Our kind and attentive reader Tori Morrison alerted us that we left out the last 2 pages of awards when this story was first published. Thank you so much Tori! We apologize to those students that received scholarships and were not acknowledged.
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Top 10 Academic Seniors in Accending Order
Photos by Loveland Magazine
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Loveland, Ohio – Each May Loveland High School sets aside an evening of pageantry to honor its current graduating class. A near-capacity crowd of graduating students, teachers, staff, parents, siblings, and grandparents gathered Tuesday, May 2nd to honor the Top Ten academic students. Other Seniors were called to center stage to receive awards and scholarships. Most of the scholarships announced were presented by Loveland civic organizations that have spent the last year raising money. Many of the scholarships are awarded by a regional organization; all, recognizing academic excellence, and community and school involvement.
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Team 10464 The Bionic Tigers at the KY State FTC Championship
The Bionic Tigers will be competing in the World Championship in Houston, TX from April 20-23. The World Championship features 160 of the top FTC Teams from over 6300 teams around the world, and this is the 3rd year in a row The Bionic Tigers have qualified for Worlds.
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Teams 10464, The Bionic Tigers, and 5040, Nuts & Bolts, competed in the Ohio FTC Championship on March 5. The event, which was held remotely, included presentations to a panel of judges where teams had the opportunity to share the design and development of their robot, their outreach efforts to support STEM and robotics in their community, and their involvement with industry professionals. Teams also submitted scores for 6 robot matches, that were completed on their home fields, trying to score the maximum points possible in two and a half minute matches.
Based on their judging and robot performance, Team 5040, Nuts & Bolts, won the Motivate Award and 2nd place robot performance. The Motivate Award recognizes a team that makes a collective effort to make their team known throughout their community and school. Team 10464 won 4th place robot performance and the Think Award, which is the 2nd highest award for the event. The Think Award is given to the team whose Engineering Portfolio best reflects the team’s journey through the design and build process for their robot.
Team 10464 The Bionic Tigers also competed on March 12 at the Kentucky FTC State Championship at Murray St. University. This competition was their first in-person competition in 2 years due to Covid restrictions, and the event included teams from Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
At the start of the day, the Bionic Tigers and all competing teams presented to panels of judges for evaluation for awards. Teams also submitted a 15-page engineering portfolio summarizing all of their robot design and development, outreach work with other teams and the community, and connections with the professional STEM community. Following judging, they competed in 6 rounds of qualifying matches and were ranked 3rd in a very competitive field. The top 4 ranked teams became the alliance captains for the elimination rounds, and the Bionic Tigers selected two Kentucky teams as alliance partners. They lost a close match in the semi-finals, and the 1st seed alliance went on to win the robot portion of the competition.
Team 5040 Nuts & Bolts
To close out the exciting day, in the awards ceremony the Bionic Tigers won the top award of the event, the Inspire Award. This award recognizes the best all-around team that has shown success in designing and building a competitive robot and shares their experiences, enthusiasm, knowledge with other teams, sponsors, their community, and the judges. The Bionic Tigers also won Promote Award for their video answering the prompt “If there was one thing I would tell my younger self about FIRST it would be…”.
As the Inspire Award winner, the Bionic Tigers have advanced to the FTC World Championship in Houston, TX from April 20-23.
Loveland FTC teams are supported by many generous sponsors including Loveland American Legion Post 256, Sugar Creek Foods, Procter & Gamble, Standex Electronics, CBT Company, Kinetic Vision, Harlow Law Office, and Jarvis Global Investments.
The Bionic Tigers are seeking additional sponsors to help cover the travel costs for the World Championship in Houston. Please contact lovelandroboticsboosters@gmail.com if you are interested in helping sponsor the trip.
Loveland Robotics Boosters will be hosting Breakfast with the Bots, a pancake Breakfast fundraiser, on Saturday, April 9. Tickets are available at www.lovelandroboticsboosters.org.
Loveland High School Awards, Honors, and Scholarships
Academic Top 10
The Academic Top 10 Senior students at Loveland High School were determined by weighted cumulative grade point average as earned through 3rd quarter of the 2020-21 school year.
Class Rank
1 Valedictorian
Joanna Reese
Georgia Institute of Technology
2 Salutatorian
Teri Clark
McGill University
2 Salutatorian
Diana Clark
University of South Carolina
4
Sophia Stokes
The Ohio State University
5
Karina Hollenkamp
Miami University
6
Tess Broermann
The Ohio State University
7
Ansley Richards
Georgia Institute of Technology
8
Katy Einberger
University of Cincinnati
9
Lauren Hentz
The Ohio State University
10
Zachary Bebout
University of Kentucky
Principal and Faculty Awards
Citizenship, Service, and Spirit Awards
The recipients of the Citizenship, Service and Spirit Awards are selected by the high school faculty. The Citizenship Award recognizes a student for his/her respectful and responsible behavior on campus and in the school community. This student maintains positive relationships with both peers and adults alike. The Service Award recognizes a student for his/her dedication to serving the needs of our school community. This student utilizes his/her talents, passions and expertise to make a difference on campus and in the community. This is a young person who truly takes pride in helping make a better world for others. The Spirit Award recognizes a student for his/her pride in all things Loveland Tigers. This student is involved in spirited support of school and extracurricular activities that affect the student body. A positive and upbeat attitude and a love of LHS is evident.
