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Architects Help Mariemont Students Plan Community Designs

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23 Nov

Mariemont Junior High School 7th grade Social Studies students collaborated with licensed architects on their planned community designs. Students learned what architects do and applied this knowledge to their community plans. We would like to thank Rick Koehler from ArchitectsPlus, Heather Curless owner of Greener Stock, and Bob Doran, who was most recently the university architect for the University of New Mexico.

This was a great hands-on learning opportunity, made possible by the generosity of our community members.

Architects Help Students Plan Community Designs

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MHS Students Among Top Business Students in the Country

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09 Nov

MHS Students Among Top Business Students in the Country

Mariemont High School Students in the Business/Great Oaks’ Satellite program scored among the top business students nationwide on rigorous exams to test their business knowledge. The exams are part of the school’s High School of Business program, a national accelerated business administration program.

Receiving top scores were junior Natalie Popowics, who received third place on the Principles of Business exam, and senior Graham McCarthy, who received third place on the Principles of Marketing exam.

Students participating in High School of Business™ complete real, hands-on business projects through a series of six courses. The program also includes observational internships, opportunities to earn college credit, and local oversight via a steering team of college faculty, business professionals and school personnel.

High School of Business™ is a program of MBAResearch, a non-profit organization specializing in educational research and the development of business and marketing curriculum for high schools and colleges. The accelerated program is designed for college-bound students with interest in business administration careers, such as marketing, finance, entrepreneurship or management.

(Side note: Both students live in Mariemont, Ohio.) 

2014 Graham McCarthy

Senior Graham McCarthy, who received third place on the Principles of Marketing exam

2014 Natalie Popowics

Junior Natalie Popowics, who received third place on the Principles of Business exam

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Warm 98’s Teacher of the Week

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02 Nov

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.

Mariemont Elementary Teacher of the Week1

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Mariemont Latin Club makes a Difference

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02 Nov

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).

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Mariemont Schools Press Release: The Levy

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24 Aug

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
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Mariemont Schools Recognize Power of the Pen Writers

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24 Aug
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.

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Mariemont Elementary students learn about local history

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15 Jun

Mariemont Elementary students learn about local history

Contributed  by Claire Kupferle  of the Mariemont Preservation Foundation

The Mariemont Preservation Foundation (MPF) has been busy with presentations to local school children on a variety of historical topics.

Mariemont Elementary third graders recently took a field trip to the seat of Mariemont government – Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. Docent Claire Kupferle presented some of the history of the Village and how its government is set up. Students then role-played positions as community officials and other leaders as they determined what new attraction might be good to add to their community. The students really enjoyed the debate and got a first-hand look at how difficult it is to govern.

Fourth graders from Mariemont Elementary also were given a lesson on local history. They learned about Mariemont’s benefactor, Mary Emery, and the history of Mariemont. The presentation was given by Docents Cindy Dougherty and Linda Swensson and the students were fascinated by the many old photos of Mariemont. The following day the students enjoyed a walking tour of the Historic District, led by Docents Susan Bezerra and Harmon McClung.

Claire Kupferle

 

 

Cindy Dougherty presents the history of Mariemont and its founder, Mary Emery.

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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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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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