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Erik Swanson signed to play baseball for the Texas Rangers

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15 Jun

Right-handed pitcher and Mariemont High School graduate Erik Swanson was recently signed to play baseball for the Texas Rangers in the American League.

Swanson played baseball and attended school at Iowa Western Community College, and his baseball team at Iowa Western recently won the National Championship in junior college Division I baseball. He just completed his second year and had to make the tough choice between accepting a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Pittsburgh and beginning his professional baseball career. After much discussion with his family, he decided to pursue professional baseball.

“I really can’t believe that my first real job is going to be playing baseball,” said Swanson. “It’s truly a dream come true. I’m still in shock.”

He heads out to Spokane, Washington later this week to play a short season with the Spokane Indians, a minor league baseball team that is the farm team of the Texas Rangers. After that season wraps up, he hopes to participate in the Instructional League, have time in the winter months to meet with nutritionists and other wellness and fitness experts and then begin spring training in February.

“After I graduated from high school, I thought baseball might be more of a hobby. I never dreamed I would make a career out of it. I went to college to pursue a different career path, but continued to work with a pitching coach and here I am,” said Swanson. “It hasn’t quite sunk in yet. I’m excited to start a new chapter of my life and just work on constantly improving my pitching skills.”

Swanson attended Mariemont High School all four years and was coached in baseball by Joe Regruth, Tom Nerl and Mike Hanley.

“I could say so many positive things about my experiences at Mariemont High School, both on and off the field,” said Swanson. “I had the opportunity to learn from three great coaches and to play baseball with some of my best friends – what else could I ask for?”

Although originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Erik Swanson now calls Terrace Park home, where his parents, Cari and Jeff England, reside.

Picture: Mariemont High School Principal James Renner and Mariemont City School District Athletic Director Tom Nerl congratulate Erik Swanson.
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Mariemont City School Accolades and Accomplishments

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08 Jun

An Impressive Array of Mariemont City School District Accolades and Accomplishments for the 2013-2014 School Year

Academics

  • Four seniors were named National Merit Finalists by the College Board. Seniors Evan Doran, Holly Huber, Olivia Erhardt and Aaron Routt scored in the top one percent of the nearly 1.6 million students who took the test.
  • Eight seniors were named National Merit Commended Students by the College Board including Sarah Blatt-Herold, Taylor Giordullo, Kendall Harden, Sander Henning, Hans Hinebaugh, Ryden Lewis, Abby Moreton and Nick Peterman These studentsl scored in the top 5% of the more than 1.5 million students nationwide who entered the 2014 competition.
  • Seventy Mariemont High School students from the classes of 2013 and 2014 earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program courses and exams.
  • The Mariemont Junior High School 8th grade team came in 1st place overall at the regional Power of the Pen tournament while the 7th grade team came in 4th place. Many students won individual awards.
  • Ten Mariemont High School students placed in the top ten in the state DECA competition, and six of those students went on to compete in the international competition. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
  • Four Mariemont High School students filled out Perfect Sheets on the National Latin Exam. Amanda Lewis, Mackenzie McNeil, Cohen Bailey and Michael Reber joined the less than .6% of test takers in the world who filled out perfect sheets.
  • Terrace Park Elementary student Bren Findley competed in the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee.
  • Terrace Park Elementary student Nathan Bush had his Science Fair Project Selected for Inclusion in the State Science Fair.

 

Athletics

  • The Mariemont High School varsity football team made its first playoff appearance since 2005.
  • Two Mariemont High School students competed at the state level in cross-country.
  • Mariemont High School student Will Grimmer finished in 2nd place at the Division II state golf tournament.
  • Mariemont High School student Claire Gilmore placed 1st in the 200 freestyle at the High School State Swimming Championships and thirteen Mariemont High School students competed in the Ohio high school state swimming championships.
  • A Mariemont High School student competed in the Ohio high school state diving championships. Also of note, swim coach and Terrace Park Elementary kindergarten teacher Kevin Maness was named the CHL Girls Swim Coach of the Year & SW District Girls Coach of the Year.
  • The 2013 Mariemont Junior High Lady Warriors won the soccer league tournament final.
  • Mariemont High School student Will Grimmer qualified for the U.S. Open Championship. He is the youngest golfer to qualify for this year’s tournament.

