Firelands Class of 2020 Goes the Distance
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Volume 10, Issue 86 June 2020
Serving the communities of Amherst, Amherst Twp., Birmingham, Brownhelm Twp., Camden Twp., Florence Twp,
Henrietta Twp., Kipton Village, New Russia Twp., South Amherst Village, Vermilion and Vermilion Twp.
Firelands Class of 2020 Goes the Distance
The 66th Annual Commencement at Firelands High School is
complete! FHS held four consecutive nights of graduation, June 8th
through June 11th, with over 100 seniors receiving their diplomas in
the gymnasium.
When seniors arrived they entered FHS and had an opportunity
to take pictures in multiple areas. While teachers could not be
present, their pictures were on display with messages that welcomed
the students.
The students and their guests entered the gymnasium and the
graduates received their diplomas from whomever they designated.
There were wonderful moments as students chose FLSD Board of
Education members, Superintendent Von Gunten, Principal Maver,
Assistant Principal Keener, Counselor Cozza and their own parents,
grandparents, siblings and friends to present diplomas.
The ceremonies were professionally recorded and pictures were
taken. All pictures taken at commencement are available for free
(see end of article). Items are also available to order with normal
photography options from Infocus Studios as well. In addition, many
free pictures can be found on our Facebook account, The Firelands
Falcons. continued on page 2
FHS Construction Update District Places No New Tax
Inside: Architectural Drawing & Site Plan Levy on November Ballot
While many aspects of our daily lives were and continue to On June 22, the Firelands Board of Education voted unanimously
be impacted by COVID-19, I am happy to share that work on our to consolidate our two existing emergency levies that expire in
new high school was able to continue. Our construction team, led 2021 into one substitute levy. The 5.98 mil, 10 year substitute levy
by BSHM Architects, Greenspace Construction, our construction will be on the November 3rd ballot. Consolidating our two existing
manager at risk, Osborn Engineering, our commissioning agent, emergency levies into one substitute levy will not increase YOUR
owners representatives from Ennis Britton Consulting and the Ohio taxes, but it will allow Firelands Local School District to benefit from
Facilities Construction Commission have worked diligently these the growth of new construction in our community. Approval of this
past months to ensure our building project remains on schedule. levy is critical to ensuring our district provides high quality
In December, January and February meetings were held for programs in our academic offerings, the arts and athletics.
students, staff and community to gather their input regarding the The first year of the Substitute Levy will generate the exact
construction plans for the new high school. These educational amount of revenue as the two Emergency Levies that it is replacing.
visioning meetings formed the basis of the criteria used to define After that, the only increase in revenue the district will see will be
the characteristics of the new building. Through the input of various from new construction that will also be taxed at the same rate.
continued on page 2 continued on page 3
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FHS Construction, continued from page 1 stakeholders, these meetings
assured that the communities
and District’s goals were aligned.
The renderings to the left
show both a preliminary exterior
view of the new high school
and site plan. The new masonry
brick building includes changes
in brick coloring that will provide
both depth and balance and
our design team is studying the
possible integration of sandstone
into the design. Large windows
allowing for natural light in
classrooms, entry points and
the cafeteria, which will connect
to the existing high school, are
included throughout the building.
At over 106,000 sq feet, our
new high school remains the
same size as was approved by
our community in November of
2018. Our new building includes:
Teaching spaces for
all core academic disciplines,
special education, the arts,
vocational-agriculture,
technology and physical
education including two gyms,
of which one will include a stage
with appropriate lighting and
sound for performances
Collaboration areas for
students and staff to utilize as
A B C FES
additional spaces for teaching
and learning
As the new building will
serve as the main entrance for
the new high school and existing
high school (future middle
school), offices for both the high
school and middle school are
included
C - existing FHS Kitchen/cafeteria that
B - new FHS will be utilized by all students in
A - reserved for future planning
grades 6-12
Mechanical equipment
Class of 2020, continued from page 1 rooms that include efficient
Sam Formholtz, Class of the virtual graduate ceremony pictures each night that can be air handlers, boilers, and
President, recorded his welcome can be found on our website. found on her Facebook page. air conditioning units. Our
speech post-graduation. A special thank you to The We congratulate the new commissioning agent continues
Steven Iwankek, Jr. and Jordan FHS Alumni Association, The FHS Alumni and wish them a to review the mechanical
Janosek recorded their senior Friends of Firelands and the bright and happy future! electrical, and plumbing
speeches as well. Each speech Pignitella family for gifting each Link to photographs: https:// systems for energy efficiency,
will be included in the virtual senior with graduation gifts. Mrs. infocusstudiosllc.zenfolio.com/ functionality and cost to best
graduation. A video compilation Jackie Flaczynski took wonderful f581146874) continued on page 3
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Substitute Levy - continued from page 1
Our two Emergency Levies will be combined into one Substitute Levy.
