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This IssueDistrict News ...............................2Genoa Elementary .......................3 T.C. Knapp Elementary ...............4Lohr Elementary .........................5Watson Elementary .....................6Whipple Heights Elementary ......7Pfeiffer Intermediate ...................8Community News ........................9Edison Middle School ......... 10-11Perry High School ............... 12-13Community News ................ 14-16

March 2016 volume XXv • Number 4

Perry Local Schools Mission

To emphasize excellence in learning and provide opportunities

for every child to realize his/her potential in a safe environment.

To encourage students to become responsible, productive

citizens and life-long learners.

The Humor of Monty Python Comes To PerryAs “Players” Celebrate their 55th Anniversary Season

with the Hilarious Broadway Musical SPAMALOTMonty Python (known as The Pythons), were a comedy sketch group who created the comedy show Monty Python’s Flying Circus. The show first aired on the bbC in 1969. Forty-five episodes were made over four seasons. The Python phenomenon of the TV series grew into something larger than ever imagined; including stage shows, films, albums, books, and a broadway musical (SPAMALOT). The influence of Monty Python on the world of comedy has been compared to The Beatles’ influence on the world of music. The humor of Monty Python is billed as being pure silliness causing smiles as well as hearty belly laughs. SPAMALOT is said to be the BEST of Python humor. In 2005, a poll was taken to determine the recipients of an award called “The Comedian’s Comedian.” The results; three of the six Python members were voted by fellow comedians to be in the list of the Top 50 Greatest Comedians.

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT takes place in the time of the Crusades. Arthur, “King of the britons” has taken upon himself to begin a quest to find the “Holy Grail.” He and his sidekick, Patsy, travel the land in search of worthy men to join the quest. Arthur calls his band of men THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE. During the course of their search, Arthur and his Knights find themselves in locations that baffle the mind. Places such as An Expensive Forest, a Mud Village, and even Broadway. but not to worry...with the help of a very knowledgeable HISTorIAN, audiences will be escorted throughout this hilarious adventure. You are invited to sit back...smile a little...laugh a lot…and in the true spirit of the humor of Monty Python, enjoy the crazy adventures of our broadway musical - SPAMALOT.

**If you have not ordered your SPAMALOT tickets yet, feel free to use the very convenient Ticket Order Form offered to you below. Note: our Perry shows sell out FAST.

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Superintendent’s MessageWinter has finally brought us our first snow day of the year. I wasn’t sure if the weather was ever going to give us our traditional winter blast. The one thing that holds true is you can never predict the weather.

With that being said, one of the other issues which continues to hold true is the mandate of state testing. This time of the year brings us another season of testing for our young people. With so many changes at the state level, it has gotten more and more difficult to stay abreast.

You can rest assured our staff and students continue to prepare themselves for the state level accountability measures. research has shown that most people do not gauge the success of a school system on standardized tests, but on their own personal experience. We should never discredit test results, but always keep in mind the bigger picture. Are we creating a positive learning experience for the children we serve?

As we move forward in Perry local Schools, this big picture will drive our decision-making. Not only is school a positive experience, but ultimately are we preparing our students to be successful in their careers and also nurturing caring human beings?

Perry Local has always done an outstanding job, which is evident in the number of alumni who choose to raise their families here, have successful careers, and show great pride in the school district.

The Perry community’s support this past fall during our football team’s historic run is indicative of the passion for Perry Local Schools. That level of support is appreciated and needed as our students and staff continue to navigate through the ever changing and demanding waters of today’s educational setting. With your support, Perry will continue to produce difference makers beyond any state benchmark and young men and women we can all be proud of.

Sincerely, Scott beatty

STay ConneCTedBoard of Education

Doug Brown ............................................ PresidentJim Casey .........................................Vice PresidentBetsy Elum ................................................ MemberKelly Osborn ............................................. MemberDavid Ramos ............................................. Member

Perry Administration4201 13th Street SW

massillon, ohio 44646330-477-8121

Fax: 330-478-6184perrylocal.org

office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Mr. Scott Beatty .............................. Superintendent Mr. Tom Ryan ..................Assistant SuperintendentMrs. Marcia Higgins ........................... Secretary to

SuperintendentTreasurer’s Office

330-477-8121 Fax: 330-478-6174

Mr. Jeff Bartholomew .............................TreasurerMr. Darryl Woolf .....Business Operations Director

Curriculum/EMIS/Gifted/Pupil Services/Tech.Mrs. Mandy Gardinsky . Continuous Improvement Ms. Debbie Poland ....... Curriculum & Instruction Mrs. Heide Hamit .....................EMIS Coordinator Mr. Joe Hug ...........Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mrs. Rebekah Silla .......Director of Pupil Services Mr. Brian Paisley ...............Director of Technology

Food Service 330-477-3486

Mrs. Janet McLeese ...... Food Service Coordinator

Maintenance/Building & Grounds330-477-8121, Ext. 1019

Mr. Mark Randulic ............................... Supervisor

Transportation/Bus Garage330-477-1300

Fax: 330-477-3729Mrs. Mitzi Wagner ................................ Supervisor

The Perryite is a publication of Perrylocal Schools, a nonprofit organization. News releases, story ideas, comments and suggestions should be addressed to The Perryite, Keith brown, Perry local High School, 3737 13th Street, SW, massillon, oH 44646.

