Zane Trace High School

2/22/24 Announcements There are Prom Committee and Science Bowl meetings on Friday. The ACT test for all juniors is Tuesday, February 27th. Please make sure your Chromebooks are fully charged before arriving to take the test. Extracurricular Activities 2/23/2024 Zane Trace H.S. is hosting two OHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament Games. The gym will be cleared between games. 6:15 p.m. (13) Adena vs (4) McDermott Northwest (Div.III Sectional Championship) 8:00 p.m. (5) Miami Trace vs (4) New Lexington (Div.II Sectional Championship) 2/24/2024 Wrestling at Div.III Sectionals (Amanda C.C. High School) 10 a.m. Boys basketball vs North Adams at Piketon H.S. 6:15 p.m. (Div. III Sectional Championship) “We may live in an age of instant messaging, instant gratification and Instagram, but there is no way to short circuit the path to success.”-Tory Burch

2/21/24 Announcements There are Prom Committee and Science Bowl meetings on Friday. A reminder that FFA officer applications are due Friday. The ZT FFA Biotechnology team of Wyatt Vick, Charley Clyne, Camron Naumovski, and Kailee Adkins brought home the chapter’s first banner in the Biotechnology CDE. They found out last week after they competed at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg on February 2nd. Extracurricular Highlights All-SVC Boys Basketball Landen Jarrell (1st Team), Landon Robinson (Second Team), Gunnar McCullough (Hon. Mention), Brock Jarrell (Hon. Mention) District 14 All-District Boys Basketball Landen Jarrell (Second Team), Landon Robinson (Hon. Mention) District 14 All-District Girls Basketball Carlie Clark (Hon. Mention) "Your life is your adventure. And the adventure ahead of you is a journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential." —Kerry Washington

2/20/24 Announcements Welcome back! PBIS Awards- Gabbi Tisi, Charles Johnson, Kasey Hanes, Kyle Zheng, Shawn McCumber Staff 10000 Step Conquerors-Mrs. Wiget, Mr. O’Dell, Mr. Clark, Mrs. Myers There are FFA Officer and FCA meetings today during lunch. The final ACT workshop is tonight at 6 p.m. in Mrs. Lashley’s room. The ACT test for all juniors is next Tuesday, February 27th. School Calendar Changes There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, April 8th due to the expected total solar eclipse. There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, March 19th for students due to the primary election. ZT is a polling location. Staff will report for professional development. Extracurricular Highlights Boys basketball Boys Basketball defeated Huntington 54-36 to finish the regular season 11-3 in the SVC. Swimming Wyatt Vick finished 7th at districts in the 100 Breaststroke. Powerlifting Eight individuals placed at the Bradford powerlifting meet. Marie Souther won her weight division with a 695 pound total! Bowling “You must have some vision for your life. Even if you don’t know the plan, you have to have a direction in which you choose to go.”-Oprah Winfrey

Our boys' bowling team earned OHSAA Division II District Runner-Up! Rece Allen finished as individual district runner-up!

February 19- February 24, 2024 Events/Activities Monday, February 19, 2024 President’s Day- NO SCHOOL Boys Bowling at OHSAA Division II District Tournament (Shawnee Lanes) 11 a.m. Boys Basketball vs Lynchburg Clay (OHSAA Div. III Sectional) 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 FFA Officer Meeting FCA Meeting Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Board Meeting 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 Prom Committee Meeting Science Bowl Meeting FFA Officer Apps Due Saturday, February 24, 2024 Wrestling at OHSAA Division III Sectionals (Amanda C.C. High School) 10:00 a.m.

2/16/24 Announcements Prom Committee meeting today in Mrs. Wolfe’s room. Science Bowl meeting at lunch. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 19th, in observance of Presidents Day. School Calendar Changes There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, April 8th due to the expected total solar eclipse. There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, March 19th for students due to the primary election. ZT is a polling location. Staff will report for professional development. Athletics All-SVC Wrestling Zane Pickerrell, Storm Davis, J.T. Jenkins 2/16/2024 Swimming at OHSAA Division II District Meet (Ohio University) 10 a.m. Varsity Boys basketball at Huntington 7 p.m. 2/17/2024 Powerlifting at Bradford 9 a.m. ZT Band Sam Goodman has been accepted into the Wright State University Honor Band. He will perform with the Symphonic Band at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 17th. The performance can be viewed on the Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/WrightStateMusic “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”- Tony Robbins

Boys Basketball Sectional Tournament Information Date: Monday, February 19 Time: 7:00 p.m. Opponent: Lynchburg Clay Location: Zane Trace High School Tickets can be purchased both online and at the gate. Ticket Price Students $5.00 Adults $8.00 https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets For ease of entry we will be using the West entrance( District Office Doors) for teams, officials, and those fans with Pre-sale tickets only. Fans wishing to purchase a ticket at the gate will use the main high school entrance located on the North side of the building beside the flagpole. Doors will open at 5:30 PM.

