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Clay HS Winter Sports Highlights, 2017-18
Clay HS Boys' Basketball
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2017-18 Clay Jr.-Sr. HS Honor Roll - Second Nine Weeks
Clay Junior-Senior High School
Honor Roll
Second Nine Weeks
2017-18
6th Grade
All A’s - Evan Balestra, Delaney Staker, Eric Wang
A Average - Hannah Felts, Nicki Fyffe, Megan King
B Average - Addison Barney, Chloe Betten, Chloe Brashear, Mallory Cassidy, Maddison Chapman, Abby Clausing, Klynn Craft, Jessyka Davis, Kaidyn Fannin, Jack Holbrook, Alexander Lockert, Marcus Lunsford, Marissa Morgan, Makenna Pelphrey, Katelyn Ramey, Jaira Roberts, Aiden Smith, Noah Steele
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2017-18 CES Honor Roll - Second Nine Weeks
Clay Elementary School
Honor Roll
Second Nine Weeks
2017-2018
Kindergarten
Excellent Achievement
Starr Bailey, Titan Breech, Chloe Fitzer, Connor Fowler, Karley Frantz, Landon Humphrey, Madelyn Loper
Outstanding Achievement
Bailey Bennett, Claire Bradford, Charlie Cooper, Addison France, Izzy Hannan, Keira Hicks, Alexis Knauff, Maddison Lockert, Sawyer Powell, Gabriel Runyon, Ronnie Smoot, TJ Younce
Honorable Achievement
Maya Betten, Ryder Bradshaw, John Brady, Destiny Brown, Nakari Dunn, Macey Gay, Keaton Kelly, Bailee Llewellyn, Luke McClary, Ben Mullett, Jackson Newman, Eden Patel, Elly Rider, Brielle Schackart, Connor Sexton, Bryson Sherrick, JP Warnock
Clay HS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2018
Clay Junior-Senior High School held its National Honor Society Induction on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in the high school cafetorium. Sixteen new students were inducted into Clay’s National Honor Society.
The new members inducted were Skylar Artis, daughter of Scott and Missy Artis; Sophia Balestra, daughter of Brenden and Rachel Balestra; Sydney Barney, daughter of Jody and Matt Barney of Rosemount; Ashtyn Brown, daughter of Sarah and Gabe Brown; Lila Brown, daughter of Erica and Jason Willis of Rosemount and Eric Brown of Hawaii; Elisa Collins, Gene and Marie Collins of Portsmouth; Darby Garrett, daughter of Ted and Lisa Garrett of Rosemount; Calvin Gerard, son of Chris and Amy Gerard of Rosemount and Bill and Angela Ridenour of Lucasville; Delanie Gilliland, daughter of Craig and Melanie Gilliland of Rosemount; Alexandrya Musser, daughter of Eric Musser and Anna Green of Portsmouth; Madison Nigh, daughter of Andrea Nigh and David McCroskey of Rosemount; Tyler Phillips, son of Mike and Lisa Phillips of Rosemount; Shaelyn Vassar, daughter of Scott and Teresa Vassar of Rosemount; Jensen Warnock, daughter of Todd and Julie Warnock of Rosemount; Cassidy Wells, daughter of Susan Runyon of Portsmouth; and Sarah Widdowson, daughter of Eric and Amy Widdowson of Rosemount.
The current NHS members included Hunnter Adams, Hunter Armstrong, Alicia Bobst, Grant Cayton, Keith Cottle, Bethany Flannery, Savannah Moore, Abigail Osborn, Regan Nicole Osborn, Sydney Osborn, Jacob Wellman, Samantha Willis.
The speaker for the afternoon’s ceremony was Mrs. Amana Spriggs-Rhea. She was inducted into the CHS National Honor Society in 1999 and was the co-valedictorian of her 2000 Clay HS graduating class. She graduated in 2004 from Miami University (Business) and 2009 from Central Michigan University (Business Administration). She works for Wastren Advantage Incorporated in Piketon.
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 advisor for the Clay National Honor Society is Mr. Mark Rose.
Clay Elementary Spelling Bee 2018
Clay Elementary School's Fourth and Fifth Grade Spelling Bee was held on January 10, 2018. 
