🍊🏅 West Liberty-Salem Cross Country: All-Ohio Honors Announced! 🏅🍊
The Big Orange continues to shine on the state stage! West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our boys’ and girls’ cross country athletes who earned All-Ohio honors this season for their outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Championships.
🟠 Boys All-Ohio Honorees
🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Caleb Larson – 10th overall
• Asher Cole – 17th overall
🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Dylan King – 39th
• Brayan Gullett – 47th
📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Sr. Caleb Larson
• Sr. Dylan King
• Sr. Garrett Wallen
🟠 Girls All-Ohio Honorees
🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Malia Miller
🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
• Isla Leichty
• Mariska Smith
These Tigers exemplify excellence in every sense — discipline, heart, and leadership both on the course and in the classroom. Congratulations to all of our All-Ohio runners for representing West Liberty-Salem with pride!
🧡🖤 #BigOrange #AllOhio #WLSPride #CrossCountryTradition
The Big Orange continues to shine on the state stage! West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our boys’ and girls’ cross country athletes who earned All-Ohio honors this season for their outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Championships.
🟠 Boys All-Ohio Honorees
🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Caleb Larson – 10th overall
• Asher Cole – 17th overall
🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Dylan King – 39th
• Brayan Gullett – 47th
📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Sr. Caleb Larson
• Sr. Dylan King
• Sr. Garrett Wallen
🟠 Girls All-Ohio Honorees
🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Malia Miller
🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
• Isla Leichty
• Mariska Smith
These Tigers exemplify excellence in every sense — discipline, heart, and leadership both on the course and in the classroom. Congratulations to all of our All-Ohio runners for representing West Liberty-Salem with pride!
🧡🖤 #BigOrange #AllOhio #WLSPride #CrossCountryTradition
🏐🧡 More Fall Sports Highlights! 🧡🏐
As we continue our fall sports wrap-up, we’re excited to recognize our District 9 Volleyball All-District All Stars! These athletes represented WL-S with excellence, earning their place among the area’s top performers.
Congratulations to:
• Naomi Cole
• Lyndee Harrison
• Ava Poppe
All three Tigers were named to the District 9 All-District Team and competed in the District 9 All-Star Game last month! Their hard work, skill, and leadership have been on full display all season, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments.
Way to go, Tigers! 🐅🖤🧡
#WLSPride #TigerNation #Volleyball #AllDistrict #FallSportsWrapUp
As we continue our fall sports wrap-up, we’re excited to recognize our District 9 Volleyball All-District All Stars! These athletes represented WL-S with excellence, earning their place among the area’s top performers.
Congratulations to:
• Naomi Cole
• Lyndee Harrison
• Ava Poppe
All three Tigers were named to the District 9 All-District Team and competed in the District 9 All-Star Game last month! Their hard work, skill, and leadership have been on full display all season, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments.
Way to go, Tigers! 🐅🖤🧡
#WLSPride #TigerNation #Volleyball #AllDistrict #FallSportsWrapUp
🏆⚽🏈 Congratulations to Our All-District Tigers! 🏈⚽🏆
All-District teams for Soccer (MVSSCA) and Football (Southwest District) were announced this month, and several West Liberty-Salem athletes earned well-deserved recognition for their outstanding seasons. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, leadership, and dedication to representing Tiger Nation with excellence. 🧡🐅🖤
🏈 Football – Southwest District
1st Team All-District
• Sr. Sam Strapp
Honorable Mention
• Sr. Corbin Wallace
⚽ Boys Soccer – MVSSCA
1st Team
• Sr. Wyatt Longaberger
2nd Team
• Sr. Tucker Searles
• Sr. Eli Christison
3rd Team
• Sr. Lance Campbell
• Sr. Jake Lauck
⚽ Girls Soccer – MVSSCA
1st Team
• Sr. Jenna Cline
2nd Team
• So. Ellery Wygal
3rd Team
• So. Arianna Weaver
• Sr. Kaylee Blair
• Fr. Ashlyn Yeater
• Sr. Tori Douthwaite
Please join us in celebrating these athletes for their achievements and contributions to WL-S athletics. Way to go, Tigers! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #AllDistrict #TigerAthletics
All-District teams for Soccer (MVSSCA) and Football (Southwest District) were announced this month, and several West Liberty-Salem athletes earned well-deserved recognition for their outstanding seasons. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, leadership, and dedication to representing Tiger Nation with excellence. 🧡🐅🖤
🏈 Football – Southwest District
1st Team All-District
• Sr. Sam Strapp
Honorable Mention
• Sr. Corbin Wallace
⚽ Boys Soccer – MVSSCA
1st Team
• Sr. Wyatt Longaberger
2nd Team
• Sr. Tucker Searles
• Sr. Eli Christison
3rd Team
• Sr. Lance Campbell
• Sr. Jake Lauck
⚽ Girls Soccer – MVSSCA
1st Team
• Sr. Jenna Cline
2nd Team
• So. Ellery Wygal
3rd Team
• So. Arianna Weaver
• Sr. Kaylee Blair
• Fr. Ashlyn Yeater
• Sr. Tori Douthwaite
Please join us in celebrating these athletes for their achievements and contributions to WL-S athletics. Way to go, Tigers! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #AllDistrict #TigerAthletics
🍊🏅 West Liberty-Salem Cross Country: All-Ohio Honors Announced! 🏅🍊
The Big Orange continues to shine on the state stage! West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our boys’ and girls’ cross country athletes who earned All-Ohio honors this season for their outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Championships.
