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The ninth annual Sentinel Career Center Senior Recognition Night was May 20 at The Ritz Theater in Tiffin, to honor the 196 career program completers. Students received their career passport, and awards were presented.
The Sentinel Career Center Director’s Award was presented to students who have excelled in grades, attendance, involvement at Sentinel, enthusiasm and willingness to work to the best of their abilities, attitude towards others and their future plans in regards to following their field of study.
The recipients of the award were Beth Price, Academy of Business & Information Technologies, Mohawk High School; Andrew Goshe, Agricultural Science & Technology, Calvert High School; Timothy Bouillon, Auto Collision Technology, New Riegel High School; Ethan Brickner, Automotive Technology, Hopewell- Loudon High School; Adam Brickner, Building/Construction Trades, Hopewell-Loudon; Kylie Stout, Careers in Education, Columbian High School; Nathan Frisch, Computer-Aided Design, Hopewell-Loudon; Kyle Smathers, Computer Communications/Network Technician, Calvert; Rosa Sandaran, Cosmetology, Columbian; Phillip Kimmet, Electrical Trades, New Riegel; Magdalena Weinandy, Food Service, New Riegel; David Booster, Horticulture, Seneca East High School; Kristen Kingseed, Medical Technology, Mohawk; Craig Reinhart, Precision Machining, New Riegel; and Jennifer Jordan, Public Safety, Columbian.
The Award of Distinction for Career Education was presented to students exhibiting outstanding personal qualities, involvement in school activities and exceptional skills in their program area. Recipients of the award of Distinction were: Academy of Business, Gena Naugle, Bettsville High School; Auto Collision Technology, Ray Dotson, Columbian, Jessica Gitcheff, Columbian, and David Hufford Jr., Calvert; Automotive Technology, Adam Baker, Seneca East, Aaron Garcia, Columbian, and Andrew Shellhouse, Mohawk; Building Construction Trades, Eric Anderson, Seneca East, Andrew Juliano, Seneca East, Matthew Schneider, Seneca East, and Alec Wagner, New Riegel; Careers In Education, Haley Blausey, Old Fort High School; Computer-Aided Design, Bianca Rodriguez, Old Fort, and Andrew Schreiner, New Riegel; Computer Communications/Network Technician, Byron Mack, Calvert, and Matthew Reinhart, New Riegel; and Cosmetology, Ashley Nichols, Hopewell-Loudon; Electrical Trades, Nathan Davidson, Upper Sandusky High School, Daniel Hay, Seneca East, Andrew Keefe, Calvert, Anthony Reinhart, Hopewell-Loudon, and Anthony Zoeller, Columbian; Medical Technology, Garrett Chapman, Columbian, Heather Hartman, Seneca East, Kiele Reamer, Columbian, Christine Seifert, Columbian, and Kacy Taylor, Columbian; Precision Machining, Matthew Gaietto, Calvert, Raymond Krupp, Columbian, and Jacqueline Swander, Columbian; Public Safety, Brendan Brown, Mohawk, Joshua Marks, Old Fort, and Emma Riley, Columbian; and Welding & Fabrication, Justin Straub, Seneca East.
The recipient of the Ohio Board of Regents Academic Scholarship was Kyle Smathers, CCNT, Calvert. Receiving the Ohio Board of Regents Certificate of Achievement were Ethan Brickner, Automotive Technology, Hopewell-Loudon; Aaron Garcia, Automotive Technology, Columbian; Andrew Keefe, Electrical Trades, Calvert; and Matthew Ritter, CCNT, Hopewell-Loudon.
The recipient of the “Sentinel Standards for Tomorrow Scholarship” sponsored by the Vanguard-Sentinel Education Association was Brandy Hoerig, Academy of Business, Columbian.
CLYDE — The Debra Dell Foundation was established in 2005 to remember Dell, who lost her battle with cancer in 2004. Her family established a fund to assist with academic programs and activities at Clyde St. Mary School. Gene Englehart, Gene Englehart Jr. and Peggy San Gregory, all of Tiffin, serve on the board of trustees.
