Officers for 2008-2009
President: Terri Kelley
Vice-President:
Secretary: Tina Lowery
Treasurer: Richard Willoughby
Meetings
Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.. Meetings are held in the Board of Education room at the Willard Middle School. Normally, there are no meetings in December, June and July. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings.
Membership Form and Contact Information
To support academics and become a member of the Willard Academic Boosters Club, please print out a Membership Form, fill it out, and mail it back to the address shown on the form. Checks should be made payable to Willard Academic Boosters Club. There are several levels of membership and they are as follows:
Adult $ 5.00
Scribe $ 10.00
Patrician $ 25.00
Academician $ 50.00
Centurion $100.00
We encourage you to become a member of the Willard Academic Boosters Club so students can be encouraged and recognized for high academic achievement.
If you would like to contact the Willard Academic Boosters Club, please write to:
Willard Academic Boosters Club
P.O. Box 186
Willard, Ohio 44890
Activities and Achievements
The Willard Academic Boosters Club has a display case located in The Commons of Willard High School. Our goal for the display case is to recognize students and groups of students that excel in academics. Please take a minute and watch the monitor as it scrolls through pictures and recognizes students for high academics.
At the beginning of each school year, the Willard Academic Boosters Club is busy with a membership drive and tailgate fundraiser. With the accumulated funds, activities and awards are planned to encourage and recognize the academic growth of students in the Willard City School District. Most of the activities of the Willard Academic Boosters Club are yearly; however, some activities are planned according to need and/or financial capabilities. The Academic Boosters Club is a great way for the school, home and community to work together to promote learning.
Again, if you are interested in becoming a member or would like to assist this organization in any way, contact the Willard Academic Boosters Club. We would like to thank all of the businesses and community members that are already members. Listed below are some of the activities and achievements of our organization. We are proud to be able to encourage and honor the students and teachers in Willard.
All “A” Awards
B.U.G. Club (co-sponsor with Willard Area Kiwanis)
Student of the Month
Academic Challenge (for both the High School and Middle School) – The Willard Academic Boosters Club has assisted Academic Challenge teams with such things as entrance fees, materials, and banners for recognition.
Academic Challenge Team 2006-2007 (High School)
Advisor: Mr. Whitright
Members: Matt Schaffer, Tammy Luevano, Lil Phillips,
Christen Chaffins, Ethan Ehrman, Kaitlin Steinmetz, Laura Brubaker, Tina Rees
The 2006-2007 Academic Challenge team won third place out of 15 teams in the Firelands Conference Championship! Congratulations!
Academic Challenge Team 2007-2008 (High School)
Advisor: Mr. Whitright
Members: Douglas Blaisdell, Alex Heffner, Aaron Rees, Tina Rees, Emily Shepherd, Katie Steinmetz, Norm Steinmetz, Stephanie Templeman
Academic Challenge Team 2007-2008 (Middle School)
Advisor: Mrs. Roberts
Members: Tyler Bivens, Morgan Novicky, Trenton
Ousley, Miguel Rodriguez, Matthew Gecks, Matt Leis, Hannah Lowery, Katie Reiderman, Sarah Schaaf, Chad Weaver
Academic Challenge Team 2008-2009 (High School)
Co-Advisor: Mr. Whitright
Co-Advisor: Mrs. Harwood
Members: Douglas Blaisdell, Alex Heffner, Mike Jones, Nicki Overmyer, Aaron Rees, Tina Rees, Emily Shepherd, Katie Steinmetz, Norm Steinmetz
Academic Challenge Team 2008-2009 (Middle School)
Advisor: Mrs. Roberts
Members: Matthew Gecks, Ryan Gecks, Samantha Jones, Matt Leis, Hannah Lowery, Enrique Luevano, Sarah Schaaf, Kaitlyn Sickle
Power of the Pen
Outstanding Senior Recognition – Outstanding Seniors must rank in the top fifteen in their class, have a minimum grade point average of 3.3, and must have been involved in at least three extra-curricular activities at the high school.
