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In this interview Kerri Broome provides details on the Lorain County Historical Society’s yearlong plans to highlight the county’s bicentennial. The county’s history began with the arrival of Heman Ely from Massachusetts after the Revolutionary war to establish the eventual county seat, Elyria. Details are given on many events and observances including driving and biking tours of historical locations.
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| A longtime supporter of the Scholastic Games broadcasts, the Community Foundation of Lorain County has been connecting people who care with causes that matter for several decades. In this interview, the foundation’s Executive Director, Cindy Andrews, provides details on ways the foundation is working to improve the region’s quality of life, from invaluable assistance during the Covid pandemic to scholarships, community events and assistance to other nonprofit organizations. The name of the organization’s website sums up its mission: It’s peoplewhocare.org. |
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The 33rd annual championship featured the academic team from Amherst Marion L. Steele seeking its third Scholastic Games championship versus the Lake Ridge Academy team seeking to tie the all-time record of five championships, which would be its third consecutive title. Team members are listed below.
Another record on the line is that for “Standout Scholar” awards. On every program a student is recognized as the individual who “contributed the most to his or her team” with includes $50 and a certificate. When teams return for playoffs, the same student is eligible to win additional times, and in all of that person’s high school years. The all-time record is eight such awards, which only three students have achieved in the programs first thirty-two years. Entering this championship, each of the teams has a team captain who has won seven so far. Will one of them tie the record? Listen and find out. The contenders are Amherst’s John Perez-Strohmeyer and Lake Ridge’s Finn Pasatta. Rounding out the championship teams, Lake Ridge Academy was represented by Ayaan Siddiqi (l) and Nate Barens (r), and for Amherst Steele, the other team members were Donald Theisen (l) and Mark Vitelli (obscured in photo). An interview with the winning team follows the quiz program.
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The Scholastic Games radio quiz continues its fourth decade on WEOL radio in Elyria, Ohio (AM930 and FM 100.3), with this year’s maiden broadcast featuring students from Firelands High School in Oberlin and Keystone High School in LaGrange. Keystone’s team consists of Kat Barden, Hayden Spence, and team captain Noah Weaver, and representing Firelands were Nathan Ludwig, Andrew Bartish and team captain Joseph Formholtz. Click above to hear the broadcast. If you can’t wait to see how it ends, you can jump right to our official news release and read the final results.
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Nordson Corporation is not only a source of innovative products for industry worldwide, but it is also a leader in philanthropy in the communities where it operates. Founded in Lorain County, Ohio, the company has financed hundreds of programs since its founding in 1989. Cecilia Render, the long-time Executive Director of the Nordson Corporation Foundation, speaks here of the Corporation’s goals in the area of education, with particular attention to the area of “STEM” – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The Foundation is the charter sponsor of our Scholastic Games broadcasts.
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All are aware of the impact the pandemic has had on the nursing profession. Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio, has programs that not only train nurses, but focus on the extraordinary pressures the pandemic has placed on them and ways to deal with those pressures. Dr. Sweeney, who heads the nursing department at the college, provides valuable insights for those considering the profession.
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Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, was founded in 1850, and has evolved into an institution of distinction including market-driven initiatives to assist students in the pursuit of affordable four-year degrees. One business program offers a tuition-free MBA degree for qualified students. Heidelberg Vice President Tony Bourne offers insight and helpful information for those seeking a college degree.
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Jennifer Harmon is a spokesperson for the Elyria Public Library System which proudly boasts a brand new main branch downtown. It is just part of a growing, modern community library system, and she has all the details in this edition of the Dialogues series.
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The Lorain Historical Society has developed a program to instruct teachers about teaching the history of the city. Great stories are told and great people are highlighted. In this “Dialogues on Education,” Historical Society Executive Director Barb Piscopo explains how this new program is developing. She also has other interesting facts about the Historical Society and its various efforts.
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In this “Dialogues on Education,” we hear from Problem Gambling Specialist Scott Anderson from the state sponsored “Ohio for Responsible Gambling.” Anderson outlines the growing issue of young people developing bad gambling habits. Six-Point-Five percent of 14-21-year-olds are now at risk for problem gambling. He talks about signs of risk and what parents and educators can do to be sure their children avoid falling victim to problem gambling.
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