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Loveland City School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday February 4th

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 4th.

Feb 3, 2022
Poll ‘Should Loveland Schools declare a “Mon’Dey Hangover Holiday” after Super Bowl Sun’Dey?

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Feb 1, 2022
Are you a Student With a Passion for Journalism? Apply to our Internship Program!
by Cassie Mattia

Loveland, Ohio – Are you a student that has a passion for the world of Journalism? Do you often ask yourself how will I get the experience I need to get into a great college Journalism program? Well, look no further! Loveland Magazine is looking for both motivated and creative students that have the work ethic it takes to thrive in Journalism!

It is tough as a student to get career-based experience before filling out college applications so here at Loveland Magazine, we want to give students the necessary tools to stand out to the colleges their applying for! In our internship program, students will be able to get hands-on experience in all things Journalism including editing, developing a story, videography, conducting on-camera interviews, photography, advertising/marketing, social media content, media law, and much much more. The intern will also get the opportunity to shadow special events, assignments, and on-camera interviews! We want the next generation to thrive and succeed in their career paths and we feel this is the best way for us to impact the future of Journalism!

We have reached out to many of the local high schools to spread the word about our internship program, but if you know of a student, an organization, or school that would benefit from this internship please feel free to reach out and we can supply you with our internship flyers!

Although we may not fill all of the intern positions we would of course like to gain at least 2 new interns for 2022! Here are the following internships available:
- Social Media Specialist
- Sports News Intern
- School News Intern
- Editorial Intern
If you’re a student, a parent of a student, or simply just know of someone who would be a great candidate for one of our internships, click here to email us! If you are an organization or a school that is interested in hanging up our internship flyers in your building click the email link above!

Get real Journalism experience taught by professionally trained Journalists through Loveland Magazine’s internship program today! Let’s help our youth thrive!
Jan 14, 2022

Loveland parents: “Hey all, It’s time to take our combined effort and show our Superintendent and School Board what is important.”

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland parents Leah Marcus and Becca Moates say, “Hey all, It’s time to take our combined effort and show our Superintendent and School Board what is important.” They wrote a template letter, a petition, with the help of who they call a super IT friend to solicit support to help them protect school children, teachers, and the community by performing the following COVID 19 related steps.

Read the below letter.
Open your email client and start a new email by clicking this link.
- This will send email to board@lovelandschools.org and broadwmi@lovelandschools.org
Copy the contents of the below template and paste it into the body of the email message.
Add your name and additilal comment to the bottom of the document.
Share your voice by hitting send.

Moates adds, “I can’t stress enough how important it is as a community for us to come together around this. Our healthcare systems are drowning and we are hurting our most vulnerable if we don’t act.”

Dear Superintendent and School Board Members,

I am writing as a resident of the Loveland City School District to urge you, our Superintendent and elected School Board members, to maintain the all staff and PreK through 6th grade universal indoor masking requirements, scheduled to end January 18, 2021. I am also writing to request that the current universal indoor masking requirement be expanded to include students in grades 7 -12.

This request is being made in consideration of the recent COVID-19 Omicron variant case surge, which has been shown to be more transmissible and contagious than previous variants.

The Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Department of Education, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC, and locally, the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, recently provided clear guidance for universal masking in schools and in the community. Universal indoor masking, in addition to vaccination and boosters for those eligible, are strongly recommended as the best tools, especially when used in tandem, for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and the current variant.

The pandemic also continues to take a toll on our children’s and educators’ mental health. Since the pandemic began, rates of psychological distress among young people, including anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders have increased substantially. There is much to be done and each of us has a part to play. Supporting the mental health of youth will require a community effort to address challenges, strengthen the resilience of young people, support their families, and mitigate the pandemic’s mental health impact.

As a resident of the Loveland City School District, I am asking that you consider the following actions:

1. Maintain universal indoor masking for all staff.
2. Maintain Universal indoor masking for all students Pre-K through Grade 6.
3. Expand universal indoor masking requirements to include students in grades 7 - 12.
4. Identify a threshold for educator and/or student absence at which the district will move forward with a remote learning plan.
5. Increase the frequency with which you report to the public student and educator absences as well as individuals positive for COVID.
6. Create and promote safe, positive, and affirming school environments which are inclusive and supportive of student’s social, emotional, and cultural needs.
7. Provide key administrative, educator, and paraprofessional staff with the necessary training to recognize signs of changes in mental and physical health among students.
8. Provide Mental health gatekeeper training so that staff and peers take appropriate action when needed.
9. Support the mental health of all school personnel, including providing competitive wages, time off, access to well paid substitute teachers, regularly assessing staff well-being, and integrating measures to help personnel maintain their own empathy, compassion, and ability to create positive environments for students.

