For the first time ever, Riverside High School has been recognized as one of the top schools in the country as determined by U.S. News & World Report. The Bronze Medal awarded to Riverside is a reflection of data collected from all the high schools in the country and how each of the schools meet certain criteria.

Shown below is how Riverside compared to Lake

County’s other two public high schools (Mentor and Willoughby South) that were also awarded Bronze Medals by U.S. News & World Report in its most recent ranking.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone for your collective efforts in helping Riverside High School be recognized as one of the best!

Congratulations!

Nationally Recognized!insiDEthis issue...

Our MISSION . . .Through a culture ofexcellence, immersestudents in educationalopportunities andempower them to excel inan interconnected world.

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U.S. News & World Report’s List OfBest High Schools For 2015 Includes RiversideSaluting the

SeniorClassof . . .

’15’15Plus...Support Continues for Riverside Local SchoolsSenior Project ExpandsSo Long PAC, Hello WRCArt Students Colorize Concord“Graduating” Teachers and StaffNew District Website Launched

* Based on AP® exam participation rates and percentage of students passing at least one exam. The index determined which types of medals (gold, silver or bronze) were awarded to top-performing schools.

Data are based on the 2012-13 school year.

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College Readiness Index * 18.9 18.1 17.7

Mathematics Proficiency (based on OGT results) 4.1 4.3 4.2 Proficient 18% 16% 19% Accelerated 30% 24% 25% Advanced 46% 56% 50%

Reading Proficiency (based on OGT results) 3.8 4.0 3.8 Proficient 31% 27% 32% Accelerated 43% 39% 38% Advanced 23% 30% 25%

Advanced Placement® Participation Rate 25% 22% 23% Participant Passing Rate 68% 77% 70% Exams per Test Taker 2.8 3.4 3.5 Exam Pass Rate 67% 73% 68%

Total Enrollment 1,765 2,756 1,433

Student/Teacher Ratio 19:1 20:1 18:1

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In what is becoming a tradition, 96 members of the senior class — the largest number of participating students to date — took advantage of the unique opportunity to expand their educational experience outside the classroom prior to graduation by taking part in the Senior Project Program.

Endorsed by the administration and the Board of Education and spearheaded by Riverside Principal Peter Hliatzos, the Senior Project Program took place during the last two weeks of the school year and provided interested and eligible seniors the

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Senior Project Continues To Growchance to take part in meaningful independent projects of their own selection and design.

After meeting the guidelines and requirements for inclusion in the program, the students’ selected projects exposed them to people and ideas not part of their classroom experience, while giving them an opportunity to engage in educational pursuit, community service, and career exploration.

A sincere thank you goes to each of our Community Sponsors, for without their guidance and support the Senior Project Program would not be possible.

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senior Project Community sponsors . . . thank You!Adrian ElementaryAeroControlexAmTrust GroupAvery DennisonBevcorpBig Creek Veterinary HospitalBroadmoor SchoolBuckeye ElementaryCandy Barks PhotographyCBC MagazineCentury 21 HomeStarChardon High SchoolCleveland CavaliersCleveland ClinicConcord OrthodonticsConcord Twp. Fire Dept.Crossroads Veterinary HospitalCT ConsultantsDyna-Green

Family Eyecare ClinicFlight OptionsGarfield ElementaryGolden Crust BakeryGreat Lakes PharmacyHadden ElementaryHale Road ElementaryHalPro Fire and SafetyHands On Physical TherapyIndependence ExcavatingJack Arra’s Salon and SpaJordak ElementaryJudie Nicole’sKinderCareKPMGL.E.O. Credit UnionLake County CaptainsLake County Common Pleas Ct.Lake Health

Lake Humane SocietyLakeMed NursingLancer InsuranceLaura Gills DesignLake County Educ. Service CenterLeroy Elementary SchoolLew’s Realiable Heat & Air Cond.Lincoln ElectricLubrizolMadison Avenue ElementaryMadison Tool & DyeLake County YMCA-MadisonMarc’sMelridge Elementary MJ Chrzanowski, DDSOrchard Hollow ElementaryOur Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPainesville City Local SchoolsPainesville Twp. Fire Dept.

Parma NeurologyPet Hospital of WilloughbyPolaris EngineeringRain Wedding PlanningSeidman Cancer CenterSt. Gabriel SchoolSt. Ignatius High SchoolStaffing SolutionsSterisUnited States Marine Corp.University HospitalU.S. Army RecruitmentWaite Hill Police Dept.Walking & Chewing Gum StudiosWilloughby Fire Dept.Willoughby-Eastlake City SchoolsWillowick Middle School

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Voters’ Support ContinuesOn May 5, 2015, voters

within the Riverside Local School District, along with Painesville City Local Schools, Perry Local Schools, and Madison Local Schools, once again showed their support by renewing the Lake County School Financing District Levy. This was the sixth consecutive time the Joint Financing Levy has been voted on and approved since 1990.

By combining the taxpayers and tax values

from all four districts, the revenue from this levy is distributed based on each district’s student

enrollment. The Riverside Local Schools account for 49% of the total value of the combined districts and will receive approximately $2.3 million, or 6% of its general operating budget.

Riverside is a community of great pride! Thank you for your ongoing support of our school district and the students we serve.

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lEt’s go BEaVErs!

New Season, New ConferenceWhen Riverside High School athletic teams

head into competition this school year, they will be doing so as a member of the new Western Reserve Conference.

