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Copley High School 

Smoke Signals 

December/January 2010-11 

http://www.copley-fairlawn.org 

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December is finally here. One student in my advisory group recently shared, “I can’t believe it’s already 

December.” I can share the same sentiment as the first months of the school year have truly felt like they have 

flown by. December and January are sure to be filled with the excitement of the holiday season, as well as the 

stress of trying to ensure all is accomplished throughout this hectic time of the year. 

Although it truly is a busy time, I encourage you to take a few minutes to relax and enjoy the celebration of our 

distinguished alumni at our Athletic Hall of Fame awards night on December 11 th . Or if music is your interest, 

plan on joining us for our annual winter holiday concerts with our vocal and instrumental music department on 

December 14 th and the 16 st respectively. How about seeing our senior guys compete in our annual Man of the 

Year completion on December 20 th ? As you can see, there will be a great deal of excitement and activity at 

CHS as we end the calendar year. Your continued support and attendance at events such as these mean a 

great deal to our students and our school. 

This year, winter break will run from December 23 rd – January 3 rd and once we return, the pace does not slow 

down. The end of 2 nd quarter (first semester) is Friday, January 21 st , which means this year we will begin 

semester exams on Tuesday, January 18 th and run through Friday, January 21 st . As you can see with the 

exam schedule included in the newsletter, this schedule allows for an efficient exam week where students 

have access to their teachers throughout the week. A final copy of the schedule will be distributed to students 

in January. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding our exam schedule. 

Although it may be hard to believe, January is the month where we begin scheduling and planning for the 

2011-12 school year. I highly encourage parents to attend the financial aid planning meeting put on by our 

guidance department. This informative meeting will be held on January 12 th at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. As 

your students experienced last year, we will continue to utilize online scheduling as the means for students to 

register for classes. I will be working with our staff throughout the month of January to prepare our curriculum 

guide and our counselors will be in all English classes throughout the first week of February to begin the 

scheduling process with our freshman, sophomores and juniors. I will update you on the rest of the scheduling 

procedures in my February installment. 

In addition to all that is occurring at Copley High School, we must take the time to pause and celebrate all of 

our students’ accomplishments throughout this first half of the year. First, congratulations to Kaylie West who 

was recognized at our November Board meeting as our November Athlete of the Month and Kelsey Thelen, 

our November Student of the Month. Whether it be our student-athletes, our student actors performance in our 

fall production, the accomplishments of our instrumental and vocal music departments, the awards won by our 

speech/debate students, the exemplary Veterans Day program and the countless other programs and events 

to celebrate, I hope you can see why I am so proud of our high school and community. Most importantly, our 

students are excelling in the classroom as you can see from the numerous students on the following pages 

who achieved academic excellence throughout the first grading period. 

I would like to wish each of you a safe and happy holiday season. Please enjoy the time with family and 

friends and I look forward to continuing our work together in the new year. 

Sincerely, 

Cameron M. Ryba

The year is off and rolling. I never thought the days would pass so quickly as I transition from teaching to 

administration. I am becoming more and more excited to come to work every day! In my short time here, I 

have come to know many new and wonderful students, families, and community members. When I was 

completing my graduate program, my academic advisor and professor, Martin Kane, emphasized to his 

students the importance of finding the right school. I am reassured of this “big idea” every time I interact 

with a member of the community, a family, parent, or student I am thankful I found this position in Copley 

High School. Thank you all again for the warm reception and continued support. 

As the school year has progressed, I am thankful for the excellent staff members we have at Copley High 

School. I would like to publically thank one of our staff members, Mr. Kimani Grant. Mr. Grant came to 

Copley High School as our school security officer. He’s my “go to” guy, my right hand man. Mr. Grant 

has been influential in working with our students to ensure that our building is safe and free from many 

issues. His ability to talk to students and mediate problems is outstanding. Mr. Grant and I intend to 

work with you to help to alleviate any problems your student may have at Copley High School. If you have 

any concerns, please stop by or give us a call. 

In this issue of Smoke Signals, I would like to proactively address the morning student arrival procedures 

because they impact the safety of our students and staff. In the morning, many parents have been 

dropping off their students in the “bus only” drop off area and faculty parking lot. It is important that our 

building’s drop-off procedures are clear. Parents need to drop off their children at the football field parking 

lot. Parents need to follow the loop designated by cones in the parking lot. Your cooperation in following 

this procedure is essential for our students’ and staff’s safety. Thank you for your cooperation. (Diagram is 

available in the August-September issue of Smoke Signals) 

Often, parents and students think of the Assistant Principal as “the bad guy” or the person responsible for 

detentions and suspensions. I hope that in the coming months my work in developing a system of positive 

rewards helps to change that perception. You may be aware of Copley High School’s Student of the 

Month and Student Athlete of the Month Programs. Each month the teachers and coaches nominate 

students and athletes based upon superior achievement in the classroom or on the athletic fields. One 

student in each category is recognized on a bulletin board in the Commons and at the monthly Board 

Meeting. They also receive a certificate valid for a free meal at the Montrose Chick-a-Fila and an 

opportunity to invite a group of their friends to accompany them for dinner. The second program of 

positive rewards that will soon be initiated is called The Copley Pride Tribe. This program will allow 

teachers to nominate a number of students on a monthly basis to become members of the Copley Pride 

Tribe. Students will be selected based upon demonstration of character traits outlined on our district 

calendar. The students who are “caught” doing good deeds will be rewarded with “Wampum”, or Indian 

money, valid for rewards at the school. I am looking forward to recognizing more model students in the 

months to come. 

Parents and students, please continue to bring issues and concerns to my attention. I look forward to my 

continued service to the community, Copley High School, and our excellent students. 

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. 

Sincerely, 

Rick Gurski

Dear Parents: 

First semester exams will take place on January 18 th , 19 th , 20 th and 21 st . Students will follow the exam schedule listed below. 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Jan. 18 

Jan. 19 

Jan. 20 

Jan. 21 

7:25- 

8:05 

8:10- 

8:50 

8:55- 

9:35 

9:40- 

10:20 

10:25- 

11:10 

10:25- 

10:50 

10:55- 

11:40 

11:15- 

12:00 

11:15- 

11:40 

11:45- 

12:30 

12:05- 

12:30 

12:35- 

2:25 

Mods 1-2 

Mods 3-4 

Mods 5-6 

Mods 12-13 

Mods 7-8 

Lunch 7 

Mods 8-9 

Mods 9-10 

Lunch 9 

Mods 10-11 

Lunch 11 

Mods 14-15 Exam 

7:25- 

9:25 

9:35- 

11:35 

11:40- 

12:10 

12:15- 

1:20 

1:20- 

2:25 

Mods 1-2 Exam 7:25 - 

9:25 

Mod 12-13 Exam 

LUNCH 

(for all students) 

Study Tables 

(Report to SH) 

Study Tables 


9:35 - 

11:35 

11:40- 

12:10 

12:15- 

1:20 

1:20- 

2:25 

Mods 3-4 Exam 

Mods 5-6 Exam 

LUNCH 


Study Tables 


Study Tables 


7:25- 

9:25 

9:35- 

11:35 

11:40- 

12:10 

12:15- 

1:20 

1:20- 

2:25 

Mods 9-10 & 10-11 

Exam 

Mods 

7-8 & 8-9 

Exam 

LUNCH 


Study Tables 


Study Tables 


Students will be in a quiet study hall in room 127 or meeting with a teacher when 

they do not have an exam, as well as during the afternoon Study Tables. The gym 

and commons area will not be open for socializing. Academics will remain the 

priority during exam week. 

Students who wish to arrive late prior to exams or leave school after their exams must complete the Dismissal Authorization Form 

below and return it to their Mods 3-4 teacher no later than Friday, January 14, 2011. Students dismissed from school must leave 

the building immediately. Students who remain in school will report for scheduled classes and supervised study tables, and will 

follow the above schedule for the remainder of the day. 

Students must take their exams during the scheduled times. Any student who cuts an exam period will not be permitted to make up 

that exam, and will receive an exam grade of an F (this also applies to a failure to turn in a project at the assigned time). Only 

absences due to medical or legal emergencies will be excused during exam periods. 

DISMISSAL AUTHORIZATION FORM 

I give my son/daughter, _________________________, permission to have late entry and/or be dismissed early from school on 

January 19 th , 20 th and 21 st , 2011 at the conclusion of his/her exam periods. I understand that, to be eligible, my child must prearrange 

for transportation from school before the day of the exam, and that he/she must leave school grounds immediately following the times 

designated below. 

Late Entry/Early Dismissal. 

Tuesday, January 18, 2011: FULL SCHOOL DAY (Early dismissals will not be accepted). 

Wednesday, January 19, 2011: Will arrive at school (time) _____________ 

Will be dismissed at (time) _____________ at the conclusion of Mods_______ exam 

Thursday, January 20, 2011: Will arrive at school (time) _____________ 


Friday, January 21, 2011: Will arrive at school (time) _____________ 


Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _____________ Copies to: Student - White 

PHONE: H ( ) ____________________ W ( ) ____________________ Office- Yellow

PRI INCI IPAL’ ’S 

ROLL 


ROLL 


ROLL 

PRI INCI IPAL 

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION 1 ST 9-WEEKS 2010-11 

In order to promote student academic achievement, Copley High School publishes various recognition rolls each nine-week grading 

period. Students who earn a 4.0 and above grade point average (GPA) receive Principals Roll status; those with a 3.5-3.99 GPA 

receive Honor Roll Status; and students with a 3.0-3.49 GPA receive Merit Roll recognition. Students at all grade levels must carry a 

full course load and not receive any incomplete grades for the grading period in order to qualify for this recognition. (Hence, students 

with incompletes are not included below.) 

