Worthington Angela A. Adrean, Principal Kilbourne Newsletter · Volume XXIV, Issue 2 Worthington Kilbourne Newsletter 3 Important Dates for your Calendar . . . December 1-5 Adopt-a-Child

Volume XXIV, Issue 2 Worthington Kilbourne Newsletter 1

Angela A. Adrean, PrincipalKevin L. Johnson, Assistant Principal

Kenneth W. Nally, Jr., Assistant PrincipalJeffrey M. Todd, Athletic Director

Robert Brown, Dean of StudentsThomas A. Souder, Dean of Students

1499 Hard Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235 614.450.6400 • 614.450.6560 (fax)

Volume XXIV December 2014 Issue 2

Worthington Kilbourne Newsletter

“For the strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is the pack” -- Rudyard Kipling

Sophomores Take Ohio Graduation Tests in March 2015The Ohio Graduation Tests will be given March 16 through 20, 2015, with makeup exams the week of March 23-27. The test is for all current sophomores as well as any juniors and seniors who have not passed a portion of the test.

If you have questions about the test, please use the link below from the Ohio Department of Education:

http://portal.success-ode-state-oh-us.info/

Semester Exams will beDecember 17, 18 & 19

Dear Kilbourne Family,I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends. From my perspective, the excitement was in the air at WKHS the two days prior to Thanksgiving break. Our students were happy, a little more rambunctious than normal and certainly looking forward to time away with family and friends not to mention the scrumptious Thanksgiving feast that awaited them on Thursday.

I took just a few minutes to share a message to all students and staff on Tuesday morning. I encour-DJHG�HYHU\RQH�WR�WDNH�VRPH�WLPH�DORQH�DQG�UHÁHFW�on what they were most thankful for and better yet, share those thoughts with others. So as you gath-ered around the dinner table to enjoy the food and fellowship with your loved ones, I hope your high school child spoke up and shared their thoughts with you and others.

We are so fortunate to live, work and learn in The Worthington City School District. Of course, I am realistic in saying that there are days at Kilbourne that challenge us, but we are “Family” and we sup-port each other through those days and for that, I am thankful.

We have choices in life and we all chose to be con-tributive members of The Worthington Kilbourne Family. I am thankful to be a part of this community and appreciate all that you do for our students and staff.

“When you love what you have,You have everything you need.”

“Dream Big!”Angie Adrean, WKHS Principal

Follow us on Twitter @WKHSWolves

Please see the Exam Week schedule on Page 4

WKHS Attendance Reporting has a New Email Address for Parents to Use7KHUH�LV�D�QHZ�HPDLO�DGGUHVV�IRU�WKH�$WWHQGDQFH�2IÀFH�

[email protected] former email address will still forward messages tem-porarily, but please take note of this new address. It’s a handy way to report your student’s absence or the need to pre-excuse your student for a doctor’s appointment, college visit, or other reason where a student’s absence is known in advance.

If you would rather call about your student’s absence, the 24-hour hotline for leaving a message is 450-6410. To speak with the attendance secretary, call 450-6461.

Last day to add a class for second semester is January 8


Preparation for Semester Exams$V�WKH�ÀUVW�VHPHVWHU�H[DPV�DSSURDFK��SDUHQWV�FDQ�KHOS�your students begin the process of studying for exams. It’s not too early to start!

Many teachers will give students an exam study guide in the coming weeks. Helping your teen set aside a little time each evening to work on the study guide is just one step you can take to help your student prepare for the semester exams. Parents are also good resources to quiz students over material or allow the student to explain concepts to them. Even arranging to have a study group over and providing snacks helps establish the expecta-tion that studying is vital for success on semester exams.

For more information regarding study skills, check out the counselor website at www.wkhscounselors.com Click on Academic, Student Success

How to Pay for College:Financial Aid Presentation Night for Seniors’ Parents; Tues., January 6 at 7:00 pm - WKHS Auditorium

:LWK� WKH� QHZ� )HGHUDO� ÀQDQ-cial aid legislation and these challenging economic times, ÀQGLQJ�PRQH\�IRU�FROOHJH�KDV�become even more important for families, and the process has become even more com-plicated.

Along with general “how to” advice and time lines, the presentation will include a line-by-line FAFSA form expla-nation. The FAFSA form is the federal “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”, which almost every college uses for calculating the expected family contribution (EFC) for each student.