After 18 years as a member of the Premier Athletic Conference, Riverside High School will team up with former PAC members Chardon, Madison, Eastlake North and Willoughby South in the new WRC. They will be joined by Kenston, which is coming from the Chagrin Valley Conference; and Brush and Mayfield, which are both arriving from the Northeast Ohio Conference.

This will be the fourth edition of the Western Reserve Conference with Riverside taking part for the second time. The Beavers were previously members of the second version of the WRC from 1949-51.

One of the first teams to play under the banner of the WRC will be the football team, which kicks off its season at Perry on Friday, August 28. The home opener on Friday, September 4 against West Geauga will start at 7:30 p.m. following the

annual pregame tailgate party held directly behind the school. After the home game against Harvey on Friday, September 11, which also starts at 7:30 p.m., all remaining contests will kick off at 7:00 p.m.

Date Opponent Time Event

Fri., Aug. 28 @ Perry 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 4 vs. WEst gEauga 7:30 p.m. Pregame Tailgate Party

Fri., Sept. 11 vs. HarVEY 7:30 p.m. Mass Band

Fri., Sept. 18 @ Kenston * 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 25 vs. nortH * 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 2 @ madison * 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 9 vs. BrusH * 7:00 p.m. Homecoming/Alumni Band

Fri., Oct. 16 @ Chardon * 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 23 vs. soutH * 7:00 p.m. Senior Parent Night

Fri., Oct. 30 @ mayfield * 7:00 p.m.

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* Western Reserve Conference game Home games in CAPS

Eleven art students from Riverside High School recently shared their creative talents by artistically painting fire hydrants in Concord Township, along with a couple of hydrants on the Riverside Campus. Located in the Ledgewood Crossing at the Falls neighborhood, the hydrants were transformed based on the theme of local pride.

Under the direction of Riverside art teacher Jessica Presutti Biller, and assisted by art teachers Drew Hartmann and Skip Jamison, the following students took part in this project: Sara Apanavicius, Madison Bell, Dan Coon, Clara Hach, Jeremy Janota, Emily Lupica, Jacob Mackin, Olivia Mayer, David Mohr, Jenna Palek, and Renee Williamson.

As shown by the sampling of the students’ work, designs ranged from baseball and nautical motifs to celebrating rock and roll music.

Debra Esker facilitated this project for Concord Township and focused on keeping the students safe and comfortable during the day. Other organizations that graciously provided support for this community outreach activity included Laketran (donated

transportation to and from the development), City of Painesville (donated the paint), Concord Fire and Maintenance Departments (provided general support and supplies), and Quail Hollow Resort (provided golf carts for monitoring the project within the development). Thank you to all for making the day extremely successful and allowing us to showcase our students’ talent within our community.

This is the second time Riverside students have painted hydrants in Concord with the first being in the Far Hills Drive neighborhood.

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Students Add Creativity To Concord

Did YouKnow . . .. . . members of theClass of 2015 continuingtheir education requestedfinal transcripts be sentto the following collegesand universities, butwere not limited to:

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Parents: Mark Hansz and Miriam HanszSiblings: Andy (19), Rachel (16)Residence: LeroyElementary School: Leroy, MelridgeMiddle School: LaMuthMost Challenging Class: Freshman Geometry since drawing shapes has never been a strong point of mine.Extracurriculars: Cross Country, Track and FieldExtracurriculars (non-school): Youth Group, 4-HCollege Plans: The Ohio State University, Honors ProgramMajor: Behavior Neuroscience, Pre-MedThe best thing about Riverside and the Riverside Local Schools: The amazing staff who genuinely care that you exist and probably have questions.Advice for future Riverside graduates: Don’t take life too seriously. It’s no fun that way.

Congratulations!

Head Of The Class Of 2015 . . . Keith Hansz Valedictorian, Class of 2015

Parents: Mike and Barbara MooreSiblings: Stephen (21)Residence: Painesville TownshipElementary School: Madison AvenueMiddle School: LaMuthMost Challenging Class: AP Chemistry. There was a lot of work to do and you had to understand what you were doing.Extracurriculars: Riverside Regiment, Swimming, Drama ClubExtracurriculars (non-school): First Church of Christ Youth Group, Blue Rock Christian Camp VolunteerCollege Plans: Milligan College, Honors ProgramMajor: UndecidedThe best thing about Riverside and the Riverside Local Schools: The teachers. They are always willing to go the extra mile for us.Advice for future Riverside graduates: Don’t be so caught up in trying to get out of Riverside that you miss out on opportunities to enjoy your time in high school.

sara moore Valedictorian, Class of 2015

Albion CollegeAshland University

Auburn Career Center Adult EducationBaldwin Wallace University

Bowling Green State UniversityBrevard College

Brown Aveda InstituteCapital University

Cleveland State UniversityCollege of Wooster

Columbus College of Art & DesignColumbus State Community College

Denison UniversityEdinboro University

Florida State UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityGreen Mountain College

Harford Community CollegeHigh Point University

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

John Carroll UniversityKent State University

Kent State University-AshtabulaKent State University-Geauga

Lake Erie CollegeLakeland Community College

Liberty UniversityMarietta CollegeMiami UniversityMilligan College

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Congratulations!

