WASHINGTON —
ELNORA — At the North Daviess Community Schools Board meeting Monday, Superintendent Bob Bell announced that 17 of the school’s 2012 graduates received an Associate of Arts degree in general studies from OCU.
The students completed 64+ hours of college course work while in high school to earn the associate degree upon high school graduation. The group made up 27 percent of the class. OCU waived fees for two students who were part of the free/reduced lunch program. Five of the students are first-generation college attendees.
In a follow-up report on the students, Todd Whitlock, technology, curriculum and testing coordinator, stated: “Twelve of the students have enrolled in an Indiana state funded university, and five of the students enrolled in an independent college or university. Fifteen of the students stayed in state to further their education, and two are enrolled outside Indiana.”
The estimated total savings for the students — who each entered college as a junior — and their families is $582,810.07. That number is based on in-state fees and does not take into consideration financial aid.
“This program has been very beneficial for our community and students,” Whitlock wrote. “We are pleased that OCU and our teachers have worked hard to make sure the course work is aligned and rigorous to prepare our students to be successful. Many schools push Advanced Placement instead of Dual Credit programs, but based on our community numbers being low in adults with college degrees, we felt this fit our community’s and local employers’ needs.”
According to Whitlock, 20 percent of Daviess County adults 25 and older have an associate degree; fewer than 10 percent have a bachelor’s degree. High school Principal Jed Jerrels reported that all 16 Oakland City University associate degree students at North Daviess passed the English/language arts competency test.
In his report, Jerrels also said the staff continues their RISE Student Learning Objectives experience; Beta Club won the Philanthropy trophy for the 10th year in a row by raising $5,000 for Camp About Face; the FFA Crops Judging team will compete in the state competition; and several staff members are attending professional development opportunities.
In her report, elementary Principal Jodi Berry told the board there are 670 elementary students, which she believes ties for an all-time high enrollment. She also said extended RISE evaluations are beginning; she has started a forum on Learning Connection for the elementary staff to provide transparency for the evaluation process and a way to ask and answer questions; Spell Bowl Team placed first in its division and second overall, missing out on first-place overall by only one point; six NDE students won prizes in the Drug Free Calendar Contest; and fourth-grade students participated in an American flag curriculum unit.
Both principals mentioned the Veteran’s Day program was the best the schools have hosted so far.
Bell advised the board that the corporation received 100-percent reimbursement — $13,791 —from the Department of Education for summer school classes.
Under personnel, the board accepted the retirement request of Maintenance Director Jack Bechtel, effective Dec. 2.
“He has been with us 24 years,” Bell said, “the last nine or 10 years as maintenance director.”
The board approved Darrell Wagler to fill Bechtel’s position. Bell described Wagler’s background and listed the certifications he holds.
“I expect Mr. Wagler to hit the ground running,” he said.
In ECA appointments, Brad Steele was approved as a volunteer high school basketball coach.
A field trip was approved for the Crops Judging Team to go to Purdue University Dec. 7 for the state competition Dec. 8.
In other business, Bell explained changes in language for the discipline policy and the school wellness policy.
The next board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 17.
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Dual credit a success at ND.
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WC to graduate on Friday
Washington Catholic High School will hold its commencement exercises at 8 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium. Following the procession and invocation, Karie Craney, principal, will make introductory remarks. The salutatory addresses by Hannah Emmons and Steven Holland will follow a musical selection by the WC Ensemble. The valedictory address will then be given by Andrea Onyett. Daryl Hagan, superintendent of Catholic Schools Diocese of Evansville, and Andrew Wibbeler, dean of students, will present graduate scholarships. Bishop Charles C. Thompson, Diocese of Evansville, Daryl Hagan and Karie Craney will then present the diplomas.
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D2DInc moves to WestGate @ Crane
Design To Delivery, Inc., a consulting firm supporting private companies and government agencies engaged in federal procurement and government contracting, officially opened its first office outside of its Washington, D.C. region in the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park on Tuesday.
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High winds hit area; cause damage
Daviess County and the city of Washington were hit hard by storms that passed through the area Tuesday morning.
High winds accompanying the storms ripped through the area damaging buildings, uprooting trees and sending a 20-foot piece of wood through a car parked on the lot of Washington Chrysler Center. -
WHS wins SeaPerch title
Washington’s SeaPerch teams took home gold at last Saturday’s national competitions at the IUPUI Natatorium.
The WHS NJROTC STEM team won first overall out of 100 teams competing at the national finals. The NJROTC team took first in the obstacle course and the deep water transfer portions of the competition, and received special recognition in the technical innovation.
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Washington man arrested on molestation charge
A Washington man was arrested Friday for one count of child molesting. Jacob Tyler Taylor, 19, 603 E. Main St., Apt. 3, was arrested by city police for a count of Class B felony child molesting.
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Lyons gets 65 years
Dressed in a bright green jumpsuit and escorted by members of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, Corey Mitchell Lyons, 23, entered the court room, and sat hunched over a table with his family sitting behind. On the other side of the room sat family members of a baby who's was life was taken too soon and the mother of Lyons’ child Savanna Johnson.
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ND graduating Friday
North Daviess High School will hold its commencement exercises at 7 p.m. Friday in the high school gymnasium.
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Police Report
CITY REPORT
Monday
8:36 a.m. - An employee of Fast Max, 1200 E. Nat’l Hwy., reported a drive-off worth $16.09. The driver was identified via video and after contact, went back and paid for the gas. A debit card malfunction was blamed. -
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1968 WHS reunion planned
Washington High School Class of 1968 is planning a casual reunion to be held at 7 p.m. June 22 at Mulligan’s. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be provided. - More Local News Headlines
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