ACT/SAT NewsJuniors should plan on taking ACT and/or the SAT late winter or early spring. WKHS will be hosting an ACT prep course from ZAPS during the week of March 16th to help prepare for the ACT. It would be ideal for students to take the course and then take the ACT on the April 18th administration. More information about the ZAPS course will be sent home late January/early February. Go to www.wkhscounselors.com for links to ACT and SAT reg-istration.

College Credit for Free!Mark your calendar now for the February 9th Academic Options presentation at WKHS. Both parents and stu-dents can learn about Credit Flexibility and the revised program allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school. Under College Credit Plus, the new name, students who meet certain criteria can take col-lege classes for free. The presentation will begin at 7:00 pm in the WKHS auditorium. More information about College Credit Plus and Credit Flexibility can be found on www.wkhscounselors.com.

Semester Exams will be held on December 17, 18 and 19

Please see the Exam Week Schedule on page 5

WKHS Career FairFriday, April 24On April 24th, the counselors will be hosting over 150 SURIHVVLRQDOV�IURP�D�ZLGH�YDULHW\�RI�FDUHHU�ÀHOGV��7KH�Career Fair will be held during the school day and will be open to all WKHS students. We would love to have as many parents as possible attending to represent their FDUHHU�ÀHOGV�� ,Q�DGGLWLRQ��SDUHQWV�FDQ�DOVR�KHOS�E\� LQ-viting friends and family to participate, as well. More information will be provided after the new year.

ACT/Redesigned SAT Startup!A free two-hour test lets students see question types that may appear on the ACT and the redesigned SAT, which will be released in 2016. Students who will graduate in 2017 and beyond are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, but 2016 grads are also welcome, as well. Directions to register will be posted on www.wkh-scounselors.com at the beginning of the second semester. The test will be administered at WKHS on January 26th from 6:30-9:00pm and is presented by Princeton Review.

College Goal SundayFebruary 8 from 2-4 p.m.

Tackle the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on February 8, 2015 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Financial Aid professionals from Ohio colleges and universities will be available at sites throughout the State of Ohio. Visit the RIÀFLDO�ZHEVLWH� to register at the location nearest to you: www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org


Important Dates for your Calendar . . .December1-5 Adopt-a-Child Campaign2-4 Cram & Cocoa, Rm 120 during lunch periods5 Student of the Month 7:25 am 8-10 Adopt-a-Child Campaign9 Holiday Band Concert 7:30 pm15 9:10 LATE START Holiday Assembly 10:30 & 11:25 am15 Choir Concert, “My Soul Rejoices”, 7:30 pm17-19 Semester Exams - Altered class schedules19 Last Day of Grading Period and First Semester22 Winter Break begins: through Monday, Jan. 5

January5 NO SCHOOL- Professional Day6 Classes resume6 College Financial Aid Night 7:00 pm in Aud.8 Last day to add a class12 9:10 LATE START16 Student of the Month 7:25 am in Aud.19 NO SCHOOL - M.L. King Day21 Homeroom: Senior Class Meeting26 8th Grade Curriculum Transition Night 7:00 pm30 & 31 The Secret Garden - Auditorium 7:30pm31 Delaware Area Career Center Applications, Priority Deadline

February2 9:10 Late Start4 Black History Month Assembly6 Student of the Month 7:25 am in Aud. 7 Winter Formal Dance 8-11 pm9 Parent/Teacher conferences 5-8:40 pm Academic Options Night (Credit Flex & College Credit Plus) 7-9:00 pm12 Parent/Teacher conferences 3:30-7:10 pm12 Talent Show 8 pm in Aud.13 NO SCHOOL- Professional Day16 NO SCHOOL- Presidents Day 19 Orchestra Concert - 7:30 pm21 Worthington Science Day 8 am-1 pm @WKHS

March5 Band Concert 7:30 pm6 Student of the Month 7:25 am in Aud.11 Homeroom: Senior Meeting/Graduation info12-14 Harvey 7:30 pm in Aud.14 Wolves/Cards Pancake Day @ TWHS 8:00am-2pm16-18 ACT Prep Course - ZAPS16-20 OGT Tests (Late Start each day grades 9,11,12)17 Choir Concert - 7:30 pm20 End of 3rd Grading Period23 9:10 LATE START23-27 OGT Make-up Tests (Regular Schedule)25 Academic Honors Night, Grades 10-12, 7:00 pm30 Spring Break Begins, through April 3

Next summer, 30 students from WKHS and TWHS are traveling to France and need your help. We are selling $25 Hills Market Gift Cards and the Hills Mar-ket is generously donating 10% of the sales towards our trip.

Please make checks pay-able to The Hills Market. Cards will be delivered in the next few weeks. Email your order to San-drine White, French teacher ([email protected]).

