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by Janeen HoggettOpening night Thursday, April 11, the

cast and crew of Euclid High School’s Big Show presented a spectacular per-formance of “Hairspray.” From the first act to the final curtain call, the talented cast kept the audience engaged, laugh-ing and tapping their toes to the music.

Ken Ferlito in his 10th year of direct-ing Big Show did a remarkable job directing this talented cast of students in the production of “Hairspray.”

Katie Petrochic’s performance (her first ever in Big Show or any play) of Tracy Turnblad was inspiring from the moment she appeared on stage. Katie perfected the role of Tracy with her singing and acting skills. The infatua-tion between Tracy and the heartthrob

Big Show’s “Hairspray”

by Patrick HigleyThe excitement in the Euclid City School

District has been maintained through the long weary winter. The four new build-ings have served as a canvas for learning in a way that was not possible before their opening in September. One could walk through at anytime and see how the state-of-the-art technology is being used to enhance learning. Every room is equipped with a Promethean Board, and iPad carts serve each school with applications that help bring education alive for our stu-dents. With these learning devices in the new buildings and with the dedication of the Euclid City School’s staff, growth is being experienced like never before.

There has never been a better time to experience learning in our Euclid Schools.

Solid structures emerged from the ground over the course of a trying thir-teen months. Today the buildings stand as a tribute to the community’s dedication to the Euclid students. Each has its own unique aesthetic appeal.

shoreview elementary incorporated some pieces of history from Upson Ele-mentary. Four medallions were molded

into the exterior brick work on the west side of the new Shoreview building as a memorial to the past and the wonder-ful experience shared by those who ever entered Upson’s doors. The Upson arch and stately planters sit on a stamped con-crete walkway, which welcomes all visitors on the east side of the building.

arbor elementary school has a very unique feature as space for a future green roof has been installed within the court-yard. One day it will be great to see the students planting and caring for a garden from which fresh fruits and vegetables could be grown for the school cafeteria. The courtyard also contains sandstone planters to be utilized this spring, making a fine tribute to old Roosevelt Elementary.

At bluestone elementary, a stamped concrete walkway is featured within the courtyard. A memorial has been erected in front of the school that uniquely identi-fies Bluestone and will serve as a memorial for Thomas Jefferson Elementary.

Finally, the chardon hills elementary features playing fields, green space and a

Euclid’s Four New Elementary Schools

Euclid Symphony Orchestra Pops with Flavor

Youth Concert Audience

by Ellen IvoryMove over Tchaikovsky. Step aside

Brahms. The Euclid Symphony Orches-tra is swapping out their classical pieces in favor of upbeat, fast-moving favorites for their annual Pops Concert on Sun-day, May 5, 3 p.m., at Shore Cultural Centre’s auditorium. This audience-friendly concert is a crowd-pleaser and will be sure to strike a chord with those who are in attendance.

Included in this performance will be highlights from West Side Story, a trib-ute to Henry Mancini, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Stars and Stripes Forever. Additionally, concert-goers have been able to place their votes for a choice of one of their favorites –Pirates of the Carribean or Phantom of the Opera - which will be played at the concert. The winner? Phantom of the Opera.

If you have not yet experienced The Euclid Symphony Orchestra, do your soul a favor and come and witness the wonder-

ful sounds of this volunteer orchestra that is located right here in our community.

Concert tickets are $8 in advance, and $10 at the door. Advance sale tickets can be purchased at the Shore Cultural Cen-tre main office, 291 East 222nd St. in Euclid. For more information about the ESO, please visit our website at www.EuclidSymphonyOrchestra.com or call Shore Cultural Centre at (216) 289-8578.

The members of ESO are also prepar-ing for another annual favorite, their Youth Concerts that will be performed on Thursday, May 16. All Euclid schools, private or public, are welcome to these exciting educational programs. Last year’s concerts were a smashing success with over 1,000 students in attendance.

This one-day event has two morn-ing concerts for students in grades 3-6 and the same, large crowd is anticipated again this year. Any home-schooled students that wish to attend should send a note to our address (listed above)

by May 1, 2013 and we will contact you with ticket information.

The ESO members have a passion for music and want to share this experience with the young people in the Euclid area schools. There have been countless stud-ies proving the positive effect of music on the human brain and for many young people these concerts will be their only exposure to the wonderful world of clas-sical music. For some, it may open and inspire a whole new world! Continued on Page 3

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Euclid Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Awards Dinner

Fr. John D. Betters is presented the award for Organization of the Year

by Ellen IvoryOn the snowy evening of March 21,

2013, Euclid’s business and civic com-munities joined together to celebrate the Euclid Chamber of Commerce’s “Taste of Euclid” celebration where local eateries, party centers, and retail establishments showcased their culinary delights, and where Euclid’s leaders and businesses were recognized and presented with the Chamber’s annual awards.

The gathering was held at Euclid’s Lake-front Community Center where over 100 guests enjoyed a menu that ranged from soup to nuts. Participating establishments included Bistro 185, Bronko’s Beverage, Dave’s Market, Dunkin’ Donuts, EHS Culinary Bistro, Grovewood Tavern, Guys Pizza, Indulge Restaurant, Manor Cen-tre Complex, Muldoon’s, Paradise Island Saloon, Paragon Wine Bar, Rascal House Pizza, Southern Fusion, and Tizzanos. Planning Committee members Cheri Ash-craft, Cheryl Cameron, Jennifer Childs, Carol-Ann Ernst, Sheila Gibbons, Rebecca McFarland and Brian Moore wanted to provide an evening that gave exposure to the many attributes of the businesses and organizations that are located right here in the City, and to have fun while doing so.

