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Volume 11, No. 10
Friday, May 1, 2026
Writing Contest Inspires Local Students By Kathy Talty
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We were thrilled to once again honor 19 Kirtland Schools students for their amazing creative writing ND works during our awards R TLatA KIdinner the Community of Christ Church. This year’s creative writing contest theme, “If I had a Robot…”, prompted a science fiction exploration of writing. Famous science fiction writer Carl Sagan wrote: “There is nothALAN KORNSPAN/KMG ing inhuman about an intelligent The Hornets Boys Lacrosse Team has been led offensively this season by Lucci Cantini. After scoring five goals machine; it is indeed an expression in the season opener on March 19 against the Elyria Catholic Panthers, Cantini led the Hornets with a hat trick in a 14-3 victory over the Panthers at Wilson Stadium on April 24. those superb intellectual capabilities that only human beings, of all the creatures on the planet, possess.” We had three esteem judges: Jeanne Madison, an award-winning actress and a member of the Dramatist Guild, a 2022-2023 Nord Family To continue to build the Hor- of Mount Union. By Alan Kornspan Foundation Playwright Fellow at Prior to leading the Hornets nets Boys Lacrosse program, first sports@karlovemedia.com the Cleveland Public Theater with year co-head coaches Rob Belknap program, Coach Belknap said the a sell out for “Showin’ Up Black”; With the tremendous success and Joe Benjamin have begun to Hornets Boys Lacrosse Team had Shell Dedmon, a retired lawyer and been run by parents. of the Hornets football team (8 lead the Hornets to success. a very talented poet who enjoys reNow, with a more formalized state championships) over the Belknap and Benjamin, both visiting her own experience of writstructure, Coach Belknap copast two decades, the potential to former Northeast Ohio Area High ing as a student; and Paul Rampe, field a top Boys Varsity Lacrosse School players from Gilmour and ordinates the offensive attack, a videographer involved in writing team in Northeast Ohio at Kirtland Kenston respectively, both played while Coach Benjamin focuses should not come as a surprise. college lacrosse at the University See Lacrosse • Page 2 See Contest • Page 4
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High School Seniors Honored at Military Signing Day Submitted Kirtland High School recognized five seniors who are committing to serve in the United States military during a Military Signing Day ceremony held on Friday, April 24, in The Forum. Family members, staff and peers gathered to honor the students’ decision to serve their country and celebrate this important next step following graduation. The students recognized included: • Izzy Copeland – Coast Guard • Ali Hooper – Air Force • Richard Pennza – ROTC Marine Corps • Cameron Treadwell – Army National Guard • Charlie Vignero – Air Force Military Signing Day ceremonies are held to recognize students who choose to enlist or pursue military
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Family, staff and classmates gathered Friday in The Forum to celebrate five Kirtland seniors who are trading their caps and gowns for a uniform. Congratulations to Izzy Copeland (Coast Guard), Ali Hooper (Air Force), Richard Pennza (ROTC Marine Corps), Cameron Treadwell (Army National Guard) and Charlie Vignero (Air Force) on your commitment to serve.
service, highlighting their dedication, leadership and commitment to something greater than themselves. “We are incredibly proud of these students for their decision to serve our country,” said Kirtland Schools
Superintendent Chad VanArnhem. “Their commitment reflects courage, selflessness and a deep sense of responsibility. They represent the very best of Kirtland Local Schools and we are grateful for their willingness to
lead through service.” Kirtland Schools is proud of these students for their courage and willingness to serve and extends its gratitude for their future contributions to our nation.
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