Steve Bow marched in the Loveland Memorial Day Parade
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio– Taps Across America is the National Moment of Remembrance and annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3 PM local time on Memorial Day, to pause for one minute to remember those who have died in military service to the United States.
The time was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying time off from work for the national holiday. The Moment was first proclaimed in May 2000 for Memorial Day that year and was put in law by the United States Congress in December 2000.
Loveland resident Steve Bow played Taps at the site of the newly restored WWII Honor Roll in the AM during its dedication following his walking in uniform in Loveland’s parade and playing at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial during the annual service there.
Claudia Bow at the Loveland Memorial Day ceremony
Steve is the Assistant State Director of Bugles Across America which provides “live” Taps whenever veterans need to be honored. They never charge a fee for the service.
He returned to the honor roll at 3 PM to participate in Taps Across America. After playing, Steve cupped his ear and said to the small gathering, “Someone is playing Taps.” As he listened more intently he pointed to the Veterans’ Memorial just down the street and off he went.
At the memorial, he met Steve Pride who was also participating in Taps Across America. Pride and his wife decided to drive around playing Taps and ended up in Loveland a few minutes past 3 PM. Pride who lives in West Chester is a trumpet professor at Miami University and is 2nd Trumpet with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He has played with the orchestra for forty-one years.
Steve Bow’s daughter Claudia, a Loveland High School graduate now studying at Northern Kentucky University, and also a participant in Bugles Across America, recorded the “Echo Taps” you will see in this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video.
Loveland, Ohio – For the 1st time in Loveland High School history, two State qualifiers will be running in the same event at the Ohio Track and Field Championship. Sophomore, Madison Conatser (2:20.50) and Junior, Jessie Gibbins (2:20.60) placed 3rd and 4th respectively in the 800 meter run at the Regional Championships. The pair also qualified in the 4×800 meter relay team with teammates Emmy Sager, and Sarah Madix.
The track and field state tournament is Friday and Saturday at three Central Ohio high schools, since Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University is not available due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Division I meet, featuring the Tiger athletes will be held at Hilliard Darby High School. State meet running events live on the NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/states/OHTournament Schedule
Based on his time in the 1600 meter run, Junior, Ryan Chevalier qualified for an at large spot . He also qualified in the 3200 meter relay with teammates, J.P. Tew, Brady Steiner, and Ajay Stutz.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Georgia Tech baseball was lauded in the annual end-of-year Atlantic Coast Conference honors as four student-athletes were named all-conference, the league announced Monday.
The Yellow Jackets’ and Loveland High School grad, Luke Waddell was a first-team selection.
Rated as the No. 7 shortstop in the country, Waddellhas been Georgia Tech’s table setter and lockdown defender throughout the regular season. As tough-nosed at the plate as he is in the field, the Loveland, Ohio native is currently the toughest to strikeout in the ACC and the sixth-toughest in the nation, averaging 14.2 at-bats per strikeout. He’s second on the team with a .322 average and six home runs, and has a .419 on-base percentage. He’s also eighth in the ACC in double plays fielded (25). Waddell has been red-hot in the month of May, leading the team by hitting .431 and reaching base at a .508 clip.
Before Tech: A three-sport athlete at Loveland High School … Was a four-year letterwinner and a two-time team captain in baseball under head coach Ken Reed … Rated as the No. 3 shortstop and the No. 11 overall prospect in the state of Ohio for the class of 2017 by Perfect Game … Also ranked as high as No. 141 nationally overall at the shortstop position by PG … A 2017 Rawlings-Perfect Game honorable mention all-American … Also a 2017 central region honorable mention selection by PG … A two-time Perfect Game underclassmen high honorable mention all-American (2015, 2016) … A two-time All-Ohio all-state selection and a two-time all-district honoree … Named the 2017 Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) Baseball Athlete of the Year his senior season … Also a four-time ECC first-team all-conference selection on the baseball diamond … Played in the 2017 East vs. West All-Star game … Holds the school record in career games played, hits and doubles … Helped lead his Loveland High School team to a 21-6 overall record and a 13-3 conference record in 2016 as a junior …
Also lettered in football and basketball at Loveland High School … Led his football team to the state championship title, district title and ECC conference title in 2013 … Holds the Loveland High School football records in career rushing yards, receiving yards, touchdowns and points scored … Also holds the football school records with the most rushing yards and touchdowns in a single season … Tabbed a MaxPreps second-team freshman all-American in 2013 on the football field … Also a four-time first-team all-conference selection in football … A member of the Midland Redskins summer team for three seasons … A member of the National Honor Society and the high honor roll.
