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Summer 2016

ALUMNI AWARDS 2016

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The Claymont Foundation held their annual Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 6 pm at Claymont High School. The 2017 Alumni Awards Dinner will be held on May 13, 2017.

Chris Abbuhl (C ’80) in the 2016 recipient of the Alumnus of the Year Award. This is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated life-time leadership and abilities in his or her chosen field.

Abbuhl currently serves as Tuscarawas County Commissioner and previously worked for American Electric Power. As a commissioner he serves on various committees and boards including Children & Family First, Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Solid Waste Management, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Norma Johnson Center and Tuscarawas County Community

Improvement Corporation. Abbuhl has spent many hours

volunteering with the Clayland Lions, Dennison Depot Museum, Dennison Railroad Festival, Polar Express Train Ride, Claymont Foundation, Park Christian Church and the Tuscarawas County Democratic Party as well as other community organizations and events.

Abbuhl has been recognized as an Outstanding Young American in 1998, Ohio Association of Community Action Agency Volunteer Award, Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Tourism Ambassador in 2013. He was also selected by former Governor Ted Strickland to serve on the 21st Century Task Force Committee in 2008.

Abbuhl and his wife Pam have two children, Rachel Abbuhl (C ’04) and Tyler [Molly Benedum (C ’06)] Abbuhl (C ’07) and a granddaughter, Alaina Abbuhl. He resides in Uhrichsville.

Drew Dudgeon, Ph.D. (C ’98) has been named the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. This award is presented to a person who has dedicated his or her life or career to the service of humanity.

Dudgeon received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Ohio Northern University in 2002, a Doctor of Philosophy in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology and Biophysics from Johns Hopkins University and has completed Postdoctoral training in the laboratory of Dr. John. S. Lazo in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Pittsburgh.

He is currently a staff scientist in the Biomolecular High-Throughput Screening Center at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown, NY, where they help to identify lead pharmacological molecules and characterize their biophysical/biochemical properties.

Dudgeon is a member of the Livingston Elementary PTA and volunteers as an activity leader at Regeneron’s Science Day.

Dudgeon recently received a 2015 Immy award from Regeneron for high-quality, rapid work on a very time-sensitive project. He was a 2007-2008 Hartwell Fellowship for Biomedical Research recipient and in 2003 he won a DuPont Teaching Award for genetics instruction at Johns Hopkins University

From 1998-2002, Dudgeon was awarded an Ohio Northern University Presidential Scholar for the Getty College of Arts and Sciences. He also served as President of the University of Pittsburgh Post-Doctoral Association in 2009.

Dudgeon and his wife Dr. Crissy Dudgeon reside in Union, NJ. They have three children, Miles, age 8, Mara, age 5 and Emmett, age 1.

Former Recipients2015 Melinda Van Fossen2014 Melissa Young2013 Amy Burkett 2012 Ted Arthurs 2011 Dr. Kurt Fondriest 2010 Jackie Rae Davis Putnam 2009 Lynn Benedum Angelozzi 2008 Sally Kuba Bonner 2007 Wendy Gram Brick 2006 Fred Wolfe2005 Natalie Lupi2004 Dr. Sue Kuba2003 Blair Hillyer2002 Dr. Neal Craft2001 George & Dr. Angelo Demis2000 Dr. Walter Maurer1999 Dr. Jeff McCullough

Former Recipients2015 Zachary Bolithio2014 Dr. David Ervin2013 Lt. Col. Jason J. Jones 2012 Jeanne Hayes Neighbor 2011 Debra Reed Anastasiadis 2010 Lonnie Welch 2009 Mark Pickenstein 2008 Alan Pocock 2007 Chris Huff 2006 Dwain Colvin 2005 Milan Lint2004 John Hubbard2003 Nick Mourouzis2002 Terry Cox2001 Les Carter2000 Dr. Barry Richardson1999 John Ong

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Alumnus of the Year Award is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated life-time leadership and abilities in his or her chosen field

The Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to a person who has dedicated his or her life or career to the service of humanity.