Community Outreach

  • Sam Klekar, a student at Mariemont Elementary School, was selected to be a member of the JDRF Youth Ambassador Program.
  • Mariemont Elementary 6th-grade student Shannon Renner was named a finalist in the Uncle Ben’s Cooking Contest for a chance to win a $30,000 cafeteria makeover for Mariemont Elementary + $15,000 cash prize for college + a trip to New York to be on the Rachel Ray Show.
  • Seven Mariemont High School students were named as the 2013 Champions for Children: The Next Generation by 4C for Children. Olivia Erhardt, Holly Huber, Addison Shelley, Sarah Blatt-Herold, Abigail Moreton, Ryden Lewis and Jon Bezney were honored at the 8th Annual Champions for Children Celebration for their work on the “5K for Eliminate” Mariemont Key Club project, which raised over $12,000 to eradicate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) around the world.

Performing & Visual Arts

  • The Mariemont High School Concert Band received an “Excellent” Rating at the Ohio Music Education Association State Large Group Adjudicated Event.
  • Members of the cast and crew of Mariemont High School’s production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” earned five Cappies nominations, including Best Featured Actor, Best Male Vocalist, Best Female Vocalist, Best Comic Actor and Best Overall Review.
  • Twenty-five Mariemont High School students received Scholastic Art Awards this year, out of hundreds of students from Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
  • Three Mariemont High School students were named as finalists for the 34th Annual College & High School Photography Contest co-sponsored by Nikon and Photographer’s Forum magazine.
  • The Mariemont High School Drumline placed 3rd at the Tri-State Circuit Championships.
  • Mariemont High School senior Olivia Erhardt received the Springer Award and was judged the best of all the writing submissions from the city of Cincinnati by the historic Mercantile Library in downtown Cincinnati.
  • Two Mariemont City School District students were selected to perform with the Ohio Music Education Association District 14 Junior High Honor Band.
  • Six district elementary school students had artwork selected to display in two statewide exhibits in Columbus, Ohio.

Staff Recognition

  • Mariemont City School District Athletic Director Tom Nerl received the National Federation of High Schools’ Citation from the Southwest Ohio Athletic Directors Association. This award is presented to an individual associated with categories of professionals who have made significant contributions to the NFHS and/or other organizations that have impacted high school activities.
  • The Hamilton County Education Foundation honored Terrace Park Elementary School Principal Linda Lee with the 2014 “Celebrate Excellence” Educator Award.
  • Mariemont City Schools recently earned one of the highest credit ratings for budgetary performance from the Standard & Poor’s Rating System, demonstrating the district’s strong, conservative fiscal operations and stability. The AA+ rating is an increase from the AA rating previously awarded to the district.
  • Mariemont Elementary School art teacher Shelley Komrska received the Ohio Art Education Association’s (OAEA) Outstanding Art Teacher Award from the Southwest region.
  • Swim coach (and Terrace Park Elementary kindergarten teacher) Kevin Maness was named the CHL Girls Swim Coach of the Year & SW District Girls Coach of the Year.
  • Terrace Park Elementary School second grade teacher Maria Childs authored the children’s book titled “Firefighters Don’t.”
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MHS junior Will Grimmer qualifies for U.S. Open Championship

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08 Jun

Will Grimmer

Mariemont High School junior Will Grimmer qualified for the U.S. Open Championship after a long day of golf Springfield Country Club. He settled with 5-under-par for 36 holes. “I looked up while playing the 18th hole during my second round and saw that there were nearly 100 people watching me. It was then that I realized that I must be doing pretty well and could possibly be in one of the top three spots to qualify for the Open.”

Grimmer is the youngest golfer to qualify for the U.S. Open this year and will be playing the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 on Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. He could then go on to play on Saturday and Sunday if he qualifies for the next round. Out of the 156 golfers, 60 qualify.

“I’ve been dreaming about this since I first picked up a club. It’s shocking – the moment you realize your dream has come true. I’ve nagged my dad many times about taking me down to play Pinehurst No. 2 and he always said ‘Just qualify for the U.S. Open and then you can play it five or six times in a week’ and here I am. I just can’t believe it.”

The tournament will air on ESPN on Thursday and Friday and NBC on Saturday and Sunday. “I’ve played in front of hundreds of people before, but never thousands of people, not counting the millions that will be watching on TV. This is definitely an experience, and I hope to learn a lot while I’m there and just soak it all in.”

Grimmer said he is excited about the whole experience – about doing interviews, playing golf and interacting with some of golf’s biggest legends.

