Congratulations! Nationally Recognized! - Riverside High School · 2015-08-05 · For the first...
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For the first time ever, Riverside High School has been recognized as one of the top schools in the country as determined by U.S. News & World Report. The Bronze Medal awarded to Riverside is a reflection of data collected from all the high schools in the country and how each of the schools meet certain criteria.
Shown below is how Riverside compared to Lake
County’s other two public high schools (Mentor and Willoughby South) that were also awarded Bronze Medals by U.S. News & World Report in its most recent ranking.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone for your collective efforts in helping Riverside High School be recognized as one of the best!
Congratulations!
Nationally Recognized!insiDEthis issue...
Our MISSION . . .Through a culture ofexcellence, immersestudents in educationalopportunities andempower them to excel inan interconnected world.
Summer 2015 • Vol. 17, Iss. 2
U.S. News & World Report’s List OfBest High Schools For 2015 Includes RiversideSaluting the
SeniorClassof . . .
’15’15Plus...Support Continues for Riverside Local SchoolsSenior Project ExpandsSo Long PAC, Hello WRCArt Students Colorize Concord“Graduating” Teachers and StaffNew District Website Launched
* Based on AP® exam participation rates and percentage of students passing at least one exam. The index determined which types of medals (gold, silver or bronze) were awarded to top-performing schools.
Data are based on the 2012-13 school year.
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College Readiness Index * 18.9 18.1 17.7
Mathematics Proficiency (based on OGT results) 4.1 4.3 4.2 Proficient 18% 16% 19% Accelerated 30% 24% 25% Advanced 46% 56% 50%
Reading Proficiency (based on OGT results) 3.8 4.0 3.8 Proficient 31% 27% 32% Accelerated 43% 39% 38% Advanced 23% 30% 25%
Advanced Placement® Participation Rate 25% 22% 23% Participant Passing Rate 68% 77% 70% Exams per Test Taker 2.8 3.4 3.5 Exam Pass Rate 67% 73% 68%
Total Enrollment 1,765 2,756 1,433
Student/Teacher Ratio 19:1 20:1 18:1
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In what is becoming a tradition, 96 members of the senior class — the largest number of participating students to date — took advantage of the unique opportunity to expand their educational experience outside the classroom prior to graduation by taking part in the Senior Project Program.
Endorsed by the administration and the Board of Education and spearheaded by Riverside Principal Peter Hliatzos, the Senior Project Program took place during the last two weeks of the school year and provided interested and eligible seniors the
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Senior Project Continues To Growchance to take part in meaningful independent projects of their own selection and design.
After meeting the guidelines and requirements for inclusion in the program, the students’ selected projects exposed them to people and ideas not part of their classroom experience, while giving them an opportunity to engage in educational pursuit, community service, and career exploration.
A sincere thank you goes to each of our Community Sponsors, for without their guidance and support the Senior Project Program would not be possible.
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senior Project Community sponsors . . . thank You!Adrian ElementaryAeroControlexAmTrust GroupAvery DennisonBevcorpBig Creek Veterinary HospitalBroadmoor SchoolBuckeye ElementaryCandy Barks PhotographyCBC MagazineCentury 21 HomeStarChardon High SchoolCleveland CavaliersCleveland ClinicConcord OrthodonticsConcord Twp. Fire Dept.Crossroads Veterinary HospitalCT ConsultantsDyna-Green
Family Eyecare ClinicFlight OptionsGarfield ElementaryGolden Crust BakeryGreat Lakes PharmacyHadden ElementaryHale Road ElementaryHalPro Fire and SafetyHands On Physical TherapyIndependence ExcavatingJack Arra’s Salon and SpaJordak ElementaryJudie Nicole’sKinderCareKPMGL.E.O. Credit UnionLake County CaptainsLake County Common Pleas Ct.Lake Health
Lake Humane SocietyLakeMed NursingLancer InsuranceLaura Gills DesignLake County Educ. Service CenterLeroy Elementary SchoolLew’s Realiable Heat & Air Cond.Lincoln ElectricLubrizolMadison Avenue ElementaryMadison Tool & DyeLake County YMCA-MadisonMarc’sMelridge Elementary MJ Chrzanowski, DDSOrchard Hollow ElementaryOur Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPainesville City Local SchoolsPainesville Twp. Fire Dept.
Parma NeurologyPet Hospital of WilloughbyPolaris EngineeringRain Wedding PlanningSeidman Cancer CenterSt. Gabriel SchoolSt. Ignatius High SchoolStaffing SolutionsSterisUnited States Marine Corp.University HospitalU.S. Army RecruitmentWaite Hill Police Dept.Walking & Chewing Gum StudiosWilloughby Fire Dept.Willoughby-Eastlake City SchoolsWillowick Middle School
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Voters’ Support ContinuesOn May 5, 2015, voters
within the Riverside Local School District, along with Painesville City Local Schools, Perry Local Schools, and Madison Local Schools, once again showed their support by renewing the Lake County School Financing District Levy. This was the sixth consecutive time the Joint Financing Levy has been voted on and approved since 1990.
By combining the taxpayers and tax values
from all four districts, the revenue from this levy is distributed based on each district’s student
enrollment. The Riverside Local Schools account for 49% of the total value of the combined districts and will receive approximately $2.3 million, or 6% of its general operating budget.
Riverside is a community of great pride! Thank you for your ongoing support of our school district and the students we serve.
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lEt’s go BEaVErs!