Write-ups (and pictures) of Outstanding Seniors are compiled and given to The Willard-Times Junction for recognition and publication. Outstanding Seniors are verified through the High School Guidance Counselor.
Outstanding Academic Seniors for 2007-2008
Christen Chaffins
Marcia Gase
Kasey Peeler
Kim Harvey
Joy Sizemore
Kaleb Secor
Jacob Reed
Cody Rogers
Kach Thornton
Emily Schloemer
Jaclyn Phillips
Brooke Pfefferle
Outstanding Academic Seniors for 2006-2007
Matt Schaffer
Sabrina Featheringill
Eric Opatken
Christina Daniel
Tyler Alford
Maddie Luna
Katrina McDaniel
Shawn Abston
Ashley Sexton
Kimberly Laser
Matthew Steinmetz
Megan Clark
Allyson Dalton
Kira Osborn
Academic Hall of Fame – Students ranking in the top 5% of their class with a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 after the third nine week grading period of his/her senior year are inducted into the Willard Academic Hall of Fame.
For the 2005-2006 school year, there were seven students inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame. For the 2006-2007 school year, there were three students inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame. Each student received an award for Superior Academic Achievement along with a $500 scholarship (see below).
Superior Academic Achievement 2007-2008
Christen Chaffins
Jacob Copley
Marcia Gase
Kimberly Harvey
Kasey Peeler
Joy Sizemore
Zachary Thornton
Superior Academic Achievement 2006-2007
Megan Clark
Sabrina Featheringill
Matthew Schaffer
Superior Academic Achievement 2005-2006
Paul Bogner
Sharon Gase
Kyle Harvey
Maranda Moore
Julie Sizemore
Kyle Steinmetz
Tyler Thornton
Academic Hall of Fame Scholarships – Our organization, along with the assistance of three local businesses provide $500 scholarships to students inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame. Our three business sponsors are Century 21 Danhoff-Donnamiller Realty, Mercy Hospital and Pepperidge Farm.
Century 21 Scholarship– Century 21 Danhoff-Donnamiller Realty awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior that has excelled in academics.
2007-2008 Recipient: Kimberly Harvey
2006-2007 Recipient: Sabrina Featheringill
2005-2006 Recipient: Kyle Harvey
2004-2005 Recipients: R. Bret Kessler
Catherine Luna
Mercy Hospital Scholarship – Mercy Hospital in Willard
awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior that has excelled in academics.
2007-2008 Recipient: Kasey Peeler
2006-2007 Recipient: Megan Clark
Pepperidge Farm Scholarship – Pepperidge Farm awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior that has excelled in academics.
2007-2008 Recipient: Christen Chaffins
2006-2007 Recipient: Matthew Schaffer
2005-2006 Recipient: Paul Bogner
2004-2005 Recipient: Cari Hahler
2003-2004 Recipient: Kristen McDowell
Willard Academic Boosters Club Scholarships – The Willard Academic Boosters Club awards the remaining $500 scholarships to the inductees into the Academic Hall of Fame.
2007-2008 Recipients: Jacob Copley
Marcia Gase
Joy Sizemore
Zachary Thornton
2005-2006 Recipients: Sharon Gase
Maranda Moore
Julie Sizemore
Kyle Steinmetz
Tyler Thornton
2004-2005 Recipients: Brock Alford
Hilary Daniel
Andrew Doughty
Alicia Niedermeier
Zachary Robinson
Honors Diplomas – For the 2007-2008 school year, there were 26 students that received Honors Diplomas. The Willard Academic Boosters Club was able to provide all 26 students with “Lamps of Learning” awards.