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Scott Beatty Superintendent

Kindergarten Registration1. Complete the online enrollment forms at perrylocal.org by clicking on New Student

enrollment. Fill out these forms before attending kindergarten registration. If you do not have internet access, you will have the opportunity to complete the online forms at the school on the evening of the registration.

2. register your new kindergarten student for the 2016-2017 school year at your child’s home school: Genoa: Tuesday, march 15 (last Names A-m) 4:00-6:30;

Thursday, march 17 (last Names N-Z) 4:00-6:30Knapp, Watson & Whipple: Tuesday, march 15 (last Names A-m) 4:30-7:00;

Thursday, march 17 (last Names N-Z) 4:30-7:00Lohr: Tuesday, march 15 (All last Names) 4:30-7:00

3. bring the following information to the kindergarten registration: • Student’s birth certificate • Student’s social security card • Parent/Guardian’s driver’s license • Custody papers (if applicable) • Proof of residency - If you own your home, please bring a current utility bill with

service address. If you rent, please bring your rent or lease agreement with landlord’s contact information and a current utility bill with service address.

• Immunization record • Copy of student’s IeP/eTr/504 plan (if applicable) • Copy of student’s Gifted Test Scores (if applicable)

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elemeNtaryGenoa

STay ConneCTedGenoa Elementary519 Genoa road SW

massillon, ohio 44464

330-478-6171Fax: 330-478-6173

Mrs. DaNita Berry Mrs. Patty KnottsPrincipal Secretary

Paint with a Loved oneGenoa elementary hosted its first “Paint with a loved one” night Thursday, January 28. Francesca and Allie Cumo volunteered their time to help make this special night a huge success. This event, led by art teacher, Aimee Sauls, was designed to give students an opportunity to work on a painting with a significant other while building memories and artistic pride.

FractionsMrs. Penrod’s third-grade class has been learning how to read fractions on a number line and how to determine equivalent fractions. The students walked across masking tape that was pre-marked to determine the number of parts of the number line. Then they had to use index cards to identify the fractions for each marking. After learning about fractions on a number line, students used Legos® as a visual to understand equivalent fractions. They were able to see how two fractions, even though they looked different, were actually equivalent. Who knew fractions could be so much fun?

Thank you!

The staff and students of Genoa would like to send a great big thank you to all of the wonderful people in the Perry Community and beyond for supporting our quilt raffle. We would also like to thank all of the local business for allowing us to advertise the raffle to the community. Through your support and generosity, we made our fundraising goal for a CoSI science day at Genoa this may. Two of Perry’s own, Karrie W. and Tiffany A., were the lucky winners of the quilts.

Genoa’s Third Grade: Science Research and Writing Workshop

After learning about the classification of animals in third grade, the students began working hard to integrate the writing and researching processes. Students voted on an animal they would like to research. Once their animal was assigned, ongoing mini-lessons began in addition to the free exploration of research. These lessons led to students beginning their process of report writing and science research. Teachers have taken the time to ensure the lessons are developmentally appropriate and extremely enjoyable for the students. The children truly cannot wait to dig into their projects each day. In the pictures, you will see students working in their cooperative learning and animal research groups.


T.C. Knapp elemeNtary

STay ConneCTedT.C. Knapp Elementary

5151 oakcliff SWCanton, ohio 44706

330-478-6174Fax: 330-477-4542

Ms. Tricia Self Mrs. Laurie EssigPrincipal Secretary

atinukeTC Knapp students had a wonderful experience in January when Atinuke, a Nigerian-born visiting author, came to share her books. Atinuke is the author of the award-winning Anna Hibiscus series and the No. 1 Car Spotter. Her lively books revolve around family life in Africa, celebrating extended family and traditional ways mixed with modern conveniences. The kids enjoyed learning not only about her books, but also about her heritage in her homeland of Africa. Students fell in love with Atinuke’s Nigerian accent as she read some of her favorite stories aloud. There was also time set aside for autographing books and taking questions from the audience. “What inspired you to be an author?” was the question students asked the most. Atinuke’s son Noa shadowed a fourth-grade class throughout the day. He even received his own recorder to practice an African song in honor of his mother. Our students enjoyed the wonderful experience and exchange of cultural knowledge.

“We are 100 days Smarter!”Knapp students went all out to celebrate 100 days of learning in school. Teachers planned exciting cross-curricular activities throughout the day to engage their classes. Students built a 100 cup tower (pictured left), chained together 100 paper links, wrote 100 words, put together a 100 piece puzzle, estimated if jars had greater than or less than 100 items inside, graphed 100 shapes, and made hats showcasing the number 100 with tens frames. Kindergarten students even came to school dressed as 100 year olds. It was a great day of learning and fun.