🟠 Boys All-Ohio Honorees
🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Caleb Larson – 10th overall
• Asher Cole – 17th overall
🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Dylan King – 39th
• Brayan Gullett – 47th
📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Sr. Caleb Larson
• Sr. Dylan King
• Sr. Garrett Wallen
🟠 Girls All-Ohio Honorees
🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Malia Miller
🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
• Isla Leichty
• Mariska Smith
These Tigers exemplify excellence in every sense — discipline, heart, and leadership both on the course and in the classroom. Congratulations to all of our All-Ohio runners for representing West Liberty-Salem with pride!
🧡🖤 #BigOrange #AllOhio #WLSPride #CrossCountryTradition
The Big Orange continues to shine on the state stage! West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our boys’ and girls’ cross country athletes who earned All-Ohio honors this season for their outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Championships.
🟠 Boys All-Ohio Honorees
🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Caleb Larson – 10th overall
• Asher Cole – 17th overall
🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Dylan King – 39th
• Brayan Gullett – 47th
📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Sr. Caleb Larson
• Sr. Dylan King
• Sr. Garrett Wallen
🟠 Girls All-Ohio Honorees
🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Malia Miller
🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
• Isla Leichty
• Mariska Smith
These Tigers exemplify excellence in every sense — discipline, heart, and leadership both on the course and in the classroom. Congratulations to all of our All-Ohio runners for representing West Liberty-Salem with pride!
🧡🖤 #BigOrange #AllOhio #WLSPride #CrossCountryTradition
🏐🧡 More Fall Sports Highlights! 🧡🏐
As we continue our fall sports wrap-up, we’re excited to recognize our District 9 Volleyball All-District All Stars! These athletes represented WL-S with excellence, earning their place among the area’s top performers.
Congratulations to:
• Naomi Cole
• Lyndee Harrison
• Ava Poppe
All three Tigers were named to the District 9 All-District Team and competed in the District 9 All-Star Game last month! Their hard work, skill, and leadership have been on full display all season, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments.
Way to go, Tigers! 🐅🖤🧡
#WLSPride #TigerNation #Volleyball #AllDistrict #FallSportsWrapUp
As we continue our fall sports wrap-up, we’re excited to recognize our District 9 Volleyball All-District All Stars! These athletes represented WL-S with excellence, earning their place among the area’s top performers.
Congratulations to:
• Naomi Cole
• Lyndee Harrison
• Ava Poppe
All three Tigers were named to the District 9 All-District Team and competed in the District 9 All-Star Game last month! Their hard work, skill, and leadership have been on full display all season, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments.
Way to go, Tigers! 🐅🖤🧡
#WLSPride #TigerNation #Volleyball #AllDistrict #FallSportsWrapUp
🏆⚽🏈 Congratulations to Our All-District Tigers! 🏈⚽🏆
All-District teams for Soccer (MVSSCA) and Football (Southwest District) were announced this month, and several West Liberty-Salem athletes earned well-deserved recognition for their outstanding seasons. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, leadership, and dedication to representing Tiger Nation with excellence. 🧡🐅🖤
🏈 Football – Southwest District
1st Team All-District
• Sr. Sam Strapp
Honorable Mention
• Sr. Corbin Wallace
⚽ Boys Soccer – MVSSCA
1st Team
• Sr. Wyatt Longaberger
2nd Team
• Sr. Tucker Searles
• Sr. Eli Christison
3rd Team
• Sr. Lance Campbell
• Sr. Jake Lauck
⚽ Girls Soccer – MVSSCA
1st Team
• Sr. Jenna Cline
2nd Team
• So. Ellery Wygal
3rd Team
• So. Arianna Weaver
• Sr. Kaylee Blair
• Fr. Ashlyn Yeater
• Sr. Tori Douthwaite
Please join us in celebrating these athletes for their achievements and contributions to WL-S athletics. Way to go, Tigers! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #AllDistrict #TigerAthletics
All-District teams for Soccer (MVSSCA) and Football (Southwest District) were announced this month, and several West Liberty-Salem athletes earned well-deserved recognition for their outstanding seasons. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, leadership, and dedication to representing Tiger Nation with excellence. 🧡🐅🖤
🏈 Football – Southwest District
1st Team All-District
• Sr. Sam Strapp
Honorable Mention
• Sr. Corbin Wallace
⚽ Boys Soccer – MVSSCA
1st Team
• Sr. Wyatt Longaberger
2nd Team
• Sr. Tucker Searles
• Sr. Eli Christison
3rd Team
• Sr. Lance Campbell
• Sr. Jake Lauck
⚽ Girls Soccer – MVSSCA
1st Team
• Sr. Jenna Cline
2nd Team
• So. Ellery Wygal
3rd Team
• So. Arianna Weaver
• Sr. Kaylee Blair
• Fr. Ashlyn Yeater
• Sr. Tori Douthwaite
Please join us in celebrating these athletes for their achievements and contributions to WL-S athletics. Way to go, Tigers! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #AllDistrict #TigerAthletics
🥧🐾 Cheer Teams Join Forces for a Sweet Tiger Tradition! 🐾🥧
On Friday, our Middle School Cheer Team joined the High School Cheer Team to kick off one of West Liberty-Salem’s favorite traditions — helping the WL-S Athletic Boosters prepare dough balls for the annual Apple Dumpling Sale!