“We chose to participate in this annual event to showcase the variety of items that we have to offer and the vari-ety of functions that we are able to cater. Also, we are here to thank the businesses in our community,” states Mary O’Neil of Paradise Island Saloon.

Chris Hammer of Paragon Wine Bar echoed those sentiments. “We are so proud to be a part of this incredible com-munity and to support the work of the Chamber,” said Hammer. Paragon added

to the jollity of the evening by providing a beer and wine tasting station.

As the evening progressed, Brian Moore, President of the Chamber, began the award presentation. Not only did each recipient receive a recognition plaque from the Chamber, they also were presented a proclamation by Mayor Cervenik and commendations from State Representative, Armond Budish, and Joseph Jenkins who represented Josh Mandel, Ohio Treasurer.

Winners of this year’s awards include:

wm. sopko & sons co./stamco indus-tries, inc.: Large Business of the Year

hgr industrial surplus, inc.; small busi-ness of the year

ss. robert & william catholic Parish and school: Organization of the Year

Doug Price and Karen Paganini (K&D): business Person(s) of the year

The HELP Foundation / HELP U SHRED, Action CARSTAR Autobody, The Euclid Adult Activities Center, and American Punch Company were recipi-ents of a Blue Stone Award.

Shoreview Elementary School

Arbor Elementary School

Bluestone Elementary School

Chardon Hills Magnet School

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by Mayor Bill CervenikDear Friends,

I think it is finally safe to say that the winter weather is behind us and we can now look forward to a beautiful spring and summer. Warmer weather also is a time for many to begin home repairs and renovations. EDCOR (Euclid Development Corporation) has made over 1500 low interest loans to home-owners in the City of Euclid. This Program provides a 3% low interest home improvement loan to income-eligible residents. EDCOR also offers a down-payment assistance program for income eligible first-time home buy-ers. For more information, contact the EDCOR office at (216) 289-4625.

As residents clean up and beau-tify their yards after the long winter, Euclid’s Streets and Parks departments will also be doing the same. The city provides an opportunity for businesses, schools, churches, civic groups, and families to clean up and maintain a par-ticular area within the City through the Adopt-A-Spot program. After beautify-ing the adopted spot, the group makes a minimal commitment of periodically picking-up litter, pulling weeds, and basic maintenance of the spot. The adoption is recognized on a sign posted close to your spot. Adopt-A-Spot offers a means for you to make Euclid a better place to live and play. For more infor-mation about Adopt-A-Spot please call my office at (216) 289-2751.

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by Laurie HenrichsenWhen we experience the loss of a mother

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Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of their mother or mother figure to display on a Table of Remembrance, and may also bring a teacup or coffee cup with special sentimental value. (Teacups will be provided for those not bringing them.) A guest speaker who has recently lost her mother will share her experiences and reflections.

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Additionally, Frank Pietravoia and Donna Perdzock were recognized for their work on the Chamber board.

William Sopko, Sr. who accepted the award for Large Business of the Year spoke about the early days of the com-pany that began over 60 years ago in the basement of their family home. “We have received great support from the Mayor, the City, and Chiefs Brickman and Cosgriff,“ states Sopko, who spoke of the collaboration that was necessary in transporting sections of the towers for their new wind turbine.

Fr. John D. Betters who accepted the “Organization of the Year” award reported, “Since the merger of St. Robert & St. William parishes three years ago, we have funded many capital improvement projects to our facility, have placed the utmost importance on our parish school and equal importance to the outreach efforts in serving our neighbors in the community. We are so humbled and hon-ored to be recognized for these successes.”

Mayor Bill Cervenik was on hand to congratulate the winners and to deliver the closing comments. “My door is always open and my staff and I are always ready to assist members of our business community,” he said.

Fred Siegel from Eaton Family Credit Union seemed to sum up the evening perfectly. “The lake looks great. It’s a cold evening and we are serving a variety of hot dishes that have been prepared locally. It is so wonderful to see so many people attend-ing this event to show their support of the Euclid business community,” he said.

Congratulations to all of the sponsors, food purveyors, businesses and guests who partnered together to make this dinner an extraordinary event.

The talented cast kept the audience engaged.

Link Larkin, played by Jeremy Adkins was evident throughout the entire show.

Tim Piortrkowski’s adaptation of Edna Turnblad was believable and hilarious to watch. The casting for this role was spot on. Tim brought his comedic style to this role as well as his singing ability. The comic relationship between Edna and Wilbur Turnblad, played by Ricky Ferlito, was entertain-ing and had the audience laughing.

Crystal Drennon (as Penny Pingle-ton) and Kevin Terry (as Seaweed Stubbs) brought life to their roles as Tracy’s best friend (Penny) and her new friend (Seaweed) as they help Tracy audition for a role on The Corny Col-lins show (played by David Bruney) and stop segregation on the show.

Asia Sharp-Barry was a bright star in her role as Motormouth Maybelle. Asia’s vocal range was amazing and was shown as she and the rest of the com-pany sang, “I Know Where I’ve Been.”

The entire cast, the Euclid High School Orchestra, the tech crew, the director and all the volunteers did a tremendous job in this production of “Hairspray.”

EHS Class of 1973 announce their 40-year reunionby Joseph Koskovics

The Euclid Senior High Class of 1973 announces their 40th celebration. Scheduled for July 13 at the American Croatian Lodge, 34900 Lake Shore Blvd, Eastlake, the event will run from 6PM to midnight that evening. The purchase price for dinner tickets is $45 per person, and must be reserved in advance.