Valedictorians And Salutatorian

Parents: Akyempem and Erica OwusuSiblings: Whitney (27), Osei (24)Residence: Concord TownshipElementary School: Liberty Ridge (Woodbury, MN)Middle School: Lake Midddle (Woodbury, MN)Most Challenging Class: Honors Chemistry. Mr. Lark really challenged the class. Whenever we had a question, he would not just tell us the answer. He would make us figure it out, which is a method of teaching that allowed me to learn a lot and understand the content.Extracurriculars: Soccer, Cross Country, Symphonic Ensemble BandExtracurriculars (non-school): Club Soccer, Hospital VolunteerCollege Plans: University of PittsburghMajor: Pre-MedThe best thing about Riverside and the Riverside Local Schools: The sports. My involvement encouraged teamwork, stressed the importance of working hard, and has helped me in many ways, even outside of sports.Advice for future Riverside graduates: Always stay focused on your studies, but also get involved in extracurriculars and attend many school events. Don’t be in a rush to get out of high school. Enjoy the time you get to spend with friends.

Kerry owusu Valedictorian, Class of 2015

Parents: David and Kris BucholtzSiblings: Jared (16), Aaron (13)Residence: Painesville TownshipElementary School: Hadden, MelridgeMiddle School: LaMuthMost Challenging Class: AP Chemistry because it challenged me to master a lot of material quickly.Extracurriculars: Soccer (4 years), Soccer Captain (2 years), National Honor SocietyExtracurriculars (non-school): Club SoccerCollege Plans: University of AlabamaMajor: UndecidedThe best thing about Riverside and the Riverside Local Schools: The people. Throughout my years as a Riverside student, I have had many great teachers and have made many amazing friends.Advice for future Riverside graduates: Don’t be afraid to try new things and never underestimate yourself and what you can do.

Emily Bucholtz Salutatorian, Class of 2015

Muskingum UniversityNorthern Kentucky University

Ohio Northern UniversityOhio State University

Ohio State University Agric. Tech. Inst.Ohio University

Otterbein UniversityPittsburgh Technical Institute

Stautzenberger CollegeStevenson University

United States Air ForceUnited States Army

United States Army National GuardUnited States Marines

United States NavyUniversity of Akron

University of AlabamaUniversity of Cincinnati

University of DaytonUniversity of Findlay

University of Mount UnionUniversity of Pittsburgh

University of ToledoUrsuline College

Westminster CollegeXavier University

Youngstown State University

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Congratulations!