Fourth grade participants included Sophia Craft, Haleigh Ruggles, Adeline Eick, and Day'ona Allen. Fifth grade participants were Laney Fife, Nikolai Lagandaon, Mackenzie Hicks, and Makayla Conley.
The runner up was Nikolai Lagandaon and the winner was Mackenzie Hicks. Mackenzie will represent Clay Elementary at the County Spelling Bee on March 3, 2018, at the SOMC Friend's Center.
Clay HS National Honor Society Tapping Ceremony 2017
The Clay High School National Honor Society held its annual "tapping" ceremony on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. The theme of this year's tapping was based on the book and movie Polar Express. The current NHS members tapped the sixteen new members during the day wearing pajamas while giving each new member a ticket, mug, and hot chocolate. They played music from the movie to signal the tapping of a new member.
Current members include Hunnter Adams, Hunter Armstrong, Alicia Bobst, Grant Cayton, Keith Cottle, Bethany Flannery, Savannah Moore, Abigail Osborn, Regan Osborn, Sydney Osborn, Jacob Wellman, & Sami Willis.
Sixteen new members will be inducted. They include Skylar Artis, Sophia Balestra, Sydney Barney, Ashtyn Brown, Lila Brown, Elisa Collins, Darby Garrett, Calvin Gerard, Delanie Gilliland, Alex Musser, Madison Nigh, Tyler Phillips, Shaelyn Vassar, Jensen Warnock, Cassidy Wells, & Sarah Widdowson.
Mr. Rose is the Clay High School National Honor Society advisor.
The NHS induction ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
Bags of Hope - Students/Community Donate for the Holidays
Bags of Hope. Thirty families were helped by the generosity!
The Clay students and community brought in 1,200 (plus) items of food and $127.28. The staff and outside participants brought in an additional $700.00. The fifth grade was our winner for the elementary (bringing in 309 food items) and the twelfth grade was our winner for the high school (bringing in 125 items). The fifth grade also brought in the most money ($38.79). Both the 5th and 12th grades will be rewarded with a party after the break!
Sonora's restaurant donated all the hams for the bags. Please make sure you thank them and support their business!
We were able to help 30 families. This exceeds the number we have done in the past by five. Plus, with the help of some of the staff, a child in the district was given some Christmas presents.
The Clay Student Council counted, sorted, organized, and helped load everything. The Clay Key Club (Mrs. Everman and Mrs. Armes) collected winter items. Each family's box had gloves and hats added. Thanks also go out to Lori Scott, Lisa Phillips, Erica Willis, Nannette Haney, and ALL those who help each year! Portsmouth Daily Times article.
Clay MS Spelling Bee, 2017
Portsmouth Motorycycle Club Makes Donation
Josh Brannan of the Portsmouth Motorcycle Club donated a Christmas dinner on December 14, 2017, to the Stump family. The dinner includes a complete dinner (a large turkey with fixings and dessert). The Portsmouth Motorcycle Club is also donating coats for the kids in the family. Clay Elementary and the Stump family appreciate the donation made by the Portsmouth Motorcycle Club.
Clay Elementary Science Fair 2017
The Clay Elementary 4th and 5th Grade Science Fair was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. 
The majority of the students in those grades had a project for the science fair.
Congratulations to all the participants and the following award winners:
4th Grade
Honorable Mention - Lucas Dorst, Jocee Nachtman, and Alexa Deal.
Third Place - Trevin Brooks
Second Place - Caden McKenzie
First Place - Sophia Craft.
5th Grade
Honorable Mention - Alayna Fife, Brianne Hicks, and Olivia Moore.
Third Place - McKenzie Bailey
Second Place - Malachi Loper
First Place - Macyn Johnson.
Grand Prize Winner - Tate Queen (5th).
Clay HS Fall Formal
The Clay High School Fall Formal sponsored by the Clay Student Council was held on Saturday, November 18, 2017. PICTURES/ALBUM 
Clay Elementary Pig Races 2017
Clay Elementary sold almost $30,000 worth of cookie dough this school year.