Children who received $100 scholarships are first-grader Kacee Hemby, daughter of John and Cheri Hemby; second-grader Leasha Bailey, daughter of Lynne and Tom Bailey; second-grader Heidi Marshall, daughter of Heather and Marc Marshall; third-grader Jeremy Booth, son of Karen and Doug Booth; fourth-grader Chloe Liebold, daughter of Michelle and Eric Liebold; and fifth-grader Emma Steinbauer, daughter of Tami and Bill Steinbauer.
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The Seneca County Medical Society selected Jaclyn Miller, a graduating senior at Old Fort High School, as the winner of its $1,000 scholarship award. Applicants must be residents of Seneca County and enrolled in an accredited educational institution in a health care or medical related program. Miller is the daughter of Kathy Miller and the late John Miller.
On Campus
WESTERVILLE — Eric Frisch, a 2004 Columbian High School graduate, is to be the student speaker at the June 15 Otterbein College commencement. Frisch has chosen the topic, “Happiness in an Uncertain World,” to present to his fellow classmates.
Frisch has been an Otterbein student since September 2004 and is to receive a bachelor’s degree in music. During his college years, he has been a musician for Otterbein Christian Fellowship, co-captain and captain of the Cardinal Marching Band drum line, and percussion section leader for the Wind Ensemble. He served on the selection committee for the current Wind Ensemble director and participated in the 2007 OPCICA band.
Achieving inclusion on the dean’s list during every quarter, Frisch also received the 2007 Ellen M. Jones ’23 Memorial Endowed Award and 2008 Cardinal Leadership awards in music and student life.
Upon graduation, he plans to remain in the Columbus area, serving as worship arts director for Centerpoint Church in Lewis Center and percussion instructor for the Otterbein marching band and the Big Walnut High School marching band. Frisch is the son of David and Lisa Frisch of Saint Clairsville.
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FREMONT — Terra Community College is to host Instant Admission Day 8 a.m.-7 p.m. June 11.
People can learn about Terra’s academics, faculty, courses and programs, and get accepted on the spot for fall semester 2008. Also, people can talk to financial aid advisers and schedule placement tests.
Terra does not have an application fee. People can bring their academic records from high school, GED or college, and if they want to discuss financial aid, they should bring their 2007 income tax records.
Those who complete an application during the event are to be eligible to win a $50 Terra CollegeStore gift certificate or one of five $25 gas cards.
No appointment is necessary for the event in Roy Klay Hall, Suite A-100. Fall classes at Terra begin Aug. 25. For more information, call (419) 559-2349.
FOSTORIA — In recognition of its child care program and its ongoing commitment to children, Wonderland received a Two-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ Bureau of Child Care and Development, the state agency responsible for licensing and promoting high standards among Ohio’s child care programs. Wonderland is the first center in Seneca County to receive this award. Step Up To Quality is available statewide. Visit www.stepuptoquality.org for more information.
During the National Safety Belt Awareness Program conducted from May 19 to June 1, the Sycamore Police Department held a safety belt poster contest at Mohawk elementary school. The winner of this year’s contest is Taylor Hushour, a fifth grader. She received a certificate of recognition from the police department and a $25 gift certificate at East of Chicago Pizza. Taylor is the daughter of Erica Harper and Larry Hushour Jr. Pictured with her above are Mohawk Elementary School Principal Carl Long and Sgt. Dave Zeis of the Sycamore Police Department.
AKRON — Abigail Miller of Tiffin received a juris doctor degree from the University of Akron.
BLUFFTON — Chad McCray, Tiffin, and Shannon Williams, New Riegel, received master’s degrees in business administration from Bluffton University.
Ashley Bloom, daughter of Kenneth and Darlene Bloom, Tiffin, earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management with a minor in coaching and wellness. Rachel Cooley, daughter of Dean and Frieda Cooley, Tiffin, earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in history.