Together, the teams rolled 43 dough balls, tackling the task with teamwork, laughter, and plenty of Tiger spirit. Our HS cheerleaders have this process down to a science after years of being the first step in this long-standing tradition, and it was a joy to have the MS cheerleaders right alongside them learning the ropes.
But the true heart of the day came in the spirit of Thanksgiving. 💛
Our Middle School Cheerleaders surprised the HS team with a generous donation for their new community food pantry, The Tiger Table.
The cheer team shared:
“We are incredibly thankful for their donation and knowing that so many people are looking out for our community. Being a small part of helping someone overcome food insecurity is what this is all about.”
We are so proud of these student leaders for the way they serve, support, and lift up our Tiger community — both on and off the sidelines.
Pictured: Middle School Cheerleaders with some of the high school basketball cheer team.
#WLSPride #TigerNation #CheerCares #AppleDumplingTradition #TigerTable #ThankfulTigers
On Friday, our Middle School Cheer Team joined the High School Cheer Team to kick off one of West Liberty-Salem’s favorite traditions — helping the WL-S Athletic Boosters prepare dough balls for the annual Apple Dumpling Sale!
Together, the teams rolled 43 dough balls, tackling the task with teamwork, laughter, and plenty of Tiger spirit. Our HS cheerleaders have this process down to a science after years of being the first step in this long-standing tradition, and it was a joy to have the MS cheerleaders right alongside them learning the ropes.
But the true heart of the day came in the spirit of Thanksgiving. 💛
Our Middle School Cheerleaders surprised the HS team with a generous donation for their new community food pantry, The Tiger Table.
The cheer team shared:
“We are incredibly thankful for their donation and knowing that so many people are looking out for our community. Being a small part of helping someone overcome food insecurity is what this is all about.”
We are so proud of these student leaders for the way they serve, support, and lift up our Tiger community — both on and off the sidelines.
Pictured: Middle School Cheerleaders with some of the high school basketball cheer team.
#WLSPride #TigerNation #CheerCares #AppleDumplingTradition #TigerTable #ThankfulTigers
🎤✨ A Show-Stopping Weekend for the WL-S Show Choir! ✨🎤
The West Liberty-Salem High School Show Choir wrapped up a highly successful showcase weekend, and our Tigers lit up the cafetorium stage with energy, talent, and teamwork!
From powerful vocals to dynamic choreography, our students delivered two unforgettable performances that had the audience cheering, clapping, and “dancing the night away.” Their hard work, countless rehearsals, and dedication truly shined under the lights.
A special thank you to our directors, crew, volunteers, families, and everyone who packed the seats to support our students. Weekends like this remind us how strong, spirited, and talented our Tiger community is. 🧡🐅🖤
Bravo, Show Choir — we are so proud of you!
#WLSPride #TigerNation #ShowChoir #FineArtsStrong #DanceTheNightAway
The West Liberty-Salem High School Show Choir wrapped up a highly successful showcase weekend, and our Tigers lit up the cafetorium stage with energy, talent, and teamwork!
From powerful vocals to dynamic choreography, our students delivered two unforgettable performances that had the audience cheering, clapping, and “dancing the night away.” Their hard work, countless rehearsals, and dedication truly shined under the lights.
A special thank you to our directors, crew, volunteers, families, and everyone who packed the seats to support our students. Weekends like this remind us how strong, spirited, and talented our Tiger community is. 🧡🐅🖤
Bravo, Show Choir — we are so proud of you!
#WLSPride #TigerNation #ShowChoir #FineArtsStrong #DanceTheNightAway
🩸🧡 Tiger Nation Shows Up Big! 🧡🩸
The West Liberty-Salem National Honor Society recently hosted another incredibly successful Blood Drive, and we are so proud of our students and community for making a real difference!
