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Grove City Announces the Opening of the Grove City Center for Higher Education This Fall
The City of Grove City announces the opening of the Grove City Center for Higher Education this fall. The institutions involved have come together to provide a broad base of educational opportunities not available through a single institution.
A grand opening ribbon cutting and education fair will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the South-Western Career Academy, 4750 Big Run South Road. The education fair will provide an opportunity for people to speak with representatives from each school about future classes and curriculum. <More>
CCHS Teacher Inspires Students with Her Fight - ONN Teacher of the Month
CCHS Teacher Jodi Brown inspired hundreds of students to put on pink wigs, plan a surprise assembly and hand-deliver pink carnations. <More>
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PTA Awards 72 Scholarships to Graduating SWCS Seniors
On Tuesday, May 25 the South-Western Council of PTAs, its PTA units, the South-Western Administrators Association and the Columbus-Grove City Elks Lodge #37 awarded scholarships to 72 graduating seniors from Westland (WHS), Grove City (GCHS), Franklin Heights (FHHS), and Central Crossing (CCHS) High Schools. Many of the scholarships were awarded in honor of individuals and groups that have contributed significantly to the students’ successes.
Pleasant View Middle School Student Places 4th in the State in the 2010 Power of the Pen Competition
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Congratulations to Pleasant View Middle School seventh grader Sarah Wright for placing 4th in the State in the 2010 Power of the Pen competition. More than 7,000 students began competing at the district levels with 600 advancing to the state competition. Sarah's entry can be found Three schools receive ARRA Title II-D Grants for 2010-2011 school year
eTech Ohio and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) announced the 48 recipients of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Title II-D Round 2 Competitive Grants for the 2010-2011 school year. Franklin Heights High School, Pleasant View Middle School and Westland High School received three of the 48 grants awarded. Finland Middle School was awarded a grant in ARRA Title II-D Round 1.
The purpose of these grants is to update the infrastructure and technology in the four buildings and provide teachers professional development opportunities to learn how to integrate technology and 21st century skills into daily classroom activities.
The ARRA provides states with funds for Education Technology State grants, which fall under the statutes of the Title II-D Enhancing Education through Technology Program.
Through sustained, collaborative, job-embedded professional development and the use of research-based methods, school teams from each awarded building will experience new models and strategies for teaching and learning. Teachers will become facilitators and co-learners and create technology-enabled learning environments helping students develop 21st century skills.
For a complete list of grant recipients and more information, please visit www.etech.ohio.gov/go/arra.
Congratulations to the CCHS 2010 National Honor Society Inductees
Congratulations to the CCHS 2010 National Honor Society Inductees: Rachel Aitchison, Emmaleigh Ballard, Sally Beaver, John Borror, Madison Bostard, Kristen Buelow, Rachel Dorsey, Samantha Edwards, Alyssa Justus, Inna Kunitskaya, Caleb Long, Taylor Mathews, Esther Mburu, Corey Meyer, Jennifer Meyer, Khadar Mohamed, Dianna Molla, Mackenzie Mosley, Ally Page, Mikala Shimmel, Wesley Slack, Nathaniel Sultemeier, Abigail Tanner, Andrea Vannoy, Bethany Ward, Katherine White, and Seth Wieging.
The Columbus Dispatch - South-Western Plans to Cut 49 More Jobs - April 13, 2010
NBC4i.com - School District Finds Success Educating Foreign-Born Students - April 13, 2010
The Columbus Dispatch - OSU-West Franklin Elementary School Partnership - April 8, 2010
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/04/08/a-taste-of-college.html
Melissa Lindsey is Zonta Club Outstanding Young Woman
CCHS senior Melissa Lindsey was selected as one of twelve Zonta Club of Columbus Outstanding Young Women in Central Ohio for 2010. Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. This award honors young women who have shown leadership in serving their school and community.
Governor’s Regional Art Exhibit
The following GCHS students will have their work displayed at the Ohio Governor’s Regional Art Exhibit including the May 1st Gallery Hop from 4-10 p.m.: Corey Reeb and Becca Belcher each have two photographs on display; and Amber Hoop and Kaitlyn Zwayer each have one photograph on display. The Gallery Hop will be held at the Catacombs Gallery located in the Short North area.