Local graduates from Heidelberg College are Jill Tracey, Bachelor of Science in accounting and business administration, New Washington; Amanda Chaney, Bachelor of Music, Tiffin; and Erika Spitler, Bachelor of Science in education, summa cum laude, Upper Sandusky.
FOSTORIA — Tonia Groves of Fostoria is the recipient of the Fostoria Area Women Promoting Women Scholarship. Two smaller scholarships were awarded to Linda Elchert and Victoria Gramatikas.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Christopher Goshe of Tiffin received a $750 scholarship from the CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS Inc., an energy, grains and foods company.
Goshe is one of 50 students receiving scholarships through the CHS Foundation Two-Year College Scholarship Program. A total of $37,500 was awarded through the program this year.
Awards & Honors
TOLEDO — Erika Hill, daughter of Linda and Carl Hodge and spouse of Jason Hill, was awarded honors at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio.
CANTON — Local students on the dean’s list at Malone College are Julie Farrell and Amanda Theis, Republic.
BROOKINGS — Amanda Hoover of Tiffin is on the dean’s list at South Dakota State University.
FREMONT — Local students on the dean’s list at Terra Community College are Matthew Hines, Earl Smith and Jessica Smith, Attica; Michelle Kohlenberg and Jamie Twardzik, Bettsville; Shannon Morlock, Bloomville; Teri Anderson, Willie Fultz, Patrick Hooper and Jarett Marshall, Clyde; Leilani Kiser, Fostoria; Robert Caster and Sherry Yates, Green Springs; Brenda Frisby, Kansas; Noah Fox and Jessica Greer, McCutchenville; Madelyn Fries, Gregory Hendrix and Gregory Merryfield, Republic; Kevin Dininger, Sycamore; and Rachel Atchley, Ellen Bell, Nicholas Borer, Elizabeth Bouillon, Martha Brundage, Danielle Burns, Ryan Burns, Aaron Gressman, Sherrill Hammer, Carah Illig, Craig Illig, Steven Koehl, Abigail Lee, Charles Moore, Viola Schalk, Angela Schleter, Amanda Seigley, Heidi Shepherd, Ashley Tiell, Valerie Valeika, Justin Wagner, Justin West and Ryan Yeager, Tiffin.
ADA — Students on the dean’s list at Ohio Northern University are Nicholas Dutro, son of Franz and Renee Dutro, Tiffin; Kyle Gilbert, son of Steven and Nancy Gilbert, Tiffin; Katie Heckerd, daughter of Dennis and Deborah Heckerd, Bloomville; Staci Jones, daughter of Paul and Teresa Jones, Tiffin; Jaclyn Kessler, daughter of David and Martha Kessler, Republic; Andrea Lang, daughter of Rose Crabtree, Tiffin, and Mark Lang, Tiffin; Bethany Miller, daughter of Thomas and Alecia Miller, Fostoria; Brandon Price, son of Keith and Linda Price, Tiffin; Erik Reinhard, son of Theodore and Elaine Reinhard, Tiffin; Jordan Reinhart, son of Donald and Sandra Reinhart, Bascom; Erica Rumschlag, daughter of Kenneth and Janis Rumschlag, Tiffin; Cody Siebenaller, son of Joel and Susan Siebenaller, Fostoria; Joe Studer, son of Kevin and Gloria Studer, Sycamore; and Katie Weininger, daughter of Joe and Juli Weininger, Sycamore.
NORTH CANTON – Local students on the dean’s list at Walsh University are Zachary Distel, Sara Haines, Andrea Hartman, Emily Lonsway, Megan Shook, Paul Smith and Amanda Somers, Tiffin.
TOPEKA, Kan. — Whitney Tea of Clyde is on the dean’s list at Washburn University.
VALPARAISO, Ind. – Valparaiso University student Patrick Lay of Sycamore had his artwork featured in an exhibition at the university’s Brauer Museum of Art. Lay received the $50 Brauer Museum Award for his oil on canvas painting “’til we drop.” He also presented a charcoal on paper work titled “In the Waiting Room.”
