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Terrace Park teenager creates social group for teens with diabetes

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 1:07pm
Terrace Park teenager creates social group for teens with diabetes

TERRACE PARK, OH (FOX19) - Mariemont High School freshman Hadley George recently created a social group for teens with Type One Diabetes. The group is called Type One Teens and the first meeting is Tuesday, April 9 at Stars Lane Bowling in Newport on the Levee from 6-8pm.

Hadley, who was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the age of 4, finds support in her friendships with those in a similar position. “Through ten years of experiences I have realized how critical it is to have friends with Type One; having friends who are going through similar experiences allows you to gain support and advice.”

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UC drumline band visits Terrace Park Elementary

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 3:50pm
UC drumline band visits Terrace Park Elementary

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Before spring break, the University of Cincinnati Drumline came and played with and for all of the Terrace Park Elementary School students.

In an effort to bring a wide variety of music, dance and theatre to the students each year, the Terrace Park Elementary PTO sponsors 3-5 fine arts assemblies for the students, and this was one of those events.

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Nationally recognized author visits Sycamore Community Schools

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 11:15am
Nationally recognized author visits Sycamore Community Schools

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - To read or not to read? That is not the question for students at Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School. The question is: what to read?

“Right now, nationally-known author Gordon Korman’s popular books are flying off the shelves at both our school and the public library in preparation for his visit on April 11,” said Becky Sloan, Edwin H. Greene media specialist.

Korman’s works include three of the popular “39 Clues” books; the “Everest” series; and the recently published fifth book in the “Swindle” series, “Hideout”.  His first book was published when he was just 14-years-old, giving him a special connection with his readers.

“Korman’s main characters are teens or pre-teens and the students definitely relate to them, their victories and their struggles,” explained Sloan.         

After reading some—or, in some cases, many—of Korman’s books, students agreed.

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Mariemont seniors recognized at state DECA competition

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 3:14pm
Mariemont seniors recognized at state DECA competition

MARIEMONT, OH (FOX19) - After competing at the State DECA Competition, two Mariemont High School seniors qualified to attend the International DECA Competition in Anaheim, California this April. Robert Troller placed first in Principles of Marketing; Paige Barrett placed second in Principles of Hospitality and Tourism.

Mariemont High School students Olivia Cooke and Natalie Utt both placed in the top 10 in Retail Merchandising. Andrew Grissom, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, Nick Jones, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, and D. J. Bartlett and John Peck, Marketing Communications all placed 11th in their events.

The students are enrolled in a High School of Business Program; a satellite program of the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development. High School of Business students nationwide have the opportunity to earn up to six college credits.

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Area detective speaking at drug and alcohol workshop

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 12:24pm
Area detective speaking at drug and alcohol workshop

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Sycamore Community Schools will host a “Current Trends in Drug and Alcohol Abuse” workshop from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on April 4 to help parents, students and staff better understand and identify signs of substance abuse.

The event will feature Michael Davenport, a 16-year veteran of the police force and a current detective with the Montgomery Police Department, who will share current drug trends with sections devoted to marijuana, alcoholic beverages and foods, heroin and bath salts.  Davenport will also discuss dangers of purchasing and selling, how and why different drugs are used and methods of purchasing.  The session will raise awareness of illegal and prescription drugs being used by juveniles - highlighting their effect on users, what the drugs look like, how they are being marketed and legal ramifications if possessing drugs and alcohol.  Parents will leave the session with substance abuse and prevention tips.

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Seven Hills junior receiving United Way leadership award

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 5:17pm
Seven Hills junior receiving United Way leadership award

INDIAN HILL, OH (FOX19) - A high school student is being given the Youth Leadership Award from the United Way of Greater Cincinnati.

Jessica Seibold, a junior at The Seven Hills School, earned the prestigious honor by regularly committing herself to community organizations while maintaining high academic standing at school and participating in varsity sports.

Annually, the United Way of Greater Cincinnati honors one high school student in the region who demonstrates leadership traits and a commitment to giving back to the community.  As part of the ceremony on April 30, Jessica will address the audience of nearly 1,000 invited guests and distinguished Cincinnati leaders.

Jesica's accomplishments include her volunteer work with Breakthrough Cincinnati and Our Daily Bread in Over-the-Rhine.

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Moeller alum to judge inaugural 'Beards for our Brothers' contest

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 3:23pm
Moeller alum to judge inaugural 'Beards for our Brothers' contest

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The halls of Moeller High School are filled with students sporting a beard in the name of a good cause.

These scruffy-faced students are participating in the first-ever “Beards for our Brother” contest. The beard-growing contest culminates the month-long “March for Danny” – a campaign to raise awareness of aphasia, and funds for his continued treatment.

Danny O’Keefe, a 2002 Moeller alum, was seriously injured on May 6, 2011, protecting his sister from an attack by her ex-boyfriend. After suffering a brain injury – resulting from multiple stabs to the head, O’Keefe is slowly recuperating. He’s undergoing intensive speech, occupational, and physical therapy at the University of Michigan.

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