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Faces: page 26 Immersion: page 66 Closing: page 106

Seniors: page 6 Activities: page 44 Sports: page 78

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Chloe Clark enjoys fishing for prizes and playing games at

the long-awaited Spring Fling.

Ayesha Khan and Lauren McKenzie model their

costumes resembling ancient Greek goddesses.

First graders Gillian Rebar, Lycia Cromer, and Amanda Chappell spend their recess playing on the jungle gym.

Shavonne Stanek, Lynnze English, and Marissa Peppel cheer for Red and Blue during the Homecoming games.

Freshman girls enjoy the delicious apple dumplings that they made during their first Immersion.

TTt*ci!ls o f TTt^ciditionWith so many new endeavors occurring this year, the Miami Valley School community once again firmly grounded itself by relying on tradition. Beginning with the school's mission statement; to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners an' compassionate global citizens, the Miami Valley School stayed committed to its high quality of educational excellence, coupled with its personal attention and in-depth experiential learning opportunities. Remaining devout to these qualities is what has always set Miami Valley apart from the rest of the academic community. By blazing through these longstanding trails and continuing to honor them, the school marks itself as a welcoming harbor that is unique beyond all doubt. There is trui no other place where old traditions and habit resonate to remind everyone of their daily importance in the community.

Parag Vyas and Julia German

Tifah Street and Charis Stanek

Sarah Workman and Katie Adib

Lauren Kilne, Lasena Badger, and Lau ^ Phillips

The superb varsity men's tennis team poses before taking on

another match. Junior Cristina Hensel enjoys the beautiful spring weather as she plays croquet with the rest of the W agner advisory.

Headmaster Peter Benedict celebrates red and blue day with

the fifth graders prior to Homecoming weekend. Second grader Bijou Rozakis shows her latest knitting project at recess.

Kellye Sutherland and Sarah Jacobs

Drew Zorniger Michelle Gibbs Chuck Roslof, Laura Brewer, and Marina Owen

Annie Murphy-Zahora and Korey Faulks Tara Paranjpe and Katie Geetika Sriva^Lauren Imbody Adib Gorsky, ani

Mary George, Keta Burke-Williams, Tara Paranjpe, Caroline Shinkle, and Korinne Bressler pose in their posh Halloween garb.

TTf^dils o f cTnnovcitionThis year, more than any other, was characterized by the reoccurring motif of change. The single most notable modification involved the change in leadership from former Headmaster Tom Brereton to his successor, Headmaster Peter Benedict. Blazing trails in a variety of new directions, members of the school community came together to embrace this change, greatly anticipating the exciting prospects it would present for the future. Recognizing the need for change and for the growth that subsequently results from it, Peter Benedict brought with him new ideas and objectives. MVS once again proved to be as innovative a place as it has always prided itself in being when it welcomed the Headmaster's new plans for the school. Beginning with something as simple as new carpet and fresh paint, this year brought with it a spirit of change and renewal.

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Michael Mapes and William Crotty compete in the end-of-year field day

events.

Kindergarteners enjoy a hay ride at Bonny Brook

Farm.

Eighth grade girls enjoy the last bittersweet dance of the school year.

Juniors present papers, exhibits, and more with the first MVS National History Day team.

Amanda Mikutis Emily Gibson and Amanda Chappell

Paige Zorniger, Natalie Sanders, Jae Won Jang, and Madison Kretzler Adrienne Levy and Elyse Handel

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"S ti'ength docs not comc from physical capacity. CTt comes from an indomitable w ill."

-AAahatma Ciandhi

" J t isn't the mountains ahead to climb thot wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe."

-AAuhammad y \ l i

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"Presentation is everything."-A ^y lovely y \u n t D onna

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l - c is e ia c i S o d g e i *"L ive as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if

you were to live forever."-A^ahatm a Ciandhi

"A/Vusic woshes away fvom the soul the dust of everyday life."

-R ed y\uerbach

A^yoK Pi*iedlcind BIctzcii*

"There's only us^ there's only this Forget to regret^ or life is yours to miss

J^o other road^ no other way A )o day but today"

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"Jack sat on a tack." ~ Adrienne LevyL

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"Politeness^ etiquette, good manners, civility - the habits these words represent

are under-rated and under-used in our time."

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religious text."- l- lis -Holiness the D a lo i Lom o

C o l m p a i v i c k

"CTmoginotion is more important than knowledge." -yM bert Einstein

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"L item cy study is the food of youth, the delight of old age, the ornament of pmpeWty, the refuge and comfoi*t of advei*sity, a delight at home and no bui'den abroad; it stays with us at night, and

goes with us on our travels, near and fa r." -C icero , P ro yVrchias

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"D o n 't cry because it's over.S m ile beacuse it happened."

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"W h a t are you waiting for? yo u 're faster than this. D o n 't think you are, know

you are. Come on. S to p trying to hit me and hit me."

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"^^void avoidable problems." -^Anonymous

"R ather waste some time with you." -T h e Used

Remember "I got blamed for pointing a laser pointer at the Lincoln Memorial during the 5th When .. . grade Washington DC trip." -Daniel Waite

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who is actually in the arena; who strives valiantly; who em and comes short again and again; who knows the great

enthusiasm, the great devotion, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while

daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."

-Theodore 'Roosevelt

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" O f course, the promised maple syrup is not here. TVAaple syrup is supposed to be on the table before the pancakes.

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"Someone prank called 911 in 6th grade and the cops came to give the boys a big lecture." -Laura Phillips

C J o y le t ' l c m d d"J 'v e heal'd it said

T h a t people come into our lives fot* a reason B ring ing something we must learn

y \n d we are led T o those who help us most to grow

J f we let them A n d we help them in return"

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""^vc ry tliing happens to everybody sooner or later if there is time enough."

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encompass the whole universe^ piercing enough to penetrate all the hearts that beat in the darkness."

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"Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise; risking more than others

think is safe; dreaming more than others think is practical; and expecting more than others think is

possible."-Anonymous

"Colin and Parag showed up one hour late to the bus at Hershey Park because no one told them about the time change." -Josh Handel ^

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"T^ct as if it is impossible to fa il." -Anonymous

"P la n for tomofi'ow but live foi* today." -y\nonymous

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who pt'cpai'e foi* it today." -A^alcolm X

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winning isn't everything."-D ic k V e m e il

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"Sean fell asleep everyday in Mrs. Inbody's World Civ class during freshman year." -Laura Kissinger

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"/vJsithei* tKe lofty degree of intelligence not* imagination not* both togethci* go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.

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about good ot* evil."-7\i*istotle

nB * o o k e j\J ^ v v > s o o I55^,p4ime to encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity to make a difference in the world. By sending letters each week W j . . t o various organizations and governments of different countries, and expressing their concerns about unfair treatment of humans,

members of Amnesty work to ensure that there is a constant effort to make significant changes in people's lives. Patzer r ' remains ready to motivate and encourage other members of the MVS community to join the club and plans to continue her efforts

to spread awareness and help better conditions around the world by simply taking the time to write a letter once a week.

Hilary McConnaughey, Sarah Patzer, Tiffany Woo, and Rebecca Kulik. Not pictured: Julia Smith

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Julia Smith writes a letter to the American government.

Top: President Sarah Patzer joins the other members of Amnesty in writing letters to end genocide in Darfur.

Bottom: Hilary McConnaughey finishes up her letter to put in the envelope and send across the world.

This year's chess team enjoyed many successes throughout their season. Because almost all of the players on the team this year were returning from last year, Advisor Jon Graetz predicted early on that the team would perform well this year. They were able to beat all of the teams they played except their long-time rival Beavercreek. The players, along with their coach, also had the opportunity to play in an Invitational tournament at the Engineer's Club where they all played very well even though they were not able to pull out with any individual wins. With most of the members of the team graduating this year, it is now time for the underclassmen to start practicing and honing their skills so that they can continue to uphold MVS' name in chess.

Drew Zorniger examines his options for salvaging his match.

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Top: First board Sam Williams sets up a situation on the chess board to practice different openings.

Bottom: Will Hensel carefully debates his next crucial move in order to win the final game of the match.

Michael Haines and Steven Page play each other during their lunch period to practice for an upcoming match against arch-rival Beavercreek, as Jae-Ho Choi looks on and learns.