He is a 2005 graduate of Calvert High School and the son of Lorraine Lay.
The Sentinel Career Center Director’s Award was presented to students who have excelled in grades, attendance, involvement at Sentinel, enthusiasm and willingness to work to the best of their abilities, attitude towards others and their future plans in regards to following their field of study.
The recipients of the award were Beth Price, Academy of Business & Information Technologies, Mohawk High School; Andrew Goshe, Agricultural Science & Technology, Calvert High School; Timothy Bouillon, Auto Collision Technology, New Riegel High School; Ethan Brickner, Automotive Technology, Hopewell- Loudon High School; Adam Brickner, Building/Construction Trades, Hopewell-Loudon; Kylie Stout, Careers in Education, Columbian High School; Nathan Frisch, Computer-Aided Design, Hopewell-Loudon; Kyle Smathers, Computer Communications/Network Technician, Calvert; Rosa Sandaran, Cosmetology, Columbian; Phillip Kimmet, Electrical Trades, New Riegel; Magdalena Weinandy, Food Service, New Riegel; David Booster, Horticulture, Seneca East High School; Kristen Kingseed, Medical Technology, Mohawk; Craig Reinhart, Precision Machining, New Riegel; and Jennifer Jordan, Public Safety, Columbian.
The Award of Distinction for Career Education was presented to students exhibiting outstanding personal qualities, involvement in school activities and exceptional skills in their program area. Recipients of the award of Distinction were: Academy of Business, Gena Naugle, Bettsville High School; Auto Collision Technology, Ray Dotson, Columbian, Jessica Gitcheff, Columbian, and David Hufford Jr., Calvert; Automotive Technology, Adam Baker, Seneca East, Aaron Garcia, Columbian, and Andrew Shellhouse, Mohawk; Building Construction Trades, Eric Anderson, Seneca East, Andrew Juliano, Seneca East, Matthew Schneider, Seneca East, and Alec Wagner, New Riegel; Careers In Education, Haley Blausey, Old Fort High School; Computer-Aided Design, Bianca Rodriguez, Old Fort, and Andrew Schreiner, New Riegel; Computer Communications/Network Technician, Byron Mack, Calvert, and Matthew Reinhart, New Riegel; and Cosmetology, Ashley Nichols, Hopewell-Loudon; Electrical Trades, Nathan Davidson, Upper Sandusky High School, Daniel Hay, Seneca East, Andrew Keefe, Calvert, Anthony Reinhart, Hopewell-Loudon, and Anthony Zoeller, Columbian; Medical Technology, Garrett Chapman, Columbian, Heather Hartman, Seneca East, Kiele Reamer, Columbian, Christine Seifert, Columbian, and Kacy Taylor, Columbian; Precision Machining, Matthew Gaietto, Calvert, Raymond Krupp, Columbian, and Jacqueline Swander, Columbian; Public Safety, Brendan Brown, Mohawk, Joshua Marks, Old Fort, and Emma Riley, Columbian; and Welding & Fabrication, Justin Straub, Seneca East.
The recipient of the Ohio Board of Regents Academic Scholarship was Kyle Smathers, CCNT, Calvert. Receiving the Ohio Board of Regents Certificate of Achievement were Ethan Brickner, Automotive Technology, Hopewell-Loudon; Aaron Garcia, Automotive Technology, Columbian; Andrew Keefe, Electrical Trades, Calvert; and Matthew Ritter, CCNT, Hopewell-Loudon.
The recipient of the “Sentinel Standards for Tomorrow Scholarship” sponsored by the Vanguard-Sentinel Education Association was Brandy Hoerig, Academy of Business, Columbian.
CLYDE — The Debra Dell Foundation was established in 2005 to remember Dell, who lost her battle with cancer in 2004. Her family established a fund to assist with academic programs and activities at Clyde St. Mary School. Gene Englehart, Gene Englehart Jr. and Peggy San Gregory, all of Tiffin, serve on the board of trustees.