For this year’s reunion, the class com-mittee has gone paperless. All activity, notifications, and event postings, and mail-in forms are happening online via Facebook, the class website, and group emails to registered alumni.

Registration forms will be posted on May 1 and emailed to newsletter subscribers.

For more information: euclidhigh1973.webs.com/ connect with us via Facebook by registering at www.facebook.com/groups/euclid1973/ or emailing the committee at [email protected]

Money Bunny Fundraiser Benefits Charities

Money Bunny Winner from Lincoln, IL

by Fred SiegelEaton Family Credit Union’s spring

“Easter Money Bunny” fundraiser totaled $658. The credit union will deliver funds to the Euclid Hunger Center, Willoughby Hills Food Pantry, The Children’s Miracle Network and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Mike Losneck, President, Eaton Family Credit Union, remarked, “The generosity of our credit union members is matched by the creativity of our staff. Together we are able to support local and national charities that do so much for so many.”

Donations of $2 or $5 gave credit union members a chance to win an Easter Bunny tagged with lottery tick-ets displayed at credit union offices in Euclid, Wickliffe, Willoughby Hills and Lincoln, IL. The Searcy, AR office offered a gift card and raised funds with a bake sale.



Shore Has Plenty Of Wonderful New Classes For Kids, Adults And Families

Mandala Workshop Instructor: Christine Siarka When: Saturday April 20 11:00am—2:00pm Do you want an opportunity to relax and be creative at the same time? Do you like to work with color, or col-lage? Come take part in a relaxing mandala making workshop! Bring: a sack lunch (beverage and snacks provided), a variety of collage materials 2 and 3D, if you like, copies of photographs you want to include in your work. We will each be working on a 12x12” base of illustration board. Room 257 Fee: $30 Beginning Sign Language Instructor: Bill Morgan, Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center When: Tuesdays April 23—May 28 4:00-5:00pm This class begins with the Sign Lan-guage alphabet, moves forward through colors and numbers and pro-gresses into the fundamentals of com-municating without words. Students will also explore the importance of

facial expressions, body language and gestures when using Sign Language to communicate feelings and emo-tions without their voice. Fee: $35 Cooking with the Kids Instructor: Chef Robin Blain When: Saturday April 20 1:30—3:30pm Kids can cook too! Bring your family and enjoy not only eating but cooking with your kids. This hands-on class encourages children to learn that healthy food is delicious and that cooking is fun. We will encourage but not force children to try new vegeta-bles and fruit. Cheesy Beef w/ Macaroni

(vegetarian option will be availa-ble—let us know if you desire this option)

Fresh Veggies w/ homemade ranch dipping sauce

Fresh Fruit Pizza Fee: $20 adults / $10 kids. Each addi-tional child is $5. Sign up for these classes and many more by visiting our website at shoreculturalcentre.com/programs

Join us on May 3rd for a special day of Geometry in Motion. DANCEVERT brings their decades of experience to Shore with a truly ground-breaking performance. Geometry in Motion is an innovative approach to visualizing motion and exploring ideas of line, shape and movement through space. Those familiar with Tom Evert’s na-tionally recognized work as a dancer won’t want to miss this very special performance. Families can take advantage of a special 1:00pm matinee that will en-gage young viewers. Dance enthusi-

asts can join us at 7:30pm for a perfor-mance showcasing DANCEVERT’s cutting edge work in partnership with The University of Akron Dance Com-pany and Los Geometricos. Matinee tickets are just$5 per person, with group rates as low as $3. Tickets for the evening performance are $8, with one child (8 and over) admitted free with each paying adult. Reserve tickets now at www.shoreculturalcentre.com or by calling (216)289-8578

On Saturday, May 4, Shore partners with Independent Pictures to present a special screening of “The Fourteenth Victim: Eliot Ness & the Torso Mur-ders”. After the film, enjoy an expert panel discussion featuring Eulid’s own Rebecca McFarland and guests dis-cussing Eliot Ness’s career-defining battle with the Mad Butcher of Kings-bury Run, America’s first serial killer of his kind. Doors will open at 6pm for a reception with cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres. The film will begin at 7pm, followed by our expert panel and a Q&A session. Stick around afterwards to talk one-on-one with the experts. The cash bar will be open all evening! Tickets are $8 at the door or online at www.shoreculturalcentre.com.

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Shore is offering 4 schools or community groups the opportunity to bring 25 people to one of our upcoming events for FREE.

2 groups will get in FREE to DANCEVERT’s 1pm program on May 3rd 1 group will get in FREE to DANCEVERT’s 7:30pm event on May 3rd

1 group will get in FREE to the Brew and View on May 4th For more information, call Shore at (216) 289-8578

Brew & View Celebrates Eliot Ness!

Grab a beer or a glass of wine and enjoy a great film about Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run in Shore’s historic auditorium

The Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center presents SignStage! This na-tionally recognized group of both deaf and hearing performers offers a special opportunity for kids to learn about differently abled populations

and diversity. SignStage aims to in-crease awareness through education and entertainment. The show begins at 10:30am Tickets are $5/person. Group rates as low as $3.

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Medical Billing @ Tri-C Machining @ Tri-C Welding @ Lincoln Electric A limited number of spots are available. Participants are selected at random from eligible applicants. In order to be eligible you must be unemployed or making less than $15/hr, have high school diploma or GED, be 18 years of age or older, able to pass a drug test and

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Dale Chihuly Inspired Chandelier. Photo by Jessica Yanesh Photography.