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This year's Diversity Council, led by senior Ravi Grandhi and junior Chuck Roslof, planned some exciting events to bring students together in order to celebrate their diversity. They kicked off the school year with a discussion of holidays from around the world where students of different cultures spoke about their religious traditions during a lunch-time forum. They also hosted a celebration of diversity and freedom event for the entire school community, where quotes, songs, and anecdotes relating to fighting for and appreciating diversity were shared by upper-school students. The Diversity Council made significant progress toward reaching their goal of bringing multicultural awareness to the school and looks forward to continuing this work in the future,

Kinnari Patel prepares for her speech at the MLK breakfast with her sister Jinali, Members of the MVS community join the diversity council at the

Martin Luther King Jr, Breakfast and March to enjoy each other's company as they listen to students from around the Dayton area share their take on diversity in today's culture.

Top: Advisor Cindy Knight, Chelsea Powell, Patrick Zabinski, Alex Burgan, Radhika Grandhi, Julia Smith, Tyler Benedict, Brieanna Duckett-Graves, Ravi Grandhi, Kinnari Patel, and Chuck Roslof

Bottom: Kevin Malarkey shares part of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech with the school.

C { c i y - S t t * c i i g K t y V l l i c i n o e JiAlthough the Gay-Straight Alliance was an organization that was started during the last school year, it gained steam and left a larger impact on the school community through its activities throughout this year. Under the dedicated leadership of Sean and Aidan Curran, the Gay-Straight Alliance hosted weekly meetings during which important topics were discussed and school-wide activities were planned. The year culminated in the showing of a documentary entitled "Assault on Gay America" to the entire upper school, followed by discussions in advisory groupings led by members of the organization to talk about the ideas and problems posed by the film. The upper school is sure to benefit from the knowledge that this group imparts during the school year.

Josh Michals, Julia Smith, Mackenzie Lachey, Cristina Hensel, Aidan Curran, Ashley Tyner, Rebecca Kulik, Natasha Sharma, Ginny Mapes, and Lasena Badger, Not pictured: Sean Curran

Mackenzie Lachey discusses discrimination with other membeis.

Top: President Sean Curran listens to the ideas presented by the other members of the organization during a forum discussion.

Bottom: Natasha Sharma listens intently to the group's discussion : organization of their shov' ^ of a documentary.

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'^^STOund j^alloween is a time when students and teachers dress up and show off their creativity. The loved tradition of the Lower School i'sohdst^ ij. ostume parade through the halls of the Upper School was continued this year, in which chickens, Hershey's chocolate bars, and ^test?i;-.)isney princesses were seen among the crowd. While ghosts and fairies floated about the middle and upper schools, Mr. Glisson S'gtwficainj^ jas spotted as an oversized Hawaiian woman and Mr. Benedict as a prison escapee. Seniors and their first grade buddies also

,jent trick-or-treating in the Middle School, beginning a new tradition. The always anticipated costume of Upper School art teacher inda Kretzler did not disappoint; she emerged from a coffin on stage as Jack Sparrow from Pirates o f the Caribbean.

Lower Schooler proudly marches in the parade as an army man.Niupoor Goyal and Serena Fadell show off their incredible Halloween

costumes during the traditional Lower School parade through the \/liddle and Upper Schools. I f .

Top: Kevin Malarkey and Paige Zorniger prepare to spray their classmates with their Spiderman webs.

Bottom: Gabby LaFave, Shavonne Stanek, and Lauren Shaver display their dazzling costumes and wait for the parade.

Olctssiocil^reosieiT-he Junior Classical League made its MVS debut this year. As the largest student run organization in the world, the JCL is : edicated to inspiring in younger generations an appreciation for the impact that the civilizations of Greece and Rome have had:&\ssairjr- n modern day society. For the first time, members of the club participated in Certamen, a Classics quizbowl testing knowledge of

i-e"C3';:"-loman history, culture, mythology, literature, and the Latin language. JCL also put on a showing of the movie Gladiator, but with a . rr--'e :e:nique twist. After the entire movie script was translated into Latin by members of the Latin IV and V class, the students dubbed : r i i T i o v i e live and acted as foley artists, making all the movie's sound effects.

Rowland dresses as a iman soldier during a meeting. Akash Goyal, Zak Workman, Nate Rowland, Colin Cartwright, Nicole

Gunasekera, Julia Smith, Advisor Bryan Lakatos, Sam Guggenheimer, Andrew Duberstein, Julian Ceipek, and Chuck Roslof

Smith, BryanaU'atno r'r l^in r'ortiA/rinCartwright,

V jj,{}*'Jicole Gunasekera, and h Rowland prepare to put

3rid makes the soundiZwinaofi hooves during the ^ movie.ntary-

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"Phloem & Xylem", the MVS newspaper, keeps students educated with up-to-date information about sports teams, upcoming activities, school dances, fund raisers, current events, fashion trends, and more. An experienced staff, led by advisor Dr. Barbara Cleary and editors Myah Blazar and Amy Newsock, fills the paper with interesting tidbits of information, including student interviews, personal achievements, accounts, and opinions of of the student body. This year's editors worked hard as they tried to address many of the events and topics prevalent to the community as well as publish more issues of the newspaper without sacrificing quality. Dedicated to the entire school, Phloem & Xylem is full of information about the growing community at MVS and brings new excitement with each issue.

Editor Myah Blazar looks over the newest edition of P & X and admires the hard work of here- editors and staff.

Writer Tyler Benedict works on formulating his article about the new headmaster so that he can have it ready for the deadline.

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Ethan Dempsey-Whiting quickly writes down his thoughts and notes after an interview that informed his news article.

Saagar Patel inserts his article into the paper on the computer.50

Saagar Patel, Will Burdick, Myati Blazar, Amy Newsock, Advisor Barabara Cleary, Kathleen Howard, Ravi Grandhi, Tyler Benedict, Ethan Dempsey-Whiting, Holly Griffith, and Paige Zorniger

esident Hilary McConnaughey listens to members of the

Student Government discuss '^Q^ hpoits;;he decorations and themes for

holiday dance.

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,>*. 'prhis year's student government made great improvements in the school community. Under the leadership of student / ' j f cody president Hilary McConnaughey and secretary-treasurer Sean Curran, the upper school succeeded in quite a

k I Mew charitable endeavors, such as a canned food drive during the holidays to help feed the hungry in the Dayton I f C om m un ity . They also put forth a great effort in organizing Homecoming festivities, spirit weeks, a pep rally, and

j^g j^cici'mrious dances throughout the year. The student government furthermore discussed the creation of a school honor a project that is hoped to be carried out next year as well. MVS always looks to student government to bring

3^ ,te(fii''*'^ :he spirit of the community together, and this year it definitely succeeded.

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This year's staff put incredible effort into creating a great yearbook for the 2006-2007 year. After the theme " B l a z i n g a Trail" was chosen, each member worked page by page to construct a comprehensive book that holds both memorable MVS traditions and highlights of the year. Led by senior editors Nicole Gunasekera and Jinali Patel, the members of Successions worked to master the new technologies of an improved website on which the yearbook is digitally constructed. The dedicated and reliable staff missed few deadlines, even when the pressure was high, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience. All the hard work that was put forth is shown in the final product of an unforgettable yearbook!

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Successions editors Jinali Pale' and Nicole Gunasekera enjoy the warm, beautiful weather after working tirelessly on the, yearbook for a full day.

Christina Pougare works on writing a story about the many MVS spirit days to include intt; book.

Rachel Edwards edits a fall sports story before it is put onto the page online.

Kaitlin Bressler uploads and places activities pictures during one of her free periods.

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Bahar Cheema, Kat Peters, Christina Pougare, Kinnari Patel, Sid Goyal, Akash Goyal, Emily Edwards, Danny Yanes, Milan Patel, Kim Lee, Mackenzie Laii :^ >y Radhika Grandhi, Jinali Patel, Nicole Gunasekera, i John Folkerth Not Pi :,,red: Rach Edwards and Kaitlin B, ssler

evin Malarky drills one last hole into is art project so that it can be splayed at the final art show of the chool year.

uncan Friend puts together the beads e made along with other ones in order I create the final product.

Alex James measures out exactly how long he must cut the beam of wood to make his creative Art Now project work.

The 2007 MVS art program displayed diverse art forms ranging from paintings to woodwork. The art vibe created by eachers Linda Kretzler and Rob Gartzka every year is manifested in the new ideas and forms of art created by the students involved with the program. Students this year have crafted glass beads, abstract sculptures, pieces of urniture, and various genres of paintings. The gallery and atrium have provided an ideal area to show off the

"^p^ijgij-oonstructions of the students. This year, the Ukrainian Eggs class was revived by Kretzler while Gartzka ^pjtei,sm3^Perimented with his infamous Art Now class. Unique to any other year, classes this year have recycled scraps from jjiydwaii)ibast art programs to innovate abstract sculptures. The 2007 art program has awed the school once again.

