Across our classrooms
Local students receive degrees
from Indiana Wesleyan Univ.
MARION, Ind.-Two students from Columbiana County were among the 2,100 students who received degrees during graduation ceremonies on April 25 at Indiana Wesleyan University's main campus in Marion.
The area graduates were: Gregory King, 955 Duck Creek Road, Salem, associate's degree in business; and Joyce McKeown, 14407 Western Reserve Road, Salem, bachelor's of science degree in nursing.
Indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church, which has its world headquarters in Indianapolis. The university was founded in 1920 and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.
Right-to-Read Week Awards
presented at Knox Elementary
KNOX TOWNSHIP-Right-to-Read Week Awards for the 2008-09 school year were presented recently at Knox Elementary.
Students have been reading all year and keeping track of the number of books they have read.
The top two students at each grade level who have read the most books received a good reader award and a new paperback book as a prize for their efforts.
The following students are the top readers in each grade level:
4 First Grade: Jordan Koehn and Brogan Fisher .
4 Second Grade: Wayne Zurbrugg and Johnathan Ross.
4 Third Grade: Allison Slutz and Madison Krug.
4 Fourth Grade: Brant Alazaus and Anthony Ginnetti.
4 Fifth Grade: Brice Hill and Olivia Brunner.
The Book Club Letter writing contest winner was presented a $10 gift certificate to Borders book stores.
This student not only loves reading but took the time to write a publisher reminding them how important it is to proofread beyond spell check, and she asked them to make corrections to errors she found in the book "Zach's Lie." For her effort and love of reading Sarah Foster has earned this prize.
Boyle-Scott will participate
in Teach for America program
BERLIN CENTER-Emery Boyle-Scott of Berlin Center, who graduated from Youngstown State University on May 16, has been selected to participate in the Teach for America program.
Boyle-Scott will teach at an inner-city school in Milwaukee.
Nationwide, more than 35,000 students applied for the program this year. She is among 4,000 who were selected.
Columbiana Comm. Found.
awards scholarships, grants
COLUMBIANA-The Columbiana Community Foundation Inc., a public non-profit charitable trust established in 1986, awarded scholarships and grants totaling in excess of $5,000 to the following recipients at the 2009 Columbiana High School Awards Day.
Awards and recipients include:
4 Columbiana Alumni and Friends Scholarships: Stephanie Case and Kaitlin Steeb.
4 Community Foundation Scholarship: Gina Snavely.
4 Community Foundation Educational Scholarship: Kevin Blinsky.
4 Chester Dewalt Athletic Scholarship: Anthony Colella.
4 Gamma Eta Sorority Scholarship: Kaitlin Steeb.
4 Hill Memorial Scholarship: Caleb Glick.
4 Barton-Kissel Science-Engineering Scholarship: Anthony Casacchia.
4 Lucille Funkhouser Mundy Music Band Award: Emily Schlueter.
4 Lucille Funkhouser Mundy Music Choir Award: Anthony Casacchia.
4 E. Gordon Warner Memorial Scholarship: Emily Schlueter.
Folger awarded degree from
Coastal Carolina University
CONWAY, S.C.-A total of 831 students participated in Coastal Carolina University's commencement ceremony on May 9 at Brooks Stadium.
Area graduates include Gabrielle Folger of Salem, bachelor's of science, magna cum laude; and Ryan Green of Alliance, bachelor's of science degree in business administration.
Snyder receives doctor of
philosophy degree from Fordham
NEW YORK CITY - Andrea Jill Snyder of Boardman has received her doctor of philosophy degree in counseling psychology from Fordham University in New York City. Snyder graduated from Crestview High School in 1998 and received bachelor's degrees in psychology and criminal justice from Youngstown State University in 2002.
She also received her master's degree in counseling psychology from Fordham University in 2005.
Snyder completed her doctoral internship at the Clayton Center, a community behavioral health center near Atlanta, Ga.
She has accepted a position with Comprehensive Children and Family Services in New Castle, Pa.
Local students receive degrees
from Indiana Wesleyan Univ.
