Logan County student United Way delegates participated in the the first of a four part series on living in poverty in Logan County. This morning our seniors Avery Davis, Micha Stoner and junior delegate Abbie Long participated in a poverty simulation experience. The experience allowed students the opportunity to participate in real life challenges like paying the rent or mortgage, utilities, buying groceries, paying for child care, finding and maintaining reliable transportation and maintaining work. They were assigned a family unit, and scenarios related to the three most common causes of poverty, systemic, situational and generational. Scenarios included being a single working parent, a family unable to afford or obtain credit to purchase a car, or a grandparent raising grandchildren on a fixed income to name a few. In each case, they were required to find the resources to fill in the gaps where income failed to provide. In all cases, students found empathy in the struggles and were enlightened by the resources available through #211 and United Way when the proper education is shared in the community. Today’s experience was also open to Logan County business leaders who hope to better relate to employee needs and learn what resources are available to avoid eviction, providIng food for families and keep the utilities turned on. The next poverty simulation experience is March 15 and is open to anyone who may want to attend. Contact United Way for more details.
Stay tuned for weather related cancellations this week. Reminder, all middle school and elementary practices and events are cancelled if there is no school due to inclement weather. Go Tigers!
West Liberty-Salem Middle School has named their Spelling Bee Champion! Jill Fullenkamp (7th grade) was the overall winner in the 17th round with the word “transept”. Ellis Koons (6th grade) was runner up. The MS spelling bee takes place in the gym in front of their peers and words are given by curriculum director Stacy Dunn. Congratulations Jill and Ellis!
Fourth and fifth grade students were really buzzing as they watched 16 of their peers take the stage in the school Spelling Bee. Eight Students were chosen from each grade level after participating in a classroom spelling bee. Braylon Lucas(5th grade) won first place and Peyton Ziegler (5th grade) was runner up. Braylon will now take an online spelling and vocabulary test in hopes of being chosen to represent WL-S in the state wide spelling bee in the spring. Congratulations Braylon and Peyton!
Elementary students celebrated the Great Kindness Challenge by making posters, cards and writing notes to local healthcare workers. Green Hills, Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana Hospital, Community Health & Wellness Partners, and Mary Routan were a few of the recipients. Check out their creativity!
Please help us congratulate Lora Schafer on her retirement! Mrs. Schafer served as an elementary paraprofessional from 1998-2016 and custodian from 2016-2022. She took her last ride on the zamboni in a clap out celebration through the halls of the school yesterday afternoon. Students, teachers and staff were excited to wave goodbye and wish her well. Thank you, Mrs. Schafer, for your many years of service as West Liberty-Salem!
We are getting the wiggles out with jump ropes today! Indoor recess can be a bummer, but the gym is always fun!
Logan Link
Inducted 2022 as an Athlete
Logan is a 2007 graduate earning 9 varsity letters in Football, Basketball, and Baseball.
In Football, he earned 3 letters. He was named all OHC his Junior and Senior year, All District his Junior and Senior year, and was named Second Team All State his Senior year. He was a starter on the league championship team and the first team to qualify to the OHSAA Play-Offs his Sophomore year and helped them qualify again his Senior year.
In Basketball he was a 3 year letter winner. He was named All OHC his Junior and Senior year, and All District his Senior year. Was awarded the Hustle award his freshman, junior, and Senior years. He set, and continues to hold the career season rebounds in the boys basketball program at 627. He also set the Season record at 291. His Junior year he helped lead the team to a conference championship.
In Baseball he was a three year letter winner and a four year participant. He was named all OHC his Senior year, and helped his team win the league title his Sophomore and Junior years and the District his Junior year as well. During his High School career, he played a key role in the program winning over 75 games in 4 years.
After High School, Logan went on to be a 2 year starter and a 3 year letterman on Purdue Universitys Football team. During the 2010 season he led the team in tackles, and in 2011 was the team captain.
Currently Logan resides in West Lafayette, Indiana and is a VP of Tech Start- Up.
The inductees will be recognized on February 4, 2022, prior to the start of the boys varsity basketball game. At the conclusion of the game there will be a dessert social in the auxiliary gym. The formal induction ceremony is February 5, 2022, at the Urbana Christian Conference Center. Social hour will begin at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, and the ceremony at 7:30. Tickets are $30.00 for the evening, and must be purchased by January 27th by calling the WL-S Athletic Office at (937)465-1149, or emailing Jake Vitt at jvitt@wlstigers.org
The elementary Spelling Bee is happening right now! Catch it on our Live Feed!
http://www.mldistrict.com/districts/oh/libertysalem/
Attention seniors: The February 25th deadline is quickly approaching to turn in photos for the senior night video. Please turn those in to Mr. Yoder ASAP.
New Scholarships have been added in the Counseling Office. If you are interested in any of the following please visit the counseling office for more information or applications.
MILITARY: The Marine Corps recruiter will be here for a lunch set-up on Mon, Jan 31.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
White Tiger Scholarship: $500 awarded. Seniors who have won a White Tiger award in High School are eligible to apply. Applications in Counseling Office are due to Mrs. Warye on 2/25/22 (see app for details).
Bellefontaine Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 351: $500 awarded (5 scholarships awarded this year), Preference to public safety, health & medical fields. Applications are in Counseling Office and are due 4/5/22.
