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February's Historic Artifact of the Month: Bernice Branstiter's uniform

2/28/2023

February's Historic Artifact of the Month, Bernice Branstiter's uniform, sponsored by The Peoples Savings Bank.

February's Historic Artifact of the Month, Bernice Branstiter's uniform, sponsored by The Peoples Savings Bank.

Story submitted by Champaign County Historical Society Museum.

This uniform belonged to Bernice Branstiter. She was an Aviation Machinist in the Navy 1944-45 assigned to North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA
She rebuilt engines that were returned from overseas.

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UHS DECA Financial Literacy Fun Fact #7

2/28/2023

UHS DECA Financial Literacy Fun Fact #7: Once you have a checking and savings account, set up automatic transfers of a certain amount into the savings account at regular intervals.

Urbana High School DECA students are sharing Financial Literacy tips with students and the community each week!

Fun Fact #7: Once you have a checking and savings account, set up automatic transfers of a certain amount into the savings account at regular intervals.

Stay tuned each week for a new tip!

Submitted by: UHS DECA Student Anna Selvaggio

UHS DECA Peace of Mind Week #5

2/21/2023

UHS DECA Peace of Mind - Community Awareness Mental Health Tip #5: Self-Care isn't selfish.

Urbana High School DECA students are working on a Peace of Mind - Community Awareness Mental Health project and want to share statistics and tips each week.

Tips for Self-Care
1. Take a break from social media
2. Sleep 8 hours
3. Exercise
4. Talk to a friend

Submitted by: UHS DECA Students Catie Timm and Arianna Souders

UHS DECA Financial Literacy Fun Fact #6

2/21/2023

UHS DECA Financial Literacy Fun Fact #6: Consider using a personal finance app, such as a budgeting or money savings app, to help make money management a little easier.

Urbana High School DECA students are sharing Financial Literacy tips with students and the community each week!

Fun Fact #6: Consider using a personal finance app, such as a budgeting or money savings app, to help make money management a little easier.

Stay tuned each week for a new tip!

Submitted by: UHS DECA Student Anna Selvaggio

Graham now offering shop classes

2/17/2023

Graham students learning aluminum faceting and riveting in shop class.

Graham Local Schools has worked diligently with Ohio Hi-Point Career Center to bring shop class offerings back to Graham. This week students have begun learning aluminum faceting and riveting. We are so excited to expand our shop to allow more offerings!

February Senior of the Month: Kyle Walborn

2/16/2023

February's Senior of the Month, Kyle Walborn, sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Champaign County

Congratulations to the February Senior of the Month, Kyle Walborn, sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Champaign County. Kyle is a senior at Triad High School. Learn a little more about him and his accomplishments below!

School Activities and Awards:
Played baseball, football, and wrestled. Have lettered in football and wrestling.

Favorite school memory:
My favorite memory was this year's wrestling season. This was probably the highlight of my high school career in sports.

People who have been an inspiration to me & why:
My grandpa Charles has always been a big inspiration to me. I took every lesson he gave me about building and tried my best to keep ahold of that. He has made me love contracting and has inspired me to become a contractor just like him.

Lately, I have been reading:
1984 in English class and to be honest it isn't that bad. It's a dystopian book about this big brother government that controls everything you do. Well, the main character Winston isn't one to believe in the government that is controlling him.

My advice to parents:
Be stern but not a dictator. Let your kid be a kid. Always show love and try to understand where they're coming from. Being able to talk to your kids about issues freely without yelling at them makes a big difference to the life your kid will have and how they treat their children in the future. Life is too short to just yell at your kids.

My biggest regret:
Not giving everything I got in my sports last year. Who knew my wrestling season would get taken away by a broken leg?

Next year I will be:
Working out in Honda to gain money to get my contracting business started, hopefully, within the next few years.

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February Senior of the Month: Ashtin Fauber

2/16/2023

February's Senior of the Month, Ashtin Fauber, sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Champaign County

Congratulations to the February Senior of the Month, Ashtin Fauber, sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Champaign County. Ashtin is a senior at Triad High School. Learn a little more about her and her accomplishments below!

School Activities and Awards: Spanish Club President, Student Congress President, National Honor Society, Science Club, Bowling, Volleyball, and Track

Student of the Month, Artist of the Month, Most Improved Athlete, Coaches Award, 3-year Honor Roll, 3-Year Letter Winner

Favorite school memory:
Talking to Mrs. Swary everyday.

People who have been an inspiration to me & why:
My dad, for always encouraging me to try new things and working hard to give his children the best life possible.

Lately, I have been reading:
The Cruel Prince

My advice to parents:
Encourage your kids to try new things and do the things that they want.

My biggest regret:
Not truly enjoying and making the most of high school until my senior year.

Next year I will be:
Attending Ohio University and majoring in Environmental Studies. With my degree, I will get a job working for the Ohio Division of Wildlife to work on conserving and improving the wildlife and plant resources of Ohio.

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UHS DECA Peace of Mind Week #4

2/13/2023

UHS DECA Peace of Mind - Community Awareness Mental Health Tip #4: What is anxiety?

Urbana High School DECA students are working on a Peace of Mind - Community Awareness Mental Health project and want to share statistics and tips each week.

What is anxiety?
-Anxiety is a constant feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness.
-32% of teens have some kind of anxiety disorder.
-Symptoms of anxiety can be feeling restless or unable to sit still.
-About 50% of people who suffer from anxiety also suffer from depression.

Stay tuned each week for a new tip!

Submitted by: UHS DECA Students Catie Timm and Arianna Souders

UHS DECA Financial Literacy Fun Fact #5

2/13/2023

UHS DECA Financial Literacy Fun Fact #5: Impulse buying is a bad habit and can lead to a drained bank account. Try to curb your impulse to buy something that's nonessential by writing it down and seeing if you still want it after a week or two!

Urbana High School DECA students are sharing Financial Literacy tips with students and the community each week!

Fun Fact #5: Impulse buying is a bad habit and can lead to a drained bank account. Try to curb your impulse to buy something that's nonessential by writing it down and seeing if you still want it after a week or two!

Stay tuned each week for a new tip!

Submitted by: UHS DECA Student Anna Selvaggio

February Athlete of the Month: Sam Wilhelm

2/10/2023

February Athlete of the Month, Sam Wilhelm, sponsored by Braden Lance Construction.

Congratulations to the February Athlete of the Month, Sam Wilhelm, sponsored by Braden Lance Construction.
Sam is a sophomore at Urbana High School. Learn a little more about him and his athletic career below!

1. Name: Sam Wilhelm

2. Grade: Sophomore

3. What sports do you play? Basketball and Tennis

4. What has being a student-athlete taught you? Being a student-athlete has taught me to be a good team player and work well with other people.

5. Favorite moment as a high school athlete? My favorite part so far in my high school playing career is when my freshman basketball team went 5 overtimes with Shawnee in the Freshman tournament.

6. A coach/mentor that has inspired you and why? I would say my four basketball coaches because they are always pushing me to be the best player and teammate I can be.

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