Power of the Pen Regional Competition
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On the 8th grade Power of the Pen team from Pleasant View Middle School, including Hannah Chipps, Sarah Chipps, Anna Dick, Meryl Fowler, Delaney Brochowski and Brittany Stegall, took FIRST PLACE at the regional competition against 29 other schools in Central Ohio. Anna Dick was also an individual FIRST PLACE winner and seventh grader Sarah Wright took 11th place. |
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Artist Dale Chihuly’s artwork has inspired fifth graders at Hayes Intermediate School create their own papier-mâché sculpture to be included in the schools’ “Chihuly-like” organic installation sculpture. Parents and members of the community were invited to see the unveiling of this sculpture Thursday, March 25 as they attended an evening dedicated to Chihuly. The Hayes Intermediate new 5th grade orchestra and 6th grade orchestra performed A Colorful Evening to images of Chihuly. As a follow-up to the unveiling, fifth graders will be taking a field trip to the Franklin Park Conservatory where they will have a chance to see Dale Chihuly’s glass sculptures in person.
The South-Western Council of PTAs honors its Reflections Program winners
The South-Western Council of PTAs honored its Reflections Program winners. The 2010 theme was "Beauty is..." The PTA Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to create and submit works of art in six areas: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography and visual arts (which includes drawing, painting, print making and collage). <View the whole list of winners>
The Columbus Dispatch - Editorial: South-Western's challenge: State audit is a road map for change in difficult times
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/editorials/stories/2010/03/22/south-westerns-challenge.html
Johnson Earns National Recognition
Cathy Johnson, a board member for the South-Western City Schools, was recognized in the National School Boards Association’s National School Board Member Recognition Program at one of the association’s regional spring conferences.
The conference took place at the Villa Milano Banquet Center, in Columbus, on
March 17.
SWCA Greenscape Program Announces Spring Mulch and Plant Sale
Norton Middle School Students are Finalists in NASA WLMR Design Challenge
Norton Middle School students Michael Williams, Kris Davies, Corey Stewart, Giann Martinez and Sasha Bouaroy are finalists in NASA's Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge. Their water filter system is called Project K.L.E.A.N. Click here to read a full description of their project.
It's not a matter of if, but when South-Western schools can implement most of the recommendations outlined in last month's state performance audit, officials said at last night's board meeting. <Read the whole article>
Westland Art Club provides art supplies for Head Start Program
The Westland Art Club recently painted storybook characters on large wooden boxes for the Norton Headstart Program. The boxes were filled with donated art materials from students, staff, and the Crossroad Program at Westland. Each of the three preschool classes received a colorful box of art supplies. The Art Club participates in many community service projects throughout the year.
Operation Medicine Drop: Medication Disposal Event Saturday, April 17, 2010
The abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs is a threat across the nation.
The City of Grove City, Grove City Police, Jackson Township Fire Department and Keep Grove City Beautiful will host Operation Medicine Drop, a medication disposal event, to provide a safe and legal way for residents to dispose of expired and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications. The Grove City Police will dispose of these medications in a safe, legal and environmentally-conscious manner.
Saturday, April 17 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tosoh, SMD • 3600 Gantz Road, Grove City
Let's keep our children safe
• Every day, 2,500 teenagers use a prescription drug to get high for the first time.
• 64% of children ages 12-17 who have abused pain relievers say they got them from their friends or relatives, typically without their knowledge.
• 60% of teens who have abused prescription painkillers did so before age 15.
Statistics provided by The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
No Questions asked.
grovecityohio.gov 614-277-1100
Grove City High School Orchestra Earns Top Rating at State Contest
The Grove City High School Orchestra earned a superior rating at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Adjudicated Event, held Friday, February 26th at Thomas Worthington High School. The orchestra performed in class “A” (the highest classification with the most difficult music) and was awarded the top mark for their technical preparation and artistic interpretation of the music.
The orchestra performed as a full orchestra, meaning the ensemble included strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. This was the second consecutive superior rating in the highest class for the orchestra; last year, Grove City was one of only five full orchestras in the state of Ohio to earn the top rating in class “A”.
