2014 you & your schools
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You &Your Schools2014
State Robotics Champions
National History Bowl Champions
State Champion Wrestlers
Alumni Gallery of Success
Champions & CelebrationsBeachwood High School Dedication
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ADMINISTRATORSRichard A. Markwardt, [email protected]
Michele E. MillsDirector of Finance/[email protected]
Robert P. HardisAssistant [email protected]
Lauren J. BroderickDirector of Pupil [email protected]
Ken VeonDirector of Curriculum & Technology216-464-2600, ext. [email protected]
Kathleen StroskiAssistant Treasurer216-464-2600, ext. [email protected]
SUPERVISORSMeg KaiserDirector of [email protected]
Doug LevinDirector of Marketing & Communications216-464-2600, ext. [email protected]
Jeffery SmithSupervisor of Grounds, Custodians, & [email protected]
Directory
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BEACHWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION24601 Fairmount BoulevardBeachwood, Ohio 44122216-464-2600www.beachwoodschools.orgwww.facebook.com/beachwoodbisonwww.twitter.com@beachwoodbison
Mitchel E. Luxenburg, [email protected]
Dr. Brian Weiss, Vice [email protected]
Joshua Mintz, [email protected]
Steve Rosen, [email protected]
Michael Zawatsky, [email protected]
Back-to-School CenterVisit www.beachwoodschools.org for all your forms,
supply lists and other back-to-school information.
SCHOOLSBEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL25100 Fairmount Boulevard216-831-2080Hours: 7:50 am - 2:40 pm
Ryan PattiAssistant [email protected]
Ryan PetersDirector of [email protected]
BEACHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL2860 Richmond Road216-831-0355Hours: 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
Paul [email protected]
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL24524 Hilltop Drive216-831-7144Hours: 8 am - 2:45 pm
Linda H. [email protected]
BRYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL25501 Bryden Road216-831-3133Hours: 8:50 am - 3:30 pm
Sherry [email protected]
FAIRMOUNT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER24601 Fairmount Boulevard216-292-2344
Letter from Board of Education .... 3
Messages from ............ Superintendent ............................ 4
Financial News ............................ 5
District News ...........................6-7
Celebrations ......................... 8-10
Going Global .................... 11-13
Academic Highlights ......... 14-16
Athletic Highlights ............. 17-19
Class of 2013 ..................... 20-31
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From the Beachwood Board of Education
Mitchel LuxenburgPresident
Simply stated: WOW! Somehow, incredible, amazing and fantastic just don’t cut it. We used and heard these words continually throughout the 2013-2014 school year to describe our district’s and students individual and team accomplishments as they occurred. As I reflect while writing this column, though, these words don’t seem to do justice in explaining what our school community accomplished collectively last school year.
The 2013-2014 school year began and ended with celebrations not directly related to our current students’ achievements, but nevertheless accomplishments we can all be proud of. In August, we completed the renovation of our high school and celebrated its rededication throughout an incredible Homecoming weekend with the support of our Alumni Association. In the spring, the Beachwood Schools Foundation hosted its successful Foundation Gala to celebrate the induction of 10 new alumni into Beachwood High School’s Gallery of Success.
Throughout the year, our students, through academic, extracurricular and athletic
activities provided us with continued celebrations week after week as our district reached new highs. With a record number of titles won in athletics, to a record number of extracurricular teams winning state and national titles and even competing in global competitions, to our district achieving its highest Performance Index score ever, we have achieved a new benchmark of excellence in Beachwood, and it’s being noticed by other communities everywhere.
Beachwood Schools also made advances for our students by entering into two huge partnerships. Last fall, high school students began classes in our Design & Innovation program, which is the result of our partnership with Cleveland State University. Beachwood Schools also partnered with University Hospitals for the Beachwood-UH Medical Academy, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a major health care system and a public school system. The program, which began this summer, blends traditional Honors and AP course work at the school, with internships and other structured experiences within the UH system.
The accomplishments of our Schools would not happen without the support of the Beachwood Community. While Beachwood can boast that we are one – if not the only – community in Ohio that has never failed an operating levy, our residents can be just as proud of how fiscally responsible our schools have been with the resources provided to them. All schools receive funding from their respective communities through operating levies. The typical cycle for an operating levy is three years, meaning schools often go to the ballot every three years. Beachwood has managed to not seek an operating levy since
2005, which is believed to be longer than any other district in the state. Further, in May, Moody’s renewed Beachwood Schools’ Aaa bond rating, making it one of only four districts – and the only district of its size – in the state to achieve this rating. This is something we are especially proud of.
As much as we like to celebrate our successes, which are highlighted on the pages that follow, your Board of Education is continually looking forward to ensure continued successes. In doing so, we are always mindful that our duty to the community is to serve our students, but also provide a level of service that will help attract and retain families to our community. To achieve our objectives, in January, the Board set a series of goals for the administration (this is done annually). This year’s aggressive set of goals includes academic, extracurricular and athletic initiatives, as well as facilities planning for our athletic fields and elementary schools. We are happy to state that the administration is on track to fulfill each of these goals, which were published by email and in the Beachwood Buzz earlier this year.
As we move forward, we promise to continue to keep you informed of our progress and hope you will help us celebrate these successes by sharing our stories with your friends, families and neighbors. As a community we know this is the best place to raise a family. Let’s make sure everyone else knows it, too!
On behalf of our community and our kids, I thank you for your support.
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From our Superintendent
Richard A. Markwardt, Ph.D.Superintendent
Fairmount HilltopBryden
The 2013-2014 school year marked my 10th year as superintendent of Beachwood City Schools. So, it was a milestone year of sorts for me. When I assumed my role as superintendent here in 2004, the district faced some significant challenges. None were insurmountable given the talent and resources of the staff and community.
Today, Beachwood is stronger academically and financially than at any time in its past. Our district’s student performance index places it among the highest performing districts in Ohio. Our students’ scores on standardized tests of achievement and ability far surpass state and national averages. Beachwood City School District is on sound financial ground. We are one of only four public school districts in Ohio with a Aaa bond rating. The newly-renovated Beachwood High School is among the most beautiful high school facilities in the state. Certainly, we can be pleased with our progress in the areas of academics, finances, and facilities.
With progress noted, much remains to be done. Top-performing districts cannot afford the luxury of inertia. Districts that are not
making gains are losing ground. We must never be satisfied with our accomplishments. We must always strive to be better.
The longer I serve Beachwood, the more I realize the unique characteristics that make the Beachwood City School District so special. First among them is the quality of our students. Put simply, we are provided with exceptional clay. Our students come to us from supportive families with high expectations and an intrinsic appreciation of learning.
We have high-quality staff. All districts have stars among their teachers and non-teaching staff members; we simply have more than most.
The Beachwood Board of Education and the administration recognize the importance of keeping students’ needs at the center of all decision-making. If decisions are good for kids, ultimately they will prove to be good for families, staff, and the greater community.
The City of Beachwood is diligent to provide services and support for the schools. The City houses many of its recreation programs in the schools during the summer months. It partners with us in the area of programming
by providing us with advice and community resources through its contacts with area businesses and the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce. Most important, the City is a strong silent partner in our efforts to keep our students and staff safe in our school buildings. I have never seen a greater commitment to school safety by local government than that demonstrated by our mayor, city officials, and the emergency response personnel of the City of Beachwood.
It is impossible to celebrate the accomplishments of our schools outside of the context of our community. Stated simply, Beachwood is a great community that deserves and expects greatness from its schools. The community provides the ideological, financial, and governmental support necessary to achieve the expected level of academic performance. Those of us who work in the schools are privileged to play a role in such a great social diorama.
Thank you for all that you do to support the Beachwood City School District. We are proud of the achievements of our students and staff. We anticipate even greater accomplishments in the future.