For questions or more information, please contact Keri Angney, Treasurer or Mike Von Gunten, Superintendent at 965-5821.
1st Emergency Levy
Passed in 2006, renewed in 2010 Substitute Levy
Currently renewed every 10 years
Generates $820,000 annually Not a tax increase
On the November 3rd Ballot
Generates $2,320,000 annually,
2nd Emergency Levy
Passed in 2011, renewed in 2015 plus growth from new construction
Currently renewed every 5 years
Generates $1,500,000 annually Renewed every 10 years
FHS Construction, continued from page 2
Elementary Staff Zoom by serve the building and the occur in the evenings.
district’s needs. Looking ahead, site prep-
Students on Bus Routes Understanding that traffic is aration is slated to begin this
already a concern on Vermilion fall with construction continuing
Road, our design team worked through the spring of 2022
diligently to develop a solution. and we are optimistic that the
Ample visitor parking is included building will be ready for the
in the front of the building for 2022-2023 school year.
easy access, while staff, student In the near-term, there will
and parent drop areas are be some adjustments that will
behind the building, including a be needed for traffic flow as the
separate area for our busses. driveway north of the existing
Parking and staging areas building will no longer be able to
behind the building will be sized accommodate bus or car traffic.
to accommodate the needs of Details on these changes will
the district during the day as well be shared in August, prior to the
as various athletic events and start of the new school year.
community activities that will
Planning for the
2020-2021 School Year
Thank you to the 600 parents Department of Health and the
On Friday, May 29th FES plan the routes for this event. that completed our surveys in Ohio Department of Education
staff was escorted on five Students and families received May for the 2019-2020 school regarding the opening of school
different routes throughout the waves, yells and honking from year and our 2020-2021 planning for the 2020-2021 school year,
district by school buses. The the vehicles as they “zoomed” survey. district staff are meeting to
purpose of this event was to by. At the time of completion, finalize plans for Firelands.
say good-bye to students and We saw so many smiling 65% of those who responded Parents will be receiving an
families on the last day of the faces and encouraging signs. were comfortable in returning email, including an electronic
2019-2020 school year. We hope that all of our students to school, while 35% indicated survey asking for their
Staff members decorated and families have a wonderful they were not yet ready to have commitment for the upcoming
their vehicles and were excited summer and we look forward to their children return to school school year in July. In addition,
to participate in the fun event. seeing you all again soon! and would prefer an online information will be posted to our
Mr. Sayler and the transportation submitted by FES Staff option. With this information website regarding our plans for
staff were a huge help to and guidelines from the Ohio the upcoming school year.
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Maver Moves On, Virtual Field Day for
Keener Named FHS Principal Elementary Students
After six years as Principal development and technology Firelands Elementary all could enjoy the candids of the
at Firelands High School, Mr. integration. Students were invited to events.
Bob Maver is leaving to be the Finally, Firelands is looking participate in a virtual field We appreciate Mrs. Bednar
Director of Human Resources forward to introducing the newest day by our Parent Teacher and the Parent Teacher Group
with Westlake City Schools. member to the leadership team, Group. Students were asked to for organizing this fun event for
Mr. Maver joined Firelands in Mr. Rob Clarico, in August. Mr. complete a variety of activities our students. It was a way for
2014 after being the Assistant Clarico was on the teaching at home and submit photos or them to still have a field day as
Principal at Midview High staff at South Amherst Middle videos of their fun on May 26. FES students at the end of the
School. During his time at FHS, School from 2002-2004, and The pictures were then shared school year. Photos courtesy of
Mr. Maver was instrumental prior to that worked for Oberlin with students and families so that Mrs. Bednar.
in expanding the number of City Schools from 2000-2002.
courses offered at FHS through Since leaving SAMS in 2004,
LCCC via the State’s College Clarico has served for 15 years
Credit Plus Program. Mr. Maver in the Keystone Local School
will always be remembered District. Like Mrs. Keener, his
for how much he cared for our background is also in Math.
