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Lake Local Board of Education(ECRWSS)11936 King Church Ave. NW Carrier SortUniontown, Ohio 44685Postal CustomerSTANDARDPermit No. 26Uniontown, OHJune 2010BLUE STREAKNEWSA PERIODICAL OFTHE LAKE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICTvolume 14, issue 6Lake Local SchoolsMission: Providing educationto achieve success.Vision: To be the bestorganization for learning.Congratulations Class of 2010VALEDICTORIANOUTSTANDING SENIORVALEDICTORIANVALEDICTORIANOUTSTANDING SENIORVALEDICTORIANIN THIS ISSUE:– Senior Scholarship and Award Winners– Athletic News– Wall of Fame Announcement– Friends of the Library Book Sale– Stark County Environmental Health Expo– Band News– Community Rummage Sale– 2010-2011 District CalendarOUTSTANDING SENIOR SERVICE

LAKE HIGH SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsDiploma of DistinctionSCHOLARSHIP AWARDSJohn W. “Chief” Fetters Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Megan Warner, McKenna Strole,Jenna Williams, Geoffrey McGinnisLion’s Club Scholarship ......................................................................David Mohn, Lauren Reeves, Rachel MilhoanLifeShare Scholarship.............................................................................................Gabrielle Mougel, Steven DodsonBand Booster Scholarship ..........................................................................................David Mohn, Stephanie KoppesUniontown PTO-Mary A. Myers Scholarship ...................................................Samantha Scott, Andrew FranjesevicHartville PTO-Nancy Moffat Memorial Scholarship.......................................Rachel Milhoan, Melissa HershbergerLake Elementary PTO Scholarship .................................................................................Jillian Demboski, Kyle ScottChoral Booster Scholarship......................................................................................Ashley Cuthbert, Samantha ScottLake Local Education Association Scholarship ....................................................Emily Feighner, Alexandra ArcherQuail Hollow Scholarship .........................................................................................................................Maria NagelRob DiGiacomo Memorial Scholarship...............................................................................................Sharon BernardCommunity Service Scholarship (Red Cross).........................................................Samantha Scott, Emily SherwoodRotary Scholarship ...............................................................................................................................Sharon BernardHoward R. Miller, Sr. Memorial Scholarship..........................................................Ashley Cuthbert, Sharon BernardJimmy Tawney Band Scholarship......................................................................................................Hannah ThoenenRick Porter Memorial Scholarship ....................................................................................................Kelly McKenneySummit County Counselor’s Scholarship ..................................................................................Megan Higginbotham2BLUE STREAK NEWS June 2010

LAKE HIGH SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsSPECIAL AWARDSU.S. Air Force Math / Science ..........................................................Sharon Bernard, Andrew FranjesevicU.S. Marines Scholastic Excellence..............................................................................Caroline McCauleyU.S. Marines Semper Fidelis ...........................................................................................Stephanie KoppesU.S. Marines Distinguished Athlete .....................................................................................Megan WarnerU.S. Army Scholar Athlete...........................................................Andrew Franjesevic, Lauren McGeehenOHSAA State Farm Scholar Athlete.....................................................David Mohn, Melissa HershbergerOHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship ................................................Geoffrey McGinnis, Tyler ScheetzBeacon Journal Regional Star Student ..............Stephanie Koppes, Caroline McCauley, Emily SherwoodRotary Service Above Self ..................................................................................................Sharon BernardNational Merit Finalist.................................................................................................Jacob Van De WeertPrincipal’s Leadership .........................................................................................................Ashley HollandDEPARTMENT AWARDSArt ..........................................................................................................................................Megan MilvetBusiness...............................................................................................................................Ashley HollandEnglish ...............................................................................................................................Emily SherwoodFine & Performing Arts...................................................................................................Amber FusselmanYearbook ............................................................................................................................Ashley CuthbertFrench .....................................................................................................................................Nicole DorityGerman .........................................................................................................................Andrew FranjesevicLatin..........................................................................................................................................Kaitlin ScottSpanish...................................................................................................................................Melissa KalanMathematics.................................................................................................................Jacob Van De WeertScience...............................................................................................................................Alexandra WellsSocial Studies ................................................................................................................Geoffrey McGinnisCareer Tech Award ...............................................................................Rebekkah O’Bryan, Andrew NoallAll Academic Federal League TeamBradley BeachyAnne BonnetteNicholas BurgessAshley CuthbertAndrew FranjesevicConner FrankMelissa HershbergerMegan HigginbothamBrent KochStephanie KoppesLauren McgeehenGeoffrey McginnisDavid MohnKyle ScottDennis SpohnAlexandra WellsJustina WilliamsEric WrightBradley BeachySharon BernardAllison ColegroveAlexandra CottenAshley CuthbertAmy DorowEmily FeighnerAndrew FranjesevicMelissa HershbergerMegan HigginbothamRachael HohenadelMeredith LoyLauren McGeehenCharles McMullenLauren MeszarosRachel MilhoanMaria NagelRebekkah O’BryanSarah PolLauren ReevesHaley SchultzSamantha ScottKyle ScottKathryn SerbinEmily SherwoodDaniel Ray Snyder, Jr.Dennis SpohnMckenna StroleMelissa TessmerAmanda TroyerJustina WilliamsEric Wright2010 Lake Dollars for Scholars Scholarship AwardsMelissa Hershberger ...........................................................................................HRM Enterprises ScholarshipHartville Kitchen, Hartville Hardware, Hartville Market PlaceSharon Bernard.....................................................................................Stephen Proctor Memorial ScholarshipAmanda Troyer...............................................Lake Dollars for Scholars Endowment Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Melissa Tessmer..............................................................................................Roger & Patty Clay ScholarshipDaniel Ray Snyder, Jr.....................................................................................Hat Day Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Rebekkah O’Bryan ......................................................................................................Eaton Place ScholarshipAlexandra Cotten .....................................................................LLSD Administrator’s Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Rachael Hohenadel ..................................................................................Bag-A-Buck Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Maria Nagel....................................................................................LHS Spanish Club Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Charles McMullen................................................................................... Leaf Raking Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Rachel Milhoan.......................................................Uniontown Business Association Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Kathryn Serbin................................................................Buckeye Packaging Co, Inc. Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Dennis Spohn.............................................................................Akron Circle Burners Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Mckenna Strole .........................................................................Hartville McDonald’s Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Lauren McGeehen ...........................................................................................VitaNet Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Ashley Cuthbert ...................................................................Country Clean Car Wash Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Amy Dorow.......................................................................Lake Federal Credit Union Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Samantha Scott.....................................................................Jon DeRhodes Memorial Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Lauren Meszaros ....................................................................Gerald Stone Memorial Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Megan Higginbotham..................................................................Meg Reid Memorial Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Bradley Beachy ......................................................Olga Andrachak Evans Memorial Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Haley Schultz......................................................................Snyder Insurance Agency Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Emily Sherwood...........................................Lundgren, Goldthorpe & Zumbar Attys. Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Kyle Scott...........................................................................Hartville Printing & Copy Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Lauren Reeves .......................................................................................Lake Dollars for Scholars ScholarshipSarah Pol................................................................................................Lake Dollars for Scholars ScholarshipEmily Feighner ......................................................................................Lake Dollars for Scholars ScholarshipMeredith Loy ....................................................................Tri-County Medical Group Scholarship & D.F.S.F.Justina Williams ....................................................................................Lake Dollars for Scholars ScholarshipEric Wright ............................................................................................Lake Dollars for Scholars ScholarshipAndrew Franjesevic...............................................................................Lake Dollars for Scholars ScholarshipAllison Colgrove....................................................................................Lake Dollars for Scholars Scholarshipvolume 14, issue 6 BLUE STREAK NEWS 3

