2010 grads ‘walk’ into the next chapter

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June 4, 2010 • written by Amanda Feairheller  
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More than 550 Fairmont High School seniors crossed the stage at the Nutter Center on Thursday, June 3, and became Fairmont graduates. The Class of 2010 went out with style in an evening marked by lots of accolades, laughter, hugs and the tossing of mortarboards into the air at the end. Fairmont’s 27th... Read more »

Bremer & Wagner say it’s time to move on

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May 28, 2010 • written by Kaydee Miller  
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Every so often people move on to a new phase in their life. Some phases are harder than others, like choosing a college or starting a new job. Later down the road, people have the chance to sit back, relax and retire. Two Fairmont High School teachers have decided that time has come. After 37 years... Read more »

Roush Hall of Fame inducts three retired teachers

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May 19, 2010 • written by Molly Becker  
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On Tuesday, May 18, three deserving educators were inducted into the Chester A. Roush Educational Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. The three teachers honored were Bill Jackson, Carl “Skip” Stiles and Sandra “Sandy” Lawson Stremel. Bill Jackson received his bachelor’s... Read more »

Fairmont students present modern fairy tale to elementary schools, community

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May 14, 2010 • written by Kevin O'Donnell  
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Community members can see Fairmont High School students performing Judy Wolfman’s “The Golden Goose” at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, in the Recital Hall at the high school.  Admission is $3 for students, children and senior citizens and $5 for adults. The cast performed the play... Read more »

National Honor Society inducts 65 juniors

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May 11, 2010 • written by Kevin O'Donnell  
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Sixty-five members of the Class of 2011 were inducted into the National Honor Society on May 13 at a ceremony in the Fairmont High School auditorium.  The new inductees are Candace Baird, Sarah Behm, Jennifer Belt, Brian Bendel, Caleb Berlon, Paige Borek, Sarah Bostic, Emily Brandenburg, Nick Braun,... Read more »

IB students raise money for Heifer International

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April 24, 2010 • written by Natalie Wolfe  
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The International Baccalaureate Class of 2010 is collecting money for the Heifer International organization. The IB program students are required to do a Creative Action Service project that allows the students to work on an international problem. They chose to work with Heifer International, a humanitarian... Read more »

Mississippi school cancels prom due to lesbian couple; could it happen here?

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April 24, 2010 • written by Paqui Toscano  
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As the end of April draws near, more and more students at Fairmont High School are getting excited about prom, the dance most students consider the highlight of their high school experience. However, a high school in Mississippi has grabbed the national stage this year as the time for prom gets closer... Read more »

Aracri to take reins of Fairmont football program

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April 22, 2010 • written by Kyle Ratliff & Kelly Hart  
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Fairmont Athletic Director Brian Donoher confirmed Thursday, April 22, that Andy Aracri was offered and has accepted the head football coach position at Fairmont High School.  He replaces Brian Blevins, who resigned earlier this spring to take a coaching position at Wayne High School. Aracri has been... Read more »

Fairmont Engineering students take first place in design challenge

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March 22, 2010 • written by Jessica Parrett  
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On Feb. 17, Fairmont seniors Brian Catrine, Bill Timmer and Brandon Wehner won first place in the Ohio Real World Design Challenge at Metro Early College High School in Columbus. The three Fairmont Career Tech students participate in the Project Lead the Way Engineering Program at Fairmont and decided... Read more »

District fears ‘damaging cuts’ if levy vote fails

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March 19, 2010 • written by Paqui Toscano  
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When Kettering voters go to vote on May 4, they’ll find a new 6.9-mill school operating levy on the ballot. School officials know the economy is tough and it’s not the best time to try to pass a levy, but they say it’s essential to pass it now. “I don’t want us to have to go to the community... Read more »

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