New Season, New ConferenceWhen Riverside High School athletic teams
head into competition this school year, they will be doing so as a member of the new Western Reserve Conference.
After 18 years as a member of the Premier Athletic Conference, Riverside High School will team up with former PAC members Chardon, Madison, Eastlake North and Willoughby South in the new WRC. They will be joined by Kenston, which is coming from the Chagrin Valley Conference; and Brush and Mayfield, which are both arriving from the Northeast Ohio Conference.
This will be the fourth edition of the Western Reserve Conference with Riverside taking part for the second time. The Beavers were previously members of the second version of the WRC from 1949-51.
One of the first teams to play under the banner of the WRC will be the football team, which kicks off its season at Perry on Friday, August 28. The home opener on Friday, September 4 against West Geauga will start at 7:30 p.m. following the
annual pregame tailgate party held directly behind the school. After the home game against Harvey on Friday, September 11, which also starts at 7:30 p.m., all remaining contests will kick off at 7:00 p.m.
Date Opponent Time Event
Fri., Aug. 28 @ Perry 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 4 vs. WEst gEauga 7:30 p.m. Pregame Tailgate Party
Fri., Sept. 11 vs. HarVEY 7:30 p.m. Mass Band
Fri., Sept. 18 @ Kenston * 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 25 vs. nortH * 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 2 @ madison * 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 9 vs. BrusH * 7:00 p.m. Homecoming/Alumni Band
Fri., Oct. 16 @ Chardon * 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 23 vs. soutH * 7:00 p.m. Senior Parent Night
Fri., Oct. 30 @ mayfield * 7:00 p.m.
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* Western Reserve Conference game Home games in CAPS
Eleven art students from Riverside High School recently shared their creative talents by artistically painting fire hydrants in Concord Township, along with a couple of hydrants on the Riverside Campus. Located in the Ledgewood Crossing at the Falls neighborhood, the hydrants were transformed based on the theme of local pride.
Under the direction of Riverside art teacher Jessica Presutti Biller, and assisted by art teachers Drew Hartmann and Skip Jamison, the following students took part in this project: Sara Apanavicius, Madison Bell, Dan Coon, Clara Hach, Jeremy Janota, Emily Lupica, Jacob Mackin, Olivia Mayer, David Mohr, Jenna Palek, and Renee Williamson.
As shown by the sampling of the students’ work, designs ranged from baseball and nautical motifs to celebrating rock and roll music.
Debra Esker facilitated this project for Concord Township and focused on keeping the students safe and comfortable during the day. Other organizations that graciously provided support for this community outreach activity included Laketran (donated
transportation to and from the development), City of Painesville (donated the paint), Concord Fire and Maintenance Departments (provided general support and supplies), and Quail Hollow Resort (provided golf carts for monitoring the project within the development). Thank you to all for making the day extremely successful and allowing us to showcase our students’ talent within our community.
This is the second time Riverside students have painted hydrants in Concord with the first being in the Far Hills Drive neighborhood.
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Students Add Creativity To Concord
Did YouKnow . . .. . . members of theClass of 2015 continuingtheir education requestedfinal transcripts be sentto the following collegesand universities, butwere not limited to:
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Parents: Mark Hansz and Miriam HanszSiblings: Andy (19), Rachel (16)Residence: LeroyElementary School: Leroy, MelridgeMiddle School: LaMuthMost Challenging Class: Freshman Geometry since drawing shapes has never been a strong point of mine.Extracurriculars: Cross Country, Track and FieldExtracurriculars (non-school): Youth Group, 4-HCollege Plans: The Ohio State University, Honors ProgramMajor: Behavior Neuroscience, Pre-MedThe best thing about Riverside and the Riverside Local Schools: The amazing staff who genuinely care that you exist and probably have questions.Advice for future Riverside graduates: Don’t take life too seriously. It’s no fun that way.
Congratulations!
Head Of The Class Of 2015 . . . Keith Hansz Valedictorian, Class of 2015
Parents: Mike and Barbara MooreSiblings: Stephen (21)Residence: Painesville TownshipElementary School: Madison AvenueMiddle School: LaMuthMost Challenging Class: AP Chemistry. There was a lot of work to do and you had to understand what you were doing.Extracurriculars: Riverside Regiment, Swimming, Drama ClubExtracurriculars (non-school): First Church of Christ Youth Group, Blue Rock Christian Camp VolunteerCollege Plans: Milligan College, Honors ProgramMajor: UndecidedThe best thing about Riverside and the Riverside Local Schools: The teachers. They are always willing to go the extra mile for us.Advice for future Riverside graduates: Don’t be so caught up in trying to get out of Riverside that you miss out on opportunities to enjoy your time in high school.
