New Richmond High School principal Diana Spinnati, who is on medical leave while she battles serious medical problems, gets a warm welcome from New Richmond's varsity cheerleaders Friday when she made an appearance at the Senior Night basketall game against Goshen. (Adam Bird photo)
Friday, February 17, 2012
Principal Spinnati attends Senior Night
New Richmond High School principal Diana Spinnati, who is on medical leave while she battles serious medical problems, gets a warm welcome from New Richmond's varsity cheerleaders Friday when she made an appearance at the Senior Night basketall game against Goshen. (Adam Bird photo)
Friday, February 10, 2012
NRMS science team finishes strong
against national competition
New Richmond Middle School’s Science Olympiad team finished 21st out of 42 schools in a national invitational tournament held at Wright State University in January.
“As Wright State will host the 2013 National Tournament, many top teams from around the country participated, making this one of the most competitive tournaments in the nation,” noted NRMS Science Olympiad advisor Josh Grischow.
7th graders Joey Hammil and Daniel Weiskittel relax after Geologic Mapping competition, not yet realizing they finished in 1st place
New Richmond competed in the 6th-9th grade division which was won by three-time defending Ohio and four-time defending national champion Solon Middle School with nine-time defending Georgia state champion J.C. Booth Middle School finishing second.
“I was extremely proud of our team,” said Grischow. “This was the first time we have entered an invitational tournament with most of our students being new to Science Olympiad.”
NRMS won awards in two scored events. Freshmen Marie Bezold and Jenny Roberts took 5th place in Microbe Mission and 8th graders Carter Light and Stile Sweet took 5th place in Keep the Heat.
Jade Kunz, Kaeley Fagan, Anna Heiden, Caitlyn Grooms, Teddy Mansfield, and Carter Light make their final preparations for Helicopter Egg Drop, presumably using their cell phones to calculate wind resistance.
The New Richmond team excelled in four trial events with Daniel Weiskittel and Joey Hammill taking 1st place in Geologic Mapping, Rachel Coons and Katie Schlaak finishing 3rd in 3rd place in Elastic Launch Gliders, Anna Heiden, Caitlyn Grooms, and Kaeley Fagan finishing 5th in Helicopter Egg Drop and Alex Gardner and Kaylin Hoffman taking 6th place in Neuroscience.
Other team members were freshmen Alex Grooms, Eric Williams, and Audrey Feiler, 8th graders Tim Hammer, Adrianna Flood, Evan Grippa, Cydney Stiles, Alicia Bailey, Joe Maxwell, Jade Kunz, and Lindsey Williams, and 7th graders Josh Clancy, Teddy Mansfield, and Luke Smiddy. Coaches were Tina Grippa, Pam Hughes, Doug Smiddy, and Grischow.
Science Olympiad teams are allowed to bring back five 9th graders from the previous year’s team.
“Our ten 8th graders and twelve 7th graders are new to this type of competition,” noted Grischow.
“Most of our students are heavily involved with other commitments including sports, performing arts, and other after-school activities, so to find time to practice for Science Olympiad, all while keeping up with schoolwork, has been a challenge to which our students have responded well.”
Next up for the NRMS team is the Ohio Regional Tournament in March.
“Our goal is to work hard and prepare well enough to qualify for the State Tournament for the second year in a row,” said Grischow.
Members of the New Richmond Middle School Science Olympiad team take a break from studying.
“As Wright State will host the 2013 National Tournament, many top teams from around the country participated, making this one of the most competitive tournaments in the nation,” noted NRMS Science Olympiad advisor Josh Grischow.
7th graders Joey Hammil and Daniel Weiskittel relax after Geologic Mapping competition, not yet realizing they finished in 1st placeNew Richmond competed in the 6th-9th grade division which was won by three-time defending Ohio and four-time defending national champion Solon Middle School with nine-time defending Georgia state champion J.C. Booth Middle School finishing second.
“I was extremely proud of our team,” said Grischow. “This was the first time we have entered an invitational tournament with most of our students being new to Science Olympiad.”