Our NHS members worked hard to promote sign-ups, welcome donors, assist with registration, provide snacks and support, and help the nursing staff throughout the event. Their leadership and service were on full display all day long.
Here’s what our Tigers accomplished:
🩸 31 total donors
🎉 25 first-time donors
📈 A 63% increase over last year
❤️ 93 lives saved through the units collected
This event reflects the heart of WL-S — students, staff, and community members coming together to support others and save lives.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, or encouraged participation. Tiger Nation makes an impact!
#WLSPride #TigerNation #NationalHonorSociety #BloodDrive #ServiceAboveSelf
The West Liberty-Salem National Honor Society recently hosted another incredibly successful Blood Drive, and we are so proud of our students and community for making a real difference!
Our NHS members worked hard to promote sign-ups, welcome donors, assist with registration, provide snacks and support, and help the nursing staff throughout the event. Their leadership and service were on full display all day long.
Here’s what our Tigers accomplished:
🩸 31 total donors
🎉 25 first-time donors
📈 A 63% increase over last year
❤️ 93 lives saved through the units collected
This event reflects the heart of WL-S — students, staff, and community members coming together to support others and save lives.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, or encouraged participation. Tiger Nation makes an impact!
#WLSPride #TigerNation #NationalHonorSociety #BloodDrive #ServiceAboveSelf
🧠🔬 STEMM Expo 2025!
West Liberty-Salem sophomores, juniors, and seniors attended the Edison State Community College STEMM Expo last week with Mrs. Brandie Roberts, exploring hands-on science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine activities!
Students learned from professionals, experimented with real-world problem-solving, and discovered new STEMM career paths. 🧪⚙️💻
We’re proud of our Tigers for taking their learning beyond the classroom — way to represent WL-S! 🐅🧡🖤
West Liberty-Salem sophomores, juniors, and seniors attended the Edison State Community College STEMM Expo last week with Mrs. Brandie Roberts, exploring hands-on science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine activities!
Students learned from professionals, experimented with real-world problem-solving, and discovered new STEMM career paths. 🧪⚙️💻
We’re proud of our Tigers for taking their learning beyond the classroom — way to represent WL-S! 🐅🧡🖤
🧡🦃 It’s that time again, Tigers! Our 2nd Annual WL-S Middle School Thanksgiving Fundraiser is underway!
No selling, no deliveries — just a fun, easy way to support our middle school students and staff. Every dollar raised helps fund Gold Card prizes, staff meals, guest speakers, and classroom activities.
Donations are open November 1–30, and every homeroom is competing for prizes (and bragging rights)! 🏆
Let’s show our gratitude this season and support our amazing WL-S Middle School! 🐅
👉Donate here: https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/41996
#WLSPride #TigerStrong #ThankfulTigers
No selling, no deliveries — just a fun, easy way to support our middle school students and staff. Every dollar raised helps fund Gold Card prizes, staff meals, guest speakers, and classroom activities.
Donations are open November 1–30, and every homeroom is competing for prizes (and bragging rights)! 🏆
Let’s show our gratitude this season and support our amazing WL-S Middle School! 🐅
👉Donate here: https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/41996
#WLSPride #TigerStrong #ThankfulTigers
🎉🏃♂️ Tiger Nation Proud of Senior Caleb Larson! 🏃♂️🎉
A huge shout-out to Caleb Larson of West Liberty‑Salem High School, who placed 8th overall with a time of 16:16.32 at the 2025 Mid‑East Cross Country Championships in Kettering. His performance helped Team Ohio capture its first team title since 2013 — a major milestone!
Caleb’s dedication, focus, and hard work brought him to the top of a competitive field, and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievement. His finish is a reflection of the Tiger spirit of perseverance and excellence. 🧡🐅🖤
Congratulations, Caleb — you’ve made us all proud!
#WLSPride #TigerStrong #CrossCountry #TeamOhio
A huge shout-out to Caleb Larson of West Liberty‑Salem High School, who placed 8th overall with a time of 16:16.32 at the 2025 Mid‑East Cross Country Championships in Kettering. His performance helped Team Ohio capture its first team title since 2013 — a major milestone!
Caleb’s dedication, focus, and hard work brought him to the top of a competitive field, and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievement. His finish is a reflection of the Tiger spirit of perseverance and excellence. 🧡🐅🖤
Congratulations, Caleb — you’ve made us all proud!
#WLSPride #TigerStrong #CrossCountry #TeamOhio
🏐🎉 Tiger Signing Day! 🎉🏐
Congratulations to Naomi Cole, who officially signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her education and volleyball career at Queens University of Charlotte! 💜👑
Naomi’s dedication, leadership, and commitment both on and off the court have made her an outstanding representative of West Liberty-Salem. We’re so proud of her hard work and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes at the next level.
