LHS Robotics Team 5040 pictured with their alliance partners at the Cleveland Qualifier Competition January 6.
LHS Robotics Team 5040 UNDEFEATED in Ohio
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School (LHS) Robotics Team 5040 brought home an undefeated title in Ohio at the Cleveland Qualifier competition January 6 in advance of the First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics State Tournament in February.
LHS Robotics Team 5040 is undefeated in Ohio tournaments, and scored the fourth highest score in the world.
LHS Robotics Team 5040 at a successful competition in Dayton Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017.
Team 5040 & Team 10464 to compete at FTC tournament in February
State bound!
LHS Robotics Team 10464 ready to advance to state from the Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, competition in Newark.
Loveland High School’s (LHS) First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics teams had exceptional performances Saturday, Dec. 9, at two separate competitions; both will advance to the FTC Robotics State Tournament in February.
“I’m thrilled for our students,” said LHS Project Lead the Way Teacher and Robotics Advisor Amy Stewart. “Loveland’s two FTC Robotics teams started the Ohio season strong. Both 5040 and 10464 won multiple awards – they deserve to advance to the state tournament, and we are all proud of what they have achieved.”
LHS Robotics Team 5040 competed in Dayton, serving as the captain of the Winning Alliance, which secured the team’s advancement to the state tournament. They also won the First Place Design Award and Second Place Control Award.
LHS Robotics Team 10464 competed in Newark, winning the Second Place Promote Award, Second Place Control Award, Third Place Innovate Award, Second Place Connect Award, and Second Place Think Award. Team 10464 also won the coveted First Place Inspire Award which earned them advancement to the state tournament.
Taul’s film was selected from more than 2,000 entries
Taul’s film tells the story of a young man struggling with the loss of his mother, and the added responsibility of caring for his brother with special needs while battling drug addiction.
Stone Taul and Sam Smith
Loveland High School (LHS) Senior Stone Taul has earned the title of Best Director at the All American High School Film Festival Sunday on Oct. 8, in New York City for his drama, Viceroy, which Taul wrote, acted in and directed. Taul’s film – which tells the story of a young man struggling with the loss of his mother, and the added responsibility of caring for his brother with special needs while battling drug abuse – was selected for the 2017 festival from over 2,000 national and international entries.
“I was shocked when my name was called,” said Taul. “There were so many talented directors and filmmakers from all over the world. I feel honored that I was selected.”
“We could not be prouder of the creative endeavors Stone has been a part of during his tenure at Loveland High School,” said LHS Principal Peggy Johnson. “He is a stand-out talent, and this recognition he earned is well deserved.”
LHS Senior, and Loveland Magazine writer, photographer, and videographer, Sam Smith, was the cinematographer and assistant director for Viceroy.
In addition to winning Best Director, Taul’s movie Viceroy, was nominated for Best Drama and Best Overall Film. LHS Senior Sam Smith was the cinematographer for Viceroy, and other LHS contributors included: co-starring Jon Parker (2017 grad), audio Dean Parker (2016 grad), and crew members and current students Sam Sauer and Tommy Blair, with a cameo by Jonah Smith. Taul traveled with Sam Smith, Tommy Blair and Sam Sauer to New York to participate in the film festival events (screenings, networking events, college fair), and attended the red carpet awards event held at the historic Kings Theater in Brooklyn, New York. Viceroy is Taul’s major directorial debut.
Dean Parker (2016 LHS grad), a former intern at Loveland Magazine and current Ohio University student, produced the audio for Viceroy.
“There is so much hidden talent in Loveland,” said Taul. “I was able to pull together a small, but super talented team of filmmakers and a couple of friends who just wanted to help. Sam Smith was there for me throughout the whole project. I couldn’t have done it without him and I’m grateful to my friend, Dean Parker, for all of his encouragement along the way.”
The All American High School Film Festival is the world’s largest high school film festival with submissions from over 40 countries and all 50 states. The festival’s judges are made up of directors, producers, actors and writers from some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Taul had two films (Viceroy & Tunnels) officially selected. The films were screened at the Times Square AMC 25 theater in New York.
Stone Taul (left) and Jon Parker (right) in Viceroy
Actress Haley McCrory
Jon Parker
Taul has also received filmmaking accolades from the Cincinnati Teen Film Challenge, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and charitable/community organizations, and he is the co-founder of the LHS Film Club. Taul plans to study film in California after graduation.
Watch Viceroy
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Peter Matuszak honored by being named one of the best of the best academically in the nation
Loveland, Ohio– The Loveland City School District has announced that Loveland High School (LHS) Senior Peter Matuszak was named in the 63rd National Merit Scholarship Program as a Commended Student. Commended Students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index score.
“This recognition is a testament to the academic ability Peter Matuszak has shown; he is now a scholar who stands among the best of the best in the nation,” said Peggy Johnson, LHS principal. “We are thrilled for him, and sincerely congratulate him on this honor.”
Established in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. It was established for the sole purpose of managing the National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and higher education institutions that share the NMSC’s goal of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. Students qualify by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District has announced that Loveland High School (LHS) Senior Peter Matuszak was named in the 63rd National Merit Scholarship Program as a Commended Student. Commended Students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index score.