Students from Glasgow Middle School, Sandburg Middle School, and Madison High School earned gold medals at the 2016 FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) national convention, held in San Diego earlier this month. Glasgow, Sandburg, and Madison are Fairfax County public schools. Glasgow students Lacy Callahan, Susan Connell, and Zara Green earned gold medals in the Food Innovations competition for their creation of Magic Toaster Pastries.   Sandburg students Meghan Green and Michiko Magnant earned gold medals for their entry to the Junior Food Innovations STAR event.   Madison High student Meredith Huffman won a gold medal in the Sports Nutrition STAR event, and classmate Kelsey Lee won a gold medal in Recycle and Redesign. Sandburg’s Green and Magnant, along with classmates Annabella Mason and Winnie Mikulski, completed the FCCLA Leadership Engage Academy, designed to strengthen leadership skills that can be used to unify people through communication, collaboration, and conflict management.

Sandburg adviser Heather Jones was recognized with an FCCLA Master Adviser award. Lanier Middle students Christian Heiche, Chloe Kim, and Laura Stravach won silver medals in the Promote and Publicize Junior STAR event. amco backpackTheir adviser, Susan von Schaack, received a certificate of completion from the FCCLA Adviser Academy.stm hood laptop backpack 15 inch Madison High’s Melanie Tse and Harry Crafts won silver medals in Food Innovations. udg backpack creatorClassmate Elena Ostapovicz received the Frank W.H. Fort Civic Engagement-Leadership Scholarship. puma 16 conductor laptop backpack

Madison adviser Rachel VanPelt completed her four-year term as a member of the National Consultant Team. The FCCLA is a national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders while addressing personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.   backpack petite mellerThe organization has engaged more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.smersh backpack Note: For more information, contact Regina Morrone at remorrone@fcps.edu.backpack skullcandy rastaThe Community Foundation for Crawford County is proud to introduce the 2015 Scholarship winners for the following scholarships: The Kevin A. Binau Scholarship Blake Miller, Crestline High School Parents: Nathan and Melissa Miller College Attending: The Ohio State University – Mansfield Campus Anticipated Major: Biomedical Engineering High School Highlights: Blake enjoyed many activities in high school, taking advanced courses, participating in Student Council, Key Club, tennis and National Honor Society.

His most fulfilling experiences were with the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). through his involvement in FCCLA, Blake was able to plan 5Ks for the local Humane Society, plan the move of his school to a new building, and even hold a national office with FCCLA. The John W. Brubaker, Jr. Scholarship Cole E. Murtiff, Bucyrus High School Parents: Bradley and Lynn Murtiff College Attending: Undecided Anticipated Major: Electrical / Computer Engineering High School Highlights: Cole has been very involved in his high school with sports, Science club, Student Council and volunteering. He is a member of National Honor Society, Kids Against Hunger Backpack Program, and the Reading with the Redmen K-6 Football and Basketball camps. Cole excelled as a Varsity player on the Football and Basketball teams. Megan C. Lyons, Colonel Crawford High School Parents: Mike and Mary Lyons College Attending: University of Findlay Anticipated Major: Pre-Vet / Animal Sciences High School Highlights: Throughout her high school career Megan has been active in several sports – varsity volleyball, swimming, and track.

She was part of two organizations, one called Church Council Youth Ministries and the other called LINC; they are both community outreach programs. Megan is also very involved in 4-H and has performed many hours of community service through Leo Club and National Honor Society. She is currently taking post-secondary classes at OSU – Mansfield and working part-time at Pizza Hut. The favorite part of her high school career has been job shadowing with local veterinarians. Parents: Andrew and Melanie Studer College Attending: The Ohio State University – Columbus Anticipated Major: Integrated Language Arts / English Education High School Highlights: Jordan has been involved in Cheerleading, Cross Country and Track and Field. She is a member of Leo Club, National Honor Society, and President of FCCLA. Jordan is a member of Gospel Baptist Church and participates in the Revolution Student Ministries Youth Group. The Crawford County Sports Hall of Fame ScholarshipCole excelled in both Varsity Basketball and Varsity Football.

Along with Crawford County Offensive player of the year honors, Cole also earned Northern 10 Offensive Player of the Year, North Central Ohio Football Coaches Association offensive player of the year and was selected first team All-Northwest District. Austin W. Patrick, Crestline High School Parents: John Patrick and Ranay Setser College Attending: University of Akron Anticipated Major: Exercise Science High School Highlights: Austin plays saxophone in the marching band. He also participates in Destination Imagination, a science and team-based competition; he advanced to compete at the global level in this program! Austin is also very active in Track and Field as a thrower. As a member of the National Honor Society and President of student council, Austin volunteers at many school activities. Ellie Richmond, Wynford High School Parents: Charles and Krista Richmond College Attending: The Ohio State University – Columbus Anticipated Major: Interior Design High School Highlights: Ellie is a 4-year scholar-athlete, participating in Basketball, Cross Country and Track.

