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October 2007

Fifth Grade Students Go Batty!

Carol Starkey’s fifth grade CEP (Curriculum Enrichment Program) class celebrated Halloween by participating in a distance learning program with Michigan’s Cranbrook Institute of Science. The Cranbrook Institute of Science is home to The Organization for Bat Conservation’s Bat Zone. Students learned all about bats and how they live during this exciting multi-media presentation featuring three live bats. Topics included sound waves (echolocation), ecosystems, conservation and much more! Students met bats from North America and around the world, some with a 4-foot wingspan! Rob Mies, the Director and Co-founder of the Organization for Bat Conservation, was also featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show today. The mission of the Organization for Bat Conservation is to protect bats and their habitat by presenting educational programs, conducting ecological research, and collaborating on conservation projects. Learn more about bats, bat houses, and the Bat Zone at Cranbrook at www.batconservation.org. The cost of our program today supports the efforts of the Organization for Bat Conservation.

Volleyball Team Captures District Title!
	Congratulations to the Tusky Valley Lady Trojans as they defeated Buckeye Trail 25-11, 15-25, 25-14, 25-23 on October 25th to capture their 7th consecutive district title. The Lady Trojans would eventually lose in the regional semifinals. Congratulations on a great season girls!

Football Team Captures PAC, Qualifies for Playoffs!
	The Tusky Valley Trojans defeated Triway 23-6 on October 26th. The victory clinched an outright PAC championship for the Trojans. The victory also clinched the 6th seed for the Division IV playoffs. The Trojans have now won the PAC championship and qualified for the playoffs for three consecutive years.

Sayre Heading to Columbus!

Congratulations to TVHS senior Nick Sayre who has qualified for the Division II State Cross Country Meet! Sayre, running in perhaps the toughest regional in the state, finished 16th to grab the final qualifying spot at Saturday's regional meet. The meet will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at 2:05 PM.

Congratulations & Good Luck Nick!

Reneker Named Homecoming Queen!

Congratulations to TVHS senior Becky Reneker who was named the 2007 Homecoming Queen on Friday night. Becky is the daughter of Van and Nancy Reneker of Bolivar. Becky is a member of the varsity football cheerleading squad, A-TEAM, and drama club. She is also the Senior Class Vice-President. Becky plans to attend college to pursue a career as a family nurse practitioner. Becky was escorted by TVHS senior Jordan Patton. Congratulations Becky!

Click here to watch the Homecoming Ceremony!

2007 Graduates Earn AP Scholar Award!

Casey Haney	Andrew Harper	Ashley Wilson
Congratulations to 2007 TVHS graduates Casey Haney, Andrew Harper, and Ashley Wilson who have been named Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board for their performance on national AP exams. The AP Scholar award is granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.

Volleyball Team Captures PAC Title!
	Congratulations to the Tusky Valley Lady Trojans who captured their 11th consecutive PAC championship last night. The Lady Trojans (19-3, 11-1) defeated Fairless 25-17, 25-11, 25-17 to wrap up the title. The Lady Trojans will begin tournament play on October 17th vs. Sandy Valley. Congratulations & Good Luck Lady Trojans!

Martin Earns Girls' Golf Honor!
	Congratulations the TVHS senior Lauryn Martin who has been named first team all-league in the Tri-County Girls' Golf League. TVHS seniors Brittany Bowers and Emily Shoaf were named to the second team. The girls' golf team ended the season with the 2nd best team average in school history. Congratulations Lauryn!

Sarah Brown Named T-R Athlete of the Week!

Congratulations to TVHS sophomore Sarah Brown on being named the Times Reporter's Female Athlete of the Week! Brown broke her own school record when she recorded 31 kills against Manchester. She also had 39 digs and 7 blocks in the Lady Trojan victory.

Congratulations Sarah!

Boys' Golf Team Finishes 3rd at Districts
	The Tusky Valley boys' golf team finished in third place in the district tournament on Monday, October 1st at River Greens. The tournament field consisted of 14 teams. Junior J.R. Rowland shot a 78 to finish in a tie for third out of 83 players as an individual. Congratulations on a great season!