Friday, April 29, 2005
The 27th annual Youngstown State University English Festival took place April 20-22 at Youngstown State University. Here are the results:
APRIL 20
Not-So-Trivial Pursuit
First: Kierra Butler, Woodrow Wilson; Lisa Mills, Rocky Grove; Lindsay Brainard, Joseph Badger; Amber Brunton, Mineral Ridge; Kaley Costello, Girard; Molly Dale, Hickory; Ashley Kekel, United; Bill Vennette, Lordstown; Erica Wenger, Sharon; Ryan Crays, LaBrae; Cara Repasky, Springfield; Krista Fike, Joseph Badger; Jessica Alverio, Life Skills Center; David Cotton, Life Skills Center; Courtney Gibson, Lordstown.
Second: Heather Hrelec, Campbell Memorial; Jaime Brunkenhoefer, Hubbard; Kim Carr, Mineral Ridge; Courtney Marshall, Wilson; Robert Merva, Campbell Memorial; Laura Betz, Rocky Grove; Irisa Flowers, Campbell; Christine Stevens, Western Reserve; James DeFrance, Mathews; Ricky Darbey, Lordstown; Kelsey Hulea, Poland Seminary; Johanna Merchant, Sharon; Meghan Finley, Columbiana.
Third: Hannah Weisberg, Liberty; Kaitlyn Rigatti, West Middlesex; Lindsay Kuhn, Canfield; Sharell Hall, Lordstown; Andy Dutko, Rocky Grove; Amanda Pagano, Newton Falls; Rahim Mangalji, Howland; Angela Hemphill, West Middlesex; Michelle Scott, Champion; Colleen Knopp, South Range; Heather Marchetto, Wilmington; Angela Burch, United Local; Brittany Sinn, Lordstown.
English Festival Art Contest
First: Colleen George, Cardinal Mooney.
Second: Sara Sammartino, Boardman.
Third: Gina Malleske, Cardinal Mooney.
Language Games
First: Ryan Loreno, Kennedy Catholic; Lis Evan, Springfield; Roxanne Johnson, Chaney; Sara Bernstein, Poland Seminary; Lauren Spadafora, Mathews; Kayla Beck, West Middlesex; Rebecca Theophanous, Boardman; Ben Loreno, Kennedy Catholic; Tim Burk, Rocky Grove; Nichole Thompson, Champion; Sarah Dahman, Canfield; Tim Murray, Chaney; John Timmer, Jackson-Milton; Charity McDonald, Reynolds; Chad Henson, Boardman; Matt Zimmerman, Howland.
Second: Jeanine Awad, Cardinal Mooney; Jacob Moore, Newton Falls; Kelley Wilkinson, Western Reserve; Julee Cariglio, Southeast; Audra Sheatz, Rocky Grove; Ricky Darney, Lordstown; Brittany Sinn, Lordstown; Courtney Naugle, Girard; Sarah Kocher, Liberty; Ilia Liskooka, Union Area; Katie Smiley, East Palestine; Emily Russo, Lowellville; Olivia Hartle, Venango Catholic; Megan Liddle, Lakeview; Lindsay Huff, Venango Catholic; Jessica Zimmerman, Crestview; Katie Engstrom, Maplewood.
Writing Games
First: Marissa Borosky, Boardman; Jennifer Finnerty, Cardinal Mooney; Natasha Kassim, Canfield; Julianne Shasteen, McDonald.
Second: Krista Guarino, McDonald; Doug Bear, LaBrae; Rebecca Theophanous, Boardman; Kristin Leininger, home school.
Third: Ashley Devenport, Austintown Fitch; Sabrina Smith, Austintown Fitch; Jessica Warneck, Mineral Ridge; Alyssa Wise, Columbiana.
Fourth: Jeanine Awad, Cardinal Mooney; Melissa Trollman, Reynolds; Emily Berry, Rocky Grove; Carla Hill, Liberty; Molly Driscoll, Cardinal Mooney.
Journalism Workshop
First: Alyssa Hartman, Maplewood; Sam Yambrovich, South Range.
