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  • One-on-One with Loveland filmmaker Dean Parker

    One-on-One with Loveland filmmaker Dean Parker

    Dean Parker on the set of his upcoming short film, which has the working title The Bartender and the Drunk, coming this fall.

     

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Have you ever sat down and thought about what it takes to make a great film? Have you ever wondered just how the lions in the Lion King remake look and sound so real? Did you ever look beyond the “scary” parts of a horror movie and look into why those scary parts are so effective? This is what makes a good move excellent and, well, Loveland local Dean Parker knows exactly what it takes to make an excellent movie!

    Dean Parker attended Loveland City Schools where he began his journey into film making. Parker began making films at a very young age where eventually that developed passion took him to Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication to study Integrated Media Production. Dean is also a former paid intern, writing and doing videography and video editing at Loveland Magazine. Several awards and opportunities later, Parker landed himself in L.A. interning for Lifeboat Productions! After following Parker’s amazing story, I decided to invite Dean to Loveland Magazine’s One-on-One series so that he could share with our readers just how he has accomplished everything thus far! Sit back in your chair, grab your popcorn and enjoy, One-on-One with Dean Parker.

    Dean on the set of his short film “Virtually in Love”

    I just want to say before we start, Wow you have quite an impressive resume in the film industry! Where did all this passion for film and the performing arts come from? Was it passed along from your family or was it a newfound talent?

    Dean – Thank you for the kind words. I don’t really know exactly where my passion entirely came from, to be honest. It’s really a mix of a bunch of things. I’ve just always liked stories and being a part of creating stories. I used to read all the time growing up and would like to write short books for fun. My dad also had an old camera that I would use to film silly videos with me and my friends. I think it’s fascinating how books, theater, and films can leave an impression on someone through the stories they tell and how they tell them. So, I think that impression stories left on me, especially through film, made me want to become a part of that industry and create. Definitely a newfound talent, for sure.

    You went to Loveland High school, GO TIGERS, what did you learn at LHS that has helped you through your career path? Did you partake in any special courses at Loveland for film, if so, what were they? Brag about yourself for a minute! Share with our Loveland Magazine readers some of your high school accolades!

    Dean – At the time when I was at LHS, they didn’t have the really cool video production class they just added. The only course they had was the LHSNN class, which is the school news. I was the lead editor for the news, and I had to learn how to use new editing software and how to meet deadlines on a tight schedule. That was a fun class because I got to collaborate with the other anchors on coming up with different news specials and skits. Other than that, I had to teach myself everything else. Mr. Barrett, who runs LHSNN and the video classes, was also very supportive of me especially when it came to the different shorts I was making. I was also very fortunate to meet a really cool group of friends in high school that were also interested in becoming filmmakers. We all worked on various projects together and we taught each other different things that helped us grow. In fact, those students started the LHS film club, which I believe is still around? Hopefully, it is! Beyond that, LHS let me have the premiere of two of my films in the auditorium, which was extremely nice. They were very supportive of me and a lot of the students came to see the premieres, as well as our principal and superintendent. I was very grateful to everyone for coming out to see the films.

    You later made your way to the Ohio University, why did you select OU? What degree are you going for? Share with us your experience at OU and how it has helped you become the amazing film artist you are today!

    Dean – My degree at OU is called Integrated Media Production, which is basically a create your own major within the media school. I selected OU because of its great media program that includes some amazing opportunities. I’ve participated in an advanced narrative production class called 419 Productions. In that class, we got to make a major short film that takes us an entire year from prepping, to raising a budget, to actually filming and editing it. Then we have a premiere at the end of the year. I have participated in many other student film sets and have learned so much from each one, mainly due to the other students who teach me different things. I also work in my school’s video equipment room and have familiarized myself with most of what we have there. And then there’s amazing our LA program, which takes students out to LA for real-world experience. All these things have helped shaped me into the filmmaker and person that I am today. I have learned so much more about the film over the past three years than at any other time in my life.

    Let’s really get to know Dean! Tell us about your family! Who inspires you? Would you say your family has helped you become what you are today? Anyone in the family into film making? What were some of your favorite films growing up? Have you drawn inspiration for your films through some of your favorite films of the past?

    Dean – My dad runs his own company which makes home inspection software. My mom works as a territory manager at BGR. I have two sisters, one of whom currently goes to LHS. My other sister plays soccer at Miami University. I’m inspired by Chris Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Damien Chazelle, and Bo Burnham just to name a few. My family has always been so incredibly supportive of me in my film endeavors. Some of them even came out to visit me in LA and I showed them around. They always watch my films and have helped me attend film festivals too, which I am very grateful for. I actually don’t have any family members that are into filmmaking, but my great-grandfather owned a drive-in movie theater so maybe that’s where I got my urge to be in the industry. Growing up, I loved Toy Story and Harry Potter movies. My favorite movies currently are The Social Network, Whiplash, Lord of the Rings, and American Beauty, just to name a few. I definitely have drawn inspiration from some of these films and into my work.

    I visited your website deanparkerfilms.com and looked over all of your films and they are so interesting! Dean, tell us about the films that you have made and what has inspired each of them. I saw you made a film called No Love in Loveland, tell us about how Loveland inspired you to create this film. What is your favorite film you have made? What film took the longest to make? What film are you most proud of? 