Grimmer’s caddy will be Michael Misleh, who is a life-long friend and will be a freshman at Xavier University next year. Misleh was also his caddy at the qualifier at Springfield. “I’ve known him since I was seven years old. I’m grateful he’ll be coming to Pinehurst with me because, not only do I value his advice, but he helps me stay relaxed and not get too caught up in all of it.”

Swing instructor Doug Martin will also accompany Grimmer to Pinehurst. Martin is the University of Cincinnati’s men’s golf coach and has played at nearly a dozen U.S. Open Championship tournaments before he retired, due to an injury. Grimmer hopes that Mariemont High School varsity golf coach Denny Nead will also be able to make the trek to Pinehurst. Grimmer’s family and some close friends will accompany him to North Carolina. Will is the son of Sarah and Kevin Grimmer of Columbia Township.

By qualifying for the U.S. Open, Grimmer automatically qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship in August at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Grimmer is a two-time state finalist, finishing 5th as a sophomore and 2nd as a junior. He is also the two-time Cincinnati Division II Player of the Year.

“I love the big stage and there’s nothing bigger than the U.S. Open. But in reality, it’s just another round of golf.”

Will played very well and garnered great experience but, as expected in his first try, failed to make the cut. This is just one of the milestones in a promising future career.

Congratulations from the staff of Mariemont.com

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Kiwanis Club of Mariemont recognizes Mariemont High School students

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01 Jun

As the culmination of their student achievement recognitions for the year, the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont recognized Mariemont High School students and introduced next year’s officers.

“The opportunities Kiwanis provides to our young people can change their lives,” said Jim Renner, high school principal. “All of these students give back to their communities now and I know they will continue to do so well into the future. Kiwanis is making a great investment by believing in these students, and with the help of groups like Kiwanis, we are on track for making our school district known as one that gives back to those around us.”

Kiwanis member and Mariemont High School Kiwanis mentor David Petterson talked about the Key Club’s community and school involvement, and introduced next year’s officers: Sam Telgkamp, Mac Nelson, Brooke Kelly, Addie Shelley and Micaela Duever.  He then introduced the Kiwanis Outstanding Community Service winner – for the second year in a row – Sarah Blatt-Herold. Sarah was crucial to the organization of the first Eliminate 5K in Mariemont, which raised over $12,000 to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) around the world. The second annual Eliminate 5K will be held on September 21. Sarah thanked Kiwanis and said her involvement “really made my high school experience awesome, and I am hoping to start a Circle K Club at Harvard.”

Mr. Petterson also mentioned this year’s Hugh O’Brien Leadership (HOBY) conference attendees, Grace Westfall and Jeff Timmers. Each year, the high school counselors select a sophomore girl and a boy to attend this special leadership training and bring their learning back to the school, and Kiwanis makes it financially possible.

Mr. Petterson then introduced the Kiwanis Scholarship winners. “These students really are the key to the future,” said Mr. Petterson. So far Kiwanis has awarded over $150,000 in scholarships. This year, three Mariemont High School seniors received scholarships: Abbie Moreton, who will attend Northeastern to study physical therapy; James Allen, who will attend University of Cincinnati; and Catherine Donahue, who will attend Xavier University to study theatre. Each recipient took time to thank Kiwanis for its contribution to their education. “This year, I’ve learned how much you can handle when you have to,” said Catherine. “Because of the lovely people looking out for me, I am able to attend a private school and am over the moon excited about what my experiences there will hold in store for me.”

“When we invest in these students, we invest in our community, and I am proud of each and every one of them and look forward to hearing updates from them when they come back to visit us,” said Todd Keyes, Kiwanis president. Mariemont High school awards

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MHS DECA Awards

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25 May

The Mariemont High School DECA chapter members earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s 68th annual International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA., May 3-6, 2014.

Students receiving recognition at the international level were:
Andrew Grissom: Marketing Test, Top 10
Sarah Morgan: Principles of Business Test, Top 10
Nick Payiatis: Principles of Business Test, Top 10
John Peck: Emerging Leader Award
Katie Robinson: Emerging Leader Award

During the school year, approximately 120,000 of DECA’s 200,000 student members take part in the organization’s competitive events program, allowing them to compete for local and regional titles. The competitions are designed to simulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development. The top state and provincial winners put their talents to the test during the program’s final round of competition in Atlanta. The DECA International Career Development Conference was the pinnacle of competition where nearly 10,000 students vied for international honors. Nearly $500,000 in scholarships and awards were presented to students and teachers for their achievements.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business and promote competition. Mariemont High School is a satellite of the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development.