12 TH 

AXE, ETHAN 

BAUMGARDNER, BRYAN 

BLASHFORD, ETHAN 

BOSWELL, MELISSA 

BRANOVACKI, LARISSA 

COSTA, BRANDYN 

DAYAN, ETHAN 

DRESSLER, ANDREW 

DREZDZON, MATTHEW 

FRANK, LAUREN 

FRIES, TIMOTHY 

GLAS, JUSTIN 

GRABLE, ABIGAIL 

GRUICH, ALEXANDRA 

GUEDRAS, JESSICA 

HELFER, SARAH 

HESSEDENCE, CORY 

HUNKO-HAYNACK, EMMA 

JIANG, LEAR 

KAUFMAN, DEVON 

KIM, CAROL 

KNIGHT, LINDSAY 

KOTRAN, SAMUEL 

KULAS, JACKSON 

LEVY, CHRISTOPHER 

LUCAS, JASON 

MIDDENDORF, HEIDI 

MOYEN, SAAJID 

NICKERSON, FRANCES 

NOONAN, CASEY 

OLLIS, TAYLOR 

PANG, EDWARD 

PETSCHE, ALYSSA 

RICKER, EMILY 

RININGER, ELISE 

ROBERTS, CHRISTINA 

ROBERTS, JENNIFER 

SCHAFFNER, SHELBY 

SCHOENEWALD, 

GREGORY 

SCHOENEWALD, LAUREN 

SCHUMACHER, ALLISON 

SEEMAN, HANNAH 

STOPAR, ALEXANDER 

SUTTER, KYLE 

TABLER, ALEX 

TRIBUZI, ERIKA 

VANGILDER, AMANDA 

WANNER, AMANDA 

WEBB, KATHERINE 

11 TH 

ALEXANDER, JESSICA 

BELLIS, RENEE 

BERK, KIMBERLY 

BLACHANIEC, LEAH 

CHECK, DENNIS 

CHEN, ANNA 

DESIMONE, GINA 

DUGAN, MICHAEL 

ECK, JAMES 

ELISEEVA, OLGA 

EMERSON, SAMANTHA 

FEATHER, LYNDSAY 

FISH, EMMA 

GALLIEN, MICHAELA 

GAUG, ANDREW 

GEISENDORFER, 

NICHOLAS 

GOLDSTEIN, CARRIE 

ISLER, SARAH 

KASZUBSKI, IAN 

LENTINE, JAMES 

LIAO, CHUGUO 

(JOSEPH) 

MASON, DANIEL 

MASTRANGELO, TYLER 

MEYER, NICOLE 

PRISTIC, MAXWELL 

RUHAAK, BRADLEY 

SHINOHARA, DAIGA 

SMEZNIK, BETHANY 

SUH, CHRISTINE 

SWEETEN, HAILEY 

TRILLET, JOSHUA 

WANG, JEFFREY 

WEBEL, JESSE 

WISEMAN, CHRISTY 

YANG, VICTORIA 

10 TH 

AALSETH, COURTNEY 

AALSETH, DILLON 

ABDOULKARIM, IMAN 

BEARD, TAYLOR 

BIDWELL, NATHAN 

BOTOSAN, JACOB 

DEMOR, BENJAMIN 

DU, ALAN 

EMICH, SUMMER 

FARBER, TAYLOR 

FELA, ELIZABETH 

HASKINS, 

CHRISTOPHER 

HAYS, JACOB 

HELFER, EMILY 

HERR, HANNAH 

JEONG, SOHYUN 

(LACEY) 