students and staff. Additionally he has coached
When asked about this football and provided leadership
transition, Maver said “I never in curriculum development. We
thought of leaving Firelands, as it will hear more from Mr. Clarico in
is truly a great place for students, August.
staff, and families, but the Note from Mrs. Keener
opportunity came about to move to Parents & Students
into Central Office at Westlake, Wow! What a year we have
which will hopefully lead to me had! I am excited to be taking
becoming a school treasurer on the role of principal and
toward the end of my educational can’t wait to see everyone in
career. Firelands is a fantastic the fall. I am feeling positive
place that I will truly miss.” about our return to school and
Assistant Principal Mrs. will send important information
Cathy Keener will be moving into through email and on Twitter
the Principal position effective @MrsKeenerFHS. I will be
August 1st. She has served FHS checking my email periodically
in the assistant role since the throughout the summer. If you
2016-2017 school year. After have any questions or concerns,
many years as a Math teacher, please let me know.
Mrs. Keener began the process Incoming freshmen: Please
of an administrative career with watch for information regarding
Brunswick City Schools before orientation in August. It will
coming to Firelands. Over her be sent to parent and student
time here, Mrs. Keener has emails and also posted on
developed strong relationships Twitter.
with our students and staff, has Locker cleanouts: If you
taken an active role in curriculum did not clean out your lockers,
items are bagged and will be
available in August for pick up.
If you still have textbooks that
need to be returned, please
bring them in September. Watch
for more information regarding
Chromebooks closer to the start
of school. See you in the Fall!
Mrs. Cathy Keener Mr. Robert Maver
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FFA Holds 66th Parent-Member Banquet Virtually
This year represents the The banquet premiered on May the progress and achievements Coultrip, Vice President Donald
66th year for the Firelands FFA 26th at 6:30 p.m. Viewers were of members in the chapter. Crawford, Secretary Kelsey
Parent-Member Banquet. Due to encouraged to tune in to the Banquet also focuses on Hardwick, Treasurer Katelyn
restrictions on large gatherings premier and have dinner with members’ premier leadership , Konicek, Reporter Taylor
because of Covid-19, the their family during the banquet. personal growth, career planning Kenska, Sentinel Keith Conwell,
banquet speakers were pre- The banquet can be viewed at and success. Student Advisor Jacob Schmitz,
recorded and a YouTube video https://youtu.be/fnUTyNXdEHg. The retiring 2019-2020 Assistants Noah Galloway ,
was created from the recordings. The annual banquet shows officers were President Chance Steven Jessel, and Tad Miller.
Newly inducted 2020-2021
officers are President Donald
Crawford, Vice President
Steven Jessel, Secretary Kelsey
Hardwick, Treasurer Katelyn
Konicek, Reporter Morgan
DiCesare, Sentinel Logan
continued on page 10
Pictured from left to right:
Gabe Gargasz shows off his
Chapter Degree; Katelyn
Konicek poses with her banquet
awards; Kaleb Carver with his
banquet awards. Awards were
delivered by Mrs. Finnegan to
students’ porches.
A Notice from Mrs. Judy Baumann, Food Service Director
The last few months have Staff: Shaila Teter, Debbie filled boxes. donation account to help other
led us to provide meals in a very Buckosh, Carolyn Sayler, Cindy Grab and Go meals: We will students when short on funds.
different way for our students. Raynor, Jennifer Sroka, Deanna continue to disperse on June 23, All other account balances will
We all miss seeing your children Watts, Kristian Novak, Mike Von July 14 and July 28 from 2:30 to remain on accounts and move
on a daily basis, but we are Gunten, Dan Jackson and more. 5:30. If new to the meal pick-up, with your child.
so happy we can help you Second Harvest: Donated you must complete the google Negative meal accounts:
through these unprecedented over 45,000 pounds of food survey online. I ask that you Thank you so much to our
times. I have personally had including non-perishable food, please pick up the meals if you anonymous donor that paid off
the opportunity to meet many dairy and fresh produce. We have signed up. This helps so I student accounts that ended in
parents, grandparents and will continue to provide boxes know how much food and milk to March with a negative balance.
others during the Tuesday meal through the summer’s remaining order. All negative accounts have been
pick-ups. We have been together 3 pick-ups. Online meal application: taken care of.
