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December 2007

TV Wrestlers Capture Malvern Invitational!
Congratulations to the TVHS wrestling team on taking 1st place at the Malvern Invitational on Saturday, December 15. Luke Wojcicki (112), Jordan Ritter (140), Chase Steffl (145), and Tre Martin (152) all won their individual weight classes to lead the Trojans. The Trojans will take on Triway and Timken at Triway High School on December 19 at 6:00 PM.

Luke Wojcicki 112 Champion	Jordan Ritter 140 Champion	Chase Steffl 145 Champion	Tre Martin 152 Champion

First Graders Visit Santa at the North Pole!

Students in Elise Lab’s first grade class recently visited with Santa at the North Pole during a distance learning session. Santa took time out of his busy schedule to sing and dance with the class as well as assure each student that he has received their letters and is working hard on the gifts that they asked for. Santa and his elf also talked with the students about the similarities and differences between reindeer (caribou) and white tailed deer. Click here to see a photo gallery!

TVIS Gets New Distance Learning Equipment!

Students and teachers at Tusky Intermediate School have a new learning opportunity in their building! A Polycom video conferencing unit and document camera were donated to the school by the Zoar Community Association. The unit allows students to participate in distance learning sessions from the Intermediate building. In the past, students had to travel to Tusky Valley High School to take part in any distance learning sessions. The unit is valued at $10,200.

Harper Finishes 2nd at NE Ohio Championships!
	Congratulations to TVHS junior Logan Harper who finished in 2nd place out of 100 students competing at the Northeast Ohio Championship round of the National Vocabulary Championships on December 6. The 100 students were chosen from more than 10,000 students in Northeast Ohio who participated in the national qualifying exam. Kent State was one of eight regional qualifying sites with winners at each site advancing to the National Vocabulary Championships.