Second: Michael Cramer, Girard; Nancy Paul, Kennedy Catholic.
Third: Sara Reis, Union Area; Katie Whipkey, Mineral Ridge.
Impromptu Writing
First: Shanley Monroe, Ursuline.
Second: Valerie Desmond, Girard.
Third: Lorraine Baer, Howland.
Fourth: Danielle Rand, Union Area; Alyssa Wise, Columbiana.
Fifth: Sally Plichta, Boardman; Alison Mrowka, Howland.
Sixth: Quentin Duda, Ursuline; Charles Billock, Poland Seminary.
Seventh: Rebecca McCullough, Howland; Michael Smylie, Howland.
Eighth: Allyson Palmer, Badger; Amanda Hievs, Wilmington.
Candace Gay Memorial Award
First: Natalie Scarsella, Boardman; Teacher: Pamela Limbert.
Second: Jonathan Fraser, Greenville; Teacher: Karen Kollar.
Third: Michael Long, Boardman; Teacher: Vivian Axiotis.
Fourth: Lorraine Baer, Howland; Teacher: Melanie Loew.
Fifth: Jeanine Awad, Cardinal Mooney; Teacher: Larry Bozick.
APRIL 21
Barbara Brothers Writing Award for Teachers
First: Cindy Fernback, Boardman.
Second: Mary Ann Wilson, Wilmington.
Not-So-Trivial Pursuit
First: Marissa Gargano, Niles; Jenna Signor, Niles; Becky Schueller, Boardman; Micah Hughes, Lakeview; Dante Bonini, Notre Dame; Katie Woods, Columbiana; Jimmy Gregory, New Wilmington; Luke Kapp, Rocky Grove; Rebecca Campbell, Neshannock; Monika Vasilcheck, BCC; Samantha Stoops, Shenango; Danielle Zachar, St. Joseph; Rachel Hershey, St. Hilary; Pat Lyell, Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Becky Gilroy, Lakeview; Rosalee Glass, Girard; Elizabeth Shamblin, Reed Middle.
Second: Morgan Hartman, Rocky Grove; Jessica Prokup, Howland; Adrienne Maro, Boardman; Daniel Olsofka, Lakeview; James Strang, East Middle; Keleigh Stahlman, Rocky Grove; Hallie Hudson, St. Joseph; Paul Kramer, St. Hilary; Kaitlyn Maurer, West Branch; Renita Harsch, East; Lorianna Malito, Howland; Ian McElrath, St. Joseph; Max While, Salem; Heather Beltz, Boardman; Megan Hiers, Wilmington; Michal Mymo, Girard; Bobbie Rohaley, West Branch; Kasey Foley, Neal Middle.
Third: Lindsey Gaggini, West Middlesex; Alexandria Melfo, Boardman; Morgan Piacquadro, Notre Dame; Andrew Rich, St. Patricks; Amanda Pilarcik, Lakeview; Jasmine Ringold, Howland; Rose Winkler, St. Patricks; Lindsey Kilar, Hubbard; Tiffany King, Lakeview; Elyson Barto, Columbiana; Macy Smith, St. Patricks; Stephanie Biedka, Wilmington; Cory Ryhal, Salem; Chris Martin, Notre Dame; Dustin Guyer, Volney Rogers; Abbie Cline, East Middle.
English Festival Art Contest
First: Tina Young, Howland.
Second: Jessica Leininger, home school.
Third: Kelsey Bresnahan, Boardman.
Language Games
First: Amanda Stitt, McDonald; Mara Steines, Notre Dame; Robert Salcedo, BCC; Julianne Schell, Sharon; Derrick High, Hayes; Alex Allegretto, Boardman; Karen Siege, Reynolds; Ally Foy, Niles; Sagoyia Harris, Campbell; Kyle Dickey, South Range; Samantha Caiarelli, St. Patricks; Ericka Hines, Rocky Grove; Steven Hanshaw, Niles; Kristen Reardon, Boardman; Leah Kook, Notre Dame; Jackie Monaco, West Middlesex; Matt Rinkus, St. Patricks; Andrew Frederick, Lakeview; Emily Friedrich, St. Joseph; Veronica Cromartie, Sharon; Mariah Poage, Salem; Kati Mestichelli, Niles; Rich Mulholland, St. Patricks; Megan Malara, Hubbard.
