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MHS Students to Perform Adaption of Sleepy Hollow

MHS-Sleepy-HollowMariemont High School students will be the first to perform an adaptation of Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow on November 13-15The Awakening of Sleepy Hollow was written by Carol Brammer and playwright Frederick Gaines.

Carol Brammer is the owner of the Clifton Performance Theatre, located in the Clifton Gaslight District. She is also an actress, appearing in local, national and international performances. She has written 12 plays for children, and five of those have included original soundtracks.

“I love taking tales or fables that are short in nature and centuries or hundred of years old and ask myself, ‘What other characters were there and what was their story?’ The characters then slowly tell me their untold story. It’s an imagination game, mixed with history and the fables many of us know,” said Carol Brammer.

MHS Sleepy Hollow Rehearsal 2014

Group rehearsal with Carol Brammer

The Awakening of Sleepy Hollow is set in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, in the late 18th-century countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town. In this original version of the folk tale we set out to discover what is really happening to the town’s people, and how the traditions of the times could lead to a spooky rumor taking over the town.

“The cast of 27 Mariemont High School students is comprised of freshman to seniors and the students are intent on entertaining their audience. We wrote this play to be age appropriate and intrigue our young actors and the adult audience. Just good spooky fall fun!” said Carol Brammer.

MHS student Lily Saylor tries on her costume.

MHS student Lily Saylor tries on her costume.

If you are interested in checking out this performance, call 513-271-3372 for ticket information or visit the Mariemont City School District homepage and click on the rotating button on the bottom right of the page.

Warm 98’s Teacher of the Week

Mariemont Elementary Jeremy PraterPenny House, Mariemont resident and mother of Mariemont Elementary sixth-grade student Jackson House, nominated 5th grade teacher Mr. Jeremy Prater as Warm 98’s Teacher of the Week, and this week Mr. Prater was selected to receive this award.

“Jeremy has made an effortless transition to the team and continually inspires the students in his class to be better students and more importantly to be better citizens,” Penny House wrote in her nomination letter. “Jeremy continually engages the students by empowering them to be accountable role models. Jeremy is a wonderful addition to the [Mariemont Elementary] staff…and has an uncanny knack of relating to the students while guiding them in and out of the classroom.”

Mr. Prater received a gift basket from Modern Office Methods, a $50 gift certficate from Tri-County Mall and passes from the Cincinnati Pops, and his current 5th grade homeroom received passes to enjoy Coco Key Water Resort and a pizza party from Westshore Pizza to celebrate this honor.

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Mariemont Latin Club makes a Difference

Five Mariemont High School Latin Club members went to California Woods Nature Preserve to help the Cincinnati Park Service maintain trails and clean up the park from invasive species for Make A Difference Day.

It is the Latin Club’s 3rd annual participation in Make A Difference Day, and the Mariemont High School students that participated this year were Emma Phillips, Emery Shelley, Ellery Bledsoe, Mark Griesmer and Ben Klawitter.Liv Ferry, a 6th grade student from Terrace Park Elementary also assisted with her dad and Latin teacher, Mr. Kevin Ferry.

Mariemont Latin Club

From left to right: Ellery Bledsoe (grade 9), Emery Shelley (grade 9), Liv Ferry (grade 6), Kevin Ferry (teacher), Emma Phillips (grade 10), Mark Griesmer (grade 9) and Ben Klawitter (grade 9).

Real Estate Report

September – October — 2014

Based upon the past two months of data, in which 19 homes were sold in August where the average sale price was $100,000 above the average listing price, plus this month’s data, it appears that Mariemont homes continue to sell at a healthy premium price. 

Bellow show the monthly figures for September to October

Neighborhood # sold Active Listings Average List Average Sale Price Days on Market
Mariemont 7 26 459,692 750,239 219
Terrace Park 3 20 599,160 591,667 70
Indian Hill 9 99 1,618,038 942,109 98
Maderia 18 42 349,513 223,183 18
Madison Place 2 4 99,820 99,820 31
Hyde Park 31 82 618,021 481,891 46
Newtown 5 24 245,465 355,600 44
Joe Stoner Historic Mariemont

Photo by Joe Stoner. Visit Joe at joe-stoner.com

Mariemont Schools – Centers of Excellence

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DISTRICT: The Mariemont City School District serves over 1,700 students in a suburb east of Cincinnati. The students reside in one of four small communities (Columbia Township, Fairfax, Mariemont, or Terrace Park). Although there is a cross section of all socioeconomic levels, most families are above average in both household incomes and in educational level attained.

Mariemont High School has been named a Blue Ribbon School four times. 82% of our students participate in our 32 clubs/activities. MHS complies with the NACAC “Statement of Principles of Good Practice.”