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Rita McPeak, Drew Dudgeon, Larry Ford, Chris Abbuhl and Jen Luikart, accepting on behalf of Scott Luikart

Former Recipients2015 Martha Campbell 2014 Harry D. “Butch” Watkins2013 Paul Fanti 2012 Charlene Pool Kehl 2011 Mary Ellen Campbell2010 Tom & Sue Huff 2009 David Smith 2008 Mike & Beth Cox Kopp2007 Don Wright 2006 Gay LaPorte Cox 2005 Jeff Arthurs2004 Clyde “Pog” Ervin2003 Dave Long2002 John Page2001 Lulu Benedetto2000 Shirley Griffin1999 Elmer “Skip” & Marylee McClave

Former Recipients2015 Clyde R. Arnold2014 John E. “Jack” Dooling Jr.2013 Robert “Bob” Michels 2012 Mark Luikart 2011 Dr. David Jackson 2010 Sam Anton Terakedis 2009 Brad Hillyer 2008 Daryl Hicks 2007 Scott Peters 2006 Mark Belgya 2005 Dave Adams2004 Fred Bollon2003 Jock & Lois Whitman Grandison2002 Sam Fausto2001 Steve Long2000 Hudson Hillyer1999 Greg DiDonato

The Citizenof the Year Award is awarded to an individual who has been active in community education and awareness.

The AlumnusAchievement Award is given to a person whose contributions have made an impact on society and the community.

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Former Recipients2015 Doug Besozzi 2014 Jeanne Carrothers2013 Chad Peterman 2012 Joe Lunsford 2011 Amy Barnabi2010 Dianne Albaugh2009 Scott Buxton 2008 Sherill Maxwell Struchen2007 Kelsi Barnhart2006 Barb Arnold2005 Elizabeth Bausch

The Teacherof the Year Award is given to a teacher in the Claymont School System. This award is based on the quality of teaching, impact on students, commitment to the educational process and the pursuit of lifetime learning and is based on nomination by his/her peers.

Rita McPeak (C ’75) is the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award. This award is presented to an individual who has been active in community education and awareness.

Rita recently founded Clay Capital Development, LLC, specifically to purchase, restore and develop commercial buildings in Uhrichsville.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Kent State University in 1978 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Kent State University in 1981. Rita has worked for American Greetings Corporation, EK Success Brands, a New Jersey-based division of Wilton Brands, the world’s largest supplier of hobby craft products, and the Director of Marketing for Portal Publications, a leading graphic arts publisher and also the Marketing Manager for Papyrus/Schurman Fine Papers.

On a visit to Uhrichsville during the summer of 2013, Rita realized three historic Uhrichsville Central Business District buildings were empty and for sale. After much discussion, encouragement and support from her parents and her friend Beth Hillyer, she purchased three buildings. She began renovations and restoration immediately. The Pet Cove has opened on Water Street and after a near gut renovation, a full-service restaurant is slated to open by summer 2016 on East Third Street.

Locally, Rita serves on the Uhrichsville Museum of Clay Industry and Folk Art Advisory Board and the Panhandle Passage Committee. Her company, Clay Capital Development is a member of the Twin City Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, she initiated the Uhrichsville Farmer’s Market and donates the space and advertising to support this community service.

She previously served on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco chapter of the American Marketing Association, was a Board member of the US Greeting Card Trade Association and was Chair of the International Awards Competition in 2000. She served as a volunteer literacy tutor with the Alameda County Jail Inmate Education program and a long-time member of the Kent State University Alumni Association (35 years) and American Mensa, Ltd (33 years).

She accepts this award on her parent’s behalf and wants them to have the recognition they richly deserve. Rita and her husband, Eugene ‘Gene’ Kusmiak, reside in midtown Manhattan in New York City. She is the daughter of Wanda Hyder and the late Carl McPeak.

Scott Luikart (C ‘81) has been named the 2016 Alumnus Achievement Award recipient. This is awarded to a person whose contributions have made an impact on society and the community.

Luikart, who passed away on August 29, 2015, was an Advisor at Wells Fargo from 1993 through 2015. He received the Chairman’s Counsel Honor for placing client’s needs first and providing outstanding support and service.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Walsh University in accounting and business finance. Luikart was a member of First Baptist Church. In 2000-2001 he moved his family to the Philippines where they pastored for two churches with many volunteers who supported their efforts.