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Financial News
OPERATING LEVY CYCLESLocal School District Operating Levies Since 2005
2006, 2010, 2014 Shaker Heights
2005, 2010, 2013 Solon
2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 Aurora
2005, 2008, 2012 South Euclid-Lyndhurst
2008, 2012 Mayfield
2007, 2012 Chagrin Falls
2007, 2011 Cleveland Heights-University Heights
2006, 2010 (failed), 2011 Hudson
2011 Orange
2005 Beachwood
Michelle MillsTreasurer/Director of Finance
High SchoolMiddle School
Comparing Local Levy Cycles
District Retains Aaa Bond Rating
Moody’s Investment Services reconfirmed Beachwood Schools’ Aaa bond rating in June 2014. Beachwood is one of only four Aaa-rated public school districts in Ohio. The Aaa bond rating is based on the district’s low debt burden and prudent fiscal management, as well as the community’s exemplary voting history of passing school levies.
Refinancing of BHS Bonds Saves $2.3 Million
Beachwood Schools saved more than $2.3 million in interest expense by refunding the Build America Bonds used to finance a portion of the Beachwood High School construction project. The refunding yields a 6.36 percent net present value savings that translates into an actual interest savings of $2,379,121 over the life of the issue. The initial sale of low-interest-rate bonds in August, 2010, coupled with federal stimulus incentives already cut more than $11 million off the initial projected cost (including financing) of $50.6 million. The payback period was also reduced at that time from 30 years to 24 years.
Beachwood Receives State Auditor’s Award
The Beachwood City Schools’ excellent record-keeping has again earned the district the Auditor of State Award with Distinction after a financial audit by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office returned a clean audit report. The state’s audit opinion was unmodified – there were no findings for recovery or recommendations, and the district’s financial statement accurately depicts the district’s operations. The Auditor of State Award with Distinction is presented to local governments and school districts that have perfect audits upon the completion of a financial audit. Beachwood Schools also has its own audit committee comprising three independent citizens and a board member who are business people or certified public accountants. This committee meets with the administrative team to plan the audit each year and also meets independently with the state auditors to review procedures. The committee also reviews other activities, such as bullying, testing, policies and litigation.
Beachwood voters passed the districts’ last operating levy of 5.9 mills in May, 2005, when the district also promised the community it would not seek additional funding from an operating levy for at least three years (2008). Through 2014, the district has more than kept its promise; It has been more than nine years since the district sought additional operating revenue from taxpayers.
Operating levies fund school districts’ day-to-day expenditures (salaries, benefits, utilities, books, supplies and equipment) through property taxes. The majority (80 percent) of funding for the Beachwood City School District is derived from local property taxes.
In a recent survey of neighboring districts, Beachwood Schools was the only district to remain off the ballot for an operating levy since 2005. See the accompanying chart to compare the operating levy cycles of local school districts.
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District News
Partnerships Lead To Creation of Medical Academy, Design & Innovation Program
University Hospitals and the Beachwood City School District announced a partnership this year to establish a rigorous four-year, science-based curriculum designed to prepare high school students for professional careers in medicine. The UH-Beachwood High School Medical Academy will be a seamless academic program that blends traditional Honors and Advanced Placement course work at Beachwood High School with internships, credit-flex studies, augmented summer course work, and structured experiences at multiple sites within the UH system.
This unique educational partnership represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a major health system and a public school system. While Beachwood High School has a strong reputation for its academic program that is often compared to the area’s finest private schools, mastery of academic content alone does not prepare a student for a professional career in health care. Academy graduates who enroll in academically-demanding pre-med college programs will have a distinct advantage over students from other high schools.
A group of high school students attended a two-day medical academy camp in June. Classes for freshman and sophomore students are scheduled to begin in the Fall of 2014.
Beachwood High School also introduced a new Design & Innovation program in partnership with Cleveland State University’s Washkewicz College of Engineering. Students in this cutting-edge four-year program will be exposed to biomedical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial design and more.
BEACHWOOD EARNS 7TH STRAIGHT MUSIC EDUCATION AWARD
Beachwood City Schools has been selected among the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for the seventh consecutive year. Now in its 15th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation recognized 376 school districts nationwide for their commitment to and support of music education in schools. The BCME survey requires districts to answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Institute for Educational Research and Public Service of Lawrence, Kansas, an affiliate of the University of Kansas.
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District News
Beachwood Middle School was re-designated in the national Schools to Watch® recognition program developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. BMS is one of just 20 Schools to Watch in Ohio.
Launched in 1999, the Schools to Watch® initiative identifies schools across the United States that are well on their way to meeting the Forum’s criteria for high performance. Each school was selected by state leaders for its academic excellence, its responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and its commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels. In addition, each school has strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and a commitment to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement.
BMS RE-DESIGNATED AS NATIONAL SCHOOL TO WATCH
Schools to Watch are recognized for a three-year period, and at the end of three years must repeat the process in order to be re-designated. BMS first earned the designation in 2008 and again in 2011 – both times under the leadership of current Hilltop Elementary School principal Mrs. Linda LoGalbo, who was BMS principal from 2006 until 2013. Mr. Paul Chase has been BMS principal since the start of the 2013-2014 school year and led the school through this most recent re-designation.
The Ohio Department of Education’s site visit team noted the school’s use of technology in every school environment, the school’s ethnic and cultural diversity, and the teachers’ collaborative work styles and commitment to student success.
Beachwood Schools was recognized with the Ohio School Public Relations Association’s “Best of the Best” awards for Ohio’s best school web site and the best school social media site at OHSPRA’s annual conference held in March. Contest judges cited the district web site’s comprehensive content, clean lay-out, and easy navigation, and they commended the district’s Facebook page for its use of photos and high engagement rate among the page’s “fans.” Beachwood Schools’ web site and social media profiles are managed by Doug Levin, director of marketing and communications.
Web Site & Social Media Site Named Best in Ohio
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Celebrations
Nearly 3,000 students, parents, alumni and community members attended activities throughout the Beachwood High School Rededication and Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 27-29, 2013, to celebrate the completion of the $35.6 million upgrade to Beachwood High School.
Friday’s activities included the annual Homecoming parade, BHS rededication ceremony, and a community thank-you reception inside of the school. Outside, students and community members of all ages enjoyed the DJ, pep rally, live band, bonfire, light show, and some of Northeast Ohio’s most popular food trucks.
Hundreds of residents and alumni enjoyed Saturday’s pregame tailgate party, sponsored by the Beachwood High School Alumni Association, before the Bison defeated Berkshire 57-6 in the homecoming football game! Several hundred community members enjoyed tours of BHS throughout the weekend.
COMMUNITY CELEBRATES HIGH SCHOOL REDEDICATIONUpgrades to Beachwood High School include:• New classroom wing, library/media center, and visual arts classroom
• New additions for performing arts and physical education
• Renovated math and science wing, cafeteria and restaurant
• New community meeting room repurposed from the former north gym
• Expanded main entrance and atrium
• New energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, lighting and windows
• Enhanced technology and security systems
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Celebrations
10 Alumni Inducted into 10th Gallery of Success Class
This induction brought to 121 the number of alumni in the Beachwood High School Gallery of Success since its inception in 1985. Inductees must be Beachwood High School graduates whose achievements since high school make them outstanding role models for our students. They must exhibit achievements and distinction in one or more of the following criteria: leadership, service, humanitarianism, creativity, courage, and/or career contributions that have benefited others. Inductees were selected by a volunteer committee representing a cross-section of the Beachwood community. Selection committee members included alumni, previous Gallery inductees, community members, current and retired teachers and staff, and current students.
Ten Beachwood High School graduates were inducted into the 10th class of the Beachwood High School Gallery of Success during an all-school assembly on Friday, April 11, 2014, at Beachwood High School. The inspiring members of the 10th induction class of the Beachwood High School Gallery of Success are:
•Michael Abrams, BHS ’66 NASA Geologist
•Donna Bickoff Cohen, BHS ’66 Founder of the BHS Alumni Association
• Judi Magid Feniger, BHS ’69 Arts & Fundraising Executive
•Mia Buchwald Gelles, BHS ’84 Founder of Autism Resource Organization
• Jonathan Goldstein, BHS ’86 Hollywood Screenwriter
•Daniel L. Kalk, BHS ’76 Law Enforcement Professional
•Brian Kwait, BHS ’79 Private Equity Fund Manager & Philanthropist
• Jennifer A. Litvak, BHS ’04 Human Rights Activist
•Maj. Bill M. Terry, Jr., BHS ’89 Military Veteran
•Sharon Curtis Weisman, BHS ’77 Deaf Education Teacher
ORCHESTRA FUNDRAISER
Hundred of students attended the Friends of the Beachwood Orchestras’ bowling fundraiser in November to support the orchestra programs in our schools.
