State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) presented a resolution to George Clemens, honoring him as a 2016 Division III State Wrestling Champion. “I was proud to see George Clemens further his wrestling career and obtain a spot on the state tournament podium,” said Rep. Burkley. “With his dedication and perseverance, I expect we will see great…
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Van Wert D.A.R. Name Good Citizen Essay Contest winner
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The Isaac Van Wart Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution named its Good Citizen Essay Contest Winner, Estie Sinn from Wayne Trace High School. Estie was presented the D.A.R. “Madonna of the Trail” traveling trophy with her name engraved on its base. The trophy will be kept at the Wayne Trace High School for the…
Congratulations Class of 2016!
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Class of 2016 Top Scholars! Paulding High School Allison Harpel of Paulding High School has been named as valedictorian of the Class of 2016. She earned a 4.140 GPA during her high school career. Her parents are Gregory Harpel and Rachael Thomas. She has plans to begin attending Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to study chemical…
Arnold Takes Superintendent Position after Gerber Retires
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The Allen County Educational Service Center along with the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center through months of planning and collaboration has created a partnership for sharing a Superintendent between both agencies. The Allen County ESC Board of Education and the Western Buckeye ESC Board of Education are pleased to formally announce that Mr. Stephen Arnold…
WT Sophomore President Helping Kasich Run for President
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A young man who attends Wayne Trace High School was noticed with Ohio Governor John Kasich recently. Owen Brigner, who also happens to be the sophomore class president, has helped with John Kasich in his election campaign for President. I asked Owen what made him interested in politics. “Mitt Romney came to Defiance running against…
WT’s Temple Signs With University Of Saint Francis
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Wayne Trace’s Shayna Temple (seated center) has signed her letter of intent to further her education and basketball career at the University of Saint Francis. Watching Temple sign her letter of intent are her parents Lawrence (seated left) and Brenda Temple (seated right). Also pictured are back row, Jim Linder, Sports Director at Wayne Trace;…
Raider Robotics Win Judges Award in Iowa
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Raider Robotics travelled this past Wednesday to Cedar Rapids Iowa to compete in The Super Regional Robotics tournament that they had prepared all season to earn qualifications for. The competition ended Saturday. In a crowd of several thousand people at the US Cellular Center in downtown Cedar Rapids, the Raider Robotics was named the recipient…
WTGH elementary celebrate Dr seuss’ birthday
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Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary School celebrated the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss by taking part in the National Education Association’s annual “Read Across America” program. Pictured here on Thing 1 & Thing 2 Thursday a group of staff members dress the same. L-R Teachers Mrs. Jessica Davis, Mrs. Casey Schlatter, Mrs. Trisha…
Wayne Trace Cheerleaders – Div. 5 State Champions!!
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The 2016 Wayne Trace Competition Squad started its Winter Competition Season on a HIGH note with a Grand Champion Performance at the 2016 Mindi Justice Cheer Extravaganza in January, and never looked back. Two weeks ago, at the 2016 Americheer Internationals at Walt Disney World, they were awarded Grand Champions of all the Flat Mat…
George Clemens crowned State Champion, Goeltzenleuchter places 5th, Team finishes 11th
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The State Wrestling Tournament at the Jerome Schottenstein in Columbus has come to an end this season. Wrestlers dream about walking through the tunnel and becoming a State Champion, for Raider wrestler George Clemens, that became a reality. Senior George Clemens, of Wayne Trace, had his dream come true. Clemens went 50-0 on the season,…
Raiders take Sectional Championship
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Following the win over Allen East, the Raiders went on to compete against Delphos Jefferson on Saturday afternoon at the Van Wert complex. The Wayne Trace Raiders have had a good year this season. Before this game they were 16-7. Their opponents – Delphos Jefferson have also had a great year with a record of…
WT Raiders move forward in tournament play
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Division III of the OHSAA boys basketball converged on February 24th at Van Wert High School against the Allen East Mustangs. This was a tight game from quarter to quarter with both teams staying neck and neck. The half ended with a Raider lead, 31-27. By the end of the third quarter, Allen East narrowed…
Lady Raiders End Great Season
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The sectional game for the Wayne Trace Lady Raiders took place on Saturday evening at Findlay High School. Between Leipsic and the Raiders, the game was very close. The Raiders girls basketball team started strong. Danae Myers came on strong and so did Erin Mohr, outpacing the Vikings by 6 points. Second period was closer…