Second: Carolyn Baer, Howland; Sean Offerdahl, Reed; Theresa Rolfe, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Andrea Detwiler, South Range; Katie Witmer, Southside; Madeline Wilson, Notre Dame; Caitlin Moss, Wilmington; Kaitlyn Williamson, West Branch; Nicole Scelsi, Reynolds; Rachel McDonald, Reynolds; Jessica Bodamer, Boardman; Lindsay Toot, South Range; Sara Vuich, Hermitage; Emily Agne, Neal Middle.
Writing Games
First: Jessica Mason, Howland; Jacky Ogram, Lakeview; Ellie McCoy, Wilmington; Ali Olbrych, Lakeview; Ericka Hines, Rocky Grove.
Second: Sammy Falgiani, Howland; Alyssa DeJean, Neal Middle; Kathleen Solak, Boardman; Margaret Thompson, Howland.
Third: De'Andre Veal, Hayes; Sarah Young, Western Reserve; Maggie Williams, Wilmington; Caitlin Moss, Wilmington; Julie Harrison, Lakeview.
Fourth: Carla McClellan, Howland; Jordyn Williams, Lakeview; Jaclyn Onderko, St. Hilary; Tim Welsh, Boardman; Will French, Volney Rogers.
Journalism Workshop
First: Chelsea Litman, St. Joseph; Carinne Brothers, South Side Middle.
Second: Katie Ritchey, St. Joseph; Maria Timonina, East Palestine.
Third: Abi Dawson, Boardman; Megan Smith, Lakeview.
Impromptu Writing
First: Christa Serluco, Boardman.
Second: Stelios Theophanous, Boardman.
Third: Forrest Smith, Neshannock.
Fourth: Carla McClellan, Howland; Rachel Thompson, Hubbard.
Fifth: Alison Ge, Boardman; Whitney Soldo, Reynolds.
Sixth: Rachel McDonald, Reynolds; Matthew Rinkus, St. Patrick.
Seventh: Rebecca Schueller, Boardman; Katie McCooey, South Range.
Eighth: Liza Wood, Boardman; Erin Starrus, Boardman.
Candace Gay Memorial Awards
First: Solvejg Wastvedt, Wilmington; Teacher: Joan Dawson.
Second: Rachel McDonald, Reynolds; Teacher: Cheryl Fleet.
Third: Katherine Ritchey, St. Joseph; Teacher: Laurel Stephenson.
Fourth: Abigail Dawson, Boardman; Teacher: Randy Nord.
Fifth: Claire Heidenreich, Howland; Teacher: Melanie Loew.
APRIL 22
Not-So-Trivial Pursuit
First: Tom Goldthwait, Ursuline; Jasmine Smith, Wilson; Brittany Busch, Immaculate Heart of Mary; Abbie Ziegler, St. Brendan; Catey Beede, St. Luke; Sam Miller, Badger; Hilary Carr, Mineral Ridge; Jimmy Lu, W. S. Guy; Naomi Marshall, St. Michael; Caitlin Lenhart, Notre Dame; Andrea Pannunzio, Mineral Ridge; Raelyn Crump, Mineral Ridge; Katarina Meris, Poland; Alyson Reardon, Jamestown; Robyn Kuhn, Badger; Karli Mudrinich, Struthers.
Second: Erica Pinko, Maplewood; Brandy Doyle, Lisbon; Cassie Creer, Lisbon; Ashleigh Schmidt, Youngstown Early College; Vanessa Lane, Poland; Chaunise Bonner, Youngstown Early College; Anthony Williams, Maplewood; Michelle Holsinger, Poland; Christopher Tate, East Middle; Paul Dunfee, Badger; Cody Fessler, Lordstown; Devon Ceja, St. Brendan; Aaron Denney, St. Stephens; John Vitullo, St. Joseph; Tara Knight, Maplewood; Craig Walton, Struthers.