The Graduating Class Of 2015Tanya Alejandra Adon SP

Summer Marie Allport

Shania Marie Anderson LCCA LCCS

Kyle Martin Andree LCCA LCCS

Joseph Robert Antalik

Dylan Tyler Augusta

Bailey Elizabeth Baker A H SP

Timothy Joseph Balazs

Collin James Baldwin

Brianna Rae Ball SP

Gabrielle Lee Ball SP

Austin Richard James Barron

Courtney Amber Baucher LCCA

Justin Robert Belle A SP

David Michael Benadum

Vanessa Marie Blackburn

Jeffery Thomas Blaha A

Sara Ashley Blair

Anthony Tyler Bolaney

Juliana Brehun

Brittany Taylor Broski SP

John Ballard Brown

Scott Daniel Brundage

Veronica Nicole Bryant

Emily Jayne Bucholtz A H SP

James Paul Bull

Daniel S. Bush

Christian Alexander Caldwell SP

Caroline Renee Carlisle A N3 SP

Juliana Therese Carlson CTA

Austin James Carmigiano SP

Chad Alan Caruso

Jayson Lee Cassity

Alyssa Lauren Catalano A SP

George Dale Chapman

Michael Anthony Charnow

Celestino Chavez SP

Domenic Paolo Cici

Adam Gregory Cimperman A

Cassidy Marie Clifford

Olivia Irene Collier

Radames Colon

Daniel Edward Coon

Trevor James Coumos SP

Mary Beth Crouser

Johnathan Wayne Crowe

Giovanni Nickolas D’Angelo

Andrew Scott DeBacker A

Alyssa Morgan Deininger SP

Nicholas Gene Denman

Derek Jeffrey Dernier

Cassandra Helen Dickinson

Eryn Alysse Dineen SP

Joshua Joseph Dolan

Stephen Joseph Dolan SP

Lindsey Elise Dorka

Kelly Ann Duffy CTA

Brianna Nicole Janz

Irineo Antiono Jaramillo Brumbaugh

Eric David Jeddy A LCCA LCCS

Tyreece Rameil Jeffries

Angela Pearl Jernejcic

Nicole Rose Johnson SP

Sommer Leigh Joles A SP

Marcus Devonte Jones SP

Robert Everett Jones

Walker C. Jones

Carly Rebecca-Lee Jordan SP

Thomas Zachary Justice

Victoria Lynne Karpuszka A H N3 SP

Brooke Alexandra Kaydo LCCA

Jessica Ann Kidd

Jennifer Lynn Kilgore SP

Daniel Joseph Kinkelaar SP

Tyler Donald Klimek

Kyle Steven Knapp SP

Magnolia Francine Knavel

Jessica Michelle Knuff A SP

Robert Ryan Kobus

Timothy James Kochevar

Andrew O’Flaherty Koerner

Jacob O’Flaherty Koerner

Caitlyn Jennifer Kokal A

Frances Helen Kokos A H

Haley Lynn Kowalewski A H LCCA LCCS

William Christian Krcal

Ronald Anthony Krsolovic A H SP

Andrew Charles Kuhn

Guste Kuizaitis LCCA

Joseph Walter Kunsman

Kristen Lee Kurlich LCCA

Nicole Lyn Kurlich LCCA

Lindsay Carol Laing SP

Olivia Grace Lendvay A SP

Alexandra Nichole Leoson

Jennifer Ashley Licis A H

Anthony Lilly

Jessica Ann Limbers SP

Tristen Xavier Lizer

Randy David Llamas

Danielle Kay Locher

Andrew John Loehr

Donovan James Logar A

Samuel Vaughn Lograsso H

Paige Aubree Lohr CTA

Danielle Nicol Lorek

Alexander James Lory

Carissa Suzanne Love SP

Kyle Allan Lowe

Madison Rae Lubman A H LCCA LCCS

Timothy Jeremiah Lyons

Amber Lynn Maffit

Jonah Magid A H SP

Courtney Jean Mahoney

Christopher Thomas Dwyer

Grant Edward Egensperger SP

Jordan Tanaya Ekstrand

Michael Paul Emond

Tyler Michael Emrisko

Andrew Robert Engert

Gage Matthew Ervine

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Evans A

Eric Peter Fiedler

Richard Joseph Anthony Fiore SP

Kirsten Ashley Fogle SP

Julia Allyn Foley LCCA

Amanda Marie Fortuna A SP

Brianna Marie Frank LCCA

Jilliann Elizabeth Frey SP

Ryan James Gallion

Robert Michael Garner A H

Jessica Ann Germovsek SP

Chad Regis Gillenwater CTA

Alexa Leigh Glover

Tanner James Goletz SP

Elliott Victor Graniteo SP

Kellie Elizabeth Grieneisen A

Alexander Peter Griesmer A H

Amanda Ann Griesmer A

Mackenzie Louise Griffiths SP

Zachary McLean Griggs

Jessica Marie Habat

Timothy Ross Hamblin

Caitriona Lea Hambrecht

Keith Allen Hansz A H SP

Caleigh Elizabeth Harding SP

Brianna Patricia Hayes SP

Hannah Keirsten Hedrick A SP

Elise Mackenzie Helmick A H

Jacob Daniel Henderson

Steve Herczeg

Austin James Hess SP

Matthew Loren Hess SP

Alexander Davis Hill

Kailey Elizabeth Hiner A SP

Chaneya Lorraine Hobson CTA

Hana Hodali

Robert Roy Hoover SP

Lauren Taylor Horst

Jordan Mackenzie Hosta LCCA

Erika Lynn Hovlik

Christian Alexander Hufgard

Kenneth Christopher Hughes

Chelsey L. Hutson

Anthony Joseph Iliano SP

Brittany Nicole Ioffe A H SP

Brian Anthony Irish

Sara Ruth Jackman

Marshall Preston Jackson

Hannah Marie Jacomin

Soren Jaffe A H

KeyA Award of MeritCTA Career/Technical Award of MeritH Honors DiplomaCTH Career/Technical Honors DiplomaN National Honor SocietyN2 National Honor Society 2-year memberN3 National Honor Society 3-year memberLCCA PSEO Lakeland Community College Associate of Arts DegreeLCCS PSEO Lakeland Community College Associate of Science DegreeSP Senior Project

Class OfficersPresident

Caroline CarlisleVice President

Caleigh Harding• • •

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Congratulations!

