Principal Spinnati named NHS member

The New Richmond High School National Honor Society named high school principal Diana Spinnati an honorary member during NHS inductions March 23.

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NRHS National Honor Society inductions

New Richmond High School held its Natiional Honor Society inductions March 23.

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Monroe 3rd quarter awards breakfast

Monroe Elementary honored students in grade K-2 at its 3rd quarter awards breakfast.

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Mulch sale supports NR Athletics

The New Richmond High School Sports Foundation is holding its annual mulch sale to benefit the New Richmond High School Athletic Department. We will be selling three different types of Mulch this year.

Bags are 2 cubic ft., 14 bags = a yard

Dark Supreme
Cypress
Hardwood Gold

All bags cost $4.00 each and that price includes delivery. Order by April 14 for free deliverery on April 21st from 8 am to 2 pm. For further information contact Rick Mahan at (513) 305-1795 or email at mahan_r@nrschools.org

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Middle School 3rd quarter awards

New Richmond Middle School
3rd quarter awards

8th Grade 3rd Quarter Merit Honor Roll
Alicia Bailey, Adrianna Flood, Timothy Hammer, Chase Heflin, Ariel Huber, Morgan Huddleston, Jade Kunz, Harrison Light, Kelsey Nichols, Erin O’Toole, Corey Secen, Kendal Warren.

7th Grade 3rd Quarter Merit Honor Roll
Grant Anderson, Brittney Bash, Kaeley Fagan, Alexis Forsee, Katelyn Forsee, Caitlyn Grooms, Anna Hamilton, Joseph Hammill, Lindsay Hayes, Anna Heiden, Calvin Hochberg, Kaylin Hoffman, Madison Lanthorn, Teddy Mansfield, Isabelle Oiler, Shelbi Simpson, Lukas Smiddy, Cortney Smith, Trace Walriven, Laura Wilson.

8th Grade 3rd Quarter High Honors
Cidney Adams, Dylan Allen, Rachael Autzen, Emily Belmont, Ethan Benjamin, Dustin Carr, Brianna Chapman, Hannah Clifton, Kendal Collier, Noah David, Kaitlyn Flake, Ross Flenniken, Evan Grippa, Maren Hance, Hayley Hawkins, Jacob Hayden, Dana Honaker, Ariel Johnson, Brooklyn Klein, Hunter Lansaw, Nicholas Laub, Ella Lindsley, Allyson Lutz, Joseph Maxwell, Kyli Meder, Melissa Moore, Jesse Noble, Kayla Olenick, Sydney Padgett, Tyler Payne, Connor Pike, Amanda Redmon, Holly Reinert, Kiara Rivera, Eric Rolfes, Hali Stamper, Cydney Stiles, Maisie Waters, Kaitlyn Williams, Lindsey Williams, Anne-Marie Woods.

7th Grade 3rd Quarter High Honor
Levi Antoni, Bailey Armbruster, Natalie Bates, Jessica Bauscher, Anna Bennett, Celia Bostic, Kaleb Boyer, Jason Chapman, Kaylee Chapman, Joshua Clancy, Sydney Closterman, Rachel Coons, Sally Corbett, Destyni Cox, Caleb Cyrus, Jacob Cyrus, McKenzie Edwards, Clayton Farmer, Alex Gardner, Luke Glenn, Ethan Gundler, Bailey Haas, Averi Hammonds, Travis Justice, Anna Kellerman, McKayla Kirschner, Gage Kramer, Brooke Lanthorn, Angus Matthews, Ashley Mikles, Kandice Miller, Abigale Morris, Brianna Naylor, Christopher Nazareth, Zachary Neeley, Jacob Phillips, Rachael Riffle, Angel Sauer, Noah Scheu, Katherine Schlaak, Peyton Schweickart, Maggie Smith, Tabitha Stevens, Douglas Stewart, Daniel Stoy, Timothy Tyler, Maria Valenzuela, Elisabeth Walters, Brandin Webb, Tanner Webb, Daniel Weiskittel, Emily Weitzel, Emily Willhoff, Ashley Willis, Bergen Workman, Dakota Young.

8th Grade 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Lacey Bayless, Gregory Beasley, Destiana Berling, Chelsey Bowling, Jacob Branson, Rebecca Darland, James Drifmeyer, Kerrigan Dyer, Kristin Evans, Nicholas Flake, Karl Greifenkamp, Zoe Hallahan, Benjamin Hamilton, Elise Holdsworth, Peyton Kroeger, Hannah Lake, Morgan Malicoat, Seyvon Marshall, Darik Page, Laura Painter, Kelly Rowan, Skye Saldana, Tyler Sammons, Robert Sarbell, Kirsten Savage, Allison Shook, Austin Torrens, Jesse Troy, Chelsey Underwood, Brian Waddle, Taylor Waitman, Corry Waters, Michael Williamson, Tyler Young.

7th Grade 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Summer Adams, Corey Baker, Courtney Bash, Savannah Bateman, Jade Blackledge, Lilyann Cahall, Taylor Cardarelli, Dawson Cromwell, Kasey Davis, Amber Drew, Raebecca Ellington, Nicole Erdman, Amber Fischer, Sadie Fischesser, Hunter Gilpin, Hunter Higginbotham, Luke Hoagland, Zakery Hubbard, Amber Jividen, Hannah King, Victoria Loving, Haley Maynard, Chase McDonald, Brittney Miller, Keaton Montgomery, Sydney Myers, Brandon Plank, Raven Reynolds, Cooper Scholz, Heather Slye, Johnathan Snider, Brianna Sons, Bradey Strunk, Ashley Troy.