Mother Son night at KnappPAKT (Parents and Knapp Teachers) sponsored a night on the town for our moms and their sons. The theme was “our Gang” from the little rascals. The night consisted of the movie “The little rascals,” great food (pizza, dog bone cookies and puppy chow snacks), and a photo booth where our guests could get souvenir pictures taken with their special date. The parents set up blankets, camping chairs and pillows in the gym. Everyone got comfortable

and enjoyed the movie on a big blow up movie screen. A big thank you goes out to our parent volunteers who made special treats and helped serve the mothers and sons on their fun night.

Jump Rope for Heartmr. Kagy, Knapp’s P.e. teacher, has prepared the students for our annual Jump rope for Heart fundraiser. The program promotes physical education while also providing children with a knowledge of heart disease. on February 9, students jumped rope individually, with partners and even Double Dutch. It didn’t stop there though. Our most talented jumpers were able to coordinate jumping rope and shooting basketballs at the same time. Thank you to all who sponsored our students and this event. The funds will go toward cardiovascular disease research, stroke research, and health education.


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Paint with a Loved onelohr elementary hosted its first “Paint with a loved one” night Thursday, February 4. Thanks to everyone who made it such a huge success. This event was organized and led by our art teacher, Aimee Sauls, and was designed to give students an opportunity to work on a painting with a significant other while building memories and artistic pride.

Mystery author Visits LohrPopular mystery author, and Lohr parent, Julie Anne Lindsey visited mrs. Cobb’s second-graders. She shared her writing experiences, introduced a few of her titles, answered students’ questions about story writing and writing careers, and read one of her favorite children’s books.

STay ConneCTedLohr Elementary

5300 richville Drive SWNavarre, ohio 44662

330-484-3924Fax: 330-484-4987

Mr. Nicholas Huskins Mrs. Karen NogglePrincipal Secretary

We “Can” Beat our goals!mrs. Deuble’s first-grade class set a goal for the 100th day of school to bring in 100 canned goods for the Perry Helping Perry food pantry. They learned about needs and wants in social studies, and we collected 200 cans for the food pantry. The students were shocked they collected so many in such a short amount of time. We are thankful to have the things we need and know the difference between needs and wants.


Change BanditsWatson elementary School became “Change bandits” for the 12th year as part of 98.1 WKDD’s Have a Heart, Do Your Part radiothon to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital. We were honored to be selected as a featured change bandit and have our pictures and story shared with all of Northeast ohio! Watson students donated their piggy bank money, loose change and even some birthday money to help the kids in need. The whole school became miracle makers as each classroom tried to raise the most money. The top three classes were Mrs. Rochford (K), Mrs. Condo (Grade 2) and Mrs. Collins (Grade 4). mrs. eisenbrei’s 3rd Grade class created a Crayon Factory and sold fun shaped recycled

crayons for 25 cents to help raise money for Akron Children’s during lunch. The school had two bake sales, face painting for $1, and Jeans Days with a donation for staff members. Pizza lunches with a favorite staff member were also raffled off to the students who donated. many students became involved by making their own collection jar, and asking for donations from family and friends. Watson students also collected over 150 boxes of Valentines for the patients to pass out to their family, friends and staff at the hospital.

on Saturday, February 13th, Watson elementary School presented Akron Children’s Hospital with a check for over $6,000! It was quite a celebration as many people were amazed that an elementary school of less than 400 students could raise so much money for other kids. This brings Watson’s 12-year total donation to Akron Children’s Hospital to over $41,000, every penny of which goes directly to patient care.

Watson Elementary knows how truly blessed we all are to have such an amazing facility so close to home, as everyone has or knows of someone who has been touched by this miracle making hospital. It’s all about Kids Helping Kids and Watson elementary, again, had a heart, and did their part for the kids at Akron Children’s.

STay ConneCTedWatson Elementary

515 marion Avenue Nemassillon, ohio 44646

330-832-8100Fax: 330-832-1427

Mrs. Stacy Daugherty Mrs. Marcia PenningtonPrincipal Secretary

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100th day of SchoolWatson students aged quickly in February. Kindergarten and first grade students celebrated the 100th day of school Wednesday, February 10th. Students and staff dressed as 100-year-olds. Students shared projects made of 100 objects and shared stories of what they would do if they had 100 dollars. They celebrated with activities in the afternoon including 100th day hash, 100 exercises, building with 100 Legos®, and 100th day stories, just to name a few. The students enjoyed having their picture taken and aged to 100 with an aging app. Luckily, all has returned to normal and teachers are able to enjoy their young students again!


Have you ever Heard of donors Choose?Donors Choose is a website that allows public school teachers to post projects and then connects them to donors who are willing to fund these projects. Two Whipple teachers, Mrs. Sommer and Miss Zatezalo, have successfully used Donors Choose to fund projects in their classrooms so far this year.

mrs. Sommer is no stranger to donorschoose.org. This last project was her 11th funded in the past six years. She has received a document camera, Time for Kids magazines, a digital camera, and many interactive games for stations in the past. This past project had items from lakeshore and Kaplan learning, such as math folder games and non-fiction reading comprehension cards. These items have helped students be engaged so mrs. Sommer can pull small groups. The kids are loving the new stations and the one-on-one attention!

miss Zatezalo was able to receive funding for her first classroom project this past December. She received eight Wobble Chairs for her classroom so her students are able to wobble and get their wiggles out while they learn. The students were so excited when they came in and they love working on them. miss Zatezalo has noticed that her students are better able to focus on their work, because the Wobble Chairs allow them to move while they work. This is a great resource for teachers to utilize. It is free, easy to use, and doesn’t take much time to post a project. be sure to check out donorschoose.org to help fund classrooms in our community.