2/15/24 Announcements Boys’ track practice begins Tuesday, February 20th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. at the field house. Dress appropriately for the weather. Student Council Meeting today in Mrs. Morton’s room. There is no school on Monday, February 19th, in observance of Presidents Day. Athletics All-SVC Girls Basketball Aubree Thomas and Emma Houston received honorable mention OHSAA Tournament Zane Trace is hosting OHSAA Division II Girls Basketball Sectional Tournament games tonight. Marietta vs Logan Elm 6:15 p.m. McClain vs Unioto 8 p.m. Tickets are online at: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than the things I haven’t done.”-Lucille Ball

2/14/24 Announcements A representative from Shawnee State University will be here today during lunch. Any 11th or 12th grader interested in attending will need to preregister in the Guidance Office. Students who are attending Shawnee State next year will need to also attend for assistance on Fall planning. Hope Squad Valentine Bake Sale is going on again today. NHS Blood Drive is today in the high school gym. Boys’ track practice begins Tuesday, February 20th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. at the field house. Dress appropriately for the weather. The Matilda practice scheduled for tonight has been canceled. Athletics 2/13/2024 Boys Basketball Zane Trace 52 Westfall 40 “Many times we are our worst enemy. If we could learn to conquer ourselves, then we will have a much easier time overcoming the obstacles that are in front of us.” – Stephan Labossiere

Our varsity boys' basketball team defeated Westfall, 52-40, to improve to 10-3 in the league! Before the varsity game, a tribute was given to Coach Gary Kellough for his 52 years of coaching. Coach Kellough has lead his teams to over 550 wins, 16 league championships, 17 sectional titles, 7 district titles, 1 regional title, and 1 state championship.

2/13/24 Announcements A representative from Shawnee State University will be here on Wednesday, Feb. 14th during lunch. Any 11th or 12th grader interested in attending will need to preregister in the Guidance Office. Students who are attending Shawnee State next year will need to also attend for assistance on Fall planning. See Katie Henning during lunch or register online with the Red Cross if you are interested in donating blood on Wednesday, February 14th here at ZTHS. A representative from Ohio University (main campus and branches) will be here on Tuesday, February 13th during lunch. Students who are attending OU next year will need to attend for assistance on Fall planning. Hope Squad Valentine Bake Sale will be all day Tuesday and Wednesday, February 13th and 14th. The next ACT workshop is tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Mrs. Lashley’s room. Extracurriculars 2/12/2024 Boys Bowling Our boys finished 4th out of 21 teams and have advanced to the OHSAA Division II District Tournament next Monday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. Girls Basketball Division III Sectional Semifinal Coal Grove 55 Zane Trace 45 2/13/2024 Girls Bowling at OHSAA Division II Sectional 11:00 a.m. Boys Basketball vs Westfall 4:45 p.m. “Remind yourself of what you have been able to overcome. All the times you felt like you weren’t going to make it through, you proved yourself wrong. You are more powerful than you think.” ~ Ash Alves

2/12/24 Announcements PBIS Award Winners Gift Cards-Logan Lyle, Robert Whittington, Mackenna Morrison Treasure Chest-Owen Massie, Hannah Roark 10000 Step Conquerors- Mrs. Wiget, Mr. Clark, Mrs. Congrove See Katie Henning during lunch or register online with the Red Cross if you are interested in donating blood on Wednesday, February 14th here at ZTHS. A representative from Ohio University (main campus and branches) will be here on Tuesday, February 13th during lunch. Students who are attending OU next year will need to attend for assistance on Fall planning. Hope Squad Valentine Bake Sale will be all day Tuesday and Wednesday, February 13th and 14th. Weekend Athletic Highlights Varsity boys’ basketball defeated McClain in overtime, 35-33, on Friday night! We have three SVC wrestling champs! Zane Pickerrell, Storm Davis, and J.T. Jenkins all won their weight classes at the SVC Wrestling Championships on Saturday! 10 swimmers qualified for the OHSAA Division II Districts on Friday! Wyatt Vick won the 100 Breaststroke at sectionals! Gabbi Tisi finished third in the 100 backstroke! Our ZT band performed well at the OMEA Solo and Ensemble! Our clarinet quartet (Sarah McGraw, Maddie Lombardo, Andrea Carroll, Lillian Weisenberger) received a Superior rating. The percussion ensemble (Lillian Weisenberger, Sam Goodman, Chloe Johnson, and Addi Gawelek) earned an Excellent rating. Maddie Lombardo received an excellent rating on her clarinet solo. Extracurriculars 2/12/2024 Boys Bowling at OHSAA Division II Sectionals 11:00 a.m Esports 4 p.m. Girls Basketball at Coal Grove (OHSAA Division III Sectional) 7 p.m. “As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being redirected to something better.”-Dr. Steve Maraboli

