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Holland-SpringfieldYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPERPRSRT STDUS POSTAGEPAIDTOLEDO OHPERMIT 133VOLUME 10, NUMBER 24 – JUNE 12, 2012HOLLAND, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO Please Recycle This Newspaper $20.00 per yearSHS Class of 2012 celebrates graduation©WELCH PUBLISHING CO.Springfield students commended atPenta’s Senior Recognition ceremoniesSHS seniors celebrated graduation Saturday, June 2, at the Stranahan Theater at the115th annual commencement exercises. The Top 10 students in the Class of 2012 are:More than 270 seniorssaid their final farewell toSpringfield High School onJune 2, as the Class of 2012accepted their diplomas.Held at the StranahanTheater, the 115th commencementceremoniesopened with the traditionalprocessional of “Pomp andCircumstance” by Sir EdgarElgar. The processional wasfollowed by the playing ofthe National Anthem underthe direction of KathleenMcGrady, band director andTravis Pennell, assistant banddirector and a performanceof the alma mater.Board of Education PresidentEv Harris delivered thewelcoming address, and classpresident Natalie Setterbergspoke to her classmates.“To my fellow classmates,we have made it,” shesaid. “I wish I had some profoundadvice that I couldshare with you, but we are allin the same boat. We do notknow what the future willbring, so we can hope for thebest and take time to lookback at the amazing memoriesthat were created in thepast four years.”She expressed her appreciationto her classmates forall the good times that theyhave shared and for theirfriendship. “I know that fromknowing all of you, I havebecome a better person, andfor that I am truly grateful,”she said.Following Natalie’s presentation,Salutatorian RaelynGrup and ValedictorianJulia Boehler addressed theirpeers [see speeches onpage 6].Superintendent KathrynHott spoke to the class, notingher own unique role as“both as an educator and as aproud parent of a member ofthis outstanding class.”“Because of that connectionI have been privileged toknow these students individuallyand collectively, manysince kindergarten. Overtheir 13 years, the Class of2012 has earned the reputationof being an exceptionalclass.“That is not always thecase. Each class defines itselfby what they say, their choiceof actions, how hard theywork, what they choose togive back and their achievements,”the superintendentsaid.“The graduates seated onJulia Boehler, Raelynn Grup, Suzette Grindle, Katie Metz, Kaitlyn Casper-Mayer, NatalieSetterberg, Kaitlynn Hersch, Alexis Cox, Erin Delaney and Austin Ryan.this stage possess unbelievabletalent, outstanding academicability and a belief thatthey are called to service.These young men andwomen have answered thatcall many times over theiryears in Springfield havingvolunteered countless hoursto assist others.“As to their tremendousacademic talents, I am veryproud to share that thesegraduates have been awardedover $5.2 million in scholarshipsto date and climbing.What an achievement!“Graduates, achievementmay be defined in manyways–giving your personalbest, reaching a challenginggoal, attaining a job, publicrecognition or social status. Ibelieve that achievement iseven more. It occurs whenlifelong memories are createdfor the people around us.“Graduates, you have createdwonderful lifelongmemories for family members,friends and educatorswho have had the honor ofbeing part of your lives andtheir educational careers thusfar.“Your gifts were visible inthe effort and enthusiasm thatyou brought to the classroom,extracurricular activitiesand within our community.You shared with us asense of humor and curiositythat you exhibited on a dailybasis, your magic brought asmile to our faces, andinspired us to be better educatorsand better people. Forall this and more, thank you!“Graduates, our world isin need of people who usetheir talents and energy tomake a difference and to createpositive lifelong memoriesfor others. You have lefta lasting impression onSpringfield High School andour community.