8th Grade 3rd Quarter Perfect Attendance
Derik Anderson, Erik Anderson, Alicia Bailey, Jacob Branson, Dustin Carr, Brianna Chapman, Hannah Clifton, Kendal Collier, Kodie Feldkamp, Nicholas Flake, Adrianna Flood, Timothy Hammer, Jacob Hayden, Elise Holdsworth, Ariel Huber, Kayla Klei, Richard Lindsey, Ella Lindsley, Christian Loechel, Allyson Lutz, Morgan Malicoat, Kayla Olenick, Erin O’Toole, Connor Pike, Dakota Richards, Eric Rolfes, Robert Sarbell, Corey Secen, Nicholas Skeene, Cassandra Smith, Christopher Sollberger, Hali Stamper, Jesse Troy, Taylor Waitman, Kendal Warren, Corry Waters, Megan Webster, Kaitlyn Williams.

7th Grade 3rd Quarter Perfect Attendance
Grant Anderson, Cole Baker, Savannah Bateman, Taylor Cardarelli, Jason Chapman, Kaylee Chapman, Sydney Closterman, Rachel Coons, Sally Corbett, Jacob Cyrus, Kaeley Fagan, Clayton Farmer, Alexis Forsee, Katelyn Forsee, Alex Gardner, Caitlyn Grooms, Ethan Gundler, Sophia Hawkins, Anna Heiden, Luke Hoagland, Calvin Hochberg, Zakery Hubbard, Amber Jividen, Victoria Loving, Teddy Mansfield, CJ Meyer, Alexander Morgan, Sydney Myers, Christopher Nazareth, Zachary Neeley, Jacob Phillips, Timothy Redmond, Rebecca Reffit, Nathan Sanders, Noah Scheu, Cooper Scholz, Heather Slye, Lukas Smiddy, Cassie Starr, Daniel Stoy, Ashley Troy, Tiffany Vise, Tanner Webb, Ashley Willis, Laura Wilson.

Monroe 3rd quarter awards

Monroe Elementary School
Third Quarter Awards 2011-2012

4th Grade Merit Honor Roll
Jason Ackerman, Abbi Allen, Lilliana Fields, Owen Gibbs, Jonah Hanrahan, Anna Houck, Claudia Kennedy, Jacob Kunz, Logan Kunz, Ellie Mansfield, Jetta McCart, Caleb McConnell, Samantha Pratt, Katie Rufft, Ashley Sarbell, Brandon Savage, Allison Verdin, Kailey Wehrmeyer, Lily Wildey, Dani Williams.

5th Grade Merit Honor Roll
Holly Chandler, Sierra Deitsch, Tyler Heskamp, Sebastian Johnson, Carmen McDonald, McKenzie Miller, Casey Riffle, Sawyer Scheu.

6th Grade Merit Honor Roll
Elise Bezold, Josie Blome, Nicholas Edmondson, Jacob Heskamp, Jazmyn Hinkston, Kiae Marshall, Shelby Miller, Michael Nichols, Kara O’Toole, Trinitie Patterson, Kaleigh Pratt, Rainey Strippelhoff, Nicholas Swisher.

4th Grade Honor Roll
Emily Ball, Gabby Ball, Mario Battista, Hailey Carnahan, Drew Coorey, Garret Corbin, Lizzy Courtier, Aaryn Craig, Jarrett Donley, Trenton Evans, Seth Fischesser, Alexis Fiscus, Lexie Helbling, Austin Houston, Taylor Jones, Emily Justice, Chase Kiser, Katherine Moore, Destiny Morel, Jacob Reams, Sebastian Reissig, Isabella Sanchez, Kori Sebastian, Brittany Seng, Joe Vance, Lydia Victor, Alexis Vogt, Corydon Ward, T. J. Williams, Mitchell Williamson, Christopher Willis.

5th Grade Honor Roll
Taylor Bayless, Olivia Brashear, Tyler Bullock, Jon Davidson, Sophia Deardorff, Matthew Elliott, Cierra Fluhart, Julie Harrison, Lindsey Hoffman, Hailey Jowers, Matthew Laub, Jody Lytle, Melanie Matheney, Paul McCulley, Jordan McKinley, Mary Moran, Abigail Morgan, Sierra Pelcha, Hailey Penney, Ben Spires, Kelsey Williams.

6th Grade Honor Roll
Mackenzie Adams, Andrew Appelmann, Jaden Atkins, Andrew Bach, Natalie Barcheski, Julien Battista, Joshua Biren, Kaitlyn Blice, Hallie Bolton, Nivek Boostedt, Haylie Clemons, Aaron Ellis, Lane Flamm, Matthew Franks, Destiny Gross, Jacob Gross, Christopher Isaacs, Haily Olson, Scott Lindsey, Jazmine Roden, Elixis Sanchez, Faith Schuster, Tommy Sutherland, Evan Taylor, Maria Trimble, Sean Underwood, Zachary Wuest.

4th Grade Principal’s Award
Jason Ackerman, Emily Ball, Gabby Ball, Nathan Blakley, Hailey Carnahan, Drew Coorey, Trenton Evans, Jonah Hanrahan, Anna Houck, Austin Houston, Taylor Jones, Emily Justice, Claudia Kennedy, Jacob Kunz, Logan Kunz, Amy Lewis, Ellie Mansfield, Jetta McCart, Caleb McConnell, Katherine Moore, Destiny Morel, Samantha Pratt, Katie Rufft, Nathan Taylor, Allison Verdin, Lydia Victor, Dani Williams, T. J. Williams, Mitchell Williamson, Christopher Willis.