Congratulations to our DECA Warriors!

From left to right: Nick Payiatis, Andrew Grissom, Madeline Faulknor, Sarah Morgan, Mike Barrett and McKinnon Pennell.

From left to right: Nick Payiatis, Andrew Grissom, Madeline Faulknor, Sarah Morgan, Mike Barrett and McKinnon Pennell.

 

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OLLI: A Bargain for the Fifty and Older Set

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25 May

OLLI-program-full               OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, is an affiliate of the University of Cincinnati that offers three eight-week quarters of classes (fall, winter, spring) plus summer classes for Seniors who love lifelong learning. Classes are held on the main campus at the Tangeman University Center as well as at UC Blue Ash, Adath Israel, the Sycamore Senior Center and elsewhere. The cost per quarter is $85 that opens the door to over 120 course selections that will stimulate your curiosity and thirst for knowledge.

The curriculum includes a broad range of classes including history, science, computers, music, the arts, writing, current events, hobbies, estate planning, medicine and many more. Each week during each quarter, an exciting three hour seminar (WOW) on a special topic is offered at the Sycamore Senior Center. Most days, a one-and-a-half hour ‘Brown Bag’ lunch from 12:30 to 2PM is held at UC Blue Ash.

In 2013, over 1800 students experienced the joy of learning at OLLI. The average age of students that attend OLLI classes is 68 years with 60 percent being women and 95 percent college graduates.

You can get more information and register for classes by visiting the website at www.uc.edu/ce/olli

 

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Kiwanis Recognizes Students for Outstanding Community Service

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18 May

The month of May is Student Achievement Month for Kiwanis, and this week the group presented the Outstanding Community Service Award to students from Terrace Park Elementary and Mariemont Elementary.

This year, the Outstanding Community Service Award was presented to Jacquelyn Kauffman at Terrace Park Elementary and Anne Stewart at Mariemont Elementary.

Jacquelyn is a 6th-grade student, who has accummulated over 40 hours of community service this school year. She has volunteered at places like St. Thomas in Terrace Park, and with events such as the Bug Fair, PumpkinFest and the book fair. According to 6th-grade teacher and Builders Club advisor, Ann Muennich, “Jacquelyn enjoyed her time as a crossing guard; she was an excellent role model of safety and leadership.” Jacquelyn also volunteered with the Easter Seals Foundation, while visting a loved one in Kansas, bringing therapy dogs to visit the handicapped. “Everywhere she went, she helped however she could,” said Mrs. Muennich.

Anne Stewart, a 5th-grade student at Mariemont Elementary School, has over 40 hours of community service this school year, and “was such a positive presence not only in the school but also in the community,” according to Ericka Simmons, Mariemont Elementary School principal. Teacher advisors Jill Colaw and Sy Miller spoke about Anne’s selflessless and compassion. “Anne helps with her neighbors however she can, making a difference to all of those around her. She walks a younger neighbor to school every day and does chores for a neighbor who is suffering back problems.” Said the neighbor, “She not only helped with the chores around my house, she helped with my spirit.” Anne also helped with the art raffle, pop tab collections for Ronald McDonald House and a bake sale for autism, among many other things.

Congratulations to these two students and role models for us all!

We would like to extend our thanks to Don Guerney and Jack Smith, the Kiwanis members who help with the Builders Clubs in both of our elementary school buildings. Builders Club is dedicated to community service, and is really where the students get an opportunity get involved with leadership opportunities. The Builders Club members in both elementary school buildings assist in various ways around the school building and the community. For more information about Kiwanis, visit mariemontkiwanis.org.

From left to right: Superintendent Steven Estepp, Don Guerney, Sy Miller, Anne Stewart, Jill Colaw, Lisa Stewart, Mariemont Elementary Principal Ericka Simmons and Mariemont Elementary Dean of Student Jim Counts.

From left to right: Superintendent Steven Estepp, Don Guerney, Sy Miller, Anne Stewart, Jill Colaw, Lisa Stewart, Mariemont Elementary Principal Ericka Simmons and Mariemont Elementary Dean of Student Jim Counts.