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STay ConneCTedWhipple Heights Elementary

4800 12th Street NWCanton, ohio 44708

330-478-6177Fax: 330-478-6179

Mr. Joe Hug Mrs. Tricia FinanPrincipal Secretary

The Whipple Heights Hot Shots, continue to “wow” the crowds with their amazing basketball tricks of spinning, dribbling and ball handling. This year they entertained at lohr, Watson, Whipple, brecksville and Sandy valley. The Hot Shots, coached by marla Thomas and bob Snyder, are third and fourth-graders who travel to area schools for the American Heart Association and oAHPerD to perform Kick-off Assemblies for Jump rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart. Their goal is to teach students how to have a healthy lifestyle and fight heart disease and stroke. They also performed half-time shows for the Canton Charge and the Perry boys basketball team.

Students at Whipple Heights elementary participated in their own Hoops for Heart event in February. each student who collected at least $5 received individual thank you gifts, and Whipple received physical education equipment. Thank you to everyone for supporting this worthwhile event!

remember, the best way to take care of your heart is to eat healthy and exercise everyday! For more info contact [email protected].

WHIPPLe HeIGHTS HoT SHoTS, Hoops for Heart demonstration Basketball Team


Pfeiffer INtermedIate

STay ConneCTedPfeiffer Intermediate4315 13th Street SW


330-478-6163Fax: 330-478-6800

Mr. Bill Hildebrand Mrs. Erica MytingerPrincipal Assistant Principal

Mrs. Marianne DiCiccoSecretary

olweusPfeiffer’s anti-bullying program is continuing to help keep a positive atmosphere in the classrooms, hallways, and all other areas of our school. Each month, we conduct two class meetings on a specific topic related to bullying. This month, students also decorated the classroom doors with anti-bullying statements.

Winter CarnivalThe Winter Carnival was a hit. We want to thank all the parents and teachers who helped out and chaperoned the carnival. You know it is a good night when students are laughing and smiling. The P.A.T.S. organization sponsored the event. They rented inflatables, life-sized games, two gaming trucks, and purchased food for the kids. We had over 500 students attend. All we can say is...Thank You!

Student of the Month We want to showcase our November, December, and January students who demonstrated the big 3 for Pfeiffer. We looked for students at Pfeiffer who were respectful, responsible, and safe. Lastly, we want to reward those that give us great effort and great attitude on a daily basis. Congratulations to all our recipients.

Student excels in Classroom and BalletIn December, sixth-grade student Kassidea Briggs performed in The Canton ballet’s amazing 50th celebration of The Nutcracker. She had the privilege of performing the roles of a Party Girl and an Angel. one of Kassidea’s favorite parts of this year’s performance was meeting and dancing alongside Sterling Hyltin and Zachary Catazaro, both members of the New York City ballet. Kassidea’s parents, marty and Heather briggs, are proud of her hard work and dedication to school and ballet.

d.a.R.e.At the D.A.r.e. Graduation Ceremony held on November 13, outstanding sixth-graders Abigail Altimore, Destiny Comeione, Marissa Meyer, Gary Tongrett II, and Mya Weaver were recognized as the Top D.A.r.e. Students for the first quarter grading period. They are asked to take a pledge to stay alcohol, tobacco and drug free, to live without violence and continue to spread the knowledge of D.A.r.e. with others. These students were chosen as the top students due to the time and effort they put into making these lessons personal and sharing not only what they learned but how they are applying it to their lives. What really set these students apart was their ability to convey the D.A.r.e. teachings into their final essay, which outlines how the D.A.r.e. curriculum has impacted their lives. They also had excellent participation and demonstrate good character. All students were celebrated during the ceremony with cookies, candy and by selecting one of the 75 door prizes given away. officer blanc appreciates the work that All students put into the essays and enjoyed reading each and every one of them. Congratulations to all first quarter students for graduating from the D.A.r.e. program!

Food driveThe Pfeiffer Intermediate School Student Council held their annual food drive this December 8 - 10th. Collections from this drive benefit families in Perry Township. This year, in addition to food items, the council also collected various hygiene items which were donated to the matthew 8:20 ministry. This is a Food and Clothing ministry that serves the homeless in the downtown Canton area. The 30 council members at Pfeiffer helped make announcements and signs to help rally the students together to take the extra step to give during this Christmas Season. The students exceeded their goal of having 2,000 items donated! We are truly proud of all of our students and would like to thank the families who were able to share a bit extra with others during the drive.