Luikart’s passion was Ultra-distance cycling. In 2015, Luikart won two world championships in the 24-hour and 500 mile competitions. He participated in the 17-day coast-to-coast event twice. He set the record in the 24-hour event in the National 24-hour competition in Michigan – his record of 511.1 miles (in a 24-hour period) still remains.

Luikart is a former member of the Claymont Foundation and was instrumental in establishing the investment policy and played a major role in the expansion of the scholarships made available to Claymont high school and collegiate students.

He and his wife Jenifer have two sons, Kyle Luikart and Eric (Becca) Luikart. His twin brother Mark (Brenda) Luikart is a previous recipient of this award.

Larry Ford has been selected as the 2016 Teacher of Year Award. The award is given to a teacher in the Claymont School System. This award is based on the quality of teaching, impact on students, commitment to the educational process and the pursuit of lifetime learning and is based on nomination by his/her peers.

Ford worked as a biologist for Park Farms Poultry prior to becoming a teacher in 1995. He is currently a Biology teacher at Claymont High School.

He received his B.S. in Administrative Science at The Ohio State University, his teaching certification from Walsh University and his M.A. of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University.

Ford is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Massillon, NEA/OEA and a blood donor with Lifeshare. He has won numerous Outstanding Educator Awards as presented by the top 10% students at Claymont High School.

He has always enjoyed school, whether as a student or as a teacher. His father was an educator. He was also influenced greatly by his 6th grade teacher, Mr. Giar, who was very outgoing, enthusiastic, caring and funny.

Ford is inspired by his wife, who contracted a neuromuscular disorder in 2004, and although she is physically disabled, her spirit for life cannot be contained. He uses her in his teaching to tell students to be upbeat and optimistic and find joy and passion in their life because she lives it every day.

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Ford tries to be a role model to his students. He laughs every day at himself or something that his students have said or done and believes that happy students are better learners. He loves his job and enjoys the responsibility of educating today’s youth into being good, productive citizens that have respect for all living things.

In addition to being a teacher, he is a musician and enjoys playing golf in addition to finding projects to do around the house. Ford and his wife Lann reside in Canton and have two children, Dara and Dustin.

As a recipient of this award, Ford will receive a $500 classroom grant from the Scott and Jenifer Luikart Fund.

Reverse RaffleThe 2016 Claymont Foundation Reverse Raffle was held March 12th at the AIC Club in Dennison. This

again was by far the best year and thank you for everyone who attended! The event had several auction items, as well as a lottery tree and 50/50 to participate in. Some of the silent auction items available to bid on were; Top Sail Condo, Waterpark passes, sports tickets, fishing items, restaurant gift cards, and Ohio State items. The main event was the reverse raffle which included a steak dinner and a chance to win $1700!! The Claymont Foundation would like to thank everyone that came and our sponsors; Alban Title, Bloom’s Printing, Connolly, Hillyer, & Ong, Councils of Dennison, Uhrichsville, Mill TWP, Material Handling Specialists, Stillwater Outfitters, Tango & Gatti Construction, and Truck Sales & Leasing. Carmen Civiello was again an outstanding Master of Ceremonies. The 2017 Reverse Raffle will be held on Saturday, March 18th again at the AIC Club located in Dennison. Please watch for more information on Claymont Foundation on our Facebook page or visit our website www.ClaymontFoundation.org !!

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2015-2016 Claymont Foundation Teacher Grants

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The Claymont Foundation has awarded grants for projects in the Claymont School District in the amount of $172,000.

The grants have been awarded as follows:

Neeley Davis, Evan Stull & Amy Ehret - SuperkidsRebecca Stewart - Ipads in Education Lisa Barlow & Zach Golec - CJHS Journalism Class Mrs. Edwards - Classroom HeadphonesHeather Sulzener - Fundations! Andrew Zimmerman - Young Traveler’s Gift Program Michelle Henry - The Mustang Way Chad Peterman - Betta BlastDiane Folk, Jessica Lowdermilk, Kendra Rothrock, Andrew Zimmerman & Lindsey Pellegrino - Earth Dome from Mobile EdAngela Grewell - We are Authors Angela Grewell, Kendra Host & Ashlee Plotts - Young Scientists Jane Lesiecki - Betta Blast Kelli Page - Paper or PlasticAmy Weber, Amanda Thompson and Ian Meiser - Chemistry Comes Alive

