Kenston School News

March 28, 2019 by Staff Report

March Rotary Senior

Ryan Tien has been selected Kenston’s Chagrin Valley Rotary Club Student of the Month in March. He carries a 4.315, earning the Rensselaer medal for excellence in science and mathematics. He will graduate in the Top 15 of his class, with an honors diploma, magna cum laude honors and having earned the Scholar Athlete Award for varsity soccer and varsity track.

Ryan has worked hard both academically and athletically striving to become the best student athlete possible. Much of his time is committed to either soccer or track. He played soccer all four years, earning two varsity letters and being selected senior captain. He began running track as a sophomore and looks forward to earning his third letter this spring.

Ryan believes that giving back to the community and helping others is important and rewarding. As a member of National Honor Society, he represents Kenston and volunteers at a variety of events. He also served on the Lead Crew for Bomber Bash, the 12-hour dance marathon fundraiser benefiting PTO and A Kid Again Foundation. He has also served as a peer mentor for incoming freshman.

Ryan has participated in two internships through the Geauga Growth Partnership Program, one with Mercury Plastics and currently with the American Society of Metallurgy (ASM International). He also acts as part-time webmaster for the non-profit organization Workplace Health without Borders.

Ryan is currently undecided as to the college he will attend, but plans on studying biomedical engineering with a possible double major or minor in business.

Timmons Zoo Crew

Timmons Elementary School third-graders who work hard and show great effort were named to the Zoo Crew. Members of the Zoo Crew are rewarded with goofy and crazy games and activities before school each week for eight weeks.

Congratulations to the third quarter Zoo Crew members: Lily Bates, Caz Bushnell, Noah Butler, Eva Caires, Matthew Chu, Dominic Eberly, Claire Flinders, Greta Geib, Colin Haky, JT Hummer, Catarina Kanieski, Fletcher Linsz, Stella Loveland, Connor Murphy, Zoey Murtha, Charlie Nelson, Eva Ringness, Ben Rostocil, Maria Shindika, JJ Somich, Sam Spencer, James Stevens, William Thompson, Keira Walz and Lexi Yingling.

Timmons Lunch Bunch

Congratulations to Timmons Elementary School Students selected for Lunch Bunch honors in March.

Kindergartners honored with “Positive Attitude” awards were Patrick Conochan, Chase Craig, Miles Crawford, Genevieve Gould, Nicholas Mendala, Jack Thompson and Summer Timen. First-graders honored were Owen Altmann, William Bienias, Bailey Bisantz, Ella Pallotta, Kendric Shadwick, Andrew Solak, Anna Sparks and Gracie Westfall.

Second-graders were Norah Bozarth, Joseph Brendorfer, Ereka Ersek, Averi Filipkowski, Adalyn Kiefer, Henry Myles, Karly Purcell and Juliana Shumaker. Third-graders were Rory Booher, Alexander Fiordalisi, Calla Haar, Caroline Pixley, Mya Ritt, Ailena Roff, Kari Smith and Quinn Wilson.

Western Reserve Conference Scholar Athletes

Congratulations to the students who earned Scholar Athlete honors for 2018-19 winter sports. To be selected for the award, students must have a cumulative average after seven semesters of 3.20 GPA or better and have lettered in their sport for two years.

Bowling student athletes were Ethan Krause, Kelsey Kundtz and Alexandra Laidman. Boys basketball student athletes were Noah Gabel, Blaise Gorski and Ryan Long. Receiving honors in boys swimming were Billy Glime and Alex Hubert.

Girls basketball players MyKaya Montgomery and Kathryn Taylor received Scholar Athlete honors from the Western Reserve Conference. Girl swimmers Sofija Raudins and Haleigh Shafer were recognized. Gymnast Victoria Hammerle received All Academic honors.

Hockey players recognized with GCHSHL All Academic honors were Jack Haynes and Tanner Mulhern. Wrestlers Seth Samidan and Dylan Sosnoswsky were recognized with a Scholar Athlete award.

KHS Students of the Month

Kenston High School is pleased to announce their Students of the Month for April.

Students selected for Student of the Month honors were ninth-graders Rachel Fender and John Tatara; tenth-graders Morgan DiRocco and Antonio Little; eleventh-graders Rachel Flack and Logan Vargo; and twelfth-graders Kayla Drcar and Ethan Brinkman-Sull.

Seeking Citizens Advisory Members

The Kenston Board of Education is currently seeking two interested community members to fill a position currently vacant on the district’s Citizens Advisory Committee.

The Kenston Board of Education created the Kenston Citizens Advisory Committee (KCAC) at its November 2006 meeting. The purpose of KCAC is to serve as a conduit between the Kenston Board of Education and the Kenston Community by communicating, researching and providing education on strategic matters, reinforcing the district’s vision statement that “an exemplary school district is committed to establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with its community.”

By April 1, individuals interested are asked to submit the following documents of application to: President, Kenston Board of Education, 17419 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.

• Statement that includes reason why the applicant desires to serve on KCAC and skills/strengths applicant would contribute to the committee.
• Optional: Resume, including background, education, experience and professional accomplishments.
• One letter of recommendation and names of two additional references.

Interviews by the board will take place in April with duties beginning the 2019-20 school year. It is desired that the membership is diverse in demographic and professional variables.

The KCAC is comprised of 12 members including two members of the board of education. Community members serve for two- or three-year terms. KCAC will have a minimum of four meetings per year.