C ornerstone
Delaware City
Schools
Achieving Excellence, Honoring Tradition
Fall 2008
Students Celebrate Ervin Carlisle Day
Students at Carlisle Elementary recently learned
A PUBLICATION OF THE DELAWARE CITY SCHOOLS
about the namesake of their school. The third grade
classes researched Mr. Carlisle, created a website,
produced a book and even learned a song to share
In this issue: with other students at Carlisle Elementary.
On October 10, students from third grade classes
visited other classrooms to share what they had
Academic Honors learned about Mr. Carlisle. According to third grade
page 2 teacher, Leslie Franklin, the idea for Ervin Carlisle
day was twofold: educate students about citizen-
Athletic Hall of Fame
page 2
ship and enhance pride at Carlisle Elementary.
Education Council Mr. Carlisle was a teacher and coach before be-
page 2 coming one of the youngest principals in the dis-
trict’s history. He later served as superintendent
Class of 1958 Gift and school board president and was instrumental
page 3
in getting additional elementary schools built in Del-
Pacer Pride aware. He passed away shortly before the school was named in his honor.
page 3
Dempsey Musical
page 4
Four Inducted into Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor
More Kids in the Woods Delaware City Schools inducted four alumni into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor
page 4 on Monday, October 6, at Rutherford B. Hayes High School. Jeffrey T. Benton (1971),
Christopher “C.D.” Davies (1983), Douglas H. Dittrick (1951) and Rick Lee (1969) were
applauded for their distinguished service to the communities and world we live in. According
to Superintendent Mary Anne Ashworth, “The actions of these four people have improved
the lives for millions of people.”
“The Delaware City Mr. Benton, CEO and President of Delaware County Bank, is a seventh generation Delaware
Schools will promote native and gives generously of his
a culture of excellence time to the Delaware community.
that engages and C.D. Davies currently serves
empowers students and as Vice Chairman and CEO of
OUR VISION
staff to embrace the LendingTree, LLC based out
challenges of our global of Charlotte, NC. Doug Dittrick
society. began his career in cable
television in the 1960’s and was
Photo by Scott Cubberly
We will build on our recently inducted into the Cable
traditions, respect our Television Hall of Fame. Mr. Lee
diversity and partner for is a distinguished professor at
a strong community.” Miami University. His research on
insects’ freeze tolerance has been
recognized worldwide. Complete
biographies can be found on the
district website at www.dcs.k12.
oh.us continued on pg. 4
Students Earn Academic Honors
6 Students Earn National Merit/Achievement Awards; 20 Students Earn AP Honors
Hayes High School is pleased to announce that Me-
gan Marks, Stewart Carpenter, John Schultz and Ben
Unterbrink have earned National Merit Awards. Me-
gan has been selected as a semifinalist in the National
Merit Scholarship Program and will now apply to en-
ter the pool to be considered for a Merit Scholarship.
Stewart, John and Ben were named Commended
Scholars through the competitive academic program.
Berez Harris has been named as a semifinalist
in the National Achievement Scholarship Program.
Harris is one of 1600 Black American students to
advance in the National Achievement Scholarship
Program and is eligible to compete for a scholarship
award this spring. Jordan West has been named as
an Outstanding Participant in the National Achieve-
ment Program. To earn the award, West scored in
the top four percent of students requesting consid-
eration. The National Achievement Scholarship Pro- l to r: Megan Marks, Berez Harris, Ben Unterbrink, John Schultz,
gram honors academically promising Black American Jordan West and Stewart Carpenter
high school students.
AP HONORS
Twenty Hayes students earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional
achievement on college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement
Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive
college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.
Kurt Kostyu and Katie Exline earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award. Sarah Bankert, Anne Bauer, Trevyn Hubbs,
Tim Kremer and Ben McDonald qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award. Benjamin Andrews, Jeffrey Atkinson, Reed
Fogle, Megan French, Nathan Hauff, Martha Johnson, Mandy Larrabee, Carolyn McNaughton, Zach Nowland, Brian
Shaw, Stacey Streigerwald, Yosef Teklu and Lauren Wright earned AP Scholar Awards.
Hayes Inducts Six into the Athletic Hall of Fame Education Council
Hayes High School’s Ninth Athletic Hall of Fame class was inducted at the Hall Established
of Fame football game on September 19, 2008, with Mount Vernon. The induct-
ees were introduced in Twenty-two business and community
a pre-game ceremony. leaders have come together to serve
Final induction cer- on the district’s Education Council.
emonies and a recep- The Council, established through
tion followed the game the Community Relationships
in the high school committee of the strategic plan,
cafeteria. Inductees will study the various areas of the
included Lou Carozza, district and determine ways to assist
John Dewey, Jack in making the community aware of
McKinnie, Richard district issues, concerns and needs.
Payne, Lynne Powers They also provide input from their
Weber and Tim Burch- perspectives about how the schools
field. To nominate a can support the community and meet
candidate for the Ath- community needs.
letic Hall of Fame, visit
the Delaware Pacer athletic website at http://www.delawarehayespacers.com. The Council plans to meet quarterly
with the Superintendent of Schools.
Class of 1958 Pays It Forward
Members of the Willis High School Class of 1958
recently celebrated their 50th class reunion. As part of
their festivities, they wanted to make a positive impact
on today’s Delaware students.