NRMS won awards in two scored events. Freshmen Marie Bezold and Jenny Roberts took 5th place in Microbe Mission and 8th graders Carter Light and Stile Sweet took 5th place in Keep the Heat.
Jade Kunz, Kaeley Fagan, Anna Heiden, Caitlyn Grooms, Teddy Mansfield, and Carter Light make their final preparations for Helicopter Egg Drop, presumably using their cell phones to calculate wind resistance.The New Richmond team excelled in four trial events with Daniel Weiskittel and Joey Hammill taking 1st place in Geologic Mapping, Rachel Coons and Katie Schlaak finishing 3rd in 3rd place in Elastic Launch Gliders, Anna Heiden, Caitlyn Grooms, and Kaeley Fagan finishing 5th in Helicopter Egg Drop and Alex Gardner and Kaylin Hoffman taking 6th place in Neuroscience.
Other team members were freshmen Alex Grooms, Eric Williams, and Audrey Feiler, 8th graders Tim Hammer, Adrianna Flood, Evan Grippa, Cydney Stiles, Alicia Bailey, Joe Maxwell, Jade Kunz, and Lindsey Williams, and 7th graders Josh Clancy, Teddy Mansfield, and Luke Smiddy. Coaches were Tina Grippa, Pam Hughes, Doug Smiddy, and Grischow.Science Olympiad teams are allowed to bring back five 9th graders from the previous year’s team.
“Our ten 8th graders and twelve 7th graders are new to this type of competition,” noted Grischow.
“Most of our students are heavily involved with other commitments including sports, performing arts, and other after-school activities, so to find time to practice for Science Olympiad, all while keeping up with schoolwork, has been a challenge to which our students have responded well.”
Next up for the NRMS team is the Ohio Regional Tournament in March.
“Our goal is to work hard and prepare well enough to qualify for the State Tournament for the second year in a row,” said Grischow.
Members of the New Richmond Middle School Science Olympiad team take a break from studying.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Meteorologist visits Locust Corner
On Monday, February 6, Local 12 Meteorologist John Gumm visited the Locust Corner fourth graders. As part of the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science, fourth graders study weather in their unit on earth science.
John Gumm with 4th graders Courtney Cooper and Kayla Matlock
Mr. Gumm brought many interesting activities as a part of his presentation; such as rain clouds, cloud in a bottle, tornado in a bottle, how hail is formed, lightning and thunder, and the popular “hurricane” using a spray bottle and a leaf blower!
John Gumm with 4th graders Alexis Henderson, Morgan Scholz, and Jacob Duty during a "hurricane."
Mr. Gumm also explained that he became interested in weather and meteorology when he was in fourth grade. The students had a wonderful time participating in this presentation.
Local 12 meteorologist John Gumm with a cloud in a bottle.
Lori Richards
4th grade science teacher
Locust Corner Elementary
John Gumm with 4th graders Courtney Cooper and Kayla MatlockMr. Gumm brought many interesting activities as a part of his presentation; such as rain clouds, cloud in a bottle, tornado in a bottle, how hail is formed, lightning and thunder, and the popular “hurricane” using a spray bottle and a leaf blower!
John Gumm with 4th graders Alexis Henderson, Morgan Scholz, and Jacob Duty during a "hurricane."Mr. Gumm also explained that he became interested in weather and meteorology when he was in fourth grade. The students had a wonderful time participating in this presentation.
Local 12 meteorologist John Gumm with a cloud in a bottle.Lori Richards
4th grade science teacher
Locust Corner Elementary
Friday, January 27, 2012
Principal Spinnati takes medical leave
New Richmond High School principal Diana Spinnati announced Friday that she will be taking approximately six weeks medical leave for treatment of "serious medical issues."
Jim Smith, a former principal of Grant Vocational and Bethel High School as well as superintendent of Bethel Schools, has been named as interim principal according to New Richmond superintendent of schools Adam Bird.
Ms. Spinnati informed New Richmond High School students and their families of her medical leave in a letter sent home with students.