ASL CLUB’S HOLIDAY PARTY DRAWS HUNDREDS TO BHS
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Celebrations
The Beachwood Federation of Teachers sponsored its second annual Family Fun Night in January, during the varsity boys basketball game. The event provided families with a great night to beat the cold while the Bison defeated Cuyahoga Heights, 74-51. Activities included bounce houses, face painting, cup-stacking, crafts, flags, balloons, and – thanks to The Microsoft Store at Beachwood Place – six new mobile Xbox One consoles for students to play.
More than 500 guests attended Beachwood High School’s ninth annual American Sign Language Club holiday party for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in December. More than 70 students in Beachwood High School’s American Sign Language Club and ASL foreign language classes were involved in the planning of the party. The 500 guests included children and adults (and their families) from dozens of schools and organizations throughout Northeast Ohio’s
deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This event provides an opportunity for BHS students to give back to the community. BHS’s ASL club and language classes have a historic bond with Cleveland’s D/HH community. This party also gives typical-hearing students the opportunity to practice the communication skills they have learned in ASL foreign language classes, according to BHS sign language teacher Ms. Sharon Weisman.
Family Fun Night!
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Going Global!
A team of BMS students who won the state Destination Imagination championship was one of three Beachwood teams that placed in the top 15 in the world at the Destination Imagination 2014 Global Finals, held May 21-24, at the University of Tennessee. Two more Beachwood teams placed in the top 30 at Globals. A record 1,412 teams comprising 7,978 students competed in this year’s Global Finals, and more than 125,000 students participated in Destination Imagination tournaments worldwide.
The five Beachwood teams that competed at Globals - two each from Hilltop Elementary School and Beachwood Middle School and one from Beachwood High School - qualified by placing among the top three teams in their respective challenges at the state DI tournament held on April 26. Beachwood’s team of eighth graders – Olivia Adelman, Abbey Brewer, Gaby Rodriguez, and Lily Steiger – won the state championship in the “Laugh Art Loud” challenge, while three other Beachwood teams took second and one team took third in their respective challenges.
In March, 12 Beachwood teams participated in the DI regional tournament, held at Beachwood High School. Of Beachwood’s nine competitive teams, five teams finished in first place in their respective categories to advance to the state DI tournament. The remaining four competitive teams all placed. For the first year, Beachwood also fielded three Rising Stars (non-competitive) teams from Bryden Elementary School at Regionals. Beachwood’s DI adviser is Hilltop teacher Mrs. Shelley Lewis.
Two Marketing Students Qualify for International DECABeachwood marketing students Josh Raiffe (Beachwood) and Mike Koller (West Geauga) earned the High Achievement Award at the DECA International Competition in May in Atlanta, where they competed with 16,000 students from each of the 50 states and eight countries. DECA is an international organization of marketing students that provides various competitions and leadership programs for students at the high school and collegiate level. They qualified for the International DECA competition by placing second in the “buying and merchandising” event at the state’s DECA competition, where 10 Beachwood students from Mrs. Jean Getz’s Beachwood’s Excel TECC marketing class competed in events such as food marketing, business services and professional selling. Events test the knowledge and application of business and marketing techniques. Jared Wexler (Beachwood) placed sixth in the “quick-serve management” event at States.
Students Compete at Destination Imagination Global Finals
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Going Global!
BHS Orchestra Visits Italy
More than 80 students in the BHS orchestra traveled to Italy for a fabulous Spring Break trip to see the sites, learn the history, and perform three concerts. Students visited Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Orvieto, and Rome and saw sites such as the Roman Coliseum, the Jewish Quarter, the Vatican, and Amalfi St. Andrew Cathedral. They also traveled by boat, tram, and shuttle bus to the top of the Isle of Capri, where Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire for 11 years. The history was fascinating and the views were spectacular. The orchestra, conducted by Mrs. Lisa Goldman and Ms. Noél Bliss, performed three concerts at the Sorrento Cathedral, Duomo di Orvieto, and St. Paul Within the Walls Church.
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Going Global!
Beachwood High School junior Maria Alvarez’s film Difference of Opinion was named the winner of the Best High School Experimental Film category at the International Student Film Festival Hollywood in October of 2013, in Hollywood, California.
Alvarez entered three films into the festival for high school and college film students from the United States and abroad. Alvarez was one of only a handful of students to have two films accepted. In total, 78 films were accepted into the festival.
Difference of Opinion is a one-minute short film – a dark comedy about two lovers with different outlooks of their relationship. She produced the film while attending a four-week summer program at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles in 2013. The program immerses students in all aspects of filming, including story-writing, filming, editing and directing.
“In class, we’re coming up with new projects and ideas every day, and we get to play different roles in the production process,” Alvarez
said. “Beachwood High School’s beautiful new television studio gives me access to high tech tools that other students don’t have. When I get to college, I’ll already be prepared because I won’t be doing this for the first time.”
The BHS Academic Challenge team won the National History Bowl national championship in the Varsity Small School division on April 26, in Washington, DC. More than 130 varsity level teams from across the country competed. Topics cover a wide range of areas, including traditional history, historically important scientific discoveries, artworks, musical compositions, and works of literature. A “small school” is any non-magnet, non-selective public school with fewer than 1,000 students in grades 9-12. Team members are Chandler Kitson, Ryan Reilly, Jay Rajan, and Jodi Shapiro. In a separate event, junior Ryan Reilly finished 21st out of nearly 200 seniors and juniors competing at the National History Bee. Advisers were BHS teachers Mr. John Kaminski and Mr. Steve Arvidson.
Academic Challenge Team Wins National History Bowl
BHS Junior Maria Alvarez Wins International Student Film Festival
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BHS ROBOTICS TEAM CAPTURES STATE TITLE
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2013 - 2014 Academic Highlights . . .
BMS Orchestra Takes 1st Place at Cedar Point Music Festival
Congratulations to the seventh and eighth graders in the Beachwood Middle School orchestra that won two first-place awards at Cedar Point Music Festival. Performing in the competitive class, the orchestra earned the two trophies for its “superior” score and for the highest orchestra score of the event in all classes, including high schools and middle schools.
Team 695, Beachwood High School’s robotics team, won the 2014 OhioFIRST state championship on May 17 during a day-long competition at Thurgood Marshall High School in Dayton.
After finishing sixth at the IllinoisFIRST Robotics regional in April and following all of the regional qualifiers during the late winter months, Beachwood ranked first out of Ohio’s 55 teams to earn one of 24 invitations to compete at the state championship. Beachwood’s Team 695 was the number one seed heading into the tournament.
Team 695 made major changes to its robot following the early morning practice rounds at the state tournament and selected two other teams to join its alliance to battle for the state title: Team 48 from Warren and team 5146, a rookie team from Hebron. When the dust settled after the afternoon competitions, Team 695 and its alliance partners were crowned champions! The teams advisers are BMS teachers Mr. Bob Davis and Mr. Robb Ristau.
BMS Chess Team Places 3rd
The Beachwood Middle School chess team took third place at the Cleveland Scholastic Open chess tournament at Cleveland State University in the Fall of 2013. Pictured from the left are Jesse Wu (18th place), Richard Han (8th), and Ben Greysukh (19th).
5th & 6th Grade ‘Mathletes’ Dominate Local Competition
2013 - 2014 Academic Highlights . . .
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BMS Students Place in Top 1% at
State Power of the Pen
Beachwood High School’s The Beachcomber (student newspaper) staff won its second consecutive first-place rating at the Ohio Scholastic Media Association Conference, held April 4-5, at Kent State University. The Beachcomber staff also earned an ‘Excellent’ overall rating for its news web site, bcomber.org, and won 29 individual superior, excellent and honorable mention awards. The Beachcomber adviser is BHS teacher Mr. Josh Davis.