sara moore Valedictorian, Class of 2015
Albion CollegeAshland University
Auburn Career Center Adult EducationBaldwin Wallace University
Bowling Green State UniversityBrevard College
Brown Aveda InstituteCapital University
Cleveland State UniversityCollege of Wooster
Columbus College of Art & DesignColumbus State Community College
Denison UniversityEdinboro University
Florida State UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityGreen Mountain College
Harford Community CollegeHigh Point University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
John Carroll UniversityKent State University
Kent State University-AshtabulaKent State University-Geauga
Lake Erie CollegeLakeland Community College
Liberty UniversityMarietta CollegeMiami UniversityMilligan College
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Valedictorians And Salutatorian
Parents: Akyempem and Erica OwusuSiblings: Whitney (27), Osei (24)Residence: Concord TownshipElementary School: Liberty Ridge (Woodbury, MN)Middle School: Lake Midddle (Woodbury, MN)Most Challenging Class: Honors Chemistry. Mr. Lark really challenged the class. Whenever we had a question, he would not just tell us the answer. He would make us figure it out, which is a method of teaching that allowed me to learn a lot and understand the content.Extracurriculars: Soccer, Cross Country, Symphonic Ensemble BandExtracurriculars (non-school): Club Soccer, Hospital VolunteerCollege Plans: University of PittsburghMajor: Pre-MedThe best thing about Riverside and the Riverside Local Schools: The sports. My involvement encouraged teamwork, stressed the importance of working hard, and has helped me in many ways, even outside of sports.Advice for future Riverside graduates: Always stay focused on your studies, but also get involved in extracurriculars and attend many school events. Don’t be in a rush to get out of high school. Enjoy the time you get to spend with friends.
Kerry owusu Valedictorian, Class of 2015
Parents: David and Kris BucholtzSiblings: Jared (16), Aaron (13)Residence: Painesville TownshipElementary School: Hadden, MelridgeMiddle School: LaMuthMost Challenging Class: AP Chemistry because it challenged me to master a lot of material quickly.Extracurriculars: Soccer (4 years), Soccer Captain (2 years), National Honor SocietyExtracurriculars (non-school): Club SoccerCollege Plans: University of AlabamaMajor: UndecidedThe best thing about Riverside and the Riverside Local Schools: The people. Throughout my years as a Riverside student, I have had many great teachers and have made many amazing friends.Advice for future Riverside graduates: Don’t be afraid to try new things and never underestimate yourself and what you can do.
Emily Bucholtz Salutatorian, Class of 2015
Muskingum UniversityNorthern Kentucky University
Ohio Northern UniversityOhio State University
Ohio State University Agric. Tech. Inst.Ohio University
Otterbein UniversityPittsburgh Technical Institute
Stautzenberger CollegeStevenson University
United States Air ForceUnited States Army
United States Army National GuardUnited States Marines
United States NavyUniversity of Akron
University of AlabamaUniversity of Cincinnati
University of DaytonUniversity of Findlay
University of Mount UnionUniversity of Pittsburgh
University of ToledoUrsuline College
Westminster CollegeXavier University
Youngstown State University
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Congratulations!
The Graduating Class Of 2015Tanya Alejandra Adon SP
Summer Marie Allport
Shania Marie Anderson LCCA LCCS
Kyle Martin Andree LCCA LCCS
Joseph Robert Antalik
Dylan Tyler Augusta
Bailey Elizabeth Baker A H SP
Timothy Joseph Balazs
Collin James Baldwin
Brianna Rae Ball SP
Gabrielle Lee Ball SP
Austin Richard James Barron
Courtney Amber Baucher LCCA
Justin Robert Belle A SP
David Michael Benadum
Vanessa Marie Blackburn
Jeffery Thomas Blaha A
Sara Ashley Blair
Anthony Tyler Bolaney
Juliana Brehun
Brittany Taylor Broski SP
John Ballard Brown
Scott Daniel Brundage
Veronica Nicole Bryant
