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4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee 2019
Clay Elementary held the 4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee on January 9, 2019. Classroom contestants from fourth grade were Eli Bailey, Olivia Hightower, Grayson Isaac, and Adrianna Dutton. Classroom contestants from fifth grade were Drake Bobst, Damien Conley, Haleigh Ruggles, and Riley Gilliam. Congratulations to Spelling Bee runner-up Haleigh Ruggles and Spelling Bee winner Grayson Isaac. Thank you Mr. Williams our Spelling Bee Coordinator and word pronouncer. Thank you to Spelling Bee Judges: Mr. Goodson, Mrs. Shepherd, and Mr. Rhea.
Clay HS Inducts NHS Members, 2019
Clay Junior-Senior High School held its National Honor Society Induction on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in the high school cafetorium. Three new students were inducted into Clay’s National Honor Society.
The new members inducted were Ryanna Bobst, daughter of Tessa Bobst; Cameron DeLotell, daughter of Chris and Tabbi DeLotell; and Jaelyn Warnock, daughter of Todd and Julie Warnock.
The current NHS members included Skylar Artis, Sophia Balestra, Sydney Barney, Ashtyn Brown, Lila Brown, Elisa Collins, Darby Garrett, Calvin Gerard, Delanie Gilliland, Alexandrya Musser, Madison Nigh, Tyler Phillips, Shaelyn Vassar, Jensen Warnock, Cassidy Wells, and Sarah Widdowson.
The speakers for the afternoon’s ceremony were Mrs. Courtney (Wilson) Mays, CHS National Honor Society member (2009), and Mrs. Megan (Burchett) Oliver, CHS National Honor Society member (2008).
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 to be considered. Members are involved in many activities and service projects throughout the year. The adviser for the Clay National Honor Society is Mr. Mark Rose.
Science Fair Winners (6-8) 2018
SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
6th Grade
1. Luke Stine, 2. McKenzie Bailey, 3. Naydine Watson & Laney Fife (Tie), 4. Abigaile Wiltshire & Chloe Cole (Tie), 5. Mackenzie Hicks, 6. Bree Hicks, & 7. Kayla Bailey
7th Grade
1. Chloe Betten, 2. Delaney Bowen, 3. Ambria Ratcliff, 4. Addison Barney
Team Projects
1. Kaidyn Fannin & Alexandra Wallace, 2. Shealyn Edgington & Cassidy Bazler, 3. Marissa Mogan & Hannah Felts. 4. Kyle Watson & Chloe Mustain, & 5. Kayle Collins & Breanna Franklin
Honorable Mention
1. Tate Queen, 2. Mikayla Conley, 3. Talan Lawson, 4. Madi Wright, & 5. Mariyah Blanton
Elementary Science Fair 2018
Clay Elementary Science Fair was held on December 4, 2018, for fourth- and fifth-grade students. Thanks to Mrs. Zuefle, coordinator of the Science Fair, judges for volunteering their time, and the PTC for buying participants Gatti's Pizza for lunch.
The Grand Prize Winner was Drake Bobst - 5th grade.
The fifth-grade winners were 1st Place - Wesley Runyon, 2nd Place - Sophia Craft, 3rd Place - Abi Miller. The fifth grade Honorable Mention winners were Trevin Brooks, Isla Killian, and Cayden McKenzie.
The fourth-grade winners were 1st Place - Lucas Betten, 2nd Place - Caroline Ridenour, 3rd Place - Adrionna Dunton. The fourth grade Honorable Mention winners were Ella Runyon, Addie Willis, and Caden Davis. Congratulations to all participants for your hard work preparing great Science Fair Projects!
Clay HS' 2018 Wendy's HS Heisman Winners
The Clay Local School District Salutes Outstanding Student Applicants and School Winners in the Race for the 2018 Wendy's High School Heisman
Clay High School is extending special congratulations to Tyler Phillips and Jensen Warnock 
who were named the school winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. Jensen was also selected as a state, female semi-finalist. To be eligible for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic talent, and community leadership.
Wendy’s High School Heisman program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, celebrates the achievements of the nation’s top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the top award in college football, the WHSH award is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level. The award encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age.
Warnock Earned Girl Scout's Gold Award
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Jensen Warnock, a senior at Clay High School and Ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 1190, recently earned her Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious achievement within Girls Scouts and it is the equivalent to the Eagle Scout Award. It is the most difficult Girl Scout Award to earn – only 5% of eligible Girls Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award.
Girls identify a need in their community and resolve to make a plan to take action to address it. Jensen’s project was entitled “Set to Win.”
CHS Fall Formal (2018)
Clay High School Fall Formal
The Clay HS student council sponsored a fall formal on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
CMS Honor Assembly - First Grading Period (2018)
Clay High School Middle School Honor Assembly
Those honored during the assembly included 6th-grade perfect attendance, 7th-grade perfect attendance, 8th-grade perfect attendance, 6th-grade B avg. honor roll, 6th-grade A avg. honor roll, 6th-grade All-A honor roll, 7th-grade B avg. honor roll, 7th-grade A avg. honor roll, 7th-grade All-A honor roll, 8th-grade B avg. honor roll, 8th-grade A avg. honor roll, 8th-grade All-A honor roll, and most improved student award winners.
Shoes that Fit
November 12, 2018
Thanks to Chad Monroe and "Shoes That Fit" for donating 50 pairs of shoes for students in grades Preschool - 11th who needed them. Clay Local School District is very appreciative to all the businesses that made donations or helped raise the money to purchase the shoes.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is October 8th-12th. Our K-5 students participated in the fire prevention poster contest theme "Look, Listen, Learn; Be Aware - A Fire Can Start Anywhere."