Thank you for your help! Bon Appétit!!!

Worthington High Schools France Trip Fundraiser: Hills Market Gift Cards

State Testing and Graduation for the Class of 2015Results of the fall administration of the Ohio Gradua-tion Test (OGT) should come to the school after Winter Break. Members of the Class of 2015 that still need to pass at least one section of the OGT will have one more opportunity in March 2015 to do so before the end of the current school year. In addition to completing all course-work required by the State of Ohio and the Worthington %RDUG�RI�(GXFDWLRQ��SDVVLQJ�DOO�ÀYH�VHFWLRQV�RI�WKHVH�WHVWV�is required for graduation.

Members of the Class of 2015 that complete all necessary FRXUVHZRUN�EXW�IDLO�WR�SDVV�DOO�ÀYH�VHFWLRQV�RI�WKH�2*7�E\�the end of the current school year have an opportunity to take the OGT during summer school.

In addition, the classes of 2016 and 2017 are also respon-VLEOH�IRU�VXFFHVVIXOO\�SDVVLQJ�DOO�ÀYH�VHFWLRQV�RI�WKH�2KLR�Graduation Test to be eligible to graduate.

If you have any questions about this topic, contact Mr. Johnson at 450-6485.


Semester Exams - December 17, 18 and 19Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s):

Exams will be given December 17-19. The exam schedule is printed below. Students are required to be in attendance during their scheduled exam times each day. At other periods during the day, if your student does not have an exam they are not required to be at school. Academic Intervention Assistants will be available in Room 209. The Library and Com-mons will be open for students that remain on campus to study. Please discuss your expectations of how your student should handle this special exam schedule.

Buses will operate on the normal schedule during exam week; except on Friday, when buses will depart WKHS at noon. In addition, lunch will not be served on Friday; the cafeteria will close at 10:15. Students who are remaining for makeup exams Friday afternoon should plan to bring a packed lunch.

During the semester exams week, parking will be available to students with yearlong parking permits in the designated WKHS student parking areas. Any student parking in staff parking areas or McCord lot will be subject to disciplinary action.

In case school is cancelled due to inclement weather, all tests will be moved back one day. If, for example, school is not in session on Wednesday, December 17, all tests for that day will be moved to the 18th. Tests from the 18th will then move to Friday, December 19th, and Friday’s exams will move to Tuesday, January 6th when we return from winter break. If there were to be a 2-hour delay on any exam day, the 7:45 exam that was missed would be re-scheduled to ÀOO�LQ�WKH��PDNHXS�H[DP�VORW�RQ�WKH�WKLUG�H[DP�GD\�DQG�WKH�EXVHV�ZRXOG�EH�UHVFKHGXOHG�WR�OHDYH�DW��LQVWHDG�RI�noon.

Students: Please see your Dean of Students the week of January 6th for your second semester early release / late ar-rival or lunch validation stickers.

Seniors: Your 2nd semester validation stickers will be available for lunch as well as early release / late arrival.

Juniors: Your 2nd semester validation stickers will be available for early release / late arrival.

Sincerely,

Angie Adrean, Principal

WKHS SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULEDecember 17, 18 and 19, 2014

TIME Wed. (12/17) Thurs. (12/18) Fri. (12/19) 7:45-9:45 Period 2 Period 1 Period 3

9:45-10:00 BREAK BREAK BREAK

10:00-12:00 Period 5 Period 6 Period 4

12:00-12:55 LUNCH LUNCH No LUNCH Provided

1:00-3:00 Period 8 Period 7 Make Up Exams


“CRAM AND COCOA” coming soon…….

WKHS LINK CREW LEADERS will be available to assist all

freshman students with EXAM STUDY TIPS and TUTORING

during lunch periods on December 2, 3, & 4

in Room 120 in The Counseling Center!!!

Please encourage your studentto stop by for valuable study tips and tutoring

and get a delicious cup of hot cocoa, too!!!

Winter Weather Makes Its Way to Central OhioWinter weather has arrived early! Re-member that updates on school closings and activities cancellations are available on local TV and radio stations, and their websites.

Holiday Compassion Project

The WKHS Student Council has conducted a building-wide Holiday Compassion Project since 1992. This service project, referred to as Adopt-a-Kid or Adopt-a-Child, is sponsored and organized by the Student Council, but all WKHS stu-dents have the opportunity to par-

ticipate. Over the past 22 years, this project has raised over $159,000 and provided gifts for 1293 children. First names, ages, and special requests of elementary and middle school children living in the Worthington School District who would probably have a bleak holiday sea-son without our help are gathered from a community outreach group. Because it can be awkward and poten-tially embarrassing for the students involved, the WKHS Adopt-a-Child program is not designed to raise money for the families of students currently enrolled in our building.

