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By Lindsey Hilty
| Sunday, June 8, 2008, 10:29 AM
Sometimes when I am looking for a random, yet funny story, I search Facebook. Here are two of my favorite group posts from Lakota West.
Apparently, if 7,500 people join this group, student Andrew Phelan will streak down the Main Street of Lakota West. Presumably once that happened, he would get expelled and tossed in juvenile detention. Yet I still find myself chuckling at the thought.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9128761147http://profile.ak.facebook.com/object2/1896/119/n9128761147_8870.jpg
Another hilarious post:
Apparently, Lakota West Students are looking to start a new “extreme sport.”
The Lakota Quidditch League.
Here is there description of the Harry Potter airborne sport.
All the positions are the same as in the books, however there are obviously some modifications:
All players must keep a broom between their legs at all times
When a player is hit with a bludger they must drop whatever ball they may have and freeze for 5 seconds before resuming play. Bludgers may also not be held for more than 5 seconds.
The Snitch: the snitch is a cross-country runner or likewise long-distance runner who has a ball attached to them which seekers try to detach, similar to touch football. The snitch gets a head start ahead of other players and is allowed to leave the field as they please, but must return atleast once every 10 minutes to prevent over-elongated game play.
*We will probably mess with the rules a bit, see what works best; there are several different adaptations, so we can mix it up.
“This is going to be so much cool”
-Jennifer Klimek
Contact InfoEmail:
yamdede@yahoo.com
Website:
www.yesitsquidditch.com
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We haven’t figured out meeting times etc. yet, but join the group and then we’ll update you on when to meet. This is just for fun, so join and we can get together whenever works for the most people.
If you want to find out more about muggle Quidditch, you can look on youTube— it’s pretty hilarious. At Middlebury College (VT), it’s really big: the golden snitches dress up in yellow spandex and they had an Intercollegiate World Cup.
How does Ridge baseball field sound?
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Just for fun
By Lindsey Hilty
| Friday, May 16, 2008, 10:07 AM
Kind words can go along way. Did you have a teacher/staff member this year that just amazed you or changed your child’s life?
Lakotaonline launched a space to have students and parents tell them about favorite staff members. People can go online to write about an administrator, cafeteria or media assistant, etc. This is a place to show how much you appreciate them as this year comes to a close.
In other news, The Community Engagement Focus Groups just wrapped up from the five sessions conducted last month. The data from these sessions will be compiled and findings released soon. In addition, the district is preparing to host a field survey of 400 residents to ask questions about the district. The qualitative (focus groups) data and quantitative (phone survey) data are to be looked at as one package to help them identify ways in which they can engage our community. The community relations office will use this information to create the district’s strategic plan for the community relations.
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School Board updates
By Lindsey Hilty
| Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 09:19 AM
This topic of racism seems to pop up again and again in Lakota. I am sure it happens elsewhere, but it definitely has taken this district by storm this past year or two.
Monday, two staff members resigned for making racist comments about other staff members as well as bad-mouthing the district’s efforts to increase diversity among staff.
It doesn’t take much to look back on all the other incidents from the play “Ten Little Indians” to a teacher segregating students at Ridge Elementary. We had an incident with a coach and a referee and with a principal and student punishment.
What do you think it will take to get everyone on the same page when it comes to race? Starting Sunday in the Hamilton Journal-News and Thursday in the Pulse-Journal, you will see a series relating to how schools in Butler County are handling this race issue. The achievement gap in Ohio is growing. Districts are taking various approaches to combat this problem of institutionalized racism.
Read closely next week and let us know what you think.
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By Lindsey Hilty
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 08:24 AM
Some of the items from the board meeting were routine, but here are some of interest:
The Shawnee Early Childhood parking lot is going to be expanded after many parent complaints. The project is expected to cost about $200,000 for the first phase.
Liberty Junior lockers will be installed for $104,500.
Lakota East choir is planning a trip to Disney World for the 2009 Magic Music Days. The trip will be paid through fundraising efforts.
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By Lindsey Hilty
| Thursday, May 8, 2008, 08:23 AM
Tickets are still available for the Boston Brass Concert tonight.
Lakota Freshman School
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Building opens at 6:00 p.m., Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Here is information from the band:
“As winner of the 2008 Boston Brass National Concert Band Competition, Lakota West is pleased to present an evening with the Boston Brass and the Lakota West Symphonic Winds. The first part of the concert features the Symphonic Winds, including two pieces led by renowned conductor Dr. Stan Michalski and performed with the Boston Brass. After intermission, the Boston Brass take center stage with the signature sound and energetic style that have made them famous. The concert is hosted by the Lakota West Upbeat Club and proceeds benefit the Lakota West band program.
Tickets are still available for purchase at the door
Student $10, Adult $15, and Patron $50
Cash or Check Payable to “Lakota West Upbeat Club”
www.lakotawestbands.org/bostonbrass http://www.lakotawestbands.org/bostonbrass
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By Lindsey Hilty
| Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 04:26 PM
Can anything be cuter than first-graders running gleefully to neighborhood storm drains placing anti-pollution signs?
No really. It was adorable.
Creekside Elementary students told me why preventing pollution in the water supply would ultimately save sharks and fish. It would keep their school creek cleaner and clean up other bodies of water in Butler County.
I especially loved the creativity they showed when they created garbage pick-up contraptions.