5th Grade Principal’s Award
Taylor Bayless, Olivia Brashear, Holly Chandler, Jon Davidson, Sierra Deitsch, Matthew Elliott, Alex Heflin, Lindsey Hoffman, Sebastian Johnson, Matthew Laub, Melanie Matheney, Paul McCulley, Carmen McDonald, Jordan McKinley, McKenzie Miller, Abigail Morgan, Sierra Pelcha, Hailey Penny, Casey Riffle, Sawyer Scheu, Ben Spires, Alyssa Stiles, Brennan Verkamp.

6th Grade Principal’s Award
Mackenzie Adams, Natalie Barcheski, Julien Battista, Elise Bezold, Joshua Biren, Josie Blome, Hallie Bolton, Julia Brashear, Haylie Clemons, Lane Flamm, Destiny Gross, Jazmyn Hinkston, Christopher Isaacs, Kiae Marshall, Chardonae McMillion, Shelby Miller, Michael Nichols, Kara O’Toole, Trinitie Patterson, Kaleigh Pratt, Jazmine Roden, Faith Schuster, James Seal, Rainey Strippelhoff, Nicholas Swisher, Sean Underwood, Shayla Underwood.

4th Grade Perfect Attendance
Andrew Coorey, Serena Cummins, Seth Fischesser, Jonah Hanrahan, Anna Houck, Chase Kiser, Jacob Kunz, Amy Lewis, Kori Sebastian, Brittany Seng, Allison Verdin, Alexis Vogt, Corydon Ward, Kailey Wehrmeyer, Lily Wildey, Christopher Willis.

5th Grade Perfect Attendance
William Blice, Sierra Deitsch, Gage Goodheart, Carmen McDonald, Scott Mooney, Ashley Reynolds, Taylor Rogers, Sawyer Scheu, Joshua Vandergriff.

6th Grade Perfect Attendance
Andrew Appelmann, Elise Bezold, Josie Blome, Hallie Bolton, Nivek Boostedt, Hailey Clemons, Aaron Ellis, Lane Flamm, Jazmyn Hinkston, Christopher Isaacs, Scott Lindsey, Kiae Marshall, Chardonae McMillion, Shelby Miller, Haily Olson, Kara O’Toole, Kaleigh Pratt, Zachary Wuest.

2012 Arts Hall of Fame inductions

Judy Schaechter, Kenneth Mauger, John Hale and the 2004-2005 Troubadours were inducted into the New Richmond High School Performing Arts Hall of Fame Thursday, March 15.

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Board approves new football coach

The New Richmond Board of Education approved the hiring of Scott Herman as head football coach at its Monday meeting.

Herman, who is originally from Loveland and is now coaching at teaching at Montgomery High School in Texas, replaces Dan Scholz who resigned to accept the head coaching position at Oak Hills High School.

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The Board also approved the hiring of Christopher Malotke as the new varsity girls soccer coach.

"I am very excited about both of the new coaches," superintendent Adam Bird told the Board. "Both coaches are coming with good resumes and with what we have been looking for in a coach along with the experience we seeking."

Herman has coached at Montgomery High School for the past six years, the last four as defensive coordinator. Prior to moving to Texas, Herman coached at Little Miami for four years (two as head coach), Colerain for two years and one year at Loveland under Chuck Warden, who will be returning for a sixth year as New Richmond's offensive coordinator.

Herman played four years of college football at the College of Mt. St. Joseph. He had a chance to join Scholz' staff at Oak Hills as defensive coordinator.

He was introduced to the returning football players last week while he was awaiting Board approval.

"I'm excited to be here," Herman told the players. "You guys are going to get everything from me. This is my passion and what I feel like I was born to do."

Herman has four young children and said he wanted to move to a community where he could coach were his kids went to school.

"We're going to create memories," Herman told the players. "You are going to be proud to walk around with your New Richmond gear on. I am, too. I've got me a (New Richmond) shirt and I've got be a hat and I'm ready to go."

Maltke, who was an all-city soccer player at Mariemont High School and a two-year varsity player at Hanover College, comes to New Richmond after serving as as varsity assistant at Bethel-Tate and JV coach at Mt. Notre Dame. He has served as a board member of the NWCCSAY soccer association and is a USSF certified official.

$4000 raised for band, tornado victims

Friday's New Richmond High School Talent Show and fundraiser for Moscow tornado victims raised nearly $4000.

"The fundraiser made $1645 for the band from the talent show revenue and about $2200 for the Moscow community," announced fundraiser organizer Sue Griffin.

Money for the Moscow tornado victims will go to the New Richmond Food Pantry for distribution.

Another $200 is expected when silent auction items are paid and $80 from the NCAA bracket fundraiser.

"Thanks to everyone who helped Friday and everyone who donated items," said Griffin. "I'm very appreciative of everyone's efforts to make the event a success."

Monroe Elementary showing its colors

It's Art Spirit Week and at Monroe Elementary that means showing your colors.

Monday, March 19 is Primary Colors day where students wear as much blue, red and yellow as they can.

"Blue, red and yellow are the colors that, when mixed, make all other colors possible," explained Monroe visual arts teacher Adrian Hawk.