The following grants are for Fine and Performing Arts at Claymont. These grants have been made possible by the Dave Adams Fund. Dave was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School and believed in the importance of exposing all students to the Fine and Performing Arts.John Warner - Choral EfficiencyJim Howell - In StepAshley Haines - Claymont Christmas OrnamentsBrittany O’Hara - Wonderful Weaving ProjectClara Warner - Suzuki Recorders & WorkbooksClara Warner - Listening CenterClara Warner - BoomwhackersSarah Robinson - MimioCarrie Kunkle - Guerilla Mug AssaultBrian Watkins - CJHS Auditorium Renovation

The Claymont Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that promotes encouraging and enhancing the educational excellence of the Claymont City Schools.

Dear Claymont Foundation,

I would like to express my appreciation for the grant I received this year to use purchasing items for our positive behavior program at CJHS. The students have loved the Claymont gear and prize box that I was able to purchase because of the grant. At this point in the school year, we have reached nearly 1,100 green slips for positive behavior office referrals. As the dean of students who is typically responsible for dealing with poor behavior, because of this program, I have been able to make some very meaningful connections with students who come to my office to turn in their positive office referral slips. Parents have also expressed their appreciation to our building for acknowledging their child’s positive behavior.

This school year, we have followed our building motto “The Mustang Way” that goes along with our positive behavior chart which includes the acronym RAID- Respect, Achievement, Integrity, Determination. When students display any area of RAID, they have the opportunity to be issued a positive office referral/green slip. Administration and teachers in our building have conveyed their excitement in seeing some students make a positive turn around with their poor behavior as well as continuing to watch other students maintain their positive behavior. The majority of the slips that have been issued have been returned to me with a parent signature. To me, this shows that they are excited to show their parents that they have been acknowledged for something good.

Thanks for all that you do for our district!

Sincerely,Michele HenryClaymont Jr. High School Dean of Students

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I wanted to express my sincere thanks for the $1000 grant you awarded me to fund various small groups, parent and community involvement initiatives, and my counseling needs. I have included some photos of what the funds were used to pur chase. The monies allowed me to purchase bean bag chairs, posters, and bulletin board materials for the room where most of the small groups meet. I was also able to use the room for Coffee With Counselors, a community involvement initiative.

Additionally, I was able to buy a Tokita game (similar to Jenga) which I use with self esteem groups, my 7 Habits class, and even the grief group. The game came with several card stacks that incorporate communication and sharing while playing. The girls group was able to make SOUL Sister mirrors to hang in their lock ers. The girls in 8th grade expressed excitement over being able to take them over to the high school next year. This week, both boys and girls groups will be working with Mr. Trimmer creating key chains and jewelry with the SOUL logo as takeaways from their experience. Monies from your grant award were used to purchase materials they will be using.

Some of the money was used to buy binders and dividers for my Student Success Plan group. We organized their school work. Over half of the boys in this group have seen an increase in their overall GPA.

I can’t thank you enough for believing in me and the ideas I have for our stu dents. I appreciate the grant money, and I appreciate the support I felt as a result of your award.

Sincerely,

Susan Monticelli

Claymont Junior High School Counselor

The Claymont Foundation recently awarded $83,500 in academic scholarships to high school seniors and college students from the Claymont City School District. The scholarships were presented at the annual Awards Banquet held May 14, 2016 in the High School auditeria.

High School scholarship winners and the scholarship sponsors include:

Dorian Albaugh, $1,000 Cliff Pocock Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Kent State University to pursue a degree in Fashion Merchandising.

Samantha Arnold,$1,000 Class of 1956 Scholarship. She will attend Ohio Northern University to pursue a degree in Accounting.

Derek Beal, $1,000 Ted & Carol Gram Memorial Scholarship. He will attend The University of Akron to pursue a degree in Nursing.

Trevor Bloom,$2,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. He will attend the University of Mount Union to pursue a degree in Nursing.

McKenna Cannon,$500 Quest Club Scholarship & $500 Clayton ‘Pete’ Wolfe Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Kent State Tuscarawas to pursue a degree in Education.

Caitlin Clarke,$500 Bill Cox Memorial Scholarship. She will attend West Liberty University to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy.