She was named an OHSAA Scholar Athlete. Ellie is also a member of National Honor Society and volunteers in many school activities as a result. Cassie L. Sager, Colonel Crawford High School Parents: Heath and Rita Sager College Attending: Kent State University Anticipated Major: Undecided High School Highlights: Cassie is the only female three-sport athlete in her class, earning varsity letters in Volleyball, Basketball and Softball. She received the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award as a junior. Cassie has been a class officer, serving as Secretary her senior year,  and on student council as well as the yearbook staff throughout her high school years. She has been a member of FCCLA, Leo Club and the Lions Club, volunteering to work at their associated benefits. Cassie is also a member of National Honor Society. Her career highlights include starting on the 2013 Division IV State Runner-Up softball team as a sophomore, and breaking the school record for most 3 pointers in a single season in her junior year on the basketball team.

Parents: Craig and Julie Miller College Attending: Undecided Anticipated Major: Radiation Therapy High School Highlights: Hunter has always excelled at sports, earning Varsity letters in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. He also enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, and participating in his church youth group. Hunter was an OHSAA leadership conference representative and was elected Captain for several of the teams he’s been involved with. Hunter is looking forward to his college education and knows he has what it takes to be successful. Wesley D. Wingert, Colonel Crawford High School Parents: Timothy and Kelly Wingert College Attending: OSU-ATI Anticipated Major: Power Equipment / Agricultural Systems Management High School Highlights: Wesley is a 2nd year recipient for the Huggins Scholarship. He was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA in high school. He also enjoyed helping the marching band with various tasks, as well as being a member of FCCLA. Throughout his first year of college, Wesley has been Vice President of the ATI power club and was also involved in various housing community activities.

Parents: Steve and Renee Ramsey College Attending: Wilmington College Anticipated Major: Agriculture / Animal Science High School Highlights: Throughout high school, Taryn participated as much as possible. She played sports such as volleyball, track, and swimming. She also participated in clubs such as National Honor Society, Girls Boosters, Student council, art club and FCCLA. Her favorite activities included band, choir and the school musical. Outside of school she volunteered at the Crawford County Humane Society and worked at Bucyrus Wendy's. Brooke L. Miller, Wynford High School Parents: Kenneth and Angela Miller College Attending: Undecided Anticipated Major: Business Marketing High School Highlights: "In the last four years I have participated in many activiites including volleyball, bowling, Interact Club and 4-H. I am the President of National Honor Society and Student Council and the Crawford County Junior Fair Board. I have played varsity softball for four years, coached a 12 and Under softball team for two years, and will continue to coach by being an assistant to the 15 and Under softball team this summer.

I have enjoyed being a part of volunteering by being a first grade tutor for five years, too." The Samuel Neff Fellowship for International Study Parents: Scott & Kelly McCarthy High School Attended: Buckeye Central High School College Attending: Miami University Anticipated Major: Speech Language Pathology and Audiology College Highlights to date: Haley traveled to Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand for the Spring                 semester. There she studied Globalization, Culture, and Aging in Thailand and was able to make comparisons between the aging populations of Thailand and the United States. Parents: Tim & Patti Schiefer High School Attended: Wynford High School College Attending: Bluffton University Anticipated Major: Math Education College Highlights to date: Kristin spent the Spring semester in Haiti studying the differences and similarities between their culture and the United States. She hopes to gain insight that will be valuable to her as she enters her teaching career as a math instructor.

The Dustin T. Stover Scholarship Karlee Koge, Colonel Crawford High School Parents: Kelsey and Jennifer Koge College Attending: University of Findlay Anticipated Major: Pre-Med / Biology / Chemistry High School Highlights: "I have been involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, FCCLA and Leo Club. Other school activities include concert band, pep band, track and bowling. I am also the 2014-15 2nd runner-up on the Bratwurst Festival Queens Court. I am a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church and an employee of The Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities." Rachel Ehresman, Wynford High School Parents: Timothy and Lori Ehresman College Attending: Bowling Green State University Anticipated Major: Music Education High School Highlights: "Throughout my four years of high school I have participated in volleyball, basketball, Choir, Royal Singers and the drama department. In the drama department, I have held many positions such as stage manager, principle characters, lead characters, and prop design.