Curtice
EDUCATION
Bowsher, Scott celebrate graduates
Bowsher and Scott high schools held graduation ceremonies Tuesday to huge crowds of parents, families, and friends of the graduates. Bowsher held its ceremony at the University of Toledo’s John F. Savage Arena. Savana Sniegowski, its valedictorian, was National Honor Society vice president, a member of SMARTS (Students Making Achievements Right This Second), and the defensive wing on her broomball team. She graduated with a 4.54 GPA. “To the class of 2024, I am proud to stand beside you,” Miss Sniegowski said. “We need to use this fresh start to become better versions of ourselves.”
School districts now required to have cell phone policies
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed a bipartisan bill regarding cell phones in the classroom. H.B. 250 originally focused on high school graduates obtaining a military seal. Now it also addresses cell phone policies in schools. The legislation unanimously passed in the Ohio General Assembly on May 8. Each school board will be required to adopt a cell phone policy by July, 2025. Local school districts are currently reviewing their own policies. Toledo Public Schools does not currently have a policy in place specifically related to the use of cell phones in schools, James Gant, deputy superintendent, said in a statement.
Clay medical technology student helps save a life
Corinne Serres, a senior at Clay High School, had no idea she would have an opportunity to use what she was taught in her medical technology class while on spring break. “It was the last day of spring break, and I was waiting for my plane in Miami International Airport,” Miss Serres said. “A woman was screaming for people to help her husband. She said he was having a seizure. There were people all around, and no one was doing anything. There were people right next to the couple on their cell phones. I guess I just rushed to him to help without much thought.” Miss Serres said she told people to help get him on his side, a lesson she learned at Clay. “He was not out of trouble at that point,” she explained. “He had bit his tongue and there was blood dripping down his face. His wife was scared. I ran and got the AED because the seizure was a long one.”
Notre Dame Academy celebrates 120 years
Kim Grilliot has been a leader at Notre Dame Academy for two of its big anniversaries, and through it she says the school’s original mission is still at its heart. “We want the students to be intellectually curious, passionately faith-filled, and socially responsible servant-leaders,” Ms. Grilliot said. ”We want them to serve their community and be intellectually present.” Ms. Grilliot, who was the school’s first lay principal and now is president of the school, was at Notre Dame for its 100th celebration and also is there as the all-girls, private school in West Toledo marks its 120th anniversary this year. The Sisters of Notre Dame opened the school in 1904 at West Bancroft Street and Detroit Avenue. It was then co-ed for grades 1-4 and all girls for grades 5-12. In 1934, it became an all-girls school for grades 7-12.
UT pharmacy camp starts June 10
A Pharmacy and Science Career Camp will be held at the University of Toledo. Organized by UT’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the camp is geared for those “interested in learning about becoming a community pharmacist, cosmetic scientist, forensic scientist, research chemist, clinical pharmacist, drug developer, and other pharmacy careers,” according to the university website. Sessions will be held June 10 through June 12 and July 8 to July 10 and will be open to rising high school juniors and seniors. Registration information is on the UT website and costs $300, and campers will overnight in UT residence halls.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.