    Dean – For No Love in Loveland, it was inspired by what I was feeling during my time at LHS, or more so during my freshman year. I thought it was interesting how the dating culture was in school and all the different ways of how quickly people got into and out of relationships. Not to mention all the crushes people had on each other and how they went about approaching that situation. Maybe it was because a lot of people knew each other at our school due to the size. It was a bizarre and funny time and I wanted to make a film that showcased that. So, I played on how our city was called Loveland to poke fun at the situation.

    Regret is by far the most personal film I have made. I would like to tell you exactly how I was inspired to make that film but it’s still too personal for me to fully explain. All I’ll say is that it was inspired by a time in high school where I was struggling with the thought of something to come. Now, it was with this film that I met my good group of Loveland film friends. I needed crew members and they reached out to me and offered to help. I continued to work with those guys on my other two films after that. If it wasn’t for this film, I don’t know if I would’ve met them and I’m grateful that I did get to meet them.

    Images I came up with shortly after the time I wrote Regret. I was inspired to make the film after meeting certain people and seeing how the way they presented themselves online and the image they were trying to show off was different than when I really got to know them. I’m proud of all the work we put into making that film. It was by far my most ambitious project at the time, especially due to the length and complexity of the shots. We all had a fun time working on it though, and the cast and crew got really close. I would also say it’s my most successful film so far, due to the number of festivals we were fortunate enough to be a part of.

    Together was actually based on a short story a friend of mine wrote. When I read the story for the first time, I knew it could make for a good short film. I spent time talking to the writer of the story about what she intended and then putting that to film. It was exciting to interpret someone else’s story, write a screenplay for it and then bring it to life. I think that’s my favorite film I have put out so far. Currently, the film I’m editing right now is taking the longest to make (it’ll be worth it, I promise). But prior to that, it was Together. That film had some complications at the beginning of production that put filming on halt for almost two months. We scrambled to get that film shot in time before I had to go back to OU for the sophomore year. Then I had to edit it while I was at school and my roommate was using his free time to make the music. But it all worked out, thankfully. 

    Dean with some of his OU friends on the set of a student production.

    You have collected some unbelievable awards over the past few years! What were some of your proudest awards? Tell the readers about how recipients are selected for these awards and what you had to do to be considered. You have been to a number of film festivals, which I’m sure was really exciting for you to be part of! What are some of your favorite film festivals you have attended? Have you been invited to any extremely exclusive film festivals?

    Dean – Thank you again for the kind words. I’ve been very fortunate to be a part of some very neat festivals. One of my favorite festivals I was selected into was the Nashville Film Festival, which is a major festival. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to attend, but just being selected was very exciting. Being a finalist for some awards and also winning one at the All-American High School Film Festival was also great. I got to attend that festival and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I also enjoyed attending the Golden Lion Film Festival here in Cincinnati. I won the best short film award and best of fest award back in 2016, which was so crazy. That festival has greatly expanded since I was a part of it and it’s cool to see how they’ve grown. The thing is, with all the great accolades I’ve been fortunate to receive, there is actually much more losing than winning. I’ve been rejected from way more festivals than I have been accepted. This is a very common thing for all filmmakers submitting to festivals. But to me, I see it as another reason to get better with every project. Also, each festival is different and is looking for particular films to make up their lineup so that it also plays into how one gets accepted. I submit to all my film festivals through the website filmfreeway.com. If you are a filmmaker looking to submit to festivals, that website is currently the #1 festival submission platform.

    Ok, you have been in L.A having the time of your life! You are interning for Lifeboat Productions? Tell us about your experience thus far in L.A. I saw that you got the opportunity to be at the Jimmy Kimmel show? What was that like? Talk about the new film you are producing Virtually in Love.

    Dean – L.A has been quite the experience and I definitely see myself living there. Yes, I interned at Lifeboat Productions as a production office and development intern. Most of what I did there is read tons of screenplays and then provide coverage, which is basically a form of feedback. I also helped around the office by prepping the conference room, answering phone calls, greeting clients, and anything else they might’ve needed me to do. They also had me pitch a screenplay in development to the company executives, which was great practice for me.

    LA is a much different world than Loveland. Way more people, buildings, and cars. In fact, there really isn’t anywhere to park. Traffic happens all the time, any hour, any day of the week. But it’s all part of the experience. And there’s always something to do. Lots of events and cool places to see. Through my school, I’ve gotten to do some studio tours like Warner Bros, and Sony Pictures. I’ve also gotten to go to Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland. And I’ve run into some celebrities as well. I once saw Ryan Gosling while I was out for dinner, which was crazy.

    I’ve gotten to attend Jimmy Kimmel twice, actually. The most recent time I went, Quentin Tarantino was the guest and he was promoting his new movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. In fact, at one point, Leonardo DiCaprio came out and surprised the audience with an invite to come to the movie premiere. So, I went and got to see the movie a few days before it came out. If you go onto YouTube, you can find the video when this happened. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEEkXCCgz2o.