Children who received $100 scholarships are first-grader Kacee Hemby, daughter of John and Cheri Hemby; second-grader Leasha Bailey, daughter of Lynne and Tom Bailey; second-grader Heidi Marshall, daughter of Heather and Marc Marshall; third-grader Jeremy Booth, son of Karen and Doug Booth; fourth-grader Chloe Liebold, daughter of Michelle and Eric Liebold; and fifth-grader Emma Steinbauer, daughter of Tami and Bill Steinbauer.
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The Seneca County Medical Society selected Jaclyn Miller, a graduating senior at Old Fort High School, as the winner of its $1,000 scholarship award. Applicants must be residents of Seneca County and enrolled in an accredited educational institution in a health care or medical related program. Miller is the daughter of Kathy Miller and the late John Miller.
On Campus
WESTERVILLE — Eric Frisch, a 2004 Columbian High School graduate, is to be the student speaker at the June 15 Otterbein College commencement. Frisch has chosen the topic, “Happiness in an Uncertain World,” to present to his fellow classmates.
Frisch has been an Otterbein student since September 2004 and is to receive a bachelor’s degree in music. During his college years, he has been a musician for Otterbein Christian Fellowship, co-captain and captain of the Cardinal Marching Band drum line, and percussion section leader for the Wind Ensemble. He served on the selection committee for the current Wind Ensemble director and participated in the 2007 OPCICA band.
Achieving inclusion on the dean’s list during every quarter, Frisch also received the 2007 Ellen M. Jones ’23 Memorial Endowed Award and 2008 Cardinal Leadership awards in music and student life.
Upon graduation, he plans to remain in the Columbus area, serving as worship arts director for Centerpoint Church in Lewis Center and percussion instructor for the Otterbein marching band and the Big Walnut High School marching band. Frisch is the son of David and Lisa Frisch of Saint Clairsville.
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FREMONT — Terra Community College is to host Instant Admission Day 8 a.m.-7 p.m. June 11.
People can learn about Terra’s academics, faculty, courses and programs, and get accepted on the spot for fall semester 2008. Also, people can talk to financial aid advisers and schedule placement tests.
Terra does not have an application fee. People can bring their academic records from high school, GED or college, and if they want to discuss financial aid, they should bring their 2007 income tax records.
Those who complete an application during the event are to be eligible to win a $50 Terra CollegeStore gift certificate or one of five $25 gas cards.
No appointment is necessary for the event in Roy Klay Hall, Suite A-100. Fall classes at Terra begin Aug. 25. For more information, call (419) 559-2349.
FOSTORIA — In recognition of its child care program and its ongoing commitment to children, Wonderland received a Two-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ Bureau of Child Care and Development, the state agency responsible for licensing and promoting high standards among Ohio’s child care programs. Wonderland is the first center in Seneca County to receive this award. Step Up To Quality is available statewide. Visit www.stepuptoquality.org for more information.
During the National Safety Belt Awareness Program conducted from May 19 to June 1, the Sycamore Police Department held a safety belt poster contest at Mohawk elementary school. The winner of this year’s contest is Taylor Hushour, a fifth grader. She received a certificate of recognition from the police department and a $25 gift certificate at East of Chicago Pizza. Taylor is the daughter of Erica Harper and Larry Hushour Jr. Pictured with her above are Mohawk Elementary School Principal Carl Long and Sgt. Dave Zeis of the Sycamore Police Department.
AKRON — Abigail Miller of Tiffin received a juris doctor degree from the University of Akron.
BLUFFTON — Chad McCray, Tiffin, and Shannon Williams, New Riegel, received master’s degrees in business administration from Bluffton University.
Ashley Bloom, daughter of Kenneth and Darlene Bloom, Tiffin, earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management with a minor in coaching and wellness. Rachel Cooley, daughter of Dean and Frieda Cooley, Tiffin, earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in history.
Local graduates from Heidelberg College are Jill Tracey, Bachelor of Science in accounting and business administration, New Washington; Amanda Chaney, Bachelor of Music, Tiffin; and Erika Spitler, Bachelor of Science in education, summa cum laude, Upper Sandusky.
