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Dear Copley High School families, Congratulations on the completion of another tremendous school year. As teachers and parents, we continually look at what we can do better; where improvements need to be made, and how we can progress a step further. We sometimes do not clearly see the excellence that is demonstrated on a daily basis. Yet, it is clear that we live and work in an excellent school district and are privileged to work with excellent students. Over the past year at Copley High School, I have seen this excellence first hand on a daily basis and am proud to be a part of this district. As I reflect on the successes and the challenges of the past school year, there is an apparent theme; it’s all about the people. It is not about one person or one group of people; we are an excellent school because parents, teachers, staff, and students are all working together for a common goal: providing the best high school experience for our children. It is due to this collective effort that we have found success over this past year. As each school year ends and another begins, there is one thing that we can always count on, and that is change. Copley High School will have two individuals retiring at the end of this school year. Many times when you ask adults to name those people that had the greatest influence in their lives, they typically share the name of a teacher or coach. Mrs. Good and Ms. Bennett are two educators that have had this positive impact on thousands of students over their careers. Although they will be retiring at the end of this school year, they will forever be a part of Copley High School and be held with great admiration and respect in the memories of the countless students and colleagues that they have influenced over their years in education. We wish them the best of luck in their retirement. To our seniors, congratulations on all that you have accomplished over the past thirteen years. You all have left your mark on Copley High School, and it has left one on you. For this, you can be proud. I have truly enjoyed working with each of you and look forward to seeing all you will accomplish in the future as you begin this new journey in your life. On Sunday, June 5th, CHS held its 115th Commencement ceremony. This was truly a day to celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors, and the support and appreciation we have for our teachers, staff, parents and community. At this time, I would like to bring to your attention a couple of corrections to our graduation program. Imani Scruggs, Alexander Stopar, and Kyle Sutter earned an Honors Diploma. These students should have been noted within the program. Finally, it has been a pleasure to work with each of you. We may have worked together through difficult situations or exciting events, yet the key point is that we worked together. By accomplishing this task, we have made a positive impact on our children; thank you! On behalf of everyone at Copley High School, please enjoy the much deserved summer vacation and thank you for another successful school year. I hope your travels are safe, the weather is warm, and you enjoy your time with family and friends. Sincerely, Cameron M. Ryba

I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you throughout this school year. It has been an honor and a privilege to be part of such a successful year. Congratulations to all of the students for completing another year at Copley High School. I thank all of the parents, students, and staff members for your support throughout the school year. You are the reason that we are able to remain one of the top schools in the area. I am very proud to say that our students have worked to meet our expectations in and out of the classroom. It has been amazing to witness our students’ successes throughout the school year. We are fortunate to have such talented students. Our students’ academic ability, musical talents, theatrical skill, and athletic gifts have been impressive. As a new assistant principal, I could not be happier; I am very proud. I have enjoyed getting to know you and look forward to strengthening our relationship and to working next year to continue to increase school and community pride. Our clubs and athletic teams have been very successful … winning both state and league titles. I could not be more proud of everyone’s efforts! I would like to extend a special thanks and congratulations to our seniors. You and your families can be proud of your journey over the past thirteen years. Continue to strive for excellence; you have been given many talents, so use them well. I look forward to hearing of your newfound success. Good luck to all of you as you begin your next stage in life’s journey. As I begin to prepare for next year, I am excited about continuing the Copley Pride, helping to initiate the Suburban League Leadership Team, and look forward to developing plans to increase student involvement in school activities. Research has shown that students who are involved in school related organizations often perform better academically. I hope to help provide new ways for students to become involved in our school community. I feel that we are fortunate to be part of a top-notch school system and that it is important to help increase the levels of student involvement. Ideally, I would like to know that each student has the opportunity and desire to participate in an organization, team, or activity. As we end the school year, I feel it is important to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. This time of year provides both staff and students a much-needed break. Enjoy this free time, have fun, try new things, spend time with your family and friends, but most importantly make good decisions and be safe. Have a great summer break! Sincerely, Rick Gurski

******************************************************************************************************* On June 5, Copley High School held the 2011 commencement ceremony at 2:00 p.m. in the gym. This year’s graduating class consisted of 264 graduates. Over thirty faculty members participated in the festivities. The valedictorian for the Class of 2011 was Saajid Moyen.

CHS Student Council elects officers for the 2011-2012 school year.

President: Micki Gallien Vice President: Matt Reinke

Treasurer: Michael Dugan Secretary: Brittany Gajarsky

At-Large Representatives- Courtney Aalseth, Laylaa Abdoul Karim, Latavia Brady, Kerry Crowley, Gina Desimone, Alan Du, Olga Eliseeva, Jordan Epps, Talyor Farber, Whitney Farber, Emma Fish, Stephanie Fragale, Kayla Goldstein, Brandon Hofacker, Sarah Isler, Josh Isler, Lacey Jeong, Alizeh Khalifa, Dinushi Kulasekere, David Lane, Andrew McCurrach, Christiana Morgan, Paige Myers, Marcus Nickerson, Taylor Powell, Jenna Redd, Jessica Roth, Kevin Shea, Alice Shy, Tejah Smith, Daniel Stitt

NHS OFFICERS FOR 2011-12

PRESIDENT- Taylor Powell VICE-PRESIDENT- Megan Calderone

SECRETARY- Leah Blachaniec TREASURER- Lyndsay Feather POET LAUREATE- Anna Chen

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS - JUNE 2011 ANDY AND SUSAN RADER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Erika Tribuzi BLAIR DAVID OLIVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Jessica Ezzie COPLEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - Zach Hays and Casey Noonan COPLEY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS – Tim Fries and Megan Rivera COPLEY ADULT ALL-SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – Edward Pang and Katie Webb COPLEY COMMUNITY FUND & V.F.W. POST 7971 SCHOLARSHIP – Nathan Faulds COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS – Elise Rininger and Allsion Schumacher COPLEY LIONS’ CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS – Bryan Baumgardner, Lisa Cardone, and Kaitlyn Redovian COPLEY TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – David Borchik COPLEY-FAIRLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA SCHOLARSHIP – Nicole Caye, Cameron Lane, Jason Lucas, Robert Redd, Lauren Schoenewald, and Joseph Zbasnik COPLEY-FAIRLAWN P.T.A. COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP – Sarah Helfer, Amanda Van Gilder, and Curtis Vrabec COPLEY-FAIRLAWN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - Amber Cobb, Matt Drezdzon, Samuel Kotran, Taylor Ollis, Emily Ricker, and Alena Ruman DANA MARIE WHITAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Melissa Boswell DARLENE DIES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Jon Garrison DORAN BANKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Leah Zorzi ERIN DILLON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Frances Nickerson FAIRLAWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Abby Grable, Lexi Gruich, Alyssa Petsche, and Elise Rininger FAIRLAWN CITY WOMEN'S CLUB – Hailey Cornwall, Lauren Sweeten, and Janae Turner FAIRLAWN FIRE/RESCUE GEORGE PRIMES II MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Syed Haider FAIRLAWN OPTIMIST CLUB FRED WILSON SCHOLARSHIP – Micah Lewis GARRED KIMMELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Jon Berkovitz, Trevor Cannon, Jared Klimo, Peter Ostapowicz, Shelby Schaffner, and Alex Worner JOHN HALCHIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Heidi Middendorf LAUREN BRAMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Hazen Tobar