Citizenship Award: Meghan Tibb.
Service Award: Teri Clark.
Spirit Award: Maggie Nance.
Principal’s Awards
The recipients of the Principal’s Awards exemplify respect, responsibility, integrity and pride in actions that make LHS a better place. They are motivated to support students and faculty in building a school community that fills a need. They are role models and leaders of the Tiger Family.
Outstanding Senior: Joseph Koehne.
Outstanding Senior: Bea Aldrich.
Principal’s Awards: Claire Beseler, Maya Jepson, and Emily Reardon.
Outstanding Senior Achievement
Faculty members in each academic area have selected senior students who have performed with a high degree of excellence in a particular area throughout their high school career. The students have been active participants in the classroom and have gone “in depth” into the subject for which they will receive the award. Students receiving this high recognition have been selected by an evaluation of all facets of their performance.
Family and Consumer Science Department Award: Grace Riehle.
Art Department Award: Lilliane Rohling.
Language Arts Department Award: Aaron Krabacher.
Mathematics Department Award: Zachary Bebout.
Music Department Award: Bea Aldrich.
Social Studies Department Award: Katy Einberger.
Teaching Professions Academy Award: Caroline Florea.
World Languages Department Award: Diana Clark.
World Languages Department Award: Teri Clark.
Perseverance Award: Mark Conroy.
National Merit Scholarship Program Awards
Commended Students and National Merit Finalists
Based upon CollegeBoard PSAT results, students are commended in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended Students and Finalists are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index score that may vary from year to year.
Commended Students for the Class of 2021: Daniel Amburgey, Jackson Crane, Ansley Richards, Calvin Spencer, and Meghan Tibbs.
National Merit Finalist: Bea Aldrich.
National Honor Society Scholarship
NHS Scholarship recipients were chosen from nearly 10,000 applicants and will receive a scholarship toward higher education. Recipients are chosen based on their demonstrated work to support the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
An NHS Scholarship is awarded to: Alexander Laman and Hannah Laman.
Great Oaks Pathway Graduates
The Great Oaks Pathway is awarded to seniors who have successfully completed multiple Project Lead the Way courses offered at Loveland High School. These courses are a part of the Engineering Pathway offered in partnership with Great Oaks Career Campuses.
The students completing the Great Oaks Pathway are: Colin Blackburn and Alexander Eicher,
Trevor Fleming, Kai Reinhold, Jacob Sealschott, and Lance Thomas.
Loveland City Schools District Awards
Board of Education Student Representatives
Student Representatives to the Loveland Board of Education are chosen from the junior and senior classes by the Board Members and serve a one year term. The students attend Board of Education meetings and give a monthly Board report. Their presence provides student input to the Board and allows these students to improve the educational process for all Loveland students.
The Student Representative for this year was Anna Colletto.
Book and University Awards
University of Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnati Book Award
This award has been established to honor students who excel in academics, community service, and leadership. Students who receive this award show a strong commitment to making a positive difference in their communities.
The recipient of the University of Notre Dame Book Club Award is: Trevor Fleming.
Simon Lazarus, Jr. Human Relations Award
This award has been established to honor students in recognition of their community service. They exhibit compassion and social responsibility through personal involvement and performing acts of kindness without expecting anything in return.
The recipient of the Simon Lazarus, Jr. Human Relations Award is: Hannah Laman.
Scholarships
Loveland Education Association Scholarship
The Loveland Education Association Scholarship is given annually to a graduating senior who best exemplifies those qualities held in high esteem by the teachers of Loveland City Schools. Each teacher in the school district contributes annually to this fund. This year the fund allows for the awarding of two $1500 scholarships.
A $1500 LEA Scholarship is awarded to: Caroline Florea and Leah Smith.
Loveland Woman’s Club – Viola Phillips Scholarship
Viola Phillips was Loveland’s first woman mayor. She was dedicated to the total spirit of Loveland. Viola was especially interested in community service and the quality of life for all residents. The Loveland Woman’s Club wishes to perpetuate her memory by awarding this scholarship to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding service to others.
The $1000 Viola Phillips Scholarship is awarded to: Anna Colletto.
Woman’s Club of Loveland Scholarship
The Loveland Woman’s Club has been an active organization in Loveland since 1912. For decades, they have provided scholarships to deserving young women and young men residing in the Loveland area.