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lASMiami Valley's Music Department is rapidly growing with the addition of Mr. Ross Williams, the new Middle and Upper School music director who taught Jazz Ensemble, music theory and technology, and choir. The Jazz Ensemble began by learning some jazz history and then went on to express its own creative sides through improvisation. They also learned and performed three exciting pieces in a spring concert. The Upper School choir sang in two concerts this year. The W inter Concert, which boasted an audience of over 350 people, and the Spring Concert, which consisted of Broadway songs, were both impressive displays of the choir's talent and hard work. New additions to the music department this year included an introduction to African drumming and a recording studio!

Lasena Badger and Kevin Malarkey lead the Upper School and Middle School choirs in theii performance of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."

Alex Keen keeps the beat going and prepares for his drum solo during Jazz Night in the Upper School.

Akash Goyal enjoys himself as he performs a few pieces along with othS members of the Jazz .Ensemble. '

Dlin Cartwright, Maria Ali, and Jacl< iam portray tlie eccentric Sycamore mily while Ethan Dempsey-Whiting ts as an agitated and confused vernment official.

ilia Smith and Holly Griffith as adimir and Estragon perform the .ficult lead roles in the Spring 3duction.

Kevin Malarkey as Algernon charms the young Cecily, played by Holly Griffith, in "The Importance of Being Earnest".

has been an exciting year for the Upper School drama department. Boasting a total of four productions, the rformances and attendance at these plays were overwhelmingly successful. With sets donated by the Human

ace Theater, audiences were treated to impressive and entertaining performances of "You Can't Take it With You" irected by Ms. Katrina Kittle, "The Importance of Being Earnest" directed by Mr. Richard Braithwaite, and "Waiting

77 Godot" directed by Peter Camm. The cast was especially noted for its ability to embrace the plots of each play f^ljverSfe^ ith energy, humor, and poise. Though the drama department will lose six talented seniors next year, there is much

S*y. romise for continued success in MVS theatrical productions.

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] S \ S T ^ l n s i o & D t ^ c i m c iThe members of the middle school participated in a variety of musical and theatrical activities throughout the year. In music class with Mr. Williams, the eighth graders learned how to play the bells and performed the pieces they learned during the W inter Concert. The choir worked hard throughout the year and also performed their favorite songs at the concert. A few middle schoolers also participated in the String Quartet, which has not been put together at MVS in many years. Additionally, in the winter, many students were a part of the drama production in the style of Commedia dell'Arte. They had the opportunity to work with a talented artist-in-residence to learn about this style of improv performance and then create and debut in their very own show. It was a pleasure to watch.

Katie Adib, Tara Paranjpe, Sophia Hu, Keta Burke-Williams, and Saraii Wori

Seniors Nicole Gunasekera and Jinali Patel celebrate their Outstanding Delegation award

g 3^'' University of Dayton

:ric Reed, Sean Curran, Justin Phillips, Zak Workman, Josh iandel, Rachel Atkins, Sarah Patzer, Kevin Malarkey, Milan atel, Sid Goyal, Andrew Duberstein, Jinali Patel, Nicole junasekera, Sarah Jacobs, Kathleen Howard, Kim Lee, Lindsay olkerth, Niky Motekailem, Jessica Tidwell, Cristina Hensel, 'itfany Woo, John Folkerth, Faiza Quadri, Marc Pavlofsky, Tyler lenedict, Akash Goyal, Jason Feldman, Brian Sweeny, Advisor iuth Jewett-Warner, Geetika Srivastava, Ravi Grandhi, Saagar atel, Omar Khan, Michael Haines, Megan Caughey, Radhika arandhi, Rachel Gorsky, Neekta Abouhossein, Sasha Yanes, lachel Edwards, and Kaitlin Bressler

Sean Curran and Kevin Malarkey listen to the words of an Israeli diplomat.

Zak Workman, Eric Reed, and Ravi Grandhi review their research and finalize their opening speeches just before the start of the conference.

Cristina Hensel, Sarah Jacobs, and Geetika Srivastava await the opening ceremonies at the University of Dayton.

John Folkerth and Megan Caughey prepare a speech in response to the comments made by another delegate at the University of Chicago

conference.

(This year's Model United Nations club soared beyond all expectations with their excellent debate skills and commanding presence in the conference room. Under the leadership of advisors Ruth Jewett-W arner and Debbie

_____Porter, members quickly learned how to write clear and concise position papers. All the diligent preparation paid off^ ^ ^ a t the University of Dayton conference, where MVS brought back an unprecedented 13 awards. A group of seniors rewoiin'' attended the University of Chicago conference, where they represented Israel and were given the opportunity to

discuss their topics with an Israeli diplomat. This elite group brought a prestigious Outstanding Delegation and cosfumes*' Honorable Mention award back to share with the MVS community.

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' H o m ^ o o m i n aThe Homecoming festivities were kicked off in the Upper School this year with an exciting spirit week to bring the students together in support of the many fall athletic teams. The spirit week concluded with an all-school pep rally where the athletic teams were recognized and the Lower School students were able to share their spirited banners that encouraged each of the teams. At this pep rally, the entire student body voted to name the school mascot Marti the Ram. The excitement continued on Saturday with many soccer games to keep all of the fans entertained throughout the afternoon. The evening brought around the Homecoming dance of the Upper School students at the Engineer's Club. The students enjoyed a wonderful evening dancing the night away in each other's company.

Shannon Waldron and Danny Yanes enjoy each other's company as they start out the night on the dance floor.

Chris Carlson, Omar Kahn, Sean Curran, and Justin Phillips spend some time away from the dance floor outside of the lovely Engineer's Club to enjoy the scenery.

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Seventh graders are excited to watch and support the MVS soccer teams at the Homecoming games.

Lindsay Folkerth. Joanna Stubbs, Jessica Stubbs, and Caitlyn Greenwood show off their beautiful evening dresses.

Christine Saleh and Olivia Brown get ready for their ! soccer game.

I Tim Wibowo, Andrew Duberstein, Siddarth Goyal,Tyler Benedict, and Marc Pavlofsky enjoy their time at the

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Sarah Workman, Mary George, Caroline Shinkle, Katie Adib, Joely Barber, Elizabeth Burgan, and Auriel Smith take a break from tennis to cheer on the other teams.

Abby Kurdin, and Spencer Lee Wagner enjoy the warm weather at the Homecoming soccer games.

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7 ^ 1 1 S o H o o l S iEvery winter holiday season, students and teachers alike look forward to the joyful spirit of the All School Sing, when the Miami Valley community comes together and celebrates the peaceful cheer that the holidays bring. This year, all of the students were in a festive mood and even Santa Claus made an appearance to join in on the fun. Seniors were able to enjoy this special occasion with their first grade buddies from convocation who were attending their first All School Sing. For the grand finale, all grades joined voices and shouted the traditional "Twelve Days of Christmas", each one trying to be the loudest. This is a cherished event in the MVS community and always gets people in the spirit of the season before all of the faculty and students take a break to celebrate the holidays.

Josh Handel and his first grade buddy, Grace Sambora, enjoy celebrating the holiday spirit at the All School Sing.

Sasha Yanes, Kaitlin Bressler, Rachel Edwards, and Madison Kretzler are excited and eager to participate in the All School Sing.

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Abigail Kurdin, IVIadison Choo, IVIegan Eisenfelder, and Casey Beasley enjoy the festivities of the All School Sing before they enjoy their two week holiday break.

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Evan Starke, Andy Gunlock, Henry Mayeux, and Logan Carter are ready to sing Christmas carols during the All School Sing.

Audrey Chitkara, Libby Burgan Korinne Bressler, Caroline Ey and Amrita Hari-Raj enjoy each other's company as they sing along togetherl

Fifth graders contemplate which cake to choose after winning the cake walk held in the Lower School gym.

Sophomores Daniel Paul and Milan Patel show off their blue-stained teeth after enjoying an ice-cold snow cone, sold by the sophomores to raise money for class activities.

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When spring time comes around, adults and kids alike all eagerly await the Spring Fling. This is a time when students of all ages can mingle, play games, and enjoy a snow cone while having their faces painted. This event is important because it brings all members of the school community together, from kindergarten to twelfth grade, to simply enjoy the beautiful weather and have fun with various attractions. A main highlight of the Spring Fling for the Upper Schoolers is the dunk tank, where students can take turns trying to dunk members of the faculty and staff. Younger students can spend their time inside the gym where the moon bounce, raffles, and other exciting activities entertain them for hours. The Spring Fling is a great way to kick off the start of the spring season.

