Loveland High School Event Wows Those Who Attended!
Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland.
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – After having to reschedule due to severe winter weather, Loveland High School finally hosted the 2019 State of the Schools event on March 20th. The event had so much success last year, the Loveland School District wanted to make sure the focus of the event was the same, which was to create an open house where students in all grades could show, through presentations, demonstrations, and displays, the learning that takes place around the district’s three core goals of growth, care, and innovation. The event is special in that it’s an event that is not only led by the students but actually showcases the students as well!
The State of the Schools event was something that I had never experienced before this year. I had attended many school events in the past, however, I had an idea what to expect. To my very pleasant surprise, the event was nothing like I had expected! I was amazed by how many parents, teachers, and administrators were there supporting and watching their students shine. The hallways were filled with school spirit, creative learning displays, music, student art and of course, there were robots, as Loveland does have their own, might I add VERY successful, robotics team!
I got the opportunity to talk to so many bright, young minds about what their displays represented and what teams/groups they were involved with at school and why. Watching each student I talked to, passionately explain to me what their cause was or what their display represented truly inspired me. It was great seeing an event focused on the kids for the kids to succeed.
Loveland Magazine walked the halls and got some exclusive interviews with the students that made the event such a success! Watch the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos below to see Loveland’s brightest students at the 2019 State of the Schools event talk to us about their displays!
Loveland, Ohio – The Spring Sports season at Loveland High School is off and running. Traditionally Loveland has had a lot of success in the spring and they look to continue with that success this year. Loveland currently leads by 2 points over Turpin in the All Sports Trophy standings and with each sport being worth 9 points, every point and every sport matters.
3/31/19 – Update:
The Men’s Baseball team is currently 2-2 (0-0 in the ECC), Women’s Softball team, 1-3 (0-0 in the ECC), Women’s Lacrosse, 2-1 (1-0 in the ECC), Men’s Lacrosse, 1-2 (1-0 in the ECC), and Men’s Tennis, 0-0 but tied 2-2 in their scrimmage against the number four team in the state (Sycamore).
This is a big week for sport’s around Loveland as with the end of spring break comes the start of conference play for most sports. Upcoming events this week by day include:
Loveland currently sits 2 points ahead of Turpin in the All Sports Trophy standings and looks to bring home their 5th All Sports Trophy in seven years.
4/3/19 – Update:
Men’s Baseball: Currently, 2-3 (0-1 in the ECC). The next game is Friday, 4/5 versus Kings at 5:00 PM at home. The team is led by Senior, Zach Segal who has an ERA of 1.56 and has struck out 14 in 9.0 innings pitched.
Women’s Softball: Currently, 1-4 (0-1 in the ECC). The next game is versus Taylor on Thursday, 4/4 at 5:00 PM. The team is led by Junior, Katlyn Kramer who is hitting .529 with 4 Home Runs, 1 Double, and 8 RBI’s.
Men’s Tennis: Currently, 2-0 (1-0 in the ECC), the next match is versus Elder on Thursday, 4/4 at 4:00 PM. The team boasts a lot of experience and looks to bring home an ECC Championship this season.
Men’s Lacrosse: Currently, 1-3 (1-0 in the ECC), the next game is at Dublin Coffman on Saturday, 4/6. The team is led by Senior, Fitz Dwyer who has 10 goals and 6 assists in 4 games.
Women’s Lacrosse: Currently, 2-2 (1-1 in the ECC). The next game is versus Ursuline at 7:00 PM. The team is led by Senior Frannie Cornett and Sophomores Babs Dwyer and Hannah Wenger.
All of the Spring sports teams look to do their best to win an ECC Championship home and represent their school with respect, responsibility, integrity, and pride.
The Loveland Robotics Program exists to give students the opportunity to learn about science, technology, engineering, mathematics, communication, leadership and project management.
This is our eighth year for Loveland Robotics. For the previous seven years we grew a very successful FTC Team (5040) “Nuts & Bolts”. In 2015, with the popularity of the robotics program having immensely grown at Loveland, we created a second FTC Team (10464) “The Bionic Tigers”. Each team consists of 13 members, with roles ranging from building the robot, programming it, and communications and outreach. This year has been the most successful year for the robotics program so far. Each team qualified for the Ohio FTC State Championship and achieved many awards.
We also have a VEX robotics program, Team 10565. It consisted of four members originally and has since grown exponentially, allowing for four more VEX teams to be created, 10565 A, B, C, D, and E.