LAKE HIGH SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsDECA Competes at NationalsOn April 23-27 Ashley Holland and Alexis Moore competed inthe buying and merchandising team event at DECA Nationals(as association of marketing students) in Louisville Kentucky. Themarketing class team placed 4th in their event! The teamcompeted against students from all over the United States andCanada. Ashley and Alexis had to take a 100 question test onmarketing and merchandising concepts as well as prepare andpresent case studies. Congratulations Marketing Students!Ohio’s National High School ChessChampions!Congratulations to Kris Meekins and Micheal Vilunchuck whotied with eight other players (a record number) to be named the2010 National High School Co-Champions at the tournamentheld in Columbus last month. Kris had the honor of playing thelast several rounds on board one.Higginbotham Recipient of Summit CountyCounselors Association ScholarshipOn Friday May 7, 2010, Lake High School senior MeganHigginbotham was awarded the Summit County CounselorsAssociation scholarship at The Spaghetti Warehouse in AkronOhio. Megan was chosen from among several senior high schoolapplicants from Stark and Summit Counties. Criteria for selectionwas based on academic performance, extra-curricular activities,work experience, financial need and a written essay.In her essay Megan wrote that education is an essential part oflife, and without it, you limit yourself to opportunity,advancement and most importantly, knowledge. She also stated she hashad several teachers at Lake that had made a profound impact on her life.While at Lake Megan participated in golf, cheerleading, softball, spirit club,yearbook, ski club and the Marketing program. She will be attending Baldwin-Wallace University in the fall.Lake High School Students TakeNational French TestOn Saturday, March 20, five Lake High School studentsvolunteered to participate in the rigorous National French Exam,Le Grand Concours, at Walsh University in North Canton. HaleyBoss, Taisa Dzindo and Alyssa Lieb took level one and MaggieBonnette and Leah Feller took the level 2 test. Haley, Alyssa andMaggie ranked in the top 1/4 of these students on this verydifficult national test. We congratulate these fine students ontheir efforts!Law Week at Lake High SchoolLaw Day had its origin in 1957 and during the following year,President Eisenhower established it as a national celebration.May 1 is designated as National Law Day, but the Stark CountyBar Association has chosen to make a week out of thecelebration of law and its contribution to American society.This year Lake High School Legal Studies students activelyparticipated in this week long celebration. On Monday, May 3,three students choose to participate in Moot Court. MootCourt is a simulation of the appeals process and oralarguments that are heard by a panel of three judges at theCourt of Appeals. This year’s participants researched andprepared their arguments based on the Kyllo v. United Statescase dealing with the Fourth Amendments rights of search andseizure using technology. Arguing for Kyllo as the appellantwere juniors Brogan Zwick and Ryan Roth. Arguing on behalfof the United States as the appellee was junior Joseph Millard.Students were given seven minutes to persuade Judge Haas,Court of Common Pleas judge, to uphold or reverse the lowercourt’s decision.Later that week, these three students were honored at the LawDay Luncheon at the Grand McKinley Hotel. The luncheonwas provided by the Stark County Bar Association andpresented the opportunity for students to network with areaattorneys and judges.On May 4, students at Lake High School had the opportunityto witness the appeals process firsthand. The Legal Studiesstudents hosted the Ohio Court of Appeals, Fifth AppellateDistrict, as they conducted an actual court session. Six caseswere heard throughout the day; sessions were split into twosessions, three judges serving on each panel. Serving the roleof bailiff was junior Kyle Tisdale during Session 1 and seniorKatrina Karasko during Session 2. Senior Rebekkah O’Bryanserved as the student announcer in both sessions as sheintroduced the judges. After hearing the cases, the LegalStudies students had a private Question & Answer session withthe judges. Judges W. Scott Gwin, William B. Hoffman, SheilaG. Farmer, John W. Wise, Julie A. Edwards and Patricia A.Delaney participated in the event.Legal Studies is in its fourth year at Lake. The curriculum isfocused on career investigation and development, legal officeprocedures, ethics, general legal concepts, office managementprocedures, economics, communications skills, and forensicresearch. During the course of this two year program studentshave the privilege of attending fieldtrips to the Stark CountyCourthouse, Stark County Jail, FBI Cleveland Headquarters,and Washington D.C. Additionally, students can earn collegecredit upon the completion of the program taken during theirjunior and senior year.4BLUE STREAK NEWS June 2010

LAKE HIGH SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsNational Honor SocietyInductionby Alexander LooneyOn Thursday, April 29, 2010, the National Honor SocietyInduction took place in the Lake High School PerformingArts Hall. Induction in the National Honor Society is ahigh honor in high school. In order to be inducted,students have to have a minimum grade point average ofa 3.495; 75 hours of community service; and 2 differentleadership positions. After completing these guidelines,students interview in front of a panel of six teachers atLake High School. The next day, all the new inductees aregiven a rose and “tapped” into National Honor Society,followed by a breakfast in the cafeteria.At the induction this year, the current National HonorSociety members presented their independent serviceprojects, which they completed their senior year. Thecurrent officers then explained the four criteria for National Honor Society(character, scholarship, leadership, and service). After that, the newmembers were introduced by a current member. The new officers were theninstated. Mr. Tobin, principal, and Mr. Wendorf, superintendent, eachspoke to conclude the ceremony. The list of the new inductees for the2010-2011 chapter of the Lake High School National Honor Society is asfollows: Sydney Alley, Angela Babbo, Corinna Bartholomew, ShannonBinkley, Sara Bullock, Steven Cappelli, Megan Clevenger, Gannen Cozart,Regan Crawford, Emily Davis, Peter Edwards, Caitlin Essig, Shelby Garcea,Gabby Glandorf, Irakli Gviniashvili, Caleb Habeck, Brittany Harpley,Ross Hays, Sean Hemlick, Chris Hershberger, Garrett Holmes, Josh Hunter,Justice Karmie, Julie Keller, Tyler Kenepp, Jeff Kikel, Chelsey Knoch,Josh Landis, Morgan Lightner, Alexander Looney, Katie Matchett,Josh McIntyre, Brad Memmer, Mackenzie Michalk, Nathan Miller,Dominique Mougel, Emily Paul, Stase Paxton, Zach Pierson, Allion Pixler,Nicole Reed, Billy Sheak, Kevin Shelton, John Shultz, Whitney Sommers,Courtney Sveda, Frances Trenta, Bobby Vigars, Kristin Walko,Logan Wartman, and Gwen Zumstein.National Honor Society Officers:A Message from theService Learning DepartmentI would like to thank all the students who have volunteered countlesshours during their 2009-2010 school year. The following students will bereceiving a 1/4 credit on their reports cards for completing their ServiceLearning Program:Seniors:Candice ConradMcKenna StroleLydia HakolaJenna WilliamsNicole MarinoDavid HenryJacob Van DeWeertJuniors:Amanda ConnerShannon BinkleyPeter EdwardsKaylee ClineShelby GarceaAlyssa CuffmanMaggie ConnerNicole ReedSophomores:Alexa ChackMegan GrableHannah MuckleyPlease continue to volunteer over the summer, and keep track of yourhours to turn in for next year. Reminder: Students can start keeping track oftheir hours in June before their freshman year. So all incoming Freshman,if you volunteer this summer, please turn your hours into Mrs. Lauri Knochbeginning of your Freshman year.Have a safe and fun summer!volume 14, issue 6 BLUE STREAK NEWS 5