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Geoff Husted, Class of 2001Anyone who follows Perry basketball remembers the Panther season of 2000/2001 when the team lost one game during the regular season. Geoff Husted was part of this team. The 6’10” Husted received a full ride to Gannon university to play basketball, and he was inducted into Gannon university’s Athletics Hall of Fame Saturday, January 23, 2016.

Geoff Husted is one of Gannon’s all-time great post players, helping lead the Golden Knights to the NCAA Tournament all four years of his collegiate career (2002-05). The center ranks third all-time at Gannon in free throws (431), fifth in points (1,620), fifth in games played (115),

sixth in rebounds (853), sixth in blocked shots (93), seventh in field goals made (589) and ninth in field goal percentage (.547). He played professionally after graduation in the Continental basketball Association (CbA), the NbA D-league and overseas. Husted was named to the NbA D-league rookie Team in 2005-06.

Today he says his advice for kids wanting to be players is “not to be someone you aren’t and not to follow the wrong crowd. Trust your parents because they are always looking out for your best interests.” He hopes to a positive role model for his sons. Since starting to coach his own son, Tate, in basketball, he sees the challenges of being a parent and coach.

Geoff is married to megan (verde) Husted. They have two sons, Tate (4) and Tripp (5 months). Geoff is an operations Supervisor at marathon Petroleum.

Community News

Wake Up to School Breakfastbusy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Perry local Schools will recognize National School breakfast Week during march 7-11, 2016.

This year’s theme, “Wake up to School breakfast,” reminds the entire community that school breakfast provides a healthy, energizing start to the day for students. Students will be encouraged to “Wake up” their minds and bodies during the week of march 7-11.

A healthy breakfast at the start of the day is one way to ensure students are getting the best education they can. National School breakfast Week helps us educate parents and students about all the healthy and appealing choices we offer. Our cafeteria workers prepare breakfast and lunches every day that meet federal nutrition standards – limiting fat, calories and sodium – and encourage students to choose from fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains offered with school meals.

Those students that qualify for free or reduced lunch through the National School lunch Program also qualify for free or reduced breakfast. breakfast - $1.25/reduced - $.30. For more information about school meals, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/Schoolmeals.

Janet mcleese, Food Service Director

Panther 2000/2001 Season


Edison mIddle school

STay ConneCTedEdison Middle School

4201 13th Street SWmassillon, ohio 44646

330-478-6167Fax: 330-477-4612

Mrs. Diane Kittelberger Mrs. Sue WertzPrincipal Secretary

nFohio ResourcesStudents have been reading a variety of nonfiction materials in their language arts classrooms. As an extension of the nonfiction reading in the classroom, students are now writing feature articles on a research topic of their choice. All 360 seventh-graders came to the computer lab where mrs. brunker, the school librarian, showed them how to use INFohio databases to do their research. mrs. brunker explained the significance of using resources that are accurate and reliable and compared Google results with INFohio database results. Students especially loved that many of the search results in the databases provide PDF versions of the articles and the ease of citing their sources.

Power of the PenCongratulations to the members of the Edison Power of the Pen team in their success at the district tournament held at mt. union January 7th. These students competed against over 120 writers from nearby schools in three rounds of flash writing (timed writing in response to a cold prompt). Overall, our eighth-grade team placed 2nd out of 20 schools. Individual honors went to Julz Baltzly (12th place), Mia Whitlock (11th place), and Sarah Miller (4th place). Award-winners, along with several other team members, will be moving on to the regional competition in March. These writers have shown amazing growth and talent, and the tournament season has just begun.

Edison, the place to be!

attendance ChallengeThe PbIS Team is implementing an Attendance Challenge Program to help improve attendance at edison middle School. beginning Feb 1 through mar 18, homerooms compete against each other for perfect attendance. Each week, students earn prizes for having perfect attendance for four out of five days. rewards include wearing pajamas or hats to school, free device passes, jump to the front of the lunch line passes, free extras at lunch, fake mustaches, a Donut Party, and a Pizza Party.

Scholastic art award Winnersmrs. Self and mrs. Peterson are proud to announce edison’s winners in the 2016 Scholastic Art Contest. This is the biggest art competition of the year, and is a great way to recognize the many talented artists of edison. over 4,745 entries were submitted from throughout the northeast region of the state, so these students should feel very accomplished. There were 551 key awards out of 4,745 entries! Honorable mention award winners include Katelynn Corbin, Sophia Hough, Lauren Lieser, Adam Luster, Ethan McGill, Natalie Miller, Ally Purdy, Faith Schilling, Sierra Searfoss, and Natania Hinchliffe with two awards. Silver key winners, Sophia Hough and Mikell Willis, have their work hung at Kent State Stark Campus and were presented with their awards on January 30. Gold Key winners also have their work displayed and be recognized and then their work is sent to New York City for national judging. These highest honors went to Alyssa Mikuluk and Sierra Searfoss.

(l to r) Front Row: Kaleigh Kilcullen, Eilis McGee, Kaylee Brown, Amirah Mitchell, Toree Fogle; Middle Row: Katie Daugintis, Olivia Lane, Mia Whitlock, Nick Forchione,

Natania Hinchliffe; Back Row: Maddy Fox, Mason Kepner, Daniel Shamp, Julz Baltzly, Sarah Miller.