ALLIANCE-Paul Farwell of Salem, a sophomore Asia Studies major, was recognized at Mount Union College's Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research Day held recently at the college. His presentation was titled, "Legalism in China: From the Qin to the People's Republic."
His abstract reads as follows: "While most of the Western world owes a great deal to Socrates and Greece, much of the Asian world owes a great deal to Han Fei and China. His doctrine, known as legalism, was used by Chinese dynasties in an effort to keep China unified and strong. No one will find the principles of democracy or individual rights in this doctrine, as it emphasizes absolute power and conquest. Nevertheless, this doctrine has been instrumental in China's development from when China was first unified under the Qin dynasty through today with the founding of the People's Republic. I discuss the principles of legalism, its use in the first legalist dynasty called the Qin and how it was used in succeeding dynasties up into the current regime known as the People's Republic. I discuss how other parts of the world have used various legalist principles, such as Europe in the 20th century. Understanding legalism is the foundation for a deeper understanding of China."
SCHOLAR Day provides a campus-wide venue that gives Mount Union students a chance to share their scholarly accomplishments. It not only gives students the opportunity to display the fruits of their educational labors, but it also serves to increase the community's awareness of the outstanding research conducted at Mount Union. SCHOLAR Day is free and open to the public.
ALLIANCE-Ashley Kekel of Lisbon, a senior middle childhood education major, was recognized at Mount Union College's Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research Day held recently at the college. She presented with fellow student Mallory Herman of Uniontown. Their presentation was titled, "Making the Grade."
Their abstract reads as follows: "This portfolio contains the standards put forth by the National Middle School Association (NMSA). We have studied twenty-seven NMSA standards and found artifacts to prove that we are knowledgeable of each performance indicator found within this set of national standards. This portfolio contains a reflection of how we have met each standard using artifacts from our preclinical experience. There are several purposes for this portfolio. The first purpose is to show evidence that we understand the performance indicators that the NMSA deem appropriate for teacher candidates to show proficiency in. Another purpose is to provide a collection of work for future use. Each standard is represented with artifacts, which consist of lesson plan, SMART Board slides, activities, reference letters, final evaluations, student letters, and pictures. A third purpose is for us to reflect on what we have learned during our years in the Teacher Education Program at Mount Union College. This portfolio is a way for us to assess the learning that has occurred over the past four years, and more specifically how we were able to apply that learning in the actual practice of teaching during our preclinical experience."
SCHOLAR Day provides a campus-wide venue that gives Mount Union students a chance to share their scholarly accomplishments. It not only gives students the opportunity to display the fruits of their educational labors, but it also serves to increase the community's awareness of the outstanding research conducted at Mount Union. SCHOLAR Day is free and open to the public.
SALEM-In 2008, a Ministerial Scholarship Fund was established with the Salem Community Foundation. The fund will provide scholarship aid to assist persons who will spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This scholarship is extended to those individuals who wish to enter the fields of the ministry, Christian education, youth ministry, or a closely related field.
The anonymous donor of the Ministerial Scholarship recognizes the financial impact of a career in the ministry. It is the wish of the donor to support those individuals who display a sincere desire to dedicate their life to a career path as defined by the guidelines of the scholarship.
The Ministerial Scholarship is valid at Bible Colleges, undergraduate and graduate schools. Applicants must submit indication of financial need, academic performance, reference letters, and a personal statement. The Ministerial Scholarship does not discriminate on the basis of religious denomination, age, sex, gender, or geography.
The Ministerial Scholarship application and guidelines are now available on the Salem Community Foundation's website located at www.salemcommunityfoundation.org and also by calling the foundation office weekday mornings at 330-332-4021.
Salem Community Foundation's scholarship chairman, Nancy Willeman said "For this information to reach potential scholarship candidates, the Salem Community Foundation recently sent packets with application materials to numerous Northern Columbiana County churches." Willeman encourages the churches to distribute the application to all potential candidates within their congregation.
All applications must be received by Salem Community Foundation by June 26 for scholarships to be reviewed. Only completed applications will be considered by the scholarship committee of the Salem Community Foundation.