through the cold, wind, rain and Dollar General: Collected The updated meal application The First United Church in
heat. I have enjoyed getting to items for our families that will be available after August South Amherst, 201 W. Main
know each and every one of customers purchased from 1. You can go to www. St, is providing nonperishable
you and am always available for the store. Thank you to Tonya payschoolscentral.com. The items for Firelands families. This
anything you may need. Knoble for setting this up and meal status will go through the is available Monday through
I want to take this time to Cindy Raynor for delivering end of the 20-21 school year. Friday from 9:00 to 10:30.
thank all those involved, which items to the school. The meal status each school Please call 440-986-2461 to
have helped provide school Food collection: Mr. Von year will roll over for the first make sure someone is there
meals during the closure. With Gunten orchestrated a food month of the next school year. prior to picking up.
serving over 18,000 meals since drive for our first meal pick up in Account balances/senior
the middle of March, it has taken March. Our Firelands community balances: If I have not heard Stay Strong Firelands Family.
a village to make this happen. came together and donated from you, the balance on any Proud to be part
Many sincere thanks to all of many items for our families. senior’s account will first go to of this community.
you. There may be some that I Thank you to the staff members a sibling if there is one, or it will Judy Baumann can be reached at
forget, but Thank You!!!! that organized the items and be added to our emergency 440-965-5821 ext. 1011 or jbaumann@
firelandssschools.org.
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Finnegan Firelands Elementary News & Updates
Finishes First Effective Leadership Academy
This May, many of our
Falcon Leaders
Falcon Leaders are selected
attend a four week program
that will focus on reading and
This year the state 4-H fifth graders participated (via 4th and 5th grade students to math skills. The dates of the
public speaking contest had to Zoom) in eight virtual classes assist with tasks and complete program are July 6-July 31. We
be held virtually because of the in partnership with the Effective service projects while at school. look forward to working with
social distancing order. Three Leadership Academy. Students These students were able to these students to help them be
Lorain County 4-H members engaged in interactive lessons assist with a variety of events prepared for school in the fall.
competed in the contest this to develop their leadership throughout the school year. Mrs.
year. The members submitted and social-emotional skills. Choe, Mrs. Groboske and Mrs. Kindergarten Screening
videos of their speeches and The goal of the classes was to Schuster are so grateful for their Information
presentations. empower students and heighten assistance and willingness to Kindergarten Screening is
Callie Finnegan, a 6th grader their ability to embrace change help out when needed. They Monday, August 10 at Firelands
and South Amherst Middle through positive thinking. are respected and looked upon Elementary School. Careful
School, competed in individual (submitted by Valerie Schuster) as leaders within the building. consideration will be taken of
public speaking and earned Falcon Leaders for the 2019- all guidelines in place by our
1st in the state. Her topic was Perfect Attendance for the 2020 school year were: Brean government and health care
“Shipping Fever.” Callie is a 2019-2020 School Year Adkins, Owen Bernaciak, agencies in order to keep all
member of Four Leaf Clovers Firelands Elementary School Helen Bolyard, Landon Born, children, families, and school
4-H Club from Brownhelm had a total of eight students Hunter Busick, Kelsey Carroll, staff safe.
Township. She is pictured below that earned perfect attendance Claire Hasley, Kyrie Holliday, Parents should please sign
with her horse, Preston. for the 2019-2020 school year. Ethan Hozalski, Anthony Hyer, up their children for kindergarten
These students and families Preston Kirschner, Emersyn screening at https://tinyurl.com/
were committed to ensure that Lehman, Jaxten Leimbach, uxfqf8g by July 10.