As superintendent and elected school board members, your roles include the evaluation of district operations, interpretations of public health policies, and health service delivery.

My role as a district resident is to help our district leadership identify the areas in need of protection, prioritization, and planning to keep Loveland City School District safe and in school: Universal Indoor Mask Requirements and adequate Mental Health Support for Students and Staff.

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References for Information:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/omicrons-effect-wont-be-as-mild-as-hoped1/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-coronavirus-cases-hit-record-high-2021-12-29/
https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-12-17/kansas-city-hospitals-are-full-again-omicron-has-arrived-and-doctors-are-begging-for-your-help
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Jan 9, 2022

Jett Stevens, a 2020 graduate of LHS, will perform in Tournament of Roses Honor Marching Band

Here is news of a Loveland High School 2020 graduate from the FaceBook Page of the Loveland Music Boosters

Go Jett!! Thank you for representing Loveland Music Programs, Loveland Schools and the Loveland Community!

Photo provided by Loveland Music Boosters

Jett Stevens, a 2020 graduate of LHS, auditioned during his senior year for the BOA Tournament of Roses Honor Marching Band.

Unfortunately, the 2021 Rose Bowl parade was canceled due to COVID and any member from that band was invited to the participate in 2022’s Rose Bowl Parade.

Jett is playing snare drum in the #BOATOR22 band. This year’s BOA Honor Marching Band has 300+ members from 40+ states and Jett is representing Loveland High School and the State of Ohio.

The theme of the Rose Bowl parade is ‘DREAM. BELIEVE. ACHIEVE.’ Jett is spending a week in Southern California, where he will have rehearsals, performances at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest and Disneyland, special activities and Tournament of Roses parade.

While in Loveland, Jett participated in Mallet Madness, LMS concert Bands, LMS Stage Band, LHS Marching Band, LHS Show Choir Band, and LHS Wind Symphony. Additionally, Jett played in the Orchestra pit for several musicals and with the LHS Orchestra during the Holiday concerts.

Jett is now a Sophomore at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, double majoring in Music Performance (percussion) and Jazz Studies (drumset).

Watch the 2022 Rose Parade begins at 11am ET on New Year’s Day to catch Jett doing what he loves!

Highlights of Jett’s trip

Bandfest Performance:

The band’s debut performance will be at the Pasadena
City College Stadium as specially-invited bands from around the nation perform for boosters and fans in this thrilling field show exhibition sponsored by the Rose Parade Music Committee.

Float Viewing:

Here’s a chance to see the floats up close and get a better idea of the type of detail and workmanship that makes them so spectacular.

Disneyland Parade: The Bands of America Honor Band will spend a magical evening marching through the streets of Disneyland. It’s unforgettable!

Griffith Observatory:

Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Griffith Observatory is a Los Angeles landmark and worldwide tourist destination for over a million visitors a year. It’s filled with opportunities to observe, learn, and be inspired. Look through a telescope, check out the exhibit halls and the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, or enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. Find something to eat or drink at the cafe or buy a fun memento at the gift shop.

Huntington Beach & Pier:

Known as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach first hit the map in 1914 when Hawaiian surfer George Freeth demonstrated surfing at the new concrete pier. Home to countless surf legends and miles of pristine beaches, Huntington Beach draws over 11 million visitors each year. Measuring 1,850 feet in length, the iconic Huntington Beach Pier is one of the longest piers on the West Coast. A leisurely stroll offers stunning panoramic views of Catalina Island, Newport Beach, Long Beach, San Pedro; and, of course, photo ops.

Tournament of Roses Parade®:

This world-famous 5.5-mile parade of beauty takes place along Pasadena’s Colorado Boulevard. The parade features bands from around the world and some of the most spectacular floats imaginable! This is a favorite for millions who set time aside every year to view this internationally televised event.

Disneyland: The Bands of America Honor Band will have a magical performance in Disneyland. It will be unforgettable!