The letter follows:
Many students and parents are wondering why I have been absent several days over the past few weeks. I hope this letter will help clarify these issues and inform you as to the path for the future.
I have encountered some serious medical issues over the past several weeks. Unfortunately in order to address these issues, I must take approximately six weeks off. My hope is to return by spring break.
Mr. Bird has worked hard to ensure that what we have at New Richmond High School continues without interruption. We are happy to introduce Mr. Jim Smith as interim principal. Mr. Smith is the former superintendent of Bethel schools. He has also been a principal at Grant Vocational School as well as Bethel High School. We are pleased to have Mr. Smith and are confident the students will notice no interruptions in the educational process at the high school.
In closing I would like to thank the students, parents, and staff for their concern and well wishes. I can assure you in the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger – “I’ll be baaack”
Thank you,
Diana Spinnati
Jim Smith, a former principal of Grant Vocational and Bethel High School as well as superintendent of Bethel Schools, has been named as interim principal according to New Richmond superintendent of schools Adam Bird.
Ms. Spinnati informed New Richmond High School students and their families of her medical leave in a letter sent home with students.
The letter follows:
Many students and parents are wondering why I have been absent several days over the past few weeks. I hope this letter will help clarify these issues and inform you as to the path for the future.
I have encountered some serious medical issues over the past several weeks. Unfortunately in order to address these issues, I must take approximately six weeks off. My hope is to return by spring break.
Mr. Bird has worked hard to ensure that what we have at New Richmond High School continues without interruption. We are happy to introduce Mr. Jim Smith as interim principal. Mr. Smith is the former superintendent of Bethel schools. He has also been a principal at Grant Vocational School as well as Bethel High School. We are pleased to have Mr. Smith and are confident the students will notice no interruptions in the educational process at the high school.
In closing I would like to thank the students, parents, and staff for their concern and well wishes. I can assure you in the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger – “I’ll be baaack”
Thank you,
Diana Spinnati
Former board member Ralph Campbell dies at age of 78; services Saturday
Former New Richmond Board of Education member Ralph Campbell died Tuesday January 24, 2012 at the age of 78.
Visitation, E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main Street, Amelia on Friday from 5-8p.m. OES services at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1177 W. Ohio Pike, Amelia on Saturday January 28 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Jackson, KY.
"We are so thankful for his service to our students, schools, and community," said New Richmond superintendent of schools Adam Bird. "Mr. Campbell served the NR community 8 years as a faithful representative to the school district. On behalf of the NR Board of Education, I would like to send our condolences to his family."
"Mr. Campbell and his wife Joyce have also given many thousands of dollars in scholarships to NRHS students in memory of their son, Kevin Allen Campbell," Bird added.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, 200 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Please indicate in memory of Kevin Allen Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund).
Visitation, E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main Street, Amelia on Friday from 5-8p.m. OES services at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1177 W. Ohio Pike, Amelia on Saturday January 28 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Jackson, KY.
"We are so thankful for his service to our students, schools, and community," said New Richmond superintendent of schools Adam Bird. "Mr. Campbell served the NR community 8 years as a faithful representative to the school district. On behalf of the NR Board of Education, I would like to send our condolences to his family."
"Mr. Campbell and his wife Joyce have also given many thousands of dollars in scholarships to NRHS students in memory of their son, Kevin Allen Campbell," Bird added.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, 200 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Please indicate in memory of Kevin Allen Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund).
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Arts Hall of Fame inductees announced
New Richmond High School has announced the 2012 selections for the school’s Performing Arts Hall of Fame.
“Every year deserving people get honored for work they have done to help New Richmond’s performing arts program,” said New Richmond High School music director Doug Heflin. ”But his year you look at the list and we are really excited.”
Going into the Arts Hall of Fame this year will be John Hale, class of 1952 who still performs at community events; Kenneth Mauger, instrumental music director from 1959-67; Judy Schaechter, Class of 1972 who now teaches at New Richmond Elementary and serves as an accompanist for school, church and social events; and the 2004-2005 Troubadours who raised $250,000 to make a trip to New York City and perform at Carnegie Hall.