Congratulations, Naomi — once a Tiger, always a Tiger! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #NextLevelTiger #SigningDay #Volleyball
Congratulations to Naomi Cole, who officially signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her education and volleyball career at Queens University of Charlotte! 💜👑
Naomi’s dedication, leadership, and commitment both on and off the court have made her an outstanding representative of West Liberty-Salem. We’re so proud of her hard work and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes at the next level.
Congratulations, Naomi — once a Tiger, always a Tiger! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #NextLevelTiger #SigningDay #Volleyball
📜 Help Us Perfect Our Tiger History! 🧡🖤 WEEK 4!
West Liberty-Salem is in the process of updating our Top Ten Graduates wall display, which will honor the academic excellence of every graduating class from 1962–2025.
To ensure these plaques are accurate before being produced, we’re inviting the community to help us review the names and spellings for each year’s Top Ten graduates.
This week, we’re sharing the lists for Classes of 1998-2009. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue posting additional groups of years until all classes are represented.
If you notice a correction or have documentation that could help verify a name, please contact Allison Wygal in Central Office at awygal@wlstigers.org or call 937-465-1140. Written documentation (such as a yearbook scan or transcript copy) is always appreciated to help confirm updates.
Your input will help us preserve Tiger history with the accuracy and pride it deserves. Thank you for helping us celebrate decades of academic achievement at West Liberty-Salem!
1998
Valedictorian Casey Parthemore
Salutatorian Kelly Neer
3 Jennie Hoffman
4 Sara Zilles
5 Angie Smith
6 James Thoman
7 Emily McGill
8 Lisa Buroker
9 Jamie Hunt
10 Sharon Ridenour
1999
Valedictorian Heather Showalter
Salutatorian Eric Conrad
3 Lisa Gascho
4 Sarah Link
5 Rachel Lapp
6 Amanda Harman
7 Lyndsey Godwin
8 Byron Watkins
9 Kelly Collins
10 Dustin Williams
Class of 2000
Valedictorian Katie Crabtree
Salutatorian Emily Evangelisti
3 Beth Steider
4 Molly Neer
5 Amanda Smith
6 Peter Sutcliffe
7 Walter Cain
8 Adam Ruggles
9 Josiah Miller
10 Lindsey Wenger
Class of 2001
Valedictorian Timothy Conrad
Salutatorian Joellen Veldt
3 Jason Headings
4 Bradley Schlabach
5 Jodi Smith
6 Carolyne Whitsett
7 Andrew Reminder
8 Elizabeth McGill
9 Jessica DeVore
10 Tyler Blaker
Class of 2002
Valedictorian Ben Sutcliffe
Salutatorian Chris Anders
3 Jessica Headings
4 Brad Cromes
5 Amber Smith
6 LeAnn Gascho
7 Sam Miller
8 Hannah Hawke
9 Heather King
10 Laura Kerns
Class of 2003
Valedictorian Laura Allen
Salutatorian Jennifer Haas
3 Maria Lapp
4 Megan Hart
5 Stephanie Yoder
6 Sheena Gantz
7 Dustin Wirick
8 Jessica Hayes
9 Johnathan Whitsett
10 Emily Crabtree
Class of 2004
Valedictorian Susan Hawke
Salutatorian Cheyney Loffing
3 Ross Hinderer
4 Jessica Tullidge
5 Kristian Hammond
6 Jennifer Michel
7 Ryan Harman
8 Ryler Bach
9 Lacey Kelley
10 Justin Wells
Class of 2005
Valedictorian Mordecai Veldt
Salutatorian Tyler Bumbalough
3 Karen Hawke
4 Ashley Jett
5 Lee Yoder
6 Holly King
7 Amanda Davis
8 Andrew Hoover
9 Susannah Wirick
10 Kile Eichenauer
Class of 2006
Valedictorian Ben Shank
Salutatorian Kelsey Kauffman
3 Bradley King
4 William Hooper
5 Christian Hinderer
6 Jill Schlabach
7 Erin Aulls
8 Jason Robinaugh
9 Whitni Cline
10 Erin Floyd
Class of 2007
Valedictorian Chelsie Alty
Salutatorian Lane Yoder
3 Mary Gresh
4 Joseph Evangelisti
5 Jesica Neer
6 Holley Kelley
7 Cameron Kensler
8 Nicholas Ormsbee
9 Zachary Ochs
10 Monica Dick
Class of 2008
Valedictorian Jared King
Valedictorian Christine Naderer
Salutatorian Sarah Stengel
4 Hadassah Veldt
5 Caleb Ochs
6 Ethan Harman
7 Esther Shank
8 Megan Randall
9 David Hammond
10 Ellie Mescher
Class of 2009
Valedictorian Audrey Ingram
Salutatorian Heather Bumbalough
3 Garrett Rose
4 Aaron Hunt
5 Peter Lewis
6 John Krabill
7 Samatha Konkle
8 Vicky Muchiri
9 Corinne Pulda
10 Joshua Shoemaker
West Liberty-Salem is in the process of updating our Top Ten Graduates wall display, which will honor the academic excellence of every graduating class from 1962–2025.
