Schools

The following students are on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2009 Semester at Ashland University. To be eligible for this honor a student must be enrolled full time and achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.Rebecca...  Read Story.

Baldwin-Wallace College recently recognized Bedford High School teacher Felicia McMiller with the James Thomas High School Teacher Award. She was nominated by B-W student Candice Thomas, an education major, of Maple Heights. The award recognizes...  Read Story.

St. Peter Chanel High School plans an entrance exam May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. This exam is the first requirement in applying to the school. The cost is $20, and pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Call the admissions office at 440-232-5900...  Read Story.

St. Peter Chanel High School freshman John Boykin recently won several awards at the Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair at John Carroll University. His science project titled “Can recycled plastics be used to improve infrastructure...  Read Story.

Muskingum College recently honored some area students with Distinguished Scholar Awards. These are given to students who rank in the top 5 percent of their class. The First Year Award, a certificate and a bronze key that recognizes scholarship, was...  Read Story.

The Nordonia Hills High School Drama Department presents, "Kiss Me, Kate," a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. It is structured as a play within a play, where the interior play is a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. ...  Read Story.

Schools Foundation sponsoring golf outing The 11th Annual Nordonia Golf Outing will be May 30 at Raccoon Hill Golf Course in Kent. This year's outing is being sponsored by the Nordonia Schools Foundation. Proceeds from the event benefit the annual...  Read Story.

St. Peter Chanel High School has named its 2009 valedictorian and salutatorian.
Brendan Brzoska of Aurora is the valedictorian. Brzoska, son of Robert and Maureen, earned Superior Honors in each of his seven semesters while earning a 4.31 grade point...  Read Story.

Class Reunions Nordonia High School 30th reunion planned The next scheduled Nordonia Class of '79 30th reunion planning meeting will be at 4 p.m. April 19 at Scoreboards in Northfield Village. Those interested should send an e-mail to...  Read Story.

COLUMBUS — Andrew Mizsak, a member of the Bedford City Schools, has been named to
the following committees at the Ohio School Boards Association:

Federal Relations Network

The Federal Relations Network is the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) major
grassroots lobbying force involved in federal issues. The network consists of two board members
in each congressional district who...  Read Story.

High School Nights come and go each year. Every school looks to draw local seventh and eighth graders to their high school auditorium to win their affection. But Saint Martin de Porres High School has decided to do things a bit...  Read Story.

The Solon Council of PTAs plans the Budget Bin community consignment sale March 25 to 31 at Parkside Elementary School, 6845 S.O.M. Center Road in Solon. Profits from the sales go to the Lois Gazeley Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to graduating seniors at Solon High...  Read Story.

The dean's list for fall semester at the University of Findlay has been announced. Randi Depp of Bedford attained a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Depp is a forensic science/criminal justice administration...  Read Story.

St. Peter Chanel High School, 480 Northfield Road, Bedford, is planning an entrance exam March 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. This is the first requirement in applying to...  Read Story.

The following students have qualified for the dean's list for the 2008 fall semester at the University of Akron by maintaining a 3.25 or better GPA: Bedford Backo, Joshua Carrothers, Sean De Zort, Jeffrey Garlington, Lorraine King, Tina Matosky, Sheila Roberson, Marcus Schwanbeck, Ellen Sedor, Melanie Steward, Lisa Varhola, Michael Bedford Heights Fuldauer, Donald Sears, Ciera Maple Heights Anderson, Mikki...  Read Story.

A total of 4,121 Kent State University students were named to the dean's list for superior academic achievement during the 2008 fall semester. The following students made the list: Maple Heights Bach, Marina Carr, Latisha Mickey-Monroe, Erin Tyson, Dominique Woollacott, Rebecca Bedford Cardwell, Geneva Crasi, Justin Devezin, Brittany Godlewski, Amber Haba, Tyler Hojnowski, James Hurst, Victoria Kapela, Ashley Reulbach, Justin...  Read Story.

The following students have qualified for the dean's list for the 2008 fall semester at the University of Akron by maintaining a 3.25 or better GPA: Maple Heights Mikki Anderson, Douglas Fennel 1, Jennifer Hanson, Shaun Kadas, Rachel Kopec, Melissa McKibben, Quinton Parries, Tyshaun Peoples, Marcia Tucker, Lauren Welich Bedford Joshua Backo, Sean Carrothers, Jeffrey De Zort, Lorraine Garlington, Tina...  Read Story.

Oakwood resident Kaelie Kasiguran was named to the dean's list for the fall 2008 semester at Messiah College. She is a senior majoring in Spanish with teaching certification. The dean's list is earned by receiving a 3.6 or higher GPA on a 4.0...  Read Story.

The following students were degree candidates for the University of Akron's 2008 fall commencement in December at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall: Bedford Joshua Backo, bachelor of science in emergency management Kimberly McAllister, bachelor of science in nursing Marcus Roberson, bachelor of science in business administration Maple Heights Paul Charvat, bachelor of arts in education Leah Massaro, bachelor of science...  Read Story.

More than 3,200 students were named to the academic honors list at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, including the following local students. To make the list, students must earn at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Bedford Joseph...  Read Story.