Listen to Doug Heflin announce the 2012 inductees
They will be inducted during a 7 p.m. concert Thursday March 15. The concert will follow a reception and acceptance speeches by the inductees.
“The high school band, the mixed and women’s chorus and Troubadours will perform selected works,” said Heflin. “The honorees will be inducted in between the performances.”
The 2012 inductees:
John Hale
A 1952 graduate of New Richmond High School, John Hale has been a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of the New Richmond community. Mr. Hale, who was inducted into the NRHS Sports Hall of Fame in 1998, has been a fixture at community events with renditions of God Bless America, White Christmas, Silent Night or the National Anthem.
“It hardly seems like a New Richmond event that doesn’t have John Hale there showing his gift and love of music and showing his love of the community,” said Heflin.
Kenneth Mauger
Ken Mauger was instructor of bands for the New Richmond Exempted Village School District from 1959-67. His recruitment and community outreach was outstanding, leading to a large high school band that received a superior rating in state competition in 1965. He also performed with the Dayton Symphony for eight years and served as an inspiration and mentor to dozens of children in the community and instilled in his students a lifelong love and appreciation for music. He also was instrumental in encouraging and expanding music educators in the district and community. Mr. Mauger died on Nov. 24, 2006.
Judy Schaechter
Judy Schaechter is a 1972 graduate of New Richmond High School. She served as the accompanist for Les Chanteurs and played trumpet in the high school band, as well as serving as accompanist for several school musical productions. She attended the College-Conservatory of Music and continues to serve the children of New Richmond as a teacher at New Richmond Elementary School. “Judy has doing music since the early 1960s and has been a loyal and wonderful member of the New Richmond music community,” said Heflin.
2004-2005 Troubadours
After a successful performance in Ohio Music Education Association competition, the 2004-2005 Troubadours were chosen to perform on the state at Carnegie Hall in New York City where they performed the entire Schubert Mass in g minor (a 67-page work) and performed along with college choirs and the New England Symphony Orchestra. “This once in a lifetime trip required an enormous fund raising effort to meet a budget of more than $250,000 for a traveling group of 150 people,” said Heflin. “This rates as one of the finest Troubadour groups from a long line of great ensembles.”
“Every year deserving people get honored for work they have done to help New Richmond’s performing arts program,” said New Richmond High School music director Doug Heflin. ”But his year you look at the list and we are really excited.”
Going into the Arts Hall of Fame this year will be John Hale, class of 1952 who still performs at community events; Kenneth Mauger, instrumental music director from 1959-67; Judy Schaechter, Class of 1972 who now teaches at New Richmond Elementary and serves as an accompanist for school, church and social events; and the 2004-2005 Troubadours who raised $250,000 to make a trip to New York City and perform at Carnegie Hall.
Listen to Doug Heflin announce the 2012 inductees
They will be inducted during a 7 p.m. concert Thursday March 15. The concert will follow a reception and acceptance speeches by the inductees.
“The high school band, the mixed and women’s chorus and Troubadours will perform selected works,” said Heflin. “The honorees will be inducted in between the performances.”
The 2012 inductees:
John Hale
A 1952 graduate of New Richmond High School, John Hale has been a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of the New Richmond community. Mr. Hale, who was inducted into the NRHS Sports Hall of Fame in 1998, has been a fixture at community events with renditions of God Bless America, White Christmas, Silent Night or the National Anthem.“It hardly seems like a New Richmond event that doesn’t have John Hale there showing his gift and love of music and showing his love of the community,” said Heflin.
