David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
Listen to the emotional account as Tori Morrison tells you how she finally summed up the emotional courage to meet the man who received Ben’s liver and kidneys
by David Miller
On September 22, Tori Morrison and Kate Jackson came to the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio at the Simpson Farmhouse to talk about a new initiative of the Ben Morrison Fund. Morrison is the President and Treasurer of the Fund and Jackson is a member of the Board.
The fund was established after Morrison lost her son Ben and his battle with his hidden mental health problems. Ben took his life by suicide in 2021. To honor Ben and help erase the stigma of pain and struggles with mental health, the fund was established to fight for others and fight against that stigma to help make sure no one feels alone.
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“Ben’s continuing legacy will not be one of loss, but as a lifesaver through organ donation, as a loyal friend and stalwart teammate and a man of deep compassion for others. His legacy will go on through the Ben Morrison Fund and through those of us who serve that cause and carry him with us to take care to light the way out of darkness for others and spark hope to always continue your story.”
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The Ben Morrison Memorial Fund is committed to providing scholarships to graduating seniors from Loveland High School. They are dedicated to erasing the stigma of mental health struggles, opening conversations, and offering lifelines to help save the lives of young people in crisis.
The Ben Morrison Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
In this interview, my guests will tell you about Ben and the life of giving and kindness he led, most of it not obvious to his mother Tori. She tells how “onery” Ben could be, typical of teenagers not allowing parents to know their true selves.
Tori tells you that when Ben got his driver’s license she encouraged him to sign up to be an organ donor and asked him if he would. Ben would never answer her, his cantankerous nature was a tease. Tori and Ben’s father never knew he had signed the form until in the hospital after Ben took his life they asked them if it would be OK to harvest some of Ben’s organs. Realizing then that to their surprise Ben wanted that too, without hesitation they agreed.
Listen as Tori reveals for the first time how the donor process works and how she became emotionally strong enough to agree to meet the man who received Ben’s liver and kidneys.
Tori has now determined, because of the suggestion by Kate, that the current Loveland High School students don’t know what attributes Ben had that so enamored his class and teammates to him, and Ben’s Way would be a good vehicle to keep his legacy alive.
• Ben spoke up for others.
• He was unselfish.
• A leader, and protector.
• A young person who led by example and modeled hard work and resilience.
• Ben treated others with acceptance, kindness, and encouragement.
These attributes were revealed to them through the applications and actual words of the students who applied for the 21 scholarships the fund has awarded. Kate tells a story about being inspired after witnessing a young student one day that reminded her of Ben in the kind way he was treating a “special needs” child. Kate says, “Well number one, this is something Ben would do, and number two, this child should be recognized for doing something so positive in a world that’s not always so positive.” The child had done something, Ben’s way.
Watch Tori and Kate tell you how Ben’s Way will transform life and lives at Loveland High School.
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Ben may have been one of those unrecognized/uncounted victims of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Covid was hard for Ben, as for all those seniors. He didn’t get his final lacrosse season, prom, graduation, or grad parties, and life changed in so many ways. He didn’t know what his next chapter should be. But later that year, he decided to become a Firefighter and go to community college. He didn’t get to start those chapters. For some reason we will never know, maybe a bad day, a moment of self-doubt, an offhand comment that cut too deep, some inner turmoil or unspoken conflict, our Ben, a boy who never expressed depression nor showed signs of any form of struggle with mental illness, was suddenly and without explanation gone from our lives forever.
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Kate Jackson was a football “Team Mom” and her son was a teammate of Ben when they played for Loveland High School. Ben also competed in lacrosse. Jackson said, “Ben was an important part of my son’s life and an important part of my life and Tori became likewise an important part of my life.”
