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Winners of the special Kiwanis Club awards pose after the 57th Scholastic Recognition Program on Tuesday. From left, are Zachary Ballenger (most outstanding), Sarah Lord (most outstanding), Zynnia Peterson (most outstanding KCCC), Chase Holdener (best academic), Josephine Noonan (best academic), Herbert Meyer (most dedicated) and Clare Mazzei (most dedicated).
“The Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club is proud to sponsor this awards program which recognizes both excellence and academic achievement of students from Mount Vernon High School,” said Diane Goodrich, chairperson of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon’s Vocational Guidance Committee. “We’re looking to these students as future leaders. …We’re really proud of the achievements that they have made so far.”
Guest speaker John M. Berry, president of Central Ohio Technical College, shared his top 10 secrets of college success. He advised students to take control of their experiences, be selective with their professors, attend and participate in class, adjust their attention span, study hard, always answer the question the professor asks, utilize practice tests, connect with their professors and know your major on the way in.
Most importantly, Perry urged students to “pursue your passion, whatever it is you want to do, whoever it is you want to become.”
Thirty juniors and 31 seniors received certificates for being in the top 10 percent of their class.
Afterwards, more than 80 awards of $50 each were presented for excellence in a particular course or for showing promise in a future career field.
“One of the purposes of Kiwanis is to serve the youth in our community and we feel that one of the ways that we can do that is to recognize a wide variety of students who have excelled in a particular field,” said Goodrich.
Seven students received special honors and a $100 award. Herbert Meyer and Clare Mazzei won the Male and Female Most Dedicated awards; Chase Holdener and Josephine Noonan won the male and female Best Academic awards; Zynnia Peterson won the KCCC Most Outstanding award; Sarah Lord received the Female — Most Outstanding Award; and Zachary Ballenger won the Male — Most Outstanding Award.
“We’re proud of our school system and these young achievers,” said Nancy Vail, who presented an award on behalf of the Mount Vernon City Council.
“I think I speak for everyone when I say thank you parents for raising such wonderful children,” said Judge Richard Wetzel before presenting two awards.
Goodrich closed the ceremony with a 20-word reminder to all in the audience.
“I recently read some advice and I think it’s probably appropriate regardless of our stage in life,” she said. “Be kind, work hard, stay humble, smile often, stay loyal, be honest, never stop learning, always be thankful and love.”
2019 KIWANIS SCHOLASTIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM
| Donor | Recipient | Award Category |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew & Colleen Clarkson | Noah Humphrey | PreCalculus |
| Andrew & Colleen Clarkson | Taryn King | Student Going into Music |
| Ariel Corporation | Matthew Bien | Earth Science |
| Ariel Corporation | Clare Mazzei | Female Most Dedicated |
| Ariel Corporation | Chase Barron | Geology |
| Ariel Corporation | Daniel Pastor | Geometry |
| Ariel Corporation | Herbert Meyer | Male Most Dedicated |
| Ariel Corporation | Christopher Hull | Student Going into Computer Science |
| Ariel Corporation | Jonathan Crow | Student Going into Engineering |
| Ariel Corporation | Noah Stephens | Student Going into Engineering |
| Bob & Kathy Atwell | Caleb Blubaugh | Physical Science |
| Bruce & Jill Hawkins | Deseray Moore | Student Going into Social Work |
| Bruce & Kathy White | Kayley Wiles | Student Going into Health Field |
| Cameron & Christine Keaton | Mehmet Ali Schubel | English |
| Cameron & Christine Keaton | Angelia Fuscaldo | Student going into Science |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Max VanFossen | Industrial Technology |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Zynnia Peterson | KCCC Most Outstanding |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Collin Sager | Metal Fabrication |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Ryan Yarger | Student Going into Computer Engineering |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Nathanael Cook | Student Going into Computer Engineering |
| Chad Nichols | Kenneth Doyle | Computer Network Technology |
| Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston | Owen Decatur | AP Biology |
| Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston | Sophia Percy | Biology I |
| Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston | Matthew Dinnen | Calculus |
| Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston | Taryn King | College Prep/Algebra Review |
| Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston | Ian Thoen | START |
| Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston | Charles Mayville | Student Going into Economics |
| D.C. Tax Service | Andreas Kladias | Student Going Into Math |
