Congratulations to Kenston High School Students of the Month.Selected for special recognition were freshmen Sophia Kusner and Connor Quinlan; sophomores Ernest…
KHS Students of the Month
Congratulations to Kenston High School Students of the Month.
Selected for special recognition were freshmen Sophia Kusner and Connor Quinlan; sophomores Ernest Manke and Alexandra Weinhofer; juniors Annie Rizzo and Donald Walukas; and seniors Maggie Krause and Brad Toth.
Ovations Awards
Kenston’s Center Stage was honored by the Geauga Council for Arts and Culture at the 14th annual Ovation Awards for area high school musicals. Area directors reviewed two other school’s shows and recognized the best elements in acting, music, technical theater and a category of their choosing.
“Damn Yankees” was honored with the following awards: Technical Achievement – Katie Blazek and Kayleigh Fisher for their work on sound; Music Award – Cameron Oakes for her vocal performance as Meg Boyd; Acting Award – Catherine Zickert for her portrayal of female sportswriter Gloria Thorpe; and the Triple Threat Acting, Dancing and Singing “Wild Card” Award – Kaitlin McGrath for her performance as Lola.
Sophomore Nathan Wasinski was recognized as the MVP of the show for his work in the cast of the musicals and dramatic performances as well as set construction. Joslyn Wrona was awarded a $400 Geauga Council for Arts and Culture Scholarship for her work on lighting throughout her high school career.
Innovative Teacher of the Year
Kenston Intermediate School teacher Kelly Johnston was selected as the first Geauga County Innovative Teacher of the Year by the Geauga County Educational Service Center.
After 15 years as a fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Johnston stepped into a new role this year as the integrated technology teacher. She continues to work with her colleagues to integrate technology into their classrooms and now shares her passion for technology with every student in the building.
Scholarship Recipients
Kenston’s Class of 2016 received financial support for college from individuals, local and civic organizations. Thank you.
Winners of local scholarships include:
Awards of Merit/Kenston Foundation, Katarzyna Bieniek and Chloe Sferra; Bainbridge Area Food for Friends Scholarships, Tatyana Hill, Taylor Mahan and Lydia Staudenbaur; Bainbridge Civic Club Scholarships, Erin Bennett, Carmaletta Hinson, Wyatt Kramer, Katharine Morey and Nathan Spicuzza; Bainbridge Civic Club/Bainbridge Women’s Club Ox Roast Scholarship, Jessica Sciuva; Bainbridge Civic Club/Takacs Memorial Scholarship, Abigail Fikter;
Bainbridge Police Department Scholarship, Samantha Adams; Bainbridge Women’s Club Scholarships, Caroline Kajder and Stephanie Yohe; Kathleen Bergansky Real Estate Team Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Jordan Henry; Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce Student Business Leader of the Year, Emma Balunek; Chagrin Valley Jaycees Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Samantha Adams; Chagrin Valley Rotary Scholarships, Ryan Hummer, Carmaletta Hinson, Caroline Kermode and Jessica Sciuva; Chagrin Valley Women’s Club Scholarships, Caroline Kermode and Jessica Sciuva;
Creating Exceptional Character Scholarships, George Mallinos and Emily Nichols; Dentistry at Winbury, Inc. Jeffrey A. Campbell DMD, Mark P. Vogley DDS, Kelly L. McClintock, DDS Health Professional Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Jessica Sciuva; Jeff DeBonis Memorial Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Alexis Millard; The K. Epprecht Scholarships Kenston Foundation, Hannah Richardson and Andrew Sanders; Tim Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship, Jonathan Wiegand;
First National Bank Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Caroline Kermode; Paul S. Gardiner Scholarship Kenston Foundation, It’sabelle Puckett; Golden Gate Masonic Scholarships, Wyatt Kramer and Katharine Morey; Tom E. Goodman Memorial Scholar/Athlete Kenston Foundation, Erica Abbarno and Tyler Cooper; Leora Mae Hrabak Memorial Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Nathan Spicuzza; Robert W. Janosko Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Lauren Lance; Andrew Kenen Auditorium Technology Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Marissa Weeks;
Kenston Academic Boosters Scholarship, Molly Kimpton and Maggie Krause; Kenston Athletic Boosters Scholarships Kenston Foundation, Parker Gdula and Samantha Nero; Kenston Community Education (KCE) Scholarships, Evan Berry, Austin Borland and Daniel Magyarics; Kenston Education Association (KEA) Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Ashley Bailey; Doris and Frank Lanza Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Cameron Oakes;
Robert A. Lee Go Green Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Emma Balunek; Math/Science Scholarships Kenston Foundation, Leander Held and Bailey Mulhern; Scott McVay Memorial Scholarship, Caroline Kermode; Medical Mutual of Ohio Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Stephanie Yohe; Moe Mencio Memorial Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Chad Lindner; Musical Arts Association of Kenston (MAAK) Scholarships, Victoria Clawson, Jacob Gratto, Hayley Harris, Will McKnight and It’sabelle Puckett;
Anthony J. Nero Memorial Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Max Seewald; Edward L. Randall Memorial PEAK Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Collin Kure; Cella Sulc Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Creative Writing Kenston Foundation, Katharine Morey; and William T. and Helen Sullivan Scholarship Kenston Foundation, Carmaletta Hinson.
