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The Winners Are ...
The Westlake Educational Foundation would like to thank everyone for making the 2023 raffle a huge success. In partnership with WDAB, Music Boosters, PTA, and the Alumni Association, and Serpentini Chevrolet of Westlake, WEF raised over $25,000 for the benefit of WCSD students.
Leigh Luzar is the winner of the 2022 Chevy Malibu. Additional prizes were awarded to:
Michele Johnson - FOUNT Eloise Tote Bag
Tammy Parker - Music Boosters Gift Basket
Jill Minerd - PTA Car Wash Bucket
Carrie Rendziak and Walt Nimylowycz - $250 each from the Alumni Assn
Lori Negron - "W" Shop & Demon Derby Gift Pack from WDAB
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IMPORTANT DATES
02/14/2023 - 03/14/2023
- 2/13-2/17: Random Act of Kindness Week
- 2/16: WHS Strings Concert
- 2/20 Presidents Day-No School
- 2/22: Kindergarten Info Night
- 2/23: PTA Founders' Day
- 2/24-2/25: State Orchestra Contest
- 3/1: SAT for Juniors & PSAT for Sophomores
- 3/3: Grades 1 & 3 Mother-Son Dance
- 3/3: Dollars for Scholars
- 3/4: Winter/Spring Formal
- 3/6: WHS Choral Concert
- 3/7: LBMS Jazz Concert
- 3/8: LBMS Specials Concert
- 3/8: DIS Greensleeves Concert
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The Westlake Alumni Association Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Distinguished: Mark Deierhoi (1970) and John Kurowkawa (1990)
Athletic: Scott Reynolds (1971), Kevin Quigley (1972), Paul Hanna (1978), Nicholas Lawrence (2010), Kalpana Beach (2011), the 1983 Football Team
Honorary: Gary Simpson - Retired Teacher, Coach, Mentor (1977-2007)
Save the Date: HOF Induction Ceremony 09/21/2023
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Welcome Back Jillian
Jillian Eddy is a 2018 graduate of WHS. She interned at R.E. Warner in Westlake in 2021 and now rejoins them as an Architectural Designer. Jillian is a recent graduate of Kent State University and holds a B.S. in Engineering Technology.
While at WHS, Jillian was TechMate of the Year, Marvel Superpower of STEM National Finalist, Verizon Innovative Learning App Challenge State winner, Ohio Schools Magazine Cover Design winner, and WHS Yearbook Cover Design winner among many other achievements.
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LBMS Spelling Bee
Congratulations to ALL the 2023 Spelling Bee participants who qualified and did a fantastic job.
Third Place: Alice Kherbouche (Sky Team)
Runner Up: Colin Pajer (Sea Team)
Champion: Ayanna Ahuja (Earth Team)
Ayanna will now take a regional qualifier test online which will determine if she'll advance to the multi-state regional bee in March. If she wins that, she advances to the national competition in Washington, D.C. to be held in May.Text Link
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Signing Day
Wednesday, February 1 was Signing Day for Demon Winter athletes. Congratulations to the following students:
Matthew Randar: Football, Butler University
Hugh Sullivan: Baseball, Denison University
Sydney Peer: Cross Country and Track & Field, College of Charleston
Morgan Kress: Basketball, Denison University
Sarah Colman: Track & Field, Saint Francis University
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PTA Founders' Day
What is Founders' Day? It is an event that celebrates excellent people in our district who are doing great things for kids. It is the night where volunteers are recognized for their efforts in improving the lives of Westlake students.
When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6pm-9pm
Where: Dave & Busters, Westlake
Cost is $35 RSVP by 2/16 click here
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Best Buddies Fan Section
Best Buddies were happy to provide some extra cheering at the 1/27 basketball game.
Athletic Director, Nick Ranallo welcomed the Buddies by creating a special section where they could share all the joy and excitement they brought.
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Science Olympiad
The Westlake Science Olympiad team recently beat some of the best national competitors as they won third place in the Beachwood Science Olympiad Invitational.
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Excellence Awards
Congratulations to Jill Minerd, Hannah Ahrens, Pam DeAnna, and Dianne Campo.
These members of our staff were nominated by their peers and endorsed by their principals. They were presented with the Excellence in Classified/Certified Service Awards at the January 23 Board of Education meeting.
Criteria for nomination includes that they display outstanding service which sets them apart from others and makes a positive impact on the school and community.
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Builders Club supports Westlake Assistance
The Builders Club at LBMS collected several large boxes of food and household items that were donated to Westlake Community Services. Builders Club is a student led community service organization for middle school students. Members learn to work together and develop the skills of a servant leader. There are 24 students at LBMS who are club members.
To donate or learn more about how Westlake Assistance benefits our community, visit their website by clicking here.
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National School Counseling Week is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors. The American School Counselor Association highlights that they can have a tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
We would like to thank all of our counselors and social workers for all they do for Westlake students. Thank you:
Dana Bail, Mallorie Haworth, Amanda Kelber, Kerry Brickman, Mark Campo, Molly Pellerite, Saskia Romeo, Madison Caroscio, Terry Kennedy, Chelsea Litten, Alyssa Schwedt, Nicole Loeser, and Alicia Singer.
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Congratulations WHS Artists
The Scholastic Art and Writing contest is the nation's longest running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Congratulations to the following WHS artists for their accomplishments. Their work is hanging in the Reinberger Gallery at the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Ailyn Cook won a Gold Key and is now competing for national Scholastic awards.
Kenan Alsabony earned a silver key and 2 honorable mentions. He will have a booth at Fan Expo in March.
Helen Wilmer earned a silver key.
Sam Wohleber earned a silver key and The Janey Award with $100 prize.
Congratulations WHS Demon Bowlers
Sophomore, Chase Kelly not only won the individual boys bowling GLC tournament, he was also named Great Lakes Conference Athlete of the Year for Bowling.
The Lady Demons recently set a new school record with a single game score of 932.
The Boys JV Bowling team is undefeated.
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Demons Chatterbot
Junior Matthew Lomax made the Ohio Technology & Engineering Educators Assn. newsletter with his creation of his Demon robot. The idea was born out of the need to educate other students about T&E classes and activities available at WHS.
Matthew designed 3D printed parts and wrote software to make the robot talk. It took several weeks to get it operational. Now, the robot lives in the T&E showcase in the hall and makes announcements at the beginning of each class period to all who walk past. Matthew hopes the short, informative monologue will spark an interest in students to learn more.
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Current LBMS principal, Tom Faska will retire at the end of the school year. Tom came out of retirement and agreed to lead LBMS for one year, but we have been fortunate to have him stay for an additional year. He has been dedicated to our staff and students and will be greatly missed.
DJ Shaw is being recommended to fill the position. DJ has been with Westlake for 2 years as an assistant principal at WHS. Prior to becoming a Demon, he spent 12 years as a high school math teacher, coach and administrator.
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Rugby Club is up and running .... literally running!
Led by Coach Rob Pace, DIS fifth and sixth graders have teamed up to form the first ever Rugby Club. Practices began February 1 and games will kick off in April. They are learning a lot and are anxious to start the season.
Rugby is a game for all types of student athletes. It promotes a culture of teamwork, camaraderie, and hard work. The team will be competing in the Rookie Rugby Cleveland League which supports youth rugby from kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, please contact Coach Pace at [email protected].
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