Not Picture: Samantha Jonest

(l to r) Front Row: Natalie Miller, Ally Purdy, Sophia Hough, Ethan McGill; Row 2: Natania Hinchliffe, Katelynn Corbin,

Alyssa Mikuluk, Faith Schilling; Back Row: Mikell Willis, Adam Luster, Lauren Lieser, Sierra Searfoss.

Sophia Hough and Mikell Willis

Alyssa Mikuluk and Sierra Searfoss


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Massillon Museum art awardsCongratulations to the following students who will have their artwork was on display at the massillon museum of Art Saturday, January 30, through Sunday, February 14, at the Celebration in Art Student exhibition.

ohio State Honor BandCongratulations to Zoe Bowers for being selected to perform in The ohio State Honor band Festival held February 27, at The ohio State University.

Zoe was selected from over 800 nominations across the state of Ohio and was recognized for her

hard work and dedication in our edison bands. She had the opportunity to work with oSu professors, guest conductors, and other middle school students from across the state of Ohio, and performed in a concert featuring two seventh-grade and two eighth-grade Honor bands. The eighth-grade Honor bands performed a world-premiere of a brand new composition by brian balmages, commissioned in honor of the 2016 Festival by The ohio State University.

oMea Honor BandCongratulations to the following eighth-grade band students who were selected for participation in The Ohio music education Association (omeA) District vIII Honor band held February 20, at Alliance High School:

Makena Talbot Gabriella ParsonsJacob Hervey Olivia LaneAbigail Burger Lauren CarpenterBrea West Alyssa McGrawThe students were selected from across Stark County and are being recognized for their hard work and dedication in our edison bands. As part of their participation in the Honor band Festival, the students will have the opportunity to work with guest conductors and clinicians during the rehearsals and concert on February 20. Congratulations, students. You make Perry very proud.

Federal League Wrestling ChampsCongratulations to the edison wrestlers who traveled to lake High School and left as Federal league Champions. The team had three champions and six runner-ups to win the tournament with 235 pts. outstanding performances were turned in by:

80 lbs Jason Waller second place 2 wins 1 loss86 lbs Caleb Shaughnessy second place 1 win 1 loss92 lbs Jonathon Cherry second place 2 wins 1 loss104 lbs Chris Comeione second place 2 wins 1 loss110 lbs Hayden Vinas second place 2 wins 1 loss116 lbs Dominic Vinas first place 2 wins 0 losses134 lbs Joel Mercier third place 2 wins 1 loss160 lbs Kyle Middaugh second place 1 win 1 loss172 lbs Mason Morris third place 2 wins 1 loss205 lbs Adam Luster first place 2 wins 0 losses245 lbs Max Millin first place 2 wins 0 losses

(l to r) Front Row: Ally Purdy; Row 2: Ethan McGill, raelyn Marsh, Morgan Monter, Hunter Metzger, Kassidy Glover, Jewel Heaton, Natalie Miller, Alexis Nutte; Row 3: Alex ratliff, Tabitha Rohr, Sierra Searfoss, Mikell Willis, Lily Hupp, Kailee Wilson, Isabella Ferguson, Kira Griffin,

Lauren Lieser; Back Row: Jerry Monroe, Madie Hajba, Jacee Myers, Katelynn Corbin, Josie Wise, Sydney Wish, Drake Saunier, reagan White.

Not Pictured: Natania Hinchliffe, Adam Luster, Sophia Hough, Faith Schilling.

(l to r) Front Row: Gabriella Parsons; Row 2: Lauren Carpenter, Makena Talbot, Olivia Lane, Brea West; Back

Row: Alyssa McGraw, Jacob Hervey, Abigail Burger.


Science FairTwenty-eight Advanced Placement biology students recently competed in the local science fair held at PHS. The students began work on their projects in October and presented their final results to the judges Wednesday, February 3.

Four individuals and one team earned Superior on their project and will be advancing to the District Science Fair on march 5 at the university of mount union. The students are Gwendolyn Kochur with her project on the effects of power lines on magnetic alignment of cows, Autumn Greco with her project on different types of compost and its effect on plant growth, Ethan Scheck with his project on the effects of printer ink on plants’ abilities to conduct photosynthesis, Erin Kessler with her project on the effectiveness of organic antimicrobial and the team of Clay Owens and Erin Kennedy with their project on what acne treatments are most effective.

The students were judged by members of the science department including Mrs. Dostal, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Haglock, mrs. morgan, mr. mcCormack, miss Tabellion, Mr. Webster, Mr. Whitaker and mr. van Wey. Good luck to these students in March.

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Perry High School Students Win Top art awards in Scholastic art Competition

Congratulations to our 2016 Scholastic Art winners. Judges awarded silver and gold keys to 550 out of nearly 5,000 entries. Twenty-seven PHS students received 72 gold, silver, and honorable mention awards in the Annual Northeast Central Scholastic Art Competition. Artwork receiving a gold key will advance to national judging in New York City. Good luck to Perry’s 10 winning gold key artists.