Congratulations to the third, second, and first place winners in each grade level and to the overall winners for grades K-2 and grades 3-5. Thanks to Kyle, Gabe, and Mike of the Rosemount Fire Department for teaching us about fire safety and for telling us about their fire trucks and equipment. See all the pictures of our winners and the fire equipment.
Clay Community Loses Former Administrator
JOHN ROBERT ESTEPP, JR.
ROSEMOUNT —John Robert Estepp, Jr. (Bob), 94, of Rosemount passed October 5, 2018. He was born in South Webster on April 5, 1924. He was the youngest of eleven children of John Robert Estepp and Francis Combs Estepp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berlyn Carole Estepp (Hartz) of 60 years. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Estepp (Euan Reavie) of Duluth, MN, and Brian Estepp (Meliea) of Reynoldsburg, OH. Bob graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1942. He attended Rio Grande College in 1942 when he joined the Navy and served in World War World II as a Naval officer. Bob then graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1947 and taught school at different local high schools (e.g., McDermott and Green Township) until he was called back to duty as a Naval officer in the Korean War. Bob returned to Clay High School in 1953 and obtained his Master's degree from Marshall University while he served as principal and superintendent for 24 years before retiring in 1977. He also co-owned the Portsmouth Monument Company.
Bob enjoyed reading and gardening and traveling and antiquing with his wife and best friend Carole. He was a volunteer for SOMC and loved spending time with his family, neighbors, and many friends.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Memorial donations may be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Arrangements are under the direction of F. C Daehler Mortuary Company in Portsmouth.
Daughters of the American Revolution Donate School Supplies
Beverly Stringer with the Daughters of the American Revolution donated various school supplies to Mrs. Clay's Second Grade Classroom on September 28, 2018. We are very appreciative of all the school supplies donated!
Moore Inducted into SSU Hall of Fame
Tiffany Shanks-Moore
A member of the 1996 NAIA National Runner-Up Softball team, Tiffany Shanks-Moore was an instrumental part of SSU's rise during the mid-1990s to a NAIA title contender. Shanks-Moore owns two of the top 15 hitting seasons in SSU history, hitting .444 in 1993 and .441 in 1996 after missing the 1995 season. Her 1996 season was arguably her best: she hit .441 with an on-base percentage of .461 and a slugging percentage of .655 with 64 hits, 13 doubles, 3 triples and 4 home runs while scoring 43 runs and driving in 41 RBIs. Shanks-Moore is third in career batting average at .443, fourth in on-base percentage at .469 and third in slugging percentage at .638.
Shanks-Moore was a Second Team NAIA All-American in 1996, was she named first team All-Mid-Ohio Conference twice and honorable mention All-MOC once. She won MOC Player of the Week on May 7, 1996, and was a Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete in 1996.
Moore was inducted into the Poland HS Hall of Fame in 2016.
Shawnee State University Hall of Fame link.
Fall Volleyball League
Jensen Warnock, a Clay HS senior and an Ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 1190, is working toward her Gold Award. She recently organized a two-day volleyball camp for students in grades 4-8. She is now starting a fall instructional league with the help of other varsity volleyball players. She is encouraging girls who are Clay students, grades 4-6, to come and participate. Students will be taught the fundamentals of volleyball and then be given the opportunity to play against one another.
The league started on Sunday, September 9, and will continue every Sunday in September from 1:00-4:00. There is no cost to attend. If you are interested in participating, please ask your teacher for a registration form, which is also available in the office.
Miss Clay, Alison Smith, wins River Days 2018
Miss Clay wins Miss River Days 2018
The day started out with the fun-filled parade, which then led up to a wonderfully exciting night every little girl dreams of, the Queen’s pageant.
The River Day’s 2018 Queen Pageant was held at the Vern Riffe Center Saturday night. The evening was filled with representatives of each Scioto County School. The evening was filled with all the glitz and glitter on the night of the pageant.
Clay Student Council 2018-19
Student Council Members
Student Council Officers
President - Shaelyn Vassar
Vice President - Delanie Gilliland
Secretary/Treasurer - Chase Hudson
Freshman Class Officers
President: Gavin Cayton
Class Representative - Austin Smith
Secretary/Treasurer - Liam Garrison
Sophomore Class Officers
President - Andrew Brown
Class Representative - Emily Clausing
Secretary/Treasurer - Evan Woods
Junior Class Officers
President - Jaelyn Warnock
Class Representative - Caden Cline
Secretary/Treasurer - Hannah Phipps
Senior Class Officers
President - Lila Brown
Vice President - Sydney Barney
Class Representative - Tyler Phillips
Secretary/Treasurer - Elisa Collins
Community Loses Long-time Clay Educator
Carol Ann Sparks Chandler, 65, of Belleview, Florida, died on August 27, 2018, at her home after a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born on January 13, 1953, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Sparks and Olive Lemaster Sparks, as well as an infant brother, Robert Craig Sparks. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Chandler of Belleview, Florida, and two children, Brandy (John) Wyatt of Columbus, Ohio, and Jeffrey (Danielle) Chandler of Belleview, Florida, and many beloved friends and family members. Carol was a 1971 graduate of Clay High School, and a graduate of the Ohio University. She taught elementary school for 45 years, the majority of which was spent in Kindergarten at Rosemount Primary School in Portsmouth, Ohio. Carol also taught Kindergarten from 2001-2018 at South Ocala Elementary School in Ocala Florida. She received numerous honors for her work in education. Carol was named a Marion County, Florida Golden Apple Teacher in 2009, a Diamond Oil 2012 Top Teacher, and in 2018 South Ocala honored her as a Master Teacher. She previously taught Children’s Church at Grace Baptist Church in Belleview, Florida, where she was a dedicated member of the congregation.