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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Flags placed at veterans graves in Edgewood Cemetery
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — More than 40 high school football players from Edgewood and Lakeside high schools got up early to place American flags at the graves of veterans. The Ashtabula American Legion coordinated the event, and numerous veterans assisted in the operation that began just after 9 a.m. Sunday. A veteran led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the athletes quickly found veterans' graves and added the flags. The week prior to Memorial Day is usually very busy in area cemeteries, as families fix up graves of relatives, and cemetery workers mow lawns from Conneaut to Orwell and Geneva to Andover. Veterans also explained the sacrifice soldiers had made in the wars fought by area veterans over the country's history, including several that participated in the Revolutionary War.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Seniors entering military get community support
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — Numerous long-time military members came to Edgewood High School Thursday evening to give graduating seniors entering the military a better send off than they received at the annual Rite of Passage Ceremony. Rev. Fred Grimm said he believes it is important to support the students entering the military. 'When I graduated in '66 they said goodbye and keep your head down,' he said with a laugh. He said it is important to let these seniors know they are appreciated. Grimm spent many years in two different branches of the military, and has long supported veterans causes while serving as a Lutheran pastor. Bruce Hook, of Geneva, said he, too, thinks it is important to support the young men and women willing to serve their country. 'I went in 1978 and we just turned all-volunteer [military] and everyone thought we were losers,' he said. He said he wanted to serve, but was scared when he was dropped off to start his life in the military. 'My parents had to work so my sister took me,' he said. Hook said he spent two and a half years active duty U.S. Air Force and 20.5 years in the reserves. The Rite of Passage Ceremony was started by Ben Schwartfigure, executive director of the Ashtabula County Veterans Service Commission, with the assistance of a variety of veterans organizations. Schwartfigure said he believes it is important to let the high school seniors know the community appreciates them serving their country. The event also introduces them to the services offered by the VSC. 'When they get out of the military in four years, 20 years or 30 years, they need to go to their county and sign up for benefits,' Schwartfigure said. He said it is important for them to know the benefits that will be available to them for the rest of their lives. Pymatuning Valley High School Principal Mark Mollohan said he believes the ceremony is very important, because students going to the military often get lost in the spring celebrations of athletes, academic achievement and college choices. 'Last year, we had one enlisting in the Army, this year we have two, one in the Army and one in the Marines,' he said. Schwartfigure opened the ceremony, and Edgewood High School Principal Mike Notar thanked the students for their service. 'We stand behind you as you make the bold step,' he said. William Runyan, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, was the keynote speaker for the event. 'Thank you all of you in the front row [where the soon-to-be graduates were seated] who have made a commitment to the U.S. Armed Forces,' he said. The students honored as they enter the U.S. Army were were Makayla Spaid of Edgewood High School, Alexander Battaglioli, A-Tech from Jefferson, and Landen Coder, of Pymatuning Valley High School. Aiden Farr, of Edgewood High School, Nicholas Hezebicks, of Jefferson High School, and Timothy Frabotta, of A-Tech from Geneva, are entering the U.S. Army Reserves. The U.S. Army National Guard has three Edgewood High School seniors: Brayden Vatananonh, Aidan Burch and Chris Skwera. Three county seniors, Daniel Hutchins, of Saint John School, Jerrod Addair Jr., of Lakeside High School, and Damon Brainard, of Pymatuning Valley High School, are enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. The final three students that were honored were Jayden Dragon, of Edgewood, entering the U.S. Air Force, and Jaiden Ralston, of Conneaut High School, and and Colin Cantrell, of A-Tech from Geneva, joining the U.S. Navy.