Honors Diploma 2007-2008
| Kelli Bogner | Christen Chaffins | Jacob Copley |
| Kevin Diedrick | Audra Dewey | Abby Funk |
| Marcia Gase | Alex Gunaris | Casey Hacker |
| Kimberly Harvey | Jake King | Sylvester Nino |
| Douglas Opatken | Kasey Peeler | Brooke Pfefferle |
| Jaclyn Phillips | Wesley Popa | Victoria Predmore |
| Stephanie Reiderman | Cody Rogers | Kaleb Secor |
| Ariel Tarr | Zachary Thornton | Megan Tuttle |
| Sarah Wiers | Cora Zeigler |
Honors Diploma 2006-2007
Shawn Abston Tyler Alford Megan Clark
Matthew Courtright Allyson Dalton Christina Daniel
Sabrina Featheringill Emily Gerber Joshua King
Kimberly Laser Tammy Luevano Madelaine Luna
Justin McDowell Cassandro Nino Eric Opatken
Kira Osborn Matthew Schaffer Jenna Secor
Ashley Sexton Rance Smith Matthew Steinmetz
Tracey Stockmaster Kathleen Wiles
For the 2005-2006 school year, there were 27 students that received Honors Diplomas. The Willard Academic Boosters Club was able to provide all 27 students with “Lamps of Learning” awards.
Honors Diplomas 2005-2006
Kayla Baker Amanda Harter Cody Reed
Paul Bogner Kyle Harvey Joshua Rosso
Ash Christie Sarah Hollinger Travis Salyer
Ashley Cok Amanda Hopkins Julie Sizemore
Courtney Collins Amelia Kline Chelsea Stamp
Sheri Courtright Amber LeSage Kyle Steinmetz
David Gardner Alex McKeehan Melissa Swartzmiller
Sharon Gase Maranda Moore Tyler Thornton
Lisa Graham Lindsay Niedermeier Samantha Wiers
Honorarium (graduating senior)
Academic Letters - The Willard Academic Boosters Club assists in purchasing academic letters for the High School.
Theatrical Performances
Brochures for Preschool/Kindergarten – The Willard Academic Boosters Club has purchased brochures for preschool and kindergarten teachers to hand out to parents. These brochures include information about school readiness, raising readers/writers, and tools to help learning.
Sponsored Visits – professional musicians, artists, and scientists
Plaques – The Willard Academic Boosters Club keeps the plaques in the display case current. This includes recognizing Valedictorians, Salutatorians, Ohio Academic Scholars, National Merit Scholars, and students that were inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame.
2007-2008
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Kasey Peeler
Christen Chaffins
Ohio Academic Scholar
Kasey Peeler
2006-2007
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Julie Sizemore
Kyle Steinmetz
Ohio Academic Scholar
Sabrina Featheringill
National Merit Scholars
Rance Smith – Commended Student
2005-2006
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Julie Sizemore
Kyle Steinmetz
Ohio Academic Scholars
Cody Reed
Kyle Steinmetz
National Merit Scholars
Cody Reed – Commended Student
Julie Sizemore – Commended Student
Kyle Steinmetz – Commended Student
Teacher Grants
In the past few years, the Willard Academic Boosters Club has awarded Teacher Grants ($250 each) to teachers. There is an application form that is filled out and submitted at the end of the school year.
In choosing recipients, a grant committee is formed which reviews all applications and ranks their choices. The grant committee then presents their choices to the Willard Academic Boosters Club for a final vote. The members of the grant committee are members of the Academic Boosters Club but are not teachers of the Willard City School District. Teacher names are removed from all grant applications while being considered for approval.
It is our pleasure to encourage teachers to be innovative and excited about teaching.
2004-2005 Recipients:
Ms. Buckingham (Richmond Elementary School)
Ms. Robinson (Central Elementary School)
2005-2006 Recipients:
Miss Bond (Central Elementary School)
Ms. Joy Buurma (Willard High School)
Mrs. Leber (Central Elementary School)
Ms. Amy Miller (Central Elementary School)
2006-2007 Recipients:
Miss Ashley Bond (Central Elementary School)
Ms. Angela DeGray (Willard High School)
Mrs. Teresa Downs (Greenfield Elementary)
Mrs. Keri Drosky (Central Elementary)
Ms. Rachel Labuda (Willard High School)
Miss Amy Miller (Central Elementary)
Mrs. Kim Rice (Central Elementary)
Ms. Kim Robinson (Central Elementary)
2007-2008 Recipients:
Mr. Willoughby (Willard High School)
Mrs. Fry & Mrs. Reed (Central Elementary)
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