2020 CoSIDA/Google Cloud Second-Team Academic All-American 2020 CoSIDA/Google Cloud First-Team Academic All-District 2019-20 ACC Academic Honor Roll 2019 Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Semifinalist 2019 All-ACC Academic Team 2018-19 ACC Academic Honor Roll 2017-18 ACC Academic Honor Roll
2020 (Junior): Started all 16 games at shortstop as one of the nation’s top table setters … Hit .300 for the year, recording 18 hits – including four extra-base knocks – for nine RBI … Drew seven walks to average a .419 on-base percentage during his junior campaign … Struck out just seven times, drawing seven walks as well … Led the team by reaching base each of the final 10 games of the season … Finished the year on a five-game hitting streak – good for fourth-longest on the team … Finished tied for second with four multi-hit games … Went 2-for-3 in the season opener against St. Peter’s (Feb. 14) … Drove in two runs on two hits against Ohio State (Feb. 21) … Recorded three hits, including an RBI double at then-No. 4 Georgia (Feb. 28) … Drove in three runs on his lone home run of the season, coming against Tennessee Tech (March 3) … Also had two hits in the ACC opener against Virginia Tech (March 6) … Knocked in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of Game 2 during the ACC’s opening weekend against Virginia Tech (March 7).
2019 (Sophomore): Appeared in 58 games, starting in all of them … Started year at second base before moving to shortstop full-time against Virginia (March 16), forming one of the most dynamic middle infield duo with teammate Austin Wilhite for the season … Finished the season hitting .322 with 75 hits, 12 doubles, two triples and homers for 34 RBI … Held the team’s longest hitting streak (14) and reached base streak (39) … One of the toughest to strikeout in the nation, averaging 10.6 at-bats per strikeout, which was good for third in the ACC and 45th in the country … struck out in back-to-back games only twice all year … Hit .321 in May to close out the regular-season … Hit .337 in 19 road games, amassing 28 hits, three doubles a triple and 10 RBI to reach base .417 percent … Struck out just 10 times in 83 at-bats on the road … Hit .318 for the month of April, striking out just seven times in 66 at-bats … Finished the season with 20 multi-hit games, including two four-hit performances … Had one of his best games in the elimination game of the Atlanta Regional, facing Coastal Carolina (June 2) where he went 4-fot-5 with two runs and a walk … Also went 4-for-6 with one RBI and two runs at eventual Athens Regional team Mercer (March 19 … Recorded three hits and an RBI against Miami (Fla.) (March 12), while also stealing a base in the rubber match game … Caught fire against Virginia, going 3-for-5 for two RBI on March 16 before going 2-for-3 for one RBI and three runs on March 17 … Finished 3-for-5 to help Tech clinch the series at then-No. 4 and eventual College World Series team Louisville (March 23) … Also helped Tech clinch Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate against Georgia (April 23), going 3-for-4 for three RBI, finishing a home run away from a cycle in front of the largest regular-season college baseball crowd (18,861) … Recorded back-to-back two-hit games in the ACC Tournament (Duke – May 24; NC State – May 25), scoring three times against Duke … Drew three walks five times on the season to amass 45 on the year (Northwestern – March 2; at Louisville – March 24; Notre Dame – March 31; Clemson – April 26; Western Carolina – May 3) … Spent his offseason competing on the USA Collegiate National Team, one of only five ACC players to help lead the United States to an 8-6 record in Japan … Hit .320 over the course of the 14 games, getting 16 hits, three doubles and five RBI, reaching base .404 … Was first Yellow Jacket to make Collegiate National Team since Derek Dietrich in 2008.