Emily Jayne Bucholtz A H SP
James Paul Bull
Daniel S. Bush
Christian Alexander Caldwell SP
Caroline Renee Carlisle A N3 SP
Juliana Therese Carlson CTA
Austin James Carmigiano SP
Chad Alan Caruso
Jayson Lee Cassity
Alyssa Lauren Catalano A SP
George Dale Chapman
Michael Anthony Charnow
Celestino Chavez SP
Domenic Paolo Cici
Adam Gregory Cimperman A
Cassidy Marie Clifford
Olivia Irene Collier
Radames Colon
Daniel Edward Coon
Trevor James Coumos SP
Mary Beth Crouser
Johnathan Wayne Crowe
Giovanni Nickolas D’Angelo
Andrew Scott DeBacker A
Alyssa Morgan Deininger SP
Nicholas Gene Denman
Derek Jeffrey Dernier
Cassandra Helen Dickinson
Eryn Alysse Dineen SP
Joshua Joseph Dolan
Stephen Joseph Dolan SP
Lindsey Elise Dorka
Kelly Ann Duffy CTA
Brianna Nicole Janz
Irineo Antiono Jaramillo Brumbaugh
Eric David Jeddy A LCCA LCCS
Tyreece Rameil Jeffries
Angela Pearl Jernejcic
Nicole Rose Johnson SP
Sommer Leigh Joles A SP
Marcus Devonte Jones SP
Robert Everett Jones
Walker C. Jones
Carly Rebecca-Lee Jordan SP
Thomas Zachary Justice
Victoria Lynne Karpuszka A H N3 SP
Brooke Alexandra Kaydo LCCA
Jessica Ann Kidd
Jennifer Lynn Kilgore SP
Daniel Joseph Kinkelaar SP
Tyler Donald Klimek
Kyle Steven Knapp SP
Magnolia Francine Knavel
Jessica Michelle Knuff A SP
Robert Ryan Kobus
Timothy James Kochevar
Andrew O’Flaherty Koerner
Jacob O’Flaherty Koerner
Caitlyn Jennifer Kokal A
Frances Helen Kokos A H
Haley Lynn Kowalewski A H LCCA LCCS
William Christian Krcal
Ronald Anthony Krsolovic A H SP
Andrew Charles Kuhn
Guste Kuizaitis LCCA
Joseph Walter Kunsman
Kristen Lee Kurlich LCCA
Nicole Lyn Kurlich LCCA
Lindsay Carol Laing SP
Olivia Grace Lendvay A SP
Alexandra Nichole Leoson
Jennifer Ashley Licis A H
Anthony Lilly
Jessica Ann Limbers SP
Tristen Xavier Lizer
Randy David Llamas
Danielle Kay Locher
Andrew John Loehr
Donovan James Logar A
Samuel Vaughn Lograsso H
Paige Aubree Lohr CTA
Danielle Nicol Lorek
Alexander James Lory
Carissa Suzanne Love SP
Kyle Allan Lowe
Madison Rae Lubman A H LCCA LCCS
Timothy Jeremiah Lyons
Amber Lynn Maffit
Jonah Magid A H SP
Courtney Jean Mahoney
Christopher Thomas Dwyer
Grant Edward Egensperger SP
Jordan Tanaya Ekstrand
Michael Paul Emond
Tyler Michael Emrisko
Andrew Robert Engert
Gage Matthew Ervine
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Evans A
Eric Peter Fiedler
Richard Joseph Anthony Fiore SP
Kirsten Ashley Fogle SP
Julia Allyn Foley LCCA
Amanda Marie Fortuna A SP
Brianna Marie Frank LCCA
Jilliann Elizabeth Frey SP
Ryan James Gallion
Robert Michael Garner A H
Jessica Ann Germovsek SP
Chad Regis Gillenwater CTA
Alexa Leigh Glover
Tanner James Goletz SP
Elliott Victor Graniteo SP
Kellie Elizabeth Grieneisen A
Alexander Peter Griesmer A H
Amanda Ann Griesmer A
Mackenzie Louise Griffiths SP
Zachary McLean Griggs
Jessica Marie Habat
Timothy Ross Hamblin
Caitriona Lea Hambrecht
Keith Allen Hansz A H SP
Caleigh Elizabeth Harding SP
Brianna Patricia Hayes SP
Hannah Keirsten Hedrick A SP
Elise Mackenzie Helmick A H
Jacob Daniel Henderson
Steve Herczeg
Austin James Hess SP
Matthew Loren Hess SP
Alexander Davis Hill
Kailey Elizabeth Hiner A SP
Chaneya Lorraine Hobson CTA
Hana Hodali
Robert Roy Hoover SP
Lauren Taylor Horst
Jordan Mackenzie Hosta LCCA
Erika Lynn Hovlik
Christian Alexander Hufgard
Kenneth Christopher Hughes
Chelsey L. Hutson
Anthony Joseph Iliano SP
Brittany Nicole Ioffe A H SP
Brian Anthony Irish
Sara Ruth Jackman
Marshall Preston Jackson
Hannah Marie Jacomin
Soren Jaffe A H
KeyA Award of MeritCTA Career/Technical Award of MeritH Honors DiplomaCTH Career/Technical Honors DiplomaN National Honor SocietyN2 National Honor Society 2-year memberN3 National Honor Society 3-year memberLCCA PSEO Lakeland Community College Associate of Arts DegreeLCCS PSEO Lakeland Community College Associate of Science DegreeSP Senior Project
Class OfficersPresident
Caroline CarlisleVice President
Caleigh Harding• • •
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Congratulations!
Good Luck In The FutureJeremy Francis Maiher
James Jacob Marizek SP
Matthew Bradley Marteney