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A beautiful prom was planned by the junior class under the leadership of presidents Paige Zorniger and Emily LaFave. Juniors and seniors enjoyed an enchanted evening of music and dancing at the Miami Valley Hunt and Club. Guests walked into prom on an elegant red carpet and were able to enjoy refreshments before they went onto the dance floor. The dance floor, located outside on the patio, was comfortable, cool, and the perfect place for everybody to show off their dance moves. After dancing, the students were ushered to the elaborately decorated school, where food, games, and other activities awaited. Once all of the ping-pong, basketball, and corn hole tournaments were completed, the juniors and seniors faced off in the traditional dodge-ball game to end the night.

Emily LaFave, Laura Kissingeffl and Kyle Franklin greet each 1 other as they enter the eleganti)! decorated Polo Club. #

Josh Handel and Jack Adam enjoy each other's company and the wonderful music on the dance floor.

Eric Reed, Nicole Gunasekera, Ravi Grandhi, Jinali Patel, and John Folkerth prepare to go out to dinner and then to the Polo Club.

Hilary McConnaugney and Jane Kim-Kalstas practice their corn hole skills in preparation for the tournament.

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TIfah Street, Katherine Ey, Julia Smith, and Sarah Patzer have fun playing with the giant ball that roamed around After Prom with the students.

Rachel Edwards, Madison Kretzler, Sasha Yanes, and Kaitlin Bressler enjoy dancing with one another.

Eli Leventhal concentrates on his game of ping-pong in tlie finals of the big tournament at After Prom.

Upper classmen get ready for the Cha Cha Slide".

^^^ (^,Kit!)rew Zorniger, Alex James, and Myah Blazar try their hands at black jack, was one of the new features at this year's After Prom.

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Junior Morgan Brazie tries to get past defender Kevin Malarkey to score and make it to the next round in the basketball tournament.

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Spirit days, and even entire weeks, have always been entertaining events to look forward to in both the Upper and Middle Schools. These days give the students an opportunity to dress up in different themes with their friends and enjoy the day in their unique, new outfits. Seeing cowgirls and superheroes walk through the hallways puts smiles oi people's faces and provides a quick change of pace for the students. Students had fun dressing up as their favorite movie character, teacher, or even salad dressing! One spirit week is always held during the week of the Homecoming festivities to get people in the spirit and encourage support of their teams on the field. These spirit days! are times to enjoy getting up in the morning and putting on something different!

Chelsea Powell, Allle Duncari| Julia German, Korey Faulks, Adrienne Levy, and Laura Brewer flash back their fashiot on Decade Day.

Freshmen Jake Brown, Kinnari Patel, and Katherine Peters support the women's varsity soccer team at the Homecoming games by showing off their red and blue.

Julia German, Jessica Kwaitkowski, and Laura Phillips get in touch with their tropical sides on Hawaiian Day.

Sophomores Milan Patel and Sid Goyal show their Ram pride' and vote on the name they would like for the school's mascot.

Julie Kirkland, Katherine Pardue, and Danny Yanes relax during one of their free periods and enjoy Pajama Day.

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Maggie Frick, Shelby Tidwell, Elaina Cromer, Katherine Peters, Taylor Pond, and Erika Shaver show off tiieif', spirit by dressing up for Salad Dressinl, ^Day.

Bahar Cheema, Faiza Quadri, Sasha Yanes. Geetika Srivastava, Rachel I Gorsky, and Olivia Poh' sport red and : -iS blue at a pep rally for W-.-S teams

Cheerleaders Neekta Abouhossein, Jessica Kwiatkowski, Julia German, Shannon Waldron, and Allie Duncan pump up the crowd for Homecoming.

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Myah Blazer, Hilary McConnaughey, Amy Newsock, and Sean Curran represent various decades with their outfits on Decade Day.

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Sean Curran and Jessica Tidwell show off their unique Western clothing on Cowboy Day.

Lasena Badger, Kevin Malarkey, Jessica Kwiatkowski, Laura Phillips, and Lauren Pond enjoy the comforts of Pajama Day.

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IVIembers of the freshman class admire each other's outfits from various decades.

Emily Edwards, Elaina Cromer, Maggie Frick, Sarah Edwards, and Kingsley Schroeder are ready to support their MVS Lady Rams.

Volleyball players Rhea Beckett, Briana Henry, Janae Poppa- Deis, Kate Jordan, and Natalie Sanders encourage each other to play their best at their Homecoming game.

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C i^ft of Wingsle Gift of Wings tiosted nine aspiring young ots led under tine keen guidance of Glenn luiers and instructors at the Red Stewart rfield in Waynesville. The students' everyday periences consisted of ground school, field OS to the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum id Dayton Airport to gain more information )out flying, in addition to actually learning how fly small aircrafts. They all found themselves iling in love with the idea of flying an airplane id being in the air. By the end of the imersion, the group had learned and gained so uch experience that one member successfully )loed and several others were given clearance perform their first solo flight. Many members

the immersion hope to be able to continue 1ng in the future.

Josh Young, Aidan Curran, Matt Ludwig, Neekta Abouhossein, Andrew Kahn, Nick DeVore, JaeHo Choi, Daniel Kolodzik, Daniel Waite, and Instructor Emerson Stewart.

lachary Workman, Derek Gutmann, Maxwell Cheney, Alex Keen, Ralph Suiter, Bryan !)zarnota, Morgan Brazle, Kyle Reinhart, Chris Carlson, Julia German, Amir Gamble,

Ethan Dempsey-Whiting, and Ruth Czarnota.

This excited and energetic group began its Immersion experience with a 16-hour ride to Jacksonville, Florida, where they spent a week painting and putting siding on various homes with future Habitat home-owners. Next, they continued on their trip to Phoenix City, Alabama, where they discovered their common penchant for sweet tea. The students were very quick and diligent workers and were therefore able to completely side and roof a house and partially side two others in five days. During their free time, the students became experts at pool and ping pong. Through their experiences, they not only picked up many new construction skills, but also took turns cooking the meals for the entire group, and doing their own laundry. The members of this Immersion enjoyed spending their time helping those in need.

T V i o u n t c i m s &embers of the Peru Immersion not only

-- ' '^^. iplored the biodiversity in the Amazon 'I'' ainforest but were also able to genuinely

="'^ -"'5','. teract with Peruvian natives. They began their traversing through the rainforest with expert

5fladof^Jjides, fishing for piranha and searching for 'discov^ - '\ grny marmosets and sloths. They visited local rffereflffl jages where they worked with natives to ;cu/a/f/e# ivise g method of improved trash edmSafr anagenDent. The villagers then invited the

to their celebration of carnival, involving a thestuaeH- P jungle to cut down a palm tree. Onirone wee g natives played various pranks onandculMi^ g students by throwing mud and fruits. The

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Katie Jordan, Daniel Jacobs, Ctiris DeLaCruz, Alex James, Brian Sweeney, Faiza Quadri, Billy Tyner, Jason Feldmen, and David Fulero. Not pictured Jake Schear

The 2007 photography Immersion, instructed by former MVS teacher and photographer extraordinaire Bob Flavin, hosted ten students this year. Students learned to capture high quality black and white photos, applying various techniques in both the capturing and developing processes. Students also worked on the chemical aspect of photography, processing negatives, and printing photos. All of this hard and diligent work eventually led to the creation of a final portfolio of each student's best shots, which they were then able to share with the MVS community at Open House. Mr. Flavin was proud of the themed portfolios and impressed by the outstanding efforts put forth by the students. He also felt that their exceptional efforts were rewarded some very compelling photographic portfolios.

of tUe CciHbbecinThroughout the four-week period, the members of this immersion focused on the study of pirates in the the 16th and 17th centuries. Most importantly, participants learned to distinguish between real-life pirates and the romanticized movie versions, which have seemed to become more popular lately. The 14 members traveled to the Bahamas and Puerto Rico to trace the path that many Caribbean pirates took during their lives and learned about their lifestyles, including what their attire was and what they ate. In addition, the group boated across the to the small island of Vieques. There, they experienced the world renowned bioluminescent bay, and many students cited this experience as the highlight of their entire trip. Overall, the immersion proved to be insightful and enjoyable.