To ensure these plaques are accurate before being produced, we’re inviting the community to help us review the names and spellings for each year’s Top Ten graduates.
This week, we’re sharing the lists for Classes of 1998-2009. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue posting additional groups of years until all classes are represented.
If you notice a correction or have documentation that could help verify a name, please contact Allison Wygal in Central Office at awygal@wlstigers.org or call 937-465-1140. Written documentation (such as a yearbook scan or transcript copy) is always appreciated to help confirm updates.
Your input will help us preserve Tiger history with the accuracy and pride it deserves. Thank you for helping us celebrate decades of academic achievement at West Liberty-Salem!
1998
Valedictorian Casey Parthemore
Salutatorian Kelly Neer
3 Jennie Hoffman
4 Sara Zilles
5 Angie Smith
6 James Thoman
7 Emily McGill
8 Lisa Buroker
9 Jamie Hunt
10 Sharon Ridenour
1999
Valedictorian Heather Showalter
Salutatorian Eric Conrad
3 Lisa Gascho
4 Sarah Link
5 Rachel Lapp
6 Amanda Harman
7 Lyndsey Godwin
8 Byron Watkins
9 Kelly Collins
10 Dustin Williams
Class of 2000
Valedictorian Katie Crabtree
Salutatorian Emily Evangelisti
3 Beth Steider
4 Molly Neer
5 Amanda Smith
6 Peter Sutcliffe
7 Walter Cain
8 Adam Ruggles
9 Josiah Miller
10 Lindsey Wenger
Class of 2001
Valedictorian Timothy Conrad
Salutatorian Joellen Veldt
3 Jason Headings
4 Bradley Schlabach
5 Jodi Smith
6 Carolyne Whitsett
7 Andrew Reminder
8 Elizabeth McGill
9 Jessica DeVore
10 Tyler Blaker
Class of 2002
Valedictorian Ben Sutcliffe
Salutatorian Chris Anders
3 Jessica Headings
4 Brad Cromes
5 Amber Smith
6 LeAnn Gascho
7 Sam Miller
8 Hannah Hawke
9 Heather King
10 Laura Kerns
Class of 2003
Valedictorian Laura Allen
Salutatorian Jennifer Haas
3 Maria Lapp
4 Megan Hart
5 Stephanie Yoder
6 Sheena Gantz
7 Dustin Wirick
8 Jessica Hayes
9 Johnathan Whitsett
10 Emily Crabtree
Class of 2004
Valedictorian Susan Hawke
Salutatorian Cheyney Loffing
3 Ross Hinderer
4 Jessica Tullidge
5 Kristian Hammond
6 Jennifer Michel
7 Ryan Harman
8 Ryler Bach
9 Lacey Kelley
10 Justin Wells
Class of 2005
Valedictorian Mordecai Veldt
Salutatorian Tyler Bumbalough
3 Karen Hawke
4 Ashley Jett
5 Lee Yoder
6 Holly King
7 Amanda Davis
8 Andrew Hoover
9 Susannah Wirick
10 Kile Eichenauer
Class of 2006
Valedictorian Ben Shank
Salutatorian Kelsey Kauffman
3 Bradley King
4 William Hooper
5 Christian Hinderer
6 Jill Schlabach
7 Erin Aulls
8 Jason Robinaugh
9 Whitni Cline
10 Erin Floyd
Class of 2007
Valedictorian Chelsie Alty
Salutatorian Lane Yoder
3 Mary Gresh
4 Joseph Evangelisti
5 Jesica Neer
6 Holley Kelley
7 Cameron Kensler
8 Nicholas Ormsbee
9 Zachary Ochs
10 Monica Dick
Class of 2008
Valedictorian Jared King
Valedictorian Christine Naderer
Salutatorian Sarah Stengel
4 Hadassah Veldt
5 Caleb Ochs
6 Ethan Harman
7 Esther Shank
8 Megan Randall
9 David Hammond
10 Ellie Mescher
Class of 2009
Valedictorian Audrey Ingram
Salutatorian Heather Bumbalough
3 Garrett Rose
4 Aaron Hunt
5 Peter Lewis
6 John Krabill
7 Samatha Konkle
8 Vicky Muchiri
9 Corinne Pulda
10 Joshua Shoemaker
🗓️🐾 TIGER WEEK AT A GLANCE! 🐾🗓️
Here’s what’s happening across Tiger Nation this weekend and next week! Come out and support our students as they showcase their hard work in the classroom, on the stage (Show Choir tonight at 6:30!!), and in competition. 🧡🖤
Let’s make it another great week to be a Tiger — see you out there showing that WL-S Pride! 💪
#TigerNation #WLSPride #WeekAtAGlance
Here’s what’s happening across Tiger Nation this weekend and next week! Come out and support our students as they showcase their hard work in the classroom, on the stage (Show Choir tonight at 6:30!!), and in competition. 🧡🖤
Let’s make it another great week to be a Tiger — see you out there showing that WL-S Pride! 💪
#TigerNation #WLSPride #WeekAtAGlance
📢 Update on Equipment Bids
Thank you to everyone who has submitted bids so far! Beginning today, we will post updates at 11:00 a.m. each day with the current highest bids. If no update is posted, the bids have remained the same.