KASZUBSKI, MORGAN 

LEACH, NATALIE 

MCCURRACH, ANDREW 

MOLNAR, MCKENNA 

MYERS, PAIGE 

REED, DANIELLE 

REVESZ, AMANDA 

SMITH, AMY 

TALLEY, MARY JO 

VIDALIS, ANDREW 

WANG, ERIC 

WEIGAND, PETER 

YERIGERI, KEVAL 

9 TH 

ADZEMA, NICHOLAS 

BOUGHTON, SAMUEL 

BRAR, SHAMINDER 

CHECK, BRYAN 

COHEN, ALEXIS 

CROWLEY, KERRY 

DETORAKIS, YIANNIS 

ECK, ANGELA 

FLASCO, MADISON 

GRAF, CARMEN 

HARNETT, QUINN 

HOFACKER, BRANDON 

HUSAIN, INAN 

ISLER, JOSHUA 

JAIN, MANIT 

JANES, MATTHEW 

JONES, MACKENZIE 

JOSEPH, LAUREN 

KHALIFA, ALIZEH 

KLEIN, JOSEPH 

KULASEKERE, DINUSHI 

LEYSSENS, ALEXIA 

MANCABELLI, LEAH 

MOORE, ELIZABETH 

MORGAN, CHRISTIANA 

MULLER, ERIK 

ONG, ANDREW 

PARKER, MORGAN 

PRATHER, BROOKE 

RODRIGUEZ, GABRIELA 

SANTIMARINO, LINDSEY 

STEFFEN, FRANK 

SUSI, ASHLEY 

SWAN, AUTUMN 

Straight A’s

1 sst t 

9-- WEEKS 2010--11 HONOR ROLL GPA 3..99 -- 3..5 

ADZEMA, MATTHEW 

ALLEN, MARIA 

ALLEN, VICTORIA 

ALSALIHI, YUSUR 

BANAYAN, ELIJAH 

BAUER, RACHAEL 

BEAUREGARD, TANNER 

BECENTI, MICHAEL 

BELLIS, JOSHUA 

BENTLAGE, MAXWELL 

BLOCH, MANUEL 

BOTOSAN, STEVEN 

BRENNAN, MOLLY 

BRIANT, ALEXANDER 

CARROLL, COLLEEN 

CHAPMAN-SMITH, RACHEL 

CONNOLLY, GRACE 

CROFT, KATHRYN 

CSIZMA, RODNEY 

DAVIS, JOSHUA 

DECKERT, MADISON 

DICHLIAN, MICHAEL 

DIDONATO, EMILY 

DRAKE, KAELA 

DRAPER, DYLAN 

EMERSON, SETH 

FINLEY, AUSTIN 

FLICKINGER, WESTON 

FONTE, ALICIA 

FRAGALE, MARIA 

GEORGE, PHILIP 

GIBBS, KATELYN 

GILGER, MARK 

GLENN, KENNEDY 

GOLDENBERG, GRACE 

HARPEL, KYLE 

HASTINGS, KRISTIN 

HAUMESSER, RACHEL 

HAVERCHAK, ANNA 

HEFFERNAN, JACOB 

HEMPHILL, ERIC 

HODGKISS, RILEY 

HODOH, DESMOND 

9th Grade 

JUSZCZEC, MAX 

KATZ, ALYSSA 

KAUFMAN, AUSTIN 

KIMMELL, JACOB 

KOCH, MORGAN 

KRACKER, NATALIE 

KROMALIC, JOHN 

KUSANO, RYO 

LEE, JI-YOUNG 

LEVY, SEAN 

MACCLELLAN, MEGHAN 

MILLER, DEREK 

NGUYEN, ALEXANDRIA 

NIST, EMILY 

O’DONNELL, AIDAN 

OLLIS, MATTHEW 

ONYAK, CHRISTOPHER 

ORCHOSKY, NICOLE 

OSBORNE, KRISTIN 

PEJNOVIC, ZACHARY 

PUTT, KAYLYNN 

REYES, GABRIELLE 

RICE, LINDSAY 

RICH, STEPHANIE 

RITTER, DANIEL 

ROSSO, MATTHEW 

ROTH, JESSICA 

RUBEIS, CHRISTIAN 

SCHAFFNER, SHANNON 

SCHNEIDER, TYLER 

SHEA, KEVIN 

SNYDER, OLIVIA 

STEINS, ERIK 

STOYER, ABIGAIL 

SUTTER, CORY 

SWEETEN, MELISSA 

THELEN, ZACHARY 

THOMPSON, TAYLOR 

TRIOLA, MATTHEW 

WALTON, JULIA 

WEISBERG, JACOB 

WEISSFELD, ABIGAIL 

1 sst t 


ABDOULKARIM, LAYLAA 

ADKINS, NATHAN 

ALBRECHT, SUMMER 

AL-QAADIR, FATIAH 

BAILEY, TYLER 

BRADFORD, ASHLEY 

BROWN, COURTNEY 

BURKETT, ELIZABETH 

CSENSICH, SHANNON 

D’ATTOMA, JACQUELINE 

DEMROVSKY, AARON 

DOWNEY, CAROLYN 

FARBER, WHITNEY 

FREYHOF, REBEKAH 

GATHAGAN, BRANDON 

GEHRING, MELISSA 

GJORGIEVSKI, GORAN 

GOSNEY, RENEE 

GREEN, ALEXIS 

GREGORY, MIKAYLA 

HANNA, ALYSE 

HICKMAN, DAMON 

JARMUSIK, JEFFREY 

JIVAN, WESLEY 

JOHNSON, SANTERIA 

JOSEPH, SAMUEL 

KAHWAJI, DAVID 

KAPLAN, ALEXANDRA 

KARAKIS, DIMITRI 

KENYON, ELISE 

KOELLNER, MITCHELL 

KULAS, JACOB 

LEACH, MONICA 

LEE, JOON 

10 TH Grade 

LEFKOVITZ, LANDON 

LUNDY, TAYLOR 

MARTIN, ALLISON 

MATTEI, RYAN 

MORGAN, ANDREW 

NACE, TYLER 

NAGY, STEPHANIE 

NISCHT, ANTON 

NIST, DREW 

PATTERSON, NICHOLAS 

PECK, MONICA 

PELLE, MIRANDA 

PENNINGTON, JARAD 

PHAN, TOMMY 

RAMNYTZ, MARY 

RANKIN, LILLIAN 

RAY, MARCUS 

REDD, JENNA 

REJON, ANGELA 

ROW, ALEXANDRA 

SABIN, KATHERINE 

SCHEPP, CORY 

SELF, AARON 

SMALTZ, JENNIFER 

SMITH, TAJAH 

SNYDER, RYAN 

STEFFEN, NICOLE 

TAUER, NINA 

TAYLOR, INDIA 

TEBCHERANI, CLAUDINE 

THOMAS, ASHLEY 

TYNAN, BRIDGET 

WASHBURN, ZOE 

WATERS, ANDREW

1 sst t 


AITKEN, CASANDRA 

AITKEN, KAYLA 

ARNOLD, KEVIN 

BRUCE, JUSTIN 

BUDIMLIC, GORDON 

BURNS, CASEY 

CALDERONE, MEGAN 

CHRISTOPHER, EMILY 

COHEN-CHUDOMELKA, 

LINDSIE 

COMBEST, KIA 

COPELAND, EVAN 

COPEN, CHARLEENA 

CSEPE, STEVEN 

DOWNEY, KEVIN 

DRECHSLER, HAYDEN 

FINLEY, KOHL 

FRAGGE, SIERRA 

FRAZIER, JESSICA 

GARJARSKY-KOTTLER, 

BRITTANY 

GIGLIOTTI, LOUIS 

GOLDSTEIN, KAYLA 

HANEY, EVAN 

HARVEY, JACOB 

HAVERCHAK, ALEXANDRA 

HAWKINS, HEATHER 

HITE, CHRISTINA 

IVERSON, RACQUELLE 

JANOS, PETER 

KIHN, GUILLAUME 

KLEINES, SARA 

KORMUSHOFF, ALEXANDRE 

KRACKER, MEGAN 

LANE, CHRISTOPHER 

LEE, JIHYE 

11 TH Grade 

LEYSSENS, LISA 

MAKISHI, JASON 

MASON, EVAN 

MAUCK, MEGAN 

MCMAHAN, KATEY 

MCNAIR, JORDAN 

MILLER, MARGARET 

MORIC, NICOLA 

MORRIS, BAILEY 

MUBARAK, YOUSEF 

PIETZ, DANIEL 

PLAYER, ARYELLE 

PORTER, ASHLEY 

POWELL, CHYINA 

POWELL, TAYLOR 

PRIMM, COLLIN 

PUPINO, NICHOLAS 

REINKE, MATTHEW 

REYNOLDS, JESSICA 

ROBBINS, JESSICA 

SAFFLE, SCOTT 

SAUNDERS, ALIA 

SCHMIDT, SAMANTHA 

SEE, DEVIN 

SHEA, RAN 

SIMON, SETH 

THELEN, KELSEY 

THUTT, MICHAEL 

TORRENS, REID 

WANG, SISSEL 

WARD, MONIQUE 

WEBB, EMMA 

WINGATE, JOSEPH 

WITTKOPP, SAMANTHA 

1 sst t 


ALESHIRE, RACHAEL 

ALLEN, LAURA 

ALTHEFERY, MUHANED 

BARTEL, ALAINA 

BERKOVITZ, JON 

BIGGINS, ANNE 

BOTOSAN, DANIELLE 

BROWN, ADAM 

CARDONE, LISA 

CAWTHORNE, ERIN 

CAYE, NICOLE 

CONNOLLY, JOSEPH 

CROFT, JENNIFER 

DICHLIAN, MICHELLE 

DORT, DANA 

DROTAR, ANDREA 

EGGERT, ERIN 

EZZIE, JESSICA 

GEHRING, JAMES 

GEORGE, ASHLEY 

GIANCARLI, AUDRA 

GILL, BLAINE 

GILL, ERIKA 

GRAF, KELSEY 

HAIDER, SYED 

HEMPHILL, KARA 

HENSLEY, RYAN 

JACKSON, CHRISTOPHER 

KISER, BRENTON 

KOOZER, ZACHARY 

KRUSE, SARAH 

LANG, ERIN 

LENTINE, JOSEPH 

MACCLELLAN, JESSICA 

12 th Grade 

MARTIN, CHRISTOPHER 

NARTIN, NICKOLAS 

MARTIN, SARAH 

MARTIN, VIRGINIA 

MATAR, SHATHA 

MCCURRACH, IAN 

MCKELVEY, MICHAEL 

MERRITT, BRITTNEY 

MIGDAL, SPENCER 

MILLER, CLINT 

MILLER, TYLER 

MOYER, VICTORIA 

NIXON, SCOTT 

ORCHOSKY, STEVEN 

OSTAPOWICZ, PETER 

RAMSEY, SALENA 

REDD, ROBERT 

REDOVIAN, KAITLYN 

ROSS, MEGAN 

RUMAN, ALENA 

SAMSON-AKPAN, LATASHA 

SCHNEIDER, WILLIAM 

SCHOENBERGER, GRACE 

SCRUGGS, IMANI 

SNYDER, JOSHUA 

SWEETEN, LAUREN 

TOBAR, HAZEN 

VRABEC, CURTIS 

WEST, KAYLIE 

WHITE, THOMAS 

WISE, ERICA 

ZIMMER, MEGAN 

ZORZI, LEAH 

ZUREK, SYDNEY

1 sst t 

9-- WEEKS 2010--11 MERIIT ROLL GPA 3..49 -- 3..0 

ADKINS, BRENNAN 

ADKINS, JAYA 

ALI, AMIR 

BASNIAK, MARK 

BEATON, DANIEL 

BOSWELL, HALLE 

BUENO, ALANNA 

CANNON, GRIFFIN 

CEA, EMILY 

CHILLIOUS, BRANDON 

CLAY, MICAH 

CSEPE, TIMOTHY 

DAVIS, MARISSA 

ELIAS, DANY 

FUENTES, CAITLYN 

GALLIEN, GABRIELA 

GRABLE, CAMERON 

GRIGSON, NICHOLAS 

HAAS, HANNAH 

HANEY, EMMA 

HAYNES, ALEX 

HILTON, LAQUISHA 

HOEFLE, ALLISON 

HOOKER, DERRICK 

IVERSON, QUINCY 

JACKSON, DONTE’ 

JACKSON, SHONTE’ 