From left to right: Superintendent Steven Estepp, Don Guerney, Sy Miller, Anne Stewart, Jill Colaw, Lisa Stewart, Mariemont Elementary Principal Ericka Simmons and Mariemont Elementary Dean of Student Jim Counts.

From left to right: Superintendent Steven Estepp, Don Guerney, Sy Miller, Anne Stewart, Jill Colaw, Lisa Stewart, Mariemont Elementary Principal Ericka Simmons and Mariemont Elementary Dean of Student Jim Counts.

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Kiwanis supported investment education programs

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11 May

Kiwanis supported investment education programs

Tuesday morning 5/26 Mariemont Kiwanis honored the winning teams of Junior High Stock Market Game (www.stockmarketgame.org), a national program to assist schools by exploring the fundamentals of personal finance and investing.  The six members of ”Stock Bros” (8th grade) and four members of “The Stalking Ninja Panthers” (7th) were 22nd and 28th out over 500 teams in the UC-operated SMG for SW Ohio schools.  Ten MJHS teams (48 students) each started with $100,000 on March 17 and had ten weeks to grow their portfolios.  Lead by four Kiwanis volunteers who met the teams once per week over lunch, they learned to

  • Gain an understanding of the free market system
  • Learn how to research and recognize good (and bad) businesses for investment
  • Apply math, social studies, reading and economics to financial decisions
  • Learn basic teamwork, time & information management

The “Stock Bros” (6 boys) were active investors focusing on technology and energy, gaining 8% in the 10 weeks.  The “Ninjas” (4 girls) were conservative investors retaining 30% cash (losing 1%).  During the ten weeks the DOW increased 1% and the NASDAQ dropped 4%; the advisors did not give them specific stocks to purchase, all ideas were their own.  Mariemont Kiwanis funds the MJHS SMG program and provides the volunteer advisors.

When they move on to the Mariemont high School, they will have the opportunity to join a unique investment club – the Green Envy Investment Club whose members are all students of Mariemont High School.  The students invest their own real money.  Meeting in the school library around a very long table, the 28 member club could be taken for a very young corporate board.  They oversee a diversified portfolio of 21 stocks.  Over their 12 year club history, graduating seniors have always left with a profit.  Over a four year period, this year’s seniors saw a 27.5% increase in their club portfolio.

The club has been fortunate to have two Kiwanians as mentors since the inception of the club.  Roger Stafford, who originated the club, is joined by Bob Lowery, who along with mentoring, handles the club’s accounting functions. Roger & Bob are also Directors of the local BI Chapter (www.betterinvesting.org). Kiwanis provides club’s accounting software and recruits local leaders (usually parents with investment management experience) who guide the club officers.  Typical annual agendas include a company visit and an annual meeting (PG, VIVO), with occasional excursions (Chicago/CME, NY/NDAQ).  For any further information about the club, contact Scot Weston (swestonoh@cinci.rr.com), Roger Stafford (Roger.Stafford@fuse.net) or Bob Lowery (rlowery@cinci.rr.com).

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Press Releases and Information from Mariemont City Schools

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26 Apr

The Mariemont High School Anatomy & Physiology class visited the Summit Woods campus of Beacon Orthopaedics for a unique learning experience.

Beacon #3Dr. Glen McClung II and the medical staff from Beacon Orthopaedics allowed the students to participate in dissections in their cadaver lab. The students practiced arthroscopic knee surgery and witnessed dissections of the anterior and posterior leg. The class also watched in a surgical viewing room as another physician repaired a patient’s rotator cuff.

The facility has hosted about 15 schools this academic year, mostly university students. The program Beacon Orthopaedics provides for area high school students is unique in the nation. It was wonderful opportunity for all students, especially those entering the health and medical fields to gain experience as they enter college.

Student feedback:
“It was really beneficial to see anatomical structures first-hand rather than in a textbook.”
“The surgeon worked amazingly fast while still being precise in his work.”
“It was helpful to learn about all the health and medical careers that are available.”

Student participants in the lab were: Ally Croll, Cate Donahue, Emma Griffith, Leah Grant, Ariel Harvat, Audrey Helmrich, Emma Lindsey, Stefanie Osborn, Jim Perry, Lindsey Siegfried, Daniel Stalzer and Samantha Telgkamp.

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Terrace Park Elementary Principal to Receive Educator Award

Linda Lee(April 25, 2014) – The Hamilton County Education Foundation will honor Linda Lee, principal of Terrace Park Elementary, with the 2014 “Celebrate Excellence” Educator Award.