they were present for school Kendall Novak, Andrew Pawlak, If any documents remain to
daily. Students earning this Liam Roth, Gavin Saylor, Aiden finalize your child’s registration
recognition, included Leonardo Simms, Natalie Smith, Jeremy (2 proofs of residency,
Dohnenko (1st grade), Lucas Stepp, Niko Zagar, and Emerson immunization records, birth
Rigby (3rd grade), Gabriel Zidar. certificate, and copy of the
DiFilippo (4th grade), Cecelia guardian’s driver’s license),
Howells (4th grade), Chase FES Jump Start to 2020-2021 please do so at your earliest
Vaughn (4th grade), Xavier Program Information convenience. This can be done
Carey (5th grade), Parker FES is devoted to ensure that in the following ways:
Craycraft (5th grade), and our students are better prepared 1.You may upload them to
Josephine Kirby (5th grade). We for the 2020-2021 school year. your Final Forms account
appreciate your commitment and In order to do that, selected 2.You may place copies of
efforts to be present at school. students have been invited to them in the secure lock box
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Firelands Elementary News & Updates
outside the Firelands Board of Second Grade Biography
Education (112 N. Lake Street, Projects
South Amherst). The lock box is 2nd graders learned about
to the left of the entrance doors. biographies in reading during
3.Documents may also quarter 4. Each 2nd grader
be scanned and emailed to interviewed a member of their
jswiers@firelandsschools.org. family as part of their biography
Within a week of the new projects. Students had specific
Kindergarten Screening date, questions to interview a family
parents will receive information member, write a paragraph
about who their child’s about the family member they
kindergarten teacher is and will interviewed, and chose a
then be contacted to sign up for project from their choice board
a one hour appointment with that represented who they
the child’s teacher, which will interviewed. Students presented
take place during schools hours their projects via Zoom with their
on either September 1, 2, or peers and teachers. Great Job
3. Children will come to school 2nd graders. (submitted by Mrs.
that day for just a one hour Dolnosich and Mrs. Hignett)
appointment. All kindergarten
students’ first full day of
school with their class and bus
transportation available is Friday,
September 4th.
Safety Town - Cancelled
Safety Town, which had
been scheduled for July 6 – 8, is
cancelled due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Parent Teacher Group
The FES PTG group SAMS:
continues to be a huge asset to
our building. They have been A Note From
meeting and collaborating with
the building principals to ensure Mrs. Gomez
that activities are still being We will hold onto all lost and
planned for staff and students. found items until August. There
Feel free to reach out to them will be one final opportunity to
to see how you can assist and come to school and retrieve
hear more about how you can any items. The school will not
be involved during the 2020- be open the remainder of June
2021 school year! You can find and July. Notice will go out when
them on Facebook (Firelands the next opportunity will be for
Elementary School PTG) or on entrance to the school.
Twitter (@FESPTG). Please make sure you have
an updated email and had been
receiving Sunday emails. There
Pictured at left are three more will not be a Sunday email until
photos from the Virtual Field August.
Day (see article on page X). Have a wonderful summer!!!
Above right, photos of 2nd grade Cara M. Gomez, Principal
biography projects.
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Purple Star Resources for Military Families
The Firelands Local School quiz with all the questions that 24/7 connection to information, via the Morale, Welfare and
District holds Purple Star Status you answered wrong. I have answers, and support to help Recreation Digital Library. You’ll
at all three of its schools, thus been on this site as much as you reach your goals, overcome find eBooks and audiobooks
being one of only two districts possible these last few weeks, challenges, and thrive. Free on virtually every topic, as well
in the state of Ohio with that preparing to get my temps. It is a resources and support are as databases and reference
distinction. very helpful tool for learning the available to active-duty, National books that can help you learn
To support our military rules of the road, which everyone Guard, and Reserve service a new skill, keep kids engaged,
families, the following information must learn eventually. https://m. members as well as their families serve as a homework source,
has been updated and provided driving-tests.org/ohio/ anywhere in the world. Some or prepare you to land your
on our website. Visit https:// From Hailee – My resource of these resources include tax next job. The digital library
www.firelandsschools.org/ is a YouTube channel. This man, services, spouse employment offers online resources to
MilitaryFamilyInformation.aspx Rob Kenney, posts all sorts of help, webinars, as well as help children learn to read or
videos on how to do different online training, relocation, and keep their grades up, research
Resources from Teen things around the house. His deployment tools, and much topics for writing assignments,
Council Members of the father walked out on him as a more. or just find a great story for a
Ohio Military Teen Council child, so he created this channel To help cope with changes long afternoon. Teens can take
(OMTC) have shared some of as a way to show boys (whose due to the COVID-19 pandemic, advantage of complete units
the activities and resources that fathers left them) how to do Military OneSource will offer of study, in a variety of media
have helped them, and others, things a father normally would. In video non-medical counseling formats, to supplement what
navigate the changes and my opinion, kids with deployed sessions for children and they have learned in school.