NEWSPAPER STAFF WINS 1st-PLACE STATE RATING
Seventh grader Yardena Carmi, left, and eighth grader Jinle Zhu wrote their way into the final “Power Round” and earned distinguished spots in the top 1 percent of writers this season at the State Power of the Pen writing tournament at the College of Wooster on May 23. Zhu’s “best response to a prompt” during the first round of the state Power of the Pen tournament was the competition’s number one-ranked piece. She received a superior rank of 99 for the piece entitled Run Like the Wind, which will be published in the Book of Winners, a publication that is sent to and used by all Power of the Pen coaches. Zhu was ranked 20th out of all eighth grade writers in the state of Ohio this year. Power of the Pen advisers are Beachwood Middle School teachers Ms. Kelley McLaughlin and Ms. Julie Ungier.
Separate teams of Beachwood fifth graders and sixth graders each placed first and second at the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics math contest at John Carroll University in February. Beachwood fielded seven total teams comprising 28 fifth and sixth graders. Last year, only two Beachwood fifth grade teams competed.
For two hours, students competed in four rounds requiring problem solving, mental math, construction and application of concepts. Students worked both individually and together in different rounds. Out of 11 fifth grade teams and 10 sixth grade teams, 20 percent of the teams earned trophies, 40 percent earned Championship Awards (blue ribbons) and 40 percent earned Special Awards (red ribbons).
Beachwood math teachers Ms. Carole Katz, Mrs. Shelly Lewis, and Mrs. Laura Gibson coached and practiced with the students for several weeks.
The purpose of this tournament is to promote enthusiasm for mathematics among students in the fifth and sixth grades; recognize students for their interest, perseverance, and talent in mathematics and problem solving; challenge these students in an energizing and competitive setting; and celebrate community-wide the achievements of these young mathematicians.
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2013 - 2014 Academic Highlights . . .
Marketing Class PresentedEntrovation 2014
Ninth grader Cameron Haynesworth won first place in the 9th-10th grade biology category at the Northeast Ohio Science and Engineering Fair, held at Cleveland State University in March. He was among nine Beachwood students to earn recognition. Beachwood’s Science Fair club is coached by parent-volunteer Dr. Stephen E. Haynesworth, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, and Associate Professor, Department of Biology, at Case Western Reserve University. The following Beachwood students won awards at this science fair:
• Cameron Haynesworth, 1st place, 9th-10th grade Biology; received sponsor awards from the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner College of Medicine and the NEOSEF Board of Directors.
• Yuke Zheng, 2nd place, 9th-10th grade Engineering; received sponsor awards from Parker Hannifin Corporation and the American Society of Civil Engineers
• Ben Kitay, 3rd place, 9th-10th grade Biology
• Andrew Lubinger, honorable mention, 9th-10th grade Engineering; received a sponsor award from the Antique Automobile Club of America Northern Ohio Chapter
• Caleb Gecovich, 2nd place, 7th-8th grade Behavioral Science
• Sridhar Uppalapati, 2nd place, 7th-8th grade Chemistry
• Abdul Elepele, 3rd place, 7th-8th grade Environmental Science; received a sponsor’s award from the American Association of Blacks in Energy
• Jing-Jing Shen, 3rd place, 7th-8th grade Physics
• Nir Kadosh, honorable mention, 7th-8th grade Behavioral Science
Beachwood High School marketing students presented Entrovation 2014, a one-day exposition that connected 170 innovative entrepreneurs, organizations and businesses with more than 5,000 engaged visitors. A startup company that makes Bluetooth wristbands that store passwords was among five innovative companies awarded a total of $5,000 in grants, part of the event’s Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year competition, sponsored by The Burton D. Morgan Foundation. Students operate the class, recognized as the “World’s Most Successful Junior Achievement Company,” as a business under the direction of BHS marketing teacher Mr. Greg Perry.
BEACHWOOD STUDENTS EARN LOCAL SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS
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2013 - 2014 Academic Highlights . . .
Beachwood High School seniors Sammy Gross (132 lbs.) and Ryan Harris (170 lbs.) each won their second state wrestling titles at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state wrestling championships in March. Gross, a Northwestern recruit, also won the state title in 2012, and placed third in 2011 and 2013. Harris, a future Buckeye, also won the state title in 2013 after placing seventh in 2011 and third in 2012. They are the first Bison duo to win state titles in the same year since 2002, and the first Bison to win their second titles in the same season. Anthony Walden also qualified for states for Beachwood. The Bison, as a team, tied for sixth overall in Division III.
The Beachwood Middle School girls track team set two state records while winning three relay events and one individual event at the Ohio 2014 Middle School Track & Field State Championships in Dublin, Ohio, on May 25. The team, coached by Sarah Schoenhagen and Sharita Washington, finished third overall in the state. The 4x200 relay team’s time of 1:51.60 set a new state middle school record, as did the 4x100 relay team’s time of 52.60.
Beachwood’s State Champions:• 4x100-Meter Relay: Marissa Thomas, Ashaunti Griffin, Katelyn
Perryman & Mia Knight, 1st Place (new state record)
• 4x200-Meter Relay: Ashaunti Griffin, Briana Bishop, Marissa Thomas & Mia Knight, 1st Place (new state record)
• 4x400-Meter Relay: Briana Bishop, Marissa Thomas, Katelyn Perryman & Ashaunti Griffin, 1st Place
• 100-Meter Dash: Mia Knight, 1st Place
Beachwood’s boys tennis doubles team of Brett Dubin and Karan Gill won two close matches in preliminary rounds before dropping their semifinal match to finish fourth in the state. The duo finished third at the Division II Canton District tournament to qualify for the state tennis tournament.
WRESTLING: Gross & Harris Each Capture 2nd State Titles
BOYS TENNIS: Dubin & Gill Reach State Final Four
SWIMMING: Wes Darvin Qualifies for States
Senior Wes Darvin finished fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Division II district meet to qualify for the Ohio High School Athletic Association state meet in Canton, where he finished 20th with a time of 1:02.39. Darvin was the first Beachwood male to qualify for the state tournament in the last 28 years.
BMS TRACK: Team Sets State Records, Places 3rd
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2013 - 2014 Athletics Highlights . . .
FOOTBALL: Team Wins CVC, Qualifies for State Playoffs for 1st Time Since 1989
Under the direction of first-year head coach Mike Gibbons, Beachwood’s football team won its first conference title since 1990, and qualified for the state playoffs for the first time since 1989.
GOLF: Brett Dubin Named Conference MVP
Senior Brett Dubin was the first Beachwood golfer to be named MVP of the Chagrin Valley Conference. He had the low match score in 10 matches this season and his nine-hole average (37.3) broke the school record. Dubin finished fifth overall at the OHSAA Districts.
The Beachwood boys’ soccer team won the Chagrin Valley Conference with a 6-0-1 conference record and finished 9-6-3 overall under CVC Coach of the Year Brian Greene.
BOYS SOCCER: CVC Champions
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2013 - 2014 Athletics Highlights . . .
BOYS BASKETBALL: Bison Win CVC Title
The Bison finished 20-4 overall and went a perfect 15-0 in the Chagrin Valley Conference to win the school’s first Metro Division championship. First-year head coach Matt Miller was named CVC Coach of the Year. 2013
Ohio Division III Player of the Year John Davis III is the first Bison to earn a Division I college basketball scholarship, committing to continue his academic and basketball career at Furman University.
The Lady Bison basketball team made another impressive run deep into the state playoffs. After winning the CVC, the Bison knocked out three #1 seeds in the playoffs – including the state’s top-ranked team in the regional semifinals – before losing a heartbreaker in the regional championship. The Bison finished the season with a record of 20-7 under second-year head coach Mike Coreno. Seniors Mikah Aldridge and Aneisha Hardin and junior Ariana Jackson became the school’s third, four th and f i f th 1,000-point scorers. Aldridge and Hardin were two -t ime al l - Ohio selections.
