Graduation was at E.J.Thomas Performing Arts Hall May 26, 2011.
Stow-Munroe Falls High School seniors gathered with friends and family to celebrate commencement ceremonies at E.J. Thomas Hall. Click here for more information on the class of 2011 and the top 10 honors students. Post your free graduation announcements on Stow Patch here.
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Commencement ceremony will be at E.J. Thomas Hall tonight.
In 1998, they were Kindergartners. This Thursday evening, 443 seniors will walk across the stage and become the 102nd graduating class of Stow-Munroe Falls High School. The commencement ceremony will be at E.J. Thomas Hall in front of a standing room only crowd at 7:30 p.m. Superintendent Dr. Russ Jones will give the keynote address. The top 10 honor students will be recognized during the ceremony as each one gives a short presentation for the entire student body. Anthony Horton, principal for sophomores and seniors at the high school, said the senior class of 2011 is filled with success stories. “We had three National Merit finalists,” said Horton. “One student had a perfect ACT score. Many students had full rides to different colleges …
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Julie would like to study in Ireland while in college and hopes to become a judge one day.
Julie Rooney, daughter of Tim and Janet Rooney of Munroe Falls, is being recognized as one of the top 10 students from the Stow-Munroe Falls class of 2011 on Thursday at graduation. Describing herself as a competitive, fun-loving intellectual, Julie was a member of the National Honor Society and the varsity basketball and softball teams during her four years at the high school. She was recognized by the Breakfast Optimist Club of Cuyahoga Falls with the Youth Appreciation Award and also received the Stow Booster Athletic Commitment Award. Julie is looking forward to majoring in pre-law studies at Denison University, where she has received the Mary Carr Memorial Scholarship. She hopes to become a judge one day. Noting her Irish roots, …
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Find out, in one word, what Zach is most looking forward to in college.
Zach Halasz, son of Sue and Dave Halasz of Stow, describes himself as a "rational and deep-thinking" man. During his four years at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, Zach was a member of the National Honor Society, Latin Club, Academic Challenge and the Speech and Debate team. He played in both the marching and concert bands, where he served as president his senior year. During his junior and senior years, Zach was a cast member in the class plays. The summer before his senior year, Zach was selected to participate in Buckeye Boys State, a week-long leadership camp at Bowling Green State University. Zach plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and major in computer science. He has received the University Achievement …
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Find out what Ivy League school Galen is attending this fall.
Galen Marchett, son of Vincent and Pennie Marchetti of Stow, describes himself as a "gentleman and a scholar." (We're pretty sure he's read Catcher in the Rye.) During his high school years, Galen was a member of the National Honor Society, swim team and marching and concert bands, where he played the alto saxophone. He is a proud recipient of the Harvard Book Award, a select recognition given out by Harvard Alumni for academic excellence. A National Merit Scholarship Corp. recipient, Galen plans to attend Cornell University and major in physics. “I am looking forward to conducting research in college,” he said. “Physics is very logical, very in-depth. It’s the basis for most science.” In the days before graduation May 26, Stow Patch will…
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See what three scholarships this student was awarded at The Ohio State University.
Stow resident Colin Anderson, son of Keith and Charla Anderson, will be recognized during graduation Thursday for being one of the top 10 students in the 2011 class. Colin was a member of the National Honor Society and the Speech and Debate team, where he earned the title of the 2010 Congressional Debate District Champion. He enjoyed playing the trumpet in the marching band for four years and concert band for eight years. Colin plans to major in aerospace engineering at The Ohio State University, where he has been awarded the Morrill Excellence Scholarship, Maximus Scholarship and the Engineering Dean’s Award. A self-admitted "critical thinker and avid learner," he said he is looking forward to expanding his base of knowledge at The Ohio …
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On May 20, Stow-Munroe Falls High School had its annual Prom Promise for the senior class.
Stow-Munroe Falls High School had its annual Prom Promise May 20 and decided to add a few new recreations to make sure that the point of sober driving hit home with everyone in attendance.
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Find out what subject Matthew plans to major in at Kent State University after graduating at the top of his class at Stow-Munroe Falls High School this year.
Matthew Toro, son of Michael and Villa Toro of Stow, will be recognized during graduation Thursday for being one of the top 10 students in the 2011 class. During his time at the high school, Matthew was a member of the cross country team for three years and the track and field team for two years, where he ran distance. He played percussion in both the marching and concert bands and was a cast member in the senior class play. He enjoyed participating in Poetry Out Loud, a national recitation of poetry in front of other people. Matthew plans to major in history at Kent State University, where he was awarded a Trustee Scholarship, Honors Scholarship, Honors Residence Scholarship and the Oscar Ritchie Memorial Scholarship. History, he said…
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In honor of Stow-Munroe Falls High School graduation ceremony on May 26, Stow Patch is pleased to recognize the top 10 honors students from the graduating class of 2011.
Abby Gresser of Stow, daughter of Mark and Mary Ellen Gresser, will be recognized during graduation Thursday for being one of the top 10 students in the 2011 class. She was a National Merit Finalist as well as a member of the National Honor Society. Abby enjoyed her role as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The Stohion, during her senior year and was a cast member in the junior and senior class plays. Outside of school, Abby volunteers her time on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's Polar Express holiday train ride program, where she is an elf and reads The Polar Express to the “North Pole-bound" train passengers. Abby plans to attend Wright State University, where she was awarded the Wright State National Scholarship, covering …
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