Tuesday is TESTURe day where students are asked to items such as pillow stuffing, cardboard, silk fabric, sponges, bubble wrap, cellophane, tree bark, fake leaves, cotton balls, lace, and anything else that has a fun feel to their clothes to demonstrate texture.

Wednesday is Favorite Artist & Art Media Day when students come dressed as their favorite artist, illustrator, artwork or storybook character.

Thursday is Patters Day when students wear as many different patterned clothes as you can! A pattern is a combination of lines, shapes, colors, pictures, and/or designs, etc. which is repeated over a surface.

The week concludes with Friday's Bold and Glitzy Day.

"Students wear their brightest, boldest, glitziest, neon, shiny, shimmery, glossy, sequined, etc. creative outfit or wear shapes all over or even dress up like a HUMAN SCUPTURE!," said Hawk.

Arts Hall of Fame inductions Thursday

Judy Schaechter, Kenneth Mauger, John Hale and the 2004-2005 Troubadours will be inducted into the New Richmond High School Performing Arts Hall of Fame Thursday, March 15.

“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 honored at a reception at 5 p.m. in the high school cafeteria followed by acceptance speeches at 5:30 p.m. in the high school music room and inducted during a 7 p.m. concert in the high school auditorium.

“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.”

NRHS students help Moscow cleanup

About 40 students representing the New Richmond High School National Honor Society and the New Richmond High School football team spent their Saturday helping with the Moscow and Felicity area cleanup from last week's tornado.

The high school volunteers joined National Guard members and others from the community to help Moscow residents clean their yards of debris while Ohio Dept. of Transportation and others were using heavy equipment to demolish homes that were beyond repair.

Other New Richmond students were sent to the Felicity area to help with cleanup.

NRHS wrestling coach Deron Shinkle arrived early Saturday to help the family of former NRHS student Bryan Martineck.

Their work was captured in these photos and video by NHS advisor Nicole Parker and assistant football coach Rick Mahan.

NRMS science team heads back to state as regional champions

Members of New Richmond’s Middle School’s regional champion Science Olympiad team were (Back row from left): coach Doug Smiddy, Luke Smiddy,coach Tina Grippa, Evan Grippa, coach Josh Grischow, Stile Sweet, Eric Williams, Jade Kunz, Marie Bezold; (middle row from left): Kaylin Hoffman, Rachel Coons, Alicia Bailey, Adrianna Flood, Alex Garnder, Joe Maxwell, Teddy Mansfield, Lindsey Williams, TIm Hammer, Jenny Roberts, coach Pam Hughes; (front row from left): Carter Light, Katie Schlaak, Joey Hammill, Daniel Weiskittel, Audrey Feiler, Kaeley Fagan, Caitlyn Grooms, Anna Heiden and Cydney Stiles. Not pictured: Alex Grooms and Josh Clancy.

The New Richmond Middle School Science Olympiad team is going back to the state finals at Ohio State University in April, this time as champions of the Cincinnati Regional Science Olympiad held March 3 at UC Blue Ash College on March 3, 2012.

In defeating teams from Loveland, Wyoming, Ross, Twin Valley and Kings and six private schools including Summit Country Day, the NRMS team won six of the 23 events and finished in the top five in 11 other events. The second NRMS team made up of 7th grade students finished 9th with a first place in one event and top five finishes in six other events.

“When we started the Science Olympiad team in 2009 we had to beg students to be on the team and we ended up finishing 10th at Regionals,” noted head coach Josh Grischow. “In 2010 we earned a trophy for finishing in 6th place. In 2011 we used our allowed five 9th graders for the first time to great results, finishing in 3rd place and qualifying for state. This year, we brought two teams and practiced more than any year before. The results speak for themselves.“

Science Olympiad teams compete individually or in groups in a series of 23 events which test their knowledge of science skills, processes, and applications in a wide range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, technology, earth science, and mathematics.

“We had high expectations for our 8th/9th grade team,” said Grischow. “We brought back five of our best students from last year's team who are now freshmen. Their leadership and work ethic were great examples for our younger students.”

The 9th grade MVP was Audrey Feiler, who won two 1st place and one 2nd place medals. The 8th grade MVP was Evan Grippa, who won two 1st place medals.

Grischow was a little concerned about his 7th graders after giving them only a month notice that they would be competing in the tournament.

“But every 7th grader earned at least one medal,” noted Grischow. "We are confident that this experience will pay off next year.”

Luke Smdidy and Kaeley Fagan, the only 7th graders to each earn two top-2 place medals, were named the co-MVPs on the 7th grade team. Daniel Weiskittel and Joey Hammill were the only 7th graders to win a 1st place medal.

“It's gratifying to see our hard work pay off, as our students have been building, studying, and practicing multiple times per week for months,” said Grischow. “Our students are also very involved in other activities like the school musical, sports, and Future Cities, so to see them balance their commitments and still come out on top is amazing.”

The state finals will be held April 28 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, where 40 middle school and 40 senior high school teams will compete. The winner in each division will compete in the National Science Olympiad Tournament which will be held at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida on May 18-19, 2012.

The Ohio Science Olympiad is an academic, interscholastic competition designed to increase student interest in science and to improve the quality of science education. It has grown from just 23 teams competing in state competition in 1985 to 269 teams competing in eight regional tournaments in 2011. Nationally, over 350,000 students are involved in the Science Olympiad program. In Ohio, the program is sponsored by The Ohio State University, the Ohio Department of Education, and the Science Education Council of Ohio.

