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 This summer, Oakwood High School senior Julia Goff represented the State of Ohio at the annual Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. One of only two girls selected from 900 who attended Buckeye Girls State at Ashland University earlier in the year, Goff had the opportunity to meet individually with Senators George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown and participate with the full group for a photo session and discussion with President Bush.
Before attending, Goff and another Ohio “Senator” at Buckeye Girls State, wrote legislation regarding service learning in Ohio high schools. She was chosen to attend Girls Nation following a rigorous process which included essays, nominations from counselors, and interviews with Auxiliary personnel. Girls Nation participants are considered for their intelligence, positive attitudes, enthusiasm for learning, and motivation for future accomplishments.
Sponsored and funded by The American Legion Auxiliary since 1947, Girls Nation is a week-long government training program designed to instill in each delegate a deep loyalty to American ideals and provide practical insight into the operations of the federal government.
Goff was sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Post #598 in Kettering, Ohio. She is the daughter of Mark and Karen Goff of Oakwood.
On Thursday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Board Office Building, the Oakwood Schools will hold a meeting for Oakwood parents and residents about the recently installed security cameras. Oakwood School Treasurer Kevin Philo will show live video from the buildings of what is being recorded and answer questions about its applications. The cameras were installed in the summer of 2007 for additional security for the students, staff, and property after passage of the May 2007 Permanent Improvement Replacement Levy and recommendations from law enforcement officials.
All major entrances and hallways at every building (Oakwood High School, Junior High, Mack Hummon Stadium, Smith, Harman, and Lange Elementaries) are being recorded 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, all buildings have cameras outside for additional security.
Principals and secretaries can also monitor the system live and every location can also be seen at the Board Office and the Oakwood Safety Department in case of an emergency. Public view monitors were also installed at the major entrances to the buildings so visitors and students would be reminded of the video system. Treasurer Kevin Philo stated, “It is our intent that these cameras be more of a preventative measure. We want these cameras and the knowledge of their presence to help deter problems.”
Digital Video Security of Dayton, represented by residents Scott Smith and Andy Diefenderfer of Oakwood, installed the camera security system.
The school district has had success with security cameras at the stadium the past three years. These were installed after numerous bicycles were stolen and the restrooms were vandalized. Since then the cameras have helped solve thefts and also the number of thefts have decreased significantly.
If you have any questions about this meeting, please contact School Treasurer Kevin Philo at 297-5332.
The Junior Assembly of Oakwood has announced its schedule of dances for the 2007-08 school year. Dances will be held on the following Saturdays: Sept. 29, at the Greek Orthodox Church; Feb. 3 at the Moraine Country Club and Saturday, May 3 at the Mandalay Banquet Center.
The Junior Assembly committee invites all high school freshman girls and boys living in Oakwood to attend these dances. Invitations will be sent in the mail to all Oakwood High School freshmen.If you live in Oakwood but attend another school, please contact Terri Jones at 298-2699 or Camille Morris at 299-6882 for an invitation.
Rachel Wilhoit of Dayton has been named to the dean’s list for the spring term at Centre College in Danville, Ky., an honor reserved for students who maintain at least a 3.60 grade point average.
Wilhoit is the daughter of Steve and Karen Wilhoit of Dayton and is a graduate of Oakwood High School.
 Ashley Warwar, a first year student at Denison University, is among those named as winners of the Tyree/Parajon Scholarship. The Tyree/Parajon Scholarship approximates half tuition, and the amount of the award will stay constant during the student’s enrollment at Denison. This scholarship is for academically exceptional students from traditionally underrepresented populations who have demonstrated leadership and service in school, community or religious organizations.
Selection also depends on the candidate’s potential to make significant contributions both in the classroom and the larger Denison community.
Ashley is the daughter of Sam and Sherry Warwar of Oakwood.
Wesley F. Kim of 210 Thruston Blvd. and Carly Ann Sellers of 22 Dellwood both were recognized as making the president’s list at Miami University.
Students at Miami University who have a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the second semester in 2006-2007 have been named to the President’s List recognizing academic excellence.
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