A $1000 Woman’s Club of Loveland Scholarship is awarded to: Leah Smith.
Loveland Schools Foundation – Smith/Shannon Scholarship
The Smith/Shannon Scholarship is funded through a grant from Michael Shannon, M.D., class of 1967. Dr. Shannon, a Neurosurgeon who lives and maintains his medical practice in Zanesville, Ohio, is a founder and ex-officio board member of the Loveland Schools Foundation. Special mentors influence many of us at some time during our lives. One of Dr. Shannon’s mentors was Virgil Smith, a custodian at Loveland High School, and supervisor of the young part time employee at the school, Mike Shannon. A special bond developed between employer and employee and Dr. Shannon credits Mr. Smith with teaching him the discipline and work ethic that helped him excel throughout the rigors and demands of medical school and his profession.
A $1000 Smith/Shannon Scholarship is awarded to: Kali Egan, Averee Martin, and Leah Smith.
Loveland Schools Foundation – Robert and Pauline Verkamp Williams Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible through the generous commitment to education by the Bryan Williams Family in memory of his parents Robert and Pauline Verkamp Williams. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Loveland High School who will be attending an institution of higher learning at an accredited university or college.
A $1000 Verkamp Williams Scholarship is awarded to: Teri Clark.
Loveland Youth Soccer Association Scholarship
The LYSA Scholarship is awarded annually to two graduating high school seniors from the Loveland area who played, refereed and/or volunteered for Loveland Youth Soccer Association (including Loveland Storm Football Club). The recipients are determined by essays describing how LYSA has positively influenced their lives.
A $500 Loveland Youth Soccer Association Scholarship is awarded to: Kees Ciric and Leah Smith.
Loveland Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholarship
The Loveland Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholarships are awarded to one senior football player and one senior cheer organization member, each pursuing higher education. Academic achievement and community involvement are considered.
A $1000 Loveland Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholarship is awarded to: Kaitlyn Breese and Zach DeWitt.
Loveland Youth Baseball Association Scholarship
The Loveland Youth Baseball Association Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who has participated in LYBO as a player and/or umpire.
The $1000 Loveland Youth Baseball Scholarship is awarded to: Joey Kapszukiewicz.
Loveland Youth Basketball Association Scholarship
The Loveland Youth Basketball Association Scholarship is awarded for participation in the LYBA program. Loveland Youth Basketball honors scholarship and encourages an athlete to be well rounded in their school and in community activities. LYBA hopes that through athletics our recipient has benefited by learning lifelong lessons on and off the court.
Seth Mitchell was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and lived in that area until he was 11 years old. As a child, Seth participated in sports and school activities and loved water sports such as skiing and tubing. As a young boy, Seth wanted to be a pilot. Seth had a huge collection of planes. He even had them hanging from the ceiling in his room. Seth was usually seen with some sort of plane or helicopter on his shirts. When Seth and his family moved to Loveland, he continued his dream of flying by taking his first “solo” flight at the Waynesville airfield. Seth flew in a glider plane for his 12t h birthday. The instructor let Seth take the controls as the glider sailed through the air. He was hooked! At Loveland Middle School, Seth got his first taste of organized football. Seth graduated from Loveland High School where he played football, pole vaulted for the track team, was a member of Student Council and was elected Class President for 1997. Seth called Loveland home because that is where he developed lifelong friendships and the skills, talent and character traits that guided his life. One turning point in Seth’s life was getting involved with Student Venture, the high school ministry of the Campus Crusade for Christ. Seth found his spiritual compass and developed leadership skills that would serve him well in future endeavors.
After high school, Seth enrolled at Virginia Tech and in the ROTC program. Seth was a member of Echo Company. He earned an ROTC scholarship after his freshman year and became the Executive Officer of Golf Company during his senior year. He was a member of the German Club, Ring Design Committee and member at large for the Class of 2001. After graduation, Seth entered the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. Upon graduating from OCS, 2nd Lt.Mitchell was assigned to Camp Lejeune, NC. While at Camp Lejeune, hes erved tours in Okinawa, Haiti and Iraq as part of an infantry unit. Seth was promoted to 1s t Lt. and on November 1s t 2005, he achieved the rank of Captain. Growing up he had dreamed of becoming a pilot but did not qualify for the military aviation program due to his eyesight. After corrective eye surgery, and while stationed at Camp Lejeune, Captain Mitchell achieved his private pilot license. Due to his determination, Captain Mitchell beat long odds and was awarded a Marine Aviation training spot after four years in the Marine Corps. Captain Mitchell began flight training in Pensacola, Florida, earning his wings in May 2007. He later qualified to fly the AH-1 Super Cobra Helicopter. Captain Mitchell had achieved and was living his dream of serving his country as a Marine aviator. Captain Mitchell loved to fly and did so during his second tour in Iraq in 2008. In very typical fashion, Captain Mitchell volunteered to report early to duty in Afghanistan to assist a unit short on manpower. Captain Seth Mitchell, 30, was killed October 26, 2009, when two helicopters collided while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Captain Mitchell was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3r d Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, California. The “Let Us Never Forget” Seth Mitchell Scholarship is awarded to the applicant who most embodies the spirit of Seth Mitchell.
