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Across our Classrooms

Fishel earns master’s degree from Emporia State University

EMPORIA, Kan. — Sarah E. Fishel of Salem graduated on Dec. 16 with a master’s of science degree in mathematics from Emporia State University

Dennis Mullin, vice chair of the Kansas Board of Regents, spoke during both ceremonies. Patrick Martin, professor of art and 2017 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor, addressed the undergraduates.

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Wilson receives master’s degree from Ashland University

ASHLAND — Erica Wilson of East Palestine received a master’s of business administration degree during Ashland University’s commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16. Wilson majored in executive management.

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Fullum graduates with honors from Coastal Carolina Univ.

CONWAY, S.C. — Khylea Fullum of Columbiana graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration in marketing during commencement exercises held Dec. 15 at Coastal Carolina University. More than 700 students were candidates for graduation in the ceremony held at the H.T.C. Student Recreation and Convocation Center on campus.

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Crowe, Smith earn dean’s list at Marietta College

MARIETTA — More than 100 Marietta College students were named to the fall 2017 dean’s high honors list, which features any full-time student completing at least 15 credit hours with a grade point average of 3.75 or better in a given semester. Area students include:

Michael Crowe of New Springfield, a graduate of Springfield High School, majoring in international leadership and international business.

Sydney Smith of Sebring, a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, majoring in biology.

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Columbiana students raise donations for food bank

COLUMBIANA — A friendly competition at Columbiana High School ended with a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of 991 pounds of food. High school senior Mandy Moreschi came up with the theme for the food drive, “The No Hunger Games.” Grades were broken into districts. Boxed food items counted as positive points and students could “can” another district by bringing in canned food items. “I think we did a really good job, and I’m really proud of our results because it means a lot to me, and our school too,” said Moreschi. (Submitted photo)

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Boggs recognized during Marietta College grad celebration

MARIETTA — Marietta College’s Alex Boggs of East Liverpool was one of approximately 35 students who was recognized during the annual December graduation celebration on Dec. 10. Boggs earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. Boggs will receive the diploma after March 1 as the college only hands out diplomas at the May commencement ceremony. Boggs is a graduate of Beaver High School.

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Witherow completes internship at the Cleveland Clinic

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS — Conner Witherow of Columbiana, who is pursuing a bachelor’s of science degree at John Carroll University (JCU), has completed an internship in molecular cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic. Witherow attended Columbiana High School and will graduate from John Carroll in 2018.

The John Carroll University-Cleveland Clinic Summer Research Program is a highly selective program that provides JCU students with the opportunity to explore their interest in biomedical research through a paid internship. The interns are sponsored by Cleveland Clinic researchers.

The JCU students work full-time for 10 weeks during the summer and many students continue to work part-time in research labs during the academic year.

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Canfield High School earns state distinction

CANFIELD — Canfield High School has been named the Ohio state winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a program that encourages teachers and students to solve real-world issues in their community using classroom skills in Science, Technology, Engineering And Math (STEAM).

Canfield High School is among the nation’s 51 state winners (representing all 50 states and Washington, D.C.) and will receive a minimum of $25,000 in Samsung technology for their achievement, and the 10 schools that progress to the national finalist stage will compete for the next round of prizes. The state winners were selected from thousands of schools representing communities across the country. Each state winner will create a video showcasing their proposed solution to the local problem – all with a share of $2 million on the line.

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Columbiana students help out with a Giving Tree

COLUMBIANA — It’s not decorated with traditional Christmas ornaments, in fact, ornaments are made out of colored construction paper. It’s one thing that makes the Giving Tree at Joshua Dixon Elementary unique, but the best feature of this Christmas tree: the families it’s helping this holiday season.

Joshua Dixon Elementary’s Giving Tree has provided more than 2,700 gifts since it started in the 2007-08 school year. The Giving Tree supports students in all three school buildings in Columbiana. This year, the Giving Tree will help 11 families and provide 320 gifts.Thanks to the generosity of so many, every ornament on the tree has been taken.

The tree featured ornaments with a child’s gender, age, sizes and interest. Whoever took an ornament, purchased the gift indicated on the the ornament, wrapped the item and returned it to the school, with the ornament. When a child receives the gift, the tag says it’s from Santa.

The school wants to thank everyone who supported the Giving Tree: the Joshua Dixon Community, Columbiana community members, Columbiana Rotary, Gamma Eta Sorority, Siembida and Boggs Philanthropic Foundation and Linemen with Ohio Edison from Salem, Ohio. Families received the gifts on Dec. 18.

The Fraternal Order of Police Quaker Lodge 88 out of Salem also helped out with the Giving Tree, by giving each family a $50 gift card to Walmart. The lodge is also making a monetary donation to the school. The money will be used to pay off unpaid lunch accounts.

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