California Adventure: California is a place where fun and adventure are a way of life, and the same is true of Disney’s California Adventure theme park. From the moment you enter, you’ll be immersed in one exciting experience after another as you discover the splendor of the land, the cultural richness of the people, and the free- spirited nature of the California lifestyle.

Dec 29, 2021
[Video] Hugs for Coach Parker Night at Loveland High School
by David Miller

David Miller is the Publisher of Loveland Magazine

Loveland, Ohio – In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you will get a feel for what it was like to be in the Loveland High School gym Friday night as Loveland Women’s Head Basketball Coach Darnell Parker received a community hug on the eve of his leaving for the Cleveland Clinic for cancer surgery.

His team and their parents gave him an emotional sendoff as well as raised dollars to help pay his hospital bills with a split-the-pot raffle and half-court shots.

Coach Parker sends along his greetings and thanks in a brief interview and basketball mom Jessica Early talks about the evening’s event.

The popular coach will undergo surgery to remove cancer in both his Liver and Colon.

Couldn’t make it to the game… visit the GoFundMe page and give to this worthy cause so our beloved friend with his young family can afford the expenses of their journey to Cleveland and their cancer cure journey.

Photos by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2021
Dec 19, 2021

LHS Grad Jillian Hayes and the UC Bearcat Women’s Basketball Team Claim the Kendle Cup Again!

by Cassie Mattia

Cincinnati, Ohio – How about them Bearcats?!

The UC Women’s Basketball team grabbed a huge victory on Saturday beating the Xavier Muskateers, 82-73, in the 2021 Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout at Fifth Third Back Arena. This was the 43rd time Cincinnati and Xavier competed for the Kendle cup (the Crosstown Shootout trophy) making the Bearcats 26-17 in the rivalry series. Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard is now 3-0 against Xavier since taking the head coach position. After the win on Saturday, UC is now 5-4 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

Former Loveland High School (LHS) stand-out student-athlete Jillian Hayes has not only helped the Bearcats grab some big wins already this year, but is also making a name for herself in the AAC and the world of women’s college basketball! Hayes’ senior year at LHS was one for the books as she averaged 18.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 2 assists, and 3.1 steals per game. With those stats, Hayes was named the 2019-2020 Eastern Cincinnati Conference Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Year, 1st Team All-ECC, and LHS’s All-Time Leading Scorer (1,412), and Leading Rebounder (778). She also led the Loveland Tigers to back-to-back ECC Titles and an OHSAA Sectional Title in 2020.

Hayes not only succeeded on the basketball court at LHS she also achieved top honors in the classroom receiving an Academic Pin for her G.P.A, and recognition for her leadership and sportsmanship earning her The Principal’s Award-Outstanding Female and the OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award.

Going into her Freshman season with the UC Bearcats Women’s Basketball Team, Hayes was selected as the No. 116 prospect in the 2020 class by the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and was ranked as a 4-star recruit by Prospects Nation. Hayes definitely did not disappoint her Freshman year with the Bearcats despite the COVID-19 obstacles averaging 7.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks earning her a spot on the AAC All-Freshman Team. Hayes not only had 20 starts her Freshman season she also placed 1st among the AAC Freshman class in blocks (1.1), 2nd in defensive rebounds (4.4), and 3rd in minutes played (32.3) and assists (2.7). Hayes led the Bearcats team in steals (34) and ranked 3rd in points (182), rebounds (126), and blocks (26).

Since graduating from LHS, Hayes has had a couple of big goals in mind one being to make it to the NCAA Tournament. Thus far in her sophomore season as a team captain, she has made it very clear as to what her personal and team goals are as she has already put up double digits in points in 4 games this season. Check out Hayes’ top games thus far in her sophomore season!

December 1st against Central Michigan (Win 59-54) – 23 points, 5 rebounds, 9/15 FG

November 27th against OSU (Loss 50-86) 16 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal

November 16th against Ohio Win 62-73, 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals

November 10th against Alabama A&M Win 73-60, 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals

Here at Loveland Magazine we love celebrating the successes of former LHS graduates, so we decided to take a trip down to Cincinnati to watch Hayes compete in the 2021 Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout. Wow were we impressed with Hayes’s ability to be a leader and produce stats that led the Bearcats to an 82-73 victory!