Each third-period class at WKHS is asked to “adopt” oneof the children and solicit for contributions. Students atthe Linworth Alternative Program are also part of this project and “adopt” two children. The goal is to raise anaverage of $5.00 per student in order to spend $125 per child. The wrapped gifts, labeled with the child’s name, will be distributed by volunteers from the Dublin- Worthington Rotary Club.

The 2014 Holiday Compassion Project is being conductedfrom November 24 through December 11. If you would care to make a contribution, you may send it to school with your student.

WKHS Mission Statement

Our Mission is to teach all students to act responsibly and think critically and creatively.

$IWHU�VFKRRO�7UDIÀF�*XLGHOLQHVby Kenneth Nally, Assistant Principal

This is a friendly reminder for parents picking up stu-dents in the afternoon. The interior lane closest to the EXLOGLQJ� LV� UHVHUYHG�IRU�EXVHV�DQG�WKURXJK�WUDIÀF�RQO\��No one should stop to pick up students in that lane.

The pickup and dropoff lane is the lane closest to the EDQG� ÀHOG�� 8VLQJ� WKH� YLVLWRU� VSDFHV�� LW� LV� WKUHH� ODQHV�wide. Please keep the outside lane free so that others can get out.

Students should cross to their parents’ cars via the cen-tral crosswalk, and then utilize the median sidewalk. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to streamline the after-school pickup time and keep everyone safe.


The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC): Room 209

Weezy Elliott (English)Ms. Elliott has been the English Intervention Assistantat WKHS since 2004. She assists students with the Eng-lish curriculum, including composition, literary analysis, and grammar review. Ms. Elliott prepares students for the Ohio Graduation Test and provides remedial instruc-tion for students at risk for failing the OGT after the ÀUVW�DWWHPSW��,Q�DGGLWLRQ��VKH�SURYLGHV�VXSSRUW�WR�(QJ-lish Language Learners across the curriculum. Ms. Elliott also works with the Intervention Assistance Team to help identify, construct plans for and follow up with strug-gling students.

Ms. Elliott earned her BA degree from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee and her Education degree from the University of Arizona.

The Teaching and Learning Center is in full swing assisting students with content, skills, and organization. Please remind your student that Room 209 is always open to help students throughout the course of the year.

Meet our Academic Intervention Assistants

Kelly Stork (Social Studies)Ms. Stork is the Social Studies Intervention Assistant. She works individually with students as a supplement to classroom instruction. Ms. Stork coordinates with the social studies teachers to provide additional support in explaining the content, themes, and concepts as well as preparing students for the Ohio Graduation Test. She received her Bachelor’s degree in History from The Ohio State University and attended graduate school at the University of Dayton where she received her teaching license. Ms. Stork worked at the Dayton Early College Academy before joining the staff here at WKHS.

Kim Troutner (Science)Mrs. Troutner is the Science Intervention Assistant. She works with students one-on-one and in small groups to support classroom instruction. Mrs. Troutner helps stu-dents with homework assignments, worksheet comple-tion, problem solving, and review of data collected in labs. Students who miss class and need to make up work come to her for help, as well as students who need ad-ditional explanation of key science concepts. She also provides instruction to students taking and retaking the Science OGT.

Mrs. Troutner earned her BS in Biological Science Educa-tion from Miami University.

Greg Freisner (Math)Mr. Freisner is the Math Intervention Assistant, and helps students with their daily math assignments. He reviews concepts with them in algebra, geometry, and trigonom-etry, and explains basic math problems for students who need additional help in completing their homework. He also helps students prepare for the OGT math test.

Mr. Freisner has been at Kilbourne for 8 years, and has a BS in computer science/engineering from The Ohio State University. Mr. Freisner also attended graduate courses in Applied Statistics at Villanova University and Industrial Engineering at The Ohio State University. He worked in technical sales and engineering support for equipment manufacturing companies for over 26 years. He used mathematic and statistical analysis to optimize manufacturing production in plastic, paper, and energy companies throughout the Midwest. He taught math at a local private school before joining WKHS.

All Academic Intervention Assistants work with students on theirorganizational skills, study techniques, and assignment punctuality.

We look forward to meeting and working with your student!


