http://www.starbeacon.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:27:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_322142053.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_322142053.html ANDOVER — Annie has left the “Big Apple” and traveled to Pymatuning Valley in time for the fall show. Starting on Friday, students across Laker nation will star in the upcoming performance of the Broadway play “Annie Junior.” In each school anticipation for the big event has been building during the past three months. Maribeth Miltner, the director and music teacher at Pymatuning, expressed great enthusiasm when chatting about the play. Miltner said she chose the play “Annie” because it takes place in the Great Depression. This aspect mirrors our current economic situation. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:23:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_322142320.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_322142320.html ASHTABULA — There will be a “murder” in the Ss. John and Paul cafeteria on Friday and Saturday. The high school will be presenting its first dinner theater in several years. The production is a murder mystery entitled “Café Murder,” written by Nathan Hartswick and directed by Charlotte Kline with a cast exclusively of women from the senior class. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_322141732.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_322141732.html GENEVA — The first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year has ended and a new grading period has begun, giving rise to a whole array of Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities at Geneva High School.The GHS Drama Department promises two hours of nostalgia and entertainment when it stages “It’s A Wonderful Life,” adapted from the film by Frank Capra. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:15:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_320231635.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_320231635.html Members of the Kingsville Elementary School Student Council surprised the family of fifth-grader Dylan Christian Monday morning with a check for $2,096.41. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:09:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_315140848.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_315140848.html AUSTINBURG — “I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve,” wrote the German theologian Albert Schweitzer. On the Grand River Academy campus for this 2009-2010 school year, one of many focuses will be that of community involvement and service. Throughout the past few years, GRA has been able to be involved with many different community activities, events and projects. This year, the GRA staff and students are planning even more ways to involve the school with the local area. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:03:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_315140230.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_315140230.html ORWELL — It is that time of year again for Grand Valley – time for the fall play that is. Grand Valley High School will be putting on the show M.A.S.H. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Auditeria. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:57:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_315135701.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_315135701.html JEFFERSON — As October comes rolling to an end, so do high school fall sports. For most athletes, this ending of one season means the beginning to another. However, before they start lacing up the basketball shoes, most Jefferson girls take a week and suit up for battle on the gridiron. Football? Yes, the annual Junior/Senior Girls Powder Puff game is a fall tradition that Jefferson always marks on its calendars.  Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_308125503.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_308125503.html SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP — Making a difference is one of the most important responsibilities a person has in his or her lifetime. Without the good deeds that warmhearted people do every day, the world would be at a loss.“Volunteering does as much for the person helping as it does for the person in need,” said principal Sylvia Atkinson. “It’s, in a sense, our purpose in this world.” Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_308125103.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_308125103.html ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — Volleyball was the game; breast cancer awareness was the aim. The Edgewood Warriors faced the Ss. John and Paul Heralds on the Warrior’s court for a volleyball match Oct. 13. However, this wasn’t an ordinary match; it was the Volley for the Cure. Even though the Warriors stood victorious, the true winners were those who have battled breast cancer. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:48:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_308124010.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_308124010.html CONNEAUT — Summer has quickly slipped into autumn and autumn is fading into winter as the last of the leaves settle to the ground. Yet, at South Ridge Christian Academy there is a bright spot that also coincides with this time of year. It is the annual Missions Conference. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_301135248.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_301135248.html CONNEAUT — This year, the students of Conneaut High School came back to many changes. Former athletic director, Dawn Zappitelli, moved up to fill the position of principal. This left a vacancy in the athletic director’s position which was filled by Joel Taylor, former government teacher and baseball coach.When Zappitelli was asked what she enjoyed most about being principal, she said, “I like being more involved with all the student activities.”In addition to new administration members, the students of CHS also came back to classes that were not previously offered. Some of these new classes include Statistics, Chemistry II, Yoga and Fitness and Current Events. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:45:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_301134501.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_301134501.html JEFFERSON — There was a feeling of fellowship in the hallways of the Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School on Oct. 13 and 14 as the school held its annual fall blood donation drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Officials said 232 students donated and collected 182 pints of blood this year, a record for the school. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_294145100.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_294145100.html GENEVA — The leaves have begun to change colors and the plants and flowers are beginning to fade away. The new school year has come and students and faculty at Geneva High School are ready to greet it. New faculty at GHS this year include French teacher Shannon Dalton, math teacher Amie Irving and learning disability tutor Katie Malasky. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_294144609.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_294144609.html ASHTABULA — This year Ss. John and Paul has the pleasure of hosting Florian Liebhardt, a foreign exchange student from Iffeldorf, Germany. Florian is the youngest son of August Liebhardt, a realtor and property developer, and Michaela Liebhardt, the vice mayor of Iffeldorf. He has two brothers and two sisters. Florian’s host parent is Beverly Pitt, who also hosted his sister, Stephanie Liebhardt, in 1995. “Flo” is very shy, but he likes living with Mrs. Pitt. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:43:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_294144137.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_294144137.html ANDOVER — The popular Aerosmith song says, “We’re back in the saddle again,” only this year at Pymatuning Valley, we have some new riders. The Pymatuning Valley community has welcomed a new superintendent, Alex Geordan, and a new high school principal, Van McWreath.