The $3500 “Let Us Never Forget” Seth Mitchell Scholarship is awarded to: Maddie Schamel.
Loveland Schools Foundation – Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
A 1997 graduate of Loveland High School, Captain David Seth Mitchell embodied the ideals of loyalty, friendship and selflessness. After graduation Seth attended Virginia Tech and ultimately attained his dream of becoming a pilot in the United States Marine Corps. He died serving his country in Afghanistan in October, 2009. Many of his classmates and friends in Loveland have established this scholarship in his memory. It goes to a graduating senior who embodies the same qualities as Seth, those of service and determination.
A $3500 Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship is awarded to: Teri Clark.
Loveland Schools Foundation – Libby Walker Scholarship
Elizabeth “Libby” Walker was a graduate of Loveland High School who believed in the value of education and ethical business practices. Libby and her husband, Karl, owned and operated multiple, successful businesses based in Loveland, Ohio. This award is presented in Libby’s memory with the hope that the recipient can use the funds to realize their own success in the business world. This scholarship is awarded to a female student with a business oriented career path.
A $1000 Libby Walker Scholarship is awarded to: Ellie Egan.
Loveland Schools Foundation – Stefan P. Talley Scholarship
Stefan Talley was described by many as a big teddy bear. He never met a person he didn’t like and always had a smile on his face. He loved sports, especially football, and played for Loveland. He can be described as an inspirational and loving person that touched so many lives of so many people. By establishing this scholarship, his memory, his hopes and his dreams will be kept alive. Stefan attended the University of Cincinnati where he majored in and appreciated history. He enjoyed life, traveling, and learning new things. He also auditioned for the hit television show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, where he made it on the show and became a winner! Stefan was taken early from us as a result of cancer. Stefan was such an inspiration and had an amazing and positive impact on his friends, classmates and those who knew him.
The $1000 Stefan P. Talley Scholarship is awarded to: Maddie Schamel.
Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Scholarship
The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Scholarship is given annually to a student who demonstrates a personal commitment to community, reflected in their activities and local service projects.
The $1000 Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Scholarship is awarded to: Maddie Schamel.
Chuck Schmidt Memorial Scholarship
The teachers and staff at LHS are pleased to offer a $1000 non-renewable scholarship in memory of our distinguished colleague Mr. Chuck Schmidt. Funds were raised through donations and various fundraising events.
A $1000 Chuck Schmidt Memoria lScholarship is awarded to: SarahLolli.
The DeWitt Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a graduating senior who exhibits both academic excellence and extracurricular participation at LHS and/or in the community. The scholarship is a $500 non-renewable scholarship sponsored by Loveland Middle School staff, MINT PTA and LMS Student Council.
The $500 DeWitt Scholarship is awarded to: Kaitlyn Breese.
Ben Morrison Scholarship
The Ben Morrison Scholarship is sponsored by the Morrison Family in loving memory of Ben Morrison, LHS Class of 2020. It is awarded to a graduating senior football and lacrosse player.
A $1000 Ben Morrison Scholarship is awarded to: Weston Manske.
A $500 Ben Morrison Scholarship is awarded to: Reece Hatfield and Mason Moore.
Clermont Mercy Hospital Guild Scholarship
The Clermont Mercy Hospital Guild Scholarship is directed toward high school seniors seeking a career in the HealthCare field. The Guild awards $1000 scholarships each year to deserving students desiring to help others through a career in Health Care.
The $1000 Clermont Mercy Hospital Guild Scholarship is awarded to: Maddie Schamel.
Andrew and Marie McAuley Memorial Scholarship
The Andrew and Marie McAuley Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior member of the Loveland High School Chamber Orchestra. The scholarship is sponsored by Megan Pedicini, LHS Class of 2019, in memory of her maternal grandparents who dedicated their lives to hard work and the service of others. An orphan from age seven, Andrew was able to further his higher education through the synthesis of his own perseverance and the athletic and academic scholarships he was fortunate to receive at the generosity of others. Marie, whose father was a pianist before immigrating to the U.S., found great joy and meaning in the tones of the piano, and it is her genuine love for music that motivated Megan to engage in music of her own. Megan created this scholarship to recognize those students committed to excellence in both academics and music.
The$1000 Andrew and Marie McAuley Memorial Scholarship is awarded to: Teri Clark.
Loveland Music Boosters Scholarship
The Loveland Music Boosters takes great pride in awarding scholarships to deserving seniors. Presentation of these awards is made possible through the fundraising efforts of the students and members who have toiled diligently throughout the school year. The winners are selected based upon their school achievements in the past four years, demonstration of their learned skills, and consensus review by their principal instructors.