“Go forward and pursueyour dreams with the samecourage and commitmentyou have demonstrated thusfar and in doing so I have nodoubt that each of you willmake a remarkable difference.Congratulations andmy very best to each ofyou!”SHS Principal SteveGwin then presented theClass of 2012 with theirdiplomas.The ceremony ended withthe recessional performed bythe Springfield SymphonicBand.Cassidy CohenFive Springfield HighSchool students who attendPenta Career Center wereamong more than 50 seniorswho were honored with theoutstanding student awardduring senior recognitionceremonies in late May.They are Cassidy Cohen,marketing education; BrandonFahrer, job training andproject search; Darryl Moneyham,automotive technology;Rashell Ray, floraldesign/greenhouse production,and Courtney Tuite,medical technologies.The Outstanding StudentAward is presented toseniors based on performanceand excellence intheir individual career-technicalprogram.More than 700 Penta studentswere recognized duringthe ceremonies, andeach received a career passportthat contained a certificateof completion signedby the student’s instructor,supervisor, high schooldirector and superintendent.The career passport alsoincluded a list of competencieswhich the studentattained while attendingPenta, a personal data sheetand other documents listingthe student’s accomplishments.Superintendent Ron Mattercommended the studentson their achievements. “Ourseniors put forth their besteffort this year, and we areconfident the class of 2012will benefit greatly fromtheir education at Penta,” hesaid.He thanked parents forsupporting their children’schoice to embark on acareer technical education.“Your career-technicaltraining has set the foundationfor your future, andRegistration is now underway for the 2012 Rollie Runto be held at 9:15 a.m., Saturday,June 16, at CommunityHomecoming Park, 7807Angola Road, Holland.Held in conjunction withthe Strawberry Festival, theevent is named after RollieDenker III, a resident ofSpringfield Township whodied of a heart attack in2004.Funds from the event areused to award scholarships toSpringfield High School studentswho pursue a degree innursing or a related medicalfield. Mr. Denker was a registerednurse at Toledo Hospital.Registration forms maybe picked up at HeartandSoulFitness Center, the SpringfieldTownship Hall or ProvidenceLutheran Church.Interested participants alsomay register online atwww.rollierun.com.Registration fees are $20Brandon FahrerRashell Raynow it’s up to you to use theskills and knowledge for alifetime of success, ” hesaid.Mr. Matter encouragedthe Class of 2012 to be lifelonglearners. “Don’t lookat high school as an end toyour education; instead lookat it as a beginning of a newjourney, one filled with education,work and service.”He closed with a quotefrom Tony Robbins, a motivationalspeaker and author.“Life is a gift, and it offersus the privilege, opportunityand responsibility to givesomething back by becomingmore.”He also echoed thewords of Annie Sullivan,who taught Helen Keller.“Keep on beginning andfailing. Each time you fail,start all over again, and youwill grow stronger until youhave accomplished a purpose–notthe one you beganwith perhaps, but one you’llbe glad to remember.”Also addressing studentsat the human services ceremonywas Judith Paredes,Penta board member whospoke on behalf of theboard.“Another successful yearhas passed at Penta, and weare pleased that our seniorsDarryl MoneyhamCourtney Tuitewill have many opportunitiesto pursue in their chosencareers or to furthertheir education,” she said.Ms. Paredes encouragedthe students to give of theirtime and talents “becauseultimately, the service yougive will lead you to success.”She closed by offering aquote from Oprah Winfrey.