LOUIS BAMONTE SCHOLARSHIP – Brittney Merritt LYLE B. AND WANDA K. GANYARD SCHOLARSHIP – Lear Jiang, Chris Levy, Saajid Moyen, Edward Pang, and Kyle Sutter MARK CHRISTOPHER HAMO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Brandyn Costa MICHELE DRESSLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Heidi Middendorf PAST OFFICERS' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – Andrea Drotar PAUL AND ALICE BITTNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Larissa Branovacki, Allison Schumacher, and Kyle Sutter PVS CHEMICALS SCHOLARSHIP – Christopher Martin SHELLY COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP – Lauren Frank STEVE AND SHIRLEY CATALANO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Devon Kaufman STONE LEDGES CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS – Jordan Burke, Andrea Drotar, and William Schneider TIRE SOURCE SCHOLARSHIP – Jennifer Roberts TED HAMILTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Anne Biggins VIRGIL WALKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Charlie Williams

SPECIAL 2011 SENIOR CLASS AWARDS

BEACON JOURNAL STAR STUDENT AWARD - Edward Pang

BEACON JOURNAL SCHOLAR ATHLETES – Ethan Blashford and Katie Webb

JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD – Edward Pang

PATRIC GILMORE AWARD – Christopher Levy

MARINE CORPS SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD – Joseph Zbasnik

NATIONAL CHORAL AWARDS – Larissa Branovacki, Heidi Middendorf, Alyssa Petsche, and Anthony Schneider OUTSTANDING SENIOR GIRL/BOY ATHLETES – Hannah Seeman and Sam Wheeler

SENIOR SCHOLAR/ATHLETE AWARDS – Bryan Baumgardner and Elise Rininger

OUTSTANDING SENIOR BOY – Robert Redd

OUTSTANDING SENIOR GIRL – Erika Tribuzi

STATE FARM SCHOLAR/ATHLETE AWARD - Joe Connolly and Erika Tribuzi

SUMMIT COUNTY FARM BUREAU – Kelsey Graf and Kate Koellner

OHSAA AWARDS

ARCHIE GRIFFIN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD – David Borchik and Erika Tribuzi

COURAGEOUS STUDENT AWARD – Milton Sibley

NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD SCHOLARSHIPS – Jon Garrison and Elise Rininger

STATE AWARD – Jon Garrison

AWARDS

NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST – Jackson Kulas, Saajid Moyen, and Edward Pang

AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION – Saajid Moyen and Keval Yerigeri OHIO COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS COMPETITION – Alan Du, Saajid Moyen, Edward Pang, Seth Simon, and Keval Yerigeri OHIO MATH LEAGUE – Saajid Moyen, Edward Pang, Seth Simon, Jeffrey Wang, and Peter Weigand ERIN M. DILLON THEATER AWARD – Daniel O’Donnell HARVARD BOOK CLUB AWARD – Michael Dugan ARMY ATHLETE AWARDS – Melissa Boswell and Jon Garrison MARINE CORPS DISTINGUISHED ATLETE AWARD – Lauren Schoenewald and Alex Worner MARINE CORPS SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD – Melissa Boswell

CLASS OF 2011 - AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Ethan Daniel Axe The Ohio State University Trustees Scholarship University of Cincinnati Century Scholarship Bryan Nicholas Baumgardner Copley Lion’s Club Scholarship Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship The University of Akron Scholarship for Excellence The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship John Carroll University Academic Scholarship Jonathan Isaac Berkovitz Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship Garred Kimmell Memorial Scholarship Anne Marie Biggins University of Dayton President’s Merit Scholarship Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship Ted Hamilton Memorial Scholarship David Birti The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Ethan Andrew Blashford Champaign Bank Scholarship University of Cincinnati Century Scholarship David Lincoln Borchik University of Dayton Father Chaminade Scholarship Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Copley Teachers’ Association Scholarship Melissa Ann Boswell The University of Akron Scholarship for Excellence The University of Akron Honors College Scholarship The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship The Ohio State University College of Engineering Scholarship Dana Marie Whitaker Memorial Scholarship Larissa Marina Branovacki University of Cincinnati Century Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Paul and Alice Bittner Memorial Scholarship Adam Butler Brown Ohio University Gateway Scholarship Jordan Burke Stone Ledges Career and Technical Scholarship Trevor Cannon Ohio University Incentive Award Garred Kimmell Memorial Scholarship Lisa Maureen Cardone Copley Lion’s Club Scholarship Nicole Elizabeth Caye University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship Copley-Fairlawn Middle School PTSA Scholarship Amber Elaine Cobb The Akron Urban League Pearl Foundation Scholarship Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Les Belles Perles Scholarship Kohl’s Cares Volunteer Scholarship University of Mount Union Minority Achievement Award Medical Mutual Kent W. Clapp Memorial Scholarship

Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation Scholarship Joseph Connolly John Carroll University Presidential Honors Award Haley Ann Cornwall Fairlawn City Women’s Club Scholarship Brandyn Alexander Costa Mark Christopher Hamo Memorial Scholarship Ethan E. Dayan University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship Michelle Therese Dichlian Bluffton University Trustees Scholarship with Distinction The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Andrew Dressler The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation Middle School Scholarship Matthew Drezdzon University of Cincinnati Century Scholarship

Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation Scholarship Andrea Drotar Stone Ledges Career and Technical Scholarship Past Officers Club Scholarship

Jessica Marie Ezzie Blair David Oliver Memorial Scholarship Nathan Faulds Copley Community Fund/VFW Post 7971 Scholarship Lauren Elizabeth Frank Walsh University Deshayes Scholarship Baldwin-Wallace Presidential Scholarship Cedarville University Academic Excellence Award Marietta College Dean’s Scholarship The University of Akron Presidential Scholarship Malone University Honors Scholarship Shelly Company Scholarship S. R. Hartline Scholarship Timothy Carl Fries Muskingum University Academic Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Copley High School Athletic Department Scholarship Jon Garrison Darlene Dies Memorial Scholarship Audra Rose Giancarli The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Erika N. Gill University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship Abigail Elizabeth Grable The Ohio State University Maximus Scholarship

Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Kelsey Rae Graf University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship Ohio University Gateway Scholarship Summit County Farm Bureau Scholarship Alexandra Brianne Gruich Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Syed Irtaza Haider Fairlawn Fire/Rescue George Primes II Memorial Scholarship Zachariah Hunter Hays Copley Athletic Association Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Sarah Rachel Helfer Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Scholarship and Grant

Copley-Fairlawn PTA Council Scholarship Kara Elizabeth Hemphill The University of Akron Presidential Scholarship The University of Akron Honors College Scholarship Ryan James Hensley The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Karl Matthew Hiss The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Emma Caroline Hunko-Haynack University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Lear Jiang Lyle B. and Wanda K. Ganyard Scholarship Devon Kristine Kaufman Shirley and Steve Catalano Memorial Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Jared Joseph Klimo Garred Kimmell Memorial Scholarship Katherine Madeline Koellner Walsh University Brothers of Christian Instruction Sch. The University of Akron Legacy Scholarship

Summit County Farm Bureau

Zachary James Renold Koozer The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Samuel Nickolas Kotran The Ohio State University Morrills Scholars Excellence

Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation Scholarship Sarah Lucille Kruse The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Jackson M. Kulas National Merit Scholarship Thomas Tate Scholarship Cameron Alan Lane Capital University Music Scholarship Capital University Rev. Rufus Tarrant Grant Capital University Connect Award Bowling Green State University Founders Scholarship Wittenberg University Broadwell Chinn Award Akron Youth Symphony William Long Sr. Scholarship Akron Youth Symphony Music Lesson Award University of New Haven Distinguished Scholar Award Akron Urban League Summa Foundation Scholarship Copley-Fairlawn Middle School PTSA Scholarship Joseph Lentine The University of Akron STEM Scholarship Christopher James Levy Washington and Lee University Johnson Scholarship College of William and Mary Monroe Scholar The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio Sch. Lyle B. and Wanda K. Ganyard Scholarship Micah Anne Lewis Fairlawn Optimist Club/Fred Wilson Scholarship Jason Roland Lucas The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Copley-Fairlawn Middle School PTSA Scholarship Jessica Kelly MacClellan Ohio University Gateway Scholarship Kent State University Trustee Scholarship The University of Akron Presidential Scholarship University of Cincinnati Century Scholarship Ryan J. Manton The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Christopher Johnson Martin PVS Chemicals Scholarship Shatha Ali Matar The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Ian John McCurrach Ohio University Gateway Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Michael Richard McKelvey Ohio University Gateway Scholarship University of Cincinnati Century Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Richard Thomas Mehok The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Brittney Merritt Louis Bamonte Memorial Scholarship Heidi Sue Middendorf John Halchin Memorial Scholarship

Michele Dressler Fine Arts Memorial Scholarship Spencer Renee Migdal Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship Tyler Allen Miller The University of Akron Honors College Scholarship Saajid E. Moyen National Merit Scholarship Cleveland Technical Society IEEE Scholarship

Lyle B. and Wanda K. Ganyard Scholarship Victoria Lee Moyer The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Frances Perry Nickerson Erin Dillon Memorial Scholarship University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship Scott Michael Nixon The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Casey Marie Noonan University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship Copley Athletic Association Scholarship Taylor Lynn Ollis Ohio University Gateway Scholarship Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation Scholarship Steven Michael Orchosky The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Peter Joseph Ostapowicz Garred Kimmell Memorial Scholarship The University of Akron Student Success Scholarship The Ohio State University Academic Scholarship Bowling Green State University Heritage Scholarship Westminster College Academic Scholarship Edward Lee Pang National Merit Northwestern University Scholarship

Lyle B. and Wanda K. Ganyard Scholarship Copley Adult All-Sports Booster Club Scholarship Alyssa Nicole Petsche The University of Akron Honors College Scholarship

Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Steven Nicolas Porter The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Salena Marie Ramsey University of Dayton Father Chaminade Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Robert Joseph Redd Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship Copley-Fairlawn Middle School PTSA Scholarship

Kaitlyn Susan Redovian The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Copley Lion’s Club Scholarship

Tyler Murphy Richardson The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Emily Rose Ricker Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation Scholarship Elise Ann Rininger Kent State University Founders Scholarship Kent State University Trustee Scholarship Kent State University Honors Scholarship

Ohio University Gateway Excellence Scholarship Copley High School Student Council Scholarship Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Megan Paige Rivera Copley High School Athletic Department Scholarship Christina Joy Roberts Kent State University Academic Scholarship University of Cincinnati Century Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Nick’s Landscaping Scholarship Jennifer Lindsay Roberts Kent State University Academic Scholarship University of Cincinnati Century Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Tire Source Scholarship Alena Kae Ruman Grove City College John A. Blair Scholarship Grove City College Student Freedom Scholarship Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation Scholarship Shelby Lynn Schaffner University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship Ohio University Gateway Scholarship Garred Kimmell Memorial Scholarship Anthony Leo Schneider The University of Akron Academic Scholarship William Clarence Schneider Stone Ledges Career and Technical Scholarship Grace Brooks Schoenberger Ohio University Gateway Scholarship Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Lauren Catherine Schoenewald University of Dayton Trustee’s Merit Scholarship Copley-Fairlawn Middle School PTSA Scholarship Alexander James Schulte The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Allison Marie Schumacher Paul and Alice Bittner Memorial Scholarship Ohio Wesleyan University Slocum Award Allison Marie Schumacher (cont.) Ohio Wesleyan University Grant Copley High School Student Council Scholarship Tre′ Kristofer-Terrence Scott The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Carasella Noel Spengler The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Alexander Mark Stopar The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Kyle Kane Sutter Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship

Lyle B. and Wanda K. Ganyard Scholarship Paul and Alice Bittner Memorial Scholarship Lauren Carole Sweeten The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Fairlawn City Women’s Club Scholarship Courtney Allison Thompson The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Hazen Dean Tobar Bowling Green State University Heritage Scholarship Kent State University Trustee Scholarship

Lauren Braman Memorial Scholarship Erika Marie Tribuzi Grand Valley State University Laker Scholarship Andy and Susan Rader Memorial Scholarship Janae LaBree Turner Fairlawn City Women’s Club Scholarship Amanda Marie Van Gilder Copley-Fairlawn PTA Council Scholarship Curtis Michael Vrabec Ohio University Gateway Scholarship The University of Akron Academic Scholarship

Copley-Fairlawn PTA Council Scholarship Amanda Marie Wanner The University of Akron Academic Scholarship Katherine Elizabeth Webb Copley Adult All-Sports Booster Club Scholarship Charlie Lee Williams III Virgil Walker Memorial Scholarship Alex Matthew Worner Garred Kimmell Memorial Scholarship Joseph Charles Zbasnik Copley-Fairlawn Middle School Scholarship Leah Victoria Zorzi Doran Banks Memorial Scholarship **************************************************************************************************

Copley H.S. Personal Finance Virtual Business

June 9, 2011

Copley H.S. has two students who have mastered the management of their personal finances over 25 virtual years in Personal Finance-Virtual Business. Peter Weigand managed his virtual life to amass a Net Worth of $2,431,672 and a Credit Score of 735! Ian Gould managed his virtual life to earn a Net Worth of $1,291,850 and a Credit Score of 840! Both earned bachelors degrees, progressed in their profession and invested in real estate. All this had to be accomplished while scheduling a healthy lifestyle and paying their bills. Congratulations Pete & Ian for setting the bar high for future students in the New Career Game! The Personal Finance-Virtual Business software was secured through a grant from Knowledge Matters, Inc. by Personal Finance teacher Diane Dann.

AWARDS OF MERIT

Rachael Aleshire Syed Haider Ian McCurrach Alena Ruman Laura Allen Kristin Hale Brittney Merritt Latasha Samson-Akpan Ethan Axe Sarah Helfer Spencer Migdal Shelby Schaffner Jon Berkovitz Kara Hemphill Tyler Miller Anthony Schneider Anne Biggins Ryan Hensley Saajid Moyen Grace Schoenberger David Borchik Emma Hunko-Haynack Victoria Moyer Lauren Schoenewald Melissa Boswell Lear Jiang Frances Nickerson Allison Schumacher Abigail Carroll Alyssa Jones Scott Nixon Imani Scruggs Erin Cawthorne Devon Kaufman Casey Noonan Laura Shemuga Nicole Caye Carol Kim Taylor Ollis Joshua Snyder Joseph Connolly Brenton Kiser Peter Ostapowicz Carasella Spengler Michelle Dichlian Samuel Kotran Edward Pang Alex Stopar Andrew Dressler Sarah Kruse Alyssa Petsche Kyle Sutter Matthew Drezdzon Jackson Kulas Salena Ramsey Hazen Tobar Jessica Ezzie Christopher Levy Robert Redd Erika Tribuzi Jon Garrison Christopher Loughry Kaitlyn Redovian Amanda Van Gilder Audra Giancarli Jason Lucas Emily Ricker Curtis Vrabec Erika Gill Jessica MacClellan Elise Rininger Katherine Webb Abigail Grable Nick Martin Christina Roberts Megan Zimmer Kelsey Graf Shatha Matar Jennifer Roberts Alexandra Grable