Alexandria Clift, $2,500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Anderson University to pursue a degree in Sociology.

Kiersty Correll,$1,500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Kent State Tuscarwas to pursue a degree in Business Finance & Law.

Chealsey Cunningham, daughter of Valerie Willoughby received a $1,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Scholarship. She will attend Kent State Tuscarawas to pursue a degree in nursing.

Riley Deardorff, $500 Class of 1975 Scholarship. He will attend Ohio University to study Psychology.

Katelynn Dillon, daughter of Shane and Melissa Squires received a $750 Bob ‘Bucky’ Lint Memorial Scholarship She will attend the University of Mount Union to pursue a degree in Education.

Holden Doane, son of Carron Ickes and Mike Doane received a $500 Claymont Board of Education Scholarship. He will attend Ohio University.

Dakota Dombrowski, son of Alicia Helmick and Stan and Lindsay Dombrwoski received a $1,500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. He will attend Stark State College to pursue a degree in Graphic Design.

Linzi Dunn,Daughter of John Dunn received a $1,500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart Scholarship and a $500 Mary Lou Rice Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Ohio University to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy.

Gillian Edie,daughter of Travis Edie and Dusta Helwig received a $1,000 John B. Nolan Fund for Science Education, renewable for 4 years. She will attend Heidelberg University pursue a degree in Microbiology.

Rachel Hicks, daughter of Kevin and Becka Hicks received a $1,500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart Scholarship and a $500 Eclipz Garabrandt Foundation Scholarship. She will attend Malone University to study Psychology.

Kassidy Foltz, daughter of Tom and Wendy Foltz received a $500 Class of 1980 Scholarship. She will attend Ohio University to pursue a degree in Environmental Science.

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Natalie Jackson, daughter of Ralph and Terri Jackson received a $2,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Kent State Tuscarawas to study Accounting.

Brenden Monticelli, son of Scott and Christina Monticelli received a $500 Class of 1978 Scholarship. He will attend the University of Akron to pursue a degree in Sports Management.

Lane Peters, son of Chett and Bethanie Peters received a $500 Eclipz Garabrandt Foundation Scholarship. He will the US Military Academy at West Point to study Defense and Strategic Studies.

Trevor Host, son of Kendra Host received a $1,000 D. Sam & Jean Romig Memorial Scholarship. He will attend Kent State Tuscarawas.

Johna Metcalf, daughter of Bonnie and John Metcalf received a $1,000 Viktorya Willet Foundation Scholarship. She will attend the University of Mount Union to pursue a degree in French.

Macey Ohler, daughter of Chad and Amber Ohler received a $2,000 Marie & Hud Hillyer Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Otterbein University to pursue a degree in nursing.

Logan Potopsky, son of David and Kimberly Potopsky received a $500 John Harmon Memorial Scholarship. He will attend the Baldwin Wallace University to pursue a degree in Education.

Cheyenne Householder, daughter of Richard and Susan Householder received a $500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Hocking College to pursue a degree in Nursing.

Hunter Miles, son of Todd and Nicole Miles received a $500 Bill Cox Memorial Scholarship. He will attend Baldwin Wallace University to pursue a degree in Sports Management.

Harris Ong, son of J.J. and Leann Ong received a $1,000 FNB Dennison Scholarship. He will attend the University of Akron to pursue a degree in Accounting.

Aleena Robinson, daughter of David and Colleen Robinson received a $2,000 Dave Adams Memorial Scholarship, renewable for 4 years. She will attend Belmont University to pursue a degree in Music Business.

Brian Ruffini, son of Phillip and Karen Ruffini received a $750 Willard Family Scholarship. He will attend Heidelberg University to pursue a degree in Accounting.

Mackenzie Schreiber, daughter of Becky Dixon received a $2,500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Muskingum University to pursue a degree in Music Education.

Isaac Shepherd, son of Michelle Siebert and Shawn Shepherd received a $1,500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. He will attend Point Park University to study Intelligence and National Security.

Lauren Sproul, daughter of Troy Sproul and Billie Jo Jinks received a $1,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. She will attend the University of Akron to pursue a degree in Education/Psychology.

