Awards
Over the years, Euclid City Schools has garnered many prestigious academic, athletic, and artistic awards. Below is a list of just a few of the recent accomplishments.
District Awards
Playhouse Square Foundation, ARTS Education, Partner in Performance - 2007
Euclid Central Middle School, Energy Star Award - 2007
Greater Cleveland Safety Council, Safe Schools - 2008
Individual Academic Awards
Eaton Family Credit Union is very proud to announce that Michael Maroney, Melinda Arko and Eric Hornung have each been awarded $1,000 college scholarships.
“We had some great candidates this year and these three came out above all,” says Mike Losneck, President. “I like the fact that they’re superior students and are involved in extracurricular and community activities. We are committed to helping our members and their children achieve their financial goals.”
Mr. Hornung attended Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland. He will enroll at The Ohio State University this fall. The oldest of four children, Eric is a very strong math student and desires to work in financial services industry. Hornung played football and lacrosse in high school. He has worked as a math tutor, for area sports leagues and with community organizations including Arrupe Neighborhood, American Cancer Society and Catholic Relief Services.
Miss Arko attended Euclid High School and through the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program is also enrolled at Lakeland Community College. Melinda will study Spanish and international business at Ohio University this fall. Miss Arko competed at the varsity level in soccer, cross country, swimming, track and field in high school. She worked as a lifeguard and swim team coach in Euclid plus volunteered at various community events.
Mr. Maroney attended Madison High School in Madison, Ohio. He will enroll at Kent State University this fall. Through Project Lead the Way he was exposed to engineering but Michael prefers to study accounting and hopes work as a Certified Public Accountant. Maroney enjoys the outdoors and has worked as a Madison Youth Basketball referee for the past four summers.
Congratulations and Good Luck to Michael, Melinda and Eric!
OHIO INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
The Ohio International Consortium Donald N. Nelson Scholarship for Study Abroad for Fall 2008 has been awarded to Matthew J. Zuzic. The scholarship, in the amount of $500, was established in 2005 to honor Donald N. Nelson and his many contributions to international education. It is awarded three times per year to help students cover the costs of an international education experience.
Zuzic is from Euclid, Ohio, and graduated from Euclid High School. He is currently a junior at The University of Akron pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Zuzic will be studying at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management in Zagreb, Croatia, during the Fall Semester 2008. He plans to improve his Croatian language by taking courses in Croatian.
Upon his graduation from The University of Akron, Zuzic plans to seek a career in financial analysis or research.
The Ohio International Consortium (OIC) was established in 1991. Its purpose is to identify, develop, and expand beneficial international relationships that might contribute to the enhancement of Ohio’s global profile and the international expertise and activities of the state’s public four-year universities. The current Chair of the OIC is Dr. Josep Rota, Associate Provost for International Affairs at Ohio University.
Congratulations to Marcus Germany (AIID), one of only two students from Cuyahoga County to be selected as an Essex School Scholar.
The Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted is a unique opportunity for Ohio’s top high school students to broaden their vision of the future.
The School was founded in 1976 and named for Dr. Martin W. Essex, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1966 to 1976. Now in its third decade, this one-week residential program emphasizes leadership and responsibility for the many exciting career options open to students with exceptional abilities.
Gifted eleventh-grade students, who will be seniors during the following school year, were eligible to submit applications to their superintendents. who then submitted one entry representing their district. The Essex committee read each application in the search for 70 of the state’s best and brightest. They searched for exceptional, unique and exciting responses to the essays, as well as strong recommendations from teachers. All finalists demonstrated high levels of potential leadership, intellectual curiosity, academic and/or artistic ability, and commitment to social responsibility.
The Essex School will be held June in Columbus at The Ohio State University. Activities for the week include seminars, workshops and independent studies in a variety of subjects, including government, the arts, science, human resources, the environment, technology, diversity, and career planning. In addition to classroom sessions, students participate in recreational activities, a talent show, and develop a newspaper that chronicles the events of the week. The overall curriculum is designed to provide enrichment opportunities that reach beyond the average high school experience.
Individual Athletic Honors
Jessica Beard - Track - won silver medal at 2008 Junior Olympics (400 Meter)
Jessica Beard - Track - won gold medal at 2008 Junior Olympics (400 Meter Relay)
Paris Campbell - Track - placed 2nd in the state in 2007 (100 Meter)
Damon Lambert - Football - All Ohio 2007
Team Athletic Honors
Football - 2007 LEL Champions
Girls Track - 2007 LEL Champions
Girls Track - 2008 LEL Champions