PRESIDENT’S ACADEMIC AWARDS Rachael Aleshire Erika Gill Christopher Levy Jennifer Roberts Bryan Baumgardner Abigail Grable Jessica MacClellan Alena Ruman Jonathan Berkovitz Kelsey Graf Shatha Matar Latasha Samson-Akpan Anne Biggins Syed Haider Heidi Middendorf Grace Schoenberger David Birti Sarah Helfer Spencer Migdal Lauren Schoenewald Ethan Blashford Kara Hemphill Tyler Miller Allison Schumacher Melissa Boswell Emma Hunko-Haynack Saajid Moyen Imani Scruggs Larissa Branovacki Lear Jiang Casey Noonan Laura Shemuga Lisa Cardone Alyssa Jones Taylor Ollis Joshua Snyder Nicole Caye Devon Kaufman Edward Pang Alex Stopar Joseph Connolly Carol Kim Alyssa Petsche Kyle Sutter Andrew Dressler Zachary Koozer Emily Ricker Amanda Van Gilder Matthew Drezdzon Samuel Kotran Elise Rininger Curtis Vrabec Lauren Frank Jackson Kulas Christina Roberts

HONORS DIPLOMA

Rachael Aleshire Abigail Grable Jessica MacClellan Alena Ruman Ethan Axe Kelsey Graf Shatha Matar Latasha Samson-Akpan Bryan Baumgardner Alexandra Gruich Brittney Merritt Shelby Schaffner Jonathan Berkovitz Syed Haider Spencer Migdal Grace Schoenberger Anne Biggins Sarah Helfer Tyler Miller Lauren Schoenewald Ethan Blashford Cory Hessedence Saajid Moyen Allison Schumacher Melissa Boswell Lear Jiang Frances Nickerson Imani Scruggs Abigail Carroll Kerry Johnson Casey Noonan Alex Stopar Nicole Caye Alyssa Jones Taylor Ollis Kyle Sutter Joseph Connolly Devon Kaufman Edward Pang Hazen Tobar Ethan Dayan Carol Kim Alyssa Petsche Erika Tribuzi Matthew Drezdzon Samuel Kotran Emily Ricker Amanda Van Gilder Jessica Ezzie Jackson Kulas Elise Rininger Curtis Vrabec Lauren Frank Christopher Levy Christina Roberts Katherine Webb Erika Gill Jason Lucas Jennifer Roberts

COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC AWARDS

ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Madison Flasco Kerry Crowley Kerry Crowley Dinushi Kulasekere Summer Emich Keval Yerigeri Keval Yerigeri Keval Yerigeri Anna Chen Michael Dugan Michael Dugan Nicholas Geisendorfer Abby Grable Saajid Moyen Edward pang Jackson Kulas Amanda Van Gilder FRENCH SPANISH GERMAN CHINESE Sara Kabach Maria Allen Alexia Leyssens Joshua Davis Kevin Shea Madison Flasco Frank Steffen Jessica Frazier Morgan Kaszubski Natalie Leach Peter Weigand Daniel Mason Laura Allen Nick Geinsendorfer Sarah Helfer Amanda Van Gilder Abby Grable ART COMPUTER ACCOUNTING

Madison Deckert Austin Sheppard Bryan Baumgardner Lily Rankin Kimmie Berk Heidi Middendorf TECHNOLOGY MARKETING HEALTH Andrew Waters Christopher Martin Hannah Selzer Ted Huryn CHEF PREPARATON PHYSICAL EDUCATION FAMILY/CONSUMER SCIENCE Clint Miller Katie Webb Alexandra AbdoulKari Kara Hemphill

HONOR ROLL Freshman Year Awards - 3.5 or better cumulative G.P.A. Matthew Adzema Madison Flasco Austin Kaufman Zachary Pejnovic Nicholas Adzema Maria Fragale Alizeh Khalifa Brooke Prather Elijah Banayan Philip George Joseph Klein Kaylynn Putt Maxwell Bentlage Mark Gilger Natalie Kracker Gabrielle Reyes Samuel Boughton Grace Goldenberg John Kromalic Lindsay Rice Shaminder Brar Carmen Graf Dinushi Kulasekere Stephanie Rich Molly Brennan Quinn Harnett Ji-Young Lee Daniel Ritter Alexander Briant Kyle Harpel Sean Levy Gabriela Rodriguez Rachel Chapman-Smith Rachel Haumesser Alexia Leyssens Matthew Rosso Bryan Check Anna Haverchak Meghan MacClellan Lindsey Santimarino Alexis Cohen Jacob Heffernan Leah Mancabelli Halle Schmidt Grace Connolly Eric Hemphill Derek Miller Tyler Schneider Kerry Crowley Riley Hodgkiss Elizabeth Moore Kevin Shea Rodney Csizma Brandon Hofacker Christina Morgan Frank Steffen Joshua Davis Inan Husain Erik Muller Abigail Stoyer Madison Deckert Joshua Isler Alexandria Nguyen Ashley Susi Yiannis Detorakis Manit Jain Bailey Noonan Cory Sutter Michael Dichlian Matthew Janes Andrew Ong Autumn Swan Kaela Drake Mackenzie Jones Nicole Orchosky Zachary Thelen Dylan Draper Lauren Joseph Kristin Osborne Jacob Weisberg Angela Eck Max Juszczec Morgan Parker Abigil Weissfeld Sophomore Year Awards - 3.5 or better cumulative G.P.A. Courtney Aalseth Brandon Gathagan Natalie Leach Alexandra Row Dillon Aalseth Melissa Gehring Sydnee Leathers Cory Schepp Iman AbdoulKarim Goran Gjorgievski Joon Lee Amy Smith Nathan Adkins Renee Gosney Landon Lefkovitz Ryan Snyder Taylor Beard Alexis Green Taylor Lundy Mary Jo Talley Nathan Bidwell Mikayla Gregory Allison Martin Nina Tauer Jocob Botosan Christopher Haskins Ryan Mattei India Taylor Caroline Boyd Jacob Hays Andrew McCurrach Claudine Tebcherani Hikaru Canode Emily Helfer McKenna Molnar Ashley Thomas Jacqueline D’Attoma Hannah Herr Paige Myers Andrew Vidalis Benjamin Demor Jeffrey Jarmusik Tyler Nace Eric Wang Carolyn Downey Sohyun (Lacey) Jeong Stephanie Nagy Zoe Washburn Alan Du Wesley Jivan Monica Peck Peter Weigand Summer Emich Samuel Joseph Jarad Pennington Keval Yerigeri Taylor Farber Irina Jury Lillian Rankin Whitney Farber Morgan Kaszubski Danielle Reed Elizabeth Fela Mitchell Koellner Angela Rejon Rebekah Freyhof Monica Leach Amanda Revesz

