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  • Hannah Ackley delivers the salutatory address at Loveland High School Graduation

    Hannah Ackley delivers the salutatory address at Loveland High School Graduation

     

  • Jackson Popp gives the President’s Address at Loveland High School Graduation

    Jackson Popp gives the President’s Address at Loveland High School Graduation

  • Let us introduce to you the Loveland High School Class of 2019

    Let us introduce to you the Loveland High School Class of 2019

    Zach Jacobs celebrates his graduation

    Photo by Sam Smith

    In these two LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos, you can watch from the floor level of the Xavier University Cintas Center as the Seniors of the 2019 Loveland High School Class of 2019 enter for their commencement exercise and leave as distinguished graduates who have successfully completed their course of study. [Sunday May 26, 2019]

    The music was provided by a full string/brass orchestra of Loveland non-seniors, directed by Geoff Miller.

    Before

    AFTER!

    Also take a look at these photos from the ceremony by Loveland photographer, Sam Smith:

    Photo essay: Loveland says goodbye to class of 2019

     

     

    These awards, scholarships, and academic, music, art, and athletic honors were announced in a ceremony on May 15 at the High School.

     

     

  • Loveland High School Track Stars, Miya Brines and Jordan Morrison, Finish Strong at the State Tournament

    Loveland High School Track Stars, Miya Brines and Jordan Morrison, Finish Strong at the State Tournament

    Coach Brant is on the left, Coach Williams is on the right, and Coach Laughman is in the center above Miya Brines.

    by Cassie Mattia

    Columbus, Ohio – The Loveland High School Women’s Track and Field team sent 3 athletes to represent the Tigers at the OHSAA State Track and Field Tournament in Columbus, Ohio over the weekend. Miya Brines, Jordan Morrison, and Kaitlyn Andrews raced their way into the state tournament after placing 5th at the Regional Tournament in the 100-meter hurdles, the 300-meter hurdles, and the 200-meter dash.

    The school held a state tournament send off for Brines, Morrison, and Andrews Friday afternoon. Students, staff and family members showed their love and support for the Lady Tigers in a confetti-covered Loveland High School Fitness Center. Students held up whole made signs and “made some noise” as the 3 track stars enjoyed cookies and words of encouragement from peers, teachers, and coaches. Below are some of the tweets wishing Brines, Morrison, and Andrews good luck before leaving for the state tournament.

    Coach Brant  @CoachLbrant

    What a grand send-off for the State Track and Field Meet! Thank you @LovTigers_AD for all you’ve done for @TrackLoveland this season! Good luck, girls! Go, Tigers!

    LovelandAthletics @LovTigers_AD

    Great State Send Off for 3 track STARS! Miya, Jordan, & Kaitlyn are on their way to Columbus for the State @OHSAASports Track Meet! #TigerNation is PROUD of you! Go Tigers!

    The three Tigers made their way to the Jesse Owens Stadium at The Ohio State University and competed in their preliminary races on Friday evening.

    Miya Brines, the Tiger’s 100-meter hurdler, ran an outstanding race and not only shattered the school record with a time of 14.72 seconds but also qualified for finals with a 6th place finish. Brines qualifying finish was also her personal best time for the season in the 100-meter hurdles. The previous record for the 100-meter hurdles was held by Gabby Dierling in 2016 with a time of 14.90 seconds.

    Kaitlyn Andrews, who ran a personal best time of 25.06 seconds to qualify to compete in the 200-meter dash, was not able to participate due to an injury she sustained right before the meet.

    Jordan Morrison, who qualified for the 300-meter hurdle state prelims with a personal best time of 45.37, finished her season strong at the state meet running a 46.78. Check out the tweet from one of the many Loveland track supporters that were at the state meet Friday.

    Jenifer Dell @Dellometry

    After a long delay, our ⁦@TrackLoveland⁩ state runners get to warm up! Go Tigers!! ⁦@LHSTigrInCharge⁩

    Miya Brines on the podium at the Jesse Owens Stadium to receive her medal.

    On Saturday Brines made her way down to the track to compete in the finals of the 100-meter hurdles. Brines finished the race with a 14.70, beating her school record and her personal best time. Brines earned a 4th place finish qualifying her to medal on the podium! Those who came to watch the Lady Tigers compete celebrated Brines accolades through tweets on Saturday. Check out some of the tweets Loveland Magazine found!

    Loveland Girls Track @TrackLoveland

    Miya Brines made finals & set a school record!! She ran a 14.72!!

    Loveland Girls Track

    @TrackLoveland

    MIYA BRINES GOT FOURTH AT STATE!! she beat her record and got a 14.70!!

    LovelandAthletics

    @LovTigers_AD

    Congratulations Miya Brines! Running a 4th Place 14.70 in the OHSAA State Meet 100 Hurdles. Go Tigers!

    Loveland Magazine would like to congratulate Miya Brines, Kaitlyn Andrews, and Jordan Morrison on an incredible season! We wish them the best in their next endeavors! If you would like to check out what’s going on with the Loveland Girls Track Team you can visit their Twitter page at https://twitter.com/TrackLoveland or website at www.lovelandgirlstrack.com. 

  • Photo essay: Loveland says goodbye to class of 2019

    Photo essay: Loveland says goodbye to class of 2019

    by Sam Smith

    Xavier Cintas Center- Cincinnati, OH- Sunday, May 26th: a day students and parents alike anticipated for thirteen years. 12:30pm: a canopy of 365 black caps and orange tassels filed into rows along the floor of the Xavier University Cintas Center. As the Loveland class of 2019 slipped into their alphabetical-order seats, students shared glances of equal glee and nervous anticipation.

    Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse and Principal Peggy Johnson

    Students and parents were greeted by a full string/brass orchestra of Loveland non-seniors, a multi-class performance unusual in years past. Band teacher Geoff Miller conducted a many-minute rendition of Pomp and Circumstance.

    Soon after the Loveland class of 2019 was seated, class representative Jordan Morrison offered a welcome. Class representative Meghan Lolli introduced guests and lead The National Anthem, followed by class president Jackson Tyler Popp’s presidential address.

    Between speeches, Loveland’s 2019 choral Senior Ensemble sang Irish Blessing, a long-running tradition. Hannah Ackley followed the performance with her salutatory address.

    Valedictorian Seung-Min Ko addresses peers and parents
    Students move their tassels to signify their graduation
    Post- Loveland Students throw their caps as confetti rains down

     

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    Jarvis Global is an investment advisory firm in Symmes Township, Ohio which offers private portfolio management and retirement services to high net worth individuals.

     

     

  • ‘Liiife’ is within the borders of this black and white double exposure by Joseph Timmerman

    ‘Liiife’ is within the borders of this black and white double exposure by Joseph Timmerman

    Loveland, Ohio – Here is a new photograph from resident Joseph Timmerman.

    ‘Liiife’ is within the borders of this black and white double exposure. I used Ilford HP5 Plus film when shooting these two photos — Laine’s face and a tree in my backyard — which share a single exposure. When I put the roll of film in my camera, I wanted to capture 24 portraits, underexposed in studio lighting, to fill the roll. Then, I chose to reel it back in to the point where the first exposure returned to the beginning, and capture 24 nature/lifestyle photos to randomly share a place on the film with the original portraits. The overarching risk factor of losing some personal pictures was left behind after developing the film and seeing what had come to life in the process.

    – Joseph Timmerman

  • What’s In Loveland’s DNA presents first on-camera interview with 650 Fitness owner John Kennedy

    What’s In Loveland’s DNA presents first on-camera interview with 650 Fitness owner John Kennedy

    Cassie Mattia us a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Former Loveland baseball standout, John Kennedy, joined the Loveland Magazine team to share his story on just what it took to build his very own business right here in Loveland. Kennedy, who was born and raised in Loveland, has seen a tremendous amount of growth of his personal training gym, 650 Fitness and is in the middle of an expansion.

    I had to hear Kennedy’s story so we asked him to be our first What’s In Loveland’s DNA on-camera interview for LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV!

    Need your inspiration for today? Click below to check out the exclusive interview with young entrepreneur John Kennedy and you may just get the itch to build your own business right here in LOVE-land!

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  • Troop 44326 from Loveland donated boxes of cookies for Meals on Wheels

    Troop 44326 from Loveland donated boxes of cookies for Meals on Wheels

    A good news story from Clermont Senior Services

    Troop 44326, from Loveland, stopped by the Meals on Wheels Kitchen, to deliver donated boxes of cookies for Meals on Wheels customers.

    The troop sold nearly 2,000 boxes of cookies and their customers donated 100 to the Meals on Wheels program. Each troop is able to choose their own charity to whom they will donate the cookies. Troop 44326 chose Clermont Senior Services, because they wanted to make a difference in the lives of older adults. Each cookie treat delivered to a Meals on Wheels customer, will arrive with a handmade card to wish them well.

    The troop will use the money they raised from cookie sales to fund their trip to camp, an experience they all expressed great excitement toward.

    During their visit to the Meals on Wheels kitchen, the girls learned all about the Meals on Wheels program, its customers and other ways they can lend a hand helping older adults in our community.

    About Clermont Senior Services

    Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for older adults by providing a broad range of home and community based services, enabling them to remain as active and independent as possible.

    Clermont Senior Services is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving older adults. We are your source for information on services for seniors, age 60 and over, who live in Clermont County, Ohio.

    For over forty years, Clermont Senior Services has been providing and coordinating in-home and community based services, enabling older

    adults to live independently for as long as possible. We also serve as an information and referral source for seniors, as well as their families and caregivers.

    ‘Service With Heart’ is the benchmark of our service provided by professionally trained, caring, compassionate staff.

  • Loveland HS hosts 2019 senior parade [Photo Album]

    Loveland HS hosts 2019 senior parade [Photo Album]

    by Sam Smith

    Loveland, Ohio – On Friday, May 24th, Loveland High School seniors participated in the long-running annual senior parade. In their final hurrah, the budding adults hauled a number of inspired floats ranging from a dad-themed grill-out in the back of a pickup truck to a large boat to a moving string quartet.

    The senior parade moved via blocked road and police escort from Castle Skateland to Loveland High School at 8:45 AM. Upon arrival, seniors were awarded in superlatives and enjoyed burgers and hot dogs at the annual cookout. Firefighters sprayed water on a slip-and-slide down the front lawn as 2019 Seniors enjoyed their final day at Loveland High School.

    Photos by Loveland Magazine writer/editor David Miller showcase the parade from the vantage point of the Loveland Primary/Elementary Campus on Loveland Madeira Road. Enthusiastic Elementary students gathered on the sidewalk to congratulate the graduating Class of 2019.

    Students graduated on Sunday, May 26th in the Xavier Cintas Center.

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    Jarvis Global is an investment advisory firm in Symmes Township, Ohio which offers private portfolio management and retirement services to high net worth individuals.

     

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