SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021
HARRISON NEWS-HERALD | EDUCATION
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Jewett Sportsman’s Club makes pitch to Board of Education By JD LONG
jim@harrisonnewsherald.com
CADIZ – Discussed at last month’s meeting regarding the possible new sport of trap shooting at Harrison Hills, the process went a step further when Board Member DJ Watson introduced Max Hall, Tom Watson and Tommy Thompson of the Jewett Sportsman’s Club. The three men pitched their end of involvement and showing their support for what would be a co-ed sport and what DJ Watson described as a “trap team club.” Tom Watson talked of the opportunity the sport has to offer in giving students something to do, help in the responsibility department and “help build some character.” “Every kid will participate in it and nobody will be left out,” Tom Watson said. Hall talked about the opportunities tied into the sport with one being a college scholarship. Trap shooting is also an Olympic sport as well. Teams would be upwards of six with five members each but Watson said the sport does not have to be affiliated with the school but hoped it would be, if it’s to the greater benefit of the students. Hall said insurance comes with the program (Scholastic Shooting
Sports Foundation), which covers the school and the competitors. “Our kids will actually compete as a part of that aforementioned association and the state that they’re talking about, is actually sponsored by that association,” DJ Watson explained. “So, this isn’t necessarily similar to our traditional extracurricular activities that compete in OHSAA. They would actually go and compete with this association.” He said the SSSF would have their own rules and governing body separate from the other school’s sports and rules. Tom Watson said they could begin practicing later in the year without being any more specific and more than likely would be competing in 2022. He said a shortage of ammo and save for rushing the process, it would be wiser to hold off till then. Plus, they want to see how many would actually be interested in the sport. It was noted that September is the deadline for competitors to sign up. He also felt there should be some kind of guardian on the competition site if not a parent. When asked who picks up the costs for guns and ammunition, he said most have their own gun and fundraisers could be used to offset the cost of some
or all of the ammo. “This is a very expensive sport, it really is,” Hall told the board explaining the need for other means to raise money for things like ammunition. It was also established that guns would either be brought to the competition site by parents or kept at the club but no weapons would be kept on school grounds. DJ Watson said they would need to get back with the members of the club to determine the exact criteria needed for the school district to meet. Tom Watson said gauging the interest now would be wise and guessed around 30 would be a good number, though he noted around 60 turned out at Carrollton. He said there is a requirement of two coaches for every ten competitors with special criteria for actual shooting. Regarding the financial report, Treasurer Roxane Harding stated that everything was as expected and doing good with “all funds balancing (bank to book reconciliation).” Interest on their general fund stood at just above $250,000, which Watson called “great news” and commended Harding for her work in that area.
Harrison Central Elementary Students of the Month Teachers at Harrison Central Elementary would like to recognize the outstanding students for the month of February. Preschool, Joel Nign and Rylee Vergitz. Kindergarten, ShaeLynn Palmer and Grayson Madzia. First grade, Aaron Palmer and Kensington Bennett. Second grade, Callie Culbertson and Mady White. Third grade, Kendall Hayes and Reese Dunlap. Fourth grade, Neely Ryder and Ashlynne Corder. Fifth grade, Kaden Eddy and Rebecca Lopez. Sixth grade, Jaylie Byers-Cornwell and Barbara Hunt. Congratulations Kiddos!
BL Student Councils Collect for Urban Mission CONNORVILLEThe Buckeye Local Jr. and Sr. High School Student Councils did their part to serve the community by collecting items to benefit Urban Mission Ministries Inc. of Steubenville. BLHS Student Council CoAdvisor Michael DiCenzo said 46 members participated and gathered $160 in gift cards, personal care items, hats, gloves, socks and other winter items. The event occurred throughout January and items were delivered to the Urban Mission on Feb. 19.
"This is the first time we have done it," he said. "The students are always eager to find ways to help people, especially in our local community. When they recognize that there is a need for something, they seek out ways they can help." Members want to continue serving the community but the pandemic has thwarted traditional means of assisting causes. DiCenzo noted that many hands-on projects and events have been canceled due to the inability to social distance but safety protocols were in
place for the collection. Students and staff instead were asked to take donations to the school office or one of the student council advisors, which also includes Jenny Lowry and Jennifer Panepucci, to reduce large gatherings and close contact between individuals. "We hope to continue to help the Urban Mission and other organizations that share the students' goals in the future," he concluded. "The students want to do a litter cleanup project in the spring and we are in the early stages of planning it."
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