LAKE ATHLETIC NEWSLake Recognizes Three-Sport Athletes for 2009-2010The Lake High School athletic department recentlyannounced the winners of the LHS “Tri-Athlete Award”for the 2009-2010 school year. This is the sixth year ofthe award which is presented to student-athletes whohave participated in multiple sports during the schoolyear.Lake athletics director, Bruce Brown, stated, “Our Lakeathletic department mission and our entire coachingstaff believe strongly in encouraging our student-athletesto participate in multiple activities during their highschool careers. Statistically, nearly 97% of all studentswho participate in high school athletics do not continuecompetitive athletic careers beyond the interscholasticlevel. Making the most of the high school experienceshould be something adults, parents and coachesencourage and honor among our students.”This year was another outstanding year with multiplesportparticipants. Lake High School student-athletesagain broke the trend toward sport “specialization” asthirty-three (33) students participated in three sportseasons during the 2009-2010 school year. Brownstated, “This number (of three-sport participants)reflects a continual increase in active, extra-curricularinvolvement on the part of these students. Along withthe positive parental support these young people receiveat home, we believe these statistics reflect how ourcoaches promote the multi-sport concept within ourschool district. Our Lake Local coaches and athleteshave worked together to manage practice schedules inaccommodating the student-athletes’ needs. Personally,I think having our most competitive kids involved in amultitude of our athletic teams only makes our sportprograms stronger. I think the results of that philosophyhave been evident this year with the increased successesmany of our teams have experienced.”To receive the honor, a student-athlete must meet thefollowing criteria:• Participate in three Lake Local Board of Educationrecognizedsport programs during the same schoolyear.• Attend, on a daily basis, team practices and contestsin each sport participated.• Finish the season in “good standing” (per Lake HSathletic policy).Student-athletes need not letter in a given sport orseason to be eligible for the award. Each year of sportactivity (beginning with the 2004-2005 school year)earns a different level award:• First year: chenille patch• Second year: pin• Third year: small plaque• Fourth year: large photo plaque (to student)and permanent display in gym lobby.Lake High School student-athletes winning awards forthe 2009-2010 school year were:FIRST YEAR:Matt Downing (12):Conner Frank (12):Cross-Country, Swimmingand TrackCross-Country, Swimmingand TrackLauren McGeehen (12): Cross-Country, Basketballand TrackCasey Guthrie (11): Football, Wrestling and TrackJessica Tompkins (11): Cross-Country, Swimmingand TrackMatthew Gallegly (10): Football, Soccer and TrackEric Soppi (10): Cross Country, Wrestlingand TrackMikayla Belopotoski (9): Cross-Country, Basketballand TrackKyle Crites (9): Football, Basketball andBaseballBrittany Cuffman (9): Cheer, Cheer and SwimmingEthan Dutton (9): Football, Basketball andBaseballMadison Enos (9): Cheer, Cheer and TrackCaleb Frank (9): Soccer, Swimming and TrackZach Gazdacko (9): Football, Basketball andBaseballJeremy Jagger (9): Football, Bowling and BaseballAndrew Swan (9): Football, Basketball andBaseballJaylyn Vance (9): Volleyball, Cheer and TrackSECOND YEAR:Daniel Reed (11):Greg Suman (11):Keith Brown (10):Kristen Conti (10):Jarrod Daugherty (10):Tracy Heupel (10):Dylan Seibel (10):Jonathon Spohn (10):Kurt Wolf (10):THIRD YEAR:Alex Parslow (11):Allison Pixler (11):Football, Basketball and TrackGolf, Basketball and TrackFootball, Wrestling and TrackSoccer, Basketball and TrackFootball, Wrestling andBaseballCheer, Cheer and TrackFootball, Basketball andBaseballFootball, Basketball and TrackSoccer, Football and BasketballCheer, Cheer and SoftballDance, Dance and TrackFOURTH YEAR:Ryan Christiansen (12): Football, Basketball and TrackMike Klopfer (12):Geoff McGinnis (12):McKenna Strole (12):Megan Warner (12):Soccer, Swimming and TrackCross Country, Basketballand TrackCross-Country, Swimmingand TrackSoccer, Basketball and TrackBlue Streak AthleticParents and FansEncouraged to Utilizethe Lake WebsiteLake Local Schools’ parents ofstudent-athletes and all Blue Streakfans are reminded that the officialwebsite for all areas related to theathletic department and teams is:www.lake.stark.k12.oh.us/athletics.We encourage all parents to check ona regular basis (even during thesummer!) for updates and importantinformation concerning our BlueStreak athletic teams and events. Onthis page, you will find links to:• Blue Streak athletic schedules(high school AND middleschool).• Pre-season parent and athleteinformation.• Travel directions to “away” events.• Links to the Ohio High SchoolAthletic Association (OHSAA),the National Collegiate AthleticAssociation (NCAA) and manyother interesting organizations.• Podcasts and other mediadownloads that will supplyparents and fans with importantinformation concerning theirathletic child and Blue Streaksporting activities.• Parent, Student-Athlete, Coachand Fan services and features.• Sports Medicine and healthylifestyle features.• Game video highlight downloads.And much, much more!!!lakelocal.org6BLUE STREAK NEWS June 2010