A $1000 Loveland Music Boosters Scholarship is awarded to: Bea Aldrich and Hannah Laman.
Loveland Stage Company Creative Arts Scholarship
The Loveland Stage Company Creative Arts Scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate who resides in the Loveland City School District, or attends Loveland High School, or is the offspring of a Loveland Stage Company member. The Loveland Stage Company wishes to encourage and support local young talent by awarding this scholarship to a senior planning to further their education in pursuit of a career in the Creative Arts. They must also have demonstrated the ability to succeed academically in college, by being in the top third of their graduating class.
The $1000 Loveland Stage Company Creative Arts Scholarship is awarded to: Anna Colletto.
Kovacs Family Foundation Drama Scholarship
The Kovacs Family Foundation Drama Scholarship is presented through the Loveland Music Boosters to a graduating senior who has participated in the Loveland High School Drama program.
A $1000 Kovacs Family Foundation Drama Scholarship is awarded to: Molly Clemons and Anna Colletto.
After Prom Scholarship
The After Prom Scholarship recipients were chosen from among seniors who shared their vision for the ideal After Prom either through essay or artwork.
A $1000 After Prom Scholarship is awarded to: Skyler Daumeyer and Lillianne Rohling.
A $500 After Prom Scholarship is awarded to: Bea Aldrich and Babs Dwyer.
A $250 After Prom Scholarship is awarded to: Ellie Egan.
LHS Ski & Snowboard Club Scholarship
The LHS Ski & Snowboard Club Scholarship recognizes and honors outstanding club members for their high scholastic achievements and active participation.
A $500 LHS Ski & Snowboard Scholarship is awarded to: Josh Witt.
Dawn DeHart Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Dawn DeHart, a LHS Class of 1983 graduate. Dawn was athletically involved at Loveland and Montana State University, setting many records in Track and Field that still stand today. She was also a member of the National Honor Society. Dawn was friendly, outgoing, and had a great work ethic. This award personifies the attributes of Dawn DeHart.
The $500 Dawn DeHart Memorial Scholarship is awarded to: Emily Reardon.
Loveland Athletic Boosters – Stanley L. McCoy Sr. Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Stan McCoy, Sr. for his outstanding contribution to the Loveland City Schools and for his dedication to the children of Loveland. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. McCoy served as Assistant Superintendent, an LHS Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, teacher, football coach, mentor and friend. Mr. McCoy’s love, dedication and support to the athletes in Loveland will continue through this scholarship presented in his name. This scholarship is funded through donations to the Stanley L. McCoy, Sr. Scholarship Fund in conjunction with the Loveland Athletic Boosters.
A $1000 Stanley L. McCoy Sr. Scholarship is awarded to: Ellie Carr.
Loveland Athletic Boosters – Robert M. Williams Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Robert M. Williams for his contribution within the Loveland community. Mr. Williams served the community in many capacities. But his love of people and his involvement for athletics for his children, grandchildren and friends will live on with this scholarship. Robert M. Williams always knew the score of life and was dedicated to the individuals within these sports and not always the scoreboard. The Robert M. Williams Scholarship is for all Senior Athletes and Senior Sport Managers within the Loveland High School Athletic Department. As a reflection of how “Bob” lived his life, the recipient should possess a strong moral character that is reflected by their leadership, school spirit and positive attitude toward their teammates and coaches.
A $1000 Robert M. Williams Scholarship is awarded to: Kaitlyn Breese and Weston Manske.
Loveland Athletic Boosters Scholarship
The Loveland Athletic Boosters awards scholarships to graduating student-athletes from Loveland High School. The recipients have competed at the varsity level for at least two years, have exhibited good sportsmanship and citizenship, and have shown the ability to succeed in the scholastic or technical area as indicated by grades, attitude and determination. This award is given to individuals who have shown the greatest improvement in his/her overall performance both in the classroom and on the field.
A $1000 Loveland Athletic Boosters Scholarship is awarded to:
Zachary Bebout, Erin Flanagan, Sam Cox, Zach DeWitt Babs Dwyer, Kali Egan Sarah McKenzie, Trevor Fleming, Joey Kapszukiewicz, Amy Keyser, Tyler Lake, Hanna Wenger, Abigail Miller and Alex Miller.
Athletic Department Awards
OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award
As part of the continuous quest to promote and encourage the pursuit of excellence in the classroom, the OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award is awarded to a senior student athlete with the highest GPA and who has received a minimum combined 4 varsity letters in at least 2 varsity sports. The recipient of this award is: Tess Broermann.
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
The Ohio High School Athletic Association Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award is presented to high school student-athletes who promoted and displayed exemplary sportsmanship while participating in interscholastic athletics.
The recipients of this award are: Jenna Batsch and Helge Harris.
