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Clay High School's Commencement Exercises 2023
Clay High School's 83rd Commencement Exercises
Clay High School Gymnasium
Sunday, May 28, 2023
3:00 PM
Lilyan Morgan Buckler^*, Darian Nicole Carter, John Ethan Carter, Ava Elizabeth Cobern, Marilyn Faith Colley^#+, Ava Faith Davis, Morgan Faith Eick, Amadea Moselle Everman^*, Katelyn Elizabeth Fife, Haley Lynn Jade Fowler, Derrick Marshall Hammond, Darrell Glen Harlow Jr., Hayley Dawn Howe, Madison Sue Jackson^*+#, Michael Gage Irelan, Timothy Alex Lands, Cayden Thomas Maddix, Carly Mae Martin^+, Alliyah Brooke Maynard, Allyssa Paige Maynard^*+#, Xzavier Christopher McClaskey^, Summer Rose McClurg, Elexis Morgan McCoy^#, Bryson Ty McSweeney, Mariah Nicole Myrtle Edith Neal, Lana Jane Pellegrinon, Tyra Breanna Lynn Rawlins^#, Casey Jonathan Robinson, Abigail Lynn Scott^*+#, Jonathan Aaron Smith, Katelyn Marie Smith, Conner Alan Snellgrove, Aleigha Brooklyn Spradlin, Luke Andre Staker, Angel Lauren Stump, Maggie Ann Swayne, Mallory Joy Swords^*+#, Adrienne Nicole Whitley^*+#, & Andrew Christopher Zuefle^+#
Outstanding Vocational Student: Elexis Morgan McCoy
Salutatorian: Abigail Scott
Valedictorian: Allyssa Maynard
+ Honors Diploma
* National Honor Society
# Award of Merit
^ Principal's Award
The Class of 2023 received $609,294 in scholarship offers. Over the last twenty-one years, Clay HS graduates have received over $7,850,000 in scholarship offers.
Class Motto: "Been There Done That"
Class Flower: Hibiscus
Class Colors: Caroline Blue
Three Long-time Staff Members Retire
Mrs. Parkes has announced, after 44 years in the Clay Local School District, her "final" retirement. During her career at Clay, she taught language arts and has been the Clay librarian and academic competition advisor for many years. Her dedication to the Clay Local School District will be missed. Best wishes to Mrs. Parkes in her future "retirement" endeavors.
Mr. Rose announced his plans to retire in November at the end of this school year. Mr. Rose has taught language arts and history during his teaching career. During his tenure at Clay, he has also been the district's athletic administrator, social media coordinator, and National Honor Society advisor. He coached several sports and helped establish the original mock trial team at Clay as well. This is his 35th year in education (33.5 years at Clay).
Mr. Jackson also announced his intended retirement in November. He has been in education 34 years (33 years at Clay). He has taught math, chemistry, calculus, and physics during his tenure. He was also a basketball and baseball coach in his early years at Clay.
Mr. Rose and Mr. Jackson, with Board approval, will return to the Clay hallways in August.
Clay Athletic Honors & Recognition 2022-23
OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award
Amadea Everman & Andrew Zuefle
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
Adrienne Whitley & Andrew Zuefle
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award - Junior High
Eli Bailey & Addison Willis
OHSAA Courageous
OHSAA Exemplary Service Award
NFHS Award of Excellence
Amadea Everman & Alex Lands
NFHS Junior High Award of Excellence
Eli Bailey & Addison Willis
NIAAA Three-Season HS Athlete
Seniors - Maggie Swayne
Juniors - Brandon Malone
Sophomores - Sarah Cassidy, Tristan Large, & Malachi Loper
NIAAA Multi-Sport/Scholar (A-B) HS Athlete
Seniors - Amadea Everman, Kate Fife & Alex Lands
Juniors - Carson Holschuh, Austin Knauff, Marshall Thornton, & Eric Wang
Sophomores - McKenize Bailey, Sarah Cassidy, Laney Fife, Tristan Large, & Malachi Loper
Freshmen - Madelyn Bach, Sophia Craft, Cayden McKenzie, Abigail Miller, & Jason Wang
National Honor Society members who also participated in athletics during the 2022-23 school year: Abby Clausing, Amadea Everman, Delaney James, Megan King, Mallory Swords, & Adrienne Whitley
A Mindful Evening with Miss Clay, Mallory Cassidy
Join Miss Clay--Mallory Cassidy--for A Mindful Evening with Miss Clay. Mark your calendars. June 3, 2023, from 5:30-7:30 PM. This is for grades K-5th.
Clay High School Welcomes New Soccer Coaches
We are excited about the knowledge of the game, the passion for the game, and the focus on educational-based athletics that Coach Wallace and Coach Fannin will bring to Clay and to our student-athletes.
Swayne Signs Letter of Intent to Play Basketball at Clark State College
Maggie Swayne signed at letter of intent (LOI) to play WOMEN'S BASKETBALL at Clark State College on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
This past basketball season, Maggie received the basketball team's Most Valuable Player Award and a Four-Year Varsity Award. She also recevied a First Team - SOC I Award, Second Team - District Award, Second Team - District Sports Writers Award, and Honorbale Mention - All-Ohio Recognition. Maggie has also played volleyball and softball during her four years at Clay. Maggie is the daughter of Chris and Tina Swayne of West Portsmouth.