2018 (Freshman): Played in 42 games, making 31 starts on the season as a true freshman … Saw time at third base, second base and shortstop throughout the year … Hit .283 with a home run, a triple, eight doubles, 10 walks, 10 RBIs and 20 runs scored … Posted an on-base percentage of .348 on the season … Recorded a season-high five-game hitting streak and a six-game on-base streak for the year … Totaled nine multi-hit games and two multi-RBI games … Made his collegiate debut in the season opener versus Minnesota (Feb. 16) … Picked up his first career hit in the opening-weekend contest versus Bradley (Feb. 17), going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and a run scored … Also drove in two RBIs in the road win at Georgia Southern (Feb. 20) … Scored a season-high two runs in the Friday night win against Virginia Tech (March 16), going 2-for-4 with a home run … Went 2-for-4 with a run scored in game two of the doubleheader with Dartmouth (Feb. 24) … Also went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in the home win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Feb. 27) … Was a combined 4-for-11 with a double and three runs scored in the series win over Illinois-Chicago (March 2-4) … Went 3-for-12 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored in three starts versus Virginia Tech (March 16-18) … Drove in an RBI and scored a run in the Jackets’ home win over No. 6 Auburn (March 20) … Went 1-for-1 with a triple in game one versus Miami (March 30) before leaving the game with an injury … Was 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in the double-digit win over Kennesaw State (April 18) … Went a combined 3-for-9 with two doubles, a walk and two runs scored in the ACC series at No. 8 North Carolina (April 20-22) … Was also 3-for-9 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in the series win over Wake Forest (April 27-29) … Went a perfect 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored off the bench in Tech’s regular-season finale versus No. 10 Duke (May 19).
Personal: Has an older brother … Also lived in Memphis, Tenn. … Enjoys playing ping pong … Chose Tech because of the coaching staff, the great academics and the chance to play in the ACC … Intends to major in business administration.
Loveland, Ohio – Thursday, May 27th the Loveland Tigers fought hard for the regional title against Mason High School, a very even match-up. The game could’ve gone either way, but the women fought hard and won 11-10.
The game started and finished very back and forth. Just a few minutes into the game it was 2-1 Loveland. Then they were tied at 3. Every second of the game counted with Loveland and Mason constantly scoring a goal to tie or one-up the other team.
Watch this highlight video of the Loveland women’s lacrosse team in its game vs Mason
This proved true all the way to the final 5 minutes of the game with Carly Wilhoite (senior) scoring Loveland’s 10th goal and Mason scoring their 10th goal shortly after.
Josey Storm (senior) shot the team’s winning goal after the team ran the clock down to 2 minutes. These final minutes afterward were extremely frantic with Mason pushing for a goal to tie the game and Loveland trying to run the ball until the time would run out.
With just 12 seconds left, Mason’s goalie launched the ball to her teammates when Elly Steinbrunner (sophomore) jumped in from defense and intercepted the ball. Unfortunately, a time-out was called by Mason’s coach before Elly got the ball, so Mason still had the ball in their possession.
At this point, there were 7 seconds left in the game, but the time was reset back to the 12 seconds before the goalie threw the ball. Loveland and Mason huddled up to devise their strategies for the final seconds of the game. Mason still had a chance to tie the game up.
Mason ran straight to the goal, but unfortunately for them, shot the ball way too far. After being passed the ball, Maggie Nance (senior goalie) held it for the final 3 seconds. Thus, the Loveland Women’s Lacrosse Team beat Mason 11-10, winning regionals and moving on to the semi-finals.