Class members raised $675 through a silent auction
and another $2325 through personal contributions.
The class donated the money to the libraries at
Conger and Woodward Elementary Schools. Each
school received $1500 which will be used to enhance
the school’s library with new materials, books and
equipment.
Representatives of the class presented the gift to
staff members in the Conger library in September.
Class members said their hope is that other classes will Front row, l to r: Margaret Cunningham, Susan Hough (Woodward
find a similar cause to help students in the Delaware librarian), Pamela Billow (Conger librarian), Virginia Shaw and Janice
City School District. Andrews. Back row: Jerry Donovan, Alan Notestine (Woodward
Principal), Jerry Stewart (Conger Principal) and Don Shaw
Pacer Pride: Catch the Spirit!
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Delaware City School pride can be
support our students!”
seen all over town these days. Euclid Marianne Gabel - President
As part of the district’s strategic plan, 49 Forest Avenue, 363-3239
Avenue has been named PACER
community pride in the schools was
WAY between Central Avenue and Deborah Rafeld - Vice President
identified as area to be enhanced. 431 LaChance Court, 369-9274
Pennsylvania Avenue. The project
Through a concerted effort with
was initiated Ted Backus
parents 217 Landemere Court, 363-1675
by Vice May-
and com-
or Carolyn Frances O’Flaherty
munity 22 North Street, 363-6210
Kay Riggle,
partners,
and the signs Matt Weller
the district 328 Sylvan Drive, 363-6897
were unveiled
is working to increase the schools’
at the bonfire and pep rally on Octo- Kristin Mihoci, Student Representative
presence throughout the community! Dr. Mary Anne Ashworth, Superintendent
ber 5. The PACER WAY signs mark Christine Blue, Finance Director
all eleven intersections along Euclid
Avenue.
Board of Education meetings are generally scheduled
on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
In another show of community pride, Please check the district’s website for a complete list
of meeting dates.
district banners and flags now fly over
downtown Delaware. Thanks to a Non Discrimination Policy - In accordance with federal
parent-led effort, the flags and ban- or state law, it is the policy of the Delaware City School
District not to discriminate on the basis of race, national
origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, or disability, in
ners were made possible through admission or access to, or treatment or employment in,
any service, program, or activity sponsored by Delaware
support from various parent organiza- City Schools.
tions and booster clubs. With Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with
this policy or the nondiscrimination requirements of
support from the City of Delaware, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in
flags and banners will be displayed Employment Act of 1975, Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, of
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 should
several months during the school be directed to: Ms. Sharon Bechtel, School District
Civil Rights Coordinator, Delaware City School District,
year to commemorate the beginning 248 North Washington Street, Delaware, OH 43015,
740-833-1100, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S.
of school, homecoming, count weeks Department of Education or the U.S. Equal Opportunity
Employment Commission.
and graduation. According to School Cornerstone: Published 4 times yearly by the Delaware
Superintendent Mary Anne Ashworth, City School District to fulfill, in part, requirements
of Ohio Revised Code 3313-94 and for the use of
“It has been very exciting to see the the school district patrons. Address comments and
questions to Jennifer Ruhe, Delaware City Schools, 248
N. Washington St., Delaware, OH 43015, 740-833-1100.
community react to the visual display Delaware Pacer flags and banners adorn the Printing: Richardson Printing Corp.
of Pacer Spirit. It is a great way to light posts in Downtown Delaware.
Willis Students Participate in “More Kids in The Woods” Program
two-day camp expe- Joanne Rebbeck, local forest service
rience designed to scientist and grant requestor said, “Our
make students more primary goal is for the students to get
aware of the great connected to nature and to enjoy and
outdoors. The “More appreciate its wonders.” According to
Kids in the Woods” Willis Intermediate School Principal
program was made Heidi Kegley, “The camp experience
possible through a was a wonderful opportunity for stu-
partnership between dents to focus on science in an interac-
Willis Intermediate tive, hands-on way.”
School, Big Brothers/
Big Sisters and the Students participated in stream ecol-
local Forest Service. ogy, forest ecology and geology ac-
The camp experience tivities to understand the important role
Fifty students from Willis Intermediate was funded by a grant natural resources have in our lives and
School attended Camp Oty’Okwa near from the USDA Forest Department and the need for conservation.
Hocking Hills to participate in a in-kind donations from Big Brothers/Big
Sisters and the school.
Hall of Honor (cont’d)
Established in 2007, the purpose
of the Alumni Hall of Honor is to Dempsey Presents Seussical Jr.
recognize and honor district graduates
who have accomplished exceptional
achievements in their career and to
share their actions and achievements
with current students in a way that
might affect their efforts and goals
for the future. A permanent display
honoring the Alumni Hall of Honor
inductees has been established at
Hayes High School near the main
office.
The district is now accepting
nominations for the 2009 induction. The
nomination form can be downloaded
from the district’s website or picked
up at the Administration Building at
More than 110 Dempsey Middle School students will present Seussical
248 N. Washington Street. For more Jr. on November 7-8 at 7 p.m. at Hayes High School. Tickets are $7 for
information, contact Jen Ruhe at 740- adults/$5 for students and seniors. Call 740-833-1800 for more information.
833-1105.
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