    I got to write and direct one of the short films for our school program while we were out in LA. The film is a science-fiction drama called Virtually in Love, which is sort of like an episode of Black Mirror. The film takes place in the near future and is about a man who is struggling to make a romantic connection in a time where everybody is disconnected due to technology. We had an open casting call and got to work with some really cool LA actors. We had a lot of tight deadlines with making the film but managed to get it done well. It was a great learning experience and made me reflect on what I know about filmmaking and how I can get better. That film will also go through a festival run for a bit and will be released shortly after. 

    Now is your chance to promote yourself! Tell us about your future plans! Any films or big projects in the works? Any fun opportunities?

    Chanse McDuffie and LeJon Woods from a scene in The Bartender and the Drunk directed by Dean Parker

    Dean – I am currently still editing a short film I directed back in the spring that is set to come out sometime this fall. It’s currently titled The Bartender and the Drunk, but that is just a working title. We actually have a Facebook Page you can go check out if you want to follow updates on the film. I am really excited for this to be released. I had a stellar cast and crew, and this is the first short film I’ve directed where I didn’t write the screenplay. We also self-funded this film through GoFundMe and were fortunate enough to reach our goal of $2,500. Once the film is completed, I’ll be using the rest of the budget to send it off to various film festivals.

    Besides that film, I’m going to keep helping out on projects when I get back to school, and my buddy and I are also looking to possibly make a short in the fall as well. After I graduate, I plan to eventually move out to LA with some friends to get started working in the “real world.”

    Now let me ask you some fun, but random questions! What’s your favorite color? Who’s your favorite director? Any hidden talents? What’s your favorite food? Who do you emulate? What’s the last film you saw? Any recent films you have seen that you recommend? Lion King original or Lion King remake? What do you hope to be doing in 5 years?

    Dean – My favorite color is blue. My favorite director is Damien Chazelle. I can sing, but anyone who knows me well knows that’s not a hidden talent. I can also make a really good grilled cheese apparently. My favorite food is a tough question. I like steak and calamari a lot. I’m kind of a picky eater but I’m getting better. I guess I emulate my dad. My sisters tell me that a lot. The last film I saw was The Farewell, which I recommend. I also recommend Booksmart, and Toy Story 4, which is my favorite film of the year so far. I’d definitely pick the original Lion King; the remake was not good at all. In five years, I hope to be working in LA on or at least starting to work on my own feature film, whether or not done independently.

    To keep up with Dean Parker and his film career you can visit deanparkerfilms.com.

    DEAN PARKER’S AWARDS

    VISUAL ARTS SEMI-FINALIST: 2016 Cincinnati Overture Awards

    TOGETHER

    • WINNER: Best College Student Film, 2018 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
    • WINNER: Best in Show – College Division, 2018 American Youth Film Festival
    • NOMINEE: Best Editing, 2018 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
    • NOMINEE: Best Musical Score, 2018 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
    • NOMINEE: Best College Film, 2018 Austin Student Film Festival
    • SEMI-FINALIST: Los Angeles CineFest – November 2017 Edition

    IMAGES

    • WINNER: 60th CINE Golden Eagle Award for Narrative Youth Media
    • WINNER: Best Editing, 2016 All-American High School Film Festival
    • WINNER: Best High School Student Short Film, 2017 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
    • WINNER: Best Youth Film, 2017 Boise Film Festival
    • WINNER: Best Structure, 2017 Premiere Film Festival
    • WINNER: Best High School Film, 2017 UPIKE Film & Media Arts Festival
    • FINALIST: Best Overall Film, 2016 All-American High School Film Festival
    • FINALIST: Best Drama, 2016 All-American High School Film Festival
    • FINALIST: Best Cinematography (Sam Smith), 2016 All-American High School Film Festival
    • NOMINEE: Best Student Film-High School, 2017 Alhambra Theatre Film Festival
    • SEMI-FINALIST: Los Angeles CineFest – August 2016 Edition
    • HONORABLE MENTION: Best Dramatic Student Film, 2017 Lionshead Film Festival
    • 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Nashville Film Festival
    • 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Scout Film Festival
    • 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Benicia Film Festival
    • ​2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Lake Charles Film & Music Festival

    REGRET

    • BEST OF SHOW: 2016 Golden Lion Awards
    • GOLDEN LION AWARD: Narrative Film, 2016 Golden Lion Awards
    • BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (Sam Smith): 2016 Blue Ridge Young Filmmakers Festival
    • BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (Sam Smith): 2017 Premiere Film Festival
    • 2016 OFFICIAL SELECTION: All-American High School Film Festival
    • 2016 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Royal Starr Film Festival
    • ​2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Ballston Spa Film Festival
    • ​2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Lake Charles Film & Media Festival
    • 2016 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Drop Your Shorts – Fall Edition
    • 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Film Forum on the Lake
    • SPECIAL PRESENTATION: 2016 Hoosierdance International Film Festival

    NO LOVE IN LOVELAND

    • ​​SILVER KEY AWARD: 2016 Cincinnati Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
    • 2015 OFFICIAL SELECTION: All-American High School Film Festival
    • 2015 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Film Dayton Festival
    • 2016 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Texas Independent Film Festival
    • ​2016 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Los Angeles CineFest – March 2016 Edition

    2016 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Scout Film Festival

    Dean’s Associated Products​

    Wake Up Mark (2018; Director – Michi Heckler)

    Dean was the script supervisor for the Flat Pop Productions short thriller-comedy: Wake Up Mark. The film is currently in post-production and is expected to be released in 2019. The film is directed by Michi Heckler.