John Dale Urbana Firefighter Scholarship: Dependents/grandchildren of a current or retired Urbana Firefighter who plan to study firefighting, EMS or nursing. Does NOT have to be Champaign County resident. If there are no applicants with the above majors, criteria will be expanded to include ANY major, as long as you are a dependent or grandchild of a current or former Urbana firefighter. GPA of 2.5+; More info in HS Counseling Office or apply directly at www.springfieldfoundation.org. Due 2/18/22 at 4:30 PM.
Becka Peterson
Inducted 2022 Athletic Hall of fame, Athlete:
Becka Peterson is a 2012 graduate of West Liberty-Salem, where she earned a total of 12 varsity letters and 11 (out of 12 possible) Ohio Heritage Conference team titles in softball, basketball, and volleyball. Although she is a decorated three-sport athlete, she is most-remembered for her outstanding softball career where her teams posted an overall record of 105-11, including 54-0 in the OHC and four conference titles, three sectional and district titles and a pair of regional titles in 2010 and 2011. Her career was highlighted by two seasons in which the Tigers advanced to the state tournament – as a sophomore in 2010 when they were state runners-up with a 27-4 record and her junior year in 2011 when the Tigers were state semi-finalists and finished the season with a 27-3 overall record. Becka earned OHC honorable mention as a freshman and picked up first team OHC accolades her sophomore through senior seasons. She was tabbed as the OHC’s Softball Player of the Year as a junior and senior and was also named first team All-Ohio in the same seasons. She capped her stellar softball career by representing WL-S in the Ohio Senior All-Star Game in 2012. While at West Liberty-Salem, she etched her name into the Ohio Softball record books, most notably as the state’s all-time leader in career home runs. Today she remains in the state record books with Home Runs in a Career (3rd Place), with 40 home runs; Home Runs in a Season (7th Place), with 14 home runs; Runs in a Career (8th Place), with 174 runs scored; RBI in a Career (3rd Place), with 190 RBI; and RBI in a Season (7th Place), with 62 RBI.
The inductees will be recognized on February 4, 2022, prior to the start of the boys varsity basketball game. At the conclusion of the game there will be a dessert social in the auxiliary gym. The formal induction ceremony is February 5, 2022, at the Urbana Christian Conference Center. Social hour will begin at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, and the ceremony at 7:30. Tickets are $30.00 for the evening, and must be purchased by January 27th by calling the WL-S Athletic Office at (937)465-1149, or emailing Jake Vitt at jvitt@wlstigers.org
Good afternoon! All elementary and middle school activities are cancelled for this evening. High school activities are on as scheduled with the exception of the freshmen boys basketball game that is now cancelled. Have a great evening!
2014 D III State Champion 4x4 Relay Team
Inducted in the 2022 WL-S Athletic Hall of Fame
Team Members: Conner Karg, Kelvin Shank, Taylor Cordell, and Kam Evans and Head Coach Joe Taylor.
The relay team, consisted of all Seniors, and one Junior- Evans. All were four year and three year track participants respectively. First year Head Coach, Joe Taylor had goals of getting a successful program established, but the 4 x 4 Relay team had a bigger common one-to win the State 4x4 title. During their season, they helped their team take home first place from 3 of their regular season meets, runner up in the league, placed first at the District, fourth at regionals, and then on to state. As a team, they finished seventh at State that year- competing in 5 events with all of these boys competing in multiple events. They broke 4 school records, received 6 individual OHC titles, 4 individual District Championships, and won the regional championship in the 4x4. As a group, they first competed in the 4x4 in their first home meet on April 1 and ran a 3:42.90, about 23 seconds slower than what they would finish at State. Their State Championship run time of 3:19.53 took place in front of 14,000 people at the Jesse Owens Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University. That time is the second fastest 4x4 time in DIII state meet history.
The inductees will be recognized on February 4, 2022, prior to the start of the boys varsity basketball game. At the conclusion of the game there will be a dessert social in the auxiliary gym. The formal induction ceremony is February 5, 2022, at the Urbana Christian Conference Center. Social hour will begin at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, and the ceremony at 7:30. Tickets are $30.00 for the evening, and must be purchased by January 27th by calling the WL-S Athletic Office at (937)465-1149, or emailing Jake Vitt at jvitt@wlstigers.org
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, WLS Superintendent. Due to refreeze last night, we are seeing a lot of ice and slick road conditions on our back roads this morning; therefore, school will be closed for the day. Thank you.
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, Due to slick road conditions, especially in the northern roads of the district, we will be on a two-hour delay for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 25th. Hi-Point, Mack, and alternative school, will also be on a two-hour delay. The MS and HS will start at 9:40 and the Elementary will start at 9:45. Thank you and have a good evening.
Come out and support the Tigers this week!
All middle school practices and actives have been cancelled for this evening. The middle school boys and girls basketball games vs Triad are re-scheduled for Wed night, Jan 26th. Middle School Girls @ Triad 5:30 Middle School Boys V. Triad (H) 5:30
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions on most of our side roads, WLS will be on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Monday, January 24th. School will start at 9:40 for the MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. Hi-Point, Mack, and alternative school will also be on a 2-hour delay bus schedule. Again, WLS is on a 2-Hour delay for tomorrow.
Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month Madison Casto and Adam LaRoche!
Through a generous donation from a friend of Logan County Land Trust, nationally known speaker and certified professional soil scientist Ray Archuleta will speak at West Liberty Salem on February 24, 2022. Archuleta is passionate about protecting surface and ground water resources and how simple practices can result in a huge impact to our environment and future health of our planet. Dinner and Presentation will begin at 5:30 PM in the high school cafeteria. See attached flyer for more details.