The 8th/9th grade team included Alex Grooms, Eric Williams, Jenny Roberts, Audrey Feiler, Marie Bezold, Tim Hammer, Stile Sweet, Adrianna Flood, Evan Grippa, Cydney Stiles, Carter Light, Alicia Bailey, Joe Maxwell, Jade Kunz, Lindsey Williams

The 7th grade team consisted of Daniel Weiskittel, Joey Hammill, Josh Clancy, Alex Gardner, Teddy Mansfield, Luke Smiddy, Kaylin Hoffman, Rachel Coons, Katie Schlaak, Caitlyn Grooms, Anna Heiden and Kaeley Fagan.

They were coached by Grischow and NRMS science teachersTina Grippa, Pam Hughes, and Doug Smiddy.

Medal winners (both teams):

Placing 1st in Anatomy were Evan Grippa and Jenny Roberts
Placing 1st in Experimental Design were Audrey Feiler, Jenny Roberts, and Marie Bezold
Placing 1st in Disease Detectives were Audrey Feiler and Marie Bezold
Placing 1st in Bottle Rockets were Evan Grippa and Carter Light
Placing 1st in Dynamic Planet were Joey Hammill and Daniel Weiskittel
Placing 1st in Optics were Jade Kunz and Joe Maxwell
Placing 1st in Rocks and Minerals were Cydney Stiles and Lindsey Williams
Placing 2nd in Crime Busters were Tim Hammer and Carter Light
Placing 2nd in Optics were Kaeley Fagan and Luke Smiddy
Placing 2nd in Reach for the Stars was Stile Sweet
Placing 2nd in Rocks and Minerals were Kaylin Hoffman and Katie Schlaak
Placing 2nd in Write It, Do It were Kaeley Fagan and Luke Smiddy

Talent Show fundraiser March 16 to benefit Moscow families and NRHS band

The rescheduled New Richmond High School Talent Show on March 16 has turned into an evening fund raising event that will benefit both the high school band and the Moscow relief effort through the New Richmond Food Pantry.

“We are going to donate a portion of the proceeds to the NRHS band, since the talent show was originally scheduled as a band fundraiser and since there is a definite need for new uniforms and instruments,” said event organizer Sue Griffin. “The Food Pantry would be fine with the other portion of the fundraiser proceeds, so I think benefiting two organizations, both of which directly benefit our community and our kids, is a fine idea.”

Other events in addition to the Talent Show on March 16 include:

* Open swim in NRHS pool: 3 -7 p.m. $5

* Bake sale in theatre lobby: 3 - 9 p. m. Items priced from $.50-$5.

* Cakewalk in gym: 4:30 - 7 p.m. $1 per walk. Whole cakes sold.

(contact Michelle Senter at 907-0307 or email at senter_m@nrschools.org to donate a cake)

* Spaghetti dinner in cafeteria: 5-6:30 p.m. $5. (limited to 300 people)

* Talent Show in theatre: 7 – 9.pm. $5. (limited to 500 people)

* Food drive: donations accepted at the door for NR Food Pantry

* Student artwork/silent auction: Location TBD.

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday March 14 at New Richmond High School and at the door on March 16.

Contact Sue Griffin at 553-3191 ext 10204 or griffin_s@nrschools.org to donate bake sale items, silent auction items, to volunteer to work at the event. Donated items can be brought or sent to New Richmond High School, 1131 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond, Ohio 45157.

In addition to the March 16 fundraiser, the New Richmond Elementary PTO is sponsoring a Zumba-thon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17at NRE. Admission is $10 for 3 hours of Zumba and proceeds will benefit Moscow relief efforts.

Bird, Smith to speak at HS PTO

New Richmond Supt. Adam Bird and interim New Richmond High School principal Jim Smith will be the guest speakers at the March 12 meeting of the New Richmond High School PTO. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the high school library.

"Mr. Bird and Mr. Smith will answer any questions you might have at the high school or district level," said PTO president Linda Miller. "Please plan to join us for an informative session."

The HS PTO is in need of donations for the Easter Bunny Breakfast March 17 (9-11 a.m. at the NRHS Cafeteria. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the After Prom Committee.

"We could use plastic eggs, wrapped candy and small prizes," said Miller. "If you are not able to donate, please plan to attend with your little ones. We are serving waffles, bacon, coffee, juice & milk."

The breakfast also will feature arts & crafts and the Easter Bunny posing for pictures.

Update on local Moscow relief efforts

Retired New Richmond EVSD teacher Ron Stang reported the following from a meeting Wednesday of local organizations working with Moscow relief:

There was a large gathering at Cranston Memorial Presbyterian in New Richmond involving 11 local ministers, heads of local organizations (Boys and Girls club, veterans, Liar's Club, Food Pantry), and representatives from large disaster organizations.

The following was determined :

• 60% of the homes were immediately destroyed or are now condemned and will be torn down. Most of the debris has been hauled away, and what remains will be out by this weekend.

• The Washington Township Park Hall 756 is providing some supplies and is the temporary Post Office. There is a shuttle from Moscow from 10-5 daily.

• FEMA is not getting involved.

• There is a real need for Case Management workers to help the residents documenting their needs. call Ron Matthews at 752-5265 or RMatthews@Friendshipcincy.org

• There is a need for housing. St. Peter's church in New Richmond just turned over their downstairs to the Red Cross for shelter. If you want to let people stay in your house, call the Red Cross.

• River of Life Assembly of God in Moscow on US 52 will continue to handout food/some clothing, and household supplies. They need volunteers to help them. If you want to volunteer or donate food and supplies, please call them first at 553-6721.