JANOS, CONSTANTINE 

KLINGELSMITH, IAN 

LACY, ZACHERY 

9 TH Grade 

LANDES, ALAINA 

LANE, DAVID 

LITTLE, JESSEA 

LUDIG, KC MARIE 

MAIER, KATHERINE 

MILLER, ASHLEY 

MILLER, KAYLA 

MISZUK, JORDYN 

MOZIK, MAKENZIE 

NOONAN, BAILEY 

OSTAPOWICZ, KEVIN 

PENTELLA, CONOR 

PHILLIPS, SOPHIA 

PRYWELLER, HANNAH 

REINKE, BRIAN 

ROBERTS, JASMINE 

RODGERS-SMITH, OCTAVIAN 

SAXON, EMILY 

SCHMIDT, HALLE 

SHAH, MAHEK 

SHAH, TANMAY 

SIGMOND, ANDREW 

STITT, NIARA 

TRAYLOR, BAYLEE 

TUGGLE, JADA 

WEISBERG, BRIAN 

WILLIAMS, TODD 

WILSON, COURTNEY 

YARCHECK-ZITO, MADISON 

1 sst t 


ATEN, AUSTIN 

BARKER, MACKENZIE 

BAUMGARDNER, KELSEY 

BOLES, AARON 

BOLOGNA, DANIEL 

BOYD, CAROLINE 

BRAMAN, KORY 

BROWN, DEREK 

BROWN, TROY 

BUDO, KOSTA 

BURT, ALONZO 

BURTON, COLIIN 

CAIN, TASHA 

CANODE, HIKARU 

CARR, HANNAH 

CAYE, ABBY 

CHAPMAN, ISAAC 

CUFF, MADIA 

CUNNINGHAM, BARBARA 

DORCO, CODY 

DORSEY, GABRIEL 

FELIX, MALCOLM 

FORBES, NIA 

GESUALDO, JACOB 

GRAF, JESSE 

GRANT, RILEY 

GROTI, SARA 

HACKNEY, KATHERINE 

HAMAD, COSETTE 

HEARD, TERRY 

HILTON, SAMUEL 

HOWELL, WILLIAM 

HUSZTI, VANESSA 

JURY, IRINA 

KABACH, SARA 

KIEFER, BREANNA 

KILEY, KYLE 

KISH, EVAN 

LEATHERS, SYDNEE 

LEDGER, JORDAN 

10 TH Grade 

MACASEK, HEATHER 

MARTIN, NICHOLAS 

MASON, ZACHARY 

MCLEAN, SARAH 

MILLER, CODY 

MORGAN, FAITH 

NEAL, BRIA 

NEAWEDDE, ANNA 

NEIMAN, AIMEE 

NICKERSON, MARCUS 

NORVAL, BRENNAN 

O’LEARY, VINCENT 

PEARCY, JACK 

PRENTISS, MEKENZIE 

RAMNYTZ, DANIEL 

ROBBINS, JOEL 

ROBINSON, ADAM 

ROBINSON, CARA 

ROGERS, SAVANA 

ROUNDTREE, ROLEEZA 

ROWLANDS, DAVID 

SAAVERDA, ALICIA 

SELZER, HANNAH 

SHY, ALICE 

SOLTIS, BENJAMIN 

STANKARD, JOHN 

STANTON, ALEXANDREA 

STEINS, LOGAN 

SUAREZ, JOSE 

SUBOTIN, ADAM 

SWINGLE, ARIELLE 

TWIGG, PAITAN 

UEYOKO, SOICHIRO 

VINEYARD, DANIEL 

VRABEC, ERICA 

WALTERS, BRANDON 

WHEELER, MITCHELL 

WINLAND, SAVANNA 

WOODWARD, DAVID

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ADAIR, CHRISTOPHER 

AL-SHIMERY, NORAL 

ARNOLD, BLAKE 

ARNOLD, JAZMINE 

BEAUREGARD, KIEFER 

BELLMAN, MARCIA 

BORGEN, ANDREW 

BRUNENMEISTER, ALLISON 

BURTON, ALEXANDER 

CAMPBELL, LUKE 

CAMPBELL, TAYLOR 

CSAKY, HOLLY 

DAVIS, DANIELLE 

DEAN, BRIANNA 

DELAPA, JONATHAN 

DICOSIMO, ANTHONY 

ELLISON, MICHAEL 

EWING, JESSICA 

GAMAUF, EMILY 

GARY, BRIANA 

GAVIN, JOSHUA 

GOLDING, MORGAN 

GOODMAN, NATALIE 

GOULD, IAN 

GRAF, TAYLOR 

GRIGGS, MORIAH 

GRUICH, JONATHAN 

GUYTON, ANTHONY 

HARAMIS, TESSA 

HARPEL, ANDREW 

HARTMAN, COLLIN 

HEARD, KAYLA 

HECKMAN, DANIEL 

HORNING, MARISSA 

HRUBIK, WHITNEY 

HU, DAVID 

KARAM, RONALD 

KNOCH-HAWKINS, JACOB 

LABATE, MERISSA 

LEDGER, ZACHARY 

11 th Grade 

LOWTHER, JOSHUA 

MANFULL, TANNER 

MAREK, CHRISTINA 

MARSHALL, CLAIRE 

MATAR, SUMMER 

MCKELVEY, ALEXANDRA 

MELO, MAUD 

NEDOLAST, MATTHEW 

NIELSEN, ALLISON 

NISCHT, PATRICIA 

NOBLE, MATTHEW 

PARKER, ISAAK 

POLLAK, MICHAEL 

PRICE, SHANAUTICA 

REIF, DEVON 

RICE, HANNAH 

RICH, JESSIKA 

RICHARDSON, JALEEL 

ROBERTS, BRIAN 

ROCKOFF, JACOB 

SANDQUIST, KATELYN 

SATTERFIELD, LAUREN 

SCHINDEWOLF, ANDREW 

SCHMIDT, ZACHARY 

SCHOTT, JACOB 

SCHREINER, CONRAD 

SHAWLSON, LUCAS 

SIGNORE, HENRY 

SMITH, FATIMA 

TAYLOR, MATTHEW 

TEKTAS, MELISA 

TOMAYKO, JASON 

TRAYLOR, BRYANNA 

VALLISH, SAMANTHA 

VAN DRESS, SARAH 

WALKER, ZACHARY 

WALLACE, MACKENZIE 

WELLS, JOHN 

ZELENKA, STEVEN 

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ABDOULKARIM, ALEXANDRA 

ALLEN, ELISHA 

ALLISON, SETH 

BAIRD, CHRISTA 

BOGDANOFF, JACOB 

BONNER, JOSHUA 

BORCHIK, DAVID 

CAMPBELL, ALISE 

CANNON, TREVOR 

CARROLL, ABIGAIL 

COBB, AMBER 

CORNWALL, HALEY 

CURTIS, MEGHAN 

ENGLE, CHRISTOPHER 

FAULDS, NATHAN 

FIELDS, KELLY 

GANGLE, MICHAEL 

GARRISON, JON 

GAUTHIER, ERIN 

GIORGIO, MICHAEL 

HALE, KRISTIN 

HAYS, ZACHARIAH 

HISS, KARL 

JOHNSON, KERRY 

JONES, ALYSSA 

KOELLNER, KATHERINE 

KROPP, CAMERON 

LANE, CAMERON 

LEWIS, MICAH 

LOUGHRY, CHRISTOPHER 

LUPO, JOSEPH 

MEHOK, RICHARD 

MORRISSETTE, ALEXANDER 

MURACO, JORDAN 

12 th Grade 

NELSON, KAYLA 

O’DONNELL, DANIEL 

PESSEFALL, JENNIFER 

PORTER, NICOLAS 

PURDIE-MOORE, MEKA 

QUEENER, AISHA 

RAY, DEISHA 

RICHARDS, KEVIN 

RICHARDSON, TYLER 

SCHNEIDER, ANTHONY 

SCHULTE, ALEX 

SCOTT, TRE’ 

SIBLEY, MILTON 

SISLER, DANIEL 

SKORMAN, TAYLOR 

SLOVENSKY, ALYSSA 

SPENGLER, CARASELLA 

SZALAY, ALEX 

TABLER, ADAM 

TATE, HANNAH 

TAYLOR, SHAWN 

TRAYLOR, KENYA 

TURNER, JANAE 

VAN HORN, KOURTNEY 

WEST, TABATHA 

WHEELER, SAMUEL 

WILLETT, SHANNON 

WILLIAMS, CHARLES 

WILLIAMS, HUNTER 

WORNER, ALEX 

ZBASNIK, JOSEPH

Guidance Office 

(330) 664-4827 

Guidance Office Fax 

(330) 664-4951 

On Tuesday, November 30, from 7 to 9 pm, at St. Hilary’s Horning Hall Gymnasium, Jodee 

Blanco, a national best-selling author, will present a free parent and family seminar about 

bullying. She wrote Please Stop Laughing at Me. 

• Students will register on-line in February for next year’s classes. More information will follow. 

• On November 23, more than one hundred sophomores will attend an assembly at Barberton High School 

to research the available course opportunities within the Four-Cities Educational Compact. If your student 

is interested in one of these programs, ask your child to notify his or her counselor. 

� A letter which explains the Post Secondary Options (PSO) Program is included in this issue of Smoke 

Signals. This opportunity allows qualified students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. 

If your student is interested and qualified to participate, a parent and the student must attend the evening 

PSO presentation at Copley High School on February 17th at 5:30 p.m. or schedule an appointment with 

the student’s guidance counselor. In order to participate in the fall of 2011 or the spring of 2012, 

students must sign the Intent to Participate form by March 30 th . 

Attention Senior Parents 

COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL 

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT 

Visit us online at 

www.copley-fairlawn.org 

December/January 

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS 

Debbie Good A-G 

Toni Ehrman H-O 

Corinne Magensky P-Z 

Patty Kramer- Secretary 

• Every senior should have completed a senior interview with his or her counselor. Check with your 

student to see if his or her interview has been completed. Your student will have a copy of his or her 

credit check. 

• Senior parents must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with information 

from their W-2 forms if they want to apply for all need-based financial aid (grants and low interest 

loans). The 2011-2012 FAFSA on the Web Worksheets will be available at www.fafsa.ed.gov in late 

December. Electronic FAFSAs will be available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov on January 1, 2011. 

Read the Guidance Notes included in this edition of Smoke Signals for more information. 

EVENING PRESENTATIONS SPONSORED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT 

What: Financial Aid Meeting for Parents 

When: Wednesday, January 12 6:30 PM 

Where: Copley High School Auditorium 

Presented by: Mrs. VanGilder 

Copley Parent and Director of 

Financial Aid at Walsh University 

What: A College Planning Session for 

Parents 

When: Thursday, February 17 7:00 PM 


Presented by: Copley High School 

Guidance Department 

What: Post Secondary Education Options 

For Students and Parents 



Presented by: The University of Akron 

What: Eighth Grade Parent Orientation 


Where: Middle School 

Presented by: Copley High School 

Guidance Department

Year-By-Year College Planning Guide for Parents and Students 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

• Planning starts with curriculum choices. Some choices in middle school can affect high school curriculum. 

• Develop sound study skills, such as outlining, time management, and note-taking. 

• It’s never too soon to research paying for college. 

9th GRADE 

• Choose outside activities. It’s not the number that matters—it’s the passion. 

• Start keeping track of accomplishments, activities, and honors. Update the list each semester throughout 

high school. 

• Get to know guidance counselors and teachers. Make sure they know you, for all the right reasons. 

• It’s not too soon to start casually visiting campuses and attending local college fairs. 

10 TH GRADE 

• Continue on the path of challenging college-prep courses. 

• It’s time for self-assessment. Students should identify and focus on their favorite and strongest subjects and 

activities. Career and personality assessment tests can offer direction. KUDER is available at www.copleyfairlawn.org 

Go to the high school page. 

Click on Resources. 

Click on Kuder. 

Click on Kuder webpage. 

Click on Get Started. 

Click on New User. 

Fill in all information and create a username and password. The CHS access code is N3256542MMC 

Click on Take An Assessment from the side bar. Some sophomores take the PSAT as a practice test for 

the SAT in October. All sophomores are encouraged to take the PLAN as a practice test for the ACT in 

November. 

11 TH GRADE 

• Admissions committees look closely at junior-year courses and performance. Study hard. 

• The college search begins in earnest. Identify the factors that are important in a school: college majors, 

activities, geography, size, religious affiliation, etc. Develop a list, research the schools, and start college 

visitations. Seek help from guidance counselors and teachers. 

• PSAT is taken in the fall; ACT and SAT subject tests are taken in the spring. 

12 TH GRADE 

• Pare the list to a handful of colleges. 

• Retake SAT and/or ACT, and complete applications in the fall. 

• January is financial aid month—families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

• Students receive decisions from colleges and make final visits in April. Deposits are due by May 1. 

Source: The Plain Dealer

December /January 

Copley High School 

GUIDANCE NOTES 

FOR SENIORS 

Visit us online at www.copley-fairlawn.org 

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS 

Debbie Good A-G 

Toni Ehrman H-O 

Corinne Magensky P-Z 

Patty Kramer- Secretary 

JANUARY GRADUATES 

Seniors who plan to complete graduation requirements at semester should (1) verify the completion of credits with their 

guidance counselor, (2) see Mrs. Kramer in Guidance about any debt responsibilities, and (3) see Mr. Rhoades about endof-the-year 

activities. 