COUNSELORS: College Counselor: Amanda Leszczuk( aleszczuk@mariemolltschools.org); 11th & 12th grades: Wendy Long- (wlong@maricmontschools.org); 9th & loth grades: Pam Tackett (ptacketlliilmariclllontschools.org);

STAFF: 91% of teachers have Master’s degrees with an average of 20 years of experience. Pupil/teacher ratio is 13: 1

AFFILIATIONS: College Board, NACAC, OACAC, North Central. Dual enrollment partnership with Univ. of Cincinnati & Xavier Univ.

ENROLLMENT GRADES 9-12:  522  (eighteen 11th and 12th graders attend classes at a Great Oaks Career Campus).

SCHEDULE: 7:45 a.m. – 2:52 p.m. with seven 52-minute class periods. The academic year is two traditional semesters.

GPA/CLASS RANK: All courses are used in computing GPA and all students are li sted in class rank. Students have the choice of including class rank on transcripts. Honors and AP courses are weighted one additional point (i.e. A=5, B =4, etc.)

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Listed on the transcript as a course in progress, the 40 hour requirement becomes “P” once completed.

GRADING SCALE-2011-20l3
92-100 = A
83-91 = B
74-82 = C
65-73 = D

GRADING SCALE-20l4-present
90-100 = A
80-89 = 8
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
Number of HONORS/AP COURSES OFFERED

English 2/2      Math 4/3         Science 3/3     Compo Sci. 2/1          Soc. Studies 1/4         Studio Art /1   Latin /1

*weighted grades marked “H” on transcript

No limit to the number of AP courses a student may take

 

HIGHEST LEVEL COURSES OFFERED:

AP English Literature
AP Physics C/AP Biology
AP Calculus BC/AP Statistics
AP Latin Vergil
AP US Government & Politics
4th yr. German; 5th yr. Spanish
AP Computer Science A
AP Studio Art
GPA DISTRIBUTION          Class of2013   Class of2014  Class of2015

Top 10%                                  4.318-4.615     4.533-4.674    4.364-4.653
10%- 20% range                      4.000-4.289     4.229-4.532    4.186-4.333
21%- 30% range                      3.778-3.952     3.864-4.228    3.930-4.049
31%- 50% range                     3.341-3.773     3.467-3.863    3.523-3.907

 

GRADUATE PLANS:           2012    2013   2014

Class size                                 102      114     93
Four-year college                   72%     82%    94%
In-state                                    48%     63%    60%
Out of state                             52%     37%    40%
Two-year colleges                 17%     8%      3%
Other                                       11%     10%    3%

 

HONORARIES                                 Class of 2014

Cum Laude Society Members                        19
National Honor Society Members      45
National Merit Commended               8
National Merit Finalists                      4
National Merit Semi-Finalists             4

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS – % scoring 3 or better

Test                                         2012    2013   2014
Biology                                   75        100      100
Calculus AS                            100      100      94
Calculus BC                            100      100      100
Chemistry                                N/A    100      100
Computer Science A               83        75        100
English Language                   94        94        96
English Literature                   90        98        93
European History                    93        88        93
Govt. & Politics – U.S.            89        92        97
Latin – Vergi l                          N/A      50        50
Physics C Elec.&Mag.            88        86        100
Physics C Mechanics              100      100      100
Psychology                              N/A      N/A      77
Statistics                                  100      97        87
Studio Art                               86        75        44
U.S. History                            97        93        94
World History                         N/A      N/A      100
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TEST SUMMARY

93% scored 3 or higher
32% of all exams scored a 4
27% of all exams scored a 5

AP SCHOLARS – 70

PSAT/NMSQT MEAN SCORES

Class of’ 14     Class of’ 15

% of 11th gr. tested                83%                 82%
Critical Reading mean            56.2                 54.6
Math mean                              56.1                 54.7
Writing skills mean                 55.0                 51.8

 

ACT SUMMARY                              Class of’ 13     Class of’14

% tested                                              83%                 90%
Mean Composite score – MHS           25.8                 26.4
Mean score Composite – Ohio            21.8                 22.0
Mean Composite score – National      20.9                 21.0
Middle 50% Composite – MHS         22-29               23-31

 

SAT SUMMARY                               Class of’13      Class of’ 14
% tested                                                     85%                 72%
Mean score Crit. Reading – MHS        575                  600
Mean score Crit. Reading – Ohio        548                  555
Mean score Crit. Reading- National   496                  497
Middle 50% Crit. Reading – MHS      500-630         530-650
Mean score math – MHS                     568                  590
Mean score math – Ohio                      556                  562
Mean score math – National               514                  513
Middle 50% math – MHS                    490-640          510-670
Mean score writing – MHS                  553                  577
Mean score writing – Ohio                   –                       535
Mean score writing – National            –                       487