Maggie Carroll’s Newspaper Dress (above). Jackson Pollock’s Cube (below). Photos by Jessica Yanesh Photography.

grades 1 & 2 created a chihuly tower, inspired by glass artist Dale chihuly.

grade 2 created Kandinsky circles, in-spired by Kandinsky’s concentric circle color studies.

grades 3-8 created chihuly chandeliers, inspired by Dale chihuly’s glass chande-liers, made from recycled water bottles.

the kindergarten class created minia-ture chihuly chandeliers made from pipe cleaners.

grades 5 & 6 studied Jackson Pollock and applied his method of art making to paint on canvases which were then attached together to form a cube and hung from the ceiling.

There were also many cross-curricular projects that were on display including music and art in which the students cre-ated playbill covers that they redesigned. In the areas of social studies and art, stu-dents created Egyptian sarcophagi, in which the students constructed small scale sarcophagi after learning about

Egyptian culture in social studies.Students also displayed their own

creative pieces of art at the show. Mag-gie Carroll created a newspaper dress and Elizabeth Smith contributed three pieces of pottery.

In addition to all of these wonderful works of art, the church hall was also filled with performances by the choir, third grade recorders, and band every 10 minutes. The art show was filled with people oohing and ahhing over the work and performances. The students present were beaming with accomplishment as they showed off their work to family and newcomers.

The church hall wasn’t the only place booming with art. The school was cov-ered wall to wall with students’ art. The walls were colorfully decorated, and the halls were alive with excitement. The fifth graders added to this excitement by hold-ing live performances of wax museum artists. The students wrote short biog-raphies about an artist and dressed up to portray them. Artists included Taylor Swift, Jimmy Buffett, Roald Dahl, Betty White, and many more.

by Jennifer Millett and Eileen SheehanThe spring art show at Our Lady of

the Lake School was a huge success. With over 200 attendees and over 300 participants, the show featured proj-ects from each student at the school. Students studied different artists and worked together on large scale collab-orative projects.

Our Lady of the Lake Shows off Artistic Ability



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April Events

april 18 Film slam at Lakeshore 7 from 7-9 p.m.

april 19 Shoreview (K-2) Family Night at 6:30 p.m.

april 19 nJrotc ball at 5:30 p.m. at tizzano’s Party center

april 19 61st annual Pta scholarship Dance & raffle at the Lakefront community center

april 20 Friends of euclid Football night at the races at tizzano’s Party center

april 22 Special Meeting of the Board at 7:30 p.m. at the Fordyce Building

april 23 College Night at EHS Little Theater

april 23 Arbor PTA Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

april 24 “take a bite out of the core” by coming to learn how the new state standards will impact your 6th-12th grade child at 6:30 p.m. bluestone elementary

april 25 spring band and orchestra concert 7:00 p.m. ehs auditorium

april 25 Arbor PTA “Movie Night” from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

april 30 Forest Park PTA Box Top Tuesday (11a.m.- 1p.m.)

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by Audrey HoltzmanTen outstanding Euclid High School

seniors were chosen because of their achievemments. One student each week is highlighted on the District Facebook page, the Euclid High School Facebook page, the City’s Reader-Board (by CVS), the District Website, and at the High School. If you see these students out and about, congratulate them on their many accomplishments! We are Panther Proud!

Euclid High School Seniors of the Week

Euclid represented at six state competitions

Brianna Cunningham was the only girl from Euclid to participate in the State Indoor Track and Field Meet.

Joe Farley, Tremell Jones, Andre Banks, and Darnell WoodberryFCCLA State Competitors Christian Parker, Beverly

Peders, and Kurt Colantonio

Maxamillan Kellom, Ivan Conard, Joe Farley, and Ray’Anthony Bruster

Brianna Cunningham, Alan Hudak, Robert Kilroy and Dudley Shepherd

by Audrey Holtzmancis: The following students advanced to the BPA State Competition and Com-peted on March 14:

andre bell, PC Service and Troubleshooting

grace brott, Integrated Microsoft Office

Kelsey Deiterich, Integrated Microsoft Office

ebrahim elbagory, Web Design w/HTML5

alan shirer, Interview Skills

cisco: For the fifth consecutive year, the Euclid High School’s Cisco Networking Academy students are headed to Nation-als in Orlando, Florida on May 8th.The State Business Professionals of America Competition consists of tests that dem-onstrate the students’ knowledge of the Cisco networking commands and devices, as well as a general knowledge of networking terms and concepts similar to the objectives of industry recognized cer-tifications. Senior Brianna Cunningham placed second in Cisco Systems Admin-istration, and Alan Hudak (North High School) placed third. In the Computer Network Technology competition, Robert Kilroy placed first, and Dudley Shepherd finished in the top 10. Brianna, Robert and Alan will be heading to Orlando May 8 to compete at the national level.

wrestling: Darsheed Mustafa went to the state wrestling competition as an alternate, he remains among the top 20 in the state.

boys indoor track: Tremell Jones, Joe Far-ley, Darnell Woodberry and Andre Banks finished in 8th place in the state at 1:31.93 in the 4x200m Relay. Maxamillian Kel-lom, RayAnthony Bruster, Ivan Conard and Joe Farley finished in 7th place in the state at 3:28.41 for the 4x400m Relay.

girls indoor track: Brianna Cunningham was the only girl to represent Euclid at this state competition. She ended up in 13th place in the state with a jump of five feet in the long jump event.

culinary arts: The junior team consist-ing of Christian Parker, Beverly Peders and Kurt Colantonio will be compet-ing at the FCCLA State competition in Columbus April 16-18.