    The Horseman (2018; Director – Annabelle Fisher)

    Dean was the script supervisor of the 419 Productions film: ​The Horseman. The film had its premiere on April 29th at Ohio University. The film was directed by Annabelle Fisher.

    Viceroy (2017; Director – Stone Taul)

    Dean was the location recordist for the short film Viceroy​. The film was directed by Stone Taul

    Emma (2017; Director – Samantha Houtchens)

    Dean was the editor/DIT for the short film Emma. It was created as a part of Ohio University’s film club: Rough Cut Collective. The film was directed by Samantha Houtchens.

     

  • One on One with Jillian Hayes

    One on One with Jillian Hayes

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – With the beginning of a new school year quickly approaching, Loveland’s top athletes have been working hard all summer to perfect their craft! Over the past few years, Loveland High school has become a powerhouse when it comes to sports, producing both collegiate and professional athletes. Well, Loveland High school has done it again! Her name is Jillian Hayes, a 6’1 multi-faceted athlete that averaged 17.3 points and 8 rebounds per game last year. Hayes is not unfamiliar with the idea of competing at the collegiate level, as her mother, Kristi Hayes broke several records in high school and at her alma mater, Drake. Kristi averaged 52 points per game her senior year in high school and went on to become the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year at Drake scoring over 1,500 points during her collegiate career. Hayes’ father, Jonathan Hayes, played 12 years in the NFL and was a tight ends coach for the Cincinnati Bengals. He is the current head coach and general manager of the St. Louis XFL team. Her brother, Jaxson Hayes, was just picked 8th overall in the NBA Draft signing to the New Orleans Pelicans.

    After several collegiate offers, Jillian recently committed to the University of Cincinnati to play Bearcat basketball. As her senior year approaches, there’s no doubt the sky is the limit for her upcoming basketball season with the Loveland Tigers!  

    I jumped at the opportunity to chat one on one with Jillian about her passion for basketball, her love for her family, and her dedication to both athletics and her education. Instead of doing a traditional interview I decided to put a spin on the interview process and do a question and answer forum so that you, the Loveland Magazine readers, could really get to know Jillian Hayes! So sit back, kick your feet up and check out Loveland Magazine’s interview with the basketball superstar herself, Jillian Hayes!

     

    First off congratulations on your most recent accolades and achievements! Tell me what was it like growing up in the Hayes house? Have you always lived in Loveland? 

    Thank you! Growing up in my house we were always on the go, trying to get from one sporting event to the next. My brothers and I grew up playing games and sports with the other neighbor kids in the driveway and the yard. I was born in Norman, Oklahoma but have been raised in Loveland since I was about 2.

     

     

     

    When did your passion for basketball begin? I know both of your parents and your brother are top-notch athletes themselves, is that where the passion came from for the game of basketball?

    I grew up around basketball it was always a part of my life. Through competition – and the more I played, the more I fell in love with it. 

     

     

     

    You are going into a very important year at Loveland High school in regards to education and sports, what are you most excited about? What has your experience been like as a student-athlete at Loveland?

    I’m so excited for one last go around with all of my friends, teammates, and coaches. Being a student-athlete at Loveland has been amazing. We have such a supportive community!

     

     

     

     

    I have chatted with Coach Parker about some of the athletes he has had the pleasure of coaching and he seems to really have a passion for the game of basketball and his athletes. What does Coach Parker mean to you? How has he helped you as a student, athlete, and person?

    Coach Parker is such an amazing coach! You can truly tell how passionate he is for the game and his players just by watching him in games. He brings so much energy! He makes it known from the very beginning that academics come first and are very understanding when it comes to needing to stay after school to make up a test or ask questions. Every day in practice and even outside of practice he continues to push us and is always there to open the gym when we need to use it. Coach Parker really has helped shape me into the person I am today by teaching me various life lessons on and off the court. 

     

     

    Let’s talk about basketball! What position do you play? What position do you prefer? What’s your favorite part about the game of basketball? Do you have a basketball role model?

    I play anywhere from 1 to stretch 4 for Loveland. I’ll play whatever position my coach needs me to, but I mostly play a 3 or stretch 4. I love the competing aspect of it and continuing to challenge myself to become the best player and teammate I can be. My basketball role model would have to be my mom. She averaged 52 points in her senior year of high school and was an All American division 1 player. Not only did her accolades make her great she also had such an amazing basketball IQ and had counter moves for every defender that tried to stop her. 

     

     

    Ok so let’s take a moment to go over your awards and accolades as a basketball player! What are your proudest accolades? Have you been selected to be apart of an elite basketball team or play in any all-star games? It’s okay to brag about yourself for a minute!

    My proudest accolade is getting the chance to play for Coach Heard at UC and getting 3rd in the nation at Nike Nationals. I got the chance to play for an EYBL team for the AAU season. The EYBL is a Nike circuit that has the top competition from all around the country.

