Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education has altered its summer meeting schedule to accommodate timelines with the County Auditor and the Board of Elections to support the work of the facility master plan.
June 25: Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Loveland Intermediate School (LIS) Media Center, 757 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland, OH 45140
July 22: Board Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the LIS Media Center (Added to calendar.)
July 26: Board Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the LIS Media Center (Added to calendar.)
August 6: Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the LIS Media Center
The complete board meeting schedule can be found at Lovelandschools.org under Board of Education. Minutes from each board meeting are posted once approved by the Board of Education at a regular meeting.
Editor’s Note: The photos in the original version of this story were not of Hanna Wenger. The story was corrected on 6/12/19
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Tigers have developed quite the reputation in the world of athletics this year, grabbing once again several post-season honors. Now Junior, Hanna Wenger, one of Loveland’s top Women’s Lacrosse players, received The OSLA Division 1 First Team All-State Honors and 2019 Loveland High School grad Zach Segal, a member of the Tigers Baseball Team, received Honorable Mention, SWOBCA All-City Honors. Below are a few tweets from the Eastern Cincinnati Conference congratulating Wenger and Segal on their honors.
(3 of 3) West Clermont’s Gavin Pitts (Second Team) and Bailey Bravo and Trevor Conley (Honorable Mention); and Loveland’s Zach Segal (Honorable Mention). Congratulations!
Segal ended his senior season as a Loveland Tiger with a bang placing very high in the ECC with his individual statistics. Segal pitched 9 games with a 3 and 5 win-loss record, a 46.1 IP, which earned him 3rd place in the ECC, and a 1.5 ERA. Segal earned 3rd place in the ECC for strikeouts as well totaling out with 58 for the season. Segal also received First Team All ECC Honors. Other Tigers who grabbed awards were Carson Deer, who earned Second Team All ECC and Matt Westley, who received Honorable Mention Honors.
Wenger had an incredible sophomore season as a Loveland Women’s Lacrosse player as the Tigers came in second in the ECC with a 4-1 record in ECC matches and a 13-3 record overall. On top of Wenger’s First Team All-State Honors, she grabbed ECC Player of the Year and OSLA Division I First Team All-Region Honors along with her teammate Carly Wilhoite. Wenger’s teammates Josey Storm earned All-Region Second Team Honors and Maggie Nance received All-Region Honorable Mention.
Loveland Lacrosse head coach Ryan Hanson
“Hanna is a phenomenal athlete and has a tremendous passion for the game. The number one thing that everyone always notices about Hanna is that she always has a smile on her face while playing lacrosse. This isn’t an I am goofing off smile, or I am just out here to have fun and not try hard smile. This is the most genuine I love this sport smile,” Loveland head coach Ryan Hanson told Loveland Magazine.
Wenger was ranked among the top Women’s Lacrosse athletes in the ECC with her offensive statistics. Wenger totaled 44 goals and 26 assists for the season averaging 3.67 goals per game and 2.17 assists per game. Wenger ranked 3rd in the ECC in assists.
Head coach Hanson also said that Hanna Wenger is the ultimate competitor and whenever given the option at practice she wants to continue playing. He said that the coaching staff jokes that although the practice is “only” 2 hours a night, they don’t think Hanna would complain if they practiced four hours each night. He added that her love for the sport and desire to always want to improve herself shows every moment she steps on the field. “She isn’t just talented in one facet, Hanna is one of the most complete lacrosse players we have ever coached. She doesn’t work to be good in just one area, she wants to master every skill. When you have natural talent, a drive to be the best, and a passion for the game, you get Hanna Wenger.” He said it was no surprise that she was named ECC Women’s Lacrosse MVP, 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-District, and 1st Team All-State both her Freshman and Sophomore years.
Last December, Zach Segal, signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at the University of Cincinnati.
Here are photos of Hanna Wenger in her game against Mason on May 20.
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:
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.
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.
The community’s collective vision for the student experience at Loveland
by Andrea Conner (Director of Teaching and Learning), Eric Dool (Director of Student Services) and David Knapp (Director of Technology and Innovation).
What skills do children and young people need in today’s rapidly changing, interconnected and diverse world? Over the past school year, the Teaching and Learning team at Loveland City Schools has met with more than 800 students, staff and community members to pose the question of what skills and experiences we want our children to possess as they graduate from Loveland High School. From these meetings, the Portrait of a Tiger has evolved, identifying the collective vision that expresses the community’s aspirations for all our students.
Andrea Conner
We have systematically collected the feedback we received and diligently taken notes as we’ve shadowed our youngest students through their days at school. We’ve spoken to hundreds of elementary, intermediate, middle and high school students about what matters to them and how school can become more relevant in their lives.
The Portrait of a Tiger encourages us to strive beyond the focus on high-stakes testing and grades, and comprehensively look at the skills students need to develop early to be successful in society and the workforce later. It is based on the “Portrait of a Graduate” – a concept developed by 21st century leader in education, Battelle for Kids – and is a first step toward transforming our school system so that it creates an all-embracing experience for students that allows them to develop the competencies that will make them thrive as effective, life-long learners.
David Knapp
The Portrait of a Tiger is a commitment to our students and will serve as a compass for the Loveland City School District, providing strategic direction for everyone involved in the education of our Tigers. It will continue to steer us in the right direction through professional learning for staff, our guaranteed and viable curriculum, and through Innovative Instructional Grants that will be awarded to trailblazing educators who embrace the challenge of change.
Eric Dool
To learn more about the Portrait of a Tiger, feel free to contact the Loveland City School District Teaching and Learning team. Email or phone (513) 683-5600 Phone.
