, October 26 10 a.m. – noon WHERE: OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus, Suite 2000 300 Polaris Parkway, Westerville, Ohio 43082
The foot and ankle specialist team includes: +
Thomas H. Lee, MD – Orthopedic surgeon
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Jaymes D. Granata, MD – Orthopedic surgeon
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Jennifer C. Swan, DPM – Podiatrist
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Jacqueline R. McGowan, MD – Physiatrist
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Ed Leverett – OhioHealth physical therapist
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Jeff Tangeman – OhioHealth physical therapist
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James Wilgus – OhioHealth physical therapist
Space is limited to 20 attendees. To register, contact Kim Fisher at fisherkd@orthofootankle.com or (614) 895.2999. Stay after the event for an appointment with one of the physicians. The onsite FootSourceMD store will be open for those who want to try non-surgical treatments like orthotics or other inserts. A FAITH-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL + GRANT MEDICAL CENTER DOCTORS HOSPITAL + GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL + DOCTORS HOSPITAL–NELSONVILLE HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL + MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL WESTERVILLE MEDICAL CAMPUS + 20 HEALTH AND SURGERY CENTERS URGENT CARE + PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE + WELLNESS + HOSPICE HOME CARE + 22,000 PHYSICIANS, ASSOCIATES AND VOLUNTEERS