Devon Martin
Joshua Michael Martin
Rebecca McKenzie Martin A N2 SP
Jessica Renee Marut A N3 SP
Jack Randall Maxwell SP
Katelynn Ann Mayhugh CTA
Molly Elizabeth McBride
Gavin Richard McCrudden
Jake Joseph McCullough A H LCCA LCCS
Thomas Richard McEaneney
Paul Richard McGlothin
Francis Patrick McKeon
Briana Rose Messenger LCCA
Ryan Kenneth Messer A H
Makenna Leigh Mezget A H
Anthony Salvatore Milicia
Jacob Joseph Militello
Dylan Michael Miller
Jarod Timothy Miller
Paige Lauren Miller SP
Ian William Minnick A SP
Brianah Tayler Misosky CTA SP
Jessica Sabrina Molinyawe
Bradley J. Molyneux
Blake Austin Moore A
Sara Irene Moore A H
Evan Gregory Moran
Lauren Marie Murowsky SP
Jared Andrew Murphy
Rosemarie Ann Nagy A H N3
Nicole Renee Neely SP
Brittany Alannah Ness
Chelsea L. Ness
Ian Joseph Nickels CTA
William Michael Nobbe
Logan Daniel Norred SP
Zachary McKenzie Novak A H SP
Kyle Austin O’Connor
Michael Keil O’Connor SP
Wesley J. O’Neil
Mary Rose O’Neill A H
Mia Katharine Olley
Brian Christopher Osgood
Timothy Justin Overberger
Antwoine Maurice Owens SP
Kerry Akosua Owusu A H
Taylor Marie Palumbo
Jillian Patrice Pavlik
Emma Kristina Pecek
Samuel Edward Pekarcik
Brett Robert Peters A
Caitlin Renee Peterson
Jeremiah Webster Peterson
Mercedes Marie Peterson
Hallie Nicole Sonday
Nicole Elizabeth Sonday
Celina Lynn Sotka
Adam Michael Spiesman A H N3 SP
Jacob Benjamin Spiesman A H
Dylan Michael Sproul
Adam Klement Steingel
Alen Strmac SP
Tessa Marie Strong SP
Mark Manring Sturdevant A
John Gregory Suba
Stone Robert Sudyk
Taylor Marie Sulzbach A H
Kevin Joseph Sulzer
Dustin Joseph Swails
Breanne Victoria Swiger SP
Dakota Talmadge Talikka
Hunter Lee Talikka
Peri Nickole Tarrow
Teri Bionca Taylor SP
De-A-Voni Stephan Temnikar SP
Kara M. Temple CTA
Matthew John Thomas
Cody Joseph Thompson
Cora Delphine Thompson
Rachel Louise Todd CTA SP
Sara Jessica Tomko A SP
Cierra Jean Toth A H SP
Krista Elise Toth CTA
Alyssa Jean Turoczy CTA
Sarah Audree Urch
Vincent Michael Vaccariello
Zachary Alexander Van Pelt
Karl Thomas Vild
Bailey Marie Villa
Alexis Rose Vitanza A SP
Anastasia Ariel Wachhaus
Maysie Malloy Walker A
Gillian Elizabeth Waters
Rizpah Estelle Waytes SP
Cort Preston Weaver CTA
BreAnna Nichole Weigel
Alexis Jane Wells CTA SP
Emily Ann Wheeler
Wade Jeffrey Wilde
Jenna Leigh Wojkowski A H N2 SP
Abby Margaret Wolfe
Brianna Rebecca-Jean Wolfe CTA SP
Bryan Michael Woltman
Derek Oliver Woods
Becca Lauren Zalar CTA
Sonata Petraviciute SP
Sereana Anne Phillipp-Channel
Trent Micheal Piccirillo SP
Olivia Rose Pierce A LCCA
Ashley Christine Plassard N3 LCCA
Katie Lynn Plickert
Julia Cay Popely SP
Samantha M. Potts A
Matthew John Powalie
Melissa Ann Prileson A SP
Molly Grace Princic
Madison Marie Prucey A
Nicholas Scott Pruter
Arianna Patricia Joy Quirk
Joshua James Raines CTA
Caleb Pryce Rakovec SP
Ranulfo Jounior Razo
Benjamin Eric Reed H
Cody A. Reynolds SP
Adam Nicholas Ricci
Hayley Marie Ricci A H SP
James Darryl Riddle, Jr.
Zachary Christian Ristimaki
Benjamin Douglas Robinson
Jade Elizabeth Rodriguez
Tara Lynn Rogers
Chloe Loren Rosenberger A
Abigail Elizabeth Rothfuss SP
Timothy J. Russell
Carly Nicole Rymers SP
Kirsten Marie Salminen A
Cierra Channing Santay SP
Karissa Michaela Sasu LCCA
Alyssa M. Savoca A
Victoria Lyn Scheuer A N3
Nicholas Daniel Schmidt LCCS
Jacob Tyler Schossow
Nicholas Lawrence Schoval SP
Adam Jacob Schutt A H N2 LCCA LCCS
Hannah Rose Schwendeman A LCCA LCCS
Sean Brady Scott A H
Katelyn Marie Selleny SP
Kyle Jon Sellers
Tyler Paul Semak
Kayli Renee Senedak A H N2 SP
Steven Gabrial Setele
Trenton Thomas Seyler
Branden Johnathan Shaffer
Amy Catherine Shook A
Noelle E. Shook A SP
Jack Yosuke Silver A H SP
Jamie Nicole Simer
Kyle A. Simmons
Timothy Lawrence Slocombe A H LCCA
Ashley Lynn Smith SP
Joseph Robert Snyderwine N2
Shayna Ashley Soltesz SP
Did YouKnow . . .. . . the Class of 2015at Riverside High Schoolis comprised of 336graduating seniors.
• • •. . . of the 336 seniorsin the Class of 2015,26% earned anAward of Merit orCareer/TechnicalAward of Merit upongraduation.