Good Luck In The FutureJeremy Francis Maiher

James Jacob Marizek SP

Matthew Bradley Marteney

Devon Martin

Joshua Michael Martin

Rebecca McKenzie Martin A N2 SP

Jessica Renee Marut A N3 SP

Jack Randall Maxwell SP

Katelynn Ann Mayhugh CTA

Molly Elizabeth McBride

Gavin Richard McCrudden

Jake Joseph McCullough A H LCCA LCCS

Thomas Richard McEaneney

Paul Richard McGlothin

Francis Patrick McKeon

Briana Rose Messenger LCCA

Ryan Kenneth Messer A H

Makenna Leigh Mezget A H

Anthony Salvatore Milicia

Jacob Joseph Militello

Dylan Michael Miller

Jarod Timothy Miller

Paige Lauren Miller SP

Ian William Minnick A SP

Brianah Tayler Misosky CTA SP

Jessica Sabrina Molinyawe

Bradley J. Molyneux

Blake Austin Moore A

Sara Irene Moore A H

Evan Gregory Moran

Lauren Marie Murowsky SP

Jared Andrew Murphy

Rosemarie Ann Nagy A H N3

Nicole Renee Neely SP

Brittany Alannah Ness

Chelsea L. Ness

Ian Joseph Nickels CTA

William Michael Nobbe

Logan Daniel Norred SP

Zachary McKenzie Novak A H SP

Kyle Austin O’Connor

Michael Keil O’Connor SP

Wesley J. O’Neil

Mary Rose O’Neill A H

Mia Katharine Olley

Brian Christopher Osgood

Timothy Justin Overberger

Antwoine Maurice Owens SP

Kerry Akosua Owusu A H

Taylor Marie Palumbo

Jillian Patrice Pavlik

Emma Kristina Pecek

Samuel Edward Pekarcik

Brett Robert Peters A

Caitlin Renee Peterson

Jeremiah Webster Peterson

Mercedes Marie Peterson

Hallie Nicole Sonday

Nicole Elizabeth Sonday

Celina Lynn Sotka

Adam Michael Spiesman A H N3 SP

Jacob Benjamin Spiesman A H

Dylan Michael Sproul

Adam Klement Steingel

Alen Strmac SP

Tessa Marie Strong SP

Mark Manring Sturdevant A

John Gregory Suba

Stone Robert Sudyk

Taylor Marie Sulzbach A H

Kevin Joseph Sulzer

Dustin Joseph Swails

Breanne Victoria Swiger SP

Dakota Talmadge Talikka

Hunter Lee Talikka

Peri Nickole Tarrow

Teri Bionca Taylor SP

De-A-Voni Stephan Temnikar SP

Kara M. Temple CTA

Matthew John Thomas

Cody Joseph Thompson

Cora Delphine Thompson

Rachel Louise Todd CTA SP

Sara Jessica Tomko A SP

Cierra Jean Toth A H SP

Krista Elise Toth CTA

Alyssa Jean Turoczy CTA

Sarah Audree Urch

Vincent Michael Vaccariello

Zachary Alexander Van Pelt

Karl Thomas Vild

Bailey Marie Villa

Alexis Rose Vitanza A SP

Anastasia Ariel Wachhaus

Maysie Malloy Walker A

Gillian Elizabeth Waters

Rizpah Estelle Waytes SP

Cort Preston Weaver CTA

BreAnna Nichole Weigel

Alexis Jane Wells CTA SP

Emily Ann Wheeler

Wade Jeffrey Wilde

Jenna Leigh Wojkowski A H N2 SP

Abby Margaret Wolfe

Brianna Rebecca-Jean Wolfe CTA SP

Bryan Michael Woltman

Derek Oliver Woods

Becca Lauren Zalar CTA

Sonata Petraviciute SP

Sereana Anne Phillipp-Channel

Trent Micheal Piccirillo SP

Olivia Rose Pierce A LCCA

Ashley Christine Plassard N3 LCCA

Katie Lynn Plickert

Julia Cay Popely SP

Samantha M. Potts A

Matthew John Powalie

Melissa Ann Prileson A SP

Molly Grace Princic

Madison Marie Prucey A

Nicholas Scott Pruter

Arianna Patricia Joy Quirk

Joshua James Raines CTA

Caleb Pryce Rakovec SP

Ranulfo Jounior Razo

Benjamin Eric Reed H

Cody A. Reynolds SP

Adam Nicholas Ricci

Hayley Marie Ricci A H SP

James Darryl Riddle, Jr.

Zachary Christian Ristimaki

Benjamin Douglas Robinson

Jade Elizabeth Rodriguez

Tara Lynn Rogers

Chloe Loren Rosenberger A

Abigail Elizabeth Rothfuss SP

Timothy J. Russell

Carly Nicole Rymers SP

Kirsten Marie Salminen A

Cierra Channing Santay SP

Karissa Michaela Sasu LCCA

Alyssa M. Savoca A

Victoria Lyn Scheuer A N3

Nicholas Daniel Schmidt LCCS

Jacob Tyler Schossow

Nicholas Lawrence Schoval SP

Adam Jacob Schutt A H N2 LCCA LCCS

Hannah Rose Schwendeman A LCCA LCCS

Sean Brady Scott A H

Katelyn Marie Selleny SP

Kyle Jon Sellers

Tyler Paul Semak

Kayli Renee Senedak A H N2 SP

Steven Gabrial Setele

Trenton Thomas Seyler

Branden Johnathan Shaffer

Amy Catherine Shook A

Noelle E. Shook A SP

Jack Yosuke Silver A H SP

Jamie Nicole Simer

Kyle A. Simmons

Timothy Lawrence Slocombe A H LCCA

Ashley Lynn Smith SP

Joseph Robert Snyderwine N2

Shayna Ashley Soltesz SP

Did YouKnow . . .. . . the Class of 2015at Riverside High Schoolis comprised of 336graduating seniors.

• • •. . . of the 336 seniorsin the Class of 2015,26% earned anAward of Merit orCareer/TechnicalAward of Merit upongraduation.

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Art Award, Excellence in Visual Arts (4 years) — Brittany Broski, Emily Bucholtz, Celestino Chavez,

Michael Emond, Olivia Lendvay, Tara Rogers

Art Award, Excellence in Visual Arts (3 years) — Elliott Graniteo, Nicole Johnson, Abby Wolfe

Art Award, Most Improved in Visual Arts — Ranulfo Razo

Auburn Career Center American Red Cross Blood Drive Scholarship — Chaneya Hobson

Auburn Career Center Award of Distinction — Jeffery Blaha (Welding),

Bradley Molyneux (Automotive Technology), Katelynn Mayhugh (Allied Health Technology),

Nicholas Pruter (Sports Medicine), Krista Toth (Patient Care Technician),

Cort Weaver (Advanced Manufacturing), Brianna Wolfe (Cosmetology)

Auburn Career Center Best Portfolio — Jeffery Blaha (Welding), Kelly Duffy (Culinary Arts),

Randy Llamas (Construction), Rachel Todd (Cosmetology), Krista Toth (Patient Care Technician)

Auburn Career Center Career and Technical Association Scholarship — Kelly Duffy

Auburn Career Center Perfect Attendance, Two Years — Ryan Gallion, Kara Temple

Buckeye Boys State — Justin Belle, Stephen Dolan, Keith Hansz, Tim Slocombe

Buckeye Girls State — Bailey Baker, Victoria Karpuszka, Frances Kokos, Madison Lubman,

Rebecca Martin, Alyssa Savoca

Christina M. Hillyer Memorial Scholarship — Ashley Plassard

David R. Baker Memorial Scholarship — Jessica Habat, Zachary Novak

Exchange Club of Painesville Scholarship — Keith Hansz, Paige Miller

Foreign Exchange Students — Mattia Bergozza (Italy), Tamera Ohlig (Germany),

Tobias Pfeifer (Germany), Kevin Turbang (Belgium)