National Recognition Products LV� KRQRUHG� WR� EH� WKH� RIÀFLDO�graduation product and class ring supplier for Worthington Kilbourne High School. In late October, seniors received a packet which included infor-mation on ordering caps and gowns for graduation. Extra senior packets are available in WKH�RIÀFHV��

Order online: NRPGradOhio.com/3227-08

Orders should be placed by February 17, 2015, all in one order. Everything other than cap and gown will be delivered to your home.

NRP is dedicated to making your experience enjoyable and memorable. Please do not hesitate to contact NRP with any questions, suggestions or concerns:

Email: [email protected] or call (330) 631-4741

Cap & Gown Information for Seniors Share These Dates with your Senior!

January 21 Senior Class MeetingFebruary 4 Red Cross Presentation to SeniorsFebruary 17 Cap & Gown, Announcements DeadlineMarch 11 Senior Class Meeting (Graduation Informa- tion/Diploma Presenter forms)March 25 Academic Honors NightApril 8 Senior Class Meeting in Gym (Campus Safety)April 9/10 Cap & Gown Distribution during lunch per.April 15 Senior Teas/Send-offs at elementary schools in the afternoonApril 22 Senior Homerooms for Senior Surveys May 2 Junior/Senior Prom at Franklin Park Conservatory 8:00-11:00 pmMay 13 Senior Class Meeting in Homeroom; Fines and Fees deadlineMay 13 Senior Recognition Night, 7:30 p.m. in AuditoriumMay 20-21 Senior Final ExamsMay 22 Commencement Rehearsal, 9:00 a.m., WKHS AuditoriumMay 24 Commencement, 4:00 pm at Battelle Grand, Columbus Convention Center

Veterans Day 2014 CommemorationThe Veterans Day Commemoration at Worthington Kilbourne took place in the school library on Thursday, November 6, with eight honored veterans participating.

The veterans shared accounts of their military service with over 600 WKHS students during ÀYH�SHULRG�ORQJ�VHVVLRQV��7KH�:.+6�372�FRQ-tributed decorations, breakfast, and a warm and hearty lunch that was much appreci-ated by the veterans. Bethany Kovick (wife of WKHS Math teacher John Kovick) took for-mal portraits of each veteran and prints and CDs have been provided to each as a token of gratitude from the students, parents, and staff of WKHS.

The veterans are (from left to right):Elliott Grayson, U. S. Army artillery forward observer, WWII European The-DWHU��0LNH�6HJDO��8��6��$UP\��VW�$LUERUQH�5$'$5�3DWKÀQGHU��::,,�(XURSH-DQ�7KHDWHU��*HRUJH�3HWR��8��6��0DULQHV�)LUVW�'LYLVLRQ��::,,�3DFLÀF�7KHDWHU��John Bergmann, U. S. Army codebreaker and undercover operator, WWII; 1RUP�6PLWK��8��6��6LJQDO�&RUSV��::,,�3DFLÀF�7KHDWHU��-RKQ�&XQQLQJKDP��U. S. Navy, Vietnam, aboard USS Galveston (WKHS staff member); Don Lozi-er, U. S. Navy medical corpsman, WWII & Korea, aboard USS Lexington; Don Jakeway, U. S. Army 82nd Airborne, WWII European Theater.


We ran out of the 2014 yearbooks so don’t get left out! Place your order NOW for the 2015 issue!

Buy online at yearbookforever.com

Yearbooks are on sale for $75 until December 31st and then the price goes up to $80.

Don’t miss the opportunity to savor more memories with Senior Ads:

$75 1/4 page$125 1/2 page$250 full page

It’s easy! Just upload your pictures and message online. The yearbook staff will do the rest.Contact Lisa Mullen ([email protected]) or Sue Lively ([email protected]) if you would like a sample ad emailed to you.

The Best WKHS YEARBOOK Ever!

Senior photos are NOT required. Your school ID photo will be used unless you submit your own photo. If you choose, please plan to have your senior photo session scheduled with your photographer early enough to meet this deadline. Please let Yearbook know as soon as possible if you are not able to meet this deadline. If you are in need of just a formal picture to submit to yearbook, please contact Mrs. Mullen. You or your photographer may email the (single) photo to [email protected]. Mrs. Mullen will re-SO\�WR�WKH�VHQGHU�RI�WKH�HPDLO�DV�FRQÀUPDWLRQ�RI�UHFHLSW��,I�\RX�KDYH�\RXU�SKRWRJUDSKHU�HPDLO�LW�WR�her, please ask him or her to copy you on it so you will also receive the reply. If you have not heard back from Ms. Mullen within a week, feel free to inquire or resend. Photo Requirements:a��,QFOXGH�VWXGHQW·V�QDPH�DV�LW�VKRXOG�DSSHDU�LQ�WKH�\HDUERRN��ÀOH�QDPH�H[��-DQH�6PLWK�

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While we do accept hard copies, digital images are preferred.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Senior Photo Submission Deadline: January 30, 2015


The New IB@WKHS Year is Underway!by John Jordan

IB@WKHS had an eventful summer and has hit the ground running this Fall:

During their orientation to the program, IB Year One students volunteered to distribute medals and refreshments follow-ing the Gussstrong/Drewstrong 5K race from WKHS to TWHS.