FOSTORIA — Tonia Groves of Fostoria is the recipient of the Fostoria Area Women Promoting Women Scholarship. Two smaller scholarships were awarded to Linda Elchert and Victoria Gramatikas.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Christopher Goshe of Tiffin received a $750 scholarship from the CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS Inc., an energy, grains and foods company.
Goshe is one of 50 students receiving scholarships through the CHS Foundation Two-Year College Scholarship Program. A total of $37,500 was awarded through the program this year.
Awards & Honors
TOLEDO — Erika Hill, daughter of Linda and Carl Hodge and spouse of Jason Hill, was awarded honors at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio.
CANTON — Local students on the dean’s list at Malone College are Julie Farrell and Amanda Theis, Republic.
BROOKINGS — Amanda Hoover of Tiffin is on the dean’s list at South Dakota State University.
FREMONT — Local students on the dean’s list at Terra Community College are Matthew Hines, Earl Smith and Jessica Smith, Attica; Michelle Kohlenberg and Jamie Twardzik, Bettsville; Shannon Morlock, Bloomville; Teri Anderson, Willie Fultz, Patrick Hooper and Jarett Marshall, Clyde; Leilani Kiser, Fostoria; Robert Caster and Sherry Yates, Green Springs; Brenda Frisby, Kansas; Noah Fox and Jessica Greer, McCutchenville; Madelyn Fries, Gregory Hendrix and Gregory Merryfield, Republic; Kevin Dininger, Sycamore; and Rachel Atchley, Ellen Bell, Nicholas Borer, Elizabeth Bouillon, Martha Brundage, Danielle Burns, Ryan Burns, Aaron Gressman, Sherrill Hammer, Carah Illig, Craig Illig, Steven Koehl, Abigail Lee, Charles Moore, Viola Schalk, Angela Schleter, Amanda Seigley, Heidi Shepherd, Ashley Tiell, Valerie Valeika, Justin Wagner, Justin West and Ryan Yeager, Tiffin.
ADA — Students on the dean’s list at Ohio Northern University are Nicholas Dutro, son of Franz and Renee Dutro, Tiffin; Kyle Gilbert, son of Steven and Nancy Gilbert, Tiffin; Katie Heckerd, daughter of Dennis and Deborah Heckerd, Bloomville; Staci Jones, daughter of Paul and Teresa Jones, Tiffin; Jaclyn Kessler, daughter of David and Martha Kessler, Republic; Andrea Lang, daughter of Rose Crabtree, Tiffin, and Mark Lang, Tiffin; Bethany Miller, daughter of Thomas and Alecia Miller, Fostoria; Brandon Price, son of Keith and Linda Price, Tiffin; Erik Reinhard, son of Theodore and Elaine Reinhard, Tiffin; Jordan Reinhart, son of Donald and Sandra Reinhart, Bascom; Erica Rumschlag, daughter of Kenneth and Janis Rumschlag, Tiffin; Cody Siebenaller, son of Joel and Susan Siebenaller, Fostoria; Joe Studer, son of Kevin and Gloria Studer, Sycamore; and Katie Weininger, daughter of Joe and Juli Weininger, Sycamore.
NORTH CANTON – Local students on the dean’s list at Walsh University are Zachary Distel, Sara Haines, Andrea Hartman, Emily Lonsway, Megan Shook, Paul Smith and Amanda Somers, Tiffin.
TOPEKA, Kan. — Whitney Tea of Clyde is on the dean’s list at Washburn University.
VALPARAISO, Ind. – Valparaiso University student Patrick Lay of Sycamore had his artwork featured in an exhibition at the university’s Brauer Museum of Art. Lay received the $50 Brauer Museum Award for his oil on canvas painting “’til we drop.” He also presented a charcoal on paper work titled “In the Waiting Room.”
He is a 2005 graduate of Calvert High School and the son of Lorraine Lay.
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