Chuck Roslof, Jamal Russell, Janae Poppa-Deis, Sid Goyal, Akash Goyal, Holly Griffith, Elisabeth Mitchell, Kim Lee, Katherine Ey, Marc Pavlofsky, Colleen Reinhart,

Niky Motekallem, and Katherine Pardue.

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Lee Mullenbrock, Aiex Burgan, David Crooke, Nate Rowland, Eric Reed. Adrienne Levy, Laura Phillips, Jessica Kvi^iatkowski. Elyse Handel. Jessica Tidwell. Rachel Atkins, Julia Smith. Ravi Grandhi. Omar Khan. Mackenzie Lachey, 7 0 Jinali Patel, Nicole Gunasekera, Megan Caughey, and Marina Owen.

Students who study Latin, love the Classics, or enjoy immersing themselves in a new culture found what they were looking for in Roma URBS. The students spent the first week of immersion in the classroom discovering the history of Rome from its beginnings to its fall, , modern day Rome and its culture, and a little bit of Italian. Once in Rome, students had the 1 opportunity to give an on-site presentation of a? previously researched topic. Students experienced a unique mix of past and present by exploring ancient sights such as the Roman Forum while, at the same time, discovering Rome's transportation systen: ind modern cafes. Discovering authentic ian food in many different restaurants, such as ; -a rustica and gelato, proved to be a trip h ig h i ig , ;

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sting boundaries and stepping out of one's e.:'^amed about these different cultures and

^ by visiting various places of worship -i eluding a church, a mosque, and two temples.; nroughout the program, the ninth graders

udied yoga and To-Shin-Do, through which S.:!-.",.' ley learned self- discipline, self-control, and - , '9lf-defense. The class visited Hocking Hills,

' here they got the chance to hike, cook, and ond with each other as a conclusion of all of

^ ' ' ' iRir experiences.The freshman class comes together to reflect on their experiences after completing their

last hike to Ash Cave.

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With the Middle School student government taking an active leadership role, the Middle School was able to enjoy and take part in a myriad of activities this year. The annual trip to Camp Joy was a success in helping students to bond together, reconnect with one another, and form a tight knit community in the Middle School. Health and life skills classes were able to sharpen their cooking and sewing skills under the patient guidance of Mrs. DeLotell. Additionally, they were able to become involved in activities, such as the MAD TV project in order to make a difference, try on clothing from different countries, develop critters in science classes, create costumes based on Greek mythology, and take part in their very own unique spirit days that occurred every so often throughout the year,

Seventh graders Stephanie Choo and Jeremy Young model their handmade costumes

Eighth grade girls laugh and celebrate the warmer months as they play one of the many | creative games organized by the student government.

Eighth grader Katie Adlb tries to stick the most popcorn on her peanut-butter-covered face during the middle school field day activities.

Seventh graders Shavonne Stanek, Natasha Patel, Ayesha Khan, and Lauren McKenzie show off their hand made aprons after baking delicious cakes.

S ixth g rade rs John C ha u v in and Sarah - Khan share in fo rm a tion a b o u t the crea tu re they m ode led to su rv ive the env ironm enta l co n d ition s o f Jupiter.

Claire Staley works with beautiful, brightly colored paints to create a still life in Mr. Gartzka's art class.

Sarah Caughey, Gabby LaFave, and Galen Squiers take a break after playing a game of basketball in the Lane gym.

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Clad in PJs and fun slippers, Ayesha Khan and Atalie Gartzka get comfortable and celebrate Pajama Day.

Seventh grade girls In the TEAM elective display their team work as they complete an obstacle course while balancing a tennis ball on a ring.

Sixth graders Liana Saleh and Sabina Bashir explain the methods used to create their colorful creature.

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Claire Gaglione uses shaving cream to create a crazy hairdo for her classmate on field day.

Seventh grader Allyson Clark races to reach the finish line before losing her orange during the relay race.

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Seventh grader Nikki Srivastava learns to sew as she makes moccasins as part of her studies of Appalachian arts and crafts.

Allyson Clark, Juhi Rattan, and Natasha Patel take a break to enjoy each other's company as they hike during their trip to Kentucky.

Eighth graders Tara Paranjpe, Keta Burke- Williams, Mary George, Katie Adib, Kaitlin Brassier, and Sarah Workman make a human pyramid during a break between activities outside on the fields.

The eighth grade class relaxes under the shade at a monument on the battlefields of Gettysburg,

Sixth graders Emmy Doore and Kaitlynd Valentini model their new khats on the first day of Project Period.

Ms. Brestcher patiently teaches Mary George how to sew fabric squares together to create the first layer of her Amish quilt.

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Galen Squiers looks at the hundreds of jars of interesting Appalachian herbs and remedies.

Eighth grade girls pose with a giant chocolate bar as they

njoy a beautiful day of fun and rides at Hershey's Chocolate

World,

Seventh graders Lynnze English and Shavonne Stanek show off their freshly made, hand dipped candles.

Eighth graders listen to an actress dressed to reflect the styles during the Civil War talk about the role of women during the war.

Seventh grader Audrey Lane works on weaving an Appalachian rug with colorful rags.

I of the middle schoolers excitedly awaited the end of the year so that they could begin their project period ^sxperiences. The sixth graders began their study of Egypt by making maps of Egypt out of food and designing a ' standard to represent their group before they headed to Miami University to learn more. The seventh graders delved nto their study of Appalachia by making rugs, moccasins, and cooking different types of food before they traveled to ippaiachia to truly discover the culture and traditions. Eighth graders spent their first week in school making quilts .3nd learning about the Quakers, Shakers, and Amish. They then enjoyed a trip to Philadelphia to actually see what jhey had learned about and completed project period by making a scrap book of their memories.

The students of the lower school were able to enjoy a myriad of activities throughout the year. All of the grades started out the year helping to support the Varsity sports teams during Homecoming by making banners. In the earl^ fall, the fourth graders headed out for their visit to Glen Helen to explore the outdoors. Then, kindergartners fed the' entire lower school with their delicious kindergarten restaurant. The students in the third grade spent the night at the] Boonshoft museum, discovering astronomy. In the early spring, the fifth graders prepared for their trip to Williamsburg as part of their study of American history. Second graders ended the year by working very hard in music class to put on a Heritage Day musical performance, including singing and playing glockenspiels.

Maansi Kulkarni, Simren Cheema, Kristina Berg, Kimi Gerstner, and Ciirlstine Saleh enjoy luncli together before they return to the classroom for more activities.

Mac Clark is eager to have the seniors help him with his reading using his new favorite book.

Kindergartners get pumped up for the MVS Pep Rally by presenting their spirit posters supporting the teams.

Sophia Ross, Keyona Ashe, and Jayda Coleman have fun at recess on the first day of spring.

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Gillian Rebar, Evan Ward, Calvin Huang, and Nupoor Goyal excitedly await the spirit day festivities.

Joshua Seebacher, Jack Brown, and Samantha Ross cheer on the MVS Upper School sports teams at the Pep Rally.

Second grade girls excitedly await the start of their Heritage Day program, on which they worked so hard throughout the spring term.

Kindergartners enjoy their field trip to Brumbaugh Fruit Farm to pick pumpkins in celebration of fall.

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Lillian Dunning, Hunter Jones. Nathan Mitchell, and Iman Quadri enjoy the last few days of beautiful weather in the fall before they have to play in the snow.

Yash Gupta, Joe Bernsen, Humza Khan, and Michael Stauber color pictures for their Grandma and Grandpas on Grandparents' Day.

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Members of the second grade class bring in their instruments and arrange them on the stage before their rehearsal for Heritage Day.

Yarden Gluck and Grant Weltge display their support for MVS sports teams with hand made posters.

Third graders play soccer during recess with their other classmates.

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The Men's Varsity soccer team came back for the 2006 season with great enthusiasm, motivation, and determination to work hard. The team hosted five returning seniors and a large group of new freshmen who all had great potential and eagerness to learn from the more experienced players. The team worked on fundamentals and finished with a record of 4-12-3. "This season was unique because of the great leadership and interaction of the seniors with the rest of the team," said Coach Carrillo. He eagerly looks forward to the next season because the team has developed a strong base on which to build.

Coach Mario Carrillo , Parag Vyas, Michael Haines, Taylor Herman, Zak Workman, Kevin Malarkey, Evan Gerthoffer, Eli Leventhal, Morgan Brazie, Michael Arnovitz, Taylor Sutton, Coach

Mike Cleveland, Alex Peltier, Timothy Miller, Nick DeVore, Colin Cartwright, Alex Keen,Tyler Fearn, i Aiden Curran, and Daniel Paul. Not Pictured: John Folkerth.