obstacles thrown their way. parents, or kids who have teenagers. Call Military Adults will find a large number
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resource I have been using a lot day, could really benefit from his to learn whether non-medical advancing their education or
lately is a practice driving test videos. counseling is right for your child career.
website. This site is mostly for https://www. .
teens and those preparing to get youtube.com/channel/ Morale, Welfare and
their temps or actual license. The UCNepEAWZH0TBu7dkxIbluDw Recreation Digital Library
website is filled with all the laws (MWR) https://www.
and rules of driving in the state 3 Military Onesource militaryonesource.mil/
you are in. It keeps track of your https://www. Military OneSource provides
progress and has many quizzes militaryonesource.mil/ free online resources to service
to take. It also makes a special Military OneSource is a members and their families
School Immunization/Vaccine Requirements for 2020-2021
Attention: If your child If possible, have them done school nurse in your child’s immunization records, insurance
will be entering 12th grade, 7th and bring a copy of the record to building, being sure your child’s cards, and cash or check; some
grade or any grade for the first Kindergarten screening. name is on it. Don’t forget to children may be eligible for
time -- it is now time to update Grades 1-6: the requirements keep a copy for yourself! discounts under the Vaccines
immunizations. If entering are the same as for Kindergarten Anyone can obtain for Children (VFC) program.
school for the first time, or after Grades 7-11: Grades immunizations at Lorain All children under age 18 must
attending school elsewhere, K-6 requirements plus Tdap County Public Health, 9880 be accompanied by a parent or
please be sure to check that (DPT booster) and MCV4 S. Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, guardian.
your child is in compliance with (meningococcal conjugate OH 44035. A full vaccine clinic
State of Ohio immunization vaccine) schedule is available at https:// Note: Ask your provider
requirements: Grade 12: Grade 7-11 www.loraincountyhealth.com/ about additional vaccines that
Kindergarten: Once your requirements plus MCV4 (must vaccines. are recommended for children
child has reached age 4, she be received at age 16 or older) Appointments are always ages 11-19 such as 2nd dose of
or he can complete all required Remember to bring your encouraged, although walk- varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis
immunizations for diphtheria, child’s immunization records ins are accepted. For more A and human papillomavirus
pertussis, tetanus (DPT), with you when you go to your information or to make (HPV) vaccines.
polio (IPV), hepatitis B (HBV), healthcare provider or clinic. appointments for both
measles mumps, rubella (MMR), Please send a copy of the children and adults, you can
and varicella (chickenpox). immunization record to the call (440)284-3206. Bring all
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General Membership Meetings
Firelands Band Boosters meet on the third Tuesday of every
month at 7:00 p.m. in the high school band room. Our mission is
to provide support for the Firelands Instrumental Music Program.
The dates for the 2020-2021 school year are as follows:
August 18, 2020 February 16, 2021
September 15, 2020 March 16, 2021
October 20, 2020 April 20, 2021
November 17, 2020 May 18, 2021
Congratulations The Firelands Alumni December 15, 2020 June 15, 2021
to the Class of Association Extends January 19, 2021 submitted by Shannon Smith
2020 from the Welcome to New Firelands Band Boosters Secretary
firelandsbandboosters@gmail.com
Friends of Firelands Class of 2020 Alumni
The Firelands Band Boosters would like to take the
opportunity to congratulate the MFMB Class of 2020
on their graduation and wish them all the best as they
begin the next chapter in their lives.
Thanks for all the memories!
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FFA Banquet, continued from page 5 strongest Supervised Agricultural Soils: Chance Coultrip, Noah
Galloway, Student Advisor Noah Shauna Kalassay, Peytin Linn, Experience (SAE) Programs. To Galloway Josh Scheeres, Owen
Galloway, Assistants Holden Abraham Mastellone, Michael be considered, a member must Davis. Urban Soils (3rd in district
Harker, Randi Johanssen, and Ranney, Mason Stanley, Mitchell fill out the National Proficiency team): Kaleb Carver (1st in the
Matthew Schnell. Sweinhagen, and Gabrielle Award Application and meet district), Maria DiCesare (7th
Star Awards are for students Zadorozny. national minimum standards in the district), Steven Jessel,
who have gone above and The next degree you can for applying. The winners at the Holden Harker.