John Philip Sousa Award — Ian Minnick

Leadership Lake County — Caroline Carlisle, Jennifer Licis, Rosemarie Nagy, Rizpah Waytes

Learning About Business (LAB) — Caroline Carlisle, Richard Fiore, Jennifer Licis, Brett Peters,

Caleb Rakovec, Alyssa Turoczy

Medical Mutual of Ohio Scholarship — Kerry Owusu

National Honor Society Scholarship — Ashley Plassard, Kayli Senedak

National Merit Finalist — Emily Bucholtz

National School Choral Award — Jillian Pavlik

Painesville Rotary Academic Award — Emily Bucholtz

Painesville and Mentor Rotary Clubs Male Lead in a Musical — Kyle Andree

Painesville and Mentor Rotary Clubs Male Support in a Drama/Comedy — Tim Kochevar

Phi Betta Kappa Award — Emily Bucholtz

Photography Award, Excellence in Photography — Jessica Germovsek, Tessa Strong

PSEO Lakeland Community College Associate of Arts Degree — Shania Anderson, Kyle Andree,

Courtney Baucher, Julia Foley, Brianna Frank, Jordan Hosta, Eric Jeddy, Brooke Kaydo,

Haley Kowalewski, Guste Kuizaitis, Nicole Kurlich, Kristen Kurlich, Madison Lubman,

Jake McCullough, Briana Messenger, Olivia Pierce, Ashley Plassard, Karissa Sasu, Adam Schutt,

Hannah Schwendeman, Tim Slocombe

Class Of 2015 Scholarships & AwardsDid YouKnow . . .. . . the Class of 2015’spost high school plansinclude:54% – 4-year college28% – 2-year college5% – Technical School4% – Military9% – Work

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ThankYou . . .. . . to the

organizations,

companies, and

foundations for

providing scholarships

and award recognition

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PSEO Lakeland Community College Associate of Science Degree — Shania Anderson, Kyle Andree,

Eric Jeddy, Haley Kowalewski, Madison Lubman, Jake McCullough, Nicholas Schmidt,

Adam Schutt, Hannah Schwendeman

Riverside Booster Club Scholarship — Bailey Baker, Ronald Krsolovic

Riverside High School Alumni Scholarship — Emily Bucholtz, Jack Silver, Jenna Wojkowski

Riverside RBI Club Scholarship — Jake McCullough

RLEA Teachers’ Memorial Scholarship — Caroline Carlisle, Alex Griesmer, Keith Hansz, Sara Moore,

Adam Spiesman, Alyssa Turoczy

RLEEF – Dr. Mary A. Porter Memorial Scholarship — Angela Jernejcic

RLEEF – George E. Inscho, Jr. Scholarship — Paige Miller

RLEEF – Henry F. LaMuth Memorial Scholarship — Elise Helmick

RLEEF – Janice R. Wunderlich Scholarship — Keith Hansz

RLEEF – John J. Weiss Scholarship — Ashley Plassard

Robotics Team — David Benadum, Josh Raines, Adam Schutt, Cody Thompson, Cort Weaver,

Derek Woods

Technology Award, Excellence in Technology — Benjamin Reed, Mark Sturdevant

Timothy L. Battista Memorial Scholarship — Benjamin Reed

U.S. Army Entry — James Marizek, Jared Murphy

U.S. Army National Guard Entry — Chelsea Ness, Tyler Semak, Stone Sudyk, BreAnna Weigel

U.S. Army Scholar-Athlete Award — Eric Jeddy, Makenna Mezget

U.S. Marines Band Award–Semper Fi Music Award — Ian Minnick

U.S. Marines Entry — Marshall Jackson, Randy Llamas, Caleb Rakovec, Dustin Swails, Zachary Van Pelt

U.S. Marines Scholar-Athlete Award — Ronald Krsolovic, Rosemarie Nagy

U.S. Marines Scholar Award — Keith Hansz

U.S. Navy Entry — Jayson Cassity

Willoughby Frontier Days Safety Forces Gratitude Scholarship — Alexis Wells

DistriCt

“Graduating” Teachers and Staff MembersIn addition to the 336 graduating seniors from

the Class of 2015, the Riverside Local Schools also said farewell to some other familiar faces.

The end of the 2014-15 school year marked the retirement of nine dedicated teachers and staff members who have served the District for a combined 169 years.

Thanks to each and every one for their many years of service. May you each enjoy a happy and healthy retirement!

name Position school Years*Robert Edmisten Fleet Tech District 8 yearsDebrah Gifford Vocal Music Teacher Elementary Schools 25 yearsRuth Hobart Vocational Education Teacher Riverside Campus 1 yearDenise Kulpa Math Teacher LaMuth Middle School 16 yearsVivian Potter Transportation Operator District 30 yearsThomas Schuette Language Arts Teacher Riverside Campus 20 yearsRobin Shelley Language Arts Teacher Riverside Campus 30 yearsPamela Stevenson Business/Technology Teacher Riverside Campus 25 yearsPatti Weinstein Literacy Coach District 14 years

* Years of service to the Riverside Local Schools 169 years

10 P i P E l i n E • Summer 2015

riVErsiDE CamPus

Athletic Accomplishments Fill YearCongratulations are in order for all of our

student athletes and coaching staffs for another successful year. Listed below are some of the