The group’s contest repertoire included Franz Schubert’s Military March No. 1, James Barnes’ Yorkshire Ballad, and Gioachino Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville.
The orchestra’s next public performance will be at the annual spring concert at Grove City High School on Thursday, May 20.
PTA Council Honors Helping Hands and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The South-Western Council of PTAs hosted its annual Helping Hands Award Celebration on Tuesday, February 23 at Jackson Middle School. The PTA Council awarded Ohio PTA Lifetime Achievement Awards to Immediate Past PTA Council President Kerrie Marshall and Finland Middle School teacher and SWCS parent Mary Mulvany for their continued support of PTA and the children of the South-Western City Schools.
Helping Hands Award recipients from the council’s member units were honored for their work with children in each building and also at the Council/District level. The 2010 Helping Hands Award recipients are:
School/PTA |
Helping Hands Award Recipient |
South-Western Council of PTAs |
Jill Billman-Royer |
Central Crossing High School |
Rebecca Fox |
Franklin Heights High School |
Deborah Kakos |
Grove City High School |
Mark Mayers |
Westland High School |
Mary Dye |
South-Western Career Academy |
Mindy Dunkle |
Brookpark Middle School |
Paula Taliaferro |
Finland Middle School |
Bill Wildman |
Jackson Middle School |
Alice Kinsinger |
Norton Middle School |
Sue Mulford |
Pleasant View Middle School |
Rhonda Coup |
Franklin Woods Intermediate School |
Kim Carey |
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School |
Jamie Jones |
Hayes Intermediate School |
Jo Jones |
Holt Crossing Intermediate School |
Terry Hickey |
Park Street Intermediate School |
Carol Smith |
Alton Hall Elementary School |
Dallas C. Clawson |
Buckeye Woods Elementary School |
Melissa Shoultz |
Darby Woods Elementary School |
John A. Detty |
Darbydale Elementary School |
Rhonda Hendership |
East Franklin Elementary School |
Angie Johnson |
Finland Elementary School |
Angel Ball |
Harmon Elementary School |
Elizabeth Reasch |
Highland Park Elementary School |
Dawn Scott |
Monterey Elementary School |
Jill Banghoff |
North Franklin Elementary School |
Traylene Hutchinson |
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School |
Autumn Mundy |
Prairie Norton Elementary School |
Brandi heimbush |
Richard Avenue Elementary School |
Lisa Chatfield |
J.C. Sommer Elementary School |
Paul Ewald |
Stiles Elementary School |
Jody Matthews |
Darby Woods Student has Artwork Accepted into Youth Art Month Exhibition
Darby Woods second grader Madison Keirns had a piece of artwork accepted into the Youth Art Month Exhibition at the State Teachers Retirement Building. Only 168 pieces of artwork from across Ohio were selected for this honor.
Franklin Heights Students Selected for Buckeye Boys State
The following Franklin Heights students were selected by the American Legion Don Gentile post 532 to attend Buckeye Boys State this June at Bowling Green State University: Delegates – Joe Teague and Hunter Swackhammer, Alternates – Eddie Kayira and MarShawn McCarrell, Chairman – Jerry Bryan. Buckeye Boys State is a nine-day course in self-government where participants learn more about how city, county, and state government functions.
Franklin Heights Students Selected for Buckeye Girls State
The following Franklin Heights students were selected by the American Legion Auxiliary to attend Buckeye Girls State in June at Ashland University: Delegates – Julie Nolen and Alexandria Caplinger, Alternates – Rachel Sheets and Ty Shaw, Chairman – Gladys Caudill. Buckeye Girls State is a week long course designed to educate Ohio’s young women in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of good citizenship.
Students and Staff have work published in OAGC Review
Hayes Intermediate School sixth grade students James Lawless and Emily Hirth had poems published in the Ohio Association for Gifted Children Review, Winter 2010 edition. This same edition contains an article entitled, Gifted Girls, Society and Classroom Implications written by Hayes staff member Karen Cook.