Hayes ended the game with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 assists, most of the stats coming in the final 4 minutes of the game, as she said, “I knew I had to turn it on and produce to get us a win!” At the half, Xavier was up 32-31, due mostly to the Bearcats 14 turnovers and 32.4 Field Goal percentage. Xavier also outrebounded the Bearcats 27-18.

Once the 2nd half of the Crosstown Shootout began Hayes and the Bearcats began to outperform Xavier. In the 4th quarter alone Cincinnati outscored Xavier, 32-20, and made 60% of their shots raising their total field goal percentage for the game to 42.4%! Cincinnati’s bench also stepped it up towards the end of the game accumulating 43 points compared to Xavier’s 9 points.

Securing the Kendle Cup wasn’t the only milestone for the Bearcats as they also had their highest-scoring game of the season, tied their season-best for 3-point shots made (6), and had 4 Bearcats for the 2nd time this season score in the double digits. Hayes said she hopes this momentum continues right into the NCAA tournament, which has been a goal of hers since she committed to playing basketball at Cincinnati.

After the Bearcats claimed the Kendle Cup once again, Loveland Magazine TV got the opportunity to interview Jillian Hayes post-game to talk about the victory, her role as a team captain, and what she believes UC will achieve this season! So without further ado, we bring to you several exclusive Crosstown Shootout videos and a one-on-one interview with UC Bearcat Sophomore Jillian Hayes!

Xavier 73

##	Player	GS	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	ORB-DRB	REB	PF	A	TO	BLK	STL	PTS
10	Beeler,Shaila	*	35	7-15	0-1	9-10	2-2	4	2	5	3	1	1	23
01	Clark,Nia	*	37	5-11	3-7	5-7	2-2	4	3	2	4	0	0	18
44	Townsend,Ayanna	*	33	3-6	0-0	3-4	5-4	9	4	0	2	1	2	9
11	Satterfield,Kaelynn	*	23	4-10	0-0	0-1	2-6	8	4	3	2	0	0	8
15	Scarlett,Mackayla	*	27	2-8	1-2	1-2	3-2	5	5	1	2	0	1	6
02	Hayes,Mikayla		18	0-2	0-0	5-8	2-2	4	1	0	2	2	0	5
23	Harris,Aanaya		23	1-4	0-0	0-0	0-6	6	4	3	4	0	1	2
30	Prenger,Courtney		4	1-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2
TM	TEAM		0	0-0	0-0	0-0	2-0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0
	TOTALS	–	200	23-57	4-10	23-32	18-24	42	24	14	20	4	5	73

Team Summary	FG	3PT	FT
1st Quarter	5-15	2-3	6-8
33.33 %	66.67 %	75.00 %
2nd Quarter	6-13	0-2	2-4
46.15 %	0.00 %	50.00 %
3rd Quarter	9-14	1-1	2-3
64.29 %	100.00 %	66.67 %
4th Quarter	3-15	1-4	13-17
20.00 %	25.00 %	76.47 %
Total	23-57	4-10	23-32
	40.4 %	40.0 %	71.9 %

Technical Fouls: none	Second Chance Points: 12	Scores Tied: 5 time(s)
Points in the Paint: 28	Fast Break Points: 13	Lead Changed: 5 time(s)
Points off Turnovers: 3	Bench Points: 9

Cincinnati 82

##	Player	GS	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	ORB-DRB	REB	PF	A	TO	BLK	STL	PTS
15	Niang,Arame	*	20	6-13	0-1	2-3	1-4	5	4	0	1	2	0	14
02	Levy,Akira	*	28	3-7	0-0	7-8	1-3	4	3	7	4	1	1	13
20	Hayes,Jillian	*	32	3-13	0-0	3-3	3-4	7	5	4	1	2	3	9
04	Milton,Braylyn	*	13	1-6	0-1	1-3	0-1	1	1	0	0	0	1	3
31	Dean,Nevaeh	*	9	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
01	Wilson,Caitlyn		31	5-12	4-10	1-1	0-2	2	2	2	2	0	3	15
22	Williams,Malea		18	6-6	2-2	0-2	1-1	2	3	1	0	2	0	14
10	Scott,Jadyn		14	1-2	0-0	4-4	4-1	5	1	0	1	0	0	6
03	Scott,Jada		12	2-2	0-0	0-1	1-1	2	1	3	0	0	0	4
42	Craig,Clarissa		12	1-3	0-0	0-0	2-0	2	1	0	1	0	0	2
05	Elfatairy,Lojain		11	0-1	0-1	2-2	0-1	1	0	2	0	0	0	2
TM	TEAM		0	0-0	0-0	0-0	2-2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
	TOTALS	–	200	28-66	6-15	20-27	15-20	35	22	20	10	7	8	82