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Art Award, Excellence in Visual Arts (4 years) — Brittany Broski, Emily Bucholtz, Celestino Chavez,
Michael Emond, Olivia Lendvay, Tara Rogers
Art Award, Excellence in Visual Arts (3 years) — Elliott Graniteo, Nicole Johnson, Abby Wolfe
Art Award, Most Improved in Visual Arts — Ranulfo Razo
Auburn Career Center American Red Cross Blood Drive Scholarship — Chaneya Hobson
Auburn Career Center Award of Distinction — Jeffery Blaha (Welding),
Bradley Molyneux (Automotive Technology), Katelynn Mayhugh (Allied Health Technology),
Nicholas Pruter (Sports Medicine), Krista Toth (Patient Care Technician),
Cort Weaver (Advanced Manufacturing), Brianna Wolfe (Cosmetology)
Auburn Career Center Best Portfolio — Jeffery Blaha (Welding), Kelly Duffy (Culinary Arts),
Randy Llamas (Construction), Rachel Todd (Cosmetology), Krista Toth (Patient Care Technician)
Auburn Career Center Career and Technical Association Scholarship — Kelly Duffy
Auburn Career Center Perfect Attendance, Two Years — Ryan Gallion, Kara Temple
Buckeye Boys State — Justin Belle, Stephen Dolan, Keith Hansz, Tim Slocombe
Buckeye Girls State — Bailey Baker, Victoria Karpuszka, Frances Kokos, Madison Lubman,
Rebecca Martin, Alyssa Savoca
Christina M. Hillyer Memorial Scholarship — Ashley Plassard
David R. Baker Memorial Scholarship — Jessica Habat, Zachary Novak
Exchange Club of Painesville Scholarship — Keith Hansz, Paige Miller
Foreign Exchange Students — Mattia Bergozza (Italy), Tamera Ohlig (Germany),
Tobias Pfeifer (Germany), Kevin Turbang (Belgium)
John Philip Sousa Award — Ian Minnick
Leadership Lake County — Caroline Carlisle, Jennifer Licis, Rosemarie Nagy, Rizpah Waytes
Learning About Business (LAB) — Caroline Carlisle, Richard Fiore, Jennifer Licis, Brett Peters,
Caleb Rakovec, Alyssa Turoczy
Medical Mutual of Ohio Scholarship — Kerry Owusu
National Honor Society Scholarship — Ashley Plassard, Kayli Senedak
National Merit Finalist — Emily Bucholtz
National School Choral Award — Jillian Pavlik
Painesville Rotary Academic Award — Emily Bucholtz
Painesville and Mentor Rotary Clubs Male Lead in a Musical — Kyle Andree
Painesville and Mentor Rotary Clubs Male Support in a Drama/Comedy — Tim Kochevar
Phi Betta Kappa Award — Emily Bucholtz
Photography Award, Excellence in Photography — Jessica Germovsek, Tessa Strong
PSEO Lakeland Community College Associate of Arts Degree — Shania Anderson, Kyle Andree,
Courtney Baucher, Julia Foley, Brianna Frank, Jordan Hosta, Eric Jeddy, Brooke Kaydo,
Haley Kowalewski, Guste Kuizaitis, Nicole Kurlich, Kristen Kurlich, Madison Lubman,
Jake McCullough, Briana Messenger, Olivia Pierce, Ashley Plassard, Karissa Sasu, Adam Schutt,
Hannah Schwendeman, Tim Slocombe
Class Of 2015 Scholarships & AwardsDid YouKnow . . .. . . the Class of 2015’spost high school plansinclude:54% – 4-year college28% – 2-year college5% – Technical School4% – Military9% – Work
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PSEO Lakeland Community College Associate of Science Degree — Shania Anderson, Kyle Andree,
Eric Jeddy, Haley Kowalewski, Madison Lubman, Jake McCullough, Nicholas Schmidt,
Adam Schutt, Hannah Schwendeman
Riverside Booster Club Scholarship — Bailey Baker, Ronald Krsolovic
Riverside High School Alumni Scholarship — Emily Bucholtz, Jack Silver, Jenna Wojkowski
Riverside RBI Club Scholarship — Jake McCullough
RLEA Teachers’ Memorial Scholarship — Caroline Carlisle, Alex Griesmer, Keith Hansz, Sara Moore,
Adam Spiesman, Alyssa Turoczy
RLEEF – Dr. Mary A. Porter Memorial Scholarship — Angela Jernejcic
RLEEF – George E. Inscho, Jr. Scholarship — Paige Miller
RLEEF – Henry F. LaMuth Memorial Scholarship — Elise Helmick
RLEEF – Janice R. Wunderlich Scholarship — Keith Hansz
RLEEF – John J. Weiss Scholarship — Ashley Plassard
Robotics Team — David Benadum, Josh Raines, Adam Schutt, Cody Thompson, Cort Weaver,
Derek Woods
Technology Award, Excellence in Technology — Benjamin Reed, Mark Sturdevant
Timothy L. Battista Memorial Scholarship — Benjamin Reed
U.S. Army Entry — James Marizek, Jared Murphy
U.S. Army National Guard Entry — Chelsea Ness, Tyler Semak, Stone Sudyk, BreAnna Weigel
U.S. Army Scholar-Athlete Award — Eric Jeddy, Makenna Mezget
U.S. Marines Band Award–Semper Fi Music Award — Ian Minnick
U.S. Marines Entry — Marshall Jackson, Randy Llamas, Caleb Rakovec, Dustin Swails, Zachary Van Pelt
U.S. Marines Scholar-Athlete Award — Ronald Krsolovic, Rosemarie Nagy
U.S. Marines Scholar Award — Keith Hansz
U.S. Navy Entry — Jayson Cassity
Willoughby Frontier Days Safety Forces Gratitude Scholarship — Alexis Wells
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“Graduating” Teachers and Staff MembersIn addition to the 336 graduating seniors from
the Class of 2015, the Riverside Local Schools also said farewell to some other familiar faces.
The end of the 2014-15 school year marked the retirement of nine dedicated teachers and staff members who have served the District for a combined 169 years.