Our school keeps a percentage of the money for field trips, AR, supplies, awards, parties, and other school events throughout the school year. Students that sold ten (10) items got to participate in a Pig Race for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Wal-Mart. Seventy-two (72) students sold at least 10 items and participated. There were nine (9) heat races and each heat race winner raced for the grand prize.
Congratulations to Macyn Johnson for winning the Pig Race!
Clay Elementary Limo Ride 2017
Clay Elementary sold almost $30,000 in cookie dough this year. Our school keeps a percentage of the money for materials, supplies, field trips, AR, and other endeavors throughout the year.
Students selling more than twenty (20) items get to ride in a Limo and have a pizza lunch. Students selling more than thirty (30) items get to ride in a Limo, invite a friend, and have a pizza lunch.
Our top seller was Adrionna Dunton, who sold 75 items. She won a $100 gift card to Wal-Mart. Students turning in money on time got their name put into a drawing to win a $25 Wal-Mart gift card. That winner was Lynsey Loop.
Congratulations to all who sold cookie dough and thanks for your great effort!
Congrats, Clay HS Students!
Congratulations to the following students for their recognition:
Lacyra Craig. Lacyra, a junior at the Scioto County Career Technical Center, has been selected as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. "On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Lacyra has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence," said Claes Nobel, Chairman of the NSHSS. "Laycra is now a member of a unique community of scholars--a community that represents our very best hope for the future."
Keith Cottle. Keith, a senior, was selected as Clay High School's DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Award recipient. He was nominated by the CHS staff and then selected by the senior class. The award recognizes individuals who fulfill the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. Keith is the son of Marc and Jennifer Cottle of Portsmouth.
Caden Cline. Caden, a sophomore, was selected as Clay High School's HOBY representative after being nominated by the school's staff and selected by the sophomore class as the 2017-2018 Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Award winner. Caden will represent Clay High School at the H.O.B.Y. Leadership Conference. Sophomores from across the state attended the HOBY Leadership seminar at Denison University in Columbus. HOBY is designed to honor some of America's most outstanding students and further develop their leadership skills. HOBY leadership seminars bring together a select group of high school sophomores to interact with distinguished leaders in business, government, education, and other professions to discuss present and future issues. The goal is to provide them with a stimulating forum for learning about the American incentive system and the democratic process while broadening their understanding of their leadership potential and the quest for self-development. Caden is the son of Matt and Rhonda Cline of West Portsmouth.
Ian Grimm, Madison Nigh, & Garrett Stone. Ian, Madison, and Garrett were selected for the Asbury University Honors Band. On average ninety-five students are selected from eight states. They performed in concert on November 18, 2017. Miss Alice Maggard is the CHS Band Director.
2017-18 Clay Jr-Sr HS Honor Roll - First Nine Weeks
2017-2018
Clay Junior High/High School
Honor Roll - First Nine Weeks
6th Grade
All A’s – Evan Balestra, Megan King
A Average - Hannah Felts, Eric Wang
B Average – Addison Barney, Chloe Brashear, Mallory Cassidy, Maddison Chapman, Kaidyn Fannin, Nakina Fiffe, Alexander Lockert, Marissa Morgan, Katelyn Ramey, Delaney Staker,
7th Grade
All A’s – Allyssa Maynard
A Average - Amelia Balestra, John Carter, Marilyn Colley, Amadea Everman, Katelyn Fyfe, Carly Martin,Tyra Rawlins, Abigail Scott, Robert Stratton, Adrienne Whitley, Andrew Zuefle
B Average – Lilyan Buckler, Darian Carter, Morgan Eick, A’mari Harmon, Dalton Jackson, Madison Jackson, Preston Jackson, Tyrus Keeton, Timothy Lands, Cayden Maddix, CJ Robinson, Katelyn Smith, Conner Snellgrove, Angel Stump, Maggie Swayne, Mallory Swords, Ashton Whaley