Andrea Conner, Director of Teaching and Learning Eric Dool, Director of Student Services David Knapp, Director of Technology and Innovation
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School held its fourth annual Fine Arts Signing Day to celebrate the 18 seniors who have committed to continuing their art and music studies in college. The ceremony took place in the main gym at Loveland High School on Tuesday, May 7. The following students were recognized:
Samantha Aldrich – University of Cincinnati (DAAP – Architecture) Kyra Bowman – College for Creative Studies (Photography) Olivia Buell – The Modern College of Design Sydney Cree – University of Cincinnati (DAAP Interior Design) Evan Dial – University of Delaware (Oboe Performance) Ethan Diver – University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (Jazz Studies) Curtis Feder – Ohio University (Broadcast, Journalism & Music Performance) Kayla Gibbins – University of Cincinnati (DAAP – Communication Design) Isabella Huelsman – Ohio University (Scripps College of Communication) Hannah Karp – University of Cincinnati (DAAP Industrial Design) Jensen Knecht – University of Cincinnati (Scripps College of Communication) Hunter Lindemann – Xavier University (Music Education) Cara Noel – The Ohio State University (Microbiology & Music) Caelan Quigley – The Ohio State University (Mechanical Engineering & Music) Samuel Richardson – Bowling Green State University (Digital Arts with a specialization in Computer Animation & Video) Eric Round – Miami University (Athletic Training & Saxophone Performance) Sarah Stevens – University of Cincinnati (DAAP – Communication Design) Joe Timmerman – Ohio University (Scripps College of Communication)
Loveland, Ohio – The Spring Sports season at Loveland High School is nearing a close. Here is a recap and continuing play for each team.
Men’s Tennis
Sectionals took place on May 7th at the ATP (Lindner Tennis Center). Advancing from Sectionals to Districts are Senior Captain, Matt Huether and Junior, Alex Ditchen in Men’s Doubles. Sophomore, Connor Ruble, has a District qualifying match this Friday, 5/10, versus Fairfield. District seeding matches will take place on Saturday, 5/11 at the ATP at 8:30 AM.
Men’s Baseball
Baseball hosts Hamilton on May 14th in their First Round Sectional matchup. The team currently sits at 10-11 (5-8 in the ECC) but have won 7 of their last 8 games.
Women’s Fastpitch
Fastpitch currently sits at 4-19 (3-9 in the ECC) and look to close out the season strong. They are led by Junior, Katelyn Kramer who is hitting .462 with 5 home runs.
Track
Both Men’s and Women’s Track have their ECC Conference meet tomorrow, 5/8 and Friday, 5/10 at Anderson. Loveland looks to win the ECC Championship for the first time since 2017 (Men’s) and for the first time as a program (Women’s). (No results are available on the Conference Web Site, however you can find the latest Tiger results as the meet progresses on Twitter. Loveland Athletics LovelandAthletics @LovTigers_AD)
Men’s Lacrosse
Men’s Lacrosse currently sit at 4-11 (2-2 in the ECC) and have won 2 of their last 4 games. They are currently tied with Turpin for 3rd in the ECC.
Women’s Lacrosse
Women’s Lacrosse currently sit at 10-2 (3-1 in the ECC) and have won 8 of their last 9 games. They currently sit in 2nd in the ECC and look to finish off their regular season on a strong note.
AJ Bailey, Aaron Borchers, Mason Funk, Kian Palmer and Jack Hampton at the second annual Armed Forces Signing Day ceremony at Loveland High School
Loveland, Ohio – On Tuesday, April 30, Loveland High School (LHS) celebrated five seniors who have committed to join a branch of the U.S. military upon graduation. The second annual LHS Armed Forces Signing Day recognized the following students at the ceremony:
Lilly Rohling (on the left) and Rachel Noe, both members of the Loveland High School Art Club, worked together to paint Lilly’s winning design on a plan rain barrel.
Loveland, Ohio – Ruthie Timman, eighth grader at Loveland Middle School, and Lilly Rohling, sophomore at Loveland High School, have earned the honor of contributing their designed rain barrels for the 7thAnnual Rain Barrel Art Benefit Auction, held as part of “Party for the Planet” at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Ruthie Timman (on the right) involved family, friends, her science teacher Catherine Rudisell, and classmates as she worked on her rain barrel project. Here she is with her friend A.J. Dahlquist.
“I entered the contest because I love art and wanted to see if mine was good enough to make it through, and it did,” said Ruthie, who liked the idea that it would also benefit the zoo and help save local water. “My design idea came from going to Anna Maria Island with my family, where we kayaked and saw manatees. They came right up to us and were super gentle. They are also unique animals and not as popular as the common zoo animals, like tigers, giraffes, and elephants.”
Forty local artists – about half of them students and the other half professional or hobby artists – have revamped typical green, dull and drab rain barrels into creative and colorful accent pieces for the garden. All barrels will be on display at the zoo throughout the month of April, leading up to the last day of the silent auction which was held on April 25.
The Rain Barrel Art Project began as an initiative to promote the use of rain barrels, which help conserve water and save money. The project continues to educate citizens on environmental issues, including storm water runoff, watersheds and water conservation. Art teachers around town have taken it on as an annual project for their students, who are often passionate about the environment.
“Environmental protection and preservation are very important to me and I liked the idea of combining art with environmental work.”
“Loveland High School’s Art Club has done this project in the past and I was encouraged to bring in a design,” said Lilly. “Environmental protection and preservation are very important to me and I liked the idea of combining art with environmental work. I love the Earth and always try to do my part in protecting it. Even something seemingly as small as one barrel can do so much good in the long run for our environment.”
Proceeds from the rain barrel auction will be used to further environmental education and awareness.
by Cassie Mattia
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