LAKE ATHLETIC NEWSBlue Streak Spring Sport Highlights – 2010Boys and Girls Track:The 2010 track and field season was a very competitive year for both the girls and theboys. The girls’ team’s highlights included scoring more total team points in dualmeets than last year. They placed 11th at the Stark County meet, fifth out of 12 teamsat the Bill Barry Invitational in Tallmadge and fourth out of 15 teams at the OrangeBowl relays in Ellet. The girls team also had first place finishes at the Sandy ValleyMini Relays for the third year in a row, and at the Revere Relays.The boys season highlights included a first place finish at the Sandy Valley Mini Relaysfor the third year in a row, followed by another first place finish at the Bill BarryInvitational at Tallmadge for the second year in a row. Then the Blue Streaks had animpressive fourth place finish out of 20 teams at a very competitive Stark CountyMeet. The boys team combined points with the girls team in finishing as the overallchampion at the Revere Relays. The boys tied for fourth place at the Orange BowlRelays in Ellet.The boys team broke 2 school records this year; one of the records was the 4x100 relayat 43.64, besting last year’s then-record. Members of the relay were Jim Luther, WesWilson, Dan Reed, and Ryan Christiansen. The other new record was set in the 4x200at 1:31.64 by Jim Luther, Mike Schafer, Dan Reed, and Ryan Christiansen. That recordwas later broken again at 1:31.21 by Jim Luther, Jake Viscounte, Dan Reed and RyanChristiansen.Baseball:Our 9th and JV teams had outstanding seasons. The 9th graders went 6-4 in theFederal League and finished 16-6 overall. Our JVs completed their league schedule at7-4 and went 18-5 overall. Congratulations to both squads and their coaches for agreat effort throughout the season.There were numerous highlights to this year’s varsity team; in no particular order,some of these highlights included:– Beating Hoover THREE times, including a 7-1 win in the Sectional tournament– Winning all four extra-inning games played this season– Producing their best effort down the backstretch of the season and going 12-2during that run– A team batting average of .305– Four pitchers with ERAs under 2.00– All three teams posting winning records– And, of course, making a run to the District Championship game once again.Congratulations to all of this year’s team members and coaches. The tradition of LakeBaseball continues to grow and improve.Softball:After a challenging start of the season, the girls JV softball team gained momentumand found ways to win as they carved out an overall 15-8 record. The team’s threejuniors, Meghan Rozumny, Megan Clevenger, and Maggie Conner, were excellentleaders and provided those skills in many victories. Every girl displayed improvementand accomplished great feats this year. The team established itself as one of the best JVsquads in the Federal League, with their only losses to Perry and Jackson. We hope thisgroup of young ladies continue to work at their game during the off-season and areable to contribute to next year’s varsity squad.After losing eight seniors from last year’s varsity squad, there was a lot of effort andwork in front of this season’s varsity softball team. The team was led by our onlysenior, Chelsy Testa who was a tremendous leader for the team. There were big winsover Jackson, Tallmadge, and Louisville who represented some of the top-rated teamsin our district. Despite the team’s youthfulness, the team competed strongly againstthe always challenging Federal League schedule. With the majority of our teamreturning next year, we have a lot to look forward to.Boys Tennis:The Junior Varsity Team was anchored by a few experienced veteranplayers but for the most part was composed of first-year players. Still,this very young team competed well given their very difficult scheduleas they posted a 5-11 record. The players gained valuable exposure totough competition and showed real improvement by season end.Many of the players are already working hard looking forward to beinga part of what they hope will be their first varsity season.The Boys Varsity Tennis team approached the season with highexpectations and did not disappoint. With arguably the toughestschedule in school history, the team posted an impressive 13-4 overallrecord which included wins over state-ranked teams like Cleveland StIgnatius and Hudson. The Blue Streaks finished as Federal Leaguerunner-up (to state-ranked Jackson) but posted many milestonevictories including their first varsity win over the Hoover Vikings in 22years. Once again, the team competed at the annual Louisville DoublesClassic and for the first time in 22 years the Streaks captured the TeamChampionship by winning all three flights in impressive fashion.Losing only one senior bodes well for next year but with another toughschedule, including the always rugged Federal League, the coachingstaff is already busy laying the groundwork for a productive off-seasonto ensure the team continues to build on this year’s success.Congratulations to the Boys Tennis program for an outstanding effortthis season.Blue Streak Student-Athletes EarnAll League HonorsThe following Lake High School student-athletes recently were namedAll-Federal League in their respective spring sport seasons:BOYS TENNIS: Joshua Duerr Second TeamJared GergonSecond TeamDale BooherSecond TeamChristian McCauleySecond TeamRoss WhittakerFirst TeamSOFTBALL: McKenna Stephens Honorable MentionBrier SannerHonorable MentionChelsy TestaSecond TeamTRACK: Megan Warner Honorable MentionLevi SimmonsHonorable MentionJim LutherHonorable MentionRyan EnlowSecond TeamJustin GroubertFirst TeamBASEBALL: Mason Stephens Honorable MentionKyle TisdaleSecond TeamTrent SmithSecond TeamJoe SmithFirst Teamvolume 14, issue 6 BLUE STREAK NEWS 7

LAKE ATHLETIC NEWSLake High School AnnouncesSale of 2010 Football ReservedSeat TicketsThe Lake High School athletic department is currentlyselling Reserved Seat season tickets for the 2010 footballseason. The price per seat is $42 and includes SIX BlueStreak home games in the fall of 2010.Season ticket holders from the 2009 season have untilJune 25th to order the same and/or additional seats.Individuals not holding 2009 season tickets may alsoorder available reserved seats at this time.All tickets must be paid for at the time the order is placed.Call the Lake High School athletic office (330-877-4288)for additional information.2010 Lake Blue Streak Home FootballGames (7:30 p.m. kick-off):Lake Athletic Summer Camps and ClinicsAre your children looking for some exciting, yet inexpensive opportunities to improve theirathletic skills? Many of the Blue Streak sport teams offer summer camps at very reasonablecosts during the months of June and July. Below is a list of summer camps and activitiesthat our Blue Streak coaches will be hosting this summer. Stop by the Lake High Schoolathletic office for additional information and brochures. You can also contact the athleticoffice by calling (330) 877-4288.SPORT: DATE(S): TIME: SITE: COST:HS/Adult Men’s June 16 thru Thursday evenings Lake YMCA $20/HSBasketball League July 29Football Camp (Gr. 2-8) June 22-24 8:30 - Noon Lake MS $50Friday, August 27Friday, September 3Friday, September 17Friday, October 8Friday, October 22Green (Youth Football Night)Hudson (Sponsor Night)BoardmanGlenOak (Homecoming)Austintown Fitch(Senior Athlete Night)Wrestling Camp June 22-24 9:00-11:00, Noon-2:00 WR Complex $60Volleyball Camp (Gr. 4-6) June 28-July 1 8:00-11:00 Lake HS $45Volleyball Camp (Gr. 7 & 8) June 28-July 1 Noon - 3:30 Lake HS $45Boys MS Basketball League July 6-22 (Times vary) Lake ES $30Friday, Octotber 29Columbus BishopWatterson (Senior Band Night)Additional Notes on Athletic Tickets:The Lake athletic department will again offer a variety ofdiscounted ticket “packages” and options for theupcoming 2010-2011 school year. Look for updatedinformation in the summer edition of the “Blue StreakNews”, in the August editions of the Hartville News andThe Suburbanite, and also on the Lake Local Schools’website (www.lake.stark.k12.oh.us).Lake High School Seeks Football UshersThe Lake High School athletic department is seekingadult ushers for the 2010 home Blue Streak footballgames this fall. Dates for the fall season are:Volleyball Camp (Gr. 9-12) July 12-15 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lake HS $45Lake/YMCA Tennis Camp July 12-Aug. 21 M & W evenings Lake HS $40/$55(M, W & Sat.) Saturday - a.m. Tennis CourtsCross-Country Camp July 21-24 Noon (22) - 4:00 (24) Sherrodsville $180(Grades 7-12)Lake/YMCA Swim Camp August 2-6 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Lake YMCA $75Additional, updated information on Lake Athletic Summer Camps can be viewd on ourwebsite: www.lake.stark.k12.oh.us/athletics. At the site, click on the sport you are interestedin finding camp information about.Friday, August 27Friday, September 3Friday, September 17Friday, October 8Friday, October 22Friday, Octotber 29GreenHudsonBoardmanGlenOakAustintown FitchColumbus Bishop WattersonThose adults who volunteer to usher will receive aComplimentary pass which is good for free admission toall Lake home athletic events during the 2010-2011school year. If interested, please call the athletic office at(330) 877-4288.8BLUE STREAK NEWS June 2010