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Clay Spring Athletic Highlights 2023
Clay Spring Athletic Highlights 2023
Clay HS Baseball
~Tournament Information
~Tickets [Div IV / Chillicothe ]
Clay HS Softball
~Tournament Information
~Tickets [Div IV / SE 1]
Clay Jr-Sr High School Honor Roll - Third Nine Weeks 2022-23
Clay Junior High & High School Honor Roll - Third Nine Weeks, 2022-2023
Read more: Clay Jr-Sr High School Honor Roll - Third Nine Weeks 2022-23
Scioto County & District Science Fair Recognition 2023
District Science Fair Recognition
Buckeye Women of Science Scholarship (Individual) - $100
Laney Shepherd
Buckeye Women of Science Scholarship (Team) - $100
Audrey Bach & Elin Shaw
Dalton Shepherd
Dalton Shepherd & Laney Shepherd
Read more: Scioto County & District Science Fair Recognition 2023
Miss Clay 2023, Mallory Cassidy
Mallory Cassidy, a Clay HS junior, was selected by her peers to represent Clay High School as Miss Clay 2023 in the annual River Days' pageant and festivities.
Scioto County Honors, 2022-23
Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and were selected for the Scioto County Honors Chorus:
- Abby Clausing
- Abigail Miller
- Dawson James
- Ellie Downs
- Delaney James
- Darian Carter
- Layla Dawes
- P.J. Miller
- Caden Davis
In addition, congratulations to Caden Davis for being selected for the 2023 Ohio Music Education Association’s District 17 Junior High Honor Band.
McCoy Signs Letter of Intent to Play Basketball at Rio Grande
Morgan McCoy signed a letter of intent (LOI) to play WOMEN'S BASKETBALL at the University of Rio Grande on Monday, January 30, 2023.
Morgan is the daughter of Steve and Jennifer Ruggles of Portsmouth. She has played basketball for the Panthers all four years of her high school career, and she currently holds the school record for total rebounds in a single game with 24.
Clay MS Spelling Bee, 2023
Clay HS National Honor Society Inducts Six New Members, 2023
Clay High School held its National Honor Society Induction on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in the high school cafetorium. Six new students were inducted into Clay’s National Honor Society.
The new members inducted were Lilyan Buckler, daughter of James and Julie Buckler of Lucasville; Mallory Cassidy, daughter of James and Melissa Cassidy of Portsmouth; Abby Clausing, daughter of April and Ryan Clausing of Portsmouth; Delaney James, daughter of Shannon and Kyle James of Portsmouth; Megan King, daughter of Brian and Kristin Anderson of Rosemount; and Jaira Roberts, daughter of Nicole Roberts of Portsmouth. These six new members joined Amadea Everman, Madison S. Jackson, Allyssa Maynard, Abigail Scott, Mallory Swords, and Adrienne Whitley as current Clay NHS members.
The guest speaker for the ceremony was Mrs. Keely (Craft) Woloschek, a 2011 Clay High School graduate. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown College and is currently the Deputy Fiscal Officer at the Scioto County Public Library.
Members of the chapter are selected based on the criteria of character, leadership, scholarship, and service; and members must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and meet the other chapter requirements to be considered. Members are involved in many activities and service projects throughout the year. The advisers for the Clay National Honor Society are Mrs. Lisa Phillips and Mr. Mark Rose.
Clay Winter Sports Highlights, 2022-23
Clay Junior High Boys' Basketball
Clay HS National Honor Society Tapping Ceremony 2022
The Clay High School National Honor Society held its annual "tapping" ceremony on Monday, December 19, 2022.
The theme of this year's tapping was based on the movie Grease. The current NHS members tapped the six new members during the day wearing "Pink Lady" costumes while giving each new member several gifts, including a pink scarf and pink glasses They played music from the movie to signal the tapping of a new member.
Current members include Amadea Everman, Madison Jackson, Allyssa Maynard, Abigail Scott, Mallory Swords, & Adrienne Whitley.
Six new members will be inducted. They are Lilyan Buckler, Mallory Cassidy, Abby Clausing, Delaney James, Megan King, & Jaira Roberts.
Mr. Rose and Mrs. Phillips are the Clay High School National Honor Society advisors.
The NHS induction ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Clay Elementary Science Fair 2022-23
T.J. Yonce
Scott Named 2022 Heisman Recipient
Congratulations to Clay High School senior Abigail Scott. She was recognized as Clay High School's 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship recipient for her outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, and community service.
Clay Student Council, 2022-23
Freshmen
President–Aiden Young
Vice President–Sophia Craft
Secretary–Callie Schackart
Representative–Cayden Mckenzie and Isla Killian
Sophomores
President–Macyn Johnson
Vice President–Tristan Large
Secretary–Blaine Lunsford
Representative–Sarah Cassidy
Juniors
President–Delaney James
Vice President–Abby Clausing
Secretary–Mallory Cassidy
Representative–Olivia Howard
Seniors
President–Mallory Swords
Vice President–Alex Lands
Secretary–Angel Stump
Representative–Amadea Everman
Student Body
President–Adrienne Whitley
Vice President–Abbey Scott