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Leann Starlin, Class of ’99

Leann Starlin, Class of ’99

What I’m Doing Now: I currently serve as the Assistant Dean in the College of the Arts at Kent State University. I work directly with faculty and students in fashion, music, theatre and dance, and art. Most of my role centers around helping students get to college but I also focus on helping them be successful while they’re here. I teach study skills, time management, goal setting, and much more. Prior to this, I spent about 8 years working in student activities, providing student leadership training to student and planning events – lots and lots of events. These ranged from…
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A Frighteningly Fed Hock Experience: The Haunted Halls

A Frighteningly Fed Hock Experience: The Haunted Halls

By Wyatt DunfeeOn October 22, a team of frightening characters banded together to create the scariest experience Appalachia has ever seen. These were the students of Federal Hocking who volunteered to bring the Haunted Halls to life.The head teacher behind the operation was Mr. Amlin and the head student was none other than Grace Jeffers. She could be seen recruiting middle school and high school students alike. She also held two meetings for volunteers to make sure everyone was on the same page. Originally recruiting close to 90 students, up until the day of the Haunted Halls that number dwindled…
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FFA Food Science Teams Compete

FFA Food Science Teams Compete

Congratulations to our FFA food science teams who competed yesterday at Athens! Our high school team placed 4th with Emma Amlin placing 6th and Stella Gilcher placing 9th. Jacob Schneider and Sheridan Boyd were also on the team.Our middle school team placed 1st with Gracie King placing first and Ellie Barnhart placing second. Charlee Slaybaugh, Bo Gilcher, and Brooklyn Wade were also part of that team.Team members had to identify food manufacturing equipment, identify aromas, detect which of 3 food samples tasted different, complete some math problems, and identify sanitation issues.
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Not Horsing Around

Not Horsing Around

Today’s guest speaker for the 7th grade Career Exploration class was a great hit with students. Jessie Quinlan, sole proprietor of Dutch Pines Equine Therapy, brought Buckey, who stole the show.
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Heather Linscott-Hillard, Class of ’00

Heather Linscott-Hillard, Class of ’00

I'm married with 3 boys ages 14-10-6, and I am a stay at home mom. My husband is in the United States Coast Guard. and we live in New York right now, but we will be moving next summer to our new station. Being in the military is fun; you get to go to places that you would never think of going and you meet so many new people.
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FFA Members Compete in District Job Interview Contest

FFA Members Compete in District Job Interview Contest

Emma Lucas (above), Chelsea Erwin (bottom left), and Ashley Lockhart (bottom right) have practiced, worked on resumes, cover letters, follow up letters and job applications for the past several weeks. Congratulations to Emma Lucas who placed first in her division and will be moving on to state competition next month!
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FAFSA Completion Event for Seniors

FAFSA Completion Event for Seniors

The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and Athens-Meigs ESC-Project RISE are hosting a FAFSA Completion Event for area seniors.  We would like to get the word out and need your help to do so! Soon, we will be sending postcard invitations to your students and/or schools, however, I wanted to get this information to you as soon as possible. FAFSA Completion Event Join us on Saturday, November 20, to receive professional assistance completing the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and learn about financial aid resources. Completing the FAFSA is the first critical step in applying for financial…
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