The Beachwood High School cheerleading squad won a national championship at the U.S. Finals in Virginia Beach in May by finishing in first place in the Advanced Non-Mount Varsity Cheerleading division. More than 720 teams from around the country competed in the event’s various competitions. The team is coached by Mrs. Colleen Schachtel.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bison Reach Regional Finals for 2nd Straight Year
CHEERLEADING: National Champions
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2020
Congratulations
CLASS OF 2014
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Scott Arkin Named Presidential
Scholars Semifinalist
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTSScott Arkin, Zachary Davis, BingQing Hu, Anshika Niraj, Jacqueline Reu, Kyra Reu
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMMENDED STUDENTS
Wesley Darvin, Hannah Feldman, Rebecca Kuang, Daniel Rodriguez, Nathan Wolkoff
NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNIZED STUDENT
Daniel Rodriguez
Beachwood High School senior Scott Arkin was named one of the 565 semifinalists – and one of just 18 from Ohio – in the 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Semifinalists were selected from more than 4,000 candidates on the basis of superior achievements, leadership qualities, personal character, and involvement in community and school activities. They were chosen by a panel of distinguished educators after a review of students’ essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations, and academic transcripts. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
11 Students Earn National Merit Recognition
About 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The 16,000 finalists who earned this honor nationwide represent less than 1 percent of all high school seniors. These students competed for more than $35 million in National Merit Scholarships that were offered in the spring.
CongratulationsThe Beachwood Schools Foundation Awards and Scholarships
Anna Adelman
Haley BogomolnyTHE VERA ARLEN SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was established in 2010 by Sidney Arlen to honor his wife’s memory and to acknowledge her special qualities as an individual. This scholarship is awarded annually to a female Beachwood High School graduating senior who exhibits leadership, humanity and a generous spirit in a humble manner.
Brittany PennTHE GINA MICHELLE AGIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: This scholarship is awarded annually to a female Beachwood High School graduating senior who has participated in women’s interscholastic sports or cheerleading. She must have demonstrated dedication to achieve team success. The applicant may also qualify for this scholarship if she served as a support person for a high school sports team (such as a team statistician).
Elliott SmallTHE BEACHWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has been successfully employed in a Beachwood business or industry and who intends to pursue a career in business or a selected vocation. It was established in 1999 by the Chamber of Commerce.
Betty SviridovTHE BEACHWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HARLAN DIAMOND CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior of the Beachwood High School consortium Culinary Arts Program who has been accepted to and will attend a post–secondary educational program in the field of either culinary arts or restaurant management. This scholarship was established to honor Harlan Diamond and the Culinary Arts Program.
David TabachnikTHE BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY PTO GARAGE SALE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified Beachwood graduating senior who has been outstanding in one or more of the following: 1.) Volunteerism/community service, 2.) Character and citizenship, 3.) Exhibiting enthusiasm for school and community.
Anna AdelmanTHE BEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior of Beachwood High School and the son or daughter of a graduate of Beachwood High School. The applicant must have demonstrated leadership ability, contributed to help improve the school and/or community, be a hard working student, and have demonstrated that he/she is a caring human being. It was established in 1999 by the Beachwood High School Alumni Association Fund.
Monique KaiserTHE DAVE AND JANICE BLOOM SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified senior who has shown a strong commitment to Beachwood athletics through being a player, equipment person, or team manager. The applicant must have participated with the same sports team for at least two years and shown strong sportsmanship. This scholarship was established in 2004 by the children of Dave and Janice Bloom in honor of their time and dedication to the City of Beachwood and its sports programs.
Zachary DavisTHE DONNA BICKOFF COHEN SCHOLARSHIP: The Donna Bickoff Cohen Scholarship was established in 2011 by contributions from the community in memory of Donna who was active in nearly everything Beachwood, particularly the schools. The scholarship honors a student with a “can do” attitude who embodies the spirit of the Beachwood Schools and pride in the Beachwood community.
Anshika NirajTHE HARVEY FRIEDMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP: This award is given annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has demonstrated significant leadership during his or her high school career. It was founded by Harvey and Shirley Friedman and their family in 1998.
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Haley Bogomolny Monique Crosby Wesley Darvin Zachary Davis
Monique Kaiser Rebecca Kuang Anshika Niraj Abigail Ordillas Ronit Peerless
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The Beachwood City Schools Foundation was created to provide a financial vehicle for individuals and organizations to fund educational opportunities and recognize student achievements.
Julio Stevens & Samantha TallTHE GEVELBER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was created in 2011 to recognize a Beachwood student who has been an athlete that promotes leadership during and outside the athletic competition, and has been a team player who puts others before self.
Ronit PeerlessTHE PAM AND DAN JOHNSTON SCHOLARSHIP: This award, established by friends of Pam and Dan in 2001, recognizes their contributions to the Beachwood Schools. It is given annually to a Beachwood High School student who will be participating in the graduation ceremony, experiences challenges on a daily basis and continues to persevere. The applicant must have plans to continue in a program that enhances their life skills.
Wesley DarvinTHE ROBERT D. KATES AWARD: This award, established in his memory in 1999, is given annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has shown outstanding leadership within Student Council.
Alex Glassman & Rebecca KuangTHE KAM AND CHIEN LIAO MATH AND NATURAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship established in 2007 by Dr. and Mrs. Liao is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has been outstanding in mathematics or natural sciences, will attend a four year college or university and who indicates a desire to pursue a career in the area of Natural Sciences, Engineering or Mathematics. This student must also have a 4.0 in core subjects.
Anshika Niraj & Abigail OrdillasTHE JOAN LOBERT SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has been outstanding and who indicates an intention to pursue a career in the area of: 1) Political Science 2) Government and/or 3) Public Service. It was established in 2000 by her family.
Ryan Harris & Sam GrossTHE RON MADOW ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: This scholarship is awarded to a Beachwood High School graduating senior wrestler who has been a member of the varsity team for at least two years and has attained a high level of achievement while on the team. This memorial scholarship was established in 2006 by his family and friends.
Hannah RichardsonTHE JILL DOBRIN MENACHEM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship established in 2002 by the Dobrin Family is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior whose love of children and concern for their welfare has motivated her/him to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education or a related field working with young children.
Halle SperoTHE JAY SHLACHTER ART AWARD: Mr. & Mrs. Harry Shlachter established this scholarship in memory of their son in 1998. The award is given annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has demonstrated an appreciation and talent in the area of fine arts and intends to pursue a career in that area.
Molly FinkenthalTHE STEVEN MARK WASSERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who indicates an intention to pursue a career in television writing and/or film. It was established in 1999 by his parents Bernard and Florence Wasserman in honor of his creativity and ingenuity as a writer and producer for television and motion pictures.
Special SENIOR SECTION
Molly Finkenthal Alex Glassman Sam Gross Ryan Harris BingQing Hu
Brittany Penn Hannah Richardson Jonah Rubenstein Elliott Small Halle Spero
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Jared WexlerCAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
BEACHWOOD SCHOOL FOUNDATION DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Hannah FeldmanENGLISH
Alex GlassmanMATHEMATICS
Michelle OrdillasPERFORMING ARTS
Jonah Rubenstein & Ronit PeerlessTHE DAKOTA “CODY” WEINER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This award, established by family and friends in 2001 in his honor, is given annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior with an extremely kind heart, who because of his or her spirit, succeeds against all odds.
Chadwick TindelTHE WEISENBERG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: Established by Aaron and Whitney Weisenberg in 2008, this scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who exhibits passion and commitment to the arts and intends to pursue a career in that area.
Monique CrosbyTHE NORM WEISS SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who throughout his/her school years has demonstrated, and participated in charity, volunteer, and community service activities, substantially greater than those required for graduation. It was established in 2002 in his memory by his family.
Elliott SmallTHE PAUL AND KATE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding capabilities in one or more of the following areas: 1) visionary thinking 2) entrepreneurial spirit 3) dedication to life-long learning. It was established in 2004 by Kate and Paul Williams.