Kenneth Mauger
Ken Mauger was instructor of bands for the New Richmond Exempted Village School District from 1959-67. His recruitment and community outreach was outstanding, leading to a large high school band that received a superior rating in state competition in 1965. He also performed with the Dayton Symphony for eight years and served as an inspiration and mentor to dozens of children in the community and instilled in his students a lifelong love and appreciation for music. He also was instrumental in encouraging and expanding music educators in the district and community. Mr. Mauger died on Nov. 24, 2006.Judy Schaechter
Judy Schaechter is a 1972 graduate of New Richmond High School. She served as the accompanist for Les Chanteurs and played trumpet in the high school band, as well as serving as accompanist for several school musical productions. She attended the College-Conservatory of Music and continues to serve the children of New Richmond as a teacher at New Richmond Elementary School. “Judy has doing music since the early 1960s and has been a loyal and wonderful member of the New Richmond music community,” said Heflin.2004-2005 Troubadours
After a successful performance in Ohio Music Education Association competition, the 2004-2005 Troubadours were chosen to perform on the state at Carnegie Hall in New York City where they performed the entire Schubert Mass in g minor (a 67-page work) and performed along with college choirs and the New England Symphony Orchestra. “This once in a lifetime trip required an enormous fund raising effort to meet a budget of more than $250,000 for a traveling group of 150 people,” said Heflin. “This rates as one of the finest Troubadour groups from a long line of great ensembles.”
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Watch the 2012 Hall of Fame inductions
Joe Hawkins, Amy McMillian, Jamie McCart and Todd Wells were inducted into the New Richmond Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, Jan. 21. Click on the photo below to watch the inductions.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Monroe Elementary Awards Breakfast
Monroe Elementary held its 2nd quarter awards breakfast Friday, Jan. 20 with principal Mark Bailey honoring top students in grades 3-6.
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Bill Wildey retires after 29 years
After 29 years of keeping New Richmond Exempted Village School District parking lots free of ice, grassy areas neatly mowed and the building infrastructure in top shape, Bill Wildey is retiring.
The head of the district maintenance department's last working day was Wednesday, Jan. 18 when he was honored by central office and maintenance department personnel.
Bill Wildey rings the ceremonial school bell presented to him on his last day at work by NREVSD superintendent Adam Bird. Pictured to Bird’s right are district treasurer Teresa Napier and treasurer office employee Sondra Marshall.
The head of the district maintenance department's last working day was Wednesday, Jan. 18 when he was honored by central office and maintenance department personnel.
Bill Wildey rings the ceremonial school bell presented to him on his last day at work by NREVSD superintendent Adam Bird. Pictured to Bird’s right are district treasurer Teresa Napier and treasurer office employee Sondra Marshall.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New Richmond Elementary honor rolls
NEW RICHMOND ELEMENTARY
SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLLS
MERIT HONOR ROLLS
3RD GRADE
Ronja Frigard, Cecilia Gilpin, Brady Jenkins and Jena Simpson.
4TH GRADE
Lynsey Kennedy, Allison Longnecker, Dakota Morris, Ruthie Richardson, Ella Calhoun, Lily Jones and Hannah Schultz.
5TH GRADE
Kaitlyn Lambert, Archer Maguire, Rachel Gastrich, Cade Heflin, Jacob Noble.
6TH GRADE
Malika Burnham, Austin Ewing, Jordyn Torrens, Kamree Nally, Elizabeth Shinkle, Lane Dees and Emerson White.
HONOR ROLLS
3RD GRADE
Caleb Adams, Kaia Bodley, Dakota Feldkamp, Madison Horton, Garrett Klein, Abigail Maness, Seth Mattingly, Jackson Miller, Kadin Pollard, Matthew Schmidt, Ethan Daniel, Cole Deavers, Riley Hawkins, Ethan Hayes, Madison Mills, Tyler Noble, Jaira Stamper, Zoey Arview, Lucky Berry, Kaylee Corbin, Dallas Duncan, Matthew Heinzman, Jacob Longnecker, Kelly Murphy, Caitlin rowan, Alden Story, Hope Wooten, Chris Kidd, Elleah Senters, and Lillian Bruner.