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Become a Ben’s Way Sponsor
As a sponsor of Ben’s Way, you will help us bring this initiative to more schools. Students that are chosen will receive a $25 gift card.
if you would like to sponsor Ben’s Way at a school, or you would like to bring Ben’s Way to your school, please send an email to BensWayInitiative@gmail.com
On Saturday, September 29 Cappy’s Wine and Spirits is hosting a fundraiser for the Ben Morrison Fund featuring the Chuckies in Love band playing the “ultimate throwback tunes, bringing you the iconic sounds of the 70s & 80s”.
Watch Chuckies in Love…
Become a Ben’s Way Sponsor
As a sponsor of Ben’s Way, you will help us bring this initiative to more schools. Students that are chosen will receive a $25 gift card.
if you would like to sponsor Ben’s Way at a school, or you would like to bring Ben’s Way to your school, please send an email to BensWayInitiative@gmail.com
Our kind and attentive reader Tori Morrison alerted us that we left out the last 2 pages of awards when this story was first published. Thank you so much Tori! We apologize to those students that received scholarships and were not acknowledged.
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Top 10 Academic Seniors in Accending Order
Photos by Loveland Magazine
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Loveland, Ohio – Each May Loveland High School sets aside an evening of pageantry to honor its current graduating class. A near-capacity crowd of graduating students, teachers, staff, parents, siblings, and grandparents gathered Tuesday, May 2nd to honor the Top Ten academic students. Other Seniors were called to center stage to receive awards and scholarships. Most of the scholarships announced were presented by Loveland civic organizations that have spent the last year raising money. Many of the scholarships are awarded by a regional organization; all, recognizing academic excellence, and community and school involvement.
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Loveland, Ohio – 366 Loveland High School Seniors are members of the Class of 2022 and they graduated yesterday, May, 21, at the Cintas Center at Xavier University.
The Senior Awards Ceremony for the class happened on May 3. The school celebrated the Top 10 Seniors, called out accomplishments in everything from citizenship to spirit, and presented many scholarships, including the ones awarded by local individuals and organizations.
Governor Mike DeWine emphasized that keeping kids in school, in-person, five days a week, remains a priority. He said, “We know that the best way to do that is to get students vaccinated. In addition to protecting kids from the severe effects of the virus, students who are vaccinated, do not have to quarantine if exposed, which means they won’t miss out on school.”
To encourage eligible children to get vaccinated, DeWine on Friday announced the Ohio Vax-2-School program, which will be open to Ohioans between the ages of 12 and 25, and will be similar to the scholarship portion of the successful Vax-a-Million program. Prizes will include 50 scholarships worth $10,000 each and five $100,000 scholarships to an Ohio college or university for career or technical education. Prizes will be announced Monday through Friday beginning the week of October 11th.
More details will be announced, including how to register, in the coming days.
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 – On Wednesday, Loveland High School held a “virtual” Senior Awards Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class. The celebration usually takes place annually before a standing-room crowd in the Ron DeWitt Auditorium.
Principal Peggy Johnson
The evening usually starts with a ceremonial procession of the scholars and they are greeted by the applause of their families and teachers. Then, Principal Peggy Johnson calls 10 of those seniors to sit in chairs on the stage under pennants representing the college or university each will attend. One-by-one the students are announced ending with the “Top Senior” of the graduating class.
This is also the night when students and parents receive the surprise announcement of awards and scholarships presented by local individuals, community groups, and even state and national honors. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship dollars are announced on this nite.
The movie below was created by Loveland Magazine from a slide show the school put together to celebrate the accomplishments of their Senior Class.
Loveland Magazine sends our congratulations to the students, parents, teachers, counselors, and all the other staff who support these students. And, to Principal Johnson, her assistants, and supporting staff.
This has been a wonderful group of scholars to be around this year and we so appreciate the hospitality and respect they demonstrate toward us and their fellow students. Thank you, parents and teachers, for nurturing such an incredible group of young adults! We look forward to hearing about their promising future endeavors.
Read about the graduation plans for the Class of 2020, keeping in mind that the plan has evolved and has been tweaked, such as now allowing 6 family members to attend.