Lebanon, Ohio – The Southwest Region Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) has recognized the Loveland City Board of Education with an award for reaching the “Gold Level for Effective School Boards.” The award, which signifies the outstanding work of the school board and the positive cooperation and collaboration among the board, district superintendent, treasurer and administration, was presented at the Southwest Region OSBA Spring Conference in Lebanon, Ohio, on March 12.
“We are so grateful to our board members and the tremendous amount of work they put into the decisions for our school district,” said Dr. Amy Crouse, superintendent. “Each and every member is committed to our vision of high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction and makes significant contributions to the work we do every day. This award is well deserved!”
Gold level award winners meet at least 23 of 26 criteria determined by the OSBA, including among others, clear goal-setting, serving as a united team with the superintendent and administration, and practicing fiscal accountability. Board of Education members are: Art Jarvis (president), Dr. Kathryn Lorenz (vice president), Michele Pettit (board member), Ned Portune (board member) and Eileen Washburn (board member).
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Tigers Baseball held their 1st Annual Alumni Game on March 16th and had a nice turnout of fans and 19 LHS baseball alumni.
Alumni attending the game included:
Tyler Dombroski ‘18
Chris Dombroski ‘16
Drew Steinbrunner ‘16
Blake Schlesner ‘16
Cole Schlesner ‘13
Ryan Brooks ‘09
Steve Polce ‘08
Rob Brooks ‘06
Danny Rosenbaum ‘06
Robby Wolfram ‘05
Mike Wagner ‘95
Shawn Richardson ‘89
Scott Gordon ‘85
David Terry ‘85
Current varsity assistant Griffin Williams ’08, JV coaches Bryce Plitt ’13 and Ryne Terry ’13, freshman coaches Sam Timmerman ’12 and Darren Sackett ’14 were also there.
It was great seeing so many alumni players back on the “Dave” and hopefully, this will be a nice Tigers vs. Tigers exhibition event for years to come.
Mike Wagner who played outfield and pitched an inning “won” the prize for most veteran Tiger who played in the game.
Columnist Cassie Mattia lives in Historic Downtown Loveland.
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine would like to officially welcome Head Football Coach Andy Cruse to the Loveland High School football program. Andy visited the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio last Thursday to talk about why he’s so passionate about football, coaching, and making sure the Loveland football team are true student athletes.
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Loveland, Ohio – Junior Kate Garry was with her parents, Brian and Kathy, along with Coach Darnell Parker and Athletic Director Brian Conaster at center-court when Kate was honored last Thursday.
Kate received the game ball that she used to break the record of career three-pointers on December 1st.
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After Kyle Beasley’s grandfather, David M. Mabee (In Photo above), died in July of 2017 of multiple myeloma, he knew that the Student of the Year campaign was something that he wanted to support in memory of his grandfather.
Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland.
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio– The people of Loveland have always been known for being advocates for a great cause. Whether it’s helping a new local business succeed or supporting a local non-profit, the “Sweetheart of Ohio,” ALWAYS lives up to its reputation.
Two seniors out of Loveland High School, Kyle Beasley and Frannie Cornett have made it their mission this year to fight for the greater good through a campaign called “Student of the Year,” sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
“The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society typically nominates a student each year that is adequately able to involve their peers, community, and family in a campaign that builds them as human beings and supports an organization that is putting forth their efforts into a fantastic cause,” Beasley explained, “The Student of the year receives a $2,500 scholarship that, if running alone, is taken in full. Or, in my case, is split in two with their partner(s).”
After Beasley’s grandfather, David M. Mabee, died in July of 2017 of multiple myeloma, he knew that the Student of the Year campaign was something that he wanted to support in memory of his grandfather.
Frannie Cornett and Kyle Beasley have made it their mission this year to fight for the greater good through a campaign called “Student of the Year,” sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
“My grandfather was a person who always brightened a room with his smile. His charisma was unparalleled and he always enjoyed meeting new people and being with my sister and me,” Beasley said, “Whether it was on stage directing shows, attending church, or celebrating holidays with my family, David Mabee made every single day better for every person he was around.”
Beasley and his partner, Frannie Cornett, will tag team a 7-week fundraiser in which they will solicit sponsorships, receive donations and sell ads that will be a part of their grand finale program.
“Our plan is to reach out to local businesses and community members for donations to LLS,” Beasley explained, “We are also doing our best to set up corporate meetings in which we present our cause and try to lock down corporate partnerships with LLS for our Grand Finale Gala on March 2nd.”
Beasley and Cornett’s goal is to raise $50,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, an added bonus being that Beasley would also be awarded the privilege of naming a research grant in his grandfather’s name.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma society is an integral part of blood cancer research and without it, my grandfather wouldn’t have had the life he did the five years following diagnosis.