     

     

     

    We have heard as a Loveland community about the big announcement….you have committed to The University of Cincinnati to play basketball! Are you excited to play sports at the collegiate level? Was UC your first choice? Talk about your journey to deciding where you wanted to play and why.

    I am thrilled to be able to play division 1 basketball. UC was the perfect fit for me. Every time I stepped on campus it felt like home and I would just light up. The relationship I have with Coach Heard is amazing! We have such a great bond. Coach Heard and the rest of the staff already feel like family!

     

     

     

    Your family is a huge SPORTS family with your mom being a former basketball all-star, your dad being a Bengals coach, and your brother committing to play for the NBA. Do you put pressure on yourself because of your family’s success in sports? If so why and how? What have you learned from your family?

    No, each person in our family has their own story and although we are big competitors we don’t compete against each other, but rather support one another. I have learned everything I know from my family, they truly have shaped me into the person I am today.

     

     

     

    Being an athlete myself I know that we are always reaching higher for bigger and better goals, what are some goals you would like to achieve over the next few years? 

    For my senior year, my goal is to help the team win sectional finals. We’ve come a little short in previous years. I would also like to make it to the NCAA tournament my first year at UC and really go on a run in the tournament.

     

     

     

    What are you doing now to prepare for this year’s basketball season? Do you have any advice for any student-athletes out there that are trying to make it to the collegiate level?

    Training with Coach Keith Braswell, lifting and explosion training. No matter what role you have I think you should always lead with confidence, have fun with it and enjoy every chance you have to be out on the court.

     

     

     

    Let’s get a few fun facts out there about you for our loyal readers! What is your favorite color? What is your basketball pre-game ritual? What’s your favorite food? What is your favorite movie? Do you have a favorite basketball team, if so, who? What are some of your favorite hobbies? What do you LOVE about Loveland? Do you have any favorite Loveland “spots?”

    Black or blue. Listening to music. Sushi. Like Mike. New Orleans Pelicans because my older brother plays for them. I like hanging with my friends and playing volleyball. I love the community because they continue to be supporters of all Loveland’s sports. Two of my favorite spots are Loveland Dairy Whip and Trailside Ice Shack Hawaiian Ice in downtown Loveland.

     

     

    Thank you Jillian for your time. Loveland Magazine will certainly be following you on the volleyball and basketball courts your Senior year. Best of luck in all you do.

  • It’s True Loveland, The NFHS has Announced Basketball Rule Changes!

    It’s True Loveland, The NFHS has Announced Basketball Rule Changes!

    “As the game has become more physical there may be times when tempers flare and cooler heads must prevail. Having more Coaches to help facilitate that In a timely fashion is a win in my book!” –  Loveland High School Varsity Women’s Basketball Coach, Darnell Parker

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Do you know someone who plays high school basketball? If so, you may want to continue reading as the National Federation of State High School Associations announced on June 13th, 7 rules changes, 6 that will go into effect for the 2019-2020 basketball season.

    During an April NFHS committee meeting, all 7 recommended rule revisions were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. The NFHS decided to wait until 2024-2025 to implement one of the 7 rule revisions. This particular revision now states the number on a basketball player’s jersey can no longer be the same color as the jersey itself. Before the NFHS made this change the number on a jersey could be the same color as the jersey if it was bordered by a contrasting color. The NFHS Board of Directors implemented a 5-year plan on this particular revision so that schools are allowed time to budget for new uniforms. Below is the official rule revision:

    3-4-3e (2): The team jersey color itself when bordered with not more than two ¼ inch solid border(s) contrasting with the team jersey color.

    The remaining 6 rule revisions going into effect for 2019-2020 are as follows:

    3-5-4b: A headband is any item that goes around the entire head.  It must be a circular design without extensions.  If worn, only one headband is permitted, it must be worn on the forehead/crown. It must be nonabrasive and unadorned, and it must be no more than 3 inches wide.

    3-5-4d: Add to (d) – Hair control devices are not required to meet color restrictions

    3-5-5: Add Note: NOTE: Provided the shorts are not in conflict with 3-4-5, no drawstring or other part of the shorts intended to maintain them in a normal position causes potential harm to the player or others and wearing of the shorts is not objectionable in exposing the anatomy, there is no restriction on folding or rolling the shorts at the natural waistband seam.

    3-5-8 NEW: MOUTHGUARD

        1. A tooth and mouth protector (intraoral), if worn shall:
        2. include an occlusal (protecting and separating the biting surfaces) portion;
        3. include a labial (protecting the teeth and supporting structures) portion;
        4. cover the posterior teeth with adequate thickness;
        5. It is recommended that the protector be properly fitted, protecting the anterior (leading) dental arch and:
        6. constructed from a model made from an impression of the individual’s teeth, or
        7. constructed and fitted to the individual by impressing the teeth into the tooth and mouth protector itself.
        8. State associations may deem a tooth and mouth protector required equipment.

    Change section 6 to 7; change section 7 to 8.

    9-9-1: Exception: A ball in team control of Team A in the frontcourt that is deflected by a defensive player, which causes the ball to go into the backcourt, may be recovered by either team unless the offense was the last to touch the ball before it went into the backcourt.  If the offense was last to touch the ball in its frontcourt, only the defense can legally recover the basketball. 