Business Upturn
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
Edgewood High School Student Aquilin Hsiao Named 2025 CIF State Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
WEST COVINA, CA, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aquilin Hsiao West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is thrilled to announce that Aquilin Hsiao, a senior at Edgewood High School, has been named the 2025 CIF State Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year — the highest honor awarded by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to a high school student-athlete. Out of over 800,000 student-athletes representing over 1,600 high schools across California, Aquilin stood out for her exceptional academic record, athletic achievements, and impactful contributions to her school and community. The award recognizes student-athletes whose dedication in the classroom and on the field embodies the highest standards of excellence. 'This is an incredible milestone for Aquilin and a proud moment for all of WCUSD,' said Superintendent Dr. Emy Flores. 'Her discipline, drive, and heart truly represent what we hope all students will strive for. Aquilin's achievement speaks volumes about her character and the amazing educators and mentors supporting her.' Aquilin has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance across multiple areas of student life, from rigorous academics to leadership roles in athletics and meaningful service work. Her well-rounded accomplishments exemplify the CIF's core values of scholarship, sportsmanship, and integrity. 'Aquilin is a standout student whose talents extend far beyond the classroom or athletic field,' said Edgewood High School Principal Dr. Kimberly Cabrera. 'She leads with humility, performs excellently, and gives back purposefully. We are incredibly proud to celebrate her as one of California's best.' In recognition of this exceptional honor, Aquilin has been invited to a special ceremony at the California State Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday, May 29, 2025, where she and the CIF State Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year will be celebrated. WCUSD Board of Education President Joe Magallanes added, 'Aquilin's recognition is a shining example of what happens when determination meets opportunity. She is a role model for her peers and a source of pride for our entire community. We thank the voters and families of West Covina for their continued support of our schools, which help students like Aquilin thrive.' WCUSD congratulates Aquilin Hsiao and looks forward to all she will accomplish in the bright future. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- General
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Several events celebrate Black history
Feb. 14—ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — Several area groups are planning Black History Month events, including a four-hour fair at Edgewood High School this weekend, according to a press release from the Ashtabula NAACP. The public is invited to attend the Ashtabula NAACP's Black History Month event, themed Black Americans and Labor, the release states. kAm%96 7C66 6G6?E :D D4965F=65 7@C ?@@?\c A]>] $2EFC52J 2E t586H@@5 w:89 $49@@=]k^Am kAm(:==:6EE2 qF?49\|2C3FCJ :D D4965F=65 E@ DA62@? "%96 x>A@CE2?46 @7 %6249:?8 ~FC r9:=5C6? q=24w:DE@CJ[" 2?5 2 A2?6= @? 9@H E@ DE2CE 2 3FD:?6DD :D D4965F=65 H:E9 ~E:D $2?5:586[ @H?6C @7 $ U2>Aj q u=@@C r@G6C:?8 r@][ $2= y246 $6CG:46D[ 2?5 s2C:FD (:==:2>D]k^Am kAm|@C6 E92? a_ G6?5@CD 2C6 D4965F=65 E@ A2CE:4:A2E6[ 2?5 E96 w:2H2E92 r9FC49 @7 v@5 :? r9C:DE r9@:C :D D4965F=65 E@ A6C7@C>] %96 G6?5@CD :?4=F56 {2E92C5FD v@88:?D xx[ 2? 65F42E@Cj !6249:6 r92E>2?[ 2 BF:=E >26C@FD @E96C 3FD:?6DD6D]k^Am kAm%96 wF332C5 w@FD6 &?56C8C@F?5 #2:=C@25 |FD6F> :D 2=D@ 9@DE:?8 :ED 2??F2= C64@8?:E:@? 6G6?E 2E " 2]>] u63] aa 2E E96 >FD6F> @? (2=?FE q@F=6G2C5 :? pD9E23F=2]k^Am kAm%96 6G6?E H:== 9@?@C {2 %@?J2 y242?:E2C:2? 2?5 25G@42E6 7@C H@>6? 2?5 49:=5C6? H9@ =:G6D :? pD9E23F=2j z6G:? r=2JE@?[ 6I64FE:G6 G:46 AC6D:56?E 2?5 49:67 :>A@CE 2?5 6BF:EJ @77:46C 7@C E96 r=6G6=2?5 r2G2=:6CD 2?5 #@4t?E6CE2:?>6?E vC@FAj q:D9@A $92C@?6 $:?8[ wF332C5 w@FD6 3@2C5 492:C>2?[ 2?5 y:> $A6?46C[ 2 5@46?E 2E E96 >FD6F>]k^Am kAm"(6'C6 6I4:E65 E@ 9@?@C E96 :?4C65:3=6 =6256CD H9@ D6CG6 @FC 4@>>F?:EJ 2E @FC p??F2= #64@8?:E:@? 6G6?E[" >FD6F> tI64FE:G6 s:C64E@C $2==J qC25=6J D2:5]k^Am kAm%96 pD9E23F=2 !F3=:4 {:3C2CJ :D 2=D@ 9@DE:?8 q=24w:DE@CJ 5@4F>6?E2C:6D[ "%96 p3@=:E:@?:DED WA2CE bX" @? u63] a_ 7C@> e\g A]>][ 2?5 "qF772=@ $@=5:6CD" u63] af[ 2=D@ 7C@> e\g A]>] 2E E96 =:3C2CJ]k^Am