“The Leukemia and Lymphoma society is an integral part of blood cancer research and without it, my grandfather wouldn’t have had the life he did the five years following diagnosis,” Beasley said,“Out of the 25 FDA approved treatments in 2018, 20 of them were backed by LLS’s efforts. Saying that, it should go without saying that LLS is making a difference across the nation and revolutionizing how we approach blood cancers.”
Although Beasley admits Cornett and himself are little far off their goal of 50,000 dollars, they are not giving up as they have a plethora of fun and exciting fundraisers coming up.
“We are holding a spirit night at Chik-fil-A at Deerfield Crossing in Mason from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on January 29th and we are also holding a ‘Minute to Win it” fundraiser at the Loveland boys varsity basketball game against Milford on February 7th,” Beasley said, Minute to Win it is a minute long event held at halftime of a sporting event in which they run the stairs of the stands and attempt to collect as much money as they can.
Beasley, of course, wants to remind those interested in donating that if he and his fundraising team don’t have the chance to get to you during the Minute to Win it challenge they will have a table set up outside of the gym to collect donations.
Whether it was on stage directing shows, attending church, or celebrating holidays with my family, David Mabee made every single day better for every person he was around.
If you would like to be a part of Beasley and Cornett’s Student of the Year campaign you can of course attend the event at Chik-fil-A, in which you would let the cashier know that you’re supporting the Student of the Year campaign so that Beasley and Cornett’s cause receives a 15 percent kickback towards fighting cancer.
You can also make donations directly through the fundraising link at https://events.lls.org/soh.tristatesoy19/kbeasley, or you can write a check. All checks must be written out to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.*
Cash donations can put into an envelopment addressed to: Kyle Beasley/Frannie Cornett and taken to Loveland High School, #1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, Ohio 45140
*The Leukemia Lymphoma Society:
4370 Glendale Milford Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Checks should be made payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or LLS and include the Student of the Year names that are being supported (Kyle Beasley/Frannie Cornett) in the memo line.
Join Loveland Magazine and root for Beasley and Cornett for Students of the Year in memory of Grandfather Mabee.
Tickets now on sale for Saturday, February 16, event (6:30 – 9 PM)
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Jazz Program invites you to a swing dance at Loveland High School (LHS) on Saturday, February 16. Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening out, dancing to tunes played by the outstanding Loveland jazz bands. Dance instructors will be on hand to teach basic swing dance steps and provide more advanced lessons as the evening goes on. The event will culminate in a dance-off competition for those who choose to participate.
Doors to the LHS cafeteria open at 6:30 PM, and the first dance lesson begins at 6:45. The LHS Jazz Lab Band will begin playing at 7, followed by the Loveland Middle School Stage Band, and later, the LHS Jazz Orchestra. Refreshments and desserts will be served throughout the evening.
Not sure you’re ready to shine your shoes and show your moves? Seating will be available for those who prefer to just watch and enjoy the music.
Discounted advance tickets are available for purchase here; tickets at the door are priced at $12. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Loveland Jazz Program.
The Loveland High School Cheerleaders were dressed for Christmas at a recent basketball game
Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio– Hundreds of parents and spectators will be cheering their way into a packed gym for the 2019 Eastern Cincinnati Conference Cheer and Dance Competition on February 2nd at Walnut Hills High school.
The ECC Cheer and Dance Competition will be held at the Walnut Hills High school gymnasium on February 2nd; where the dance competition will begin at 11 a.m. and the cheer competition will begin at 1 PM Admission will be 6 dollars for adults and 4 dollars for students and seniors. For more information visit the Eastern Cincinnati Conference website at www.eccsports.com.
Student athletes from Loveland, Milford and Kings, to name a few, will take part in one of the most important cheer and dance competitions of the season sponsored by the ECC beginning at 11 AM. Each school in the ECC will be represented in the competition that is said to be the highlight of the cheer and dance team’s year.
“It is the one time a year that these cheer and dance teams can come together as a league and compete in their sport. They do so much for the school throughout the year; it’s their chance to be highlighted,” Assistant District Director of Student Athletics at Loveland High school, Eric Fry explained.
Each cheer team can bring 30 cheerleaders and each dance team can bring 16 dancers. Fry says in the past this competition has been so well attended that there has been a line to get in the door.
“The past several years the gym has been packed! The crowd is cheering for the athletes and there is a great atmosphere all the way around,” Fry said, “Walnut’s gym has a great set up for this competition and has worked well the last couple of years.”
Loveland High School Cheer Team dressed for Christmas at a recent basketball game
Last year, Milford won the event in cheer, Loveland came in 4th in cheer and Kings won in dance. This year for the first time Loveland will be competing in the dance competition.