    10-5-5 Note: The head coach and any number of assistant coaches may enter the court in the situation where a fight may break out – or has broken out – to prevent the situation from escalating.

    Stop Clock for Jump/Held Ball-Part 3 of the NFHS Basketball Officials Manual-#3: When a held ball occurs, covering official(s) shall stop the clock using signal #2 (straight arm, open palm extended) while simultaneously sounding their whistle. Then both arms are extended straight out, at chest level, with fist clenched. Thumbs are displayed as a part of the signal. The signal is given with both arms moving in an upward motion. Should be followed with a directional signal (See #6) indicating team possession.

    *Occurs when opponents both have their hands on the ball and neither can gain control

    *When an opponent places their hand on the ball and prevents an airborne shooter from passing or releasing the try.

    So you may be one of the many parents or spectators of high school basketball that are asking why revise these rules now? Theresia Wynns, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the Basketball Rules Committee, made sure she acknowledged any revisions that could be controversial or misunderstood at the committee meeting in April. One of the revisions Wynns commented on was Rule 3-5-5, a revision that now allows athletes to roll their uniform shorts. According to Wynns, this new change to the original rule “modernizes the rule and allows players to adjust their shorts in a manner that serves no harm to the game or its integrity.” 

    The NFHS released a rationale on Rule 3-5-5 saying that “rolling of the shorts is only illegal by interpretation, not by the current rule.” The NFHS also stated in the rationale that changing the rule, is an attempt to modernize the rule and allow what players seem to want and what serves as no harm to the game or its integrity. The interpretation was made because allegedly manufacturers did not intend on the shorts to be rolled when in fact many manufacturer reps will tell you that the seams are intentionally made to offer options in the way they are worn.

    A significant Change to control outbreak of fights

    Another revision that is sure to stir up a conversation is assistant coaches now will be able to go onto the court with the head coach

    Loveland Head Coach Darnell Parker

    in an effort to restore order when a fight breaks out among players. Wynns gave a very good rationale as to why the NFHS revised this rule stating that “it can be difficult for officials to separate players involved in a fight on the court.” Wynns added that “this change will allow assistant coaches to enter the court with the head coach to assist officials in regaining control of the situation and restoring player safety.” There has been an outbreak of fights in high school basketball over the past couple of years so the revision of this rule now keeps the players’ safety and the integrity of the game of basketball intact according to the NFHS’s rationale to the rule change. 

    The NFHS said that “it is difficult in our society for officials to be able to help to separate players involved in a fight since our society has become very litigious. Changing the rule to allow the head coach and assistant coaches to assist in these types of situations will help the officials to regain control of the entire situation more quickly and especially in regard to player safety.”

    Loveland Magazine asked Loveland High School Varsity Women’s Basketball Coach, Darnell Parker, what his insight was on the 7 high school basketball rule revisions. 

    “One rule in particular that I am a fan of is 10-5-5. In my opinion, this rule is all about establishing order as quickly as possible!” – Loveland High School Varsity Women’s Basketball Coach, Darnell Parker

    “I’m always excited when the NHFS is making changes that are for the betterment of our game! When I look at these changes, the word that comes to my mind is consistency,” Parker said, “Making our game more uniform and safer should always be a top priority and that is what this batch of rule changes does. One rule in particular that I am a fan of is 10-5-5. In my opinion, this rule is all about establishing order as quickly as possible! As the game has become more physical there may be times when tempers flare and cooler heads must prevail. Having more Coaches to help facilitate that In a timely fashion is a win in my book!”

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  • Loveland High School students bring home Six Cappies

    Loveland High School students bring home Six Cappies

    Luke Rohling (LHS ’19) (above) received awards in two categories: Lead Actor in a Musical and Male Critic.

    The entire cast from Loveland High School’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone performed an excerpt of the award-winning song Toledo Surprise at the Cappies Gala on May 23.

    Loveland, Ohio – After being nominated for 21 Cappies for the fall production of The Drowsy Chaperone, Loveland High School (LHS) students brought home six awards from the annual Cappies Gala at the Aronoff Center on May 23:

    Orchestra – The Drowsy Orchestra

    Ensemble in a Musical – “The Gangsters” – Andrew Hoffmann and Aidan McCracken

    Featured Actor in a Musical – Myles Lamson

    Lead Actor in a Musical – Luke Rohling

    Song – Toledo Surprise 

    Male Critic – Luke Rohling

    The Cappies of Greater Cincinnati recognizes the hard work and talent of the local high school theater community, including young writers, performers, and technical crews. Students who participate in the Cappies program are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, and write and publish reviews. At the conclusion of the program, student critics vote to give awards to their fellow students for outstanding productions, group and individual performances, as well as achievements in various technical categories.

  • [Video] Introducing the Top Ten of the Loveland High School Class of 2019

    [Video] Introducing the Top Ten of the Loveland High School Class of 2019

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School (LHS) Class of 2019 Senior Awards Night was on May 15.

    This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is the introduction of the Top Ten  graduating Seniors in the class.

