Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Two Summit County judges and their family remember their late daughter with a foundation that provides scholarships and assistance to community members in need.
Proceeds from a memorial run in Akron this week will go toward the The Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Foundation to give scholarships and assistance to community members in Summit County. In mid-February, Judges Thomas and Linda Tucci Teodosio lost their daughter, Andrea, 22, in a skiing accident. Andrea was a 2010 graduate of John Carroll University and graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School in 2006. Andrea's parents are both Summit County Common Pleas Court Judges, Mr. Teodosio in the General Division and Mrs. Teodosio in the Juvenile Division. They reside in Munroe Falls and established the Andrea Teodosio Foundation in her memory. This Saturday, July 9, the second annual Summit County Italian Festival run/walk will benefit the …
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
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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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
“Our preparation now will determine our success later."
Ryan Hamilton of Stow, son of Karen and Thomas Hamilton, will be recognized during graduation Thursday for being one of the top 10 students in the 2011 class. Recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction, he received the Rotary Achievement Award, PTSA Academic Award and was a member of the National Honor Society where he served as a tutor. Musically, Ryan was a Marching Band Squad Leader and enjoyed playing drums in the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Musical Pit Orchestra and String Orchestra. Ryan was also a member of the cross country team and lettered in volleyball. Ryan is planning to attend the University of Chicago where he will focus on two of his favorite subjects: mathematics with a specialization in economics. He is looking …
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Read why this featured honors student wants to major in engineering and math.
Hilary Feskanin, daughter of John and Sharon Feskanin of Stow, will be recognized during graduation Thursday for being one of the top 10 students in the 2011 class. A member of the cross country team since freshman year, Hilary served as team manager her senior year. She also ran the one-mile and two-mile in track and took up swimming as a member of the swim team her senior year. Hilary was a member of the National Honor Society and enjoyed playing the trumpet for eight years in the marching and concert bands. Hilary plans to attend the University of Dayton and major in engineering with a minor in mathematics. “I’m interested in alternate fuel sources such as solar energy,” she said. “I think it’s going to be a big part of our future and I…
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This top Stow-Munroe Falls honors student is considering leaving the country to continue his education.
William Thorsson, son of Robert and Lynn Thorsson of Stow, doesn’t just talk about leadership, he lives it out. During his four years at the high school, William was president of National Honor Society, treasurer for the Speech and Debate team, treasurer for the Interact Club (“a teenage version of Rotary,” he explains), Academic Challenge competitor and tennis team member. He participated in the Stanford University Education Program for Gifted Youth, where he took three weeks of summer studies in discrete mathematics. Outside of school, William has served as a captain and participant for the Stow Relay For Life, raising more than $1,600 for the American Cancer Society during a five-year period. William is looking forward to majoring in …
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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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Check out the Stow Patch photo of the day to find out how much money was raised for the band.
In only a few hours May 23, more than $600 was raised for the Stow-Munroe Falls Band Booster Association at the McDonald's in Stow. The money will benefit the band program in grades 5 -12. The money will be used toward paying for things like chaperones, band camp and purchasing new instruments.
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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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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Nominate someone for the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce Friend of the Community Award by June 6.
For the first time in 22 years, the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce is turning to the community to solicit nominations for its 2011 Friend of the Community Award. The annual award was created by the chamber in 1989 to recognize service by an individual who has given exceptional time and talent to the communities of Stow or Munroe Falls. Even though the award is designed to recognize non-chamber members, nominations for recipients have always been sought only from chamber members. Doris Stewart, chamber executive director, said this year the organization concluded it was time to ask the public for help in finding the perfect honoree. “We decided there are probably some stories out there that we don’t know – some shining stars we aren’…
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The team lost by 8 runs Monday.
The Stow-Munroe Falls Lady Bulldog Softball team's tournament season ended Monday with a loss to Hudson 1-9. The team plays again tonight in it's final game against Nordonia away at 4:30 p.m.
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Anthony L. Martinez
10:57 am on Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Many thanks to McDonalds for hosting this fund-raiser, to Mrs. Galioto for coordinating it, to Mrs. Gopp for the photo, to the band members that showed up to play, and to Mrs. Sandman for working the drive-thru window! Also to all the folks that showed up from 5pm to 8pm in support of the band program; couldn't do it without you! Tony Martinez more ›