“I know that teams have been working hard for this competition. I know the Tigers will be there and represent well,” Fry said, “Kings has had a phenomenal dance program and Milford has been doing well in years past in cheer. This year is anybody’s championship to take!”
Loveland High School Cheer Team dressed for Christmas at a recent basketball game
Those who attend cheer and dance competitions as spectators are of course entertained by the athleticism and musicality of the student athletes, but many don’t truly understand how technical the competition itself actually is and how intensely the teams are scored. Tournament Manager, Heather Kaiser, says judges for the ECC Competition are selected based on experience and have to be licensed cheer and dance judges from the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association organizations.
“This is a pretty competitive event so we use some of our very best judges. Judges are looking for an overall well executed performance routine,” Kaiser explained, “Difficulty comes into play as well. Cheer has to compete in two different categories, Game Day and Performance. Dance performs in two different categories as well, Pom, Jazz or Hip-Hop. For both the cheer and dance competitions two scores are then averaged to pick an overall winner,” Kaiser said.
Last year, Milford won the event in cheer. This photo is from January 4th during player introductions when the Loveland Men traveled to play Milford H.S.
Seems simple enough right? Wrong! On the ECC website I found score sheets for both the cheer and dance competitions and the judges really have to pay close attention to every single detail as the points given to the teams are broken down into subcategories. For example, on the Cheer overall score sheet judges are expected to score “Jumps” out of 15 points. They must look at proper technique, form, height, synchronization, type of jumps, connections, combos and variety. Judges also look deeper into
Loveland High School Cheer Team dressed for Christmas at a recent basketball game
“Dance,” which is out of 10 points. In this category judges look at technique, sharpness, placement, timing, spacing, use of levels, overall choreography and visual appeal. Lastly, on the overall score sheet for Cheer judges score the “Overall Impression,” which is 5 points. The judges base this score on routine creativity, flow, use of formations and transitions. This is just one of the score sheets involved in the Cheer competition! There is also a “Game Day and Crowd Leading” score sheet, which is 50 points, a “Game Day, Fight Song and Band Chant” score sheet, which is 50 points, and a
Loveland High School Cheer Team
“Tumbling” score sheet, which is 35 points. While the Dance competition is one individual score sheet the subcategories on the score sheet are just as intense! Judges look at “Execution” of movement, skills, synchronization, uniformity, spacing, communication and projection for a total of 50 possible points. The score sheet also includes “Choreography,” where judges look at creativity, musicality, routine staging, complexity of movement and difficulty of skills for a total of 40 possible points. Lastly, the judges will score the “Overall Effect,” which is based on the overall impression of the music, costume and choreography for a total of 10 possible points.
Loveland High School Cheer Team
“Teams can stand out if they really focus on the difficulty category,” Kaiser said, “For cheer; crowd leading routines are very appealing. Tumbling and dance also play a big part. For dance; choreography plays a huge part. If they include turns and lifts the judges find that really appealing as well,” Kaiser explained.
The Loveland High School Cheer Squad dressed in a Christmas theme at a December basketball game
As the competition draws nearer athletes are fine tuning their final routines and, according Kaiser, couldn’t be more excited to show their parents, friends, coaches and the judges the final product.
The athletes take extra pride in this event because it’s against the teams they see all year long.
“The athletes take extra pride in this event because it’s against the teams they see all year long. Conference Championship games are always a big deal in every sport plus they get so many fans to come to this particular event and the support is HUGE,” Kaiser said.
This will also be the first year the ECC will include cheer and dance to be counted towards the All Sports Trophy Title.
“The competition is fairly new, so the league wanted to get it right before it was included in the ECC All Sports standings,” Fry explained.
The ECC Cheer and Dance Competition will be held at the Walnut Hills High school gymnasium on February 2nd; where the dance competition will begin at 11 a.m. and the cheer competition will begin at 1 p.m. Admission will be 6 dollars for adults and 4 dollars for students and seniors. For more information visit the Eastern Cincinnati Conference website at www.eccsports.com.
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Loveland, Ohio – Junior Kate Garry was with her parents, Brian and Kathy, along with Coach Darnell Parker and Athletic Director Brian Conaster at center-court when Kate was honored last Thursday.
Doors to the LHS cafeteria open at 6:30 PM, and the first dance lesson begins at 6:45. The LHS Jazz Lab Band will begin playing at 7, followed by the Loveland Middle School Stage Band, and later, the LHS Jazz Orchestra. Refreshments and desserts will be served throughout the evening.