Chase Ricker, daughter of Jeff and Mindy Ricker received a $1,000 Scott & Jenifer Luikart Scholarship. He will attend the University of Akron to pursue a degree in Engineering.

Allison Rainsberg, daughter of Charlotte Rainsberg and the late Willard Rainsberg received a $500 Class of 1985 Scholarship. She will attend Kent State Tuscarawas to pursue a degree in Nursing.

Erin Ralston, daughter of John and Mary Jo Ralston received a $1,000 Paul Fanti Scholarship. She will attend the Kent State Tuscarawas.

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Kellee Weaver, daughter of Steven and Angela Weaver received a $500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Stark State Tuscarawas to study Accounting.

Alex Wright, son of Devin and Brenda Wright received a $500 Class of 1978 Scholarship. He will attend the Kent State Tuscarawas.

David Van Scyoc, son of Nikkie Van Scyoc received a $500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. He will attend Ohio Technical College to study to be a High Performance Race Technician.

Solomon Whitmire, son of Greg and Susan Monticelli received a $1,000 Herman R. Aeschliman Memorial Foundation Scholarship and a $500 Don & Helen Wright Scholarship. He will attend the University of Akron to pursue a degree in Engineering.

Corey Beal, $1,000 Class of 1978 ScholarshipUniversity of Akron

Jordan Best, $500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart ScholarshipUniversity of Akron

Cierra Bloom, $500 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipMarietta College

Ashley Caldwell, $1,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipKent State Tuscarawas

Maddison Cavanaugh,$1,000 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Akron

Kolin Clark, $500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart ScholarshipWheeling Jesuit University

Jeanna Cottis, $500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart ScholarshipKent State Tuscarawas

Marija Cottis, $1,000 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipKent State Tuscarawas

Haylea Debolt, $500 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipMuskingum University

Samantha Dorland, $500 Class of 1978 ScholarshipKent State Tuscarawas

Austin Erickson, $4,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipOhio University

Pauline Fisher, $2,500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipStark State College

Kaitlyn Grandison, $500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart ScholarshipKent State University

Alyssa Hanlon, $2,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipKent State Tuscarawas

Nicholas Jackson, $500 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Akron

Lauren Malterer, $1,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipStark State College

Kaitlyn Mangus, $1,000 Class of 1978 ScholarshipUniversity of Akron

Madison McKibben, $500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart ScholarshipShawnee State University

Hunter Meese, $500 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipOhio State University

Joelle Miles, $500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart ScholarshipMuskingum University

Kohltin Miles, $1,000 Class of 1978 ScholarshipOhio Northern University

Curtis Moreland, $500 Scott & Jenifer Luikart ScholarshipKent State Tuscarawas

Ryan Pall, $4,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipBowling Green State University

Jessica Perry, $1,000 Dave Adams Memorial ScholarshipMuskingum University

Cody Pounds, $500 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipKent State University

Cameron Rentsch, $1,000 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipDePaul University

Alan Ruffini, $1,000 Class of 1978 ScholarshipKent State University

Danielle Shaver, $1,000 Dave Adams Memorial ScholarshipMount Vernon Nazerene University

Tanner Shetler, $500 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipKent State Tuscarawas

Jamie Specht, $3,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Akron

Alexandra Swigert, $1,000 Mollie Huston Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Akron

Sierra Swigert, $3,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipCleveland State University

Brooke West, $2,000 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial ScholarshipKent State University

Baylie Wanosik, daughter of Steve and Angela Weaver received a $500 Brainerd Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Kent State Tuscarawas to study to be a Veterinary Technician.

Katlyn Wilson, daughter of April Riley and Frank Wilson received a $500 Paul R. & Lois J. Sproul Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Kent State Tuscarawas to pursue a degree in Sociology.

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THE CLAYMONT FOUNDATION: 20 YEARS OF GROWTH

The Claymont Foundation was created in 1996 to support and enhance the academic programs of the Claymont School system. A group of persons interested in the improvement and quality of our schools formed a tax-exempt not-for-profit Ohio corporation known as The Claymont City Schools Claymont Foundation, Inc. This is a separate entity from the school itself. In 2016, the Foundation is celebrating its 20th year anniversary.