Junior Year Awards - 3.5 or better cumulative G.P.A. Jessica Alexander Emma Fish Jihye Lee (Sophie) Samantha Schmidt Kevin Arnold Jessica Frazier Lisa Leyssens Ryan Shea Kiefer Beauregard Brittany Gajarsky-Kottler Chuguo Liao (Joseph) Daiga Shinohara Renee Bellis Michaela Gallien Daniel Mason Seth Simon Kimberly Berk Andrew Gaug Tyler Mastrangelo Bethany Smeznik Leah Blachaniec Nicholas Geisendorfer Summer Matar Christine Suh Andrew Borgen Carrie Goldstein Jordan McNair Hailey Sweeten Justin Bruce Kayla Goldstein Nicole Meyer Melisa Tektas Megan Calderone Ian Gould Margaret Miller Kelsey Thelen Dennis Check Evan Haney Bailey Morris Michael Thutt Anna Chen Andrew Harpel Isaak Parker Jason Tomayko Emily Christopher Jacob Harvey Aryelle Player Sarah Van Dress Steven Csepe Alexandra Haverchak Chyina Powell Jeffrey Wang Gina Desimone Heather Hawkins Taylor Powell Sissel Wang Kevin Downey Christina Hite Maxwell Pristic Emma Webb Michael Dugan Whitney Hrubik Nicholas Pupino Christy Wiseman James Eck Sarah Isler Matthew Reinke Samantha Wittkopp Olga Eliseeva Ian Kaszubski Jessica Robbins Victoria Yang Samantha Emerson Sara Kleines Bradley Ruhaak Lyndsay Feather Alexandre Kormushoff Scott Saffle Kohl Finley Megan Kracker Katelyn Sandquist Senior Awards - 3.5 or better cumulative G.P.A. Rachael Aleshire Erika Gill Shatha Matar Grace Schoenberger Ethan Axe Abigail Grable Brittney Merritt Lauren Schoenewald Bryan Baumgardner Kelsey Graf Heidi Middendorf Allison Schumacher Jon Berkovitz Alexandra Gruich Spencer Migdal Joshua Snyder Anne Biggins Syed Haider Tyler Miller Alexander Stopar David Birti Sarah Helfer Saajid Moyen Kyle Sutter Ethan Blashford Kara Hemphill Casey Noonan Lauren Sweeten Melissa Boswell Emma Hunko-Haynack Taylor Ollis Erika Tribuzi Larissa Branovacki Lear Jiang Peter Ostapowicz Amanda Van Gilder Lisa Cardone Devon Kaufman Edward Pang Curtis Vrabec Nicole Caye Bianca Kennedy Alyssa Petsche Katherine Webb Joseph Connolly Carol Kim Emily Ricker Andrew Dressler Zachary Koozer Elise Rininger Matthew Drezdzon Samuel Kotran Christina Roberts Jessica Ezzie Sarah Kruse Jennifer Roberts Lauren Frank Jackson Kulas Alena Ruman Timothy Fries Christopher Levy Latasha Samson-Akpan Amber Frost Jessica MacClellan Shelby Schaffner

Perfect Attendance Dillon Aalseth Bryan Baumgardner Tanner Beauregard Kiefer Beauregard Joshua Bellis Renee Bellis Leah Blachaniec Aaron Boles Brandon Boswell Halle Boswell Melissa Boswell Samuel Boughton Alexander Burton Lisa Cardone Isaac Chapman Anna Chen Shannon Csensich Madison Deckert Benjamin Demor Carolyn Downey Kevin Downey

Matthew Drezdzon Dry’ma Johnson Alan Du Michael Dugan Jessica Frazier Andrew Gaug Goran Gjorgievski Ian Gould Nicholas Grigson Jonathan Gruich Drew Harpel Terrell Harris Jacob Harvey Hannah Herr Jamaya Hodge Joshua Isler Sarah Isler Austin Kaufman Devon Kaufman Elise Kenyon John Kromalic

Cameron Lane Chuguo Liao Heather Macasek Jason Makishi Christina Marek Cody Miller Tony Nischt Emily Nist Brian Prifti Marcus Ray Jessika Rich Stephanie Rich Tyler Richardson Matthew Rosso Bradley Ruhaak Scott Saffle Jacob Schott Devin See Kevin Shea Daiga Shinohara Henry Signore

Victor Smith Jonathon Sokira Chauncey Spears Alexander Stopar Adam Subotin Ashley Susi Autumn Swan Melissa Sweeten Hazen Tobar Soichiro Ueyoko Amanda Van Gilder Eric Wang Jeffrey Wang Taylor Ward Jesse Webel Peter Weigand Jacob Weisberg Victoria Yang Joseph Zbasnik

ANNOUNCEMENT Simmons Natatorium Schedule June 13 – July 29, 2011

Program Days Times

Fee Copley Water Warriors Age-group swim team M, T, W, TH, F 7 am – 10:45 am $120 Red Cross Lessons M, W 11 am – 1 pm $72/$48 June 14 – July 21 Senior Swim Class T, F 11 am – noon Free Open Swim: T, TH, F Noon – 3:15 pm $4 adults

M, W 1 pm – 3:15 pm $2 students NOTE: The pool will be closed during thunderstorms. During the first three weeks of the summer schedule, high school physical education classes utilize the pool for their curriculum during open swims, so the pool will be more crowded on these dates: June 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 30. There are no evening or weekend hours. The pool does have a maximum capacity, so the staff reserves the right to limit entry.

Smoke Signals

Guidance Office Phone COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL Guidance Counselors (330)664-4827 Guidance Department Debbie Good A-G Visit us online at Toni Ehrman H-O Guidance Office Fax www.copley-fairlawn.org Corinne Magensky P-Z (330) 664-4951 Summer Patty Kramer~Secretary

2011 START OF SCHOOL DATES Monday, August 22 Thursday, August 25 Freshman/New Student Orientation First Day of School COUNSELORS RETURN The counselors will be back in the building starting Wed., August 10. Students may resolve any schedule conflicts from August 11 through August 24. Registration for new students will be August 11 from 9:00-11:00 am and from 1:00-3:00 pm each day. Registration papers can be downloaded from the district website and returned to the Board of Education office. After the application is approved, new students may schedule an appointment with the Guidance Office by calling (330) 664-4827. The CHS administration, faculty and staff are concerned with the academic program and progress of each student. To facilitate organization, CHS students are categorized alphabetically by last name with a guidance counselor. 2011-12 COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS Both the SAT and the ACT require registration at least one month prior to the actual test date. Late registration is available with an extra fee. Registration information and sample materials are available in the Guidance Office or on-line. ACT SAT

Test Date Registration Deadline Test Date September 10 August 12 October 1

October 22 September 16 November 5 December 10 November 4 December 3 February 11 January 13 January 28 April 14 March 9 March 10

June 9 May 4 May 5 June 2

Copley High School is a test center on these dates. See www.act.org for more information. See www.collegeboard.com for more information. PSAT & PLAN TEST PLANNING FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) will be given to tenth and eleventh grade students on October 15 at CHS. Students planning to take the SAT should take the 2011 PSAT/NMSQT this October. The PSAT/NMSQT measures verbal and mathematical reasoning and writing skills, making it an excellent preparation for the SAT. The PSAT/NMSQT will provide students with personalized feedback on college success skills that will be tested on the SAT. The PLAN Test will be given to tenth grade students on November 12. The content of the PLAN test is closely tied to that of the achievement tests in the ACT Assessment, which is broadly used for college entrance and placement decisions. The curriculum-based tests cover the skills and knowledge that are commonly taught in the nation’s schools and are judged to be important for success in both high school and college. Tests measure what students know and what they are able to do with their knowledge.

TEST INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE: (330) 664-4827

June 2011 Issue

Dates To Remember August 4 9 am – 3 pm Extreme Garage Sale drop-off CHS Main Gym 6 pm – 8 pm Extreme Garage Sale drop-off CHS Main Gym August 5 9 am – Noon Extreme Garage Sale drop-off CHS Main Gym August 6 9 am – 3 pm Extreme Garage SALE CHS Main Gym August 25 First day of School

2010-2011 CHS PTSA

Executive Board

Jodi Vrabec President

330-666-5628

Kay Makishi 1st Vice President 330-668-2452

Cheryl Wells

2nd Vice President 330-666-1873

Denise Kepple

Treasurer 330-665-1046

Laurel Haumesser

Secretary 330-668-4739

Jennifer Grable PTA Council Rep. 330-666-7996

Christy Kaszubski

PTA Council Rep. 330-666-7453

Jennifer Saxon

Alt. PTA Council Rep. 330-670-1244

GRADUATION RECEPTION THANKS

On June 5th, Copley High School PTSA hosted a reception following Commencement. Many thanks to all who donated cases of water and/or cookies. They were much appreciated by all those in attendance. A special thanks to:

• Our terrific custodial staff for their support during both set-up and clean up. • The wonderful cafeteria staff for graciously allowing us to use their serving

trays and coolers.