IB Year Two students have their Creativity-Action-Service “Wolf” Projects underway, and there is a special focus on service within our school. For example, one student is focused on an improved recycling program at WKHS, while another is creating video content WR�KHOS�FHOHEUDWH�WKH�VFKRRO·V�DFFRPSOLVKPHQWV�LQ�LWV�ÀUVW��\HDUV�

IB Year One students have chosen to focus on the issue of global hunger for their Creativity-Action-Service “Pack” Project. They will host two fundraiser meals featuring international “small plates” -- a lunch for the WKHS staff on the last day before Win-ter Break and a dinner for the public prior to the school musical in January. Each dish will feature an ingredient commonly used by the poor in the country of origin and students will share infor-mation about hunger in that country as they serve. Funds raised will be used to support an international hunger relief charity.

IB Year Two students are also hard at work on their Extended Essays. This year’s topics include “The in-WHQGHG� DQG� XQLQWHQGHG� FRQVHTXHQFHV� RI� HFRWRXULVP� RQ� LQGLJHQRXV� FXOWXUHV� RI� &RVWD� 5LFD�µ� ´+RZ� ÀIWK�JHQ-HUDWLRQ� SURJUDPPLQJ� ODQJXDJHV� FDQ� PDNH� FRPSXWLQJ� PRUH� HIÀFLHQW�µ� ´7KH� LPSDFW� RI� WKH� 9LHWQDP� :DU� RQ�the Hippie Movement,” and “How NASA space technology contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.”

All IB science students have begun the Group 4 Project -- an interdisciplinary, collaborative project focused this year RQ� WKH� LPSDFW� RI� ORZ�KHDG�GDPV�DQG�RWKHU� REVWUXFWLRQV� �OLNH� WKH� FRQFUHWH�SLHUV� WKDW� KROG� XS�:.+6�� RQ� VWUHDPÁRZ�and upstream ecosystems. To kick off this project, they visited the Dodridge low-head dam with Otterbein biolo-gist Dr. Michael Hoggarth and the 5th Avenue and Main Street low-head dam removal sites with lead engineer Mr. Bryon Ringley. Investigations on the WKHS Ravine stream will begin this fall and continue through the spring.

The WKHS IB Parent Organization conducted its inaugural meeting in November, with a mission to sup-port WKHS’ IB students with ac-cess to resources, including exper-tise and networking opportunities. Parents in attendance received a primer on the vocabulary of IB and learned how to access a custom-izable set of Google Calendars to help them assist their students in time management and planning.

The winter and spring will bring new challenges as Year One students be-gin Individual Oral Presentations of their memoirs for IB Literature HL and Year Two students conclude

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Encourage your senior to engage in a

Senior Project, 2015(April 20 - May 15)

On November the 12th all seniors received information about Senior Project 2015. Ask your senior to show you the handouts with the project overview and the calendar. Also encourage your senior to complete the yellow Interest form and submit it to Senior Proj-ect Advisor Mr. Miller.

Seniors who engage in senior project say it’s one of the most important experiences of their high school career.

First, they say, it’s real-world application of many things they have learned.

Second, seniors build a valuable network of contacts for summer employment and college internships. Several seniors have received scholarship assistance from internship sites.

Third, because they spend the last four weeks of their senior year on a project, they have no classes to attend during that time, yet are still able to participate in co-curricular ac-tivities. (Those dates above are not a mistake. Seniors who engage in a senior project are done with all their classes on April 17, 2015.)