Con’t The Beachwood Schools Foundation Awards and Scholarships
Julio Stevens David Tabachnik Samantha Tall Chadwick Tindel Tamarea Townes
Zachary DavisSCIENCE
Nathan WolkoffTECHNOLOGY
Lucie ShiffmanSOCIAL STUDIES
Haley BogomolnyWORLD LANGUAGE
Soliana GoldrichVISUAL ARTS
BingQing HuTHE DR. JERRY S. AND GAIL R. WOLKOFF CIVIC AWARD: Established in memory of their parents in 1999 by the Wolkoff children, this award is given annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has exceeded the requirements for community service work, who has participated in two or more Beachwood School extra-curricular activities, and who has achieved a 2.75 GPA in high school.
Tamarea TownesTHE WHITE & GOLD FOR BISON PRIDE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was established in 2013 by the Beachwood Schools Foundation and is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School junior who has demonstrated exceptional Bison Pride both in and out of Beachwood High School. It is awarded by senior students to foster recognition and investment of their fellow Beachwood students.
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ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
MAGNA CUM LAUDE AWARDS
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAMFinalist: Scott ArkinCandidates: Jacqueline Reu, Nathan Wolkoff NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMMENDED STUDENTSWesley Darvin, Hannah Feldman, Rebecca Kuang, Daniel Rodriguez, Nathan Wolkoff NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNIZED STUDENTDaniel Rodriguez PHI BETA KAPPA AWARD This honor seeks to recognize scholastic excellence as exemplified by outstanding high school students throughout the Cleveland area.Rebecca Kuang MAC SCHOLARS The Minority Achievement Committee (MAC) Scholars program recognizes individuals who consistently excel in promoting the goals of the MAC Scholars while achieving aca-demic success and demonstrating extraordinary involvement in the program’s activities. The MAC Scholars program is an academic and social sup-port network for students interested in exploring the racial achievement gap.
SENIOR SCHOLAR INDUCTEES: Monique Crosby, Kendyl Kennon, Samantha TallSPECIAL RECOGNITION: Drake Smith
HONORS DIPLOMA
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SENIORS
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES
Special SENIOR SECTION
Scott ArkinHaley BogomolnyWesley DarvinZachary DavisHalle FlateAlex GlassmanBingQing Hu
Andrew KitayRong KuangAriana MillerAnshika NirajBoyan PatevJacqueline Reu
Max MillsteinJoshua Raiffe
Elliott SmallAvidan Yulish
Anna AdelmanJessica AngelScott ArkinEmily CalaDouglas CohenKyle CohenWesley DarvinZachary DavisSamuel DiamondBrett DubinJeremy DucoffSamuel DucoffHannah FeldmanAmit FlankHalle FlateEmily FriedmanJoshua R. FriedmanKaran Gill
Alex GlassmanJared GoldhamerSoliana GoldrichSamuel GrossRachel HalpertGordon HongBingQing HuVarun JambunathAndrew KitayRebecca KuangAriana MillerAdam MossAnshika NirajAbigail OrdillasBijal PatelBiral PatelBoyan PatevBrittany Penn
Joshua RaiffeJayanth RajanJacqueline ReuDaniel RodriguezJustin ScharfDanny SheridanLucie ShiffmanMarc SilverElliott SmallAlexandra SomogyiMaya SpectorJulio Stevens IISamantha TallAliza TresserNathan WolkoffAvidan Yulish
Emily CalaJulian CaputoKyle CohenWesley DarvinZachary DavisHannah FeldmanHalle FlateEmily FriedmanJoshua R. FriedmanKaran Gill
Soliana GoldrichRachel HalpertBingQing HuAndrew KitayNoah LeavittAriana MillerAnshika NirajAbigail OrdillasMichelle OrdillasBijal Patel
Biral PatelBrittany PennJacqueline ReuLucie ShiffmanMarc SilverElliot SmallSamantha TallNathan Wolkoff
Jessica AngelJoshua R. Friedman
Scott ArkinZachary DavisBingQing Hu
Anshika NirajJacqueline ReuKyra Reu
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Scholarships and Awards
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE OCULUSRecipient: Soliana Goldrich
RANDY S. BOROFF BISON AWARDThis award was established to recognize a young man and woman who have served the school with spirit and enthusiasm.Recipients: Maya Spector, Julio Stevens VIRGINIA L. KLINE AWARDThis award is presented to a student who intends to pursue a career in elementary education.Recipient: Ariana Miller
BARBARA NANCY HOLSTEIN MEMORIAL AWARDThis award is presented to a senior who has demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles despite the challenge.Recipient: Rachel Lubinger
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL 12TH GRADE MATHEMATICS EXAMThis exam is a nationwide competitive examination given each spring to qualifying students.Recipients: Zachary Davis, Alex Glassman, Nathan Wolkoff
CLEVELAND TECHNICAL SOCIETY - SENIOROutstanding Senior in Science and MathRecipient: Zachary Davis SCOTT DAVID RELMAN MEMORIAL DRAMA AWARD This award is presented to a senior who has “loved and lived” the theatre.Recipient: Kyle Cohen WENDELL DAVID HAYNES MEMORIAL AWARD This award is presented to a student who has contributed countless hours in community service.Recipient: BingQing Hu KEITH BANKHEAD MEMORIAL AWARDThis award is presented to a student who has excelled in the sport of basketball.Recipient: Mikah Aldridge GAIL BREWSTER JCWA AWARD Awarded to the senior who demonstrated spirit and focused commitment to the work of the JCWA.Recipient: Hannah Feldman OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE INTROSPECTRecipient: Boyan Patev
STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT AWARD Recipient: Jessica Angel FRIENDS OF THE BEACHWOOD ORCHESTRA This award is presented to an outstanding orchestra student.Recipient: Marc Silver OMEA SOLO & ENSEMBLE CONTEST ORCHESTRA STUDENTS- SUPERIOR RATINGSRecipient: BingQing Hu LOUIS L. POWERS MUSIC MEMORIAL AWARD This award is presented to an outstanding band student.Recipient: Shaina Wolinsky OUTSTANDING CONCERT BAND MEMBER Recipient: Nathan Wolkoff OUTSTANDING CHOIR MEMBERRecipient: Michelle Ordillas OMEA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST CHOIR STUDENTS – SUPERIOR RATINGRecipients: Kyle Cohen, Rachel Halpert, Noah Leavitt OMEA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST CHOIR STUDENTS – EXCELLENT RATINGRecipient: Michelle Ordillas ARCHIE GRIFFIN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD This award is to recognize students who display exemplary sportsmanship. Recipients: Aneisha Hardin, John Davis III OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION COURAGEOUS STUDENT AWARDThis award is intended to bring credit to a very special student who has been involved in, or supportive of, the interscholastic athletic program, and who deserves recognition for courage.Recipient: Monique Kaiser OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARDThis award is given to one male and one female student who has the highest scholastic average at the end of the first semester of 12th grade and has received a minimum of four varsity letters.Recipients: Andrew Kitay, Halle Flate
OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCEThis award is presented to one male and one female student who has exhibited qualities that embody good citizenship, good moral character, and good sporting behavior. Recipients: Samuel Diamond, Christina Oden CHAGRIN VALLEY CONFERENCE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDRecipients: Mikah Aldridge, Samuel Gross
FRIENDS OF THE BEACHWOOD LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Anshika Niraj
BBPA SCHOLARSHIPThis award is presented to a Beachwood High School senior that will be pursuing music in the future and has completed a scholarship essay pertaining to that.Recipient: Gabrielle Greer-Jones
BEACHWOOD FEDERATION OF TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD This award was established to honor a member of Beachwood High School’s graduating class who has shown personal commitment to academics, school activities, and community service.Recipient: Wesley Darvin
PTO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSRecipients:
THE JACK W. & SHIRLEY J. BERGER SCHOLARS FUNDJEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELANDRecipient: Elliott Small
PARKER HANNIFIN SCHOLARSHIPRecipient: Christina Oden
Haley BogomolnyWesley DarvinZachary DavisAlex GlassmanBingQing Hu
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS
Andrew KitayAnshika NirajAbigail OrdillasJulio StevensNathan Wolkoff
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Recognition Awards for Participation
STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD Wes Darvin PresidentNathan Wolkoff Vice PresidentDaniel Stanescu SecretaryHannah Leland Treasurer
REPRESENTATIVES AT LARGE Soliana Goldrich, Alex Somogyi, Samantha Tall
CLASS OF 2014 OFFICERS Anna Adelman PresidentZach Davis Vice PresidentSam Gross Treasurer
REPRESENTATIVES Jess Angel, Rachel Halpert, Christina Oden, Maya Spector, Hannah Richardson
CLASS OF 2015 OFFICERS Jon Shapiro President Maya Peleg Vice President Carly Brodax Secretary Naomi Grant Treasurer
REPRESENTATIVES Casey Blum, Susan Eiben, Nomi Poprish, Ami Scherson, Emily Schwarz
CLASS OF 2016 OFFICERS Sri Vidya Uppalapati President Hannah Sullivan Vice President Jodi Shapiro Secretary Inkyu Kim Treasurer
REPRESENTATIVES Jessica Tall
CLASS OF 2017 OFFICERS Harsarjan Gill PresidentArielle Tindell Vice PresidentKatlyn Howell SecretarySwathi Srinivasan Treasurer
REPRESENTATIVES Rachael Roth, Aden Stern, Cameron Umpleby
2013 - 2014 BHS STUDENT COUNCIL
SENIOR TRI-ATHLETE AWARDAwarded to those students who have participated in three or more sports their senior year.Recipients: Kendyl Kennon, Hannah Richardson, Samantha Tall
CHAGRIN VALLEY CONFERENCE SENIOR SCHOLAR ATHLETESA senior with a 3.25 GPA and at least a two year letterman in that sport
Anna Adelman Basketball CheerleadingAnna Adelman Football CheerleadingHaley Bogomolny Basketball CheerleadingHaley Bogomolny Football CheerleadingJulian Caputo Boys SoccerMonique Crosby Girls TennisWesley Darvin Boys SwimmingZachary Davis Boys SwimmingSamuel Diamond FootballSamuel Diamond WrestlingBrett Dubin Boys TennisBrett Dubin GolfJeremy Ducoff Boys SoccerSamuel Ducoff Boys SoccerMitchell Escott GolfHalle Flate SoftballJoshua R. Friedman Boys Cross CountryKaran Gill Boys SoccerKaran Gill Boys TennisSoliana Goldrich Girls Cross CountrySamuel Gross BasketballSamuel Gross WrestlingGordon Hong Boys SoccerGordon Hong WrestlingStephen Jakubowitz Boys Cross CountryKendyl Kennon VolleyballKendyl Kennon Basketball CheerleadingAndrew Kitay WrestlingRebecca Kuang Girls TennisNoah Leavitt Boys SoccerMax Millstein Boys Cross CountryAdam Moss BaseballChristina Oden Girls BasketballBrittany Penn Girls SoccerHannah Richardson Basketball CheerleadingHannah Richardson Football CheerleadingHannah Richardson Girls TrackJustin Scharf FootballElliott Small GolfAlexandra Somogyi Girls SoccerZachary Sperling Boys SoccerJulio Stevens FootballJulio Stevens Boys BasketballDavid Tabachnik Boys SoccerSamantha Tall Girls Cross CountrySamantha Tall Girls TennisSamantha Tall Girls TrackNathan Wolkoff Boys Swimming
Scholar-AthleteRecognition
Special SENIOR SECTION
OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - ALL STATE AWARDS
Mikah AldridgeGirls Basketball – 3rd Team All Ohio
Julian CaputoBoys Soccer – 2nd Team All Ohio
Wesley DarvinSwimming – State Qualifier
John Davis IIIBoys Basketball – 2nd Team All Ohio
Samuel DiamondFootball – Special Mention All Ohio
Joshua GoodeFootball – Special Mention All Ohio
Dean GranotFootball – Special Mention All Ohio
Samuel GrossWrestling - State Champion
Aneisha HardinGirls Basketball – Honorable Mention All Ohio
Ryan Harris Wrestling – State Champion
Julio Stevens Football – 2nd Team All Ohio
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Specific College Awards
Michelle AllenGund Family ScholarshipPentecostal Church of Christ Scholarship Scott ArkinIndiana University Dean’s ScholarshipMaximus Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityPurdue University Presidential ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois University Achievement ScholarshipUniversity of Michigan Engineering Scholarship of Honor Haley BogomolnyProvost Scholarship, The Ohio State University David BohmKaufman Family Involvement Award Emily CalaHonors Residence Scholarship, Kent State UniversityHonors Scholarship, Kent State UniversityTrustee Scholarship, Kent State UniversityAlumni Association Medallion, Kent State University Julian CaputoMerit Scholarship, Rochester Institute of Technology Douglas CohenAchievement Scholarship - Rochester Institute of TechnologyRedHawk Excellence Scholarship - Miami UniversityUniversity of Akron Honors Select Scholarship Kyle CohenOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio UniversityRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University Monique CrosbyALANA Scholar, Ithaca CollegeBurger King ScholarsLaurence S. Hill and Adrian M. Newens `Scholarship in the Health ProfessionsLeadership Recognition Award, Ithaca CollegeMLK Scholarship, Ithaca CollegeOHIO Promise Scholarship, Ohio UniversitySt. Vincent DePaul Scholarship, DePaul University
Wesley DarvinMaximus Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityMichelson-Morley Scholarship, Case Western Reserve University John DavisFurman Division I Student-Athlete Scholarship Zachary DavisCase Western Reserve University ScholarshipCleveland Technical Societies Council ScholarshipMaximus Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityUniversity Of Chicago Dean’s Scholarship Samuel DiamondCincinnatus Century Scholarship, University of CincinnatiRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University Brett DubinOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio UniversityRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University Jeremy DucoffCase Western Reserve University ScholarshipIndiana University Dean’s ScholarshipMaximus Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityUniversity of Miami Presidential Scholarship Samuel DucoffCase Western Reserve University Scholarship Mitchell EscottOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio University Amit FlankCase Western Reserve University Scholarship Halle FlateDeans Scholarship, Indiana UniversityOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio UniversityProvost Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami UniversityUniversity Scholarship Freshman, University of PittsburghUniversity Scholarship, Case Western Reserve University
Emily FriedmanArts & Science Dean’s Scholarship, Miami UniversityRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami UniversityScholarship from the School of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental SciencesTrustees Scholarship, The Ohio State University Joshua A. FriedmanCincinnatus Century Scholarship, University of CincinnatiOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio University Joshua R. FriedmanUniversity Scholarship, Case Western Reserve UniversityMaximus Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityTuition Exchange Scholarship, University of PittsburghTuition Exchange Scholarship and Deans Scholarship, Syracuse UniversityTuition Exchange Scholarship, Tulane University Alex GlassmanJean Fairfax ScholarshipMichigan Engineering Department ScholarshipUniversity of Michigan Cleveland Club ScholarshipMaximus Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityRIT Computing Medal Scholarship, Rochester Institute of Technology Jared GoldhamerOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio UniversityRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University Soliana GoldrichGoucher Presidential Scholarship Joshua GoodeAthletic Scholarship, Notre Dame College of Ohio Maxwell GottfriedMerit Scholarship, West Virginia University Dean GranotEmerald Scholarship, Eastern Michigan UniversityOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio UniversityRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University
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Joshua HarfGo Far Scholarship, Bradley UniversityUniversity Scholarship, Bradley University Alfred HodgeAthletics, Metro CC-Penn Valley Gordon HongUniversity Scholarship, Case Western Reserve UniversityProvost Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityTulane University Scholarship Camarie HowellOhio University ScholarshipJC Price Scholarship Salsbury North Carolina, Greater Cleveland Chapter Varun JambunathRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University Matthew KaminskiOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio UniversityPresidential Scholarship Kendyl KennonOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio UniversityRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University Andrew KitayMaximus Scholarship, The Ohio State University Jordan LaneAthletic, Notre Dame College of Ohio Rachel LubingerOscar Ritchie Memorial ScholarshipTrustee Scholarship Ariana MillerOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio University Adam MossTrustees Scholarship, The Ohio State University Ceara Nario-RedmondTuition Exchange Scholarship, Hiram CollegeEducation Scholarship, Hiram College Abigail OrdillasLeland F. and Helen Schubert Scholarship, Ohio WesleyanRachel Carson Book Award, Chatham UniversityUniversity Scholarship , Case Western Reserve University