Belinda Check and Sue Gigliottti Reception Chairpersons

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Engraved Bricks The PTSA is currently working to raise funds to purchase a new electronic sign for the high school. The new sign will allow the school to better communicate with students, parents and the community regarding academic achievements, sporting events, band and choir concerts, etc. To reach this goal, we are selling engraved bricks for $100 that will be placed around the base of the new sign. The bricks are a great way to honor a current CHS student or future student as well as a recent graduate. Don't miss out on this chance to leave a lasting tribute at CHS. Please complete the form in this issue of Smoke Signals and return it to CHS PTSA, 3807 Ridgewood Road, Copley, Ohio 44321. Checks should be made out to CHS PTSA. If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Vrabec at thebec@earthlink.net .

THANK YOU TO ALL! Saturday, May 28th saw the 2011 CHS After Prom with the high school commons transformed by the theme “Oh the Places You’ll Go”. It is our hope that our seniors and their guests enjoyed this evening of time with friends, casino games, inflatables, a senior photo wall, money machine, prizes, air brush tattoos, food, games, a comedian, and souvenir t-shirt. We hope too that this evening may become a fond memory of their time at Copley High School as they move on to the wonderful places and experiences in the next phase of their lives. This event is the culmination of a year of fundraising, planning, and finally, implementing. None of this would be possible without the innumerable hours from our volunteers and the generous donations made by our senior parents and local businesses. We sincerely thank all of our committee chairs and the LONG list of volunteers. The full list of volunteers can be found on the PTSA website. I thank each and every one of you. I would be remiss to not extend a special thank you to those that were with us for the entire year and always ready to help, sometimes multiple days in a week. Your efforts and time away from your families to create a special evening for all of our students is truly appreciated.

Business Donations The PTSA would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support of CHS After Prom 2011.

AFTER PROM NEWS

Cheryl Wells, Chairperson

A Wok Akron Aeros Akron Racers Akron Symphony American Legion, Bender Post #473 Anne’s Grapevine Bake Shop Beauticontrol, Rep – Anne Cannon Boston Mills/Brandywine Bravo Buffalo Wild Wings Chick Fil‐A Chili’s Grille & Bar Chipolte Mexican Grill Circle Café City of Fairlawn Cleveland Browns Cleveland Cavaliers Coldstone Creamery Copley Greens Copley High School Class of 2011 

Copley Lions ClubDavis Haas, D.D.S. Dietrich Family Orthodontics Fairlawn City Women’s Club Five Guys Burgers & Fries Friendly’s Great Harvest Bread House of Hunan J. Parker & Sons Judy’s Ice Cream Kent State University Kiwanis of Copley‐Fairlawn Lewis Landscaping Loyal Oak Golf Course Lucky Shoes/New Balance Max & Erma’s Olive Garden On Tap Outback Steakhouse Pad Thai  

PF Chang Pizza Hut Porthouse Theatre – KSU Primo’s Deli Red Lobster Rinky Dink Family Fun Center Rizzi’s  Rockne’s Sam’s Club Sean Construction Company Skyway Drive‐In Smuckers Stricklands Swensons TGI Fridays Tiffany’s Bakery Weathervane Playhouse Winking Lizard 

Gold Level

Tracie Lee & Bruce Baumgardner

Richard & Jodi Cawthorne Don & Lisa Fields Todd & Jen Grable

Bing Jiang & Xingdan Li Catherine Hunko & Brian

Haynack Frank & Arlene Miller Rick & Kim Nickerson Paul & Rosie Orchosky

Denise & Kevin Schaffner Jim & Kristi Schulte Deb & Dan Sutter

Maureen & Joe Todaro Revaughn & David VanHorn

Jacquie & Chris Veach Greg & Jodi Vrabec Rich & Susie West The Zbasnik Family

Bronze Level

Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Abdoulkarim Dan & Cheryl Axe

Jeannie & Bruce Biggins Eric & Lori Blashford

Linda Borchik Anthony & Anne Cannon

Diane & Charles Caye Lawanda Coleman

Jennifer & Tim Connolly Denise & Scott Graf

Julie Hicks Donna & Kevin Hylbert

Rod & Kim Garrison Kevin & Laura Kaufman

John& Karen Martin Rodger & Leslie Redd

Julie Shellhorn Mary Jo & Mark Stopar

Senior Parent Level

Nancy Berkovitz Colleen & Joel Campbell

John & Christine Casanova

Rachelle Cobb Deb Dressler

Kimberly Drezdzon Rick & Debbie Fasig

Kimberly & David Frank Jeffrey & Amy Hemphill Pat & Gretchen Kennedy Ren & Nicolette Koozer

Mona Kotran Jim & Debbie Lucas

Denise & Tim Redovina Jeff & Vivian Schoenberger

Janice & Tracy Sweeten Jim & Nancy Tobar Tim & Tracy Webb

Senior Parent Donations

We would like to extend a big thank you to the following senior parents for their

generous contribution to After Prom. We couldn’t have done it without your support!

Staff Appreciation Week Staff Appreciation was held the week of May 2nd with the theme “Our Staff Steps Up to the Plate.” They enjoyed a surprise treat in their mailboxes Monday morning, an appetizer buffet on Tuesday and a desert buffet on Thursday. Mr. Abraham was the lucky winner of the Cleveland Indians basket raffle. Thank you so much to the many PTSA members that donated food items as well as their time as we thanked our dedicated staff members for all that they do for the students at CHS.

Silver Level

Paul Levy & Sylvia Chinn-Levy

James & Cydney Martin Paul & Nanci Noonan

AND THE WINNER IS…

Congratulations to the Giorgio family, winners of the PTSA Commencement

Ticket Raffle. The Giorgio’s have a CHS senior, Michael. They won four reserved

seats as well as a reserved parking space to Commencement 2011.

Elections On May 11th, the following officers were elected for the 2011-2012 school year: President Jodi Vrabec 1st Vice President Kay Makishi 2nd Vice President Cheryl Wells Treasurer Debbie Dugan Secretary Christy Kaszubski Council Delegate Denise Schaffner Council Delegate Sue Gigliotti Council Delegate-Alternate Jennifer Saxon

Please continue to using our Furtal throughout the summer when you make online purchases. The PTSA has received $250 from this year’s Furtal purchases. Raising money couldn’t be easier!!

Remember you can access our Furtal just by going to the CHS website and clicking on the “Furtal” link.

The PTSA’s 4th Annual Extreme Garage Sale is just around the

corner!

August 6, 2011

Be sure to check out the flyer in this issue of Smoke Signals to find the dates and times for dropping off your donations

and when you can come and shop!

All proceeds go towards the 2012 After Prom.

FURTAL

A Year Full of Thanks…… Thank you to all the parents who donated their time and efforts to our PTSA activities throughout the year. From our officers to our committee chairs, we would not have been able to accomplish what we did without your talents and dedication. To those parents who are graduating out of CHS PTSA with their senior, we thank you for your YEARS of volunteer hours. We will miss you! To those who will be returning next year, we look forward to seeing you at the first CHS PTSA meeting of the 2011-2012 school year on September 14th at 7:00pm in the Main Office conference room. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!!!

COST IS $100 PER BRICK

Please make checks payable to Copley High School PTSA.

Payment and order form should be mailed to:

Copley High School PTSA, 3807 Ridgewood Rd., Copley, OH 44321

ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED TO

PURCHASE AN ELECTRONIC SIGN FOR IN

FRONT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.

Engraved bricks will be placed around the

base of the new sign.

Garage Sale Saturday, August 6, 2011

Copley High School Main Gym 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

The CHS PTSA is planning the fourth annual Extreme Garage Sale

to benefit After Prom 2012. When you’re cleaning out your closets this spring and over the summer, please consider setting

aside some items to donate to this fundraiser.