“I’ve come to believe thateach of us has a personalcalling that’s as unique as afingerprint–and that the bestway to succeed is to discoverwhat you love and thenfind a way to offer it to othersin the form of service.”Following the presentationof the career passports,Penta Director Jeff Kurtzrecognized students for theirachievements academicallyand at local, state andnational competitions. Heconcluded by recognizingseniors who had beenoffered scholarships.The ceremonies wereconducted over three-days,ending May 23. A careertechnicalhigh school forsophomores, juniors andseniors, Penta servesSpringfield Schools and 15school districts in a fivecountyarea.–Jane MaioloRegistration under way for Rollie RunEvent to be held June 16 at Homecoming ParkShelter houseto open Wed.,June 13The SpringfieldTownship Trustees areinviting the communityto join them Wednesday,June 13, at 4 p.m. for theofficial ribbon-cutting atthe new shelter house atCommunity HomecomingPark on AngolaRoad.The ribbon-cuttingwill take place in conjunctionwith the openingceremony for the annualStrawberry Festival.All residents, businessesand organizationsin the community arewelcome to attend.for adults; $15, students, and$10 for children age 10 andunder.Those who register willreceive Rollie Run T-shirtsand a bottle of water on raceday. Additionally, lunch willbe provided by Subway.The event is open to runnersand walkers of all ages,and participants can selectfrom a one or three milecourse.For more information,visit the Web site at www.rollierun.comor call organizerSherri Koback at 419-351-0616.Journal readers are everywhereFrom there to here, from here to there, Journal readers areeverywhere.The staff invites readers to submit photos of themselves orothers reading the paper where ever they may travel, whetherit is in Norway or Newfoundland.Gary and Nancy Horn of Holland traveled to the Hawaiianisland of Kauai this past spring where they visited the HanaleiNational Wildlife Refuge.The Hanalei NWR is located in the Hanalei River Valleyon the Kauai north shore. The valley is encircled by waterfallmountains and consists of 917 acres established in 1972 forthe protection of nesting and feeding habitat for endangeredHawaiian water birds, explained Mr. Horn.Readers and advertisers are encouraged to submit photosof themselves reading the paper. Try to include a familiarbackground. For example, Blood Falls makes an interestingbackdrop for a reader at Victoria Land, Antarctica.Photos may be submitted by e-mail to editor@hollandsfj.us or by mail to The Journal, 117 East Second Street, Perrysburg,Ohio 43551. If photos are sent by mail and need tobe returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo andtheir hometown/business as well as any other details you maywant to add about the trip.

Page 4 — June 12, 2012 — HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNALSpringfield High School graduates recognized for scholarshipsÁContinued from page 2Monique Sheree Iwuagwu–Universityof ToledoRocket Scholarship, BowlingGreen State University MinorityScholarship, BowlingGreen State University Scholarship.Logan Chanelle Johnson–BallState UniversityAcademic, Xavier UniversityDean’s Scholarship, DaytonUniversity Father ChaminadeScholarship, Bowling GreenState University FoundersScholarship.Shaston Michael Kazmierczak–SHSAcademic BoostersScholarship, SHS BandBoosters Scholarship, TomYoder Scholarship, Universityof Toledo Blue and GoldScholarship.Jaclyn Anna Kimmet–Springfield Education AssociationScholarship, SHS AthleticBoosters Scholarship,Cunningham/Musch MemorialScholarship, NorthwoodUniversity Presidential Scholarship,Northwood UniversityAthletic Volleyball Scholarship,Ohio Dominican UniversityAcademic Scholarship,Capital University PresidentialScholarship, University ofToledo Rocket Scholarship,Adrian College PresidentialScholarship, Muskingum UniversityAcademic Scholarship,University of the CumberlandsAcademic Scholarship,Bellarmine University MonsignorTreece Scholarship,Spring Arbor University PresidentialScholarship, The Collegeof Wooster Dean's Scholarship.Nicole Allise