The “Celebrate Excellence” Committee of the Hamilton County Education Foundation recognizes and honors excellent educators within the public schools of Hamilton County on an annual basis.

“As the principal of Terrace Park Elementary in the Mariemont City School District, Linda is a leader and role model for students, staff, administrative colleagues and parents alike,” said Steven Estepp, superintendent of Mariemont City Schools. “She has a strong understanding of teaching and learning and holds high expectations for her staff and students to continually improve. Ms. Lee builds strong relationships; her staff likes and respects her; her students look to her for guidance and support; and her colleagues listen carefully when she speaks. It is impressive to see the trust and reverence the parents and residents in the school community have for Linda Lee.”

Linda Lee became a member of the Mariemont City School District administrative team in 2004 as principal of Terrace Park Elementary. Her prior administrative experience includes serving as a principal at Shawnee Elementary, an assistant principal at Glen Este Middle School and a special education supervisor for West Clermont Local Schools. In addition to her responsibilities as principal at Terrace Park Elementary, Mrs. Lee’s district duties include serving as a member of the district Technology Advisory Team, coordinator of DIBELS reading evaluations and special education case manager. She also oversees the district’s elementary visiting author committee.

Ms. Lee and the other award recipients will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on May 16, 2014 at the Sharonville Convention Center.

Ken White and Superintendent Steven Estepp surprise Linda Lee

 

Mariemont City Schools to Appoint New Mariemont Junior High School Principal

Molly_Connaughton(April 24, 2014) – Molly Connaughton will be recommended to the Mariemont Board of Education as the new principal of Mariemont Junior High School. Ms. Connaughton has nine years of experience in various roles at the middle school level, serving as dean of curriculum, instruction and assessment at Princeton Middle School; English teacher at Hopewell Junior High School; and English teacher at Horizon Science Academy. She is currently assistant principal at Loveland High School, where she has served for two years.

“Ms. Connaughton’s knowledge of instruction and passion for middle-level education were immediately apparent, and I believe she will be a exceptional addition to the leadership team,” said Steven Estepp, superintendent of Mariemont City Schools. “She possesses a strength, grace and forward-thinking approach that I believe will resonant with our students, staff and parents at Mariemont Junior High School. She also has a proven track of high expectations for both students and staff, as well as a strong belief in accountability at all levels.”

During Ms. Connaughton’s 11 years in public education, Ms. Connaughton has created and co-taught classes, coordinated and led leadership teams, evaluated teachers with an emphasis on reflection and collaboration, and organized professional development focusing on data, differentiation, technology, collaboration and special education.

Ms. Connaughton graduated with a Bachelor in Middle School Childhood Education and a Master of Education Administration from John Carroll University. She also received her Principal Licensure and Superintendent Licensure from Xavier University. Ms. Connaughton possesses teaching endorsements in the following areas: Reading, Middle Childhood Generalist and Teaching English as a Second or Other Language.

“I hold a strong commitment to family, school and community and believe that the success of each individual student relies on a resilient relationship between all of these,” said Ms. Connaughton.  “I am thrilled to join a community and school system that embodies such proven excellence, and I look forward to collaborating with staff, parents, students and district leadership to continue the proud tradition of Mariemont City Schools through a forward-thinking, student-centered educational experience.”

All district parents, students and staff members are welcome to meet and greet Ms. Molly Connaughton at the May 22 Mariemont Board of Education meeting, which will start at 7pm in the Mariemont Elementary School cafeteria. Ms. Connaughton will officially begin working for the district effective August 1, 2014.

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Mariemont Middle School Honor Role

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18 Apr

Over 72% of the 7th grade class and 71% of the 8th grade class at Mariemont Junior High School were recognized academically in the third quarter of the 2013-14 school year on honor roll or merit roll. To be placed on honor roll, a student must have a grade point average of 4.0 or higher, and to be placed on merit roll a student must have a 3.25-3.99 grade point average.

Forty-one 7th-grade students and 54 8th-grade students were on honor roll, and 62 7th grade students and 52 8th grade students were on merit roll for the third quarter of the 2013-14 school year.