Suggested items are: furniture, small appliances in good working order, sports equipment, tools, jewelry, books,

home décor, toys, CDs, DVDs, electronics, office equipment, adult and children’s clothing.

Drop off dates and times: Thursday, August 4th 9 a.m.—3 p.m. & 6 p.m.—8 p.m.

Friday, August 5th 9 a.m.—noon

Be sure to stop by the Extreme Garage Sale on August 6th to check out all of the great bargains!

(Visit the CHS PTSA website for more information at www.copley-fairlawn.org)

PAY IT FORWARD On behalf of the Music Boosters, I would like to personally thank the out going Board for a great year! Many thanks to Karen Martin, Sharon Nagy, Lorraine Signore, Alec Works, Laura Geisendorfer, and Cristine Braman. You have left some really big shoes to fill in the coming year! I would also like to thank the incoming board members and committee chairman for volunteering to fill the shoes of our predecessors! The month of May has flown by and here are just a few of the events that our music students and Music Boosters were involved in:

• Loras John Schissel: Music Director & Conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra Blossom Festival Band, Senior Musicologist at the Library of Congress. Provided a workshop to the Concert and Symphonic Bands followed by a Q&A with students; reception provided by the Music Boosters. The Music Department is looking forward to Maestro Schissel’s future returns and collaborations.

• Band Banquet: A great time was had by all who attended. The Band Council and Senior band members

provided a great evening along with lots of great memories from their fellow students and band directors. The video presentation was great! Thanks to Nancy Klein, et al in the kitchen for a great meal. The evening ended with a performance by Nick Martin and The Whalers.

• Year End Choir and Band Concerts: Held on 5/17 & 5/19 respectively. Both concerts were well attended and the

music performances were great!

• Copley Township Memorial Day Parade: The Copley Marching Indians under the direction of Mr. Foster and Mrs. Smith participated in this parade and ceremony that honored our fallen veterans and current men and women in active duty.

• Graduation June 6th: The Band and Choir students will be involved with commencement. We wish our Seniors

the best of luck in their future endeavors. Upcoming Events: Summer band schedules came home last week with students. YES, the schedules were distributed. Ask your kids! The schedules will also be posted on the Music Booster website soon! Fourth of July Parade: Come out and watch our kids march in the parade in Fairlawn! Our incoming freshman will be marching for the first time! As I end my first letter to the families, students and supporters of the Music Boosters, I want thank you in advance for your time, energy and commitment to our kids. Without YOU, we would not be a successful organization. We will always need volunteers, so when asked, please consider volunteering. I look forward to a great year working with Mr. Foster, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Kochan, Mrs. Cuilla, all the WONDERFUL volunteers, students, families, faculty, committee chairman and board members. Have a Great Summer and see you in August! Yours in Service, Kim Self-Martter, Music Booster President

Copley Music Boosters 2010/2011 Patron Donations

PLATINUM COMPOSER CIRCLE $150 or moreKara Arthur      The Lauren Braman Music Fund Bruce & Tracie Lee Baumgardner Tim & Karla Caton Joshua & Lynn Ginsberg-Margo Peggy and Howard Klions Tim and Pam Knight    John and Karen Martin Rick and Kim Nickerson Paul and Rosie Orchosky Cathy Savage      Jeff and Vivian Schoenberger Janice and Tracy Sweeten Lydia and K.D. Wang    The Zbasnik Family

Copley Music Boosters 2010/11 Patron Donations

GOLDEN MAESTRO GUILD $75 or more Chris and Al Atiena Alice and David Basinski Yukiko Canode Larry and Missy Carr Tim and Karla Caton Jennifer and Patrick Cea The Crowley Family Denise and Scott Graf & Family Jeff and Amy Hemphill The Hofacker Family Mark and Teresa Isler Glen, Christy Kaszubski & Family The Levy Family Carol Joy Powell Raymond, Margie, Kelli and  Curt Sabin Tony and Jamie Signorino Mark and Andrea Smith The Stopar Family Deb and Dan Sutter Lori and Mark Weigand Fred & Audrey Weisberg Margo and Alec Works

BRONZE BASS CLEF CLUB $10 or moreRong Bai Renu Bala David Baldwin Becky Beck Kim Bell Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Bivona Cindy Borgen Bill and Beth Britton Teresa Butler Colleen Campbell Jiasheng Cao Bonnie Coventry John Dann Randall and Angela Davis Pat and Kathy Deagan Nadine Draper Audra Drushal Ming Du Debbie Dugan Carrie Dugan Bryan and Judy Ezzie The Fonte Family Janet Gauthier Christa Freyhof Louis and Sue Gigliotti Judy Grant Jay Haas Reza Hajjafar Chris and Paula Havlik Patti Hensley Yoohwa Hong Greg and Melanie Horning Mark and Leigh An Hradil Mr. and Mrs. Jaklitsch Sharon Jayewardene Jennifer Jenkins In Joo-Na John and Susan Klimo The Koellner Family Felicia Landry Brittany Lautsenhizer Beth Lehoty Julia Lee Lenora Lewis Katherine Lipkin Michelle Luecke Fred Luecke Linda Maharaj Steven Mastrantonio Susan Martin Mario Ann McCord Bev and Gary Meyers Carolyn Mihalik Lynda and Mark Miller Shelley Moorer Farhana Moyen Mularak Family Jennifer Murray W. Nabors Aaron and Colleen Neal Jacqueline Nguyen Gerard and Gina Tobin Sandy Park Dominique Pejnovic Joe and Sue Penko Cindy Preston Rob and Julie Price Alicia Rauckhorst Pam Reeves Sarah Restivo Elsa P Reyes Tracy Ross Stacy and Kevin Samarigan Pam Schmidt Kelly Schriner Sarah Seevers Marc Lee Shannon Sharif Shaik Barbara Shapiro Izumi Shinohara Mellany Shonk Joelle Sigmond Marie and Greg Specht Mr. and Mrs. Starks Marilyn and Jim Stock Leslie Stoyer Kenan Tektas Jenny Thompson Tatsue Tominaga Holly VanGilder Kelly Van Scyoc Tom and Jennifer Vorell Roger and Patty Webel Tracy Webb Brian and Jacqueline Wells Deborah Wells Jeb Wheeler Maureen White Maria Williams Andy Winson Tom and Kathy Wistrall Eric and Jude Zaher Wenhong Zhu Patrick and Ellen Ziga Ed Zukowski 

STAR STUDENT PATRONS Sydney Ziss  Ghadi Sabbagh Nicole Zimmerman  Claire Twigg Elena Wegryn Maria Smith  Daniel Ester Leah Moore Breah Clay  Conner Rebeta Ayiana Shilling Haley Clark Jeremy Squires Elle McFall Anna Gehring Morgan Buchman Jasmine Onyak  Hannah Todor Thomas Varley Ria Vij Eva Wegryn  TJ Starkey Alaina O’Donnell Jared Mattei William McCoy Zach King Mariah Durant AJ Forster JT Forster Dwayne Reed Jr.  Jalen McKinnie Justice Walker Keeyon Hajjafar Caitlin Villers Tim Stahl Jack Ross Camille Houston Mikayla Johnson Coltan Lenke  Allie Stern  Jarret Freidhof McKenzie Smith Anonymous 5th grader Kelly Aderhold  Eugene Cho Julie and Randy Katz Jackson Ostapowicz Mayu Canode Jaren McKinnie Reed Hensley Rachel Hensley Darpan Patel Connor Panovich  Austin Burton