Cross Country, BoysRegional Qualifiers

Cross Country, girlsAbby Baker, Regional QualifierKatie Durisin, News-Herald First Team, Regional Qualifier; State Qualifier; Set school record (18:49)

FootballCameron Jefferies, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Defensive Back; Northeast Lakes All-District Special MentionMarcus Jones, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Running Back; Northeast Lakes All-District First Team Athlete; All-Ohio Special Mention; News-Herald Senior Bowl; Set school records for single season and career rushing yardsJack Maxwell, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Linebacker; Northeast Lakes All-District Second Team PunterPaul McGlothin, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Offensive Lineman; News-Herald Senior BowlJohn Suba, Lake County Touchdown Club Div. A All-Star Defensive Lineman; Northeast Lakes All-District Second Team Defensive Lineman; News-Herald Senior Bowl

golfUndefeated PAC Champs (fourth consecutive PAC Championship); Sectional Runners-up; District QualifiersBrian Irish, News-Herald First TeamEric Jeddy, News-Herald First Team; PAC Tournament MedalistMatt Thomas, State Qualifier

VolleyballUndefeated PAC Champs; District ChampsJess Marut, News-Herald First Team

gymnasticsPayton Mackey, State Qualifier (beam)

swimming, BoysPAC ChampionsNate Jerry, PAC Champion 50 Free, 100 Free, 200 Free RelayJack Silver, PAC Champion 200 Free, 200 Free RelayMark Silver, PAC Champion 100 Breaststroke, 200 Free RelayNick Shambaugh, PAC Champion 200 Free Relay

swimming, girlsRebecca Arn, PAC Champion 100 BackstrokeJessica Germovsek, Academic All-AmericanFrankie Kokos, Academic All-AmericanSara Moore, Academic All-AmericanKatarina Valentic, PAC Champion 200 IM, 100 Breaststroke

WrestlingJake Militello, PAC Champion; Sectional Champion; State Qualifier (alt.)

BaseballJake McCullough, News-Herald First Team

softballPAC Champions

track & Field, BoysCameron Jefferies, District Champion Long Jump; State Qualifier Long Jump

track & Field, girlsHanna Cole, PAC Champion 100 Hurdles; Regional Qualifer 300 HurdlesKatie Durisin, Regional Qualifier 1600, 3200Brittany Ioffe, Regional Qualifier Pole Vault

more noteworthy accomplishments earned by our student-athletes and coaches during the 2014-15 school year.

Did YouKnow . . .. . . Senior Brittany Ioffe

tied the school record in the

pole vault this year with a

leap of 9' 6".• • •

. . . Bill Ross surpassed 100

career victories this season

as varsity softball coach at

Riverside High School.• • •

meet the teams nightMark your calendar for Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Join us in the Riverside Stadium for the formal introduction of the high school fall sports teams and coaches, as well as a preview performance by the Riverside Regiment marching band.

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August 18 Tuesday 8th Grade Orientation for students A-L – 9:00-10:30 a.m.August 19 Wednesday 8th Grade Orientation for students M-Z – 9:00-10:30 a.m.August 24 Monday First day of school, classes begin for Grades 1–12August 25 Tuesday Kindergarten Orientation and Conferences for AM Classes / Full DayAugust 26 Wednesday Kindergarten Orientation and Conferences for PM ClassesAugust 27 Thursday First day of school for Preschool and KindergartenSeptember 7 Monday Labor Day – no schoolOctober 9 Friday Teacher In-service – no classesOctober 15 Thursday End of First Attendance Period

October 16 Friday Fall Break, no school – NEOEA DayNovember 3 Tuesday Election Day, no schoolNovember 25 Wednesday Thanksgiving Vacation begins (through Nov. 27) – no schoolNovember 30 Monday School re-opens Monday, November 30, 2015December 18 Friday End of Second Attendance Period / End of First Semester

December 21 Monday Winter Vacation begins (through Jan. 1, 2016) – no schoolJanuary 4 Monday Teachers’ Records Day – no classesJanuary 5 Tuesday School re-opens / Second Semester begins Tuesday, January 5, 2016January 18 Monday Martin Luther King Day – no schoolJanuary 29 Friday Teacher In-service – no classesFebruary 15 Monday Presidents’ Day – no schoolMarch 16 Wednesday End of Third Attendance Period

March 25 Friday Spring Vacation begins (through April 1, 2016) – no schoolApril 4 Monday School re-opens Monday, April 4, 2016April 15 Friday Teacher In-service – no classesMay 26 Thursday Last day for seniorsMay 27 Friday Memorial Day Break (through May 30, 2016) – no schoolMay 31 Tuesday School re-opens Tuesday, May 31, 2016June 2 Thursday End of Fourth Attendance Period. Last day for students

June 5 Sunday Commencement

2015-2016 sCHool YEar

Riverside Local Schools District CalendarFall 2015open House scheduleBuckeye Elementary Mon., August 31 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Tues., September 1 (Grades 3-5)

Hadden Elementary Wed., August 26 (Kindergarten-Grade 5)

Hale road Elementary Wed., September 2 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Thurs., September 3 (Grades 3-5)

leroy Elementary Mon., August 31 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Tues., September 1 (Grades 3-5)

madison ave. Elementary Wed., August 26 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Thurs., August 27 (Grades 3-5)

melridge Elementary Wed., August 26 (Kindergarten-Grade 2) Thurs., August 27 (Grades 3-5)

lamuth middle school Mon., August 24 (Grade 6) Tues., August 25 (Grade 7)

riverside Campus Tues., September 8 (Grades 8-12)

PlEasE notE:new to the District?Enrollment registration for all newstudents for the 2015-16 school year, regardless of grade level, will be conducted at the Board Office at the Riverside Campus.