• Grant United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant will continue to provide hot meals on site and receive/handout canned food and misc. household supplies. 553-3667 or 479-4533

• Cranston Memorial Presbyterian Church in New Richmond at Washington and Union streets will continue to take in canned/dry good foods for the Moscow residents. 553-2397

• Don't forget pet food in your donations. There is already horse food available.

• The Boys and Girls Club in New Richmond at the corner of Washington and Union Streets will continue to provide clothing. They do not need any more clothing donated. They have all sizes. 10-6 Monday through Saturday. 553-0188

• The residents of Moscow are asking for Kroger cards so that they can purchase fresh foods. Most of the homes that are now occupied still do not have electricity to keep fresh food. The residents are also needing cards from building supply stores. The cards could be given to the River of Life church.

• Home Depot donated 20 grills for the residents to cook on.

• The Salvation Army is pulling out.

• We are providing meals for the all the residents and workers that are there in the village area from tomorrow morning on. There can be as many as 250 hungry workers for each meal. We need help cooking, serving, and cleaning up. The Masonic Lodge on Broadway in Moscow is the location. Please call Jean Rust to volunteer. 553-1041.

• There is a fund set up for all cash donations. It is at the River Hills Bank. The account is the River Valley Ecumenical Churches. Please note the donation as "tornado relief." This was approved of by all the ministers and local organization reps at our meeting.

• Furniture should be stored until further notice. Obviously there will be a need, but not until people get into houses.

• We are asking the Moscow Village Council to convene and list their needs so that all of us can help them as they deem necessary.

Ron Stang

Monroe's Emily Colonel has her artwork selected for display in Columbus

Monroe Elementary second grade student Emily Colonel has had her artwork selected for display during the month of March at the 2012 Ohio Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Exhibition in Columbus.

The art exhibition by Ohio students in grades kindergarten through eighth is on display at the State Teacher’s Retirement Systems (STRS) building, 275 East Broad Street, in Columbus, Ohio during the month of March.
Emily Colonel holds her artwork that was among 158 pieces of artwork from through the state to be selected for display during the month of March at the 2012 Ohio Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Exhibition in Columbus.

“One hundred and fifty-eight pieces of artwork were selected for this juried show from the nine OAEA regions of the state of Ohio,” noted Monroe art educator Adrian Hawk.

New Richmond Elementary first grader Makaila Burnham and fifth grader Everett Olenick also had their artwork selected for display by the Ohio Art Education Association.

A reception and awards ceremony will be held at the STRS building on Saturday, March 10, 2012 for the young artists, their parents, teachers and guests.

Among its many professional endeavors, OAEA works to promote art education and recognizes quality student art through various exhibits sponsored during the year at both the state and regional levels.

“The Youth Art Month Exhibition comes about through many volunteer hours by art teachers in the state of Ohio,” said Vance.

Housing Hotline for Storm Victims

The Red Cross has set-up a hotline number for Clermont County citizens to call, if they have an immediate need for housing, as a result of the tornado and strong storms that moved through the southern part of the county on March 2, 2012. Citizens who have suffered the loss of their home, or damage to the structure, should contact the Red Cross at 579-3024 for housing assistance.

Zumbathon to benefit Moscow

The New Richmond Elementary PTO is sponsoring a ZUMBATHON Charity Event for the Village of Moscow Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NRE, 1141 Bethel-New Richmond Road, New Richmond.

The admission is $10 for 3 Hours of Zumba.

Monetary donations are also welcome as well as clothes, blankets or non-perishable food.

Contact Summer Rackley at 513-227-8035 for additional details.

Updated Moscow relief effort news

There will be a meeting of local church and organization leaders at Cranston Memorial Presbyterian on Wednesday, March 7th, at 1:00. This is to plan our joint relief efforts both short and long term.

The Red Cross has set-up a hotline number for Clermont County citizens to call, if they have an immediate need for housing, as a result of the tornado and strong storms that moved through the southern part of the county on March 2, 2012. Citizens who have suffered the loss of their home, or damage to the structure, should contact the Red Cross at 579-3024 for housing assistance.

Retired NR teacher Ron Stang put together the following list of relief efforts and contacts:

• The River of Life Assembly of God, located on US 52 in Moscow, at the entrance of Broadway into the village, is the collection/ distribution center for food, clothing, and cleaning supplies. 553-6721.

• Tom Eisentrout, pastor of Mt. Zion/St. Paul Church in Clermontville, has been appointed the grief counselor by the Red Cross. He is located at the River of Life Church. 617-2965.

• The Red Cross contact for food donations is 579-3024. They are providing hot meals in the village of Moscow.

• Grant Memorial United Methodist in Point Pleasant is still providing sit-down hot meals as well as being a collection/distribution center for food/cleaning supplies and some clothing. They will accept freshly made food. 553-2624.

• If you would like to volunteer to assist the victims in any way, the New Richmond Village is the center for contact at 641-6082.

• Cranston Memorial Presbyterian is still a collection/distribution center for canned and dry foods. 553-2397 or 378-9381. Rev. Susan pointed out that if you want to cook meals for the village of Moscow, it needs to be in very large quantities, like for 100 servings.

• The Boys and Girls Club, located at Union and Washington Streets, is still collecting/distributing clothing and baby supplies. 553-1948

• Home Depot and Lowes will be bringing in lumber and supplies.

Bus pickup, dropoff pointsannounced for Moscow students

The New Richmond School District transportation department has announced bus pickup and dropoff points for students in the Moscow area because of road closings due to Friday's tornado.