beyond in the chapter by earn as a member is the State banquet were as follows. Tractor Troubleshooting (5th
showing effort, leadership, and Degree. Only about 2.5% of Ag Mechanics Placement- in district): Aiden Harker and
dedication. The Star Greenhand all FFA members will earn this Zach Born. He placed 2nd in Chance Coultrip. Ag Mechanics
is Holden Harker. Star Chapter is degree. The members from the district. Beef Production Skills (1st place in district team):
Madison Chenoweth. Star Junior Firelands that earned the degree Placement- Zach Born. He Aiden Harker (1st in district),
is Donald Crawford. The Star are Donald Crawford, Steven placed 1st in the district. Fiber Donald Crawford (2nd in
Senior (sponsored by Buckeye Jessel, Kelsey Hardwick, Katelyn & Oil Crop Placement- Zach District), Chance Coultrip (4th in
State Mini Goat Farm) is Taylor Konicek, Chance Coultrip, and Born. He placed 2nd in state. the district).
Kenska. AgCredit also awards Kaleb Carver. Diversified Crop Production General Livestock Judging:
one member the 110% Award The highest degree a Placement: Zach Born. He Noah Galloway, Keith Cornwell,
for consistently going above and member can earn is the placed 2nd in the district. Aiden Harker and Krystal
beyond. The student who earned American Degree. To earn Equine Management Scheeres. Equine Management:
this award is Chance Coultrip. this you must be a high school Placement: Katelyn Konicek. Maddy Witter (1st overall at
The Greenhand Degree is graduate, no more than 21 She placed 3rd in the state. district 1 Invitational), Kelsey
earned by members in their first years old. Members must Landscape Management Hardwick, Katelyn Konicek,
year as a member. Greenhands have earned $10,000 in SAE Placement: Keith Cornwell. He Maria DiCesare. Equine State
are - Brandon Bowyer, Adrianna projects and have invested placed 1st in the district. Outdoor test: Maddy Witter, Kelsey
Buchanan, Madeline Byrd, Mark $7,500 productively. Members Recreation Placement: 1st Kaleb Hardwick, Maddy Chenoweth,
Cumberledge, Owen Davis, must have at least 50 hours of Carver and 2nd Steven Jessel. Maria DiCesare.
Evin Denney, Maria DiCesare, community service along with Kaleb places 2nd and Steven Wildlife Management: Kaleb
Parker Frey, Gracyn Gifford, other requirements. Only about placed 3rd in the district. Carver (2nd in district), Luke
Zoe Gifford, Gracie Groot, 0.5% of FFA members will earn Grain Crop Production Dempsy, Gavin Nance, Mark
Holden Harker, Madisyn Jessel, this degree. Sean Miller, Zach Placement: Zach Born. He Papp. State Greenhand Test
Lexi Mack, MJ McCann, Gavin Born, and Morgan Nance have placed 3rd in state. Diversified (2nd in district), Maddie Byrd,
Nance, Mark Papp, Joel Polen, submitted applications which are Ag Production Placement: Holden Harker, Caleb Ross and
Caleb Ross, Nina Sauer, Joshua being evaluated at the national Zach Born. He was 3rd in state. Adrianna Buchanan. National
Scheeres, Matthew Schnell, level. Degrees will be awarded Forage Crop Placement: Zach Stay at Home Quiz (2nd in
Grace Stanley, Tristin Stipe, at the National Convention in Born. He placed 1st in the state as a team): Kaleb Carver,
Weston Strader, Lauren Valerius, October in Indianapolis. district. Community Service: Maddie Byrd, Steven Jessel and
Rylan Votruba, Taylor Wood, and The Scholarship Award is Keith Cornwell. Stella Baxter.