HONOR ROLL 

7th Grade: Grace Amlung, Andrew Babcock, Margot Baumgartner, Sophia Bernloehr, Victoria Botella, Avery Brinkman, Holly Byers, Benjamin Ciolino, Jackson Comer, Savannah Connor, Katherine Copetas, Charles Cowart, Katarina DeCamp, Anna Eberlein, Elizabeth Elin, Abigail Falknor, Stephanie Frey, Lewis Gatch, Catherine Geary, Anna Harding, Gabriel Hartnett, Sophia House, Michael Kane, Lily Karlson, Kristen Keyes, Avery Lindner, Jacob Mantle, Joshua McClorey, Ian Mikesell, Ava Morgan, Laine Newman, Katherine Overbey, Amelia Popowics, Anna Scheeser, Kyleigh Spang, Reid Stautberg, Grace Straley, Sydney Tritsch, Marin Valentine, Olivia Walker

8th Grade: Jack Ballard, Jack Barnes, Cassidy Bollman, Sophia Borgerding, Andrew Brandser, Jacquelyn Brokamp, Kelsey Brown, Danielle Bryan, Celia Caesar, Megan Caldwell, Logan Campbell, Davis Chu, Hannah Coates, Kayla Dewey, William Doran, Conner Engle, Sari Gall, Lucy Hanley, Jude Hart, Analise Hinebaugh, Max Hobart, Cameron Hollander, Kaleigh Hollyday, Lindsay Kaminer, Alexandra Kauffman, Daniel Keyes, Benjamin Klawitter, Andrew Krafft, Michael Lopez, Gracelyn Lyons, Conor Mackey, Nicholas McCarthy, Robert Michels, Nate Moehring, Lena Murauskas, Molly Mysogland, Sydney Nicholson, Jackson Northrop, Erin Ramey, Chloe Reavill, Ashley Rothert, Emery Shelley, Cameron Stephens, Lauren Stinnett, Mollie Sullivan, Grace Teghtmeyer, Colton Urbanski, Zachary Weinland, Whitney Weiss, Fletcher Wells, Bradley Westmeyer, William Weston, Alex Wilson, Brooke Woellert

MERIT ROLL 

7th Grade: Mark Andrews, Braden Bortz, Macy Bruner, Nolan Buck, Shaun Buxsel, Anthony Carney, Hannah Coates, Jacob Cox, James Dimichele, Jacob Dougherty, Cora Dupre, Garrett Engle, Sarah Forbes, Hunter Gailliez, McKenzie Gampfer, Charlie Geers, Steven Giordullo, Ashley Grimmer, Frances Harrington, Logan Hay, Sebastian Hernandez, Anna Hobart, Noah Hoffer, Mykal Hogue, Nicole Huebner, Elizabeth Jones, Mary Kate Keller, Emma Kuwatch, Frances Lindell, Theodore Lizak, Ethan Longardner, Claire Lynch, Quintin McCarley, Kennedy McNeil, Joshua Medlin, Payton Megowen, Sydney Messner, Grace Penker, Drew Pitstick, Emilia Ranalli, Sean Reber, Wallace Renie, Hunter Riportella , Michael Rubin, Robert Salkin, Davis Schmit, Brendan Schwartz, Molly Sharp, Aidan Shenton, Chloe Shenton, Corben Shoemaker, Caleb Sklena, Yaitova Spiegel, Elisabeth Stewart, Justin Taylor, Marley Tudor, Emma Veeneman, Lexxus Verdon, Gabrielle Walton, Madison Wilson, Hannah Zelinski

8th Grade: Bradley Barrett, Ellery Bledsoe, Anileah Buswell, Josh Cook, Alexander Copetas, Isabella Cottone, Kristen Crabtree, Robbie Curran, Owen Dingle, Abigale Dodson, Abigail Ewart, Sarah Feeney, Kyra George, Parker Getgey, Brett Gilbertson, Ava Glass, MJ Griesmer, Jacob Gunner, Nicholas Harden, Brandon Henize, William Henning, Anna Herlinger, Myles Hogue, John Holcomb, Madeline Hook, Mackenzie Huber, Kasey Jones, Lauren Kaminer, Harrison Keith, Sydney King, Strattan LeMay, Daisy Lewis, Henry Lewis, Shannon Mathews, Matthew McGrory, Nate Michaelson, Jakob Motto, Bailey Murphy, Bradley Quick, Trey Regruth, Elsa Reiter, Hannah Ripley, Courtney Robinson, Sydney Seeger, Garrett Soltysik, Miller Steele, Lindsay Stricker, Lily Toman, Charles Tripp, Jacob Van Lieu, Emily Vose, Michael Wuertemberger

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