As of Thursday, November 14, the current highest bids are:
🍞 Hobart Mixer: $2,500
🥩 Hobart Meat Grinder: $100
If you would like to submit a bid, please see the information below for details.
Thank you for your continued interest. 🧡🐅🖤
📢 West Liberty-Salem Equipment Up for Bid
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is accepting bids on the following kitchen equipment. Items are sold as is.
🍞 Hobart Mixer (2005)
Includes 40 Qt. bowl, bowl truck, 3 attachments, guard, and shredder attachment.
Originally purchased for $11,280 and unused since approximately 2017.
➡️ Minimum bid: $1,500
🥩 Hobart Meat Grinder (Antique)
Believed to have been purchased around 1970, with the manual dating back to 1959.
Unused for 15–20 years.
➡️ Highest bidder will receive the item.
📧 Please submit bids via email to cbaldwin@wlstigers.org
by Tuesday, November 13th at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Be sure to include the item you are bidding on in your email.
Thank you for your interest and support of West Liberty-Salem Local Schools. 🧡🐅🖤
Thank you to everyone who has submitted bids so far! Beginning today, we will post updates at 11:00 a.m. each day with the current highest bids. If no update is posted, the bids have remained the same.
As of Thursday, November 14, the current highest bids are:
🍞 Hobart Mixer: $2,500
🥩 Hobart Meat Grinder: $100
If you would like to submit a bid, please see the information below for details.
Thank you for your continued interest. 🧡🐅🖤
📢 West Liberty-Salem Equipment Up for Bid
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is accepting bids on the following kitchen equipment. Items are sold as is.
🍞 Hobart Mixer (2005)
Includes 40 Qt. bowl, bowl truck, 3 attachments, guard, and shredder attachment.
Originally purchased for $11,280 and unused since approximately 2017.
➡️ Minimum bid: $1,500
🥩 Hobart Meat Grinder (Antique)
Believed to have been purchased around 1970, with the manual dating back to 1959.
Unused for 15–20 years.
➡️ Highest bidder will receive the item.
📧 Please submit bids via email to cbaldwin@wlstigers.org
by Tuesday, November 13th at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Be sure to include the item you are bidding on in your email.
Thank you for your interest and support of West Liberty-Salem Local Schools. 🧡🐅🖤
🌟🧡 It’s Gold Card Friday! 🧡🌟
Congratulations to this week’s Gold Card Winners for showing outstanding character, effort, and Tiger Pride both in and out of the classroom! 🐾
🏫 Elementary School Winners:
Jamison Yang
Caroline Kauffman
Paxley Strapp
Penelope Coleman
Micah Graham
William Barr
Tyrion Spriggs
Margaret Kromer
Rowan Smucker
Emma Dolan
Eli Walters
🎒 Middle School Winners:
6th Grade – Jack Troyer, given by Mr. Louden
7th Grade – Kylee Millis, given by Mrs. Mazza
8th Grade – Josh Collins, given by Mrs. Baldwin
🎓 High School Winners:
9th Grade – Nate Shivley, given by Mrs. Harman
10th Grade – Reagan Tester, given by Mrs. Blaker
11th Grade – Hattie Jacobs, given by Mrs. Neer
12th Grade – Levi Miller, given by Mrs. Spencer
⭐ Staff Winner: Kelli Northup, given by the 6th Grade Team
Way to go, Tigers! 🐅 Keep setting the standard for excellence and showing what it means to be Tiger Strong! 💪🖤🧡
#GoldCardFriday #WLSPride #TigerNation
Congratulations to this week’s Gold Card Winners for showing outstanding character, effort, and Tiger Pride both in and out of the classroom! 🐾
🏫 Elementary School Winners:
Jamison Yang
Caroline Kauffman
Paxley Strapp
Penelope Coleman
Micah Graham
William Barr
Tyrion Spriggs
Margaret Kromer
Rowan Smucker
Emma Dolan
Eli Walters
🎒 Middle School Winners:
6th Grade – Jack Troyer, given by Mr. Louden
7th Grade – Kylee Millis, given by Mrs. Mazza
8th Grade – Josh Collins, given by Mrs. Baldwin
🎓 High School Winners:
9th Grade – Nate Shivley, given by Mrs. Harman
10th Grade – Reagan Tester, given by Mrs. Blaker
11th Grade – Hattie Jacobs, given by Mrs. Neer
12th Grade – Levi Miller, given by Mrs. Spencer
⭐ Staff Winner: Kelli Northup, given by the 6th Grade Team
Way to go, Tigers! 🐅 Keep setting the standard for excellence and showing what it means to be Tiger Strong! 💪🖤🧡
#GoldCardFriday #WLSPride #TigerNation
🎶✨ It’s Opening Night! ✨🎶
The West Liberty-Salem Show Choir takes the stage tonight at 6:30 p.m. for the opening night of their Showcase: “Dance the Night Away!” 💃🕺
Join us for one of two unforgettable performances — tonight or tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. in the WL-S Cafetorium.