LAKE ATHLETIC NEWSLake Athletic Booster Club NewsThe new Booster Board was voted on and decided atour last monthly meeting.Executive Board for2010-2011 is:Annual Golf OutingDon’t forget our annual golfouting will be held on June 19at Sable Creek golf course. Theprices have been lowered to $65per player this year, and we arestill accepting foursomes.Call Scott Parslow for moreinformation.President - Scott ParslowVice President - Brian FrancisRecording Secretary - Judy AllisonPublicity Secretary - Lauri RopchockTreasurer - Rich HaysBoard of Directors:Dan McIntyreDenise KarmieMark MacBrideTom JacksonJoe BlasioleJon TessmerDick ChristopherAS YOUR LIFE CHANGES, BE SUREYOUR INSURANCE KEEPS UP.Get your free On Your Side® Review today. Your agent will lookat hundreds of ways to save you up to $500.*VARNER INSURANCE INCDavid M Varnervarnerd@nationwide.com203 S ProspectHartville, OH 44632(330) 877-3622*Average annual savings based on Nationwide policyholder data collected nationally through July 2007.Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Lifeinsurance is issued by Nationwide Life Insurance Company or Nationwide Life and Annuity InsuranceCompany. Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215-2220. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review andapproval. Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states. Nationwide, the Nationwideframemark and On Your Side are federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual InsuranceCompany. ©2008 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All rights reserved.2010-2011 Membership DriveOur 2010-2011 membership drive will be kickingoff soon. Watch for applications for membership inyour mail or in the local newspapers. We are alwayslooking for extra pairs of hands to help with projects.We will begin meeting again in September, always onthe 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., in the LHScommons. Any and all are welcome to come and hearwhat’s going on with our athletics. We encouragequestions and input.New Patients Always Welcome!Thank You For Patronizing Our Blue Streak News Advertisers!volume 14, issue 6 BLUE STREAK NEWS 9

LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLclassroom happenings and events2009-2010 Archie Griffin AwardPresented to Andrea Maag andMatt BlasioleThe Ohio High School Athletic Association recognizes students whodisplay exemplary sportsmanship as part of an ongoing program topromote Sportsmanship, ethics and integrity with The Archie GriffinAward. This award is named for Archie Griffin, an Ohio native, who isthe only two-time recipient of the Heisman Trophy for football. As aprofessional athlete, he always displayed exemplary sportsmanship. Thisyear Andrea Maag andMatt Blasiole were selected as the recipients of the award.Andrea Maag is a student athlete who exemplifies true character. Andreanot only works hard to improve her skills on and off the court, but shealso encourages her teammates to excel as well.As an 8th grader, Andrea is involved on the volleyball and basketballteam and has shown tremendous leadership qualities in both sports. Herenthusiasm and positive attitude shine through and make her a personof character in all that she pursues.7th & 8th Graders Enjoy Class TripsOnce AgainOn the weekend of April 30, close to four hundred 7th and 8th grade studentstraveled to Washington D.C. and Philadelphia/Gettysburg. The weekend weather wasperfect for both trips and a fun and educational time was had by all.Seventh grade students visited the Capitol Building, Fords Theater, ArlingtonCemetery, The Smithsonian Museums, and some of the most notable monuments inthe D.C. area. Our eighth grade visited the New Jersey Adventure Aquarium, TheBattleship New Jersey, Historical Philadelphia and Gettysburg.Many thanks to the following who gave up a weekend at home to travel with ourstudents: Mark Sommers, Rona Arquilla, Gay Barnett, Ron Viscounte, MichelleNoble, Ted Durbin, Chris Shreve, Heather Boxler, Amy Domitrovich, Michael Yoder,Lori Tipton, Brian Reed, Kathy Hadinger, Nick Evans, Andrea Schafer, Mark Kell,Katie Schnurrenberger-Arthurs, Brian Neidert, Debbie Mulig, Gary Colella, MaryColella, Amy Baum, and Brian DeLap. These trips would not be possible withoutthem.Once again, all would agree that the trips were a huge success!Matt Blasiole is the boy’s recipient of the award. Matt excelled on thefootball field as tailback and linebacker. He is also an outstanding sprintman on the track team. He rounds out his accomplishments by being apitcher and catcher on the Lake Express baseball squad. In addition tobeing a three-sport standout, Matt is a great leader, competitor, and anoutstanding teammate. He encourages, leads by example, and displayssportsmanship in all he does.LMS is very proud to have both of these students at Lake Middle School.Lion’s Club HonorsStudents of the MonthLake Middle School is proud to announce the April’s Lions Club Studentsof the Month are Abigail Price and Matthew Criswell.8th grade students in front of The Battleship New Jersey.Abby is a very hardworking dedicated student. She takes pride in herwork and is always willing to help her peers. Abby is mature and apositive role model to others. She is always respectful and polite. As amember of the 8th Grade Power of the Pen Team, Abby is someone whocontinues to improve her writing skills, share her ideas, suggest ways forothers to improve their message and simply shares her laughter. She isdefinitely an asset to her class and Lake Middle School. Abby’s parentsare Steffani and Terry Price.Matt is a great role model in class. He is very respectful to students andstaff. According to his English teacher, “he certainly sets the tone for ourclass”. Matt’s work is always complete and demonstrates his highexpectations for himself. He has achieved a wonderful balance of being ahigh achiever in the classroom as well as in his sporting events. Mattexcels athletically in football, basketball and baseball. Matt’s parents areTerri and Vincent Criswell.8th grade students in front of The Virginia Monument at Gettysburg Battlefield.10BLUE STREAK NEWS June 2010

LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsCamp Y-Noah Visitedby 6th GradersCamp Y-Noah was the site of enjoyable and educationalexperiences for the sixth grade students May 11-13.Although the weather did not cooperate, the rain couldn’tdampen the tremendous enthusiasm the students showedthroughout all the learning experiences during the week.Students participated in such activities as canoeing, pondlife study, archery, horseback riding, outdoor cooking, andowl pellet study. Students were able to dig for bones andother artifacts during archaeology, join together tocomplete activities in teamwork, and bait hooks and catchfish in Lake Noah. At night, students competed in a ZooOlympics with animals from the Akron Zoo, learned folksongs with Robin Rich, and showed their ethnic dancemoves.Overheard about camp:Mike Wandling – It was great to get to know people youdidn’t know before.Olivia Drummond – I really enjoyed pond life. You couldsee everything that was in the water that you were unawareof.William Brown – I had never been to camp in my life but itwas the best I will ever go to. The counselors were reallynice.Paige Sommers – I had a good time at SCIDDLES class. Ienjoyed participating in the play and watching my othergroup members perform. The counselors were also great.Emma Sanders – I had a great time hiking at camp because Igot to see the camp and the lake from many angles. I alsoliked seeing all the different plants.Lauren Aten – I liked rock wall climbing because I beat theperson next to me up to the top because he kept falling.Caleb Johnson – I had a great time. I liked canoeing becauseI had never canoed before and the teachers were so helpful.Overall, it was an amazing experience.Leon Bragg – My friend and I loved rock wall climbing.It was hard but we were determined.Three LMS Students Receive Artistic Greatness!Three of Lake’s 8th graders have achieved artistic greatness! In December of this school year students inMs. Boxler’s Art Enrichment class entered a contest sponsored by the Community Services of StarkCounty and Arts in Stark. The contest was designed to raise awareness of the services offered byCommunity Services of Stark County. Based on the theme “Hope”, entrants were challenged to comeup with an original design for a tie or scarf.There will be two $1,000.00 prizes to be awarded. One of the prizes will be the People’s Choice Awardand this is where our Lake students come in. Drew Shreve, Tori Downing, and Nicole Vercuski, ArtEnrichment students, received the honor of being among the 15 entrees that the People’s Choice willbe chosen from. During the week of May 3-7, people voted for their favorite at the Joseph SaxtonGallery in downtown Canton. The winner will be announced in June.You can see their designs on the website http://www.tie1.org/entries.html. Tori’s design is the 1st,Drew’s design is the 4th, and Nicole’s design is the 6th. We would like to congratulate their hard work.Way to go!A Perfect Day at Clearwater for LMS StudentsOn May 26, 2010,333 LMS students wererewarded with anafternoon at ClearwaterPark in Uniontown.Students enjoyedswimming, putt-putt golf,a hotdog dinner and lotsof fun. For the first timein several years theweather cooperated withsunny skies and 85 degreetemperatures.This year the honor ofbeing invited toClearwater requiredstudents to meet one ofthe following; one A andnothing lower than a Bfor the first three gradingperiods, perfectattendance or teacherrecommendation. This isa much anticipated eventand students certainlystrive hard for aninvitation. We hope toincrease student invitesfor next year. The eventwas coordinated by Mrs.Diane Garro who put inmuch work to make sureeverything ran smoothly.Thank you, Mrs. Garro!6th Grade Camp.volume 14, issue 6 BLUE STREAK NEWS 11

LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsLake Middle School Celebrates Right to Read WeekLake Middle School celebratedRight to Read Week. All studentswere encouraged to have readingmaterial with them at all times asthey never knew when the wholeschool would “Drop Everythingand Read”. Each day also had atheme and students receivedentry blanks for a book drawingby participating in the themes. Inaddition, students who had theirown public library card orapplied for their own, wereentered into a drawing to receivea book and a coupon to the LakeBranch used book sale.Lake Middle School Choir Students Receive HonorsMany Lake Middle School Choir students recently performed at OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest atAlliance High School. The event took place on Saturday, March 27 and the students were rated on manymusical aspects. By participating in Solo and Ensemble Contest, students are able to sing a song theyhave been practicing for several weeks in front of family and friends.Events that received a rating of “SUPERIOR” were: Soprano Solo, Angelica Bartholomew,Taylor Holcomb, Katie Remark, Emily Spuhler, Vanessa Yovanovich; Alto Solo, Hannah Groubert, TiffaniHickman, Natalie Reed, Jade Smith, Shannah VanKeulen, Hannah Wise, andSydney Yanuzzo; Tenor Solo, Connor McKenney; Baritone Solo, Anthony Mendoza;7th Grade SA Ensembles, #1 with Maria Colella, Hannah Groubert, Paige Martin, andShannah VanKeulen, #2 with Taylor Holcomb Natalie Reed, and Sydney Yanuzzo.Events that received a rating of “EXCELLENT” were: Soprano Solo, Mahayla Lewis; Alto Solo,Amanda Smith; 7th Grade SA Ensemble #3 with Morgan Enos, Jessica Hart, Holly Keller, andSaide Newman; 8th Grade SA Ensemble #4 with Angelica Bartholomew, Tiffani Hickman,Katie Remark, and Jade Smith; 8th Grade TB Ensemble with Owen Cayton, Joe Cosentino,Chris Meffert, Isaac Schrader, and Josh Starkey.Miss Shaub would like to congratulate all of the participants for working hard to prepare their songs andfor representing the Lake Middle School music program in such a positive way.Lake Middle School Bands Receive Top RatingsCongratulations to the Sixth Grade Band, Seventh Grade Band and the Eighth Grade Band on theirrecent “Superior” ratings at the Ohio Music Education Association sponsored Large GroupAdjudicated Events hosted at North Canton Middle School on Friday and Saturday, May 14 andSaturday, May 15, 2010. The Sixth Grade Band, who received a “Superior” rating, performed inClass C and performed the following selections for adjudication: Parade of the Gladiators byWilliam Owens, Carpathia by William Owens, and Comet Ride by Brian Balmages. The SeventhGrade Band, who also received a “Superior” rating, performed in Class B and performed thefollowing selections for adjudication: Dark Adventure by Ralph Ford, Irish Tune from CountyDerry, arranged byPaul Cook, and Etowah by Brian Balmages. The Eighth Grade Band, who alsoreceived a “Superior” rating, performed in Class A and performed the following selections foradjudication: The Rogues March by Jim Curnow, Fantasy On An Irish Tune arranged by RichardSaucedo and Whale Warriors by Brian Balmages. Congratulations to all band students and thankyou for representing our band program, school, and community so well at this event.Lake Academic BoostersRecognize StudentsThe Lake Academic Boosters (“LAB”) held an AcademicLetter Recognition Ceremony and reception on Thursday,May 20, in the Lake Middle School gym for 6th, 7th, and8th grades achieving a 3.5 GPA and above for the first 3grading periods. Mr. David McCauley, President of LAB,introduced Mr. Mark Sommers, Mrs. Debbie Beal andPrincipal, Mr. Brian Reed for the presentation of theawards.The following 8th grade students received the PresidentialAward for earning a 3.5 or better during their 6, 7th and8th grade year and an Accelerated on their 7th grade OAT:Jared AllisonDominic BagnoliAngelica BartholmewTyler BeineJulia BelopotoskyRachel BensonNeil BernardMatthew BlasioleLuke BurtAngela CuthbertErik DickensZachary DohertyJonathan FlowerAmanda GoodenowLyndsey GregersonAshley GunnKayla HamdanMatthew HammersteinTiffani HickmanAmanda HollLydia HudakEmily JacobsRobyn KingAlexis KleinAbigail KoehlBrianna LibbyRachel LingenhoelAndrea MaagCarol MataEmily MatchettKiley MayAlexandra MillerCody MillerMatthew ModenaEmily MorrisseyDebbie NeoMakayla PolingAlyssa PrendergastAbigail PriceThomas RawleyKelsey RobbinsTaylor RobbinsKevin RueggJade SmithLeah SoppiCasey TisdaleHannah ToussantBenjamin TroxellLaura TweedieHayley WilliamsHannah WiseRefreshments and desserts were provided following thepresentation by Lake Academic Boosters.12BLUE STREAK NEWS June 2010

LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsThe Power of the PenWrites AgainThe College of Wooster was the site of the Twenty-fifth AnnualPower of the Pen State Competition for Young Writers. This daywas one of writing and celebrating for our team. Lauren Wheelerreceived the impressive Humor Award for her piece “Tune Deaf”.She also was honored for her writing skills with the CreativeAward for Talented Young Writers. Micaela Michalk wasrecognized on the center stage. Out of approximately 310 eighthgrade writers, Micaela earned Ninth place at the State Level. Bothwriters demonstrated excellent writing skills to earn these honors.Approximately 720 writers from 280 schools in Ohio wereparticipants in this all-day writing tournament. Students fromgrades seven and eight competed in three 35 minute writingrounds. Katie Monsewicz, Sylvia Rossi, Alaina Warner, and KelseyBooth represented LMS for Seventh grade. Eighth grader LaurenWheeler competed for her second year and was joined by LydiaDunnivan and Micaela Michalk. Lizzy Hoover and EmilyMatchett, 7th and 8th grade alternates, were involved behind thescenes as runners for this event. All of our writers composedquality pieces and two finished in the top 50 writers in each gradelevel. Katie Monsewicz, 7th grade, and Micaela Michalk, 8th gradeearned a chance to write in the fourth round.We are very proud of our team of writers and the success they hadthis year.LMS Growing Stronger in STEMThe 68th Ohio Technology and Engineering EducationAssociation held its annual Spring Conference, Growing strongerin STEM: Enhancing Cross Curricular Learning in TechnologyEducation, at Thomas Worthington High School in Columbus,Ohio on April 9 and 10. Several Lake Middle School students,instructed by Mr. Victor Stefan won state-level awards.My How They’ve GrownAs the end of the yearis fast approaching weat Lake Middle Schoolwould like to revisitour school wide artproject. Our treesbegan with ArtEnrichment studentsbuilding the trunksand branches.Throughout the entireschool year all studentsadded “leaves” duringtheir six weeks of art.The staff and studentsof Lake Middle Schoolhave enjoyed watchingeach tree bloomingwith the passing of theschool year.Ancient History Wax MuseumDid you ever dream that you would be visiting a museum that then came to life like in themovie, A Night at the Museum? Well that is exactly what the students of the 7th Grade Red Teamcreated at Lake Middle School. About three weeks ago, the students started working on theAncient History Wax Museum project. Each student was able to choose a different historicalperson they studied during the school year. Historical people ranged from Alexander the Great toQueen Elizabeth and Zeus to Socrates. Students conducted research on their historical personand then used technology to create many different parts of the project. Each student created aGlogster page, which is a program for educational pages that resemble Facebook. The studentsalso created a giant postage stamp to commemorate their person’s accomplishments and a Bio-Card filled with quick facts. The museum was opened to other LMS students and parents onTuesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 27 during the school day. The students dressed like theirhistorical person and also memorized a brief speech about them. When museum guests wantedto hear their speech, a button was pushed in front of each student and the character “came tolife”. Parents, teachers, and students had a great time with this interactive history lesson! Inaddition, it was all for a good cause. Prior to the museum, students researched various charitiesand wrote persuasive letters to their teachers trying to convince them where the museumproceeds should be donated. The top ten were selected by the teachers and read for the class.Students then voted on where they wanted the money to be given. The top charities were TheAmerican Cancer Society, our own LMS student fund, and The Make a Wish Foundation. At thetime this article was printed, the money raised from the museum totaled $580.76.Congratulations to the students for working hard to raise money for great causes and having a lotof fun along the way!volume 14, issue 6 BLUE STREAK NEWS 13

LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLclassroom happenings and events5th Grade NewsOn Wednesday, May 5 family and friends gathered in the Lake High School Gym tolisten and enjoy as the Fifth and Sixth Grade Bands presented “The Sounds of Spring”concert. Fifth and sixth grade band director, Richard Kibler led the students toperform and showcase their talents. It was a very impressive demonstration ofinstrumental coordination and talent.Mrs. Ballard’s 5th grade classes set up shop! In order to deepen the children’s learningexperience they created two businesses. Each business sold a different type of suckerin order to create a real life scenario where the students experienced competitionamongst other classes, supply and demand, price points, advertising, and businessmanagement. All profit went to the Lake Elementary Student Council.The Community 1 fifth graders have built a learning garden. The fifth grade sciencestudents researched vegetables native to Ohio, and chose seven to grow in our area.The students have planted radishes, carrots, peas, onions, pumpkins, zucchini, andlettuce. The goalof the activity isto allow studentsto have hands onexperience withgrowing theirown food, collectdata, and see howweather andother factorsaffect their plantsgrowth.4th Grade News5th Grade Band Flutists.Fourth graders went on a community field trip to see first-hand some of the contentlearned this year in science and social studies. We visited the Fichtner Outdoor EducationCenter, a part of the Stark Parks, on Market Street. The groups were able to see nativeOhio plants, trees and habitats of a wetland area and wooded area. A visit was also madeto the One Room School House preserved by the Lake Historical Society. Mr. Don Myersand Mr. Steven Espenschied gave informational presentations about the history of theschoolhouse. The students then played games outside, such as “Pass the Handkerchief”and “Who Has The Button?”, which were similar to those played by children in the 1800s.Group picture of our fourth-fifth grade class of Mrs. Broom, Mrs. Harms, and Mrs. Pepper atthe Fichtner Center in Hartville.Lake Elementary 5th grade students preparing to garden native Ohio vegetables.A stop for lunch was made at the Pizza Hut in Hartville, where studentswere able to use their coupons earned for reaching the reading goal set eachmonth.On May 5, Connie Michaels from Quail Hollow State Park was brought into Lake Elementary as a guest speaker. She shared many facts with ourfourth graders about animals and our environment. Connie displayed aturtle, snake, hawk, and falcon for students and shared with them some ofthe animals’ characteristics that help them survive. She also discussed howthese animals play a role incontributing to plant lifecycles through seeddispersal. She talked abouthow humans affect thewildlife’s habitat, how somespecies are threatened, andhow some species are off theendangered list due to newlaws and regulations. Thestudents really enjoyedhaving her here to share herknowledge.Quail Hollow State Park’sConnie Michaels shared avariety of animals with students including this hawk she’s shown handling.14BLUE STREAK NEWS June 2010

LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsGrow With PoetryLake Elementary students participated in the 11th Annual Youth PoetryContest – Grow with Poetry sponsored by the Stark County District Library.The students’ poetry was recognized for its originality and creativity. BrynnMcKenney, Dakayla Noble, and Anne Wright, all fifth graders, received tophonors. Honorable mentions went to fifth graders, Abigail Archer, AlexJohnson, Brynne Krann, Talia Pope. Fourth graders who received honorablementions were Alex Keith, Tate Testa, and Jayne Yerrick. In addition, Mrs.Karen Rowley, fourth and fifth grade GATE teacher, accepted the schoolaward for its strong participation in the contest.DAR WinnersOn May 5, 2010 the Canton Chapter National Society Daughters ofAmerican Revolution honored three fifth-grade students from Mrs. KarenRowley’s classroom for their award-winning entries. Students in Mrs.Rowley’s class wrote historical fiction stories with a patriotic theme. BrynneKrann’s stamp design won first place at the Chapter level. Short storywinners were David Klopfer who took first place at the Chapter level andBrynn McKenney who won second place.Presidential Speech Contest WinnersStudents in Mrs. Rowley’s fifth-grade GATE Language Arts class have beenquite busy during the past few weeks preparing for the 2010 School SpeechContest provided by the Modern Woodmen of America. This year’s topic was“If I Were a President”. The boys and girls researched presidential quotes andaccomplishments, important documents, and historical facts. They thenwrote their speeches and presented them to classmates, family members, anda panel of judges. Each student was recognized for his or her effort.Fifth Grader Dakayla Nobleplays “Annie”Dakayla Noble, a Lake Elementary fifth grader, findsherself on the stage for the second time this school year.She is playing an orphan with a hard-knock life in themusical production, “Annie,” at the Canton Players Guild.Her role allows her to perform, sing, and dance which areher passions.Dakayla said, “The theater seems like a second home tome and I’ve had a chance to meet many new friends.”Earlier in the year, she performed in the production, “AChristmas Carol” at the Cultural Center for the Arts.School Fundraiser News & WinnersIn Mrs. Bruner’s fundraiser there were many winners.Students received an entry for every 6 items they sold: 22kids had a total of 41 entries and the 5 lb. Hershey bars goto: Cole McQuaide, Corey Hutton,Rachel Schrock, Jessica Davis, and Riley Troyer.There were 6 children that sold 18 items, or more, andeach had a chance to pull a sucker and win $3 or $10 cashon the spot.Winning $3 each were 4th graders Kourtney Frame,Cameron Jones, and Melissa Mitchell. Also winning $3each were 5th graders Allison Portman and StephenLinsky. Fifth grader, David Hampton won $10.Stephen Linsky was the only student who sold 30 itemsand a chance in the money machine and $300. He hadabout 15 seconds and walked out with $26 cash.Stephen Linsky displaying his prize money from themoney machine.Cameron Jones had the second highest total in sales andthus earned 4 one-day passes to Kalahari Resort. StephenLinsky had the highest sales and earned an OVERNIGHTstay and water passes at Kalahari for his family.Please continue to save the drink pouches, chip bags,cookie wrappers over the summer. Even 5th gradersleaving can bring them into school next school year, orsend them in with a younger sibling.volume 14, issue 6 BLUE STREAK NEWS 15

LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsCounseling CornerNED Show — Back in April, the staff and students at LakeElementary were making their final preparations for theOhio Achievement Assessments. Practice tests were beingtaken, testing hints were being promoted, and signs werebeing created to encourage everyone to do their best.To interrupt their hard work, we had a really cool assemblycome and serve as a pep rally for the tests. The performer,Chad, emphasized that in order to be a champion atanything, you need to follow NED’s basic ideas: “Never giveup, Encourage others and Do your best.” To portray this,Chad performed yo-yo tricks for us that were truly amazing.Yo-yos were sold for a week after the assembly to keep theNED ideas alive. To remind the students that hard work canpay off, they were able to practice their yo-yoing in the NedZone at recess. The students were greatly impacted by NED’smessage and still remember that these basic rules areessential if you ever want to be a champion at anything.Shirley Sloan, School CounselorLake ElementaryGood Girls Group (3G)For most of the year, 3G (Good Girls Group) hasbeen busy helping out around the school andplanning activities to promote Good Character.This past month, the girls went to the classroomfor students with multiple disabilities (Mrs.Ebie’s room) to take them some silly putty theymade. The girls loved the experience and decidedto go back again; this is what they had to sayabout it…“I liked when we played catch withOwen, Caleb, Ryan and Lilly.”– Kaylee Hostetler“I loved playing with the kids because they’re solovable and they never want you to leave.You always do the craziest stuff there likeplaying with rice or go in their clubhouse!That is why I love playing with the kids.”– Ashley Janowiak“It was fun to play with the kids. It was also funto play catch and play games with them”– Reghan Tessmer“I really liked playing games with the kids andmaking silly putty for them. I enjoyed it verymuch because they were really nice and kind.”– Baylie Karmie“I loved working with the kids.They are so funny! When we got out the rice bin,they went crazy! They sat down and startedplaying with it and laughing.I drew a picture of a face and a little girl namedAbby drew the hair, it was a blast!– Natalie Mudd“It was really fun going there and playing.”– Abigail PepperBoys Battling Bullying (3B)3B (Boys Battling Bullying) has also been reallybusy this year planning ways to stop bullying inour school. As their final activity, they had adance party with the student’s in Mrs. Ebie’sroom. This is what they had to say about theexperience…“I liked when we danced around.”– Jay Yoder“What I liked about playing with the kids wasthem chasing us and they hung on to us.Also they played dodge ball.One of the kids tackled everyone. I’m glad wecould spend time with the kids. I want to goback again sometime before the year ends.”– Dawson Miller“My experience with the kids was absolutelywonderful, although I got punched by a kidin the nose, it was fun.”– Nathan Moraghan“I loved being with them and it was such aprivilege to go see them and have fun.”– Katie HerrickBoth of these student groups have had a greatyear and came up with some truly great ideas topromote Good Character throughout the school.We will use many of their ideas next year!All of you will be greatly missed!And to the rest of the 5th grade class: I will missyou all so much! I have had so much fun gettingto know you over the past two years. You allhold a very special place in my heart as my firstclass I have at the privilege of being a schoolcounselor for. If there is anything I can ever dofor you down the road, I would be more thanhappy to help. Continue to set goals, make goodchoices, and you will go as far as you want inlife.16BLUE STREAK NEWS June 2010

LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLclassroom happenings and eventsArt NewsLake Elementary School Art Departmentreceive Arts in Stark Grant Funds toSponsor Travelling Vincent Van GoghExhibit!Hartville and Lake Elementary artists havebeen busy at work, exploring, creating, anddiscussing the work of famous artistVincent Van Gogh. The art department wasrecently awarded a grant from Arts In Starkto rent a “larger than life” museum qualitydisplay of some of Van Gogh’s mostfamous works. The students are awed bythe scale and details shown by work of this proportion. The studentsparticipated in rich discussions, art critiques, and critical thinking observationsand applications of Van Gogh’s style and techniques. The exhibit was unveiledin April and received a lot of positive attention and art-related discussionsfrom both the students and faculty.In addition to the observations, each grade level, kindergarten through fifth,created an art project utilizing styles, concepts, and techniques learnedthrough the study of this artist and his work. The travelling art exhibit wasused as a springboard for discussion, extended response writing andjournaling practices, and scientific weather studies that related learning inother content areas to the arts.Art teachers Miss Stegner, Miss Britt, and the students of Lake and HartvilleElementary School would like to sincerely thank Arts in Stark for making thisrich and unique learning experience possible. Their generosity towards, andsupport of, the arts in the Stark County community is greatly appreciated.volume 14, issue 6 BLUE STREAK NEWS 17