Project possibilities are virtually endless: -- Veterinary medicine -- Art, art therapy -- Fashion -- Fire Fighting/EMT -- Writing/publications -- Education -- Physical therapy -- Photography -- Finance -- Graphic design -- Law enforcement -- Forensics -- Criminal justice -- Information technology -- Marketing -- Small business -- Dental hygiene -- Medicine

Next Steps:

1. Reserve April 20-May 15 on your calendar for Senior Project.

2. Secure a site and community sponsor and draft your goals.

3. See Mr. Miller immediately to initiate the process.

Senior Project: Learning Beyond Walls and Halls

For additional information contact David Miller ( [email protected] )


PTO News for November/December 2014by Laurie Wirt, PTO President

Our E-Waste Recycling event in October was a huge success! We collected over 13,000 pounds of electronics and received almost $1,000 in donations for our scholarship fund. Many thanks to all who participated, espe-cially our intrepid group of student help-ers –- Deane Elliott, Michael Fisher, Nick +LOO��+\DWW�6FKHQHÀHOG��/XNH�7HIHQG��*DEH�Watson, Tyler Wood, Grace Tefend and Jake Tefend. We could not have done it without you!

A big thank you also to all who donated time and food for the teacher conference night dinner and the Veterans Day event. Our vol-unteers are the best, and both the teachers and the veterans greatly appreciated your

efforts!

Our next PTO meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7pm in Room 120 (off the commons, near the Counseling Center). Please join us! The PTO Membership Form is posted on the PTO page of the WKHS website, and forms may be turned in anytime during the year. Your membership dues donation goes directly to support the many PTO-sponsored activi-ties throughout the school year, such as T-shirts for incoming freshman, Academic Honors Night, Opportunity Grants for teachers, landscaping of the school grounds, Artist of the Year, Academic Signing Day, and teacher appreciation events. PTO also sponsors several scholarships for graduating seniors.

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Participants: Girls 224 Boys 216Marching Band: 96 MembersScholar Athletes: 177 (freshmen not eligible)

Boys Cross CountryKenny Zhang OCC Scholar AthleteDylan Roesch Wolves, Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition

Girls Cross CountryKeira Smith All OCC - 1st Team All DistrictN Dea Gordon All OCC - 2nd TeamCamille Rider All OCC - 1st Team All DistrictMegan Coogan All OCC - Honorable MentionEmily Stoodley All OCC - 1st Team All District All Ohio OCC Scholar Athlete Central District Female Athlete of the YearHana Estice Wolves, Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition

Girls Water PoloCourtney Fisher All State - 1st TeamEmily Bowen All State - Honorable MentionJamie Stegmayer Wolves, Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition

Field HockeyCarolyn Haase All League - 1st TeamAmy Kruzan All League - Honorable MentionAbby Piesenski All League - Honorable MentionEleanor Donaldson Wolves, Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition

Girls VolleyballTEAM OHSVCA ScholarsHailee Wilhelm All OCC - 1st Team All District - 2nd TeamCasey Archual All OCC - Special MentionAlli O’Brien All OCC - Special MentionMackenzie Calvert All OCC - Honorable MentionMolly Hines OCC Scholar Athlete Wolves, Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition

2014 Worthington Kilbourne Athletics Fall Sports Season RecapFootballTEAM State Playoffs-Regional Semi-FinalistLuke Hackathorne All OCC – 1st Team All District – 1st Team This Week Newspaper Super 25 – 1st TeamJoe Davis All OCC – 1st Team All District – 1st TeamDom Brown All OCC – 1st Team All District – 2nd TeamIsaiah Young All OCC – 1st Team OCC Co-Player of the Year All District – 2nd Team This Week Newspaper Super 25 – Honorable MentionJosh Stoner All OCC – 1st Team All District – Special MentionJC Bartok All OCC – 2nd Team All District – 2nd TeamDarius Turner All OCC – 2nd TeamSam Beerman All OCC – 2nd TeamCarson Van Lynn All OCC – 2nd TeamNick Hill All OCC – Special MentionJohnny Mack All OCC – Special MentionDakota Holtzclaw All OCC – Honorable MentionRay Trombetti OCC Scholar Athlete

Boys SoccerTEAM OCC Capital ChampionsTEAM Central District Runner-upTEAM All Districts Academic Award (Cumulative Average 3.0+)

Clark Moats All OCC – 1st Team All District - 1st TeamJustin Jiang All OCC - 1st Team OCC Scholar Athlete All District - 3rd Team All District Scholar Athlete Wolves Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics RecognitionJames Reymann All OCC - 1st Team All District - 3rd Team All District Scholar Athlete Alex Cash All OCC - 2nd TeamGeorge Pearon All OCC - 2nd TeamTrey Flores All OCC - 2nd TeamAlan Brophy All OCC - Special MentionGeorge Watters All OCC - Honorable MentionIan Price All District Scholar AthleteCoach Jon Sprunger Coach of the Year . . . . .continued on next page