 

Mariemont High School Recognizes Distinguished Alumni

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Mariemont High School Recognizes Distinguished Alumni

Recipients Include a Retail Developer, Opera Singer and Assistant Secretary of the Army

The Mariemont Alumni Association (MAA) and the Mariemont School Foundation (MSF) are pleased to announce the recipients of Mariemont High School’s 2nd annual Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes graduates of at least 10 years who have notably distinguished themselves by extraordinary contributions and/or remarkable accomplishments in their chosen career; skill, trade or business; civic duties; military service; philanthropy; volunteerism; the arts; the sciences; education; religion; or any other field, endeavor or pursuit.

This year’s recipients are Jeffrey R. Anderson, class of 1965, CEO/President, Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate; Pamela J. Coburn, class of 1970, Distinguished Professor of Voice, DePauw University; and Harry N. Walters, class of 1954, Chairman/CEO Veterans Coalition, Inc. The second class of recipients was selected from nominations submitted to a committee consisting of MAA and MSF board members.

The Distinguished Alumni were recognized during Mariemont High School’s homecoming events and were invited back to Mariemont High School, where they met with students and faculty. Pictures and biographies of the Distinguished Alumni are on permanent display in the district’s College and Career Planning Center.

“We were honored to welcome back three outstanding alumni to their hometown. Students were inspired by listening to their success stories and it showed what one is capable of accomplishing at Mariemont City Schools,” said Steven Estepp, superintendent of the school district.

Nominations for 2015 will be solicited in the spring. Visit the Mariemont School Foundation website, http://mariemontschoolfoundation.org, for more information.

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Jeffrey R. Anderson graduated from Mariemont High School with the class of 1965.  He attended the University of Virginia as a scholar athlete.  Following a brief career in the National Football League with the Washington Redskins, Mr. Anderson returned home to serve in the Ohio National Guard and begin his career in the real estate industry.  Mr. Anderson started Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate in the mid-1980s and has built its reputation as an award-winning retail developer.  Mr. Anderson and his wife Darlene are also committed philanthropists, giving significant time and resources to the local community, the real estate industry and the global community.

Pamela J. Coburn is a graduate from the class of 1970.  Ms. Coburn studied voice at DePauw University, Eastman School of Music and Juilliard School in New York.  Early in her career she won the ARD Competition in Munich, Germany and the Metropolitan Opera National Competition in the U.S.  Ms. Coburn went on to spend more than 20 years singing in the finest opera houses around the world and recording with the most important conductors in opera.  Ms. Coburn teaches voice at DePauw University, holding the position of Distinguished Professor of Voice.

Harry N. Walters is a member of the Mariemont High School class of 1954.  Mr. Walters graduated from West Point in 1959 where he played fullback, blocking for Heisman Trophy winner Pete Dawkins.  After serving in the army for four years, he began a successful career in the paper industry eventually becoming CEO of Potsdam Paper Corp.  In 1981, President Reagan nominated Mr. Walters as the Assistant Secretary of the Army.  In 1983, he was appointed by President Reagan to be Administrator of the U.S. Veteran’s Administration and served in that role until 1986.  Mr. Walters continued to serve the public in numerous positions and, today, is the CEO/Chairman of the Veterans Coalition, Inc.

The three Distinguished Alumni stand in front of their plaques that now hang in the College and Career Planning Center at Mariemont High School. Harry N. Walters (left), Pamela J. Coburn (center) and Jeffrey R. Anderson (right) received the award prior to Mariemont High School's  homecoming football game on October 3.

The three Distinguished Alumni stand in front of their plaques that now hang in the College and Career Planning Center at Mariemont High School. Harry N. Walters (left), Pamela J. Coburn (center) and Jeffrey R. Anderson (right) received the award prior to Mariemont High School’s homecoming football game on October 3.

A Promising Season for Mariemont Football

Many Mariemont residents without children in the school system do not follow Mariemont football on a regular basis and maybe unaware that Mariemont is a member of the Cincinnati Hills League, a Division in which they had a 5 and 2 record last year leading to the playoffs under Kurry Commins, the new head coach. This year, Mariemont has nine returning seniors including co-captains Parker Sullivan, Drew Serraino and Connor Osgood and the coach speaks confidently about the upcoming season and a return visit to the Playoffs.

The Cincinnati Hills Leagues consists of the eight following schools: Deer Park, Finneytown, Indian Hill, Madeira, Mariemont, Reading, Taylor and Wyoming

Mariemont’s Football Season started on August 29th with a 32-26 win away over Oakwood. The remainder of the schedule includes at home games against Batavia on September 5th, Indian Hill on September 19th, Taylor on October 3rd, Madeira on October 10th, and Deer Park on October 24th. Away games include Hughes on September 12th, Finneytown on September 26th, Wyoming on October 17th and Reading on October 31st. All games start at 7 p.m.

