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JHS NewsJHS Valedictorian &SalutatorianZachary Hoyer-Leitzel, JHS’ 2006 Valedictorian, is the son of AllieLeitzel and Tim Hoyer. Zachary has been a member of the JHSConcert Band, A Cappella Choir, Concert Orchestra, MarchingBand, All-School Musical, Mock Trial Team, and Madrigal Singers.Zachary was also the Drum Major for the Red Raiders MarchingBand. Zachary is a member of the National Honor Society and HolyTrinity Lutheran Youth Group. He has received honors and awards including: JasmineCantor, Excellence in English, Kenneth Sohmer Award, Rita Dunn and Mollie Dunn McKeeAward, Florence Zhangi Award, HOBY Leadership Conference, Boy’s State, and 9th & 10thgrades JCC Math Competition – 1st place. Zachary will attend Oberlin College in the fall,hoping to grow as a scholar and prepare for a life of service to a global community.Meredith Bolling, JHS’ 2006 Salutatorian, is the daughter ofDeborah and Eric Bolling. While at Jamestown High School,Ms. Bolling has been the Drum Major of the JHS Red RaidersMarching Band, a member of Concert Band, Concert Band Council(Historian), Pit Orchestra, Full Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, MadrigalSingers, Student Organization (President), Class Council (President),National Honor Society, Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, DanceMinistry Leader at New Creation Assembly of God and S.A.D.D. Ms.Bolling’s awards and honors include: Jasmin Cantor, Allison Ney-Christa Steinman Memorial Scholarship, Florence Zhangi Award, Jeanette ReynoldsScholarship, Milton J Fletcher Award, Davis Award, Empire Girl’s State 2005, AmericanLegion Auxiliary Good Citizenship Citation, Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award,Ewnice Amelia Anderson Awards (for Biology), Area All-States Choir, All-CountyBand/Choir, Symphonic Band Director’s Award and Student of the MonthThis fall sheplans to attend Grove City College to major in Music Education and her future plansinclude becoming a music teacher.JHS Senior Wins Gates Millennium ScholarJamestown High School is proud to announce that seniorKatheryne Hubbard has been named a 2006-2007 GatesMillennium Scholar (GMS). Ms. Hubbard will receive a fullscholarship to the college or university of her choice throughouther undergraduate studies and beyond, for a maximum of10 years.The Gates Millennium Scholar is funded by a grant from theBill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal of GMS is to promoteacademic excellence and to provide and opportunity forthousands of students with financial need to reach their fullestpotential. This year’s class of Gates Millennium consists of1,000 students. Candidates for the GMS award must be citizensor legal permanent residents of the United States.“The Gates Scholarship is a phenomenal grant,” said JHSPrincipal Joe Yelich. “It supports Katie throughout ten years in school as far as she wantsto go. Katie is a great student with a mature view of the future and we’re sure that she’llput this award to good use.”Katheryne Hubbard, who will graduate from Jamestown High School in June with aGPA of 91, has elected to attend the Delaware Valley College and study large animal science.Her ultimate goal is become a large animal veterinarian. Katie is a member of theJamestown High School National Honor Society, co-captain of JHS’ Relay for Life team,and a member of Art Club. Other awards she received include: Allison Ney-ChristaStineman Memorial Scholarship and the Jamestown Public School Forest Scholarship. Sheis also a volunteer at the Chautauqua County Humane Society, Jamestown AudubonSociety, and Project Y.E.S. She was an honoree in the “First Honors in the Community” byBuffalo Business First magazine. Katie’s parents are Lori Hubbard and Anthony Hubbard.JHSCommencementSpeakerThis year’s Jamestown HighSchool CommencementSpeaker will be Dr. KevinLeman. Dr. Leman is an internationallyknown psychologist,award winning author, radioand television personality, andspeaker. Dr. Leman has taughtand entertained audiencesworldwide with his wit andcommon sense psychology.The best-selling “relationshipdoctor” has made housecalls fornumerousradio and televisionprogramsincludingOprah,CBS’ TheEarly Show,Live withRegis andKelly, Today, The View withBarbara Walters, and Focus onFamily with Dr. James Dobson.Dr. Leman is a frequent contributorto CNN’s AmericanMorning. Dr. Leman served as aconsulting family psychologistto Good Morning America.Dr. Leman is the founderand president of “Couple ofPromise,” an organizationdesigned and committed tohelping couples remain happilymarried and is