For high school and middle school students there will be a pickup and dropoff point at the Washington Township Hall, 2238 Ohio 756. Pickup time will be 6:30 a.m. and drop off time will be at 2:5 p.m.

A second pickup and dropoff point for high school and middle school students will be at the Pt. Pleasant store with a pickup time of 7:10 p.m. and drop off time of 2:45 p.m.

For Moscow area students attending New Richmond Elementary, there will be a pickup time of 7:55 a.m. at the Washington Township Hall and 8:30 a.m. at the Point Pleasant store. Dropoff times will be 3:55 p.m. at the Washington Township Hall and 3:45 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Store.

Bus No. 22 will be the bus for all students at both pickup and dropoff points.

Outpouring of donations for Moscow

The first floor hallways of New Richmond High School were filled with donated clothing, food and personal items Saturday.

The outpouring of donations continued into the afternoon as Ohio Gov. John Kasich and state and local officials involved with relief efforts in Clermont County for victims of Friday’s tornado were conducting a press conference and praising the response by the local communtiy.

“I have been overwhelmed by the number of donated items today,” said superintendent of schools Adam Bird. “We have such a generous and caring community.”

Most of today's donations are being stored at Cranston and the Boys and Girls Club at the Market Street School in New Richmond.
Ohio Emergency Management Agency director Nancy J. Dragani listens as Ohio Gov. John Kaisch explains Ohio's response to Friday's tornado that devastated Moscow and areas around Felicity and Bethel.

“Cranston Memorial, St. Peters, New Richmond First Baptist and The Boys and Girls Club have all worked together today to start organizing and sorting the donations,” said Bird. “If you know of families who need access to the donated items, please contact the following:

Susan Williams from Cranston: 378-9381; Jill Cochran from Boys and Girls Club: 276-9884; or Kristen Bennett from NR First Baptist: 687-0585”

New Richmond High School will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items on Monday. Any food items donated by students and staff on Monday will be given to the New Richmond Food Pantry.

Any donations of clothing should be taken to either the Boys and Girls Club or to Cranston Memorial Church.
Volunteers have begun sorting donated items for victims of Friday's tornado that did extensive damage to Moscow and the Bethel and Felicity areas. (Adam Bird photo)

Kaisch and Nancy J. Dragani, director of Ohio’s Emergency Management Agency, told the 200 people attending Saturday’s press conference that Ohio was throwing all its assets to cleanup and relief efforts and will work with the federal government in trying to provide temporary housing for people who had their homes destroyed.

The governor toured Moscow and met with officials and residents there and was impressed with their desire to rebuild their community.

“People here are resilient, God fearing and tough,” Kaisch said. “They are knocked down but not knocked out. This is a place where neighbors really help neighbors.”
Kathy Lehr, Clermont County Comunications Director, and New Richmond superintendent Adam Bird talk prior to Saturday's press conference.

Supt. Bird announces ways youcan help Moscow tornado victims

New Richmond Supt. of schools Adam Bird issued the following statement today regarding way to help Moscow tornado victims:

Many have asked how they can help the residents of Moscow.

1. The short term needs are being met by the Red Cross. They have been supplying food, water, medical services, and coordination. Financial donations to the Red Cross would help them continue.

2. For long term food needs, the NR schools will begin accepting donations on Monday of non-perishable food items and water bottles.

Those can be dropped off at any of our schools on Monday or sent in with students. It can also be dropped at our administrative building on 212 Market Street. We will turn those food and water donations over to the NR Food Pantry who will then disperse to those in need.

3. NR schools will not be accepting clothing donations. I would encourage those who wish to make a clothing donation to seek out churches in the Moscow and New Richmond area.

4. Moscow residents will need help in a few days cleaning up. Right now, fire departments and other groups with big equipment are working. We can be ready to help with smaller cleanup needs if called upon.

5. Our bus drivers, counselors, teachers, and aides should be ready to identify and support those students on Monday and beyond that might have emotional needs.

Thanks to so many who are willing to help our community.

Adam C. Bird
Superintendent
New Richmond Exempted Village School District
212 Market St.
New Richmond, Ohio 45157
New Richmond freshman James Mahan was among the 50 volunteers who helped the Red Cross set up operations in the high school Friday night to house and feed Moscow tornado victims. School board president Kevin Walrivin is pictured in the background.

Moscow clean-up effort on hold

Moscow has been closed to non-residents so a volunteer clean-up effort by New Richmond High School students and staff is on hold.

“I have asked our students and staff to be ready to help with cleanup efforts today in Moscow but that may not be possible after all,” New Richmond superintendent of schools Adam Bird said in an email to the district staff early Saturday.

“The sheriff (A.J. Rodenberg ) has closed Moscow to all non-residents. It may be a couple of days before that changes. I will let you know when we are allowed to help.”

Bird confirmed that Carol Forste, wife of New Richmond Middle School custodian Butch Forste, died in the tornado.

“It is with a heavy heart that I tell you what some of you may already know,” Bird said in the staff email. “Butch Forste left work early yesterday to find his wife and his house gone. Please pray for him as he deals with this grief.”

2007 New Richmond High School graduate Billy Loyd carries his nine-month-old baby, Mason, down U.S. 52 outside Moscow. Loyd said his house was destroyed. (The Enquirer/Gary Landers photo). Link to Enquirer tornado photos

New Richmond High School was opened Friday evening as a Red Cross shelter and some of the district’s current and former students spent the night there.

