On May 20, Munson Elementary School unsealed its 30-year-old time capsule and revealed the contents inside...
1995 Time Capsule Opened
On May 20, Munson Elementary School unsealed its 30-year-old time capsule and revealed the contents inside. The items preserved gave students a glimpse into the lives of those who roamed the halls of the school back in 1995.
Some of the recovered items gave students a general look into technology and important educational programs from the 1990s, including a black D.A.R.E pin and a Sony MFD-2HD floppy disk, which was said to contain time capsule contents in “various word processing formats.”
Other items described the time period in a localized sense, including a 1995 Munson yearbook and a flyer for the “Ring in the Bell Ball,” a fundraising event to gather proceeds for the 1995 restoration and rededication of the school’s bell. The promotional handout for the event said attendees would be able to “boogie to the oldie but goodie tunes” with “well-known Munson D.J.” Doctor Rock-n-Roll.
Another article inside the time capsule was a list of students attending Munson in 1995 and what they hoped to be when they grew up. Career aspirations included lawyer, veterinarian and video store employee.
Students and guests had a great time as Mr. Mathew Prezioso revealed the contents of the capsule. He said that next school year, Munson will plan and bury a new time capsule, which will be set to open in the 2050s.
Thank you to all of the Munson alumni who came and supported the fun event.
Outstanding Achievements Recognized
Chardon High School student Wesley Ziemak was named a recipient of the Raymond A. Horn Outstanding Student Achievement Award for Chardon. Each year, one exemplary student from each of Ohio’s State Support Teams receives the recognition, and Wesley is one of these 16 deserving students.
Named in honor of the late Dr. Raymond A. Horn, assistant superintendent of Public Instruction Emeritus, the prestigious award recognizes students’ remarkable performance. Acknowledged as a national leader in the field of special education, Dr. Horn devoted more than 60 years of service to improving the quality of life and learning for students with disabilities. Dr. Horn left behind a legacy and a challenge to all to ensure that every student with a disability be given the respect and the opportunities to which they are entitled.
Wesley was presented with a certificate recognizing this honor during the Chardon Board of Education’s May meeting.
Also recognized during that meeting were Chardon Early Learning Center kindergarten teachers Jenny Maheu and Sarah Bednar, who were named recipients of the Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Achievement Award for Chardon.
The award is named in honor of the late Dr. Franklin B. Walter, superintendent of public instruction from 1977 until 1991, and recognizes an educator or team from each of the 16 State Support Teams in Ohio who have made extraordinary contributions to the education of students with disabilities.