Mariemont Schools Press Release: The Levy

MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOLS: BOARD APPROVES PROPOSED CUTS IF LEVY DOES
NOT PASS

(Mariemont, Ohio) – Stating that they are hoping for the best on Election Day but that they must prepare for the worst-case scenario, the Mariemont Board of Education approved a list of $1.9  million in cuts that will be phased in if the November 4 levy does not pass.

“None of us wants to implement what appears on this list and it is not what we hope for our future and what earned us the #1 rating in the entire area from Cincy Magazine, stated Ken White, board president. “Regardless, we believe in open and honest communication with our public about what is at stake and that’s what this is about.”

Dee Walter, board vice president agreed. “Since the last levy our schools have seen significant losses in funding from the state and have enacted reductions to offset those losses. In fact, we did all that while stretching the last levy to last one year beyond what we promised voters. Now, this levy represents the lowest millage rate that will protect what we have.”

During the evening’s presentation, Tom Golinar, district treasurer, along with Superintendent Steven Estepp noted that the $1.9 million in cuts is based upon what the district knows today regarding funding. In other words, that cut amount could increase if the state of Ohio enacts further, unforeseen cuts to Mariemont City Schools, or if they implement any unfunded mandates over the next several years.

In arriving at the list, Superintendent Estepp also noted that while efforts were made to protect students and programs, the reality is that district’s budget is largely earmarked to the classroom already so that it is not possible to spare what happens in the schools each day.

“The fact is that cuts hurt our schools and without a doubt our schools would look very different if we had to implement these cuts,” stated Steven Estepp, superintendent. “It is clear that much is at stake for the schools that we care about and this helps inform residents before they vote in the November election.”

Listed below are the board-approved $1.9 million in cuts that will occur over the next two years if the Tuesday, November 4 issue does not pass.

Phase 1 (Implemented during the 2015/16 school year – $900,000 cut)

  • Eliminate classroom instructional aides in elementary classrooms
  • Reduce elementary art, general music and PE and implement the PE waiver for Mariemont High School students
  • Eliminate the district College & Career Planning Center counseling position• Reduce media center hours in all schools
  • Eliminate one administrative position
  • No base pay increases for district staff
  • Reduce transportation to state minimum
  • Increase pay-to-play fees & caps

Phase 2 (Implemented during the 2016/17 school year – $1 million cut)

  • Eliminate six teaching positions across all grade levels
  • Eliminate three support positions
  • Eliminate one administrative position
  • Eliminate all field trips (including Camp Kern)
  • Reduce technology integration specialists
  • No base pay increases for district staff

Waldorf School’s Youngest Entrepreneur

Aiden_yarn A 9-year-old entrepreneur is working to expand the business he founded two years ago as an outlet for his crocheting skills.  Aiden Evans of Madeira is the owner, creator and designer of Oogles, a line of crocheted wool monsters.  Aiden Evans is an incoming fourth-grader at Cincinnati Waldorf School in Mariemont. He took what he learned from the school to help start his business. Read the full story at Cincinnati.com, and view the Oogles’ Facebook Page.aiden_factory

Mariemont Schools Recognize Power of the Pen Writers

Mariemont City School District had 12 students on the Power of the Pen team last school year and eight qualified for state competition – Ellery Bledsoe, Katie Copetas, Kayla Dewey, Catherine Geary, Kaleigh Hollyday, Conor Mackey, Amelia Popowics and Alex Wilson.”We have a strong tradition of Power of the Pen at our junior high, and we are so proud and excited to recognize some of our rising star writers,” said Molly Connaughton, Mariemont Junior High School principal.

Mariemont Junior High School teacher, Leslie Jordan, who has also been the Power of the Pen coach for 15 years, presented certificates of recognition to the students at the August board meeting.

“Nothing makes us happier in the start of the school year than acknowledging some of our outstanding students,” said Dee Walter, board vice president.

 From left to right: BOE vice president Dee Walter, Amelia Popowics, BOE member Bill Flynn, Catherine Geary, Alex Wilson, Kayla Dewey, Conor Mackey, BOE member Marie Huenefeld, BOE member Mike Gaburo and MJHS teacher and Power of the Pen coach Leslie Jordan.

From left to right: BOE vice president Dee Walter, Amelia Popowics, BOE member Bill Flynn, Catherine Geary, Alex Wilson, Kayla Dewey, Conor Mackey, BOE member Marie Huenefeld, BOE member Mike Gaburo and MJHS teacher and Power of the Pen coach Leslie Jordan.