    1. Alisha Ko (Valedictorian), University of Southern California
    2. Hannah Ackley (Salutatorian), Case Western Reserve University
    3. Megan Pedicini, Johns Hopkins University
    4. Tyler Gray, University of Cincinnati
    5. Andrew Vanderhorst, Miami University
    6. Sophia Muir, Georgia Tech University
    7. Laura Hayes, Purdue University
    8. Savana Walters, Southeastern University
    9. Arianna Richter, University of Cincinnati
    10. Courtney Henthorn, University of Dayton

  • Five Seniors recognized at 2nd annual Loveland High School Armed Forces Signing Day

    Five Seniors recognized at 2nd annual Loveland High School Armed Forces Signing Day

    AJ Bailey, Aaron Borchers, Mason Funk, Kian Palmer and Jack Hampton at the second annual Armed Forces Signing Day ceremony at Loveland High School

    Loveland, Ohio – On Tuesday, April 30, Loveland High School (LHS) celebrated five seniors who have committed to join a branch of the U.S. military upon graduation. The second annual LHS Armed Forces Signing Day recognized the following students at the ceremony:

    AJ Bailey– National Guard

    Aaron Borchers– Army

    Mason Funk– Army

    Jack Hampton– National Guard

    Kian Palmer– National Guard

  • Loveland High School Students nominated for 21 Cappies

    Loveland High School Students nominated for 21 Cappies

    Luke Rohling, here playing “Man in Chair” in the Drowsy Chaperone, is nominated for both Lead Actor in a Musical and Male Critic.

    Loveland, Ohio – Students at Loveland High School (LHS) have been nominated for 21 Cappies for the 2018 production of The Drowsy Chaperone. The awards will be announced at the Cappies Gala on May 23 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Cincinnati.

    Students nominated for the Cappies include:

    Hair & Make-up

    • Adrianna Bell
    • Molly Clemons
    • Anna Geiger

    Sound

    • Evan Bell
    • Kaitlyn Naylor
    • Adam Zdroiewski

    Props

    • Rosa Karl-Chacon
    • Marisa Kelley
    • Cayleigh King
    • Jordan Lawrence

    Lighting

    • Amy Laufersweller
    • Ben Russ
    • Matthew Rychlick
    • Kathryn Taylor

    Sets

    • Lillian DeMellia
    • Hayden Ducker
    • Natalie Heath
    • Ethan Segrist

    Orchestra

    • “The Drowsy Orchestra”

    Stage Management & Stage Crew

    • Noelle Barry
    • Sydney Miller
    • Sam Slyder
    • Samantha Weaver

    Ensemble in a Musical

    • “The Gangsters” –  Andrew Hoffmann and Aidan McCracken

    Featured Actor in Musical

    • Myles Lamson

    Female Dancer

    • Busy Aiken

    Male Dancer

    • Joseph Koehne

    Female Vocalist

    • Demi Sperelakis

    Comic Actress in a Musical

    • Merrick Hummer

    Comic Actor in a Musical

    • Calloway Hefner

    Supporting Actress in a Musical

    • Lillian DeMellia

    Supporting Actor in a Musical

    • Daniel Eilert

    Lead Actress in a Musical

    • Anna Colletto

    Lead Actor in a Musical

    • Luke Rohling

    Song

    • “Toledo Surprise”

    Musical

    • The Drowsy Chaperone

    Male Critic

    • Luke Rohling

    The Cappies Critics and Awards Program strives to recognize Greater Cincinnati’s talented young writers, performers and technical crews. High school theater and journalism students in the program become trained as critics, then attend shows at other schools to write and publish reviews. At the end of each school year, these student critics vote on awards for their fellow students in a list of categories, including outstanding productions, group and individual performances, as well as achievements in various technical categories.

  • Loveland students Talia O’Neal, Sam Richardson, and Joseph Timmerman selected for Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition

    Loveland students Talia O’Neal, Sam Richardson, and Joseph Timmerman selected for Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition

    LHS Junior Talia O’Neal’s photography “Fools and Pools” was selected as one of 300 pieces of art to be displayed at the exhibition in Columbus in April and May.

    Works by Loveland Students to be Displayed at the Ohio Governor’s
    Youth Art Exhibition

    Loveland, Ohio – The artwork of Loveland High School students Talia O’Neal, Sam Richardson, and Joseph Timmerman have been selected for the 2019 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition.

    As one of the top 25 entries overall in the contest, Sam Richardson’s stop motion animation “Bombs Away” has been selected to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence. Out of approximately 11,500 entries by students from throughout Ohio, state jurors selected 300 pieces of art for the actual exhibition, 25 of which will receive this exclusive award.

    LHS Senior Sam Richardson’s stop motion animation “Bombs Away” has earned the Governor’s Award of Excellence.

    LHS Senior Joseph Timmerman’s time lapse video “Wishing You God Speed” will be on display at the 2019 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition.

    The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, now in its 49th year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic development of talented youth in Ohio. Selection of the artwork begins at the regional level. About 2,500 pieces of art advance to the state competition, where it is judged by professional artists and college-level instructors. Seniors whose work is recognized are considered for scholarships by more than 30 universities and colleges of art. The 2019 exhibition will open in April at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, and will close in the end of May.