Team Summary	FG	3PT	FT
1st Quarter	6-18	2-3	1-1
33.33 %	66.67 %	100.00 %
2nd Quarter	5-16	2-4	4-7
31.25 %	50.00 %	57.14 %
3rd Quarter	8-17	2-7	1-1
47.06 %	28.57 %	100.00 %
4th Quarter	9-15	0-1	14-18
60.00 %	0.00 %	77.78 %
Total	28-66	6-15	20-27
	42.4 %	40.0 %	74.1 %

Technical Fouls: none	Second Chance Points: 14	Scores Tied: 5 time(s)
Points in the Paint: 34	Fast Break Points: 7	Lead Changed: 5 time(s)
Points off Turnovers: 18	Bench Points: 43

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Dec 16, 2021

[Highlight Reel] LHS Women’s and Men’s basketball

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School Women’s and Men’s varsity basketball teams are into their 2nd and 3rd weeks of their season.

The Women are currently 3-2 (3-1) and host Winton Woods 5-1 (3-1) tonight at 7:30 in their Chuck Schmidt Gymnasium. Josie Early is the Tiger’s leading scorer averaging 10.4 points/game followed by Olivia Raby with a 9.6 average. The women are fresh off three last-minute victories – Kings in overtime 47-46, West Clermont 33-30, and last Saturday, Walnut Hills 39-36.

The Men 3-1 (1-1) traveled to Kings last night and brought home a 68-60 victory provided by the hot 3-pt shooting of Jack Sauer who shot 6 for 7 from behind the arc, and Ben Kirlin who was 4 for 7. Sauer finished with 19, followed by Dylan Schwinn with 18, and Kirlin with 15. They play next this Friday at home against West Clermont 0-1 (0-1).

Jack Sauer is averaging 12.5, Brayden Frietch 11.5, and Dylan Schwinn 9.8.

Here is a highlight reel of both teams in action as they began their season.

Dec 8, 2021
Annual Loveland HS Men’s Lax Alumni Game

by David Miller

Loveland, Ohio – Coach Mike Cotsonas from Loveland Boys Youth Lacrosse wants to remind the community about the Annual Loveland High School Men’s Lax Alumni Game.

It will take place on November 26 (always day after Thanksgiving) at Tiger Stadium and is sponsored by the youth Lax program.

Mike says it is, “Just a great way to get our boys lax alumni, friends, and family together to celebrate the history, tradition, and success of the program.” He adds, ” The last four years the Loveland alumni game has become the most successful in the area, and we want to keep that tradition alive.”

The event has been renamed the Ben Morrison ‘20 Memorial Classic, and all proceeds go to support the scholarship in his name. No registration or fee is required. Mike said, “Just come on out”.

The organizers will “pass the helmet” and all donations go to support the Ben Morrison Scholarship. “It’s a great cause, and the youth program and the Loveland HS Lacrosse Alumni Association are excited to support this effort to remember one of our own, ” said Cotsonas. “Hope to see you the day after Thanksgiving at Tiger Stadium at Noon.”

Nov 15, 2021
Paul Laufersweiler honors Veterans

EDITOR’S NOTE:

This story was originally published one year ago for the 2020 Veterans Day.

by David Miller

Symmes Township, Ohio – Paul Laufersweiler said he has skin in the game and mentions his grandfather and uncle. Paul recorded this message about what Veterans Day means to him last Sunday at the Veterans’ memorial plaza at the Home of the Brave Park in Symmes Township.

Paul Laufersweiler is a ninth-grader at Loveland High School. He plays clarinet in their marching band and was recently cast in their radio play production of A Christmas Carol. His favorite classes are Honors Biology and AP Human Geography.

Paul said that if we think about the struggles Veterans have faced, we can be brave enough to overcome those we face today. He encourages us to, take time to thank veterans, “And since they did all they could to protect us let’s do what we can to help protect each other.”

David Miller, a combat veteran, is the Publisher of Loveland Magazine and served in Vietnam in 1969.

Nov 11, 2021