By Roy PignatielloThe team of Bob Kilroy and Dudley

Shepherd has placed 1st in the first of three rounds in the Cisco NetRiders competition. The competition is based on the Cisco Certified Entry-level Net-working Certification (CCENT) skill set. The Round 1 competition con-sists of a 50-minute online exam that includes 50 theoretical exam questions and 10 questions based on a networking simulation activity.

Each Academy is limited to 5 teams that are eligible to advance to Round 2 for the opportunity to represent Ohio in the USA/Canada competition. The top three teams from each state in Round 2 will advance to the final Round 3 competition. Last year, over 2,000 students from over 150 academies started out and saw Erich Botzki and David Schwartz represent Ohio, and

finish 12th in the Round 3 competition.In addition to Bob and Dudley, the

achievements of this year’s class also included teams from Euclid placing in 5 of the top 8 positions in a field of 47 teams from throughout the state. Also moving on to Round 2 are:

2nd place: Tyler Dodd and Devon Kemp

4th place: Alan Hudak and Julian Kemp

7th place: Brianna Cunningham and Anthony Davis

8th place: Jacob Hoggett and Colin McLaughlin

All 5 teams will compete in Round 2, which will take place the week of April 15th. Congratulations and good luck to the students as they hopefully advance into the next round and represent Ohio in the USA/Canada event.

Euclid Cisco NetRiders Competition

The Varsity Chorale performed a most outstanding rendition of the National Anthem.

by Audrey HoltzmanValue City Arena was packed with

9,428 fans waiting to cheer on the Mentor Cardinals and the Northland Vikings for the OHSAA Boys Basket-ball Semi Final game, as Euclid’s own Varsity Chorale walked onto the hard-wood. Standing center court, loud and proud Varsity Chorale performed the most outstanding, goosebump-giv-ing rendition of the national anthem. Rumor has it, that it was what led the Cardinals to victory!

Varsity Chorale sings National Anthem for the OHSAA Boys Semi-Final Basketball Game

beautiful campus feel, as it sits on a picturesque lot in a park-like setting. Though some odds and ends are still being completed, the focus

was to complete the inside of the buildings so the environment for learning could be attained when the students returned to school last September. With most of the kinks worked out on the inside, the con-struction crews are returning this spring to complete the landscapes of the buildings. Fences will frame the playgrounds at Shoreview and Bluestone. The ball fields will be graded and ready for baseball at Chardon Hills and Bluestone. The green space at Arbor on E. 222nd will serve as the primary soccer facility for the Euclid Youth Soccer Organization. In addition, the streetscape design will be completed on E. 222nd in front of Arbor complete with a retaining wall, benches, trees and stamped concrete along the serpentine undulations out-lining the soccer field. The Shoreview planters will come alive with numerous perennials, and the landscape behind Shoreview will take shape when trees bud, as the weather gets warmer.

All building functions feature state-of-the-art technology, energy-efficient equipment, and a safe and secure environment for our students to make outstanding strides in their education. The students, staff and faculty could not be more excited about our new homes.

Throughout the district we have welcomed groups into both our new and old homes like never before. Two weeks ago, a class of future Super-intendents chose Arbor Elementary for their Saturday morning class. The group attends Ashland University and chose our district because of the LEED certification to which we built our buildings. The class was truly impressed by all of the energy efficient equipment and processes that went into attaining a LEED building, in addition to how beautiful the building is. These buildings are truly community buildings.

Many groups have taken advantage of not only our new buildings, but our older buildings as well. Swimming and walking groups at Euclid High School can often be found using the facility for exercise. We continue to welcome the community volleyball groups into the high school and middle schools. The Euclid Soccer Organization has used our elementary schools over the winter for camps and clinics in preparation for this spring and we look forward to the baseball fields being utilized daily for the children in our community.

In addition to all of this, Superintendent Bell has held his 90-day Community meetings at Bluestone and Arbor and will be conduct-ing the next one at Chardon Hills on May 9 at 7:00pm. Please come to hear about all the great things occurring in our District.

This truly is an exciting time for the Euclid City School District. We are so proud of what we now have to offer the community and we are so very thankful to the community for making it possible. We hope to see you and your groups taking advantage of our facilities and we look forward to this transformation marking a new begin-ning in Excellent Education for the Euclid City School Distirct.

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Villa angela-St. JoSeph high School18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com

Villa angela-St. JoSeph high School18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com

Villa Angela – St. Joseph High SchoolVilla Angela – St. Joseph High SchoolFaith. Family. Future. Faith. Family. Future.

by Richard Osborne

The Third Annual Vikings Classic Mixer once again surpassed even our very high expectations for support. Not only was it the event of the year in terms of fun, food and friendship, it also broke all records as a fundraiser.

While we’re still crunching numbers for a final accounting, it is already clear that the event will net – after all expenses are paid - drum roll, please....

More than $200,000!Of that amount, the “Continuing

the Dream” tuition-assistance drive conducted midway through the evening brought in $135,000. These funds will be used exclusively for direct help to deserving students and their families. Last year, “Continuing the Dream” netted $47,850, which helped 30 students with their tuition costs with an average award of $1,595.

Overall, the Classic Mixer represents 20 percent of VASJ’s annual fundraising efforts.

This year’s stunning achievement was made possible by a large number of Viking alums and supporters. Presenting sponsor for the event was Joseph Scaminace ’71, who donated $25,000. The event was chaired by Mike Romeo ’88, who picked up the baton from last year’s chairman, Peter Apicella ’70.

