Janie Ross, Adviser
August 1, 2011
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This is my 13th year advising The Flyer newsmagazine, and journalism is in my blood. It was my major at Indiana University, along with a 2nd major of political science/criminal justice. I began my 12-year newspaper career at The Springfield Daily News in Missouri, where I worked on the hard news side... Read more »
Madison Wray, Staff Writer
August 3, 2011
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Hello, Fairmont! My name is Madison Wray and this is my second year on The Flyer staff. I am a senior and a part of the Senior Class Council and involved in many other organizations at Fairmont. I love spending time with friends and family, I enjoy music and writing is my passion. English is my strongest... Read more »
Gabrielle West, Staff Writer/Photographer
August 4, 2011
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Bonjour! I’m Abbie West. I am a senior at Fairmont, and this is my first year on staff. My life outside of The Flyer mainly consists of working and Color Guard. I played soccer for two years at Fairmont as a freshman and sophomore. I then took my junior year off sports to focus on school and senior... Read more »
Chelsea Welch, Staff Photographer
August 5, 2011
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Hello, everyone! My name is Chelsea Welch, and I’m a junior at Fairmont High School. This is my first year on The Flyer as a full-time photographer. I player varsity for Volleyball and Basketball at the school. When I grow up, I would like to be a middle school teacher. I enjoy long walks on... Read more »
Makayla Waterman, Staff Writer
August 6, 2011
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Hello, my name is Makayla Waterman. I am a sophomore, and this is my first year on The Flyer staff. I play basketball for the school, and it is my favorite thing to do. I don’t have much free time but when I do, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, going to movies, and spending time with my family.... Read more »
Rylee Smith, Staff Writer/Photographer
August 8, 2011
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My name is Rylee Smith, and this is my first year on The Flyer staff. I’m not very good at writing about myself. I like to listen to music and play sports. I enjoy writing and photography. I think that’s about it. Oh, and I’m addicted to Oreos. Read More →
Board suspends Togliatti, votes to ‘consider’ termination
August 9, 2011 • Kevin O'Donnell, Editor-in-Chief
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The drama surrounding the possible termination of Fairmont High School teacher Michael Togliatti’s teaching contract continued at the Aug. 2 Kettering Board of Education meeting. Months after Togliatti was removed from the classroom for what the district later called “unprofessional and disrespectful... Read more »
Alona Skipper, Staff Photographer
August 9, 2011
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Hello, Fairmont! I’m Alona Skipper, and this is my first year on The Flyer staff. I am a junior and have played Varsity Basketball for Fairmont since freshman year. I love listening to music and watching movies with friends. I mostly spend my free time playing basketball and going to Fairmont sporting... Read more »
Rachel Sheidler, Staff Writer/Photographer
August 10, 2011
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Hello! My name is Rachel Sheidler and I’m a junior at Fairmont. This is my first year on The Flyer and I feel so privileged to be on the staff. I’ve lived in the same house in Kettering my whole life. My friends would describe me as hard-working, friendly and quiet. I went to Ascension... Read more »
Jenny Sharpe, Sports Editor
August 11, 2011
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Hey, Fairmont, it’s Jenny Sharpe. This is my first year as a Flyer staff member. I’m a senior and I’m the 3rd period Sports Editor for The Flyer. I play softball competitively all year round. I love spending good times with my friends and family, and they all mean the world to me. My favorite animals... Read more »