2014 Worthington Kilbourne Athletics Fall Sports Season (continued)

Girls SoccerTEAM OSSCA Academic AwardTEAM NSSCA Academic Award

Erin Wesolowski All OCC - 2nd Team Julia Tout All OCC - 1st TeamAnnie Mosca All OCC - 1st Team All District - 3rd TeamAbby Eymann All OCC - Special MentionRylee Miller All OCC - Honorable MentionClaire Chilcoat All OCC - Scholar AthleteMaggie Crozier Wolves, Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition

Girls TennisElizabeth Borchers OCC Scholar Athlete Wolves Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics RecognitionErica Chen All OCC - 4th Team Boys Water Polo Connor Jordan All State - Honorable MentionGrayton Geisman Wolves Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition

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When to Keep Your Child at Home:Your child is too ill to go to school if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

• Temperature above 100 F by mouth (see below) • Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours (see below) • Shortness of breath or has increase in wheezing during normal activity • Has a cough that interrupts normal activity • Pain from an earache, headache, sore throat or recent injury. • Has yellow or green drainage from nose or eye(s) • Rash over body or localized to one area of the body� ��)DWLJXH�DQG�QHHGV�EHG�UHVW��FRPPRQ�ZLWK�ÁX�OLNH�V\PSWRPV�

Students who are sent home with a fever 100 degrees or higher must remain at home until the student is fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication. In most cases this means that students will miss the following school day. Please understand that fevers can rebound within a 24 hour time period and this policy is in the best interest for all students.

Students who are sent home due to vomiting or diarrhea must also stay home for 24 hours to ensure that these symptoms are gone before returning to school.

Please keep your student home when they are sick. It is in the best interest of your student to stay home when they are ill and helps us protect a healthy environment at school for staff and other students.

Please contact me if you have any questions: Julie Garner RN BSN Email: [email protected]

Boys GolfDavid Gorman All OCC - 2nd Team All District - Honorable MentionTate Vanarsdale All OCC - 3rd TeamAlex Coddington Wolves, Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition

Girls GolfMicah Vincent All OCC - 2nd Team All District - 2nd Team Wolves Inc. Sportsmanship/ Integrity/Ethics Recognition Diana Flynn All OCC - 2nd Team All District - Honorable Mention Ashley Flynn All OCC - 2nd Team All District - 3rd TeamAbby Chilcoat All OCC - Honorable Mention All District - Honorable Mention

Community ServiceGirls Volleyball: Volley For The Cure - The team raised over $5,700 for the Susan Komen Foundation by selling W�VKLUWV��UDIÁH��EDNH�VDOH��VLOHQW�DXFWLRQ��DQG�door to door donations.

Field Hockey: Stick it to Cancer - The team raised $3,500 for the Stefanie Spielman Foundation by selling t-shirts, homemade headbands, and a bake sale on the day of the game.

*LUOV�6RFFHU��.LFN�IRU�D�&XUH��%HQHÀWV�/HXNHPLD�Lymphoma Society, raised just over $1,000


Summer Camps at Otterbein

The 2015 Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted and Talented™ at Otterbein University offers rising high school juniors and seniors opportunities for career exploration through a unique program comprised of classes, seminars and work-shops on the arts, sciences and humanities. Taking place in multiple venues throughout Otterbein’s campus, this resi-dential program encourages social interaction and peer discussion so that students can be challenged intellectually and artistically and develop a better understanding of the role of their abilities and talents in their lives and in society.

DATES: June 14-20, 2015 LOCATION: Otterbein University (multiple venues)

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WELCOME DINNER: (for parents and students): Sunday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m

WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMMING WILL INCLUDE: Jeanne Marie Laskas’ Hidden America: From Coal Miners to Cowboys, an Extraordinary Exploration of the Unseen People who Make this Country Work (All students will get a copy); The Cre-ative and Studio Arts (Drawing, Printmaking, Paper Engineering, etc.); Explorations in Science (Environmental Chemis-try, NanoTechnology, The Chemistry of Dyes and Dyeing, etc.); Voice and Movement in Acting; Sustainability

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FOR GENERAL INFORMATION: Call 614-823-1570 or visit www.otterbein.edu/essex

TO REQUEST REGISTRATION FORM, CONTACT:

SUZANNE PALMER, K-12 GIFTED EDUCATION COORDINATOR, WORTHINGTON CITY SCHOOLS, [email protected]

PATRICIA FARRENKOPF, COORDINATOR OF GIFTED EDUCATION, NEW ALBANY-PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS, [email protected]

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