NOTE: Hazardous weather and/or other unfore-seen circumstances may force an alteration of this calendar in order to comply with State law. In the event weather or other calamities require additional hours of student attendance, those hours will be added commencing Friday, June 3, 2016.

upcoming riverside local schoolsBoard of Education meetings

All meetings are held in the ConferenceRoom at Riverside High School and beginat 7:00 p.m. Please visit the District websitefor any updates or meeting changes.August 25, 2015 November 17, 2015September 22, 2015 December 8, 2015October 27, 2015

Attendance and Grading Periods for 2015-16 Period START Interim Period ENDFirst Period Mon., August 24 Wed., September 16 Thurs., October 15Second Period Mon., October 19 Wed., November 18 Fri., December 18Third Period Tues., January 5 Wed. February 10 Wed., March 16Fourth Period Thurs., March 17 Wed., April 27 Thurs., June 2

Parent-Teacher Conferences for 2015-16School Day TimeLaMuth Middle School Wed., November 4 4:00 – 8:00 pmALL Elementary Schools Thurs., November 5 4:00 – 8:00 pmLaMuth Middle School Tues., November 10 4:00 – 8:00 pmALL Elementary Schools Wed., November 11 4:00 – 8:00 pmRHS/JRW Campus Thurs., November 12 4:00 – 8:00 pmALL Elementary Schools Tues., November 17 4:00 – 8:00 pmRHS/JRW Campus Wed., November 18 4:00 – 8:00 pmLaMuth Middle School Thurs., November 19 4:00 – 8:00 pm

RHS/JRW Campus Curriculum Night Thurs., February 11, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pm

ALL Elementary Schools Tues., February 23, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pmRHS/JRW Campus Tues., February 23, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pmLaMuth Middle School Wed., February 24, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pm

riVErsiDE loCalsCHool DistriCtBoard of EducationThomas Hach, President, 216-650-7607Jennifer Harden, Vice President, 440-759-7983Belinda Grassi, Member, 440-487-1599Pam Johnson, Member, 440-350-0245Jack Miley, Member, 440-796-7454Central administration officeMr. James Kalis, SuperintendentMr. Michael A. Rock, Treasurer585 Riverside Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-0668riverside CampusMr. Peter Hliatzos, Principal585 Riverside Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-3341 (Riverside)440-352-3345 (J.R.W.)Henry F. lamuth middle schoolMr. Chris Rateno, Principal6700 Auburn Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-354-4394Buckeye ElementaryMs. Cassandre Smolen, Principal175 Buckeye Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-2191Clyde C. Hadden ElementaryMs. Michelle Walker, Principal1800 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-354-4414Hale road ElementaryMr. Timothy St. Clair, Principal56 Hale Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-2300leroy ElementaryMr. Greg Miller, Principal13613 Painesville-Warren Rd., Painesville, Ohio 44077440-358-8750madison avenue ElementaryMs. Traci Shantery, Principal845 Madison Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-357-6171melridge ElementaryMrs. Julie Weber6689 Melridge Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-3854

lEgislatorsThe following elected officials serve the residents of theRiverside Local School District:ohio senate 18th DistrictSenator John EklundSenate Building, 1 Capitol Square, 1st FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215 • 614-644-7718 (voice)Email: SD18@senate.state.oh.usohio House of rep. 60th DistrictRepresentative John M. Rogers77 S. High Street, 10th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215614-466-7251 (voice) • 614-719-3962 (fax)Email: district60@ohr.state.oh.usohio House of rep. 61st DistrictRepresentative Ron Young77 S. High Street, 13th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215614-644-6074 (voice) • 614-719-3963 (fax)Email: district61@ohr.state.oh.usstate Board of EducationSarah Fowler, District 72952 State Route 45, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084440-563-8535 (voice)Email: Sarah.Fowler@education.ohio.gov

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New Website Up And RunningThe Riverside Local School District is

proud to announce the launch of its new website. This initiative was bourn from the District’s strategic planning process. With input from teachers, staff, students, and community members, the updated www.riversidelocalschools.com has been more than a year in the making.

Designed as a primary source of communication between the District and community, the new website provides relevant, timely, and useful information. From teacher pages and a sortable calendar of events to easy access to MySchoolBucks and Infinite Campus, visitors will enjoy the completely updated makeover of the site.

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New Hall Of Fame InducteesThe Riverside High School Hall

of Fame will soon be adding five new inductees to its list of outstanding alumni, athletes, faculty and staff. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 7 in the David W. Shaner auditorium following a dinner in the Riverside cafeteria.

The inductees in the Alumni category will be Bruce Beaty (posthumously), Class of 1965; William Guyer, Class of 1967; and Jeffrey Marut, Class of 1990. All three are area business owners and have made significant contributions to the school and community. The inductees in the Faculty and Staff category are Kathleen Riley, a

retired mathematics teacher at John R. Williams Junior High and Riverside High School, and Janice Wunderlich, a retired elementary teacher best known for her work with the gifted and talented students at Melridge Elementary School.

The Hall of Fame was started in 1995. With the induction ceremony of these five excellent candidates, the number of outstanding alumni, athletes, faculty, and staff recognized will now total 105.

Further information and reservation details will be available in September. Information can also be found at www.riversidealumni.com.