8th Grade
All A’s – Gavin Cayton, Liam Garrison, Bailey Howard, Preslee Lutz, Kyleigh Oliver
A Average - Owan Atkins-Plumlee, Mitchell King, Olivia Ramey, Austin Smith
B Average - Hailey Arnett, Robert Deal, Jacy Gearheart, Shealynn Gumbert, Tamara Henry, Nathan Penn, Carson Porginski, Connor Puckett, Mariah Smith, Lorraine Swords, Landon Thomas, Kailey Ware
9th Grade
All A's – Andrew Brown, Emily Clausing, Clay Cottle, Regan Fyffe, Haley Knauff-Younce
A Average – Megan Bazler, Jacob Eick, Jaden Jessee, Mekenzie Loper, Shaley Munion, Mackenzie Penn, Taeghan Redoutey, Evan Woods, Jaymes Woods
B Average – Corvan Clark, Dylan Collett, Chasten Davis, Sophia Gatti, Bailee Gillispie, Levi Hamilton, Maddison Leightenheimer, Shaden Malone, Jaedon Mustain, Noah Wright
10th Grade
All A's - Jaelyn Warnock
A Average - Lauren Campbell, Gage Keller, Trinity Ketchell, Hannah Phipps
B Average - Dakota Dodds, Noah Downs, Kelsey Fowler, Shane Hannah, Chloe Hayslip, Nicholas Harries, Ashley Hurt, Caleb McNutt, Nahia Mendoza, Nicole Piccolo, Reece Whitley, Andrew Winn
11th Grade
All A's - Sophia Balestra, Aericah Barney, Cameron DeLotell, Zachary Swayne, Shaelyn Vassar, Jensen Warnock
A Average - Lila Brown, Elisa Collins, Darby Garrett, Calvin Gerard, Delanie Gilliland, Ian Grimm, Chase Hudson, Hunter Mathias, Madison Nigh, Hannah Oliver, Tyler Phillips, Cassidy Wells, Sarah Widdowson
B Average – Tyler Hobbs, Taylor Lewis, Bradley McCleese, Mason Newton, Hannah Pauley, Alison Smith, Marco Valle, Abigale Ware
12th Grade
All A's - Hunnter Adams, Alicia Bobst, Grant Cayton, Keith Cottle, Bethany Flannery, Abigail Osborn, Regan Osborn, Sydney Osborn, Jacob Wellman
A Average - Keeton Brown, Lane Downey, Ryan Hinch, Lexie Hubbard, Kimberly Suttles, Julia Swain
B Average – Jordan Little, Teddy McCall
Clay HS' 2017 Wendy's Heisman Winners
The Clay Local School District Salutes Outstanding Student Applicants and School Winners in the Race for the 2017 Wendy's High School Heisman
Clay High School is extending special congratulations to Keith Cottle and Regan Osborn who were named the school winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. 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.
Clay PTC Halloween Carnival 2017
The Clay PTC Halloween Carnival was held Saturday, October 21, 2017, in the annex gym. Many community members, students, parents, and family attended this annual event. The carnival had games, food, door prizes, haunted house, raffle tickets for a grill, split the pot, and chances for Cincinnati Bengal tickets for the Dec. 24 game against the Detroit Lions.
The Clay PTC raised over $3200 for our students and teachers. Thanks PTC for your tremendous effort!
Oak Hill HS & Clay HS Bands
It’s not often that fans are treated to three separate marching bands in a high school football game.
Normally, both high schools that are playing in the football game put on performances from their bands at halftime and in pregame. But what if your school doesn’t have a football team?
Such was the scenario for the Clay Panthers and their band. Clay was able to perform at home during basketball games, and for events like the Circleville Pumpkin Festival, but were never able to perform at a football game since the Panthers do not have a team.
That is, until Clay band director Alice Maggard was presented with an interesting opportunity from a fellow SOC school.
CES Fire Prevention Week Activities & Poster Contest 2017
Fire Prevention Week was October 9-13, 2017. The Rosemount and Rubyville Fire Departments held a poster contest for grades K-2 and grades 3-5 with the theme "Every Second Counts." Also, the firemen went room to room discussing fire safety and fire prevention. Thanks to Lt. Kyle McCain and Zach Hudson of the Rosemount FD and Gabe Miller and John Kimmey of the Rubyville FD for volunteering their time for our elementary students. Thanks to our art teacher, Mrs. Harris, for having students make the posters in her art classes.
Read more: CES Fire Prevention Week Activities & Poster Contest 2017