OHSAA/NFHS Award of Excellence
The National Federation of High Schools and the OHSAA have combined to sponsor an Award of Excellence to be presented to a senior athlete who exhibits qualities that embody exemplary sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.
The recipient of this award is: Jarod Mendoza.
Courageous Student Award
The Courageous Student Award is given to a student who has overcome adversity and displayed tremendous courage against overwhelming odds to get themselves back on the playing field of competition.
The recipient of this award is: Maggie Nance.
OHSAA State Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award
The Ohio High School Athletic Association State Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award is presented to an individual who continually exemplifies good sportsmanship, who is a positive role model for others, who reflects a high level of ethics and integrity, and who supports and demonstrates positive values.
Loveland, Ohio – The LHS Athletics community has come together in light of the “Pay-To-Play” announcement to support the Tiger student-athletes that now have to pay $310 per sport. The Loveland Athletic Boosters, a non-profit organization composed of adult volunteers, have been and continue to be one of the biggest advocates for the LHS student-athletes as they are consistently coming up with ways to generate income for the LHS Athletic Department. Money is raised typically by running concessions, fundraising, and Booster Membership fees.
Recently, the Loveland Athletic Boosters created a Facebook group that is focused on raising money for the pay-to-play fees for LHS student-athletes. Click the article link below to learn about the Loveland Athletic Boosters Facebook group and how you can “Adopt-A-Tiger!”
Now that July is here, the Boosters are now preparing for one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, the 21st Annual Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble, which is set to be held on July 27th at O’Bannon Creek Golf Club. There are several different packages that you can grab to support the Tiger athletes that are listed below!
The Golf Scramble registration, buffet lunch, and practice time on the golf range will start at 11 AM and end at 1 PM. At 1 PM the shotgun will sound kicking off the scramble officially. At 6:45 PM dinner and awards will be held.
The Annual Golf Scramble will feature course challenges such as the longest drive and the closest to the pin, a Par 3 challenge, a Par 5 challenge, a putting contest on the practice green, a Mulligans sale, and a Hole-In-One Challenge sponsored by Performance Lexus.
The deadline for registration is Friday, July 17th. To register now click the REGISTRANT INFORMATION tab below!
2020 Athletic Boosters Annual Golf Scramble
When
Monday, July 27th
Lunch starts at 11:00 AM and the shotgun start will occur at 1 PM
Dinner and awards will follow immediately after the golf scramble
“The LHS Athletic Department already treated me like royalty, so this is the icing on that cake.” – David Miller
by Cassia Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – It’s always an honor to receive recognition. Whether it’s for something as simple as performing an act of kindness, like volunteering for a charity, or for something as big as being honored for doing outstanding work within your career. That day has come for Owner and Editor In Chief of Loveland Magazine, David Miller!
The Members of the Southwest District Athletic Board notified Miller just a few weeks ago that he was chosen as the recipient for OHSAA’s prestigious “Media Award.” Below is the history behind the Media Award:
“In 1991, the Ohio High School Athletic Association initiated a program entitled the Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Program. One aspect of the program was to honor those special individuals who bring great recognition to our high schools, coaches, and especially, our athletes through media’s different forms. Each of Ohio’s six athletic districts was asked to put a process in place to gather nominations of individuals who fit this special category.” – OHSAA’s Official Website
When Miller received the news about being selected as a recipient of the Media Award and found out that the Loveland High School (LHS) Athletic Department Staff were responsible for him being nominated Miller was beyond the moon!
On Saturday, February 1st LHS’s Athletic Department wanted to celebrate Miller and his award so they invited him to be honored between quarters of the Loveland Men’s basketball game. Although Miller was nearly at a loss for words he wanted to take the time to thank LHS for helping him get to this point in his Journalism career.
“This really felt good for me to walk out on the court and be honored by the LHS Athletic Department,” Miller said, “Loveland’s Athletic program is incredible because it puts the students first as well as their academics. I remember being at the Senior awards ceremony at LHS last Fall and the parents were on one side and athletes were on the other. The gym was filled. The athletes were dressed in their best clothes and everyone sat and paid attention as each student-athlete received their accolades. They were so attentive and applauded for each award given,” Miller added, “I remember thinking to myself, what an impressive group of students and what an incredible amount of work went into preparing for the night! The respect the athletes have for one another is something the LHS Athletic Department doesn’t demand but they teach them how to honor and support one another.”
“Not every reporter in Ohio gets to be at games where an atmosphere of fun, safety, and respect is demonstrated by the young men and women at Loveland High School. I can’t thank the Athletic Department enough for that aspect of what they do,” said Miller.
“LHS has always made me feel welcome at their events and have always made every effort to help me get coverage for their athletes,” said Miller.
“They are so accommodating and are always giving back to those who make a difference in the Loveland community and recognizing me is one example of what they do every day.”
