http://www.starbeacon.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 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. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:43:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_287133942.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_287133942.html JEFFERSON — For decades, Jefferson students have been educated in the iconic Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School. But, when the condition of the school quickly declined, a window of opportunity opened itself to the Jefferson community. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:33:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_287133319.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_287133319.html ORWELL — Welcome back, Grand Valley! There was a buzz of energy going around the school the first day back at Grand Valley. Maybe it was the excitement of the students seeing each other again for the first time in three long months, maybe it was the electric hum of the 66 new computers the school had received or maybe it could be the joyful music coming from the new choir director’s room. Whatever the reason, Grand Valley would like to welcome to the high school our new technology and the new choir instructor. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:29:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_287132556.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_287132556.html AUSTINBURG — Two weeks ago, a group of student athletes rang the Grand River Academy victory bell. Last week, the same students rang the bell for the very same reason. These victories were not the normal ones the school has been used to; they were new and unique. For the first time in almost 80 years, Grand River Academy won a football game.Their team is not called the Eagles, as one might think. They are the Ashtabula Heralds. The team was rapidly thrown together when Ss. John and Paul parents realized that they would not be able to field a team this year with the number of boys who went out for the team. They called GRA headmaster, Randy Blum, and because he had always wanted to try football at the academy, gave the idea the go ahead. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:24:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_280165411.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_280165411.html SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP — As the 2009-2010 school year kicked off, Lakeside High School students and faculty were surprised with the presence of the new junior high facility, which opened its doors this fall. This building, however, was not the only new addition to the Lakeside campus. The high school has a new vice principal, Timothy Neal, who was the former athletic administrator. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_280170934.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_280170934.html ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — The new school year has started and there are lots of things going on at Edgewood Senior High. We have new classes and new opportunities. Edgewood has an excellent rating as well. This is sure to be a promising year. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:20:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_280171911.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_280171911.html CONNEAUT — Stephen R. Covey once said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Students at South Ridge Christian Academy are not only instructed with high quality academics but are also taught many character building traits and lessons. Realizing that though book learning is important, some things are better “caught” than taught. The “main thing” at SRCA has been to equip students with a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities. With this in mind, SRCA students and staff put actions to their words by serving their community on Sept. 25. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_259173017.html http://www.starbeacon.com/momentum/local_story_259173017.html WEEKENDER for Sept. 18, 2009: It all started at work, when two guys talked about the musical talents of their children.