Clockwise from top: The team gets ready for their Homecoming game with a quick warm up lap around

the field. Defensive player John Folkerth kicks the ball up the field and into the opposing team's half. Michael Arnovitz heads the ball back to his teammate. Kevin

Malarkey uses intricate footwork to keep the ball away from the other team. Michael Haines races for

possession of the ball to continue driving it up the field towards the goal. Parag Vyas makes an amazing kick away from MVS' goal at the Dayton Christian game. Evan Gerthoffer fights to keep the ball away from his charging opponent. Colin Cartwright makes a crucial

save during the game against Bethel.

Clockwise from top: The team cheers "Cha Cha La Vista!" before starting their big game against their rivals Dayton Christian. Rachei Ati

W o m e n ' s V c i t ' s i i y T T ^ n n i sThe varsity tennis team had a stellar year, ending with a 17-3 season. The team had six girls qualify for all-area and three for the state area academics. Coach Vin Romeo said, "I enjoyed watching these girls having the experience of making a run to the championships." He showed his extreme admiration for the girls when he proudly announced that they ranked 2 nd locally and 1 1 th in the state in division 2 tennis. This was a great season for the Miami Valley School as four out of the five senior players won awards for their performances. With many graduating seniors, it will be up to the underclassmen to maintain this strong tradition.__________

Coach Brenna Bretscher, Natasha Sharma, Laurie Wissler, Hilary McConnaughey, Elyse Handel, Julie Kirkland, Katherine Pardue, Faiza Quadri, Myah Blazer, Coach Vin Romeo, Julia German, Geetika Srivastava, Sasha Yanes, Rachel Edwards, Kaitlin Bressler, Shelby Tidwell, and Rachel

Gorsky.

Clockwise from top: The team poses at a quick break before their opponents arrive. Laurie Wissler warms up her forehand before the match. Natasha Sharma

finishes a perfect serve against their rival team. Hilary McConnaughey stands confident and ready to return

the serve. Elyse Handel warms up her backhand with one of her teammates before an important match.

Sophomores Geetika Srivastava, Julie Kirkland, and Katherine Pardue smile before heading off to play in a tournament. Hilary McConnaughey hits a down-the- line shot to win the point. Myah Blazar warms up her

mid-court shots before a big match.

Clockwise from top: The team gathers together for a group cheer before taking the court. Janae Poppa- Deis prepares to leap great heights to spike the ball

back over the net. Janae Poppa-Deis and Sarah Patzer stare down their opponents in their confident stance. Sarah Jacobs extends her reach to win the final point. The team walks victoriously during their recognition on Homecoming. Tlfah Street is in her

defending stance ready to ensure the ball does not touch the ground. Lauren Pond prepares to ace her

third consecutive ball of the game. Julia Smith assertively bumps the ball to her fellow teammates.

Laura Brewer, Latifah Street, Julia Smith, Natalie Sanders, Sarah Patzer, Janae Poppa-Deis, Bethany Ward, Sarah Jacobs, Briana Henry, Katie Jordan, Rhea

Beckett, and Lauren Pond.

This year's team enjoyed a successful and exciting season. In the three short years that iVIVS has had a volleyball team, the program has truly blossomed. After a tough beginning, the team ended their season with a winning record of 11 -1 0 . Julia Smith was named to 1st Team, while Janae Poppa-Deis was named to 2nd Team and was given the Sportsmanship award. The team grew together as a whole and learned to communicate well on the court, which proved helpful in crucial matches during the season. The members of the school community look fonward to cheering on the team next season in what is sure to be a very successful future for women's volleyball.

C i o l fAfter just missing state last year, the varsity golf team returned this season looking for another shot at Columbus.With all of their golfers returning for another year, they swept through their season undefeated, winning the Metro Buckeye Conference for the 6 th straight year. After facing tough Sectionals and Districts, the team came out victorious, bringing MVS to its first District Championship and first State Competition. At the end of the season, the team placed 8 th out of 250 teams in their i-' ^division. "This year was a great year and I'm very proud of my boys," Coach Bentley stated about the season.

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Coach John Bentley, Sam Willianns, Will Hansel, Jake Schear, Justin Phillips, Drew Zorniger, Tyler Benedict, Chris Carlson, Justin Patmon, and Nate Rowland.

Clockwise from top: Justin Phillips and Chris Carlson warm up on the driving range for the big match. Will Hensel watches his ball as it sails onto the fairway.

Sam Williams stops at the top and swings to unleash a dazzling tee shot. Drew Zorniger anticipates his next

putt as he watches his teammates tee off. Chris Carlson, Jake Schear, and Justin Phillips walk onto

the fairway after their first shots of the day. Drew Zorniger pauses at the top, ready to make the perfect swing. Drew Zorniger and Sam Williams practice their putting on the putting green. Drew Zorniger practices

his next shot as Will Hensel looks on.

Clockwise from top: Erika Shaver surges forward at the Bellbrook Invitational, Cristina Hensel sprints for home after passing the 2-mile mark. Captain Julia Smith demonstrates her prowess at Districts. The

Cross Country team is all smiles after returning from the Beavercreek Invitational. MVS proudly displays

their colors and team spirit at the District meet. Akash Goyal gets off to a great start during his first race at the Eaton Invitational. Billy Tyner flies through the

trees at the Lebanon Invitational. Julia Smith pushes past her opponent to pull through for the last part of

her exhausting race.

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Coach Nicole LaSelle, Cristina Hensel, Julia Smith, Billy Tyner, Christopher DeLaCruz, and Deron Molen. Not pictured: Akash Goyal, Erika Shaver, Zachary

Workman, David Fulero, and Caden Ohiwiler.

The varsity cross country had another fantastic year with multiple runners achieving their personal records. In addition, the team was able to qualify Erika Shaver, who had won a race earlier in the year, to Regionals. New to the team this year were Akash Goyal, David Fulero, Zachary Workman, and Erika Shaver. The team also supported two promising athletes from the Middle School, Deron Molen and Caden Ohiwiler, who brought lots of energy to the team. Coach Nicole LaSelle summed up the successful year when she stated, "The athletes put forth concerted effort in every meet they participated in. They were a pleasure to work with."

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Coach Mario Carrillo, Jae Ho Choi, Taylor Sutton, Alex Peltier, Saagar Patel, Daniel Jacobs, Alex Polotskiy, Timothy Miller, Sam Guggenheimer, Coach Phil Klimowicz, Rohan Kulkarni,

Jake Brown, Daniel Paul, Jason Feldman, Aiden Curran, Tyler Fearn, and Hal David Roberts.

Men's JV Soccer turned out to be a challenging yet rewarding sport to play. The team consisted of many rising players from the freshman class, as well as a good number of upperclassmen to provide guidance and advice to the new players. Although the record did not end up in the boys' favor, they learned valuable lessons in perseverance and determination, as well as many technical skills that will help them in future seasons. As Coach Phil Klimowicz said, "The boys gave it their all, and that's what really matters." The boys not only played hard on the field, but enjoyed themselves immensely at the same time. This, along with many other qualities, is what made such a fantastic JV soccer team.

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The JV tennis team had an outstanding season this year. Coach

Bretscher stated, "The highlights of this season were our win over

Oakwood, and Fairmont with our freshman player, Bahar Cheema

playing 3rd singles." The JV tennis team lost many of its players,

resulting in the smallest team in eleven years. However, this did not

affect their performance. Strategy and positions on the court were key

skills that were worked on during practice. The mastery of these skills, as well as many others, contributed

to the wonderful overall record of the season. Coach Bretscher

commended Julia German, the senior caliber player for bringing intensity,

dedication, and humor to the JV 86 tennis team.

Coach Brenna Bretscher, Natasha Sharma, Laurie Wissler, Hilary McConnaughey, Elyse Handel, Julie Kirkland, Katherine Pardue, Faiza Quadri, Myah Blazar, Coach Vin Fiomeo,

Julia German, Geetika Srivastava, Sasha Yanes, Rachel Edwards, Kaitlin Bressler, Shelby Tidwell, and Rachel Gorsky.

