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Kirtland Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of two new school principals at a special meeting July 26. Bob Race was elevated to become Kirtland Middle School principal for the next three school years and Victor Puskas was named next principal at Kirtland Race High School. “Mr. Race demonstrated strong leadership and did an amazing job of supporting KMS last school year as the assistant principal,” Kirtland Schools Superintendent Chad VanArnhem said. He added, “Mr. Race has built strong relationships with students, staff and the community in his first year in the district. He was a strong curricular leader and would do whatever task that was asked
of him. We are excited to have Mr. Race as the principal at KMS.” Race thanked board members, administrators, the community and his staff for the opportunity to lead the middle school. “Together, we have embarked on a journey of educational excellence, fostering a nurturing environment for our students to thrive. It is an honor to guide and inspire our future generation, and I am humbled by the unwavering support and confidence placed in me,” Race said. “Thank you for this incredible opportunity.” Prior to joining KHS, Puskas was the assistant principal at West Geauga High School for the past two school years. Before that, he spent seven years as a science teacher at Chagrin Falls High School. Puskas went through an extensive interview process, including a final round interview with 16 people that included teachers, an administrative assistant, guidance See Principals • Page 6
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Victor Puskas (front center) was named the new principal at Kirtland High School during a special Kirtland Schools Board of Education meeting July 26. He most recently spent two years.
Kiwanis Awards 13 Scholarships to Recent Grads By Donna Robinson editor@karlovecmedia.com The Kirtland Kiwanis helped recent Kirtland High School graduates like Mia Osborne further their academic dreams with 13 scholarship awards. Osborne, who is pursuing a degree in neuroscience, received the $1,500 Helping Hand Scholarship to go toward her studies at Case Western Reserve. She and other recipients were honored July 13 during Kirtland Kiwanis’ 56th annual scholarship award ceremony at the Kirtland Community Center. “I was grateful and so appreciative to receive this scholarship,” Osborne said. “Receiving a scholarship or not, I believe in always contributing to the community. My family is proud of me for always making the time to give back to the community. “My education is of utmost importance to me and by being on the pre-med track for a minimum of eight years, my educational fees are going to be immense,” Osborne added. “Every bit of a contribution is so crucial. Kirtland Kiwanis is
Coffee with Council Coffee with Council is Saturday, Aug. 12 10-11 a.m., at Kirtland City Hall. For more information, contact Joe Smolic at 440-487-8984 or JSmolic@ kirtlandohio.com
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Pictured, first row, from left, are Kiwanian Kathy Talty, scholarship recipients Maya Hill, Nikolena Samac, Corinne Greenlee, Mia Osborne, Nicole Penjoyan, Nora Shermanand and Kiwanian Dr. Jeffrey Bailey. Second row, from left, are recipients Patrick Bak, Robert Whittaker, Elizabeth Aranavage and Destiny Marn.
the heartbeat of the community that many other groups appreciate, look forward to and depend on their financial giving.” The scholarship committee looks for students who demonstrate a desire for higher education, have concrete goals and demonstrate a capability for success through their academic standing and standard-
ized test scores. Dr. Jeffrey Bailey, chair of the scholarship committee, welcomed everyone during the ceremony, highlighting community service as a key criterion for recipients. “These students have demonstrated not only academic achievement, but, more importantly, a willingness to give back to their
community through volunteer service,” he said. Antwyne Stoves Jr., who received the $1,000 George Dolovachy Vocational Scholarship, plans to put it toward his studies at Lakeland Community College. “In addition, it will help me See Kiwanis • Page 5
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