Pete and his outstanding team last year set a new standard for the event, creating the previous record for a single fundraiser. Mike and his team turned in another stellar performance and a new record.

Current VASJ students were a significant presence at the event as greeters and helpers. Emcees were sophomore Danielle Paus and freshman John Henry Posey. Principal David Csank introduced Coach Babe Kwasniak ’94, who in turn presented the members of his 2013 Division IV Championship basketball team.

Board of Advisors Chairman Don Dailey ’70 literally set the stage for “Continuing the Dream” by announcing that a group of eight “Dream Makers” had collectively agreed to donate $65,000 if other contributors would raise $35,000, thus creating a $100,000 total.

The Dream Makers were assembled after Tim Misny ’73 said he would match $10,000 if other donors would “make him pay.” In short order, others said they would join the effort. Besides Scaminace and Misny, the Dream Makers included John Hocevar ’69, Jamie Myers ’72, Clark Kellogg ’79, Jim Zinkan, Umberto Fedeli ’78 and Mike Golic ’81.

Bob Mullin ’88 got the “bidding” going by joining the Dream Makers on the spot with a pledge of $10,000. Other contributors enthusiastically joined in, either in person or with “designated hitters” announcing their pledges from the floor. Mike Romeo spoke for his 1988 classmate (not to mention Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP), Desmond Howard.

The VASJ Board of Advisors pledged $9,000. Greg Lieb ’70, a member of last year’s Classic Mixer

committee and an event sponsor this year, pledged an additional $5,000.

In addition to Scaminace and Lieb, sponsors of the event included Cinecraft Productions, led by Neil McCormick ’70, who also was a Continuing the Dream contributor, along with Cleveland Magazine, Agents Choice, Don and Mary Jo Dailey, Euclid Hospital, Morgan Stanley, PCS, the St. Joseph Class of ’88, Gerard Stadler ’69 and committee member Sue Eline-White.

Needless to say, we are deeply grateful to everyone who supported us – our sponsors, program advertisers, auction and raffle donors, “Dream Makers” and other donors. Their generosity enables more students to have the blessing of a VASJ education while we also maintain, improve and enhance their experience at our school.

It was great to see all of you who were able to attend. Thank you for spending your Saturday evening with us. If you missed it, see you next year!

The three Tims, Tim Misny ’73, Tim Ryan ’62 and Tim McCormack ’62, take time to pose for a picture.

VASJ’s gym was filled with more than 300 guests on Saturday, April 6, 2013, for the Third Annual Classic Mixer gala, which netted more than $200,000, making it the school’s most successful fundraiser.

VASJ Board of Advisors Chairman Don Dailey ’70 and his wife, Mary Jo, were event sponsors of the Classic Mixer.

John Henry Posey ’16 and Danielle Paus ’15 served as the student emcees for the evening.

There was a great presence of current VASJ students at the event, serving as greeters and helpers throughout the evening.

2013 Classic Mixer breaks all records

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by Richard Osborne Let the celebration continue. Not

begin, mind you, because that would suggest we are starting all over again. The fact is that Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School has been on a roll since Villa Angela Academy was established in 1878.

The celebration of our school’s success continued in 1950 when St. Joseph High School was founded at our current location on the corner of East 185th Street and Lakeshore Boulevard. And it continued when the girls’ and boys’ schools merged in 1990.

So when our team – and our fans – returned from their recent outing in Columbus with yet another state basketball championship, it was a continuation of the tradition of excellence that has been the story of VASJ for generations.

Banner after banner in our gym celebrate our championships and our champions, including professional athletes from Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard to basketball great Clark Kellogg to London Fletcher to the Golic brothers, Mike and Bob, and to so many others that we may need to order up new rafters for the gym.

Etched into the floor of the basketball court itself is the name of Timothy D. Robertson, the late and legendary math teacher who exemplified the Viking spirit. The court was dedicated to this outstanding teacher at the request of our athletes, which speaks volumes about the priorities we place on academics.

This emphasis on academic excellence gives us still more reason to celebrate. It is why 100 percent of our Class of 2012 enrolled in college. And it is why our National Honor Society and Honor Roll assemblies are seemingly endless parades of outstanding performers.

We call our annual scholarship drive “Continue the Dream” because all of us here in the Viking Village are focused on ensuring that the blessings of a VASJ education will continue for generations to come.

We use the word “legacy” often at our school, and for good reason. I am often struck by the strong sense of connection that today’s students feel with those who went before them. That is as it should be. After all, as we are fond of saying: Once a Viking, Always a Viking.

Richard Osborne ’69 is the president of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.

Viking Views

by Bill Tilton Villa Angela-St. Joseph High

School Coach Babe Kwasniak doesn’t own a crystal ball, but he knows enough about basketball and enough about working with young men that he felt confident making a prediction before the postseason started.

Duane Gibson scored 22 points to lead the Vikings to the state title

“Duane and Demonte won’t let us lose,” Kwasniak said.

The two senior standouts made sure their coach was proven right, and more importantly, they made sure the Vikings were cutting down the nets in the Value City Arena.

It was the fifth state championship

for VASJ, which ties the Vikings with Columbus East for second most among all boys programs in Ohio history. VASJ has now won state titles in three of the four divisions – I, II and IV. It also gives Kwasniak a double as a player and coach, winning titles in 1992 and 1994 for his father, Tedd.

VASJ standout London Fletcher came to the game and celebrated with the Vikings on Ohio State’s home floor after the victory. Kwasniak said Fletcher’s presence and the support of the fans and community captures the best of Viking Village.