GolD KeY: Quinton Ailes, Madelyn Bartalone (2), Sophia DeComo, Jordan Flinn, Laina Green, Koriegh Harkless, Paige Hutton, Stephan Kamph, Kaitlyn McGeorge, and Rachel Pitman.

SIlver KeYS: Quinton Ailes (3), Madelyn Bartolone (2), Evan Chojnowski,Cheyenne Dees, Jordan Flinn, Bailee Horn, Maia Jaschock, Stephan Kamph, Kaitlyn McGeorge, Mia Owens, and Rachel Pitman (5).

HoNorAble meNTIoNS: Quinton Ailes (2), Madelyn Bartalone, Noah Braholi, Michael Carrelli, Ally Cuenot, Allie Cumo, Austin Friedrichson, Paige Hutton (2), Maia Jaschock (4), Maria Jones (2), Stephan Kamph (2), Ben Kaplar, Gwen Kochur (4), Kaitlyn McGeorge (6), Shelton Metcalf (3), Mia Owens, Rachel Pitman (2), Logan Robinson (4), Corey Snook, Kennedy Thomas.


Speech and debateon February 6, 2016, the Perry Speech and Debate Team took first place honors at the ohio High School Speech league Canton District Tournament at Jackson middle School. Forty students qualified to represent Perry at the state tournament march 3-5 at Cincinnati Princeton High School.

-Shannon Howley and Alexis Hendershot – Policy Debate

– Jaret Hughes and mitchell Yerian – Policy Debate

– Grant Knepper and Justin blythe – Policy Debate

– maguire Tausch and Curstynn marks – Public Forum Debate

– louis Shaheen – lincoln Douglas Debate

– Jake Zartman, mackenzea briggs, Alex mohney, and erin lenart – Student Congressional Debate

– macy Kittelberger, Siera Forney, and landon Fricker – Informative Speaking

– Alexis Collins, Quinci Spencer, and maggie Craig – original oratory

– Halle Hutton, logan Copeland, and Allie Stahleker – Declamation

– Clay owens and Grace DiGiulio – International extemp

– Katy Krepp, Hannah Petitti, Jeff Swan, and Jacob blose – united States extemp

– Noah Henry and Julie Williams – Duo Interp

– Taylor Adamczak and Grace bailey – Duo Interp

– ethan Peterson and makayla Clay – Dramatic Interpretation

– Destin Sparkman, Samantha rinaldi, and erin Kennedy – Program oral Interpretation

– Noah ott, Sierra Duncan, and Nathan Farson – Humorous Interpretation.

best wishes to the entire team as you continue your journey through the playoff season next weekend at the NFl big District Tournament at Glenoak High School.

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BPaThe Perry High School business Professionals of America (bPA) Chapter wants to congratulate their four state qualifiers. They will participate in competitive events on march 17-18 in Columbus. rachael Niazelek and ryan George qualified for business Financial math and Analysis, and Jude vulpe and michael Schumacher will represent PHS in Advanced Accounting.

These students competed in qualifying events at the Kent State Tuscarawas campus, and we wish them the best of luck as they represent Perry High School.

Best Buddies:Creating a better world one

friendship at a timePerry High School has a new club this year and it is doing great things. best buddies is a worldwide organization dedicated to creating friendships between people with disabilities and their typical peers. Its ultimate goal is to create so much awareness and acceptance of individuals with disabilities in the world that the current program and effort won’t be necessary. We are trying to make this happen here at Perry.

best buddies meets once a month for a chapter meeting and another time monthly for an outing. We have gone to a football game, bowling and a dinner at Applebee’s. We have several more great events planned for the rest of the year.

our big event is in support of the “Spread the Word to end the Word” campaign in which we will be asking people to sign pledges to refrain from using the derogatory word “retard’ or “retarded” as this is something that affects a large group of wonderful individuals.

For more information on best buddies or Spread the word, see the following websites: http://bestbuddies.org/ and http://www.r-word.org/. You are also invited to attend one of our meetings. We would love to continue spreading our mission.


Canton Student Loan FoundationLow-Interest Student Loans offered for Stark County Graduates

applicants eligible for $12,000 Total for Undergraduate education

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Get a jump start on the 2016 race season at theMatt McLeese Mission run, as part of the

ohio Challenge race Series. All race funds will be used for Perry High School Scholarships and for

matthew’s House dormitory in Tanzania.

~ Saturday, March 19, 2016 • 8:30 am~ 5K Race & 1-mile walk (untimed)

~ 4315 13th Street SW, Massillon (Pfeiffer) • Packet Pick-up 7:00 am~ Walkers - $15 • Runners - $20 until 1/1/16, $25 until 3/12/16

~ Family option - $75 for a family of 4~ No T-shirt option available

Register online at runsignup.com(Call for paper registration)

Shirts guaranteed until 3/12; water and snacks for participants.Awards for top three male and top three female overall, along with top three in each age group.

Contact Theresa echelberry for information at 330-546-2234

Students looking to further their education during tough economic times can turn to a local foundation for low-interest student loans.