The initial Board of Trustees was composed of Dr. John Romig (President), State Senator Greg DiDonato, Blair Hillyer, Gay LaPorte Cox, (Secretary), Chris Abbuhl (Vice President), Sally Allensworth O’Donnell, Rick Bloom (Treasurer), school administration representative Mike Wright and school board representative Bill Grandison. The current Board of Trustees is comprised of Attorney Shawn Lindsey (President), school administration representative Beth DiDonato (Vice President), Barb Huff Bollon (Secretary), Rob Murry (Financial Secretary), Nic Reynolds (Treasurer), school board representative John Rocchi, school employee representative Alicia Carpenter, Tiffany Martini-Stephens, Jacklyn “Jackie” Triplett, Bob Brick, Cathy Cottis, and Travis Johns. The Foundation was formed by Attorney Jim Carrothers, who continues to serve as it legal representative.

The Foundation is the vehicle by which funds are channeled to the school for academics, teaching programs and physical facilities needed to improve the academic opportunities for the Claymont students. The Foundation Board reviews requests from the schools and teachers, for which school funding is not available, for such things as payment of expenses for innovative educational programs submitted by teachers; equipment needs such as computers, microscopes or other educational aids, or assistance to students to continue to pursue academic awards. The teacher grants range from upper level science needs to basic life skills. As the economic base developed, scholarships were and are now awarded to graduates.

While the number one goal of the Foundation is Academic Excellence in the Claymont schools, it also publishes a regular newsletter to Claymont, Dennison, and Uhrichsville graduates, faculty, staff and area residents to keep them advised of the progress and status of the schools. For those now living outside the area; it, hopefully, provides them with a touch of home.

The Foundation works with alumni classes on reunions. It also sponsors the Alumni Awards Banquet each year and gives awards to returning distinguished graduates. This is to not only recognize the distinguished graduates, but it is to give the current students confidence, pride, and the understanding that they too, with hard work and determination, can become successful in their field of endeavor.

It is an ongoing battle for the Foundation to stay current with the names and addresses of the Dennison, Uhrichsville, and Claymont alumni. It is requested that the alumni go to the Claymont Schools web-site and provide the Foundation with this information.

The Claymont Foundation now awards financial scholarships to Claymont High School seniors who will continue or Claymont High School graduates who are continuing their education by attending a technical school, trade school, community college, or university. The scholarship’s funds are donated by a variety of interested persons or groups.

In addition to the traditionally awarded Claymont Foundation Scholarships, the Claymont Foundation, Inc. has received a bequest from the Estate of Lois J. Sproul to establish scholarships for needy children who are graduating or have graduated from Claymont High School and who are attending (or about to attend) a college or university. The scholarships are known as the Paul R. and Lois J. Sproul Scholarships.

Over the years, the Foundation has awarded approximately $172,000.00 for teacher grants and $432,500.00 for scholarships. In 2016, the Foundation will award $83,500.00 in scholarships.

All donations are welcome for this worthwhile cause. Please send your tax deductible donations to the Claymont Foundation, Inc., PO Box 222, Uhrichsville, OH 44683. You may also contact the Foundation, if you wish to establish a scholarship, or for other information or inquiries, at claymontschools.org and click on alumni or by email at foundation@claymontschools.org.

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DONATIONS Tax deductible donations may be sent to the Claymont Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 222, Uhrichsville, Ohio, 44683.

Please be sure to include your school, year of graduation and maiden name. We truly appreciate your support.

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PresidentShawn Lindsay C ‘96

Vice PresidentBeth DiDonato C’68

TreasurerNic Reynolds C ‘87Financial Secretary

Rob Murry C ‘75

Corresponding SecretaryBarb Huff Bollon C ‘78School Employee Rep.

Alicia Carpenter C ‘ 05

Legal CounselJim Carrothers D ‘64

TrusteesCathy Borojevich Cottis C ‘77

Robert Brick C’79Jacklyn “Jackie” Triplett C’79

Travis Johns C’06Tiffany Martini-Stephens C’99

John Rocchi

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Please make check payable to The Claymont Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 222, Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683

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GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

Joseph E. Fisher EstateAlban Title, LLC

Beacon Pointe Rehab CenterBloom’s Printing & Design

Bonifay’s Home Supply, Inc. Connolly, Hillyer & Ong, Inc.