| David Greer | Ethan Teet | Chemistry I |
| Dick & Peggy Mavis | Charles Bonham | Student Going into International Management |
| Dick & Peggy Mavis | Mary Troy | Student Going into Veterinary Science |
| Dr and Mrs David Pressler | Victoria Baker | Orchestra |
| Dr James Edick | Madeline Henricksen | American History |
| Dr James Edick | Summer Wiford | Family & Consumer Science |
| Drs Forcyce & Margie Bennett | Andreas Kladias | Statistics |
| Dumbaugh Insurance | Lily Burnside | Student Going into Business |
| First-Knox National Bank | Blake Ward | Algebra I |
| Flappers Bar and Grill | Brandon Edwards | CBI |
| Flappers Bar and Grill | Rayne Lynds | CBI 10 @ KCCC |
| Gordona Dental | Leslie Vincelet | Student Going into Dental Hygiene |
| Herald's Appliances | Sarah Day | Student Going into Business |
| In Memory of Anna Quinn Denzer Emerson, PhD | Rachel Murray | Student Going into Psychology |
| In Memory of Clarke Carney | Meghan Foos | Psychology |
| James & Diane Goodrich | David Parsons | Culinary Arts |
| James & Norma Jean Gastin | Abigail Wagner | Physical Education |
| Jerry Simon | Wyatt Karns | Student Going into Special Education |
| Jim & Ana Ronk | Hayden Baker | World History |
| John & Mary Ann Lambert | Sarah Lord | Female Athlete - Highest GPA |
| John & Sharon Booth | Kassandra Metcalfe | Early Childhood Education |
| Kiwanis Past Presidents | Jacob Walton-Keys | Automotive Technology |
| Kiwanis Past Presidents | Sarah Lord | Female - Most Outstanding |
| Kiwanis Past Presidents | Jonathan Pastor | KAP Spanish |
| Knox Community Hospital | Syvannah Payne | Student Going into Nursing |
| Knox Community Hospital | Harrison Ogle | Student Going into Pre-Med |
| Knox County Foundation | Marshall Smith | Band |
| Knox County Foundation | Logan Kelling | Outstanding JROTC |
| Mark & Denise Ramser | Zachary Ballenger | Male - Most Outstanding |
| Mark & Pat Bennett | Alyse Ladig | Vocational Agriculture |
| Modern Builders Inc | Samantha Davis | Pre-Professional Mentorship |
| Mohican Sports Medicine & Rehab | Devin Campbell | Sports Medicine and Exercise Sciences |
| Mohican Sports Medicine & Rehab | Maygan Newcomb | Student Going into Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Mount Vernon City Council | Sara Landon | AP/Government/Comparative Government |
| Mount Vernon City School Administration | Josephine Noonan | Female - Best Academic |
| Mount Vernon City School Administration | Julianna Burcham | French |
| Mount Vernon City School Administration | Chase Holdener | Male - Best Academic |
| Mount Vernon City School Administration | Jacklyn Heaton | Student Going into Education |
| Mount Vernon City School Administration | Andreas Kladias | Student Going into Education |
| Mount Vernon City School Administration | Michelle Sant | Student Going into Education |
| Mount Vernon City School Administration | Taylor Henson | Teacher Academy |
| OAPSE Local 470 (Mike Lang) | Isaiah Mickley | Building Trades |
| OAPSE Local 470 (Mike Lang) | Kathryn Priest | Careers and Construction |
| Ohio Eastern Star Home | Abigail Plants | Student Going into Health Field |
| Peooples Bank of Gambier (Noelle Walton) | Charles Mayville | Latin |
| Psi Iota Xi-Beta Upsilon | Jacklyn Heaton | Art |
| Psi Iota Xi-Beta Upsilon | Megan Chamberlin | Vedette |
| Psi Iota Xi-Beta Upsilon | Leslie Bell | Vocal Music |
| Randy & Linette Porter-Metler | Zynnia Peterson | Digital Media & Software Development |
| Randy & Linette Porter-Metler | Trenton Davis Lee | Precision Machining |
| Rev Scott Sharpes | Brianna Small | Key Club Outstanding Member |
| Richard & Diana Wetzel | Curtis Erlandson | Debate |
| Richard & Diana Wetzel | Corinne Eutsey | Student Going into Criminal Justice |
| Robert & Elisabeth Meier | Marissa Hauke | Algebra II |
| Robert & Elisabeth Meier | Mary Troy | Physiology |
| Ron & Candace Fox | Zachary Broeren | Physics |
| Sam & Paula Barone | Chase Holdener | Male Athlete - Highest GPA |
| Snyder Funeral Homes | Billy Jackson | Hospitality & Facility Care |
| Snyder Funeral Homes | Michelle Sant | In The Know |
| Snyder Funeral Homes | Malcom MacDonell | KAP/AP Chemistry II |
| Snyder Funeral Homes | Carson Carpenter | Student Going into Exercise Science |
| The Laurels of Mount Vernon (Curtis Farlee) | Madison Neale | Health Technologies |
| The Laurels of Mount Vernon (Curtis Farlee) | Kristyn Conrad | Student Going into Biochemistry |
| The Laurels of Mount Vernon (Curtis Farlee) | Averey Bell | Student Going into Biochemistry |
| The Laurels of Mount Vernon (Curtis Farlee) | Richard Roman | Student Going into Nursing |
| The Laurels of Mount Vernon (Curtis Farlee) | Erika Conant | Student Going into Pre-Med |
| The Spotlight Center (Katie Delozier) | Hanna Sims | Student Going into Art |
| Town and Country Garden Club | Brandy Thompson | Landscape Design & Management |
| Town and Country Garden Club | Ashley Parsons | Student Going into Biology |
| Town and Country Garden Club | Mia Craigo | Student Going into Environmental Science |
| Town and Country Garden Club | Elizabeth Gifford | Student Going into Sustainability |
| Women of The Moose Chapter 100 | Lacey Blubaugh | College U Business |