The Canton Student loan Foundation, a non-profit organization, is offering student loans to Stark County graduates. The loans can be applied to any undergraduate course of study, including four-year college degrees, two-year associate degrees and degrees from technology and trade schools.

An annual interest of 6 percent is deferred while the student is attending classes, so the effective interest rate is 1.5 to 2 percent, much lower than most other sources. There are no fees.

Students may borrow up to $12,000 total over the course of their education. Freshmen can receive $3,000 per year and students closer to graduation may be able to receive more per year.

To be eligible for a loan, students must have graduated from a Stark County high school, have and maintain a 2.0 grade point average, be pursuing an undergraduate course of study and be attending school on a full-time basis (enrolled for at least 12 credit hours per term).

Starting in 2014, graduate school loans were also made available. In order to borrow funds for graduate school, the student must be a current Canton Student loan Foundation student. These funds have been made possible through financial contributions made by George and Anna Casper and the

efforts of a volunteer advisory committee composed of Masons from the various masonic lodges in Canton, ohio. The Trust is administered by The Stark Community Foundation.

“Increased training or earning a degree can mean earning thousands of dollars more each year so being able to earn a degree is a life-changing experience,” says Kimberly leggett, executive Director of The Canton Student loan Foundation. “It has always been our goal to help our local Stark County students pursue their dreams without the burden of high-interest-rate loans.”

To apply online, visit www.cantonstudentloan.org. or contact the Canton Student loan Foundation at (330) 493-0020 or at [email protected]. Loan applications are due in the Foundation’s office by June 1, 2016.

Since 1922, The Canton Student loan Foundation has extended over $33 million to 5,600 Stark County students. recipients have gone on to careers in education, medicine, law, marketing, cosmetology, auto technology and countless other areas. More than half of the student borrowers return to live and work in Stark County following the completion of their educational goals.

4974 Higbee Avenue N.W. • Suite #204 • Canton, ohio 44718 • Phone: 330.493.0020 e-mail: [email protected] • www.cantonstudentloan.org


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Run/Walk to Benefit Perry Helping Perry

on Saturday, April 9, runCanton will present the third annual Funny bunny 4-mile, a family-friendly run/walk on the trails and streets around Sippo lake. The event benefits Perry Helping Perry. runCanton is a local nonprofit that presents numerous running and walking events throughout the year. All runCanton events are for the benefit of select Stark County charities.

The 2015 event attracted nearly 800 participants of all ages and abilities. The event is accessible to anyone, competitors and walkers alike. Many people even dress in costumes. The atmosphere is Easter-themed, fun and festive. Everyone six and older receives a moisture wicking race shirt and a finisher medal. Children five and under are free and receive a special gift in lieu of the race shirt.

registration fees help pay for the police protection, park rangers, race shirts and finisher medals, food, water and other costs related to putting on a race. Perry Local Schools’ families can register online at the opening price of $25 through April 4.

Go to www.Funnybunnyrun.com and click on the registration link in the upper right. When finishing the registration, enter Discount Code “Perry.” register by march 23 to be guaranteed a shirt at packet pickup.

more information: www.Funnybunnyrun.com or [email protected].

operation: Flags of Freedom P.O. Box 252 | Massillon, OH 44648 • [email protected]

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Join us in honoring our military heroes this memorial Day weekend at operation: Flags of Freedom, an annual Perry Township event saluting our veterans and active military members. During the holiday weekend, hundreds of American flags will proudly line the Perry High School front lawn, surrounding the Perry veterans memorial. All are invited to stop by to walk through the field of flags, which will be on display from may 27-30.

This year’s Flags of Freedom event will feature a full day of family-friendly activities Saturday, may 28, beginning with our opening ceremony at 9 a.m. and concluding with a candlelight service at 9 p.m. The day will also include a free breakfast for veterans at 10 a.m., a basket raffle, a veterans’ hospitality tent, a children’s art show, a community picnic, a mobile military history museum and more.

Those visiting Flags of Freedom may 28 will have the opportunity to dedicate a flag in honor or memory of a personal hero for just $5. Visitors can also purchase a flag to take home for $30. All event proceeds support the PHS Sgt. Daniel J. Patron memorial Scholarship, PHS Fallen Heroes Scholarship, the upkeep of the PHS veterans memorial and future operation: Flags of Freedom events.

For more information and a detailed event schedule, visit http://o p e r a t i o n f l a g s o ff r e e . w i x . c o m /flagoffreedom. Those 12 and under can print out our children’s coloring page and bring it with them may 28 to receive a free hot dog (while supplies last).

Massillon educational Loan FoundationThe massillon educational loan Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1947. The foundation offers student loans to high school graduates or college students in Western Stark County. Students graduating from Fairless, Jackson, massillon, Perry, Northwest and Tuslaw schools are eligible for these low interest loans. r. G. Drage graduates that are residents of any of these districts are also eligible along with graduates of an accredited private school in one of the six districts. Loans are awarded on a yearly basis for a maximum of $2,000 per academic year with a maximum amount of $8,000. Payments and interest on the loans are deferred until six months after graduation. There are no fees. For applications and additional information go to melf.org.


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