FINANCIAL AID GUIDE 

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 

• GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS: Money you do not have to pay back; available from many sources. 

Check with your high school, local library, or the college you plan to attend. 

• WORK STUDY: Money earned from work used to help pay for school 

• LOANS: Money borrowed that must be repaid (with interest) 

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY 

To be eligible you must: 

• Have financial need 

• Have a high school diploma, GED, or pass an independently administered test approved by the U.S. 

Department of Education 

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen 

• Register with Selective Service, if required 

• Complete forms as required 

• Make satisfactory academic progress 

Financial aid eligibility is the difference between the cost of education and the Expected Family Contribution 

(EFC). A federal formula performs a needs analysis to determine the EFC. Cost of education includes tuition 

and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE AID 

1. Students must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered for need-based grants, 

loans, and work study jobs. To submit a FAFSA, first apply for PIN numbers for the student and one parent at 

www.pin.ed.gov. Second, FAFSA Worksheets for the school year 2011-2012 will be available at www.fafsa.ed.gov 

in late December. Parents need to complete the worksheets before they fill out the FAFSA. Third, the FAFSA will be 

available at www.fafsa.ed.gov on January 1. Deadlines will vary by college and state (they may be as early as 

February 1) but all families should electronically submit their FAFSAs by February 15. Students should check with the 

college they will attend for FAFSA deadline dates. 

2. Students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) after the FAFSA is processed. Information is also sent to the 

college(s) named on the FAFSA. If students don’t receive a SAR within seven days of filing online, or if they need 

another copy, they should call 1-800-433-3243 for a duplicate SAR. 

3. Students should check with the college(s) they expect to attend because additional financial aid applications/forms are 

often required. 

4. The student’s selected college Financial Aid Office(s) will send an award letter to the student indicating the types of aid 

the student is eligible to receive. This award letter may not be a hard copy. The information may come from the 

university to the student’s e-mail address.

NOTE: Special circumstances (such as changes in income and other factors affecting eligibility) may be 

considered. Should any special circumstances arise, the student should contact the Financial Aid Office for 

further instructions. 

Financial Aid Seminar for Parents 

To provide information about the FAFSA and financial aid, the Guidance Department will host a parent meeting on 

the evening of Wednesday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. PARENTS OF ALL 

SENIORS HEADED FOR POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (including technical training) ARE URGED 

TO ATTEND. 

What is College Goal Sunday? 

College Goal Sunday provides help to those who are filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid 

(FAFSA). This application may qualify you for thousands of dollars in financial aid to help you pay for college 

or technical school. 

On February 13, beginning promptly at 2 p.m., financial aid professionals from Ohio colleges and universities 

will be available at sites throughout Ohio. Stark State College and the University of Akron will be the 

Akron area sites. These experts will walk you and your family through the financial aid application you must 

complete to qualify for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of assistance. They’ll provide forms, pens, 

and pencils. All you need to bring is your family’s 2010 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 form, or other 2010 

income and benefits information. 

Akron 

University of Akron 

Hezzelton E. Simmons Hall 

277 East Buchtel Ave. 

Akron, OH 44325 

Canton 

Stark State College of Technology 

6200 Frank Avenue NW 

Canton, OH 44720 

REGISTRATION FOR THIS FREE WORKSHOP WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON AT 

WWW.OHIOCOLLEGEGOALSUNDAY.ORG! 

Wayne College Financial Aid Services will offer FAFSA Workshops on 

Saturday, February 5 

Saturday, February 19 

Saturday, March 5 

Saturday, March 26 

Saturday, April 2 

All FAFSA Workshops will meet from 9-noon. 

To fill out the 2011-2012 FAFSA, you will need your social security number, 2010 W2 forms and other records 

of money earned, driver’s license, 2010 federal income tax return, parents’ federal income tax return if the 

student is a dependent, 2010 untaxed income records, current bank statements and investment records. 

Reservations can be made by calling the Wayne College Student Account & Financial Aid Office at 330-684- 

8942 any time prior to the event.

Scholarships 

At most colleges and universities today, scholarships are awarded to a very select group of students. 

These students are the very best students academically or athletically. Many of them receive multiple offers of 

scholarships because colleges and universities are interested in attracting outstanding students to their 

campuses. Who do colleges and universities consider “scholarship material?” 

Each college and university will consider several factors when selecting students to receive scholarships, 

and each institution weighs these factors differently. However, generally speaking, they all will look at each 

potential scholarship winner’s high school grade point average (freshman through junior years) and college 

entrance test scores (ACT and SAT). 

Additionally, some colleges and universities will ask applicants to write essays. Some institutions also 

will require that applicants submit letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or employers. 

Finally, some institutions give talent awards that may be called “scholarships.” These awards are often 

given for a special talent that applicants possess, such as skill in a sport or an artistic area (art, music, dance). 

The only way you will know if you are eligible for a scholarship is to contact the colleges, universities, 

and technical schools you are considering. So, don’t delay. Visit their web sites, call, or write today! 

Don’t forget to check the scholarship list in your monthly Guidance Notes. 

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

More than $75,000 in local scholarships will be awarded to members of the senior class through funds generated by groups 

and individuals within the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools community. Applications (one application is good for all awards) for all 

80 local scholarships will be available online at www.copley-fairlawn.org, or through Mrs. Kramer in the Guidance Office, 

beginning February 1 st . Completed applications are due back to the Guidance Office by February 15 th . 

INFORMATION FOR ALL SEASONS… 

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION ON THE WEB 

University of Akron Financial Aid Office – http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/ 

The University of Akron’s Office of Student Financial Aid offers links to many resources and information, such 

as deadlines for financial aid applications, the use of FASTLINE, important addresses and phone numbers, and 

the opportunity to post questions to the office via e-mail. 

The Student Guide from the U.S. Department of Education – http://studentaid.ed.gov 

This is an excellent guide to federal financial aid opportunities provided by the U.S. Department of Education. 

The Student Guide provides information about financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. To apply 

for aid from these programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), 

which is available electronically via http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. 

FAFSA On the Web – http://fafsa.ed.gov/ 

This is the on-line form to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You must 

complete and submit this application to apply for federal student aid. 

Financial Aid Information Page – http://www.finaid.org/ 

This site offers financial aid offices, scholarships/fellowships, grants, loans, government programs, and much 

more. The National Association of Financial Aid Administrators and Mark Kantrowitz administer this 

outstanding site. 

FastWEB – http://www.fastweb.org/ 

This is a FREE searchable database of thousands of scholarships. It is an outstanding resource for students 

looking for scholarship assistance.

Peterson’s Online – http://www.petersons.com/ 

Peterson’s, long known for their Peterson’s Guide to Colleges series, offers a commercial site that has a vast 

array of information useful to any student in their college search. Peterson’s helps a student find a major, and 

find more information about graduate institutions, distance learning, and/or financing the cost of higher 

education. 

EXCELLENT INTERNET RESOURCES 

College Aid Sources for Higher Education 

www.salliemae.com 

Peterson’s Guide 

www.petersons.com 

College Board On-Line 

www.collegeboard.org 

Preparing Your Child for College 

www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare 

Corporation for National Service Programs 

www.cns.gov 

www.nationalservice.org 

The Princeton Review, Colleges, Testing & Aid 

www.princetonreview.com 

Education Testing Service Network 

www.ets.org 

EFC Estimation On-Line 

www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml 

Scholar Aid 

www.scholaraid.com 

www.scholarships.com 

College Applications 

www.lunch-money.com 

www.collegeanswer.com 

Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid 

Administrators (OASFAA) 

www.oasfaa.org 

United Negro College Fund 

www.uncf.org 

Ohio Board of Regents 

www.regents.state.oh.us 

U.S. Department of Education 

www.ed.gov 

www.collegeispossible.org 

www.ed.gov/thinkcollege 

National Association of Colleges & Employers 

www.jobweb.org 

Now is the time to mail those college applications! Bring your application, an envelope (with two stamps on 

it) addressed to your college, your application fee check, and any counselor forms to the Guidance Office. The 

counselors will attach a copy of your official transcript, write a recommendation if needed, and mail the entire 

package to the college. PLEASE NOTE: On many applications, there is a section regarding financial aid. 

Always complete this part, whether you feel you will be eligible for any aid/scholarship help or not. You can only 

be considered for financial help if you fill out the proper form. 

ALSO NOTE: Applications submitted without appropriate postage will be mailed. A $1 fee per application 

will be added to your senior debt total. 

College applications that need to be submitted prior to January 1 st must be received in the Guidance 

Office by Friday, December 10th to guarantee mailing before winter break.

Acceptance and Honors 

As counselors, we would very much like to keep abreast of each senior’s final college/technical school/ 

career choice. Some schools send us copies of acceptance letters, but with students applying to two or more 

schools, we’re not always sure when a final decision has been reached. In addition, we’d like to be kept up 

to date on any awards or scholarships that have been received or any special college programs into which 

you have been accepted. Please provide to Mrs. Kramer a copy of your college scholarship award letters. 

Your help in these areas will be greatly appreciated. 

ACT Testing 

If you have not yet taken an ACT, consider registering for the February 12 th test. A February testing would 

still be timely for many university fall admissions. The registration deadline for February’s testing 

opportunity is January 7 th . 

Admission Terms 

Rolling Admission — A college reviews applications as the application form and all supporting data are 

completed. Some colleges send decisions as soon as the application is completed and reviewed, regardless of the 

time of the year. Other colleges accumulate applications and send decisions after a certain date. 

Early Decision — ED is a plan under which a student applies to the first-choice college early in the fall (usually 

by November 1) of the senior year and agrees by contract to enter that college if offered admission. (ED 

applicants are judged on the basis of their junior year test scores, class rank, and grades.) Decisions are rendered 

to early decision applicants in early December. If not accepted under early decision, a student is usually 

reconsidered for admission later in the senior year. 