King–TerryYoder Scholarship, Universityof Kentucky Flagship Scholarshipfor Non-Residents, UTRocket Scholarship.Schyler K. Koback–SHSAthletic Boosters Scholarship,Beth Bartkavage MemorialScholarship, Rollie Denker IIIMemorial Scholarship.Rowan Kendal Kobylansky–BowlingGreen StateUniversity Scholarship.Alexandria JuneLaney–University of ToledoBlue and Gold Scholarship,Olivet University Scholarship,Capital University Scholarship,Xavier University PresidentialScholarship, Universityof Akron Scholarship.Audrey Kay Lentz–JROTC Boosters Scholarship.Nathaniel Ervin Mackie–Kenneth Moon MemorialScholarship.Monica Sue Mason–SHSAcademic Boosters Scholarship,SHS Band BoostersScholarship, Strawberry FestivalScholarship, Kent StateUniversity Trustee Scholarship,Ohio State UniversityTrustee Scholarship, BowlingGreen State University Scholarship,University of ToledoRocket Scholarship.Tyler Scott Matanick–SHS Band Boosters Scholarship,SHS Principal’s Scholarship,Ohio Northern UniversityTalent Scholarship, WrightState University AcademicScholarship, BGSU AcademicScholarship.Michala Tinae McCarver–EasternMichigan UniversityEmerald Scholarship,Bowling Green State UniversityFounders’ Scholarship.Gerald Wayne McNeal II–Springfield Schools helps Feed Lucas County ChildrenFeed Lucas County Children volunteer Gary Zarembski and staff member Khalfani Ricewith SHS Students In Action Leader Nate Gillette, and young donors Kacie and MayaChandler.Feed Lucas County Childrenvolunteer Gary Zarembskiwas overwhelmed.Springfield High SchoolYouth Jefferson Awards/StudentsIn Action (SIA) leaderNate Gillette was surprisedand happy. Young donorsKacie and Maya Chandlerfelt very good about sharingwith other children a fewitems that they no longeruse. All are pictured withFLCC staff member KhalfaniRice who struggled toget the thousands of children’sbooks, toys, games,and used sporting equipmentto be used by FLCC at summerand afterschool programspacked into vehicles.Initially undertaken bythe high school's SIA leaders,the effort quickly grewto encompass generousdonors throughout northwestOhio who heard about itthanks to the area print andelectronic media. Itemswere collected at all sixSpringfield schools and atthe district’s administrationoffices.“We can't thank youenough,” said Mr. Zarembski,the father of SpringfieldHigh School graduates, asthe vehicle pulled awayfrom the building.Bowling Green State UniversityFounders’ Scholarship,Capital University PresidentialScholarship.Katie Marie Metz–SHSAcademic Boosters Scholarship,SHS Alumni AssociationScholarship, SHS AthleticBoosters Scholarship, RobinsonFamily Scholarship, Cunningham/Musch MemorialScholarship, Ohio StateProvost Scholarship, MaloneUniversity Scholarship, Universityof Toledo RocketScholarship, Miami UniversityRed Hawk ExperienceScholarship, Miami UniversityRichard and Emily SmuckerScholarship.Charles Moffitt IV–SHSAcademic Boosters Scholarship,Rollie Denker III MemorialScholarship, Stone OakCountry Club EmployeeScholarship, University ofToledo Rocket Scholarship,Kent State University PresidentialScholarship.Courtney Marie Myers–Rollie Denker III MemorialScholarship, Bowling GreenState University HeritageScholarship, Kent State UniversityScholarship.Ashley Marie Nagle–Baker College Scholarship.Malachi Hardy Neal– Universityof Toledo CoffeeScholarship, University ofToledo Blue and Gold Scholarship.Savannah MarieNowakowski–Owens CommunityCollege Trustee Scholarship.Devin Terrell Paige–Bowling Green State UniversityFounders Scholarship.Lauren Mary Pelton–Lourdes University PresidentialScholarship.Sarah GardnerPhilippi–University of ToledoBlue and Gold Scholarship,Springfield Sprint Scholarship.Tyler Matthew Picking–University of Toledo Blue andGold Scholarship.Samantha AnneQuinto–SHS AcademicBoosters Scholarship, SHSAthletic Boosters Scholarship,Beekley Family Scholarship,Bowling Green State UniversityFounders Scholarship.Emily Marie Rockman–SHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship.Kaylee