4TH GRADE
Hunter Arlinghaus, Andrew Baldrick, Erika Carter, paige Corbett, Chris Dizon, Hailey Leist,Jasi Stamper, Richard Admas, Wyatt Carey, Leasia Matthis, Audrey Powers, Emily Reid, McKenna Riehle, Alex Senter, Antonia Wills, Randy Hammons, Jasmine Jacobs, Kelly Naylor, Ian Vaske and Brandon Cole
5TH GRADE
Alissa Brumbaugh, Hunter Cook, Heidi Gilbert, Sean Hoagland, Heather Huff, Abigail Jones, Emily Kingm, Alexandra Olson, Bronte Reinert, Cecilia Schwalbe, Vincent Bingham, Twyla Blair, Gavin Clark, Griffin Delisle, Brody Hawkins, Maggie McDaniel, Courtney O'Connor, Aaron Prescott, TJ Ashcraft, Logan Campbell, Derick Henderson, Skyler Hounshell.
6TH GRADE
Kathryn Elam, Kohle Herrin, Mary Murphy, Sydney Payne, Blayke Murphy, Ethan Sells, Aubree Story, David Woolum, Morgan Abercrombie, Chloe Closterman, Andria Cochran, Donald Gilson, Alexis Gragg, Shane Jones, Emily Kidd, Madison Malicoat, Melissa Royce, Sarah Schwalbe, Anthony Stamm, Thane Witzak and Kacee Edwards.
SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLLS
MERIT HONOR ROLLS
3RD GRADE
Ronja Frigard, Cecilia Gilpin, Brady Jenkins and Jena Simpson.
4TH GRADE
Lynsey Kennedy, Allison Longnecker, Dakota Morris, Ruthie Richardson, Ella Calhoun, Lily Jones and Hannah Schultz.
5TH GRADE
Kaitlyn Lambert, Archer Maguire, Rachel Gastrich, Cade Heflin, Jacob Noble.
6TH GRADE
Malika Burnham, Austin Ewing, Jordyn Torrens, Kamree Nally, Elizabeth Shinkle, Lane Dees and Emerson White.
HONOR ROLLS
3RD GRADE
Caleb Adams, Kaia Bodley, Dakota Feldkamp, Madison Horton, Garrett Klein, Abigail Maness, Seth Mattingly, Jackson Miller, Kadin Pollard, Matthew Schmidt, Ethan Daniel, Cole Deavers, Riley Hawkins, Ethan Hayes, Madison Mills, Tyler Noble, Jaira Stamper, Zoey Arview, Lucky Berry, Kaylee Corbin, Dallas Duncan, Matthew Heinzman, Jacob Longnecker, Kelly Murphy, Caitlin rowan, Alden Story, Hope Wooten, Chris Kidd, Elleah Senters, and Lillian Bruner.
4TH GRADE
Hunter Arlinghaus, Andrew Baldrick, Erika Carter, paige Corbett, Chris Dizon, Hailey Leist,Jasi Stamper, Richard Admas, Wyatt Carey, Leasia Matthis, Audrey Powers, Emily Reid, McKenna Riehle, Alex Senter, Antonia Wills, Randy Hammons, Jasmine Jacobs, Kelly Naylor, Ian Vaske and Brandon Cole
5TH GRADE
Alissa Brumbaugh, Hunter Cook, Heidi Gilbert, Sean Hoagland, Heather Huff, Abigail Jones, Emily Kingm, Alexandra Olson, Bronte Reinert, Cecilia Schwalbe, Vincent Bingham, Twyla Blair, Gavin Clark, Griffin Delisle, Brody Hawkins, Maggie McDaniel, Courtney O'Connor, Aaron Prescott, TJ Ashcraft, Logan Campbell, Derick Henderson, Skyler Hounshell.
6TH GRADE
Kathryn Elam, Kohle Herrin, Mary Murphy, Sydney Payne, Blayke Murphy, Ethan Sells, Aubree Story, David Woolum, Morgan Abercrombie, Chloe Closterman, Andria Cochran, Donald Gilson, Alexis Gragg, Shane Jones, Emily Kidd, Madison Malicoat, Melissa Royce, Sarah Schwalbe, Anthony Stamm, Thane Witzak and Kacee Edwards.
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