Early Action — Early action follows the same application/notification timetable as early decision, but allows the 

accepted candidates until May 1 to accept or decline the offer of admission. Under early action programs, it is 

possible for an applicant to be denied admission outright and not automatically be deferred for later consideration. 

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

See Mrs. Kramer in the Guidance Office for applications to these opportunities. 

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AMOUNT DEADLINE 

Big Sun Scholarship 

Elks National 

Foundation Most 

Valuable Student 

Scholarship 

Gates Millennium 

Scholarship 

Mensa Scholarship Essay 

National Co-op 

Scholarship 

Student Athletes 

www.bigsunathletics.com 

High school seniors, essay, leadership and 

financial need 

Minority scholarship, minimum 3.3 gpa, 

community service, meet Federal Pell Grant 

eligibility criteria 

Cumulative g.p.a. 3.5 or better, 500 word 

essay 

$500.00 June 23, 2011 

Varies December 1, 2010 

Varies January 10, 2011 

Varies 

$300.00 - 

$1000.00 

January 15, 2011 

Varies February 15, 2011

Ohio Credit Union 

League Scholarship 

(Summit Chapter) 

Phi Delta Kappa 

International 

Scholarship 

Ron Brown Scholars 

Program 

Simon Youth 

Foundation 

Scholarship 

Tradition of Caring 

Nursing Scholarship 

Univ. of Akron 

STEM Scholarship 

Senior with plans to participate in postsecondary 

studies 

Seniors who plan on majoring in education, 

academic standing, essay 

African-American, U.S. citizen or 

permanent resident 

Live in a community with a Simon mall, 

will attend a two or four year institution, 

technical or vocational school 

Will pursue a career in nursing/pre-nursing 

course of study 

Will attend Akron U., degree in science, 

technology, engineering & math (no 

minimum gpa or ACT score) 

$1500.00 February 11, 2011 

Varies February 1, 2011 

$10,000.00 

renewable 

(January 9, 2011 

(for Ron Brown Sch) 

$1400.00 December 31, 2010 

$1000.00 January 31, 2011 

$5200.00 

renewable 

Abbott and Fenner 

Scholarship Program www. abbottandfenner.com/ scholarship $1000.00 June 18 

12 Tips for Choosing a Career 

Dr. Robert Hoppock, the father of modern career information evaluation, gives this advice on choosing a 

vocation: 

1. Choose an occupation because you like the work, not solely because of the rewards in money or 

prestige. 

2. Choose an occupation that will use your abilities. 

3. Choose an occupation in which there is likely to be an active demand for workers when you are 

ready to go to work. 

4. Do not choose an occupation just because a friend or someone else you admire chose it. 

5. Avoid occupations that require abilities you don’t have. 

6. Don’t confuse interest and ability. 

7. Before making a final choice of occupation, find out all the things you might have to do in it. 

Determine which of these will take most of your time. 

8. Don’t expect to find a job in which you will never have to do anything you dislike. 

9. Don’t stay permanently in a job in which you dislike most of the things you have to do. 

10. Beware of biased information from recruiters and other sources. 

11. Take all the advice people offer you, and then act on your judgment. 

12. Remember Robert Louis Stevenson’s advice: “To know what you prefer, instead of humbly 

saying ‘Amen’ to what the world tells you ought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive.” 

OUR BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY WINTER BREAK! 

Debbie Good Toni Ehrman Corinne Magensky

Dear Parents: 

Senate Bill #140 has presented a variety of educational options. One section of this bill is of immediate 

interest to you as a parent of a high school student (grades 9-12). This option is called the Post Secondary 

Education Option Program. 

The intent of this law is to create a variety of liberal learning activities for all students. The proposed rules 

establish procedures for the awarding of high school graduation credit and/or college credit to high school 

students enrolled in college courses. College can include community colleges, technical colleges, or regular 

four-year universities. Under certain plans, students may take advantage of free college tuition while other 

plans would require parents to pay. 

The legislature requires school districts to inform students and their parents of this program by March 1 of 

each year. Any student who desires to pursue this option must: 1) bring his or her parent to an 

appointment with his/her guidance counselor, or to the Post Secondary Education Option program in 

the Copley High School auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011; 2) take the ACT in 

February if he/she has not previously taken this test; and 3) meet the guidelines established by the 

college. In order to participate in the Post Secondary Education Options Program in the fall of 2011 or 

spring of 2012, a student must inform a guidance counselor of his or her intent to participate in the 

program. 

To register for the February 12 th ACT, go to www.actstudent.org by January 7 th . Practice tests are available 

in the media center, guidance office, and online. 

If you would like more information about the Post Secondary Education Program, please feel free to call the 

high school guidance office at 664-4827. 

Cameron M. Ryba 

Principal 

INFORMATION TO PARENTS ABOUT POST SECONDARY OPTIONS 

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT 

OPTIONS PROGRAM IN THE FALL OF 2011 OR SPRING OF 2012, A 

STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Sign an Intent to Participate form by March 30, 2011. This form must be on file in the 

Guidance Office. 

2. Attend the Postsecondary Option meeting for parents on February 17, 2011 at 5:30 

p.m. in the high school auditorium or complete an appointment with a guidance 

counselor to review this information below. 

3. Apply by the application deadline posted by the chosen institution. 

4. Take an ACT by February. To register for the February test, go to www.actstudent. org 

and meet the January deadline.

Senate Bill #140 describes guidelines and procedures for the awarding of high school graduation credit 

and/or college credit to high school students enrolled in college courses. The following items summarize a 

portion of this bill: 

1. If a student in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 is accepted into a college’s postsecondary education program, he 

or she may enroll full or part-time for non-sectarian courses for high school and /or college credit. 

2. Postsecondary Enrollment Options Available 

Option A permits eligible students to enroll in college courses for college credit. Students electing 

this option will be required to pay all costs incurred, including tuition, books, materials, and fees. 

Option B permits eligible students to enroll in college courses for college and high school graduation 

credit. Students electing this option will not be required to pay for tuition, books, materials, or fees 

associated with such courses. (Orientation parking, and transportation fees are not covered.) 

Courses successfully completed under Option B will receive high school credit for graduation as 

appropriate. 

3. School districts must award comparable credit for high school graduation, in terms of quantity and 

quality, for successfully completed college work. 

Any disputes between students and local boards of education, regarding high school credits granted 

for college work, may be appealed to the State Board of Education whose decision is final. 

Student records must reflect evidence of successful completion of each course and the high school 

credit awarded. Additionally, all credit earned as a participant of the Postsecondary Enrollment 

Options program must note the name of the college. 

4. The Copley-Fairlawn Board of Education has determined that a student enrolled in college courses 

under the guidelines of Option B will be given high school credit for course enrollment, if the student 

successfully completes the college course. It will not be calculated in the student’s high school grade 

point average. 

PROGRAM ADVANTAGES 

☻ Expands the curriculum available to students 

☻ Provides opportunities for students to study in depth those areas of special interest or need 

☻ Allows a student to earn college credit at no expense to parents in Option B 

☻ Gives the student an opportunity to make some decisions about college through actual experiences 

☻ Allows the student to earn high school and college credit at the same time 

☻ Allows the student a gradual transition to university schooling 

☻ Encourages parents to become involved earlier in the planning of a college career 

☻ Allows the potential for a student to earn an associate Degree as well as a high school diploma 

☻ Allows the student access to university counseling services

POTENTIAL RISKS AND CONSEQUENCES 

1. Students will have an increased responsibility for learning, increased travel time, and increased time for 

study. 

2. Students could have increased financial obligations for their education if they choose Option A or if the 

college course requires special tools or equipment. Participation may decrease the time available for 

part-time employment. 

3. There may be reduced opportunities or time for participation in high school activities (athletics, music, 

clubs, etc.) 

4. Impressionable 16 and 17 year olds will be in a non-structured setting on the college campus with older 

students. 

5. Students who fail or withdraw from a college course may jeopardize their high school graduation. A 

student who fails to complete a college course or who withdraws inappropriately from a college course 

will be required to reimburse the school district the amount of money equal to the amount 

subtracted from the District’s State Foundation monies. The grade earned will be noted as a Fail and 

will not be calculated in determining the student’s high school grade point average. The failing mark, 

however, will be included in the student’s college grade point average. 

If the student does not pass at least five (5) credits and earn a grade point average of 1.0 for the quarter, 

he/she will not be eligible to participate in non-graded extra-curricular activities. If a student’s grade 

point average falls between a 1.0 and 1.999 for the quarter, he/she must attend a formal academic support 

program provided by Copley-Fairlawn City Schools. 

6. Students and parents participating in this program assume full social and academic responsibilities for the 

students enrolled. 

ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES 

1. Upon entrance to the program, a student must elect Option A or B as described on page 

one. If a student enrolls in the same university after high school graduation, the university 

must award full credit for all courses successfully completed under either Option A or B. 

2. Academic credit for high school graduation will be matched on a course for course basis. 

College credits will be converted to Carnegie units. No student can schedule more than 

seven (7) courses during the school year. 

3. Students who meet the federal income guidelines for Free and Reduced Lunch and who 

require financial assistance with transportation will be required to complete a request 

form for reimbursement. No students will be reimbursed more that it would cost the 

school district to transport students to Copley High School.

COPLEY MUSIC BOOSTERS 

UPDATES AND MEETING DATES 

Please join us for our meetings at 7 pm in the CHS Main Office Conference Room. The dates are Dec. 

7, Jan. 18, Feb. 8, March 15, April 12, May 10 & June 7. 