“Many others have also lost their homes but were able to spend the night with family, friends, or neighbors,” Bird said. “I am not sure yet how we might be a blessing to those in need. As soon as I know what we can do, I will pass it on.”

More than 50 volunteers who showed up at the high school Friday night to help the Red Cross set up.

“The Red Cross is an impressive organization,” Bird said via his Twitter account (@AdamCBird) from the high school Friday night. “Coordinators, doctors, nurses, equipment, food all here quickly and ready to help.”

Bird said New Richmond schools will be open on Monday.

“Some have asked me if we are going to close school on Monday,” said Bird. “Unless something changes, we will stay open.”

“As we go forward, I know that our buildings and staffs will discover ‘needs.’ I know that athletic teams, student councils, and other school organizations will find ways to help.”

Talent Show postponed until March 16

The 2012 New Richmond High School Talent Show has been postponed until Friday, March 16 due to the threat of severe weather.

NRHS gets high marks from Regents

In addition to its Excellent rating from the Ohio Department of Education, New Richmond High School gets high marks from the Ohio Board of Regents for preparing its graduates for college math and English.
According to the latest High School to College Transition Report by the Ohio Board of Regents covering 2009 graduates attending Ohio public colleges, New Richmond and Milford were tied among Clermont County schools for the lowest percentage of students needing remedial math or English with 25 percent. Statewide, 41 percent of Ohio's 52,782 2009 high school graduates enrolled at Ohio public colleges as first-time students were placed in remedial math or English courses.

"I have always felt that NRHS has been excellent at preparing our students for any future endeavor they might aspire to,” said Adam Bird, superintendent of New Richmond schools. “ This data released by ODE just lends credence to what I have always felt about the preparatory work of the teaching staff of NREVSD."

New Richmond High School language arts teacher Sue Griffin discusses an assignment with sophomore Josie Buckingham.

Totals for other Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental math or English in the report were: Batavia, 26%; Glen Este, 35%; Bethel-Tate and Williamsburg, 38%; Amelia, 41%; Clermont Northeastern, 43%; Felicity, 52%; and Goshen, 59%.
New Richmond High School math teacher Carla Corbin with students (from left)Bobby Bingham, Jesse Thompson and David Martin.

Totals for Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental math were: Bethel-Tate, 17%; Batavia, 19%; New Richmond and Milford, 20%; Glen Este, 28%; Williamsburg, 38%; Clermont Northeastern and Amelia, 39%; Felicity, 48%; and Goshen, 52%.

Totals for Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental English were: Clermont Northeastern, 8%; Milford, 11%; Williamsburg, 13%; New Richmond, 14%; Amelia and Felicity, 15%; Glen Este, 16%; Batavia, 17%; Bethel-Tate, 26%; and Goshen, 30%.

The report does not include graduates attending private or out-of-state colleges.

You can read the full College Transition Report at http://www.ohiohighered.org/files/uploads/data/reports/hs-to-college/High-School-Transition-Report-Fall2009.pdf.

Teacher Academy studentsattend FEA conference

Celebrating FEA's 75th birthday are Grant Career Center Teacher Academy members Samantha Gregory, Toshia Reffit, Sarah Van Over and Rachel Heflin. Gregory, Reffit and Heflin are New Richmond students. (Pam McKinney photo)

Three New Richmond students enrolled in the Grant Career Center Teacher Academy recently attended the 23rd Annual Future Educators Association (FEA) National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Participants from Grant Career Center included Samantha Gregory, Rachel Heflin and Toshia Reffit from New Richmond along with Grant student Sarah Van Over, FEA adviser Julie Crozier, and Grant public relations director Pam McKinney.

About 1100 future educators from middle schools, high schools, and colleges nationwide attended the conference. Participants from Grant Career Center included Samantha Gregory, Rachel Heflin, Toshia Reffit, Sarah Van Over, FEA adviser Julie Crozier, and public relations director Pam McKinney.

During the Friday evening opening session, dinner tables were decorated with birthday cards and birthday hats to help students celebrate the 75th anniversary of FEA inspiring future educators.

The keynote speaker was America Ferrera, star of ABC’s “Ugly Betty” and feature films including “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Ms. Ferrara, a Save the Children ambassador who helped raise funds for a new elementary school in Mali, spoke about the importance of arts education and encouraged FEA members to be sources of inspiration and compassion for their students.

Saturday’s keynote speaker was Michelle Shearer, the 2011 National Teacher of the Year. Shearer shared with the students that teachers have the ability to change lives and gave students some valuable advice: “The classroom is your mirror. Everything you put into it comes back to you.” Saturday’s session included college day exhibits where Teacher Academy students had the opportunity to speak to university recruiters and college instructors and to network with future educators from across the nation. Students also had the opportunity to attend a variety of breakout sessions to enhance their future classroom activities.

Sunday’s keynote speaker, National Education Association Vice-President Lily Eskelsen, said she was in awe of the future that is being built by future teachers and told attendees they would become better people because of the lessons their students would teach to them.

Following the daily sessions, The Teacher Academy students explored the Maryland Science Center and Davis Planetarium, Harborplace and The Gallery Mall, and the National Aquarium where they enjoyed a dolphin show and the 4-D Immersion Theater movie, “Australia: Wild Extremes.”

Any current junnior interested in a career as a educator should investigate career options and college partnerships with the Teacher Academy at http://www.grantcareer.com/ or call the Career Center for more information at 513-734-6222.

-- Pam McKinney
-- Public relations director
-- Grant Career Center