Kathleen Ruiz–SHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship,Ralph Wilhelm MemorialGolf Scholarship, MaloneUniversity Scholarship, UrsulineCollege Scholarship.Kyle Robert Ruiz–DefianceCollege D.C. Scholarship.Austin James Ryan–SHSBand Boosters Scholarship,Springfield Scholars Scholarship,Ohio State UniversityProvost Scholarship, Universityof Toledo Rocket Scholarship.Bre’Shantis LouiseSaka–University of ToledoAdmissions Scholarship.Kennedy KnoxSanders–SHS AcademicBoosters Scholarship, SHSAlumni Association Scholarship,Rollie Denker III MemorialScholarship, Case WesternReserve University FrancisBolton School of NursingScholarship, Tenneco AutomotiveCompany Sons andDaughters Scholarship.Natalie Marie Setterberg–SHS Band Boosters Scholarship,SHS National HonorSociety Scholarship, RobinsonFamily Scholarship, Holland/SpringfieldRotaryScholarship, BCSN Student ofthe Month, Michigan StateUniversity Scholar Award,Michigan State UniversityLegacy Scholarship, MichiganState University PresidentialStudy Abroad Scholarship,Ohio State University TrusteeScholarship, University ofCincinnati Century Scholarship,University of ToledoRocket Scholarship.Marisa MarieShipman–SHS AcademicBoosters Scholarship, DeClercqFamily Scholarship,Springfield Township YouthSoftball/ Baseball Scholarship,Mercyhurst UniversityAthletic Scholarship, MercyhurstUniversity AcademicScholarship.Aaron Michael Siedler–SHS Academic BoostersScholarship, SHS NationalHonor Society Scholarship,Strawberry Festival Scholarship,Holland/SpringfieldRotary Scholarship, MiamiUniversity Bridges ProgramScholarship, Bowling GreenStale University HeritageScholarship.Thaddeus Daniel Smith–University of Toledo Scholarship,Lourdes UniversityScholarship.Emily Kristine Steedman–HarryPatton/SpringfieldFire Department Scholarship,Springfield Soccer AssociationScholarship, University ofToledo Scholarship, Universityof Cincinnati Scholarship.Matthew Ryan Stephenson–Universityof ToledoRockel Scholarship.Madelyn PaigeStewart–Earl Oliverio MemorialScholarship.Sabrina Ann Stone–KennethMoon Memorial Scholarship,University of ToledoRocket Scholarship.Kurtis Robert Taylor– Holland/SpringfieldRotaryScholarship.Brittany Lee Welch–SHSAcademic Boosters Scholarship,The Andersons Principal’sChoice Scholarship,Bowling Green State UniversityCentennial Scholarship,Kent State University TrusteeScholarship, Shalom Club SunCity Scholarship.Jessica Brooke York –SHSAcademic Boosters Scholarship.Theodore Maarten Zoodsma–Holland/SpringfieldRotary Scholarship, MajorGardiner Memorial Scholarship,College Army ROTCScholarship, John Carroll UniversityScholarship, PrattInstitute Scholarship, Universityof Toledo Scholarship.Seventh graders celebrate D.A.R.E. graduationSpringfield Middle School held its seventh grade D.A.R.E. graduation on May 25. Pictured are representatives fromthe important “triangle” that students rely on for support ... school, law enforcement and parents.By Dana DammanPrincipalDorr Elementary Schoolfifth grade studentsreceived a special surprizeduring the school’s annualfifth grade recognition programheld on May 25.Members of the DorrParent Club gifted eachfifth grade student with aback sack (light weightback pack) and written oneach gift was the reminderthese students are membersof the Class of 2019.After the program, TaylorKuhn, Kagen Ruley,Austin Witty and KouriWoodard demostrated severalways to use the sacks.American Legionto host Father’sDay barbecueAmerican Legion Post646, 1074 Clarion Avenue,Holland, will host a Father’sDay chicken barbecue inconjunction with the StrawberryFestival from 2 to 6p.m., June 17.The meal includes 1/2chicken, potato salad, bakedbeans and ice tea, and thecost is $8 for adults and $5for children 12 and under.Dorr Elementary School NewsTaylor Kuhn, Kagen Ruley, Austin Witty and Kouri Woodard with their back sacks.North Branch Nursery, Inc.Garden Center * Landscape * Wholesale--AREA BUSINESS GUIDE• EXPERT LABOR •• You Have A Project??Hire an Expert• Doors . . .Interior & Exterior• Flooring Tile, Wood• Drywall• Drop Ceilings• Basement Finishing• Kitchen & BathRemodel• Decks: New, Rebuild,Restoration, PowerWash, Tear Down,Weather Proof, Leveling• FencingSplit Rail & Privacy,or New Posts/Rails• Utility ShedsScheduling Summer Projects Now• Painting • Ceiling RepairCall 419-779-1255• Please call, ask for Curt •• I am very good at what I do!! •• YOUR JOB IS PRIORITY •THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH!“Improving lives throughbetter hearing”www.colorfullivinginteriors.comAdvertise in theArea Business Guideper week,$20 00per space(Min. 13 weeks)Call 419-874-2528!• Mention this ad and receive10% off all hearing aid pairs• Free hearing consultation & evaluation• Free demonstration of the latest in hearingstyle and technologySpecial monthly financing options• Risk-free 30-day trial6642 Centers Dr., Holland, OH 43528 In Spring Meadows Shopping CenterCall today!Appointments arelimited and they will go fast!RSVP at 419.865.5770One copy change per 13 weeks.Grand Opening!Special Event Prices!WINNERPest Control Management Specialists•Rodents • Moles • Mammals • Birds•Crawling Insects • Ants • Spiders•Flying Insects • Mosquitos•Stinging & Biting Insects • Fleas•Safe for Children and PetsVisit us: www.mcclurgenvironmental419-866-7080SCHWABELHEATING & AIR CONDITIONING17 Years ServiceTurn to the ExpertsLicensed, Bonded, InsuredResidential &FINANCINGLight CommercialAVAILABLEMEMBERNW OHIO &SE MICHIGANService all Makes & ModelsFREE ESTIMATE on installs419-874-9900www.schwabel-hvac.comWEB SITEDESIGNCall Today forQuote!Welch Publishing Co.419-874-2528RepairSpecialistKRUSE CONSTRUCTIONHome RemodelingBasements, Baths, Decks, Doors,Interior and Exterior Finish Work,Plumbing, Ceramic Tile and more.All repairs and small jobs welcome.• Quality• Honest • Dependable • ServiceLicensed, Bonded and InsuredCall Russ Kruse“I’ll return your call.”419-893-1431RichardCustom PaintingInterior/Exterior PaintingDeck Refinishing25 Yrs. 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Page 6 — June 12, 2012 — HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNALCongratulations Class of 2012Congratulations Springfield High School Seniors!Valedictorian, salutatorian recall memories, lessons learnedJulia BoehlerValedictorian“Congratulations, Classof 2012, we finally made it!After four years we havefinally taken our last highschool test. We won’t haveto be at school every morningby 7:30 ever again!However, we could nothave made this journey withouthelp from others. Iwould like to give a bigthank you to all of the families,friends, teachers, coaches,advisors and staff that arehere today. You have allhelped us be able to see this.Now that we have finishedhigh school, we willall be going our separateways. Many of us will beheading off to college. Othereswill be joining theworkforce or the armedforces. No matter what weare doing next year, it is anexciting time in each of ourlives. Next year will be thefirst step in the beginning ofour adult lives, whether weare staying at home or travelingfar away.This is the time when wecan truly discover ourselvesand what on earth we reallywant to do with the rest ofour lives. As E.E. Cummingsonce said: “It takes courageto grow up and become whoyou really are.”This is the time to trynew things we didn’t havethe time or courage to try inhigh school. To travel, eatnew foods, help out yourcommunity, explore yourfaith and do other things youhave never done before. Ifyou are going to college andaren’t athletic, you can stilljoin an intermural sportsteam. Harry Potter fans,check out the Quidditchteam. (Yes, most collegesreally do have a Quidditchteam. I want to check it outjust so I can see a bunch ofcollege kids running aroundon broomsticks). You willnever know if you’ll findsomething you love or meetyour best friend doing something,if you don’t try it.By being involved outsideof school or