“That’s what this school is all about,” Kwasniak said. “We have great alumni, great fans. It’s been 18 years.

Duane and Demonte are 18 years old. It’s special to bring back another championship to the school we all love and has meant so much to all of us.”

Seniors Pat Mastalski, Duane Gibson and Demonte Flannigan proudly display their state championship hardware.

Boys basketball team wins fifth state championship

Members of the VASJ boys basketball team pose for a picture after their state championship win on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

VASJ Hall of Famer Clark Kellogg ’79 returned to his alma mater on Thursday, March 7, as the featured speaker for the 2013 National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony.

“This place is really special to me,” Kellogg says. “My experience here was fantastic and had a tremendous impact on who I am today.”

Students were lining up for autographs and pictures of the basketball legend – and he took the time to respond to each and every one.

Although he has had great success in his life, Kellogg focused his message to the students on the importance of character over success.

“It’s important that we all strive for excellence in whatever we do, but I think the most important foundation we can lay for ourselves is who we are from the inside out,” Kellogg says.

Character, not success, Kellogg explained, is what will get you through difficult times.

“Who you’re becoming is something that needs to be a high priority. That is what carries you through no matter what life throws at you.”

The twelve VASJ students who were inducted into the National Honor Society on Thursday, are the complete package of both academic achievement and character.

Clark Kellogg addresses NHS inductees

Clark Kellogg ’79 returned to VASJ to speak at the NHS induction ceremony.

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by Rose M. AllenOn April 27, people throughout the

United States will have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted medications in a proper and safe manner. Euclid residents will also be able to drop of their drugs. The location for program this year is the Euclid Hospital located at 18901 Lake Shore Blvd, 44119. From 10AM until 2PM representatives from the police depart-ment will staff the location and accept any drugs, with “no questions asked.” The drugs will be disposed of after in an envi-ronmentally safe manner.

I encourage everyone who has drugs that they no longer want or need to take them to the location. There are many reasons for doing so. Disposing of drugs in this manner will:1. Remove drugs from homes where they

could fall into the hands of people who should not have them. Recently chil-dren and grandchildren have been going into medicine cabinets and either taking them for personal use, for tak-ing them to “Pharm” parties, or selling them for money.

2. Remove drugs that could set inno-cent people up for criminal activities. Many crimes today area drug related. People who want the drugs for either personal use, to give to their friends or to sell them, often will go into homes during open houses, during condolence calls, or use other excuses to get into the home. Sometimes they will burglarize homes when no one is home or enter homes and commit robberies when people are home.

3. Keep drugs out of our drinking water supplies. Pouring drugs down sinks or flushing them down toilets are not the proper or safe methods of disposing of drugs. When drugs are disposed of in these ways, they even-tually get into our water supply.

After the April 27 event, Euclid will have a permanent drop box that will be located at the Euclid Police Depart-ment located at 545 East 222nd St. The box will be accessible 24 hours daily year round. Only solid drugs such as capsules and tablets can be accepted. The perma-nent drop box location cannot accept liquids, needles or syringes.

Be responsible and safe. As soon as you no longer need or want medications, please take them to a permanent drop box loca-tion. This will help keep unwanted drugs off the streets and out of the hands of peo-ple who should not have them.

National Drug Take Back Day and Permanent Drop Boxes

Euclid alumna Bustin’ Stuff, left, battles for the last chair at the Burning River Roller Girls’ Full-Contact Musical Chairs competition this past fall. Photo by Ivan Grieve

by Dana ShafferThe Burning River Roller Girls will

host their next bout Saturday, April 20 at the Ohio Nets Sports Complex in Parma. We took a moment to catch up with skater and Euclid alumna Bustin’ Stuff, to talk about what she loves about roller derby and what makes her tick.

For more information about the april 20 bout and to buy tickets, visit www.burningriverrollergirls.com.

Derby name: Bustin’ Stuff

team: Hellbombers

Favorite Quote: “Above all things if kind-ness is your king, then Heaven will be yours before you meet your end.” –DJM

bio: I am a single mom of a pretty awe-some 15-year-old guy named Jeffery. I’ve raised him all by myself but was lucky

to have the help of my amazing parents, Gino and Theresa. I’ve spent the majority of my life working to take care of him, so I never did anything for myself …until I decided to join the Burning River Roller Girls. It has changed my life for the bet-ter. I have become completely addicted to strapping those skates on and playing such a fun game.

honors: Second place at Full-Contact Musical Chairs (on skates!) during char-ity roller derby bout this fall.

Likes: Sushi, horror movies, my dog, concerts, road trips, hanging out with friends and chilling out with my amaz-ing kid, Jeffery :)

Dislikes: Rude people, animal abuse

Favorite thing about roller derby: The girls! I never knew that I could meet so many

awesome, powerful women within one big group! The game is way more than girls in cute little outfits beating each other up…even though that is the fun part. We have such camaraderie within the league, and no hard feelings are ever held. You can hit a woman with all your might one minute, then have her high five you the next saying how awesome that was. I spent years being depressed and miserable with the redundancy of my life. Now, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and I owe it all to roller derby.

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Art Show at Euclid Public Libraryby Laureen Deveney

Euclid artist and resident, Laureen Deveney, will have her first solo Art Show: March 27 to April 27. To be held at the Euclid Public Library, 631 East 222 St., Euclid; (216) 261-5300. There will be a free reception on April 4, from 6-8:30pm. This exhibition con-tains a variety of materials and themes. Included are pastel drawings, oils, “Day Glo” acrylic paintings, and two bronze relief sculptures. The range of imagery mixes traditional with creative imagery. There will be serene backyard and vaca-tion landscapes, highly charged flowers, as well as a circus engagement with flying acrobats.