The Tigers will be playing the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks at Mason High School on Wednesday, June 2nd. Dublin beat Upper Arlington 11-9, a major upset for the 10-time state champions.
Dublin Senior Ashleigh Rothe is on the MaxPreps State leaderboard in Goals in 8th position. She is followed by team mates, Seniors Avery Schwab in 9th and Amanda Bailey, 13th). Avery Swab is #4 in assists. Sophia Schwab is #19 on the leaderboard in assists.
Loveland, Ohio – LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV was live today around noontime at Loveland High School for the pep rally held for Tiger athletes competing in State tournaments.
Girls Track
4×800 – Madison Conatser, Jessie Gibbins, Sarah Madix, Emmy Sager, and Ally Colegate (alternate) Shot Put – Sophia Kapszukiwicz Pole Vault – Nia Gruffydd 800 – Madison Conatser and Jessie Gibbins 3200 – Emmy Sager
Boys Track
4 x 800 – JP Tew, Brady Steiner, Ajay Stutz, Ryan Chevalier, and alternates Ethan Smith and Cayden Dyer)
1600m run – Ryan Chevalier
400m dash – JP Tew
300m Intermediate Hurdles – Aaron Schuetter
4 x 400 – Aaron Schuetter, Dylan Schwinn, Ryan Chevalier, JP Tew, and alternates Trey Powell and Jesse Jenkins)
Long Jump – Dylan Schwinn
High Jump – Ryan Hetzel
Men’s Volleyball
Gavin Miller, Mason Mueller, Owen Huynh, Evan Miller, Ben Kirlin, Stone Thole, Thomas Dennedy, Daniel Westermeyer, Eric Keldsen, Tyler Miller-Bross, Ryan Griswold, Cole Ewert, Nathan Bayliff, and Andrew Klenke.
Women’s Lacrosse
Allie Despotakis, Abbie Miller, Skylar Mosconi, Olivia Powers, Babs Dwyer, Josey Storm, Alex Nunn, Carly Wilhoite, Skylar Lundeen, Alex Miller, Claire Zeigler, Katie Beasley, Grace Nunn, Julia Parker, Bella Dillhoff, Isabella Huff, Nicole Christian, Maggie Nance, Hanna Wenger, Amelia Macura, Abby Richardson, and Elly Steinbrunner.
Loveland, Ohio – After defeating Sycamore 18-9 Monday at Tiger Stadium the Loveland High School Women’s Lacrosse team (16-4) will have the home-field advantage as they defend their home-turf against Mason (18-3) on Thursday evening.
The Regional Championship game will start at 6 PM.
Loveland secured its third ECC championship with a perfect 7-0 record in conference play this season.
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 Loveland High School Senior Class of 2021 held their Graduation Bike Ride through the halls of the school on Friday morning and David Miller took LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV to broadcast it live on FaceBook.
In the photo above is retiring Principal Peggy Johnson taking a retirement ride throughout the building before the Seniors entered the building on bicycles, skateboards, rip-boards, and razors.
Loveland, Ohio – This is the livestream link for the Class of 2021 Commencement Exercise to be held at the Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University today May 22nd at 11 AM. https://cintascenter.com/livestream
LOVELAND, OHIO – This story was originally published in Loveland Magazine on Monday, May 31, 2004.
The graduation ceremony for Loveland High School was held Saturday at the Cintas Center at Xavier University.
Eight-two percent of the graduates will attend colleges from Grambling, “Ole Miss,” Colorado, and Penn State and the graduating class earned more than $5,700,000.00 in scholarships according to Principal Chuck LaFata.
Isaac Elking was Valedictorian and Chris Cirone was Salutatorian. Two hundred sixty-nine graduated and sixty-seven graduates received Honors Diplomas.
Valedictorian, Isaac Elking spoke to his fellow students.
Assistant Principal David Eads congratulates Sidne Mays
Loveland City School District Superintendant, Dr. Kevin Boys encouraging the graduating class of 2004.
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