work, youdon’t only have a great timeyou also grow as a person.Participating in a music programor athletic team mayhelp you gain communicationor leadership skills.Serving the communitythrough volunteer servicehelps you gain self-confidenceand a sense of selfworth.In high school, Imade being involved a priorityand I believe it has greatlycontributed to my success.I hope everyone stays or getsinvolved in these upcommgyears.Some of us know whatwe want to do, and some ofus are undecided and hopinginspiration will fallout of thesky (preferably soon). However,many people switchmajors or career paths. Youmight think you want to be adoctor, but then decideteaching is for you. I mightdecide against science altogetherand major in history(probably unlikely though,sorry Mr. O’Shea). Don’tworry if you don’t have anexact plan for your future,the next few years are aboutdiscovering yourself so it’sok if you aren’t quite sure“We might have a bad professor or an awful boss.People will try to hold us back but it’s like WinstonChurchill said: ‘Success is not final, failure is notfatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.’ ”Julia BoehlerSHS Valedictorianright now.As exciting as these nextfew years will be, they won’tbe easy. No more snow days,prime times or teachersreminding us to study or door homework. Many us ofwill not be living at home,Best Wishes graduates!Valedictorian Julia Boehler, left, and salutatorian RaelynnGrup at the graduation ceremony.so we will have to do ourown laundry and keep ourrooms clean (unless we wantan angry roommate).We might have a bad professoror an awful boss. Peoplewill try to hold us backbut it’s like WinstonChurchill said: ‘Success isnot final, failure is not fatal:it is the courage to continuethat counts.’Life will be hard, but weare ready. Our experiencesthroughout high school inthe classroom, on the field,on stage or at a job havehelped shape us into peopleready to take on the world.We will struggle, but we willalso have fun working tolive out our dreams.No matter what, we willalways have one thing tolook back to–our years atSpringfield High School. Wehave 267 other people with ashared experience.We all survived exams,OGTs, D lunch, early morningsand excessive amountsof homework. (Seriously,teachers, I like my sleep!)We’ve struggled to balanceschool, extracurricular activities,sports, jobs and havingtime to just have fun. We’vebeen stressed together andhad great times together(like the toilet races at AfterProm or Friday night footballgames). Wherever weend up, whether near Toledoor across the U.S., we willalways carry a part ofSpringfield in our hearts.Personally, I will reallymiss Springfield. I’m excitedto be done and move on, butI’ll miss the friends I madeand the good memories.I cannot express enoughhow proud I am to havegone to Springfield. It’s agreat school system and I’mpart of a great class. Class of2012, we finally did it. I’mso excited to see what wewill do in the future. I’msure the class of 2012 willshow the world just howawesome we really are!”Raelynn GrupSalutatorian“Good morning! I’d liketo thank you all for beinghere today. Teachers, principals,counselors, administrativestaff, and parents–youmean more to us than mostof us care, or dare, to admit,and let me be the person tosay, ‘Thank you, for everything.You all make a difference.’Well, seniors, this is it.Graduation. We’ve beenwaiting four long years forthis day to come, and it’sfinally here. Since I knowmost of us really want to justwalk across the stage, showoff our shoes, and receiveour diplomas, I’ll try to keepthis brief.For some people, reachingthis point was easy; forothers, it was difficult. Butwe succeeded. We passedour OGTs, we took ourACTs, we made it throughthe craziness that is highschool.