Thirty-Two South-Western Students Qualify for State DECA Competition
On Wednesday, February 3, one hundred eighty-four students from Central Crossing, Franklin Heights, Grove City and Westland High Schools in the South-Western City School District participated in the District 15 DECA Competition at COSI. Of those 184 students, 80 trophies were awarded to South-Western students and 32 students qualified for the state competition to be held on March 19 and 20 at the Columbus Convention Center.
The Franklin Heights High School Marketing Technology School Store has been awarded Gold Level Re-Certification for 2010. The students will receive this award at the DECA National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky later this Spring.
DECA is the National Career-Technical Student Organization for Marketing programs.
The following South-Western City School District students qualified for the state DECA competition:
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| Savanna Huntzinger | Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series | CCHS |
| Bryce Gattshall | Math and Communications Test | CCHS |
| Zach Munsey | Math and Communications Test | CCHS |
| Brian Nontell | Restaurant and Food Service Series | CCHS |
| Adrienne Swartz | Marketing Management Test | CCHS |
| Josh Daft | Sports and Entertainment Team | FHHS |
| Greg Hardiman | Sports and Entertainment Team | FHHS |
| Heather Saroiberry | Technical Sales | FHHS |
| Sean Bates | Food Marketing Series | FHHS |
| Marcus Hopkins | Automotive Service Series | FHHS |
| Dalton Hampshire | Business Services Series | FHHS |
| Keith West | Marketing Management Series | FHHS |
| Brooke Bell | Fashion Merchandising | FHHS |
| Shelby Skaggs | Fashion Merchandising | FHHS |
| Eisha Jones | Fashion Merchandising | FHHS |
| Amber Remaly | Fashion Merchandising | FHHS |
| Tom Brooks | Principles of Business Administration | FHHS |
| Brianna Long | Principles of Finance | FHHS |
| James Cervi | Entrepreneurship Participating | GCHS |
| Chelsea Muir | Apparel and Accessories Series | GCHS |
| Brittany Hull | Restaurant and Food Services | GCHS |
| Kaila Donahue | Buying and Merchandising Mgt. Team | GCHS |
| Daniel Jones | Buying and Merchandising Mgt. Team | GCHS |
| Michael Wyatt | Travel and Tourism Mgt. Team | GCHS |
| Justin Schaffer | Travel and Tourism Mgt. Team | GCHS |
| Zachary Cochran | Principles of Hospitality and Tourism | GCHS |
| Michael Ibanez | Advertising Campaign | WHS |
| Kristopher Johnson | Retail Merchandising Series | WHS |
| Samantha Kaiser | Advertising Campaign | WHS |
| Nicole Scherb | Marketing Management Test | WHS |
| Isamar Cruz-Garcia | Principles of Marketing | WHS |
| Brenda Solis | Principles of Marketing | WHS |
To view the full list of students participating in the Region 14 Competition, click here
Fifty-One South-Western Students Qualify for State BPA Competition
During the first week of February, 338 students from Central Crossing, Franklin Heights, Grove City and Westland High Schools and the South-Western Career Academy in the South-Western City School District participated in the Region 14 Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competition at various schools across Central Ohio. Of those 338 students, 214 plaques were awarded to South-Western students and 51 students qualified for the state competition to be held on March 18 and 19 at the Columbus Convention Center.
Business Professionals of America is the National Career-Technical Student Organization for Business programs.