Come out and support our incredibly talented students as they light up the stage with music, energy, and Tiger pride! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #ShowChoir #DanceTheNightAway
The West Liberty-Salem Show Choir takes the stage tonight at 6:30 p.m. for the opening night of their Showcase: “Dance the Night Away!” 💃🕺
Join us for one of two unforgettable performances — tonight or tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. in the WL-S Cafetorium.
Come out and support our incredibly talented students as they light up the stage with music, energy, and Tiger pride! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #ShowChoir #DanceTheNightAway
📢 West Liberty-Salem Equipment Up for Bid
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is accepting bids on the following kitchen equipment. Items are sold as is.
🍞 Hobart Mixer (2005)
Includes 40 Qt. bowl, bowl truck, 3 attachments, guard, and shredder attachment.
Originally purchased for $11,280 and unused since approximately 2017.
➡️ Minimum bid: $1,500
🥩 Hobart Meat Grinder (Antique)
Believed to have been purchased around 1970, with the manual dating back to 1959.
Unused for 15–20 years.
➡️ Highest bidder will receive the item.
📧 Please submit bids via email to cbaldwin@wlstigers.org
by Tuesday, November 13th at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Be sure to include the item you are bidding on in your email.
Thank you for your interest and support of West Liberty-Salem Local Schools. 🧡🐅🖤
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is accepting bids on the following kitchen equipment. Items are sold as is.
🍞 Hobart Mixer (2005)
Includes 40 Qt. bowl, bowl truck, 3 attachments, guard, and shredder attachment.
Originally purchased for $11,280 and unused since approximately 2017.
➡️ Minimum bid: $1,500
🥩 Hobart Meat Grinder (Antique)
Believed to have been purchased around 1970, with the manual dating back to 1959.
Unused for 15–20 years.
➡️ Highest bidder will receive the item.
📧 Please submit bids via email to cbaldwin@wlstigers.org
by Tuesday, November 13th at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Be sure to include the item you are bidding on in your email.
Thank you for your interest and support of West Liberty-Salem Local Schools. 🧡🐅🖤
🏋️♀️ Tigers Lifting to New Heights! 🏆
Congratulations to Rosemary and Dahlia Sokolow, who continue to make West Liberty-Salem proud on the national weightlifting stage!
In June 2025, both sisters competed at the Youth National Championships in Colorado Springs — the largest event of its kind in the U.S. and Canada!
🔥 Rosemary (13 & under) hit personal bests in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, finishing 10th in the nation in her first-ever national competition!
🔥 Dahlia (15 & under) also set new personal records, finishing 6th in the nation and qualifying for the American Final Championships in Daytona Beach this December!
Then, in August, the girls kept the momentum going at the Ohio State Championships —
🥈 Rosemary earned 2nd place in the 13 & under division with another personal best,
🥇 while Dahlia took 1st place in the 15 & under group, setting three new state records in the 69kg weight class! 💪
These Tigers are showing the power of dedication, strength, and determination — both on and off the platform! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerStrong #YouthNationals #OhioChampionships #SistersWhoLift
Congratulations to Rosemary and Dahlia Sokolow, who continue to make West Liberty-Salem proud on the national weightlifting stage!
In June 2025, both sisters competed at the Youth National Championships in Colorado Springs — the largest event of its kind in the U.S. and Canada!
🔥 Rosemary (13 & under) hit personal bests in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, finishing 10th in the nation in her first-ever national competition!
🔥 Dahlia (15 & under) also set new personal records, finishing 6th in the nation and qualifying for the American Final Championships in Daytona Beach this December!
Then, in August, the girls kept the momentum going at the Ohio State Championships —
🥈 Rosemary earned 2nd place in the 13 & under division with another personal best,
🥇 while Dahlia took 1st place in the 15 & under group, setting three new state records in the 69kg weight class! 💪
These Tigers are showing the power of dedication, strength, and determination — both on and off the platform! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerStrong #YouthNationals #OhioChampionships #SistersWhoLift