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his expert advice, dedication, and coaching. Promising new additions

and solid golf veterans worked together to establish and then

improve and refine their skills, which allowed them to maximize their wins. The mixture of fresh perspective and valuable experience proved to be an

ideal potion capable of conquering the fairway. Coach Williams said, "I

am very proud of this team and all of their hard work this season." With many varsity golfers graduating at the end of this year, there may be

some concern over the future of the golf program. However, the junior

varsity golfers are ready to step up to the challenge of a more difficult

varsity schedule next year.Andrew Kahn, Josh Young, Matthew Ludwig, Justin Patmon, Nate Rowland, Coach

Joe Williams, Patrick Zabinski, Tyler Benedict, Marc Pavlofsky,Jordan All, and Kim Lee.

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Jeffrey Paul, Stefan Cleveland, Galen Squiers, Charlie Brereton, and Will Choo.

The Middle School boys' soccer team had an extremely well-played and successful season, finishing with a record of 10-0-1. Coach Latif Affini was very proud of how the boys encouraged each other to pull through the tough practices. "We worked on team play, strategy formation, positions, and possession of the ball at our home field, which are important to a good team," he said. Stefan Cleveland, Cameron Porter, Matt Howard, and Matt Sutherland were recognized for their teamwork and great play. The team is looking forward to next year when they will be able to build upon this year's work. "All the guys need to work hard off season to get ready for lots of conditioning next year," Coach stated. 7

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Shavonne Stanek, Lauren Shaver, Emma Brereton, Katie Adib, Caitlin Pohl, Lynnze English, Sarah Workman, Marissa Peppel, Anne Fyffe, Coach Mark Jones, Sarah Caughey, Lauren McKenzie, Amanda Mikutis, Nikita Srivastava, Sereena Karaman, Avery Donaldson, Daisy

Brown, Gabrielle LaFave, and Mary George.

This year's middle school girls' soccer team worked very hard and achieved a great deal of knowledge about the game and confidence in their improved skills on the field. Their first win against Ridgeville Christian was a sweet victory as this exemplified their abilities to communicate with each other during an intense game. The team pulled together and all their hard work paid off. Coach f\/lark Jones commented, "We had a great season this year and the team did an amazing job. This year was all about expectations, and the girls went above and beyond." The girls practiced working together and team passing throughout the season. Each player had an astonishing amount of perseverance and dedication. The season ended with an impressive record of 5-2-1.

The middle school girls' tennis team ended the season with their best

record yet, at 4-2. They triumphed over their toughest competition at

Cincinnati Country Day, atter losing to them earlier in the season. In the Cincinnati Country Day tournament,

the team finished 2 nd, and in the Miamisburg Doubles tournament, two

doubles teams reached the semifinals against difficult opponents.

Coach Larson discussed the team's success during the season: "With 19 girls on the team, it was very difficult to give them all enough playing time and to make the best combinations for matches and doubles partners.

But despite the difficulty, we still accomplished more than any

previous middle school team that I 00 have coached."

Coach Claire Larson, Maya Kyles, Elizabeth Burgan, Jyotsna Sharma, Korinne Bressler, Caroline Shinkle, Keta Burke-Williams, Claire Gaglione, Liana Saleh, Ayesha Khan, Joely

Barber, Nirali Malhotra, Amrita Hari-Raj, Sarah Khan, Sabina Bashir,Brooke Bressler, and Karina Yanes.

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School Gold League. The MVS Rams finished 1st in Division 1B with a 9-1 match record. "During practices we

spent a lot of time working on the short game. Being proficient with

these pitches, chips, and putts is the best way to lower your scores,"

explained Coach Greg Benedict. The team had five experienced 8 th

graders to lead the team and provide them with their input. Even though the

competition in this Division was fierce, Coach Benedict had high

expectations for the team's success. The team lost only one match to a

very strong St. Albert team. Two weeks later, the team was able to

beat them.The future looks bright forMVS golf!

Mcas' Auriel Smith, Coach Greg Benedict, Jackson Wagner, Corey Roe, Olivia Blackburn, Nathan Benedict, Sarah Kolodzik, Neil Mobile, Alex Zorniger, Brittany Bair, and Ben Cole.

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Coach Mario Carrillo, Matthew Paul, Desiline Etienne, Grant Miller, Ian Squiers, Stephen Wibowo, Jarrod FerstI, Coach Stephen Miller, Nathaniel Choo, Sam Pickard, Tommy

Seebacher, Casey Beasley, John Winch, and Evan Staley.

This year's Lower School boys' soccer team battled an initial struggle to form a team. Though the number of boys signed up at first was not enough to form a team, Coach Mario Carillo was determined to continue the program and thus brought 3rd grade boys onto the team. The twelve boys ranging from 3rd to 5th grade finished their season with 4-5-2 record. Coach Carillo trained them to be the best they could be at every game, and to come out with no regrets. By the end of the season, the boys felt more confident in their abilities to communicate and depend on each other as well as with their technical skills during the games. With increasing interest, the boys' soccer program will flourish. g9

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Coach Charlie Schroeder, Christine Adib, Leah Baker, Katerina Weikert, Lynn Ezzeddine, Lexi Gossett, Rheanna Morehart, Coach Enrique Garza, Christine Saleh, Patti Jo Smith, Olivia

Brown, Phoebe Rose, Katherine Brown, Paola Garza, Charis Stanek, Thiele Schroeder, Kimi Gerstner, Brena Kesson, and Ashley Trout.

"I really like watching the girls improve their skills, enjoy the games and practices, and have fun," Coach Garza stated about his first time coaching MVS' Lower School girls' soccer team. Although both coaches were new to the MVS coaching team, they did an exceptional job motivating these young girls. They focused on instilling the basics of the game into the girls, while encouraging them to have fun and enjoy their time working together with their teammates on the field. The 19 energetic fourth and fifth grade girls won most of their games with three or four of them being big wins. The coaches really appreciated the girls' contribution and engagement in the success of their team and predict a bright future in their soccer careers.

Clockwise from top: Mack Malarkey uses his ball handling skills as he looks for an open teammate. Kyle Franklin concentrates on his free throw as he tries to

gain some extra points for the Rams. The team gathers together to discuss strategy during half-time. Will Hansel guards his opponent in order to give his

teammate time to shoot. Coaches Coleman and Madden encourage their boys as they watch the

intense game. Amir Gamble contemplates his next move. Sam Williams puts up the ball and hopes to

score three points. Mack Malarkey drives the ball up the court and towards his team's basket.

I Amir Gamble, Coach Joe Madden, Sean Curran, Kyle Franklin, William Hensel, Sam Williams, Coach Mike Coleman, Chris Call, Coach Brian Motto, and Mack Malarkey.

This year's men's basketball team fought its way to a 3-16 season, but such a record does not accurately represent the amount of effort and dedication the team put into the year. "I don't think I've met a better group of men," said Coach Joe Madden. "Every day, they were willing to listen and work hard to improve." The highlights of the season were two decisive victories over conference rival Yellow Springs, as well as senior Will Hensel being named second team All-Conference in the MBC. The team's senior leaders will be sorely missed during future seasons, but a strong core of underclassmen is poised to make a statement next year^__________________ _

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Women's Vcn*si-fyMVS saw some of the most spectacular women's basketball in its history this year. With a winning record of 13-6, the ladies showed other teams that they were a force to be reckoned with in their league. The driven and experienced seniors led the team to some amazing wins, and the team played tougher than ever against long-time rivals such as Troy Christian and Yellow Springs. Coach Randy Duff said "In my 25 years of coaching, this team is definitely in my top two. The girls' attitude, work ethic, and accomplishments on the court far surpassed my expectations." With proven potential, only success awaits in the future.

Coach Randy Duff, Coach Mark Jones, Sarah Edwards, Laura Kissinger, Ashley Tyner, Emily Edwards, Maggie Frick, Erika Shaver, Coach Kathy Kissinger, Nadine Ahmed, Sarah Jacobs,

Rachel Atkins, Faiza Quadri, Kingsley Schroeder, Emily LaFave, Rhea Beckett, and Briana Henry.

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uses her ball handling skills to keep the ball away from the other team. Sophomore Rhea Beckett shoots an

easy lay-up. The team does a quick cheer before getting back into the game after half-time. Freshman Erika Shaver looks for an open teammate to whom

she can pass the ball. Senior Laura Kissinger maneuvers around an opponent as she heads towards the basket. Senior Rachel Atkins concentrates as she

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This year, the varsity cheer squad continued their legacy as impressive performers and athletes. Before the season began, they traveled to a camp in Hilton Head, South Carolina, to compete against the cream of the crop and improve all of their skills for the season. There they won superior, the highest rank, for their dancing and cheering abilities. Coach Jonele Terrell was elated with their performances and commended them for creating a new cheer for every home game. She said, "It has been an awesome season. I'm going to miss my five seniors, but I've got some great girls coming uf '

Clockwise from top: The girls perform a unique half- time dance to the song "Rompe". Julia German and Jessica Tidwell complete their half-time show. Allie Duncan entertains the crowd with her smooth cheer moves. The cheerleaders encourage everyone to raise their voices in support of the team. The team

relaxes on the bleachers after an exciting home game. Jessica Kwiatkowski claps to the beat of a cheer. The

girls pose at a quick break before returning to the court to pump up the spectators. Rachel Edwards, Kaitlin Bressler, and Alex Brazie strike a pose to

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Laura Phillips, Sarah Patzer, Yasmeen Jamali, and Tim Wibowo.