Craft Technologies, Inc.Dennison Council, Uhrichsville

Council & Mill Twp. Trustees

Dover Chemical CorporationFirst National Bank of DennisonHospice of Tuscarawas County

Material Handling Specialists, LLCStillwater Outfitters.

Superior Clay CorporationTango & Gatti, Inc.

Truck Sales Leasing, Inc.Beth DiDonato

Jack DoolingClyde “Pog” Ervin Larry & Lann Ford

Kris GonzalesMichele Henry

Blair & Jodi HillyerBeth Hillyer

Shawna HuppE.W. “Skip” & Mary Lee McClave

Martha Campbell Steven & Louise Czatt

Rodney F. Hill Jeff McCullough

Kelli PageRichard PageS. R. Petry II

Michael RuffiniRochelle Siebert

Elsie Pongratz Ault Uhrichsville Class of 1950

Betty Burroway Glenn Burroway

Uhrichsville Class of 1948

John W. “Jack” DempsterUhrichsville Class of 1950

Jerry Haney Uhrichsville Class of 1956

Pat Hines Uhrichsville Class of 1948

Nelson Hykes Uhrichsville Class of 1956

Scott Luikart Mollie Bell

Martha CampbellJim & Jeanne Carrothers

Paul FantiRobert & Beth Lint

Scott Luikart (Cont.) Bob & Gert Niedermiller

Dallas & Bill SchubertJohn & Barbara SchubertAndrew & Jane Sikorovsky

W.D. & Mary TimmonsSharon H. Watts

Dennis & Marilyn WireGary & Patty Wright

Estella Armstrong SalinaUhrichsville Class of 1950

Maryann Marstrell Wakefield Kim & Patti AbbuhlRonald Williams

Denny Wire Sharon L. Bier/Rainsberger Family

SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTIONSUhrichsville Alumni

Brainerd MemorialRita Brainerd

Bill Cox MemorialKim & Patti Abbuhl

Alexander “Sandy” BonvechioDan & Bonnie Brooks

Rick & Nancy CoxCarol Ditto

Ralph & Patricia EdwardsSusanne Schupbach Erickson

Don & Kathy FergusonGary & Linda FisherRhonda FunkhouserMary Ann GowinsJerry & Vicki HallHenry Families

Raymond & Marianne KilpatrickBrent & Sara Lehigh

Charles & Grace LongDavid H. Long, Jr. Families

Rob & Sally MurryGary & Becky Pittis

Twin City Chamber of CommerceTwin City Christian Service Center

Ann L. VarcollaMaureen Wittler

Gary & Patricia Wright

Paul Fanti

Eclipz Garabrandt Foundation MemorialRHC, Inc.

Viktorya Willett Foundation MemorialRHC, Inc.

Ted & Carol Gram MemorialBob & Wendy Brick

John Harmon MemorialSusan Harmon Peters

Hud & Marie Hillyer MemorialBlair HillyerBrad HillyerBeth HillyerBecky Hillyer

Bucky Lint MemorialKatherine Lint

Robert & Beth Lint

Scott & Jenifer LuikartJenifer Luikart

John B. Nolan Fund for Science Education

John B. Nolan

Quest Club

Mary Lou Rice MemorialMaryann Leak

Willard FamilyMark & Melinda Willard

Don & Helen WrightZac & Kayla Bolitho

Claymont Board of EducationKelly “Sky” Abbuhl

Aaron CottrellCyndy HostJim Shamel

Claymont Class of 1975Rita McPeakRob Murry

Claymont Class of 1978Susan Baumberger

Mark & Beverly BelgyaBarb Bollon

Colleen CraftKim Castello

Chris GilmoreDouglas KoppMilan D. Lint

Jill RothChris Sapp

Bonnie Smith

Claymont Class of 1980Chris AbbuhlMike Baker

Martha CampbellDave McClintock

Class of 1980 Reunion

Claymont Class of 1985 - Vickie Lynn Hunt-Barnabi Memorial

Claymont Class of 1985

Uhrichsville Class of 1956 MemorialArnold Jack

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Claymont FoundationP.O. Box 222Uhrichsville, OH 44683E-mail: foundation@claymontschools.org

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