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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
River View holds auction for United Way
By Beth Scott
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WARSAW – River View High School continued
a long-standing tradition on Tuesday, Sept.
18 as the whole high school student body and
staff members came together in the gymna-
sium to support United Way and another com-
munity-minded organization by hosting their
annual auction. Some of the items auctioned
off were Subway subs, chips and drinks,
homemade ice cream, cookies and other
sweet treats, and many other delicious foods.
“We donate to United Way and then the kids
pick another community eff ort to give to,” said
Stephanie Snyder who coordinated the event
along with Analea Smith. “Last year, they do-
nated to Michaela Elson, who was a graduate
of River View. We haven’t talked about what
we’re going to give to this year yet.”
When the kids arrived, they received a
bidding number and as the homecoming
court held up each item, it was auctioned off
to the highest bidder. Some students grouped
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River View Junior High Vice Principal Brad Baker was the auctioneer for this
year’s River View High School United Way Fundraiser. The annual event raises
funds for both United Way and another community eff ort that is chosen by the
students at a later date.
together with their friends to pool their money
and go for high-ticket items. Once the highest
bidder was announced, they were invited
to take their winnings out to the cafeteria to
enjoy it. Student council members and staff
donated the items to be auctioned off .
Junior High Vice Principal Brad Baker
served as auctioneer.
“It’s a really great cause to support and
recognize everything United Way does for our
community,” said Stephanie Snyder. “Most of
our kids probably benefi t in some way from
United Way and they probably don’t even
know it.”
Some of the items went for $60 and up while
others sold for $10 or $20.
“I think it’s a great idea to teach kids at a
young age to pay it forward,” said Lyn Miz-
er, executive director of United Way. “It’s
one way that the students can participate in
raising funds for programs that are beyond
themselves. We will return this money to the
county and they will defi nitely see a return on
their investment.”
Ohio State Newark reaches record enrollment
NEWARK - Enrollment at Th e Ohio State University at New-
ark has reached an all-time high with 2,882 students en-
rolled for autumn semester 2018. Th e increase marks the
fi fth consecutive year of rising enrollment at Ohio State
Newark and a 9.9 percent increase over autumn 2017.
Students can begin any of Ohio State’s more than 200
majors at Ohio State Newark and then change to the Co-
lumbus campus after completing a minimum of 30 credit
hours (after high school graduation) with at least a 2.0
cumulative GPA. Transitioning to the Columbus cam-
pus is seamless, with a student’s GPA and course credits
following them.
Increasing Accessibility and Aff ordability
New to Ohio State Newark students in spring semester
2019, the Buckeye Opportunity Program supports stu-
dents from Ohio who qualify for a Federal Pell Grant. Each
recipient receives enough student fi nancial aid to cover
the full cost of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees
(90 percent of Pell recipients have an annual household
income of $50,000 or less).
Many Pell eligible students have their tuition and
mandatory fees covered through a combination of
scholarships and federal, state and institutional grants.
For students whose aid falls short, Ohio State’s Buckeye
Aff ordability Grant bridges any gaps.
Career Readiness in a Technology Based Economy
Beginning in autumn semester 2018, all fi rst-year stu-
dents are given access to Apple technology as part of the
university’s digital learning initiative to support educa-
tional innovation for students and economic development
opportunities for the community.
First-year students are given a free iPad package that
includes the iPad Pro, smart keyboard, case, Apple pencil,
Apple Care+ and a suite of applications to enhance their
learning experience. Th e digital learning initiative also
encompasses access to coding classes and an application
development lab. Faculty is also given access to the tech-
nology and coding classes to support classroom integra-
tion across all academic disciplines.
Th e goal of the initiative is to provide students with tools
to enhance their career-readiness for the technological
economy in which we live.
Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
In June 2018, Ohio State Newark and Th e Works: Ohio
Center for History, Art & Technology, opened a $1.4
million SciDome planetarium at Th e Works’ campus in
downtown Newark. Programming provides internship
opportunities for Ohio State students and technology
for projecting state-of-the-art visual learning tools for a
variety of courses, including but not limited to anatomy,
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physiology, biology, earth sciences, physics and astrono-
my. Th e 2,200-square-foot facility houses a 30-foot tilted
dome with 4K digital projection and NanoSeam™ technol-
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Th e Ohio State University at Newark off ers an academic
environment that’s inclusive of diversity, challenging but
supportive with world-renowned professors and access
to Ohio State’s more than 200 majors. It’s where learning
comes to life. Research, study abroad and service learning
opportunities prepare students for their careers in ways
they never expected.
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