Thanks to each and every one for their many years of service. May you each enjoy a happy and healthy retirement!
name Position school Years*Robert Edmisten Fleet Tech District 8 yearsDebrah Gifford Vocal Music Teacher Elementary Schools 25 yearsRuth Hobart Vocational Education Teacher Riverside Campus 1 yearDenise Kulpa Math Teacher LaMuth Middle School 16 yearsVivian Potter Transportation Operator District 30 yearsThomas Schuette Language Arts Teacher Riverside Campus 20 yearsRobin Shelley Language Arts Teacher Riverside Campus 30 yearsPamela Stevenson Business/Technology Teacher Riverside Campus 25 yearsPatti Weinstein Literacy Coach District 14 years
* Years of service to the Riverside Local Schools 169 years
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Athletic Accomplishments Fill YearCongratulations are in order for all of our
student athletes and coaching staffs for another successful year. Listed below are some of the
Cross Country, BoysRegional Qualifiers
Cross Country, girlsAbby Baker, Regional QualifierKatie Durisin, News-Herald First Team, Regional Qualifier; State Qualifier; Set school record (18:49)
FootballCameron Jefferies, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Defensive Back; Northeast Lakes All-District Special MentionMarcus Jones, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Running Back; Northeast Lakes All-District First Team Athlete; All-Ohio Special Mention; News-Herald Senior Bowl; Set school records for single season and career rushing yardsJack Maxwell, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Linebacker; Northeast Lakes All-District Second Team PunterPaul McGlothin, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Offensive Lineman; News-Herald Senior BowlJohn Suba, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Defensive Lineman; Northeast Lakes All-District Second Team Defensive Lineman; News-Herald Senior Bowl
golfUndefeated PAC Champs (fourth consecutive PAC Championship); Sectional Runners-up; District QualifiersBrian Irish, News-Herald First TeamEric Jeddy, News-Herald First Team; PAC Tournament MedalistMatt Thomas, State Qualifier
VolleyballUndefeated PAC Champs; District ChampsJess Marut, News-Herald First Team
gymnasticsPayton Mackey, State Qualifier (beam)
swimming, BoysPAC ChampionsNate Jerry, PAC Champion 50 Free, 100 Free, 200 Free RelayJack Silver, PAC Champion 200 Free, 200 Free RelayMark Silver, PAC Champion 100 Breaststroke, 200 Free RelayNick Shambaugh, PAC Champion 200 Free Relay
swimming, girlsRebecca Arn, PAC Champion 100 BackstrokeJessica Germovsek, Academic All-AmericanFrankie Kokos, Academic All-AmericanSara Moore, Academic All-AmericanKatarina Valentic, PAC Champion 200 IM, 100 Breaststroke
WrestlingJake Militello, PAC Champion; Sectional Champion; State Qualifier (alt.)
BaseballJake McCullough, News-Herald First Team
softballPAC Champions
track & Field, BoysCameron Jefferies, District Champion Long Jump; State Qualifier Long Jump
track & Field, girlsHanna Cole, PAC Champion 100 Hurdles; Regional Qualifer 300 HurdlesKatie Durisin, Regional Qualifier 1600, 3200Brittany Ioffe, Regional Qualifier Pole Vault
more noteworthy accomplishments earned by our student-athletes and coaches during the 2014-15 school year.
Did YouKnow . . .. . . Senior Brittany Ioffe
tied the school record in the
pole vault this year with a
leap of 9' 6".• • •
. . . Bill Ross surpassed 100
career victories this season
as varsity softball coach at
Riverside High School.• • •
meet the teams nightMark your calendar for Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Join us in the Riverside Stadium for the formal introduction of the high school fall sports teams and coaches, as well as a preview performance by the Riverside Regiment marching band.
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August 18 Tuesday 8th Grade Orientation for students A-L – 9:00-10:30 a.m.August 19 Wednesday 8th Grade Orientation for students M-Z – 9:00-10:30 a.m.August 24 Monday First day of school, classes begin for Grades 1–12August 25 Tuesday Kindergarten Orientation and Conferences for AM Classes / Full DayAugust 26 Wednesday Kindergarten Orientation and Conferences for PM ClassesAugust 27 Thursday First day of school for Preschool and KindergartenSeptember 7 Monday Labor Day – no schoolOctober 9 Friday Teacher In-service – no classesOctober 15 Thursday End of First Attendance Period
October 16 Friday Fall Break, no school – NEOEA DayNovember 3 Tuesday Election Day, no schoolNovember 25 Wednesday Thanksgiving Vacation begins (through Nov. 27) – no schoolNovember 30 Monday School re-opens Monday, November 30, 2015December 18 Friday End of Second Attendance Period / End of First Semester
December 21 Monday Winter Vacation begins (through Jan. 1, 2016) – no schoolJanuary 4 Monday Teachers’ Records Day – no classesJanuary 5 Tuesday School re-opens / Second Semester begins Tuesday, January 5, 2016January 18 Monday Martin Luther King Day – no schoolJanuary 29 Friday Teacher In-service – no classesFebruary 15 Monday Presidents’ Day – no schoolMarch 16 Wednesday End of Third Attendance Period
March 25 Friday Spring Vacation begins (through April 1, 2016) – no schoolApril 4 Monday School re-opens Monday, April 4, 2016April 15 Friday Teacher In-service – no classesMay 26 Thursday Last day for seniorsMay 27 Friday Memorial Day Break (through May 30, 2016) – no schoolMay 31 Tuesday School re-opens Tuesday, May 31, 2016June 2 Thursday End of Fourth Attendance Period. Last day for students
June 5 Sunday Commencement
2015-2016 sCHool YEar
Riverside Local Schools District CalendarFall 2015open House scheduleBuckeye Elementary Mon., August 31 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Tues., September 1 (Grades 3-5)
Hadden Elementary Wed., August 26 (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Hale road Elementary Wed., September 2 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Thurs., September 3 (Grades 3-5)
leroy Elementary Mon., August 31 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Tues., September 1 (Grades 3-5)
madison ave. Elementary Wed., August 26 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Thurs., August 27 (Grades 3-5)
melridge Elementary Wed., August 26 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Thurs., August 27 (Grades 3-5)
lamuth middle school Mon., August 24 (Grade 6) Tues., August 25 (Grade 7)
riverside Campus Tues., September 8 (Grades 8-12)
PlEasE notE:new to the District?Enrollment registration for all newstudents for the 2015-16 school year, regardless of grade level, will be conducted at the Board Office at the Riverside Campus.