In praising the Athletic Department Miller stressed the hospitality they show him whenever he enters a court or field. “They are so accommodating and are always giving back to those who make a difference in the Loveland community and recognizing me is one example of what they do every day.” He added, “There is never a stupid sports question I ask that isn’t answered, and believe me, I can ask some stupid questions.” Miller talked about whenever he enters a court or field that he is greeted by someone in the Department thanking him for being there and asking him if there is anything he needs.
If being recognized in front of the wonderful people and student-athletes of LHS wasn’t enough Miller will also get the opportunity to be recognized during the finals at Ohio’s Division 1 Boys’ High School basketball game at Xavier University’s Cintas Arena. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 8th between quarters 3 and 4. Miller and 8 of his guests will also be treated to a sit-down dinner before the honorary ceremony. OHSAA also expressed their appreciation for Miller and everything he has done for Ohio High School sports.
“Congratulations! We truly appreciate what you have done and continue to do for our coaches and athletes,” OHSAA’s representatives said.
Miller will be joining a very talented group of journalists who previously received the Media Award. Check out past winners of OHSAA’s Media Award below!
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
2018-19
John Bombatch (Xenia Gazette) and Dale Barger (Greenville Daily Advocate)
2017-18
Wade Linville (Brown County Press) and Elise Jesse (Cincinnati WLWT-TV)
2016-17
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2015-16
Rick Cassano (The Journal-News) and Marc Pendleton (Dayton Daily News)
2014-15
Eric Frantz (J.J. Huddle) and Matt Hammond (Bellefontaine Examiner)
2013-14
Rob Kiser (Piqua Daily Call) and Mark Slaughter (Cincinnati WCPO-TV)
2012-13
None
2011-12
Jack Kramer (ScoresBroadcast.com) and Scott Ward (Greenville WTGR)
2010-11
Mike Dyer (Cincinnati Enquirer) and Ron Nunnari (Englewood Independent)
2009-10
Jack Pohl (Dayton WDTN-TV) and Chick Ludwig (Dayton Daily News)
2008-09
Enos Pennington (New Richmond Local Sports Radio) and Richard Crawford (Clermont Sun Newspapers)
2007-08
Sonny Fulks (Piqua WPTW) and Jerry Nardiello (Middletown Journal)
2006-07
Ken Barhorst (Sidney Daily News) and Tom Archdeacon (Dayton Daily News)
2005-06
Tom Groeschen (Cincinnati Enquirer) and Roger Barber (Wilmington WSWO-Radio and Wilmington WKFI-Radio)
2004-05
Ron Jackson (Dayton Daily News) and Omar Williams (Dayton WDTN-TV) and Guy Fogle (Dayton WDTN-TV)
2003-04
John Popovich (Cincinnati WCPO-TV) and Tom Gamble (Cincinnati WLW/WCKY-Radio)
2002-03
Jack Gordon (WPFB-Radio, Middletown) and Joe Neves (WPTW-Radio, Piqua)
2001-02
Bill Liermann (WKFI/WSWO-Radio, Wilmington) and Kert Radel (WMOH-Radio, Hamilton)
2000-01
Mark Huber (Wilmington News-Journal) and Mike Hartsock (WHIO-TV, Dayton)
1999-2000
Don McDermott (Greenville Daily Advocate) and Dave Schutte (Cincinnati Enquirer)
1998-99
Dave Long (Dayton Daily News) and Duane Bachman (WPTW-Radio, Piqua)
1997-98
Ted Landis (Brookville Star) and Warren Johnson (WPFB-Radio, Middletown)
Join us in congratulating David Miller for receiving OHSAA’s 2020 Media Award! Stay tuned for photos from the March 8th honorary ceremony!
In these two LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos, you can watch from the floor level of the Xavier University Cintas Center as the Seniors of the 2019 Loveland High School Class of 2019 enter for their commencement exercise and leave as distinguished graduates who have successfully completed their course of study. [Sunday May 26, 2019]
The music was provided by a full string/brass orchestra of Loveland non-seniors, directed by Geoff Miller.
Before
AFTER!
Also take a look at these photos from the ceremony by Loveland photographer, Sam Smith:
Today through November 6, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for Ohio’s top youth volunteers of the year.
Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. The application is available at http://spirit.prudential.com and www.nassp.org/spirit.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), was created in 1995 to recognize the exemplary volunteer work of middle level and high school students. The awards have been granted annually for the past 23 years on the local, state and national level.
“After more than two decades of honoring young volunteers, we know that students are a powerful force for good,” said Prudential Chairman and CEO John Strangfeld. “We shine a spotlight on their service in hopes that others will be inspired to follow their example.”
Ohio’s top youth volunteers of 2018 were Bennett Heyn, 18, of Cincinnati, who launched a cell phone recycling campaign in his community to help preserve gorilla habitats in Africa, keep harmful chemicals out of landfills, and show people that even simple steps can make a difference in preserving the environment, and Chaina Nafziger, 12, of Archbold, who organized a bake sale with a friend at her church and raised $1,400 for two charities that assist orphans in Haiti. Read more about Bennett and Chaina at http://spirit.prudential.com/honorees/2018/oh.