  • Loveland High School earns award for achieving high female representation in AP® computer science courses

    Loveland High School earns award for achieving high female representation in AP® computer science courses

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School (LHS) has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the award have expanded girls’ access to AP Computer Science courses. Of more than 18,000 secondary schools worldwide that offer AP courses, LHS is one of only 685 – and less than a dozen public high schools in Ohio – to be awarded.

    LHS Principal Peggy Johnson

    “We’re honored by this recognition and are very proud of the achievements of our female students who take computer science,” said LHS Principal Peggy Johnson. “We’re committed to providing our female students with access to AP Computer Science courses to help prepare a more diverse workforce for critical STEM jobs.”

    Schools receiving the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have either 50 percent or higher female representation in one of the two AP computer science courses available, or have a percentage of the female computer science examinees meeting or exceeding that of the school’s female population.

    The AP Computer Science Principles course launch in 2016 was the largest in AP Program history. It has promoted the growth of AP computer science in high schools, and has led to a 135 percent increase in course participation since 2016, broadening STEM career opportunities for more students. The number of female, rural, and underrepresented minority students taking AP computer science exams has more than doubled in that period.

    Providing female students with access to computer science courses contributes to gender parity in the industry’s high-paying jobs, and drives innovation, creativity and competition. According to UNESCO’s Institute of Statistics data, less than 30 percent of the world’s researchers are women; in North America and Western Europe, it is 32 percent. Research shows that women are more likely to pursue a computer science career if they’re given the opportunity to explore it in high school.

  • Wrestling Head Coach Chris Switzer concludes 20 years of coaching at Loveland High School

    Wrestling Head Coach Chris Switzer concludes 20 years of coaching at Loveland High School

    It was Senior Day on  February 16 when Loveland High School Head Wrestling Head Coach Chris Switzer was presented with pillows and a quilt made of tee-shirts that represented his 20 years of coaching. The gifts were made by wrestling parents.

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School (LHS) Wrestling Head Coach Chris Switzer has just finished his 20th season at Loveland. Returning from the 2019 District Championship on March 2, he reflected on the past season and his 20 years of coaching at Loveland:

    Chris Switzer was an accomplished wrestler at Loveland High School in the 1990s.

    “2018-19 was a good season overall. I’m very proud of the fact that we had a lot of obstacles to overcome, especially with injuries and illness, but the boys worked hard, adapted to the bumps in the road, competed well, and pulled together as a team. I am so proud of our seniors for their commitment over the past four years – they all left the Loveland Wrestling Program in a better place than it was four years ago.”

    Born and raised in Loveland himself, Switzer made significant and lasting contributions to the wrestling program while in high school. He was a four-time District Qualifier, two-time District Champion, two-time State Qualifier, and a four-time finalist/ three-time Cincinnati Hills (CHL) League Champ, with a career record of 110-20-1. As a high school junior and senior, in 1993 and 1994 respectively, he was selected First Team for Cincinnati. He then went on to wrestle at the Mount St. Joseph University, where he ended up a four-time National Qualifier and a two-time Academic All-American wrestler.

    Switzer was last awarded “Conference Coach of the Year” in 2018.

    “While still at LHS, I was asked what I wanted to do after college. My response was: ‘teach history at Loveland High School and be the head wrestling coach…’”

    Switzer stayed true to his goals – he has now taught history and coached at Loveland since 1998. He became wrestling head coach at the beginning of the 2003-04 season, when Mike Rich retired from the position after 25 years.

    Looking back over the years and the success of the program, a few highlights stand out: Switzer has coached his team to six league titles, won Sectionals in 2014 and placed second at Districts the same year. He also coached Loveland heavyweight wrestler Andrew Alten to a state title.  But coaching is as much about reflecting on the challenges and understanding that you have to work hard and maintain your commitment to be successful. Wrestling is different by being a one-on-one sport and you have no one else to blame than yourself when things don’t go well. Even so, the importance of the team and its support can’t be overstated.

    “It really does take a village – or in our case, a ‘family,’ ­ ­– to make the wrestling program successful,” said Switzer. “Every year we run two home tournaments over one weekend, and we need lots of support to make that happen: table helpers, setting up and providing food for the hospitality room, moving heavy mats, etc. I am often humbled by everyone’s effort in pulling it all together.”

    The Loveland Wrestling Team after winning the 2018 ECC Championship.

    With a coaching philosophy of “work hard and everything will work itself out… No matter if you win or lose, walk off the mat the same way you walked on,” Switzer is dedicated to continuing to run the Loveland Wrestling Program. His commitment extends beyond the regular season to include attending all youth practices and, for the past 20 years, helping run the off-season Freestyle and Greco Club. He has also taken wrestlers to camp during the summer, including the renowned Jeff Jordan State Champ Camp, for just as long. And, the team works out on open mats and in the weight room for 11 out of the 12 months of the year.

    Coach Chris Switzer was celebrated by his team at the 2019 Eastern Cincinnati Conference Championship in Loveland on February 16. (photo credit: Megan Hogan)

    “I am so honored to coach here at Loveland,” said Switzer. “It is such as big part of who I am. I love what I do, and can’t think of a better place to coach. I love the competition, the grind, the interactions, the friendships, the winning tradition, and the pride of being the head coach of the Loveland Wrestling Program. Hopefully, I have another 20 years left in me!”