NOTE: Hazardous weather and/or other unfore-seen circumstances may force an alteration of this calendar in order to comply with State law. In the event weather or other calamities require additional hours of student attendance, those hours will be added commencing Friday, June 3, 2016.
upcoming riverside local schoolsBoard of Education meetings
All meetings are held in the ConferenceRoom at Riverside High School and beginat 7:00 p.m. Please visit the District websitefor any updates or meeting changes.August 25, 2015 November 17, 2015September 22, 2015 December 8, 2015October 27, 2015
Attendance and Grading Periods for 2015-16 Period START Interim Period ENDFirst Period Mon., August 24 Wed., September 16 Thurs., October 15Second Period Mon., October 19 Wed., November 18 Fri., December 18Third Period Tues., January 5 Wed. February 10 Wed., March 16Fourth Period Thurs., March 17 Wed., April 27 Thurs., June 2
Parent-Teacher Conferences for 2015-16School Day TimeLaMuth Middle School Wed., November 4 4:00 – 8:00 pmALL Elementary Schools Thurs., November 5 4:00 – 8:00 pmLaMuth Middle School Tues., November 10 4:00 – 8:00 pmALL Elementary Schools Wed., November 11 4:00 – 8:00 pmRHS/JRW Campus Thurs., November 12 4:00 – 8:00 pmALL Elementary Schools Tues., November 17 4:00 – 8:00 pmRHS/JRW Campus Wed., November 18 4:00 – 8:00 pmLaMuth Middle School Thurs., November 19 4:00 – 8:00 pm
RHS/JRW Campus Curriculum Night Thurs., February 11, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pm
ALL Elementary Schools Tues., February 23, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pmRHS/JRW Campus Tues., February 23, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pmLaMuth Middle School Wed., February 24, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pm
riVErsiDE loCalsCHool DistriCtBoard of EducationThomas Hach, President, 216-650-7607Jennifer Harden, Vice President, 440-759-7983Belinda Grassi, Member, 440-487-1599Pam Johnson, Member, 440-350-0245Jack Miley, Member, 440-796-7454Central administration officeMr. James Kalis, SuperintendentMr. Michael A. Rock, Treasurer585 Riverside Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-0668riverside CampusMr. Peter Hliatzos, Principal585 Riverside Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-3341 (Riverside)440-352-3345 (J.R.W.)Henry F. lamuth middle schoolMr. Chris Rateno, Principal6700 Auburn Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-354-4394Buckeye ElementaryMs. Cassandre Smolen, Principal175 Buckeye Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-2191Clyde C. Hadden ElementaryMs. Michelle Walker, Principal1800 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-354-4414Hale road ElementaryMr. Timothy St. Clair, Principal56 Hale Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-2300leroy ElementaryMr. Greg Miller, Principal13613 Painesville-Warren Rd., Painesville, Ohio 44077440-358-8750madison avenue ElementaryMs. Traci Shantery, Principal845 Madison Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-357-6171melridge ElementaryMrs. Julie Weber6689 Melridge Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-3854
lEgislatorsThe following elected officials serve the residents of theRiverside Local School District:ohio senate 18th DistrictSenator John EklundSenate Building, 1 Capitol Square, 1st FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215 • 614-644-7718 (voice)Email: [email protected] House of rep. 60th DistrictRepresentative John M. Rogers77 S. High Street, 10th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215614-466-7251 (voice) • 614-719-3962 (fax)Email: [email protected] House of rep. 61st DistrictRepresentative Ron Young77 S. High Street, 13th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215614-644-6074 (voice) • 614-719-3963 (fax)Email: [email protected] Board of EducationSarah Fowler, District 72952 State Route 45, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084440-563-8535 (voice)Email: [email protected]
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New Website Up And RunningThe Riverside Local School District is
proud to announce the launch of its new website. This initiative was bourn from the District’s strategic planning process. With input from teachers, staff, students, and community members, the updated www.riversidelocalschools.com has been more than a year in the making.
Designed as a primary source of communication between the District and community, the new website provides relevant, timely, and useful information. From teacher pages and a sortable calendar of events to easy access to MySchoolBucks and Infinite Campus, visitors will enjoy the completely updated makeover of the site.
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New Hall Of Fame InducteesThe Riverside High School Hall
of Fame will soon be adding five new inductees to its list of outstanding alumni, athletes, faculty and staff. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 7 in the David W. Shaner auditorium following a dinner in the Riverside cafeteria.
The inductees in the Alumni category will be Bruce Beaty (posthumously), Class of 1965; William Guyer, Class of 1967; and Jeffrey Marut, Class of 1990. All three are area business owners and have made significant contributions to the school and community. The inductees in the Faculty and Staff category are Kathleen Riley, a
retired mathematics teacher at John R. Williams Junior High and Riverside High School, and Janice Wunderlich, a retired elementary teacher best known for her work with the gifted and talented students at Melridge Elementary School.
The Hall of Fame was started in 1995. With the induction ceremony of these five excellent candidates, the number of outstanding alumni, athletes, faculty, and staff recognized will now total 105.
Further information and reservation details will be available in September. Information can also be found at www.riversidealumni.com.