Third: Jenna Smith, St. Stephen; Shelby Brenzovich, Austintown; Cody Marshall, St. Michael; Bobby Sieman, Cardinal Mooney; Jamie Yuhasz, St. Matthias; Shane O'Brien, Austintown; Bethany Derflinger, Crestview; Amanda Grim, Greenville; Kelsey Sekanick, St. Stephen; Lisa Bowman, Crestview; Megan Morrison, St. Charles; Leah Semroc, Greenville; Kayla Schindler, Austintown; Jordan Pozzuto, Maplewood.
Language Games
First: Dane Parks, Greenville; Luke Benson, St. Michael; Allison Sees, Canfield; Jason Busch, Immaculate Heart of Mary; Erin Sweeney, Poland; Sarah Jefferson, Badger; Christina Rogers, Poland; Allison Sklenar, St. Charles; Megan Ault, Mineral Ridge; Jason Malizia, Struthers; Michael Martin, Greenville; Jon Proch, Ursuline; Hannah Kline, SS. Mary and Joseph; Randi Endicott, Crestview; A.J. Grayson, Maplewood; Megan Molnar, Springfield; Chelsey Korda, Western Reserve; Cherise Benton, Youngstown Early College; Brian Witt, Poland.
Second: Michael Goldberg, Solon; Marissa Mediati, St. Luke; Jim Bokesch, Austintown; Tammy Chevlen, Montessori; Emily Woods, Linesville; Amy Williamson, Austintown; Michelle Witt, Holy Family; Megan Kelley, Poland; Katie Dunn, St. Joseph; Matt Nypaver, Immaculate Heart; Jenn Moy, Champion; Adrienne Walters, Solon; Matt Jaskowak, Western Reserve; Ben Onstott, Badger; Nikki Hall, Badger; Tommy Hartsough, Frank Ohl; Stephanie Garlick, Linesville; Vince Kuznicki, Greenville; Sam Rovnak, Immaculate Heart.
Writing Games
First: Chris Dobstaff, Austintown; Catherine Isroff, Solon; Justacia Dawson, Woodrow Wilson; Amy Williamson, Austintown.
Second: Anna Boring, Mineral Ridge; Desiree Evanson, Struthers; Casey Lower, Crestview; Caitlyn Suhey, Cardinal Mooney; Philip Lombardo, Solon.
Third: Krista Hornberger, Western Reserve; Amanda Zagorsky, Struthers; Emily Durner, St. Charles; Rachel Toth, W.S. Guy; Pamela Share, Poland.
Fourth: Danielle Meister, Solon; Emily Woods, Linesville; Courtney McDonald, Ursuline; Megan Ault, Mineral Ridge.
Journalism Workshop
First: Charlie Dann, Montessori; Shannon Midgley, Poland.
Second: Darla Conti, Struthers; Kelsey Summers, Maplewood.
Third: Patrick Krieger, St. Charles; Pawan Solanki, Canfield.
Impromptu Writing
First: Kaylyn Cypher, Austintown.
Second: Danielle Hyland, Austintown.
Third: Dana Hinebaugh, Ursuline.
Fourth: Haley Luckage, Austintown; Jessica Singh, Poland.
Fifth: Elizabeth Matejka, Joseph Badger; Brooke Anderson, St. Stephen.
Sixth: Kalea Hall, Struthers; Jenn Moy, Champion.
Seventh: Mackenzie Renz, Notre Dame; Emily Alcorn, St. Luke.
Eighth: Esther Oder, W.S. Guy; Megan Ault, Mineral Ridge.
Candace Gay Memorial Award
First: Alexis Begezda, Poland; Teacher: Irene Consiglio.
Second: Kaylyn Cypher, Austintown; Teacher: Marcia Jeswald.
Third: Erin Sweeney, Poland; Teacher: Irene Consiglio.
Fourth: Jilian Renda, Austintown; Teacher: Marcia Jeswald.
Fifth: Jianzxiao "Jimmy" Lu, W.S. Guy; Teacher: Kathy Rotar.