Hello Music Boosters and Families: 

With the rush and craziness of the fall season behind us, our many volunteers can take a much needed break 

and relax. Thank you to all of the dedicated people who faithfully stepped up to help at every football game, 

even the playoff game that didn't allow much warning time in which to prepare. We had quite a crew this 

year and Sharon Nagy and I truly appreciate all that you did for the Music Boosters. It was quite busy most 

of the time but also quite fun and rewarding. And for all the volunteers at the soccer and volleyball games, 

our heartfelt thanks are with you also. A special thanks goes to Melanie Horning who took over the 

responsibility of opening and running the Volleyball concessions this fall. Many hands truly do make light 

work! 

The Marching Band finished the year with a bang performing the best show of the season at the State 

Competition in Dublin. They looked and sounded wonderful and were certainly a crowd pleaser. Thanks to 

all the students who have been working so hard since August. You have made all of us in the community 

very proud for your efforts. And many thanks to Michael Foster, Vicki Smith and Kristi Forshey for their 

hard work and dedication to our students. Your creative talents and vision has made a lasting impression on 

all of us. 

The Citrus Sale is wrapping up in early December. Debbi Spangler has done an outstanding job with the sale. 

I hope you are all enjoying fresh Florida fruit as you are reading this letter. Thanks to Debbi and we look 

forward to her continued support with next year's sale. 

Sharon and Greg Schott will be running the winter concessions again this year and they will be looking for 

volunteers for those games and events. Email requests have already gone out regarding the sports schedule 

and I hope that everyone will check his or her schedule closely and volunteer for a shift or two. It is fun and 

a great way to help the Boosters while supporting your music student. 

Happy Holidays to All! 

Karen Martin 

CITRUS SALE AND MUSIC CARD UPDATES 

CITRUS SALE 

The Music Boosters Citrus Sale orders will be delivered on Saturday, December 4 th . Pickup will be between 

11am and 2 pm at the high school choir room. If there are any changes and email will be sent out. 

Thanks to everyone for your hard work on this fundraiser! If you have any questions or concerns please call 

Debbi Spangler, Citrus Chairperson, at 330-665-9520. 

MUSIC CARDS 

WE ARE WRAPPING UP THE CARD SALE. IF ANYONE STILL NEEDS A Music Card FOR $10.00, 

PLEASE CONTACT NANCY KLEIN AT 330-864-3923.

Copley Music Boosters 2010/2011 

Patron Donations 

PLATINUM COMPOSER 

CIRCLE 

$150 or more 

The Lauren Braman Music Fund 

Bruce and Tracie Lee Baumgardner 

Peggy and Howard Klions 

John and Karen Martin 

Rick and Kim Nickerson 

Paul and Rosie Orchosky 

Jeff and Vivian Schoenberger 

Janice and Tracy Sweeten 

The Zbasnik Family 

BRONZE BASS CLEF CLUB 

$10 or more 

Becky Beck 

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bivona 

Randall and Angela Davis 

Debbie Dugan 

Carrie Dugan 

Reza Hajjafar 

Sharon Jayewardene 

John and Susan Klimo 

The Koellner Family 

Kathy Lipkin 

Michelle Luecke 

Susan Martin 

Bev and Gary Meyers 

Jennifer Murray 

Joe and Sue Penko 

Elsa P Reyes 

Tracy Ross 

Stacy and Kevin Samarigan 

Sharif Shaik 

Joelle Sigmond 

Marie and Greg Specht 

Kenan Tektas 

Holly VanGilder 

Tom and Jennifer Vorell 

Roger and Patty Webel 

Deborah Wells 

Jeb Wheeler 

Eric and Jude Zaher 

Ellen Ziga 

GOLDEN MAESTRO GUILD 

$75 or more 

Alice and David Basinski 

Larry and Missy Carr 

Tim and Karla Caton 

The Crowley Family 

Denise and Scott Graf & Family 

Jeff and Amy Hemphill 

The Hofacker Family 

Mark and Teresa Isler 

Glen and Christy Kaszubski & 

Family 

The Levy Family 

The Stopar Family 

Deb and Dan Sutter 

Lori and Mark Weigand 

Fred & Audrey Weisberg 

Margo and Alec Works 

SILVER TREBLE CLEF CLUB 

$30 or more 

Dan and Cheryl Axe 

Eric and Lori Blashford 

Leslie Blinkhorn 

Zumao Chen 

Ed and Pam Demor 

Bruce and Laura Geisendorfer 

Mike Giorgio 

Julie Hall 

Herr Family 

Jim and Shari Frazier 

Scott and Nancy Jones 

Mike Kimberly 

Je Bun Lee 

Steve and Sharon Nagy 

Dewo Pamungkas 

Sun Park 

Sam and Holly Pupino 

Vikas Rao 

Donna Jo and Mark Reynolds 

Rita Robinette 

Rosso Family 

Sarah Seevers 

Ryan Shea’s grandmother 

Beth Sherwood 

Brent Stansen & Jayne Moneysmith 

Judy Subotin 

Jim and Nancy Tobar 

Dorothy and John Wiseman 

Renae Yashnik

Please join us in celebration the 

Weekend of December 10 th & 11 th 

The Copley High School 

Athletic Hall of Fame 

Class of 2010 

Friday, December 10 th 

Inductees will be honored at halftime of the 

Boys Varsity Basketball game 7:30 pm tipoff 

Saturday, December 11 th 

Inductees will be honored at a dinner/ceremony at the 

Hilton Inn Fairlawn 

3180 W. Market St. 

Akron, OH 44333 

Social Hour 5:00 p.m. 

Dinner 6:00 p.m. Ceremony 7:00 p.m. 

*For reservations contact Jim Borchik, Athletic Director 

jim.borchik@copley‐fairlawn.org 

330‐664‐4826 or mail to Copley High School 

3807 Ridgewood Rd. Copley, OH 44321 

Attn: Mr. Jim Borchik, Athletic Director 

*Dinner and Ceremony is $ 30.00 per person 

*Make checks payable to: Copley Adult All Sports Boosters 

*Deadline for reservations is December 3, 2010 

*Reservations will only be secured when payment is received. 

*There will be no ticket distribution. Guests check in at the door. 

*Emceed by Copley graduate and WNIR radio personality, 

Phil Ferguson. 

Tom Clapper 

Class of 1969 

Laura Kusnyer 

Billy Mills 

Class of 2000 

Class of 2000 

Tom Schweigert 

Class of 1941 

Mark Steinkerchner 

Class 0f 1973 

Danielle Whitaker 

Class of 1987 

Dave Williams 

Class of 1967 

Kathy Zufall 

Class of 1996 

Coach Dick Gray 

Meritorious Service Award

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 5 th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF 

and DESSERT BAKE-OFF!! 

TO BENEFIT THE LAUREN AUDREY BRAMAN MEMORIAL MUSIC FUND 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011 

5:00 - 7:00 P.M. 

THE COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS 

*Followed by Lady Indians Basketball at 7:30 

Have you been told you make a mean chili? Or have the BEST dessert recipe? 

OUR GUEST JUDGE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE 

LISA ABRAHAM, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL FOOD WRITER 

AWARDS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: 

Best Overall Chili/Dessert Best Display 

Best by Popular Vote Chili/Dessert Best STUDENT entry 

$30.00 ENTRY FEE per item FOR COMPETITORS 

*Individuals or teams may enter-no admission for competitors 

$7.00 ADMISSION per person (children under 5 are free) 

SPONSORED BY THE COPLEY MUSIC BOOSTERS 

For Registration contact Cristine Braman at (330) 665-2559/618-7814 or 

cabraman@roadrunner.com or visit Cristine on FACEBOOK 

Please look at www.copley-fairlawnhchy.org for information about Lauren. 

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Very shortly, students will begin signing up for classes for next school year. Did you know Copley has a class 

in Networking? What about learning how to Program a computer, or design a Web Page? These are all courses offered at Copley High School. 

The Cisco Networking Academy program is a complete, four-semester program designed to teach students the skills needed to plan, design, 

build, maintain and support small to medium-sized computer networks. The Networking Academy program features hands-on, project-driven 

training in high-demand job skills. Students successfully completing all four semesters will have the opportunity to enter the workforce and/or 

further their education and training in the computer-networking field. After completion, students will have the opportunity to take the CCNA 

exam, qualifying them as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA). In addition to learning a valuable skill, you can also get college credit 

for this class at The University of Akron. Each semester class taken at Copley High School can qualify for three credit hours at The University of 

Akron. If a student completes all four semesters at Copley, it is possible they will be able to obtain 12 credit hours of college credit. This is the 

equivalent of a semester of classes at The University of Akron!! Students interested in this course should have skills in basic computer software 

(such as Microsoft Word). 

In addition, we offer two semesters of Web Design at Copley. These courses will teach you the basics of Web Design, using both Dream 

Weaver and Expressions Web. You also get an opportunity to learn about photo enhancement programs, and animation. In the second 

semester course, students compete with other schools in the area in a web design competition. Winners of the competition attend a dinner and 

win a cash prize! 

Interested in learning Computer Programming? We offer that class too. This class uses the latest programming language, Visual Basic. 

Students learn how to design a user interface, create Windows and Web applications, develop mobile applications for smart phones and learn 

how to program with an interactive 3D graphics Program. We also do a unit developing movies with Movie Maker and digital movie cameras. 

If you would like to obtain more information about any of these courses, please feel free to contact Mrs. Lynn at 330.664.4999 ext. 1171, email 

me at paula.lynn@copley-fairlawn.org or stop by room 084. I can give you additional information and show you a quick tour of our lab.

December/January 2010 Issue 

2010-2011 

CHS PTSA 

Executive Board 

Jodi Vrabec 

President 

330-666-5628 

Kay Makishi 

1 st Vice President 

330-668-2452 

Cheryl Wells 

2 nd Vice President 

330-666-1873 

Denise Kepple 

Treasurer 

330-665-1046 

Laurel Haumesser 

Secretary 

330-668-4739 

Jennifer Grable 

PTA Council Rep. 