“So whether your lifeturns out to be a sci-fitrilogy, a romance, apage-turning mystery,the great Americannovel or a comic book,it is my prayer for allof you to write yourown great story, yourway, and to make eachchapter better than thelast.”Raelynn GrupSHS SalutatorianAudience, as you look atthis Springfield High SchoolClass of 2012, you see futuredoctors, nurses, engineers,teachers, accountants, presidentsof the United States(cough, Knox Sanders). Thisis exciting. In a few shortmonths, we’ll be heading offto college and learning morethan we ever thought ourbrains could contain. I don’tknow about you, but I’mready to start a new chapterof my life. So what could bemore appropriate than forme to take a page from myfavorite author?C.S. Lewis, author of the“Chronicles of Narnia,” wasa master at writing happyendings that left you wantingmore. This passage from thefinal page of the final chapterof the final book of theseries is ironically about anew chapter in the lives ofthe Pevensie children:‘But the things that beganto happen after that were sogreat and beautiful that Icannot write them. And forus this is the end of all thestories, and we can mosttruly say that they all livedhappily ever after. But forthem it was only the beginningof the real story. Alltheir life in this world and alltheir adventures in Narniahad only been the cover andthe title page: now at lastthey were beginning ChapterOne of the Great Storywhich no one on earth hasread: which goes on forever:in which every chapter isbetter than the one before.’Members of the Class of2012, imagine somethingwith me. We are the Pevensiechildren who enter thewardrobe to explore thisentirely new world.Springfield High Schoolis our Narnia. And it’s veryreal. There is real drama(Tyler), real sport (Jordan),real friends (Marissa), andreal enemies (nine-pageessay assignments, Dr.Wright).We’ve had magicalhomecoming dances andepic spirit game-battles. Butin this fantasy life that ishigh school, we have learnedsome real life lessons–aboutperseverance and loyalty,self-sacrifice and hard work.Now, however, we canforget about rivalries, dresscodes, and the latest gossip.Today, we get a taste of whatour futures might hold–afuture made possible, in part,by those who taught andguided us for four years.When we step foot outsidethe wardrobe of SpringfieldHigh School, we takethe first step on a real journeyto our future. Highschool is only the cover andtitle page of our lives: ChapterOne of our reallives–who we choose tobe–is only beginning!No matter who you werein high school, you can completelyremake yourself.This is your opportunity toshine, to show who you reallyare, without any peerpressure getting in the way.So whether your lifeturns out to be a sci-fi trilogy,a romance, a page-turningmystery, the great Americannovel or a comic book,it is my prayer for all of youto write your own greatstory, your way, and to makeeach chapter better than thelast.”Summer Fitness SpecialsZumba, Yoga, TurboKick, Aerobics & More!www.toledoheartandsoul.comCONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!May your futures be full of good health, happiness,success and prosperity.Dennis Linn, Branch Manager11043 Villacourt Lane, Whitehouse, OH 43571419.377.0594The time has come to spread your wings and fly.Always remember your roots are the Sylvania areacommunity that nutured youand the success you achieve can always be attributed totremendous support from the education andbusiness community.CongratulationsNorthview and Southview Class of 2012Congratulations tothe Class of 2012We wish you allthe best!!SHS AthleticBoostersSHS Class of 2012115th annual Commencement • Saturday, June 2 • Stranahan TheaterClass Color Green • Class Flower Tiger Lily • Class Song Live Like We’re Dying • Class Motto “You only live once”Class OfficersPresident Natalie Setterberg • Vice President Suzette Grindle • Treasurer Ernest Persley • Secretary Aaron SiedlerCongratulations to the Class of 2012Congratulations!Class of 2012 graduatesJoin us at the Rollie Run June 16!www.rollierun.comCongrats to the2012 Rollie RunRecipients!June 18-22, 9 a.m. to noonCongratulations fromWelch Publishing Co.(419)874-4491