The following South-Western City School District students qualified for the state BPA competition:
Name |
Contest |
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| Ryan Timberlake | Legal Office Procedures | CCHS |
| Kori Davis-Powers | Fundamental Word Processing Skills | CCHS |
| Michael Bauman | Advanced Spreadsheet Applications | CCHS |
| Kayla Holcomb | Prepared Speech | CCHS |
| Kayla Seagraves | Payroll Accounting | CCHS |
| Nick Harr | Computerized Accounting | CCHS |
| Emilee Fowler | Medical Office Procedures | FHHS |
| Briana Garten | Administrative Support Team | FHHS |
| Casee Reeves | Medical Office Procedures | FHHS |
| Christina Parrett | Fundamentals of Accounting | FHHS |
| Brandon Iddings | Computerized Accounting | FHHS |
| Ashley McConahay | Advanced Spreadsheet Application | FHHS |
| Jama Hiir | Keyboarding Production | FHHS |
| Victor Berry-George | Fundamental Word Processing Skill | FHHS |
| Erica Weber | Basic Office Systems and Procedures | FHHS |
| Jessica Washburn | Database Applications | FHHS |
| Sidney Mitchell | Administrative Support Team | FHHS |
| Diamond Jones | Administrative Support Team | FHHS |
| Amia Johnson | Basic Office Systems and Procedures | FHHS |
| Fatuma Ahmed | Keyboarding Production | FHHS |
| Joseph Sichini | Advanced Office Systems and Procedures | GCHS |
| Tyler Ford | Payroll Accounting | GCHS |
| Abdi Omer | Fundamental Accounting | WHS |
| Snezhana Nyunya | Fundamental Spreadsheet | WHS |
| Daniel Krumm | Banking and Finance | WHS |
| Alejandra Bonilla | Advanced Word Processing | WHS |
| Alisha Snyder | Advanced Word Processing | WHS |
| Leah Zirkle-Hughes | Integrated Office Applications | WHS |
| Larry Pletcher | Integrated Office Applications | WHS |
| Tammy Clark | Advanced Office Systems and Procedures | WHS |
| Andy Tuttle | Administrative Support Team | WHS |
| Colleen Finnegan | Administrative Support Team | WHS |
| Alexandria Fichter | Administrative Support Team | WHS |
| Anthony Gilbert | Administrative Support Team | WHS |
| Matthew Dillon | Video Production Team | SWCA |
| Caitlin VanGundy | Video Production Team | SWCA |
| Emilee Slaughter | Video Production Team | SWCA |
| Brandon Schoolcraft | Video Production Team | SWCA |
| Jessica Stokes | Presentation Management Team | SWCA |
| Katelyn Brown | Presentation Management Team | SWCA |
| Jeremy Logan | Presentation Management Team | SWCA |
| MarQuan McCarrel | Entrepreneurship | SWCA |
| John Daniels | Computer Network Technology | SWCA |
| Shane Baker | Computer Network Technology | SWCA |
| Kristin Brobst | Cisco System Administration | SWCA |
| Victor Uyoa | Network Administrator Using Microsoft | SWCA |
| Josh Roberts | Network Administrator Using Microsoft | SWCA |
| Spencer Higgins | Computer Security | SWCA |
| Nick Major | Computer Security | SWCA |
| James Flanders | PC Servicing and Troubleshooting | SWCA |
To view the full list of students participating in the Region 14 Competition, click here
Ninth Annual SWCS Spelling Bee
On Thursday, February 11, 2010, fifty students from South-Western’s intermediate and middle schools participated in the district’s Ninth Annual Spelling Bee. Brookpark Middle School eighth grader Tyler McMaken earned the title of 2010 SWCS Spelling Bee Champion by correctly spelling the word “vinegar.” Galloway Ridge Intermediate School sixth grader Haylie Graves earned the runner-up title.
Tyler and Haylie will compete in the Sheridan WorldWise Regional Spelling Bee on March 6, 2010 at Centennial High School along with the following students:
3rd place – Taylor Hensel, Brookpark Middle School, sixth grade
4th place – Said Ahmed, Norton Middle School, seventh grade
5th place - Sierra Seymour, Finland Middle School, eighth grade
6th place – Richard DeFoe, Franklin Woods Intermediate School, sixth grade
7th place – Calvin Clark, Jackson Middle School, seventh grade
8th place – Josh Matthews, Jackson Middle School, seventh grade
9th place – Shaela Davis, Franklin Woods Intermediate School, sixth grade
10th place – Kayla Schulze, Franklin Woods Intermediate School, sixth grade
CCHS Senior Signs a Letter of Intent to Run Cross Country at Tiffin College
CCHS senior Luke Boggs signs a letter of intent to run cross country at Tiffin College. Picured with Luke are CCHS Principal Hubert Watson, Doug and Christy Boggs, and CCHS Athletic Director Zoraba Ross.