Garrett Yakunovich. for students who have gotten The chapter has had great National State at Home
To earn your Chapter A’s for the last 3 quarters. The success in CDEs (Career Teacher Quiz (2nd in state
Degree you must be a member members that have maintained Development Events) which teacher team): Mrs Finnegan
for 2 years and have your straight A’s in class are Seniors helps ready the young adults (1st in state individual) and Ms
Greenhand Degree along with Kaleb Carver, Chance Coultrip, in certain areas of agriculture Evans. Parliamentary Procedure
other requirements in community Luke Dempsey, Taylor Kenska, and career planning. The CDE Novice Team A: President
service and SAE projects. These and Nate Kraus; Juniors Kelsey top competitors in each CDE Grace Stanley, Vice President
recipients earned pins and Hardwick; Sophomores Madison received pins and recognition Madisyn Jessel, Secretary
certificates: Christopher Berthold, Chenoweth, Morgan DiCesare, at the banquet. The chapter did Gracyn Gifford, Treasurer
Collin Berthold, Hannah Teah Hildebrandt, Noah not get to compete at district or Joel Polen, Reporter Garret
Brandt, Madison Chenoweth, Galloway, Randi Johansson, state animal CDEs so those that Yakunovich, Sentinel Rylan
Morgan DiCesare, Jadeyn and Michael Ranney; and did well on state online tests and Votruba, Student Advisor Grace
Dickel, Caden Domin, Noah Freshmen Adrianna Buchanan, invitationals were recognized Groot. Novice Team B: President
Galloway, Gabriel Gargasz, Madeline Byrd, Maria DiCesare, instead. Holden Harker, Vice President
Gavin Gede, Gavin Gifford, Holden Harker, MJ McCann, Forestry (3rd in district team): Maria DiCesare, Secretary Gavin
Liberty Gonia, Aiden Harker, Nina Sauer, and Lauren Valerius. Luke Dempsey (4th overall in Nance, Treasurer Zoe Gifford,
Teah Hildebrandt, Matthew Proficiency Awards are district), Aiden Harker, Kaleb Reporter Nina Sauer, Sentinel
Huston, Randi Johanssen, given to the members with Carver, Katelyn Konicek. Rural Matthew Schnell, Student
• 10Advisor Owen Davis. (assistant).
Senior Team - President These seniors were
Donald Crawford , Secretary recognized for their four years
Logan Galloway, Members Kaleb of membership and their future
Carver, Steven Jessel, Mitchell plans were announced. Good
Sweinhagen, Noah Galloway, luck to - Kaleb Carver, Keith
Morgan DiCesare and Olivia Cornwell, Chance Coultrip, Luke
Galloway. Beginning Prepared Dempsey, Jordyn Domin, Taylor
Public Speaking Michael Ranney Kenska, Nate Kraus, Tad Miller,
(7th in state semi-finals, 1st Jacob Schmitz, Adalbert Tenorio.
in sub-district, 1st in district). Thank you to our FFA Adviser
Extemporaneous Speaking Shanna Finnegan for all the
Kaleb Carver (3rd in sub-district) hard work you do to help us
Good job to all the students thrive as a chapter. Also a huge
who have done well in CDE’s thanks to our Student Teacher
this year! Ms. Haley Evans (The Ohio
The Firelands FFA holds State University). The school
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one we get the most success to have her! Congratulations to
on is our fruit sale fundraisers. the Firelands FFA for another
These three students have gone successful year. Let’s do our
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most fruit. In first place is Taylor Covid-19. Please keep an eye
Kenska with a total of $1990 in out for the unique ideas the
sales. In second place is Michael Firelands FFA members have
Ranney with a total of $1084. In
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these members go above and Respectfully Submitted by
above all others by bringing a FFA Reporter Morgan DiCesare.
shop, crop and animal projects
to the fair. This Supreme FFA
$100 Gift Certificate
Exhibitor Award recognizes those FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
with the most premiums earned September 1st
among members exhibiting for Grades 1 through 12
shop, crop, and animal projects.
Kindergarten Screening
Second runner up is Aiden
September 1, 2 & 3 with first
Harker, first runner up is Taylor
full day on September 4
Kenska, and Supreme Exhibitor
is Teah Hildebrandt. Full calendar available
The Lorain County Junior on the website:
Fair is governed, planned, and www.firelandsschools.org
run by youth members. The
Firelands FFA is glad to have
several members that serve on The Firelands Express is
the Lorain County Junior Fair The next Board of Education published 9 times each school
Board. These members are meeting will be held on year by the Firelands Board of
Keith Cornwell (Exec Member), Education.
Steven Jessel (Exec Member), July 13, 2020. The Board of Education can
Katelyn Konicek (Exec Member), Board agendas can always be found be reached at: 112 North Lake
Madison Chenoweth, Bridget on our website at Street, South Amherst, OH
Rutkowski, Josh Scheeres, https://www.firelandsschools.org/ 44001. Main Office: 440-965-
Krystal Scheeres,Gabby BoardofEducation.aspx 5821; Treasurer’s Office: 440-
Zadorzny and Matthew Schnell 965-5701.
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