Recent Cardinal High School graduate Katie Fazi was selected as this year's Raymond A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award winner by the Geauga County Educational Service Center.
Most Outstanding Student
Recent Cardinal High School graduate Katie Fazi was selected as this year’s Raymond A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award winner by the Geauga County Educational Service Center.
The award is named for Dr. Raymond A. Horn, a national leader in the field of special education. He 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 he or she is entitled.
At CHS, Katie was on crew for both the school play and spring musical, was in the National Honor Society, on the soccer team and maintained a 3.7 GPA. Those who nominated Katie for the honor said, “Katie wears a perpetual smile that is inviting and comforting. She is a student who works hard, is passionate about doing the right thing and knows no boundaries when it comes to showing the school community what she is capable of accomplishing.”
In addition, Katie was also selected by the Walter/Horn committee and SST4 as the Most Outstanding Student from Lake and Geauga counties. Only one student and one educator from both Lake and Geauga counties are selected for the honor. Katie was recognized for this honor at a special luncheon in Columbus yesterday.
Math Days At Cedar Point
Fifty-five Cardinal High school students spent a chilly but fun day at Cedar Point last week for their Physics, Science and Math days. Those who attended were students in algebra 2, pre-calculus, AP Calculus and physics classes. In addition to riding the rides, students also participated in various physics, math and science activities that related to concepts they’ve learned about in their classes during the year. There’s no better way to experience matter, energy, motion and force than with modern-day roller coasters.
District Employees And Retirees Recognized
Cardinal School District honored two groups of wonderful employees at its end of the year staff meeting.
The first group was the teacher, leader and employee of the year. Jordak Elementary School music teacher Joel Kithcart was named Teacher of the Year. Aathletic director Jim Soltis was named Leader of the Year, and Kristie Steyer was selected Employee of the Year.
The second group of honorees was the retirees, including: Terri Fisher – accounts payable, Peggy Karg – middle school intervention specialist (who spent her entire 32 year career at Cardinal), and Sue Becker – Jordak Elementary School librarian/media specialist.