The varsity swim team gained a lot of valuable experience this season. With a new head coach, the team spent practices working on stroke technique, drills, flip turns, and speed. Because the team was small, the swimmers were able to focus on improving their own weaknesses and working to better themselves in their best events. However, they still managed to help and encourage each other during practice. One of the highlights of the season was the Southwest Coaches' Classics Invitational, the biggest high school swim meet in the country, in which all of the swimmers swam personal best times. Coach Jeff Davis commented, "Everyone improved so much this year. We are looking fonward to continuing the tradition next year."

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with a lot more confidence. He was very collected before his matches,

and I think he wrestled better because of it." Daniel placed at

numerous competitions, finishing the season with an impressive record of

18-3 with the crowning jewel of winning the Division III State

Wrestling Tournament in the 125- pound weight class. This was his

second state title. Daniel also placed fourth at the number one tournament

of the country, the Walsh Ironman Tournament. Other highlights include

taking first at the Alliance Top Gun Tournament and the Southwest

Tpurnament. Continued success for Daniel is sure to come.

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basketball team put in tremendous effort to improve both as individual

players and as a team. They focused on being aggressive and improving

their defense throughout the season in addition to increasing their

physical strength, endurance, ball- handling skills, and ability to

communicate with one another on the court. Their efforts especially

showed through during the close and exciting game against Xenia

Christian. Coach Brian Motto predicts, "If they keep working hard,

next season is looking up. Each person has contributed and improved

greatly." With the skills and experience gained this season, next

year looks promising.Korey Faulks, Jamal Russell, Jake Brown, Steven Page, Tyler Benedict, Daniel

Jacobs, Derek Gutmann, Will Burdick, Terek Shrit, and Coach Brian Motto.

Mascot Chris De La Cruz, Neekta Abouhossein, Caitlyn Greenwood, Shelby Tidwell, Lindsay Folkerth, Bethany Ward, and Olivia Pohl.

The junior varsity cheerleaders, both veterans and new members, greatly contributed to the energy and school spirit that pervaded the halls of MVS this season. Coach Jonele Terrell says, "There was so much enthusiasm on this squad, and I am excited about how much this cheerleading program is growing." The girls made great strides in improving the technique and form of their jumps and dance moves. While learning new chants, intricate cheers, and exciting dances, the girls were always excited and eager to learn new things. They used their skills in various halftime shows at home games, where the JV girls participated in a joint performance with the varsity squad. With so much rising talent and ability, fans are sure to look forward to next year.

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This year, the 8th grade boys' basketball team worked on improving the skills necessary for success in high ^ . school basketball. With the team relatively small in number, pulling out wins was difficult at times.Nonetheless, the boys rose to the challenge and demonstrated commendable sportsmanship and work ethic at every practice and game. Throughout the season, the team worked hard in practices that involved building strength and endurance.They also focused on perfecting basic and more complex skills and plays through various drills. These drills proved to be very helpful in some games during which the boys were able to recall these skills to score some crucial points. These players are sure to represent MVS well next year.

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boys' basketball team. With many new players, the boys immediately got to

work on their goal by mastering such fundamental skills as dribbling and shooting with both the left and right

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required at higher levels of play, such as foul shots, boxing out, and speed

and precision on the court. As a testament to their hard work, each

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through in the impressive amount of improvement they demonstrated on

the court throughout this year. Coach Miller and Coach Williams headed

the team, helping to inspire dedication, motivation to improve,

and love of the sport into these young athletes. With mostly new

players, the boys focussed on learning the rules of the game and

on improving basic skills such as dribbling, shooting, and teamwork. Most importantly, the boys enjoyed playing the sport with one another.

With the team's evident improvement and better understanding of the

game, exciting basketball seasons are sure to continue at MVS in the

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Coach Steve Miller, Alexander Mitchell, Grant Harlan, Matthew Page, Levi Johnson, Nathaniel Choo, Zachary Ali, Evan Staley, and Saagar Patel.

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Though small in numbers, the fourth grade girls' basketball team showed that they were not short on work ethic or talent. Finishing with an undefeated record of 7-0, this team comprised entirely of players new to the game began the season by learning fundamental skills. With only six players, each girl gained much experience through a significant amount of playing time. Coach Julia Weikert said, "These girls were so committed to the sport and to their teammates. They played with so much confidence, and this was integral to their success." The girls became known throughout the league for their daunting defense, and the team rounded out an impressive season by taking first place at the league championship tournament.

Clockwise from top: Omar Khan backhands the ball over the net to take the point. Ethan Dempsey-Whiting

warms up with his teammates before supporting the varsity squad during their match. Chris Carlson

stylishly hits the ball under his leg as he and other members of the team practice before a match. Kevin Malarkey hits a solid forehand in his rally versus his opponent from Oakwood. Jack Adam has his racket

back, ready to return his opponent's serve. Akash Goyal bends to try to salvage a low ball. Eric Reed

reaches to get to ball coming towards him. Milan Patel practices his serve to prepare for his match against

Waynesville.

The men's varsity tennis team shocked and awed the school with their incredible performance. "We had an unexpectedly successful season. It was a pleasant surprise doing as well as we did," reflects Coach Vin Romeo. The team posted a final record of 17-3, and finished 2nd in the area. Their biggest accomplishment, however, was getting ranked 11th in the final state poll. The team also finished 2nd in the annual Miami Valley Doubles Tournament. This year's strong performance was led by seniors Kevin Malarkey, Eric Reed, and Omar Khan. Despite losing these seniors, the team is still looking forward to rebuilding and having another great season.

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Coach Brenna Bretscher, Madison Kretzler, Janae Poppa-Deis, Emily Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Kingsley Schroeder, Julia German, Coach Jamie, Bahar Cheema, Kathleen Howard,

Katie Jordan, Chelsea Powell, Laila Karaman, Rachel Atkins, and Allie Duncan.

The women's varsity softball team maintained an enthusiastic attitude throughout the whole season. All the hard work put into practices really paid off towards the end of the season, when the team was able to win four consecutive games. The newer team members mastered the fundamentals of softball under the leadership of the seniors, while the veteran players continued to refine their skills with base running, pitching, and fielding. Their senior leaders will be missed terribly for their support, yet even though so many talented individuals are leaving, their shoes will be quickly filled by the qualified underclassmen.____________

Clockwise from top: Rachel Atkins passes the ball off to Sarah Edwards as they practice their

communication on the field to get crucial outs. Allie Duncan winds up as she practices her pitch. Julia German practices soft-toss balls before the team heads out to an away game. Janae Poppa-Deis pitches the first ball of the game against Yellow

Springs. Chelsea Powell quickly fields the ball and sends it back to the pitcher. Kathleen Howard swings

her bat and makes contact with the ball. Kingsley Schroeder jumps up to make an important catch. Laila Karaman, Madison Kretzler, and Bahar Cheema give each other encouragement for their upcoming game.

Clockwise from top: Sarah Jacobs and Natalie Sanders prepare to take off and dash to the end of the

field. Sarah Jacobs stretches in preparation for a lengthy race. Billy Tyner gets ready for another

productive track practice outside. Taylor Pond warms up for her next big race. Natalie Sanders, Erica

Shaver, and Elaina Cromer jog vigorously together during one of their intense exercises. The track team practices sprinting together as a group. Sarah Jacobs

sprints towards victory during a fiercely competitive meet. Natalie Sanders briskly runs towards the finish

line during a home meet.

Through many hours of running, weight lifting, stretching, and practice, the varsity tracl< and field team was able to have an enviable season. Making 1st Team in the Metro Buckeye Conference this year were Elaina Cromer, Sarah Jacobs, Erika Shaver, Lasena Badger, and Briana Henry. The team also excelled at the Regional Competition with Lasena Badger placing 7th in the shot put and discus competition. All of the members of the team worked hard throughout the season and were pleased with th