330-666-7996 

Christy Kaszubski 

PTA Council Rep. 

330-666-7453 

Jennifer Saxon 

Alt. PTA Council Rep. 

330-670-1244 

2010-2011 

CHS PTSA 

Meeting Dates 

December 8 

January 12 

February 9 

March 9 

April 13 

May 11 

All meetings are held 

at 7:00 pm in the HS 

Main Conference Room 

Dates To Remember 

December 1 9:30 am PTA Council meeting CHS MOCR 

December 1-2 all day Barnes & Noble PTSA fundraiser Montrose BN 

December 8 7:00 pm CHS PTSA meeting CHS MOCR 

December 10 Mid-Term Reports go home 

December 10 Reflection entries due 

December 14 7:00 pm Board of Education meeting CHS MOCR 

December 15 7:00 pm After Prom meeting CHS MOCR 

Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 No School – Winter Break 

January 4 School Resumes ( ☺? ) 

January 5 7:00 pm PTA Council meeting CHS MOCR 

January 12 6:30 pm Financial Aid Night CHS Auditorium 

January 12 7:00 pm CHS PTSA meeting CHS MOCR 

January 17 No School – MLK, Jr. Day 

January 18-21 Semester Exams 

January 19 7:00 pm After Prom meeting CHS MOCR 

January 24 No School – Records Day 

January 28 Report Cards go home 

February 2 9:30 am PTA Council meeting CHS MOCR 

February 9 7:00 pm CHS PTSA meeting CHS MOCR 

DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH FURTAL 

The season of giving is here! Did you know that as you shop online you could also be 

“gifting” to the PTSA? That’s right…… by making your online purchases through a 

great new fundraising tool called Furtal, the PTSA receives cash back from each of your 

purchases and at no additional cost to you. So please consider using our Furtal when 

you do your gift buying online. 

It is really simple, just go to the CHS wesite and click on the “Furtal” link or go to: 

www.furtal.com/school/copley-high-school/ptsa 

Choose from the many affiliated businesses such as Gap, 

Kohl's, Target and Amazon.com. Make your purchases 

and the PTSA will receive a percentage of your total 

purchase. 

It is an easy way to generate money for our PTSA and 

After Prom 2011! 

PTA WEBSITE 

The CHS PTSA web page on the Copley-Fairlawn district website has up-to-date information on PTSA events and 

programs. You can look there for meeting dates, After Prom details, volunteer opportunities plus membership and 

fundraising info. Go to www.copley-fairlawn.org, click on Copley High School, then Organizations, and select PTSA. 

This is a great way to stay connected to your PTSA.

REFLECTIONS IN THE ARTS 

Entries for this year’s Reflections 

program are due by: 

December 10, 2010. 

Submission forms are available in the 

main office or from Mrs. Addis or Miss 

Soltis. 

For more information contact: 

Jodi Vrabec at 330-666-5628 

CHS Student Directory 

The 2010 – 2011 Student Directories 

will be sent home by the first week of 

December via student, one per family 

for those who asked to be included in 

the directory. 

AFTER PROM NEWS 

Thanks to everyone who has graciously given their time in the early planning stages of AfterProm and to those 

parents that have made a donation to this event. We have a few committee chairs to fill: Clean-Up, Business 

Donations, and some decorating. We have broken up the decorating task by area so if you would like to 

coordinate decorating an area, we'd love to have you. Please let me know if some committee strikes your fancy 

and I'll add your name to the list to help. See the Afte Prom area on our web-site for details. 

The next After Prom meeting will be held on December 15 at 7:00 pm in the CHS Main Office Conference Room. 

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Thanks too to everyone who bought a Beat Revere T-shirt. We should see lots of blue and gold out there. We 

have a few left if you didn't get yours and are preparing for the Revere match-ups for basketball, volleyball, 

swimming, golf, tennis, wrestling, track, and on and on - they all are important! Shirts cost $10 each. 

Please contact Cheryl Wells at ctwells@msn.com for more information. 

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Don't forget the Barnes & Noble Fundraiser on December 1st and 2nd - the voucher is included 

in this newsletter and on our web site." 

Thanks for everything! 

Cheryl Wells 

CHS PTSA After Prom Chair 

Parent Teacher Conference Desserts 

Many thanks to the PTSA volunteers who 

donated delicious desserts for the Conference 

Dinners on November 11th and November 18th. 

Senior Photo Wall 

Nicolette Bartz Koozer 

330-873-9766 

Be sure to set aside some of those pictures of your 

student and their friends for the Senior Photo Wall. 

Make copies of those great photos & send them into 

the office in an envelope labeled: 

SENIOR PHOTO WALL – PTSA 

(Note: Photos will not be returned)

We would like to thank the following senior parents for their generous donations to After Prom 2011. 

There is still plenty of time for other senior parents to contribute to this fun and memorable event. To 

do so, please see the After Prom Letter and donation form in this newsletter. 

Gold Level 

Tracie Lee & Bruce Baumgardner 

Todd & Jen Grable 

Bing Jiang & Xingdan Li 

Frank & Arlene Miller 

Rick & Kim Nickerson 

Greg & Jodi Vrabec 

Rich & Susie West 

Silver Level 

Paul Levy & Sylvia Chinn-Levy 

Paul & Nanci Noonan 

Bronze Level 

Dan & Cheryl Axe 

Jeannie & Bruce Biggins 

Linda Borchik 

John& Karen Martin 

Julie Hicks 

Barnes & Noble Book Fair 

Senior Parent Level 

Nancy Berkovitz 

John & Christine Casanova 

Rachelle Cobb 

Deb Dressler 

Rick & Debbie Fasig 

Pat & Gretchen Kennedy 

Mona Kotran 

Jeff & Vivian Schoenberger 

Janice & Tracy Sweeten 

Please plan to attend our Barnes & Noble sale days on Wednesday, December 1 st and Thursday, 

December 2 nd . A percentage of all in- store and on-line purchases will be donated to the PTSA. Free 

gift-wrap will be available at the Montrose Barnes & Noble store as well as entertainment by Copley 

High School students. Please support the PTSA by doing your holiday shopping at this event! 

To be sure our PTSA gets credit for your purchases, please use the voucher below. 

BOOKS MUSIC MOVIES

We are continuing the program that we started last year that matches students who wish to explore a career with a volunteer who 

has offered to speak to our students. Sometimes a student can even shadow the person to get a real feel for the profession. Here 

are the careers currently available: 

Architect, private firm 

Attorney, private firm 

Chemist, research and quality control 

Chemical Engineer, air pollution control industry 

Civil Engineer 

Mechanical Engineer, auto industry 

Polymer Engineer, University of Akron 

Family Physician, private practice 

Kindergarten Teacher 

Elementary Education 

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner 

High School Math Teacher, Akron Early College 

IT Director, private firm 

Industrial Engineer 

CAREER EXPLORATION 

If you are interested in any of these careers or are able to volunteer for the program, 

please contact Kay Makishi at makishi@verison.net or (330) 668-2452 for more information. 

College Application Assistance Program (CAAP) 

The College Application Assistance Program held two parent panels this autumn to allow parents of juniors and 

seniors to get answers to their questions from experienced parents. We would like to thank Karen Brandt, Nancy Fallon, 

Kay Makishi, and Barb Varley for serving on our October panel, and Debbie Dressler, Julie Ivasku, Kent Makishi, and 

Amy Noble for serving on our November panel. The panels were well attended and the feedback was very positive. 

We are collecting old college test preparation books (for SAT, ACT, SAT II, AP tests) for student use. You can drop off 

the books at the main office (make sure they are labeled "CHS PTSA") or simply bring them to any CHS PTSA meeting. 

The books will be made available in the guidance area. 

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact: 

Small Business Owner, Insurance and Financial Business 

Machinist, training program and company 

Market Analyst, large company 

Non- profit Financial Development, Red Cross fundraising 

Nurse, RN, surgical recovery unit 

Orthopaedic Surgeon, private practice 

Podiatrist 

Polymer Scientist, University of Akron 

Pre-trial services, U.S. Court System 

Probation Officer, U.S. Court System 

Psychiatrist, private practice 

Research Scientist, bio-medical research lab 

Social Worker 

Speech Pathologist, educational setting 

VP, Investments, investment advisory field 

Barb Varley at jdv1228@roadrunner.com or Kay Makishi at makishi@frontier.com 

BECOMING A CHS PTSA MEMBER IS EASY 

Log on to: www.justbetweenfriends.com 

Enter this token: 20890tok 

Easy-to-follow steps will help you register. 

Send $5 per member to complete the process. 

(please make checks payable to CHS PTSA) 

If you have any questions, please contact Jeannie Alexander at 330-666-1591 or at 

jeanniealexander@neo.rr.com

RETURN ADDRESS REQUESTED 

The Copley-Fairlawn City Schools do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age or disability in access or 

employment practices, or participation in programs, activities, and/or services. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Saurer, 

Superintendent of the Copley-Fairlawn City School District, and ADA Coordinator (330-664-4811). Individuals needing 

TTY/TDD services may use the Ohio Relay Services (1-800-750-0750) to communicate with the Copley-Fairlawn City 

Schools. 

COPLEY-FAIRLAWN CITY SCHOOLS NONPROFIT ORG. 

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3807 Ridgewood Rd. Akron, OH 

Copley, OH 44321 Permit No. 147 

Order your 2011 yearbook now at www.jostens.com 

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Winter Formal Dance Saturday, February 5 th 

St. Thomas Church 7-10 PM Tickets cost $10 

Tickets Sales are Pre-Sale ONLY during lunch mods beginning the 

Wednesday before the dance. 

Students must present a completed/signed (by a parent) Dance 

Expectations Form. 

Woodard Photographic will be taking pictures. Pricing forms will be distributed during ticket sales or call 

Woodard Photographic at 419-483-3364.

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