While she was setting up her show, a friend/collector asked about what types of pieces she was going to display. She answered, “There will be everything.” In enumerating the various kinds, Ms. Deveney nonchalantly mentioned the words, “a life.”

The questioner was baffled. “Life? What do you mean?” “Oh you know, a figura-tive, a nude.” Her friend asked, “Can you do that?” Her response, “Well why not, it is safe?” The female figure is bald holding her cat. Perhaps she is a cancer survivor.

If the exhibition were named, perhaps it could be called, “Too Much Is Just Enough for Me,” as the dominant nature of the show makes much use of color and move-ment. However one of the relief sculptures beckons one to solemn thoughts. Pray-ing hands are upon one of three shovels. These are situated atop a tube of dirt that resembles an EMS truck’s flashing lights. It is a memorial and a warning; the con-tent of the piece bears witness to society’s current heroin epidemic.

Choosing the library’s corridor for an exhibition of this nature provides an additional forum for education. This warehouse moves information electroni-cally, as well as via the traditional format of books and video sources. This eas-ily accessed show, in the Euclid Public Library Art Corridor, is located at the entrance and exit of the building. This space is a fitting location for ideas, both in and out, parallel life. Life has many doors open. These art works reflect the celebration of life. Some reveal the sim-plicity of land, playing in a backyard, while the reverse reflects the soil and life after death as a burial ground. The artist can be reached for comment at the email: [email protected].

by Joseph MiheliThe Artistic Muse Gallery and Neigh-

borhood Forum, in collaboration with Euclid High School art teacher, Meg Garbincus, proudly presents our first student art show representing a cross

section of area art students from Euclid to Gates Mills. The opening reception is April 19 from 6–9 pm. An open house will be held on Saturday from 12–8 pm, followed on Sunday with an open mic session featuring poetry, music, comedy.

Coming April 26–28 the gallery will be hosting a very special fundraising event for HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE INDIA featuring photographer Halim Ina. Both events are open to the public. The Artistic Muse Gallery is located at 18322 Lakeshore Blvd.

The Artistic Muse Gallery to host student art show!

Euclid High School Class of 1966by Sandi McRedmond

save the Date!euclid High School class of 1966Birthday celebrationaugust 24, 2013

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Ss. Robert and William students excel at science competitionby Mary O’Neill

Throughout the days of March 4th-7th, several 7th and 8th grade students at Ss. Robert and William Catholic School, under the supervision of science teacher Mrs. Ellie McClusky, competed in the 60th Annual Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair. This annual event was held at John Carroll University.

The Ss. Robert and William students that went to the fair had to present their projects to a panel of judges. The judges scored the students on how they researched and collected data for their project, if they followed the scientific method, and if they used the best pos-sible procedures for completing their experiment. Many students scored quite well on their projects and were awarded for their hard work. We are pleased to announce that the following students received awards for their projects:

honorable Mention: 7th Grade: Jemimah Antequisa; 8th Grade: Rachel Wallenhorst, Michael Sweet

third Place: 7th Grade: Jermaine Leon-ard; 8th Grade: Brandon Kenny, Hannah Tizzano, Josh Lazanich, Lauren Banasik

second Place: 8th Grade: Megan Krisby, Charles Neate

special awards: Brandon Kenny: 1. The Broadcom MASTERS® Award and Eligibility for Further Awards - for demonstrating his mastery of Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering as Rising Stars. 2. The Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation Award.

charles neate: 1. Construction Manage-ment Association Award and $150. 2. National Society of Professional Engineers Award. 3. ASM International – Cleveland Chapter Award.

Megan Krisby: Iota Sigma Pi – Flourine Chapter, Cleveland Award and $25

hannah tizzano: United States Navy/Marine Corps Award and Medallion.

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by Nicole MusgraveKreigh Spahr is a self-declared farm-

boy and former truck driver with over 35 years experience in the transportation industry. As the Program Manager at Cuyahoga Community College at Heri-tage Business Park in Euclid, Mr. Spahr oversees the college’s highly successful and growing Truck Driving Academy.

The Tri-C satellite campus in Euclid offers intimate classrooms and small class sizes. As the only licensed CDL Driver Training school in Cuyahoga County, enrollment is rapidly increas-ing. As a result, it is expected that course offerings will be expanded and addi-tional training vehicles will be added to the school’s already impressive fleet.

Estimated to have brought more than $1 million dollars of new income to the City of Euclid and more than $10 million dollars to Northeast Ohio during its first five years in operation, the program has provided many northeast Ohio residents with the opportunity to obtain good paying jobs, a fact Mr. Spahr relishes.

When questioned about the pro-gram’s success, Mr.Spahr focuses on the human aspect, stating, “We are so proud. We do more than teach people how to drive trucks. We change their lives. We bring people to the realization that life can be good.”

In a time where the bottom line is emphasized at the cost of student develop-ment, Mr. Sparh’s personal approach is the antidote to assembly-line style education. He proves that student development and profitability are not mutually exclusive.

Potential students should rest assured that the program offers the necessary skills and opportunities for growth, with plenty of personalized approaches to enhance the professional development of each student.

For enrollment or further information about please call tri-c at (216) 987-3226 or visit the website at www.tri-c.edu/truckdriving.

Nicole Musgrave is the Economic Develop-ment Coordinator for the City of Euclid.

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