a best-sellingauthor.Dr. Leman’s professionalaffiliations include theAmerican PsychologicalAssociation, AmericanFederation of Radio andTelevision Artists, NationalRegister of Health ServicesProviders in Psychology, and theNorth American Society ofAdlerian Psychology. Dr. Lemanattended North Park College.He received his Bachelor’sdegree in psychology form theUniversity of Arizona, where helater earned his Master’s andDoctorate degrees. Originallyfrom Williamsville, NY, he andhis wife Sande live in Tucson,AZ and have five children.Summer School Information 2006ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWHERE:WHEN:WHO:WHY:Rogers School - all elementary summer school classes will be held at Rogers School. Jefferson Middle SchoolAssistant Principal, Terry English will be the administrator.5 weeks for 20 days, beginning on Monday, July 10 and ending on Thursday,August 10. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon. Breakfast is served at 8:45.Jamestown Public School students currently in Kindergarten and exiting 4th grade.The JPS elementary summer school is designed to provide additional reading instruction for students who canbenefit from additional help.DETAILS: •Breakfast will be provided at each site.•Students will be bused from the home schools to the sites. Transportation will be arranged when we know thenumber of students.•The program will serve the most needy students, enrolling 195 students. Once the classes are full we willmaintain a waiting list.•After summer school, the students will be bused back to their home schools. Lunch will be provided back athome schools that have a summer playground program.MIDDLE SCHOOLWHERE: Middle level summer school will again be held at the High School.WHEN: Classes begin July 5th and end August 10th. Except for July 7th, there will be no classes on Fridays. Classesrun 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided.WHY: Summer school for grades 5 and 6 involves classes in reading and math. The 7th and 8th grade students willreceive instruction in ELA, math and social studies.DETAILS: Students needing transportation will be picked up at their home school between 8:25 and 8:35 a.m.HIGH SCHOOLHigh school summer school registration will take place on June 29th and 30th in the high school library.See time schedule.Thursday, June 29, 2006 Friday, June 29, 2006Seniors 9:00-10:00 a.m. 11:00-11:30 a.m.Juniors 10:00-11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Sophomores 12:00-1:00 p.m. 1:00-1:30 p.m.Freshmen 1:00-2:00 p.m. 1:30-2:00 p.m.High school summer school will run every day starting Wednesday, July 5th ending Tuesday, August 15th. Regents examswill be given Wednesday, August 16th and Thursday, August 17th. Registration for students taking Regents exams but notthe summer school is Monday, July 3 - Friday July 7th in the JHS’ Assistant Principal’s Office. Classes and seats are limited.For additional information on high school Summer School, call 483-7103. For questions about elementary school SummerSchool, contact Terry English at 483-4411 and middle school Summer School, contact Melissa Emerson at 483-7103, JudithGuild at 483-4451, or your child’s guidance counselor.Summer Athletic CampsTo download a brochure for each camp go to jamestownpublicschools.org and click on athletics or for more informationcall Athletic Director Ben Drake in the J.H.S. Athletic Office at 483-4378.• Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Ben Drake’s “Born 2 Play” Boys Basketball Camps: For boys entering grades 4-9 from June26-30 and July 10-14; for boys and girls entering grades 1-3 from July 17-21.• Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Ken Ricker’s Girls Basketball Camps: Shooting Clinic on July 3 (all ages); for girls enteringgrades 3-12 from July 17-21 and August 7-11.• Varsity Football Coach Sam Restivo’s Red Raider Football Conditioning Camp: For players entering grades 7-12 from July31-August 4.• Varsity Boys and Girls Swim Coach Tim Anderson’s Swim Camp: Competitive High School Swim Camp from July 10-August 11 this summer.• Varsity Gymnastics Coach Karen Stroup’s Gymnastics Camp: For girls entering grades 9-12 Monday – Thursday fromJune 26-August 17 (no camp weeks of July 3 or July 31).• Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Randy Anderson’s Girls Soccer Camp: Weeks of July 24-28 and August 7-11.•Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis Coach Jim Post’s Tennis Camps: For ages 10-18 during weeks of July 10-14 and July 17-21.•Varsity Softball Coach Ken Ricker’s Softball Clinic: For ages 7-17 on June 24th and June 25th.2 Renaissance JUNE 2006 7