I have photos and a story about the event. I also want to plug the Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District at http://www.stormwaterdistrict.com
or http://www.butlercountyohio/conservation
Check out the story here: http://www.pulsejournal.com/hp/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/05/07/pjw051508water.html
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Kudos
By Lindsey Hilty
| Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12:43 PM
I just got this press release for the upcoming benefit concert for the Akers family.
May 30, the winner of NBC’s “Clash of the Choirs”, Team Lachey, will be headlining an evening of entertainment, at the Savannah Center in West Chester Twp.
The fundraising event will include an auction from 7 to 8 p.m. and a concert beginning at 8 p.m. The akers family has two young daughters with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and are in need of a handicap-accesible hoime and van, medical equipment and other medical needs; including medical needs for their son with Crohns disease.
Team Cincinnati will be introducing new songs and choreography to complement their existing program. In addition, the show will feature “Amanda,” a Cincinnati recording artist known for her unique artistry for Hip-Pop; the Lakota Jazz Combo and an Auction. Dean Miuccio, co-host of the WRRM - WARM 98 Morning Show will be emcee for the evening. The Ben-Gals will also be providing assistance during the auction event.
Items to be auctioned off during the evening include the following:
— A Boomer Esiason autographed football bearing the signature of the NFL commissioner at the time the Bengals played in the Super Bowl at Joe Robbie Stadium in Fl.-donated by Boomer himself
— An Andre Agassi autographed lithograph of an original piece done by local artist donated by the Master Tennis Series, Cincinnati
— Two VIP Vouchers to attend the “Ellen Show”, the daytime hit ABC talk show- ELLEN DeGeneres, Burbank, CA.
— Two Patron Week Passes to Memorial Golf Tournament-2009, Dublin, OH. PGA Tour-See Tiger Woods, K.J. Choi, Phil Mickelson,
— Colin Montgomerie, Stewart Cink and Jack Nicklaus
— BMW M6 Convertible Electric Kids Car-donated by the BMW Store
— Autographed footballs from Marvin Lewis and Anthony Munoz
— “Amanda’s” CD’s with all proceeds to go to the fundraiser event
— Seinfeld script autographed by cast of show on “THE CONTEST”
— Red’s field box seats (6) for June 11th, Reds vs. St. Louis; additional Reds Box Seats for other games
— Original artwork
Tickets go on sale on May 10th, and can be purchased online at www.CHM2008.com http://www.chm2008.com/ . For more information email chm2008@cinci.rr.com, or call (513) 675-8132. All ticket orders purchased by check or money order should be mailed to the following address:
“Akers CHM-2008” - Tickets
% Savannah Center - Brittany Oakley
5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd.
West Chester, Ohio 45069
More auction items:
- Boomer Esiason autographed football ($1500-2000-worth)
- Andre Agassi lithograph portrait autographed by Andre himself
- Bren Reisch limited edition lithographs prints
- Commissioned metal sculpture-Edward Cassagrande - Earth’s Orchestra
- Tapestry - Vera Bradley luggage
- BMW Store-M6 Convertible Electric Kids car - worth $450
- Welling’s Jewelry -$100 gift certificate
- Ellen DeGeneres Show - (2) VIP Vouchers and VIP Gift Merchandise bag
- Memorial Golf Tournament - 2) Patron Pass for the whole week 2009 + Parking Pass ($340 value minimum)
- Lowe’s Home Improvement-Stainless Steel Char Broil 4 burner gas grill
- Portrait Innovations - $100 portrait certificate
- Bravo-gift cards for dinners
- Mitchell’s Fish Market - gift cards
- Cincinnati Reds-autographed ball by Dusty Baker (Mgr.) and 6 field box tickets for 6-11-08 Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals and other tickets for games
- Comfort Keepers - Gift Basket
- Rave Motion Movie Theatre - tickets
- PF Chang’s-gift cards
- Jag’s-gift cards
- Bigg’s- gift baskets
- Red Robin - gift cards
- Dr. Mojoe-jeans
- “Amanda” CD’s - all proceeds go to the Akers Trust ( she is part of the entertainment for the evening)
- Anthony Munoz - autographed football
- Marvin Lewis, Jim Breech, David Fulcher autographed footballs
- Cookies by Design-1-basket (7 piece cookie)
- TGI Fridays-gift card
- Independent Computing Group LP ($2500 deduction on Website)
- Four Bridges Country Club (golf for 4 w/cart thru 2009)
- Cincy Limo-Sponsor - a limo for 3 hrs.-*gratuity not included
- Sweet Art of Mine-artwork by Paul Loehle, and Ben Neal
- Quiett Concepts Art Work (Bren Quiett Reisch, artist)-original artwork
- Hooter’s Party for minimum of 10 (drinks not provided)-200 wild wings party!
- Natorps - $50 certificate
- Smari Designs - One of a kind Sterling Silver and glass beads earrings and bracelet
- Mesh Restaurant - Lunch for 2 for 1 year (1 x per month for 2 people) plus gift basket of Mesh salad dressings, wine and a $50 gift card)
- Original signatures on copy of “Seinfield” TV show script called “THE CONTEST”, (written by LARRY DAVID and directed by TOM CHERONES) DATED 11-18-92!! AND with a “Seinfield” T-Shirt (size L)……
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