Kenston Middle School is pleased to announce their Students of the Month.
KMS Students of the Month
Kenston Middle School is pleased to announce their Students of the Month. Students selected are sixth-graders Hannah Anderson, Jackson Drozdowski, Brooke Pagon and Madeline Ramsey; seventh-graders Claire Carnahan, Alex Ensign, Ryan Peters and Jon Schuler; and eighth-graders Morgan DiRocco, Quinn Klosky, Aaron Manis, Michael Payton and Hailey Wakefield.
KHS Students of the Month
Congratulations to Kenston High School Students of the Month. Selected for special recognition were freshmen Gia DiDomenico and Joshua Masters; sophomores Alex Hubert and Kate Taylor; juniors Aya Henry and Patrick Persichetti; and seniors Zach Eyler and Kiara Kestranek.
Bus Driver Safety Road-E-O
School bus drivers throughout Ohio participate in regional road-e-o competitions each spring that are designed to test and increase their operational and safety skills. Top participants at each regional road-e-o move on to compete at the state-level competition. Participants who score 80 percent or more of the total possible points at a regional or state competition may use that event toward their six-year recertification.
Kenston drivers Roger Rodhe, Linda Murphy, Mellony Salsgiver and David Staudenbauer placed second out of 66 teams. Individuals placing in the top 10 were: Mellony Salsgiver, third place; Chrissy Quigley, fifth place and Kaylee Clayman, ninth place.
The top six drivers at each regional qualify to compete at the state road-e-o, which was held May 6. Winners from the state go on to an international event in July.
Outstanding Educator Award
Kenston Middle School teacher Abra Schweickert was selected as the Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator from State Support Team 4 representing Lake and Geauga counties. Mrs. Schweickert’s passion for teaching and positive outlook lends itself to encouraging her students to achieve at their highest level.
Her multi-age resource room has many initiatives that allow her students to become independent learners including developing and staffing the concession stand and School Supply Shop, working on like skill jobs within the building and establishing a Peer Buddy program with typical peers. Her students feel a sense of pride and succeed because of her efforts.
Outstanding Achievement Award
Senior Jamie Rondo has been selected for a RA Horn Outstanding Achievement Award by State Support Team 4 representing Lake and Geauga counties. Jamie participates in the Transitional Options program, learning real world work skills to better prepare him for future employment. He is a positive role model in the Creating Exceptional Character (CEC) program at Kenston High School where he spreads awareness for all students with disabilities and encourages inclusion. Jamie’s positive attitude puts a smile on the faces of his classmates and staff at school.
Scholarship Recipients
Kenston’s Class of 2017 received financial support for college from individuals, local and civic organizations. Thank you.
Winners of local scholarships include:
Award of Merit/Kenston Foundation, Catherine Zickert; Bainbridge Area Food for Friends Scholarship, Paige Palmer; Bainbridge Civic Club Scholarships, Katherine Blazek, Joseph Belsan, Brittney Buchanan, Kaitlin McGrath and Richelle McGettigan; Bainbridge Civic Club/ John Batchelor Education Scholarships, Joseph Belsan and Samantha Secura; Bainbridge Civic Club/Bainbridge Women’s Club/Ox Roast Scholarship, Elizabeth Schabel; Bainbridge Civic Club/Takacs Memorial Scholarship, Catherine Zickert; Bainbridge Police Department Scholarships, Erica Adams and Katherine Powell; Bainbridge Women’s Club Scholarships, Erica Adams, Katherine Blazek and Sarah Moss;
Kathleen Bergansky Real Estate Team Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Lauren Parker; Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce Student Business Leader of the Year, Brett Grossman; Chagrin Valley Jaycees Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Paige Palmer; Chagrin Valley Rotary Scholarships, Joseph Belsan, Katherine Blazek, Garrett Scocos and Elizabeth Schabel; Chagrin Valley Women’s Club Scholarships, Erica Adams, Nicholas Vitello, Elizabeth Schabel and Garrett Scocos;
Creating Exceptional Character Scholarships, Kiara Kestranek and Samantha Secura; Dentistry at Winbury, Inc. Jeffrey A. Campbell DMD, Mark P. Vogley DDS, Kelly L. McClintock, DDS Health Professional Scholarship/ Kenston Foundation, Garrett Scocos; The K. Epprecht Scholarships/Kenston Foundation, William Fleming and Paige Owen; First National Bank Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Evan Sanders; Tim Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship, Spencer Zak; Paul S. Gardiner Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Kiara Kestranek; Golden Gate Masonic Scholarships, Kaitlin McGrath and Lukas Palumbo;
Tom E. Goodman Memorial Scholar/Athlete/Kenston Foundation, Cailee Rendlesham and Bradley Verbic; Leora Mae Hrabak Memorial Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Samuel Slezak; Robert W. Janosko Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Will Mulhern; Andrew Kenen
Auditorium Technology Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Katherine Blazek; Kenston Academic Boosters Scholarships, Onur Kardzhala and Samuel Kiley; Kenston Athletic Boosters Scholarships/Kenston Foundation, Cole Lombardi and Kaitlin McGrath; Kenston Baseball Association Scholarship, Christian Cassaro; Kenston Community Education (KCE) Scholarships, Christian Cassaro, Kaitlin McGrath and Lauren Parker;
Kenston PTO Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Jordan Spehar; Doris and Frank Lanza Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Macie Biermann: Robert A. Lee, Ph.D. Go Green Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Elizabeth Schabel: Math/Science Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Isaac Cooper; Scott McVay Memorial Scholarship, Jacob Sapolin; Medical Mutual of Ohio Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Sydney Winovich; Moe Mencio Memorial Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Evan Frank; Musical Arts Association of Kenston (MAAK) Scholarships, Erica Belfi, Michael Cassaro, Frederick Fikter, Megan Hiser and Katherine Smith;
Anthony J. Nero Memorial Scholarship, Marisa Pavone; Edward L. Randall Memorial PEAK Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Lauren Obman; The Rundelli Family Scholarship for the Performing Arts/Kenston Foundation, Lukas Palumbo; Cella Sulc Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Creative Writing/Kenston Foundation, Joseph Belsan; and William T. and Helen Sullivan Scholarship/Kenston Foundation, Charles Cassaro.
