Westwood students have enjoyed several guest readers during their recent library sessions in observation of Book Award Season. Librarian Sandy Murray arranged to have community members come as guests to read to the students.
Westwood Guest Reader
Westwood students have enjoyed several guest readers during their recent library sessions in observation of Book Award Season. Librarian Sandy Murray arranged to have community members come as guests to read to the students.
Chief Tim Carroll of the Russell Police Department was one of those guest readers. He spent some time with second-grade students reading the 1996 Caldecott winner, “Officer Buckle and Gloria.”
By encouraging community participation, the students have the opportunity to engage with new people who can be a positive role model who stresses the importance of reading.
WGHS Gymnastics Finishes Strong
The WGHS gymnastics team finished 18-19 despite injuries during the season that caused it to lose several athletes.
Working in the gym four to five days per week allowed the gymnasts to perfect their technique and improve over the season. An average of three gymnasts represented West G each week during competitions, including Franki Wagner, Madi Shenkel and Ali Ange.
The goal for next season is to continue improving and to bring back those athletes that were injured to have a strong, experienced team.
Students Attend Leadercast Event
Students from West Geauga High School spent a day at Leadercast Women, a leadership development simulcast where they were able to hear top speakers and meet business owners from the community.
Said Principal Jay Bishop, “These young leaders were selected by their teachers to attend the meeting at the Twinsburg Hilton. All five were inspired and learned leadership skills from successful women entrepreneurs, philanthropists, activists, authors, journalists and business executives.”
During the event, speakers such as Jenna Bush Hager, chair of UNICEF Next Generation; Julia Landsdauer, champion NASCAR driver; and Marilyn Tam, a former executive of Aveda, Nike and Reebok, spoke about women in the workplace to help students prepare for their post-education life.