How to Apply
To apply for a 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, students and certifiers must complete the following steps:
Students complete the online application by November 6, 2018. Then, students submit the application for certification to their principal or head of a local participating organization.
Certifiers review all applications for their school or organization, then select a Local Honoree to nominate for state-level judging by November 16, 2018.
Applications can be certified by a middle or high school principal or head of a Girl Scout council, county 4-H organization, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or an affiliate of Points of Light’s HandsOn Network. (Students can request a paper application by calling 855-670-4787.)
The 2019 Awards Program
On February 5, 2019, the top middle level and high school volunteer from each state and the District of Columbia will be named State Honorees. They will receive $1,000, engraved silver medallions and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., with a parent or guardian for four days of recognition events from May 4-7, 2019.
In Washington, a distinguished national selection committee will name 10 of the 102 State Honorees as America’s top youth volunteers of the year. These National Honorees will receive additional awards of $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies for their nominating schools or organizations, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation for nonprofit charitable organizations of their choice.
Several Distinguished Finalists in each state will receive bronze medallions, and runners-up will receive Certificates of Excellence. Local Honorees selected by schools and participating organizations for state-level judging will be presented with Certificates of Achievement; they will also receive President’s Volunteer Service Awards if they have served the minimum number of volunteer hours to qualify (26 hours for age 10 and younger, 50 hours for ages 11-15 and 100 hours for older students).
“It’s an honor to recognize middle level and high school students making a difference through volunteer service,” said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP. “We look forward to another year of celebrating the impact, initiative and compassion of young volunteers.”
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Nominations are now being accepted for the “Heroes of Character” awards, due on May 15th. Several local students and adults will be recognized at the “Heroes of Character” Celebration on October 25th. The Celebration is being hosted by the Southeast Indiana Coalition of the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati.
“This will be our seventh “Heroes” Celebration. What a delight to celebrate outstanding individuals whose stories of overcoming obstacles, career-long service to the community, and generosity to others provide hope and inspiration. We honor them for their role as models and leaders of character in the community,” said Mary Andres Russell, Board of Directors’ member of the Character Council.
The Character Council is currently seeking nominations for children and adults who embody the spirit of their positive character qualities. Nominations may be submitted by teachers, co-workers, friends, or a coach. The council is asking for a brief description which conveys examples of his or her exemplary behavior, how their behaviors and dispositions show character qualities in action, and obstacles they have overcome. Nomination forms are available on the Character Council website, www.charactercincinnati.org.
Proceeds from the benefit will support Character awareness campaign via multiple media platforms, Character training for schools, non-profits, and government organizations that would otherwise be unable to afford training, and general operations which includes support of “Communities of Character.”
The Character Council serves Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. It is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster character development in children and adults as a foundation for success.
Through seminars, events, consulting, books, emails, and media promotions, the Character Council encourages the development of 49 positive character qualities, helps individuals discover the best in themselves, and helps business, education, government, and faith-based organizations facilitate positive cultural change.
The Council is working to create “Communities of Character” across Greater Cincinnati where businesses, schools, government agencies, faith organizations, and the media work together to promote good character.Partner schools, businesses, and non-profits see results in improved behavior and outcomes. In 2017, the Council reached over 202,575 people with inspiring messages through partnerships with more than 75 organizations.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please excuse the quality of our recent video work from the Loveland City Hall council chamber. After the City recently hired a Public Information Officer (PIO), LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV, USA-Today videographers, and Cincinnati Area TV stations have been put into a small corral to one side of the room, and the podium was placed so that when the public rises to speak, they have their backs toward the audience and our camera. We have talked to the PIO, City Manager and the Clerk of Council about how this arrangement significantly degrades our video, “The old set-up allowed a video camera to swing back and forth between those at the podium and the council table. That arrangement had been used for decades.”
Our plea has fallen on deaf ears. The PIO, however, did respond saying, “Unfortunately, the arrangement of the media area will not be moved to accommodate better angles at this time.”
So, for the time being, LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV is forced to show butts instead of faces, except when Councilwoman Pam Gross uses the podium. (See this recent video)
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Loveland, Ohio – At the June 13 Council meeting, Loveland-Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber presented lifesaving awards to Captain Brian Hall, Paramedic Nick Gehring, EMT Dustin Freeze, Firefighter Brian Webb, and Firefighter John Cooper. The Fire Department Medal of Merit was presented to dispatchers Alicia Jim and Aaron Burg.
Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service welcomes you back time and time again! Located in the heart of the Historic Loveland District Just outside Cincinnati
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by Cassie Mattia
Photo essay: Loveland says goodbye to class of 2019