Michelle OrdillasAmmons-Thomas AwardBW Heritage Award, Baldwin Wallace UniversityD Marie Erven Memorial ScholarshipDeans AwardJogues Scholarship, Fordham UniversityPresidential Scholarship, John Carroll UniversityTrustee Scholarship, Kent State UniversityOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio UniversityOtterbein Endowed Scholarship, Otterbein UniversityOtterbein Towers Award, Otterbein University Trustee Award Bijal PatelScholarship, Kent State UniversityMerit Scholarship, University of ToledoPresidential Scholarship, Xavier UniversitySibling Scholarship, University of Toledo Biral PatelHonors Award Boyan PatevCollege Now Greater Cleveland Scholarship at Case Western Reserve UniversityProvost Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityUniversity Scholarship, Case Western Reserve University Brittany PennTrustees Scholarship, The Ohio State University Joshua RaiffeNew American University Scholarship Jayanth RajanRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University Jacqueline ReuNational Merit Washington University in St. Louis ScholarshipEliot Scholarship, Washington University in St. Louis Jennifer ShandDistinguished Student Scholarship, The University of MaineUniversity of Dayton Scholarship Award Lucie ShiffmanAllegheny Presidential ScholarshipCincinnatus Century Scholarship, University of CincinnatiGoucher Presidential ScholarshipOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio University
Marc SilverBeachwood Friends of the Orchestra Scholarship, Beachwood OrchestraCincinnatus University Scholarship, University of Cincinnati Alexandra SomogyiOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio University Maya SpectorRedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University Zachary SperlingAZ Excellence Tuition Scholarship, University of ArizonaNew American University Scholar, Arizona State Halle SperoGo West Scholarship, Western Michigan UniversityPresidential Silver, Western Michigan University Julio StevensCollege Scholarship, Oberlin CollegeLegacy Scholarship, Howard UniversityMorrill Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversitySchool of Business Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityUniversity Scholarship, Case WesternUniversity Scholarship, Fordham University David TabachnikOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio University Samantha TallPhi Beta Kappa Chadwick TindelBFA Scholarship, Parsons School of DesignDean’s BFA Scholarship, Parsons School of DesignPresidential Award, Pratt Institute Shaina WolinskyEmerald Scholarship, Eastern Michigan University Nathan WolkoffMaxwell Scholarship, The Ohio State UniversityPA Scholarship, Michigan State UniversityUniversity of Texas Honors Scholarship Avidan YulishOhio Signature Awards Program, Ohio University
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BEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOLCollege Decisions
STUDENT COLLEGE
Anna Adelman University of Maryland
Mikah Aldridge Delaware State University
Michelle Allen Cleveland Institute of Art
Jessica Angel The Ohio State University
Scott Arkin Stanford University
Joshua Blaustein Xavier University
Max Bleich University of Cincinnati
Haley Bogomolny The Ohio State University
David Bohm University of Cincinnati
Emily Cala Kent State University
Julian Caputo Rochester Institute of Technology
Douglas Cohen University of Cincinnati
Kyle Cohen The Ohio State University
David Corty Pennsylvania State University
Monique Crosby Ithaca College
Wesley Darvin The Ohio State University
John Davis Furman University
Zachary Davis Columbia University
Samuel Diamond The Ohio State University
Brett Dubin Shenandoah University
Jeremy Ducoff University of Michigan
Samuel Ducoff Indiana University
Brandon Eaton University of Cincinnati
Steven Edgerton Cuyahoga Community College
Mitchell Escott Ohio University
Australia Evans Undecided
Hannah Feldman Tufts University
Rahsaan Felix Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Molly Finkenthal Ohio University
Shannon Finkenthal Baldwin Wallace University
Amit Flank Case Western Reserve University
Halle Flate The Ohio State University
Paul Flowers University of Mount Union
STUDENT COLLEGE
Emily Friedman The Ohio State University
Joshua Friedman University of Cincinnati
Joshua Friedman University of Pittsburgh
Karan Gill University of Southern California
Alex Glassman University of Michigan
Jonathan Goldfinger Undecided
Jared Goldhamer Miami University, Oxford
Soliana Goldrich Goucher College
Joshua Goode Notre Dame College of Ohio
Maxwell Gottfried West Virginia University
Dean Granot Miami University, Oxford
Eva Greenberg Undecided
Matthew Greene Undecided
Samuel Gross Northwestern University
Vance Gulley Undecided
Michael Halpern Undecided
Rachel Halpert Indiana University
Aneisha Hardin Central State University
Joshua Harf University of Cincinnati
Paul Harris Shawnee State University
Ryan Harris The Ohio State University
Alfred Hodge Metropolitan Community College
Kaury Hooper Undecided
Gordon Hong Emory University
Camarie Howell Ohio University
BingQing Hu Northwestern University
Jared Isaacson Employment
Stephen Jakubowitz Kent State University
Varun Jambunath The Ohio State University
Kristin Johns Military Service: Army
Gabrielle Jones University of Cincinnati
Monique Kaiser Mercyhurst University
Anthony Kajoc Lakeland Community College
Matthew Kaminski John Carroll University
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CLASS OF 2014STUDENT COLLEGE
Gila Katz Midreshet Yeud, Isarel
Kendyl Kennon Miami University
Andrew Kitay The Ohio State University
Rebecca Kuang University of Chicago
Jordan Lane Notre Dame College of Ohio
Noah Leavitt The Ohio State University
Tionne Little University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Rachel Lubinger Kent State University
Ariana Miller Ohio University
Max Millstein Indiana University
Eliana Mitchell Undecided
Adam Moss The Ohio State University
Ceara Nario-Redmond Hiram College
Anshika Niraj University of Southern California
Christina Oden North Carolina A&T State University
Jordan Orange Pikes Peak Community College
Abigail Ordillas Davidson College
Michelle Ordillas Otterbein University
Bijal Patel University of Toledo
Biral R. Patel University of Toledo
Harshilkumar Patel Undecided
Boyan Patev King’s College London
Aliyah Patterson University of Toledo
Ronit Peerless Undecided
Brittany Penn The Ohio State University
Joshua Raiffe Arizona State University
Jayanth Rajan The Ohio State University
Nolan Reehorst Undecided
Jacqueline Reu Studying Abroad: France
Kyra Reu Studying Abroad: China
Hannah Richardson Ohio University
Lamari Robinson Undecided
Daniel Rodriguez Emory University
STUDENT COLLEGE
Jonah Rubenstein Yeshiva University
Sterling Sanders Hiram College
Trevor Sanshuck Undecided
Justin Scharf The Ohio State University
Nathaniel Schwartz University of Cincinnati
Cameron Shamis Cuyahoga Community College
Jennifer Shand Columbia College Chicago
Danny Sheridan University of Michigan
Lucie Shiffman Allegheny College
Marc Silver University of Cincinnati
Eden Skoff Undecided
Elliott Small University of Michigan
Drake Smith Cuyahoga Community College
Sabrina Solomonova
Undecided
Alexandra Somogyi Miami University, Oxford
Zachary Sperling University of Kentucky
Maya Spector Nativ College Leadership Program, then The Ohio State University
Halle Spero Kent State University
Brad Stephens Undecided
Julio Stevens Howard University
David Tabachnik The Ohio State University
Samantha Tall Emory University
Chadwick Tindel Pratt Institute
Aliza Tresser Beloit College
Anthony Walden Employment
Adam Wexler, University of Cincinnati
Jared Wexler The Ohio State University
Jataun White Undecided
Deonté Williams Military Services
Shaina Wolinsky Eastern Michigan University
Nathan Wolkoff The University of Texas
Avidan Yulish Ohio University
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