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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Wolverines Dominate Bison on Senior Night By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com Led by NCAA Division I commits Alexa Hocevar and Ashlyn Drayer, the Wolverines girls basketball team dominated the Bison 6517 on Jan. 25. “It was one that we really needed,” Wolverines Head Coach Brandon Stewart said. “We knew coming in on senior night, we wanted to recognize our seniors and get a win for them. “To get this one tonight was big for us.” The Wolverines had an early lead, 25-1, at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the Wolverines led 41-13. And they continued their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Bison 24-4, to finish the game ahead, 65-17. Afterwards, some of West Geauga’s seniors — Ava Bican, Zoe Cowles, Ashlyn Drayer, Alexa Hocevar, Grace Laster, Megan Mc-
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The West Geauga varsity basketball seniors beat Beachwood 65-17 at home. “We knew coming in on senior night, we wanted to recognize our seniors and get a win for them,” said Head Coach Brandon Stewart. Pictured from left: Ashlyn Drayer, Courtney Whiting, Grace Laster, Alexa Hocevar, Zoe Cowles, Megan McGinnis, Ava Bican and Haley Ottman.
Ginnis, Haley Ottman and Courtney Whiting — commented on the energy and excitement within the gymnasium.
“I think it was a really good win tonight,” said Hocevar, who will continue her athletic career at Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis (IUPUI). “We had a lot of energy in the gym from our crowd and on the bench. We were See Basketball • Page 6
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By Brian Doering brian@karlovecmedia.com The West Geauga Schools Board of Education once again discussed Jan. 23 the possibility of changing its meeting schedule and adding an additional work session after a previous suggestion from board member Kathy Leavenworth. During the Jan. 9 school board meeting, Leavenworth brought up the idea of changing the meeting frequency to once per month and adding a work session. During Monday’s meeting, she addressed the public feedback the board has received on the matter. “Just as a response to some the feedback we’ve had, I have responded, (board members) Bill See Schools • Page 2
WG Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts Begin March 5 W.G. Kiwanis Club will be celebrating its 70th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at West Geauga High School every Sunday in March from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes four flavors of pancakes, French toast, sausage patties and beverages. The event raises funds to help fund school athletics programs, boy and girl scout troops, veterans’ meals, school science fair, Meals on Wheels, township recycling and shredding day, students of the month, summer concert series, Independence Day parade, Santa’s Sleigh toy project, school scholarships and more. The club welcomes groups and individuals that would like to volunteer for the community event. For more information, visit the Kiwanis website wgkiwanis.org or call Jeff Kershaw, pancake breakfast chairperson, at 440-812-3564.
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If you’ve ever dreamed about becoming a movie star, Fairmount Center for the Arts is offering a chance to learn from professionals. Veteran directors Julie Matthews and Debi Lewin are breaking new ground at the center in Russell Township with a class called, “On Camera Training for Young Actors and Singers,” from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2 to March 16. The pre-professional program offers actors and singers ages 8 and above the opportunity to develop on-camera skills needed for commercials, television, film and vocal performance taught by Matthews, an experienced on-screen actor, director, producer and feature film casting director; and Lewin, a professional vocalist and musical productions director. “It is the first time we have offered this class at Fairmount
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Julie Matthews’ students, Carlina and Cooper, shooting their video film demo at the local television network production studio with Director Cooper Quinn.
Center for the Arts and we’re very excited to bring it to the community,” FCFA Executive Director Elizabeth Bolander said. “Fairmount has a legacy of more than 40 years
offering youth theatre productions. We’re excited to bring this new experience for students who are looking for a pre-professional See Fairmount • Page 7
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