Loveland Athletic Boosters (LAB) help to make a difference in the lives of over 900 local athletes and their families by offering $19,000 worth of scholarships annually, providing sports equipment, and enhancing athletic events. LAB has been invaluable to administrative budgets and taxpayers over the years by gifting field turf and a fitness center to the Loveland School District. Keeping facilities up to date is vital to keeping the district competitive on and off the field. Strong athletic programs breed the competitive spirit that crosses over to strong academics and a stronger community. Join us for a night of fun by celebrating Tiger Pride and help LAB continue to Build Tradition.
Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Who wouldn’t want to learn about a community built on “Love?” Loveland’s Clerk of Courts, Misty Cheshire, and Loveland U Director, Ray Kingsbury, joined Loveland Magazine at the Loveland Magazine TV studio to talk about the program that Mayor Kathy Bailey said, “City Council is committed to finding ways to help our residents understand the decisions we make, become more involved, and connect with the community; this program accomplishes all these goals and more.”
In this interview, you can meet Ray and Misty and understand what they love about Loveland.
Loveland U will be an interactive adult learning environment with minimal lecture time that focuses on finding ways to help Loveland residents understand obtain first-hand knowledge and provide valuable input and feedback into the issues, plans, and activities of the Loveland community.
Loveland U’s purpose is to provide a way for residents to become more involved and connect with the community.
Spots for the Loveland U experience are limited! Check out the interview with Cheshire and Kingsbury to find out how you can secure your Loveland U spot! Oh and don’t worry the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, thanks to an anonymous, but very generous person is giving out scholarships for those who want to participate in the Loveland U experience, but need a sponsor to take on their 99 dollar participation fee – a fee that offsets the cost associated with the materials and meals for the sessions. After viewing the interview if this is something you’re interested in, email info@lmrchamberalliance.org or call 513-683-1544.
For everyone else:
If you have any questions, contact, Ray Kingsbury, Loveland U Director, at rkingsbury@lovelandoh.gov, or by phone 513-774-3090.
The City of Loveland, along with partners, Little Miami Conservancy, Loveland City Schools, Loveland Stage Company, and Loveland Museum Center have joined forces to launch Loveland U.Limited to just 25 participants, Loveland U will utilize an interactive adult learning environment with minimal lecture time.
Thursday, September 12Restoring Loveland’s Front Porchatthe Loveland Museum Center
Saturday, September 21 Navigating Our National Wild and Scenic River & Riverfront Developmentwith Little Miami Conservancy
Wednesday, September 25 Joining the Loveland Stage Company for A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Loveland Stage Company
Thursday, October 3 Connecting with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department to Feel the Heat
Thursday, October 10 Discovering A Citizen’s Role in the Downtown Plan
Thursday, October 17 Diving into NIMBYs, CAVE people and Financial Reckoning
Wednesday, October 23 Painting Our Portrait of a Tigerwith Loveland City Schools
Wednesday, October 30 Standing Behind the Badgewith the Loveland Police Department
Saturday, November 9 Proceeding with Caution – Work in Progress!with Loveland Public Works
Thursday, November 14 Celebrating your journey at Loveland U Graduation…Lovin Life
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:
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Initiative has awarded 22 college scholarships to high-school graduates living in the Loveland City School District over the years. Due to the success of the Christmas Toy Store last year, the Tracy L. Johnson Scholarship committee selected Maria Reich to receive the $1,500 scholarship. The Loveland Initiative celebrates her outstanding community service and academic excellence. She was presented with a certificate at the Loveland High School academic awards night on May 15.
The scholarship fund is in the memory of Tracy L. Johnson, a past resident of Westover Village. Tracy was a young, talented woman who died from Muscular Dystrophy before realizing her dream to finish college.
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Photo essay: Loveland says goodbye to class of 2019
Loveland Magazine is a sponsor of the Christmas Toy Store and the Tracy L. Johnson Scholarship.