Three Finland Middle School Students Participate in Ohio Regional Future City Competition at COSI
On January 16, 2010, three students at Finland Middle School participated in the Ohio Regional Future City Competition at COSI in downtown Columbus. This is the second year for FMS to compete. Prior to the competition at COSI, each 7th grade science class at FMS was challenged to create and build a model of a futuristic city. Applying concepts from the 7th grade science indicators, students designed cities that creatively and effectively solved many problems of today's cities, from traffic jams to pollution to toxic waste. The three students representing FMS at COSI were David Cherneta, Vanessa Fernandez, and Cristina Punzalan.
Campus Safety magazine has named South-Western City Schools Safety Director Gary Sigrist, Jr. as one of the Top 10 Campus Safety Directors of the Year. Congratulations to Mr. Sigrist! To read the full article, click here.
Two GCHS Students Participate in Honors Band
William England, a Grove City 10th grade alto saxophonist, and Morgan Baker, a 12th grade bassoonist, participated in the Honors Band at Ohio University recently. William will be attending the Ohio State University for Honors Band the weekend of January 16.
GCHS Students Qualify for National DECA Career Development Conference Stock Market Game Competition
Grove City students DJ Mulford, Tessa Wagner and Michael Wyatt qualified for the national DECA Career Development Conference in the Stock Market Game Competition. The students competed against other DECA members across the country and placed top in their region. They will be presenting their portfolio at the National DECA Career Development Conference in Louisville, Kentucky this spring.
GCHS Guidance Counselor Named December OEA Teacher of the Month
Grove City guidance counselor John Hampson has been selected as the December Ohio Education Association “Teacher of the Month.” On January 12, representatives from OEA, ClearChannel, Half Price Books and Wendy’s will present Mr. Hampson with a $100 gift card from Half Price Books and a burger party from Wendy’s. He will also be featured in commercials on WTVN, WLZT, WCOL, WHCI and WBWR radio and on their Web sites.
SWCA/WHS Student Receives “Choose Ohio First” STEM scholarship
Emalee Dickson received a “Choose Ohio First” STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) scholarship of $4,700 per year for two years to the University of Akron. Emalee is a second year Pre-Engineering student at SWCA. Emalee has achieved a GPA of 3.576 and is an honors student at the Career Academy. Her home high school is Westland.
FHHS NJROTC Air Rifle Team Places 10th in the Nation
The Franklin Heights High School NJROTC air rifle team placed 10th in the nation in the Secretary of the Navy’s Air Rifle Competition. They were the number one NJROTC team in the State of Ohio. Team members are Tyler Hill, Nick Pickering, Jackie Rich and Josh Stevens.
CCHS Swim Team Member Named The Dispatch Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to CCHS Swim Team member Caroline Kruczynski on being named The Dispatch Athlete of the Week on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Caroline, a junior at CCHS, competes in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke and multiple relays. <More information>
CCHS NJROTC to compete in National Drill Team Championships
The Central Crossing High School NJROTC Drill Team has been accepted to compete in the National High School Drill Team Championships scheduled for May 1-3, 2010. Competition for acceptance was very keen with 119 schools from across the United States being accepted. This is an all-service event with JROTC units representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Marine Corps. Central Crossing is the only NJROTC program chosen from the state of Ohio and one of only two Area 3 representatives from seven states.
Grove City High School Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist
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Grove City High School Senior Matthew Warner has been named as a Semifinalist in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 1.5 million juniors in 22,000 high schools entered the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, including the highest scoring entrants in each state. Matthew has a current cumulative weighted grade point average of 4.3134. He is the current Class of 2010 President at Grove City High School and has also served as class president his freshman, sophomore and junior years. Matthew is the Band President, National Honor Society President, a member of the Grove City High School Student Council and varsity member of the “In the Know” team. He has been a STAR (Success Through Academic Recognition) Award Recipient each of his previous years in high school. Matthew is the son of Melanie and Jeff Warner. |
| From left to right: Matthew Warner, Board Vice President Greg McCarty, Mindy Garverick, Amy Baker, Board President Cathy Johnson, Randy Reisling |