SILVER TREBLE CLEF CLUB $30 or more Dan and Cheryl Axe Eric and Lori Blashford Leslie Blinkhorn Zumao Chen Ed and Pam Demor Bruce & Laura Geisendorfer Mike Giorgio Julie Hall Herr Family Jim and Shari Frazier John & Deborah Houdeshell Scott and Nancy Jones Mike Kimberly Je Bun Lee Steve and Sharon Nagy Dewo Pamungkas Sun Park Sam and Holly Pupino Vikas Rao Donna Jo & Mark Reynolds Rita Robinette Rosso Family Sarah Seevers Ryan Shea’s grandmother Beth Sherwood Brent Stansen & Jayne Moneysmith Judy Subotin Jim and Nancy Tobar Dorothy & John Wiseman Renae Yashnik

CLASS OF 2011 – Collegiate Athletes Joe Connolly – John Carroll – Football

Lauren Frank – Walsh – Soccer Jon Garrison – Mt. Union – Wrestling Lexi Gruich – Ashland – Soccer Karl Hiss – Washington & Jefferson – Wrestling Brittney Merritt – Marietta – Volleyball

Jordan Muraco – Muskingum – Football Taylor Reif – Fordham – Basketball Emily Ricker – Walsh – Soccer Megan Rivera – Ohio Wesleyan – Basketball LaTasha Samson-Akpan – Virginia Tech – Volleyball Hannah Seeman – Morehead State – Soccer Hannah Tate – Wright State – Soccer Shawn Taylor – Mt. Union – Football Erika Tribuzi – Grand Valley State – Swimming Katie Webb – Cleveland State – Cross-Country Kaylie West – Ashland – Soccer Sam Wheeler – Oklahoma – Wrestling TJ White – Notre Dame College - Soccer

INTERESTED IN A 2011-12 YEARBOOK? ORDER ONLINE AT JOSTENS.COM

PARENTS AND STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO . . .

FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Monday, August 22, 2011 From 9:15 a.m. to 2:25 pm (Only Freshman and students new to Coply High School should attend school on this day.)

Students will: * turn in packet of school forms * receive schedules * attend Class of 2015 meeting in Auditorium * receive locker assignments *enjoy cookout lunch * attend Ativities Fair in Commons * run through schedule

Attention all Copley-Fairlawn parents whose children will be in grades 9-12 in the 2011-2012 school year. The athletic department will offer a Student Athletic Admission Card. For a twenty-five dollar fee, the student can purchase an admission card which will get them into EVERY HOME ATHLETIC EVENT (except for home tournament events) for the 2011-2012 school year. If You have any questions, contact the athletic department.

• Fill out the bottom of this page and clip it off. Send it or bring it

to the High School courtesy of Jim Borchik.

• Make checks payable to: Copley High School • When the cards are available for

pickup, you will be notified via e-mail, phone, or public service

announcement. PLEASE REMEMBER...

• Cards are non-transferrable. • Cards may only be picked up in

the Athletic Office during designated hours. They will not be available at any home events.

Follow this process:

Attention: Parents of students grades 9-12 next year!

Phone: 330-664-4833 Fax: 330-664-4838

E-mail: jim.borchik@copley-fairlawn.org

$25.00 High S choo l S tuden t s Can A t t end Eve ry A th l e t i c Even t fo r $25

Student Athletic Admission Card

Student Name ____________________________________________ Parent Name _______________________________________ Grade in 2010-2011 ___________________ Phone Number: ___________________ E-mail address: ____________________________________________

GO INDIANS!

Sports Announcement

The Boys Varsity Tennis Team finished their season with a 14-3 overall record. They were 7-0 in league play, winning 34 of 35 matches. They also finished first at the Suburban League Tournament, clinching the overall league title. They also finished in first place at the Medina doubles tournament. In addition, they reached the final four of the Northeastern Ohio team tournament, defeating a tip Shaker Heights team along the way. At the sectionals, they put out Solon’s top two doubles teams. It was a great season. Congratulations to team members Austin Aten, Bryan Baumgardner, Andrew Dressler, Alan Du, Michael Ellison, Andrew Ong, and Jarad Pennington! KEY CLUB UPDATE The Copley High School Key Club ended a busy year of service initiatives at their annual Recognition Breakfast on May 20. Members who had completed service requirements received certificates and recognition of their accomplishments. Senior Key Club members who have completed four years of active participation in Key Club received an award medallion to be worn at graduation. These Senior members included Erika Gill, Joe Zbasnik, Emily Ricker, Amanda Van Gilder, and Lauren Sweeten. The Key Club at Copley has had a very busy year sponsoring service projects. These projects benefited such organizations as Make A Wish, March of Dimes, Salvation Army, Hospice as well as providing significant hours to the school and community and raising $1,140 in donations. The Key Club received first place State honors this year at the Ohio District Key Club Convention in the Major Emphasis as well as the Single Service project categories in April. These project entries will continue to compete at the International level. Advisor Mary Jo Regennitter was also selected as Outstanding Key Club Advisor of the Year in the State of Ohio at the convention. Copley students Lyndsey Feather-president, and Joe Zbasnik-vice president, Leah Blachaniec-secretary, received Distinguished Officer Awards at the convention. Key Club officers for the 2011-2012 school year will be Lindsay Feather, president, Leah Blachaniec, vice president, Jessica Alexander, secretary, and Alyssa Katz, treasurer. Kiwanian Jon Daugherty, CHS faculty Sharon Tapolcsanyi and Mary Jo Regennitter serve as advisors for the Key Club. Club membership this year included 118 Copley High School students.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL’S ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM.

THIS YEAR’S TEAM WON 1ST

PLACE IN THE STATE!

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German Test Results : The results are in for the 2011 AATG National German Test and once again students from Copley High School have excelled. This test is given annually to thousands of students nationwide by the American Association of Teachers of German. Achieving Gold status this year on the Level IV test were Seniors Abigail Grable, Jackson Kulas and Jennifer Roberts. Grable scored first among the 151 students tested in Ohio, and Kulas and Roberts were both in the top 20. On the Level III test, Juniors Lisa Leyssens and Peter Weigand achieved Gold status, Lisa placing second among 308 in Ohio and Peter placing 24th. Ryan Manton received Silver on the IV test while fellow Senior Josh Snyder received Bronze, as did Sophomore Allison Martin on the Level III. Thirteen other students reached Achievement status: Ryan Hensley, Mitchell Koellner, Hannah Selzer, Amanda Revesz, Adam Subotin, Stephanie Nagy and Malcolm Felix on Level III, and Bradley Ruhaak, Peter Ostapowicz, Adam Brown, Andrew Gaug, Nick Geisendorfer and Tyler Mastrangelo on Level IV. Twenty-one other students participated in this year´s exam. All are taught by Dave Edmonds. ****************************************************************************************************** Mirman Biology:

It's been a great first year for me at Copley. I am happy to report a lot of growth in all my students.

The Honors Biology class just finished an overview of animal systems with a frog dissection as the finale. They have really worked hard this year and I am very proud of them.

My Biological Studies students stepped up to the challenge. They accomplished many difficult tasks and overcame obstacles over the course of the year. So many of them have matured to another level...congrats and job well done! "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."--Confucius

The AP Biology students also have the opportunity to dissect a frog this year. But more importantly, they have tackled a college course to help them prepare for their college experience. I commend them for their tremendous efforts during the course of the year. As Aristotle once said..." We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit."

****************************************************************************************** The CHS Drumbeat staff received a 2nd place rating fro the school newspaper at the Ohio Scholastic Media Association competition. The following students also received special recognition for their articles. Emma Webb: Superior review Amanda Wanner: Excellent feature Abby Grable: Superior news feature Alaina Bartel: Excellent feature photo Kelly Fields: Excellent sports feature