February 12- February 17, 2024 Events/Activities Monday, February 12, 2024 Boys Bowling at OHSAA Division II Sectional 11:00 a.m. Esports 4 p.m. Girls Basketball at Coal Grove (OHSAA Div.III Sectional) 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2024 FCA Bowling Girls Bowling at OHSAA Division II Sectional 11:00 a.m. Boys Basketball vs Westfall 6:00 p.m. ACT Workshop (Media Center) 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2024 NHS Blood Drive BPA Meeting Esports 4 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024 Student Council Meeting Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming 11:45 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2024 Prom Committee Meeting Science Bowl Meeting Swimming at OHSAA Division II Districts (Ohio U.) Boys Basketball at Huntington 6 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024 Powerlifting at Bradford H.S. 10 a.m.

OHSAA Division II District Swimming Qualifiers were announced today! Zane Trace will be well represented at the district meet that will be held on Friday, February 16th at Ohio University. Boys District Qualifiers Josh Young- 50 Freestyle (Alternate) Wyatt Vick-100 Freestyle Wyatt Vick- 100 Breaststroke 200 Freestyle Relay- Josh Young, Charley Clyne, Dawson Skinner, Isaac Detty 400 Freestyle Relay- Josh Young, Isaac Detty, Dawson Skinner, Wyatt Vick 200 Medley Relay-Wyatt Vick, Dawson Skinner, Isaac Detty, Josh Young Girls District Qualifiers Gabbi Tisi- 100 Backstroke Malia Vick- 100 Butterfly 400 Freestyle Relay-Gabbi Tisi, Ciera DiBenedetto, Hannah Karwatske, Malia Vick 200 Medley Relay-Gabbi Tisi, Ciera DiBenedetto, Mariska Wax, Malia Vick

OHSAA Division II Sectional Swimming Results -2/10/24 Highlights: Wyatt Vick won the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:02.95 and finished third in the 100 freestyle!! Gabbi Tisi finished third in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:12.43! Overall Results Boys 50 Freestyle- 25.16 Josh Young (10th) 28.36 Charley Clyne 31.91 Cameron Shewalter 100 Freestyle- 53.05 Wyatt Vick (3rd), 1:01.41 Isaac Detty 1:08.87 Charley Clyne 1:15.79 Cameron Shewalter 100 Backstroke 1:14.00 Dawson Skinner (8th) 100 Breaststroke 1:02.95 Wyatt Vick (1st)!! 200 Freestyle Relay 1:47.95 (7th) 400 Freestyle Relay 3:59.40 (4th) 200 Medley Relay 1:57.39 (6th) Girls 50 Freestyle 34.33 Hannah Karwatske 36.12 Cate McCoy 36.95 Kiera Dibenedetto 38.18 Olivia Harris 100 Freestyle 1:17.38 Hannah Karwatske 1:26.99 Kiera Dibenedetto 1:35.07 Olivia Harris 200 Freestyle 2:54.77 Kylie Arthur 500 Freestyle 8:07.67 Kylie Arthur 8:31.23 Summer Cacciatore 100 Backstroke 1:12.43 Gabbi Tisi (3rd) 1:19.11 Caitlin Dibenedetto (8th) 1:31.78 Cate McCoy 100 Breaststroke 1:42.97 Summer Cacciatore 1:43.04 Mariska Wax 100 Butterfly 1:17.10 Malia Vick (4th) 1:34.19 Mariska Wax 200 Individual Medley 3:00.80 Malia Vick (10th) 200 Freestyle Relay 2:06.75 (8th) 400 Freestyle Relay 4:50.04 (6th) 200 Medley Relay 2:22.38 (5th)

SVC Wrestling Championship Results -2/10/24 Team Scores: 1. Westfall 273.0 2. Huntington 192.0 3. Adena 129.0 4. Zane Trace 126.0 5. Paint Valley 88.0 6. Unioto 84.0 7. Piketon 19.0 8. Southeastern 0.0 Zane Trace several SVC champions their weight class! 132 lb champ: Zane Pickerrell 144 lb champ: Storm Davis 285 lb champ: J. T. Jenkins Overall Results Are Below

Mykah Hettinger has committed to continue her volleyball career and further her education at Bethany College! Congratulations, Mykah!

2/9/24 Announcements See Katie Henning during lunch or register online with the Red Cross if you are interested in donating blood on Wednesday, February 14th here at ZTHS. A representative from Ohio University (main campus and branches) will be here on Tuesday, February 13th during lunch. Students who are attending OU next year will need to attend for assistance on Fall planning. Mykah Hettinger is signing a letter of intent at 2:15 p.m. in the media center today to play volleyball at Bethany College. Congrats, Mykah! Athletics 2/09/24 Athletics Boys Basketball vs Greenfield McClain 4:45 p.m. (Senior Night) Girls Basketball at Adena 6 p.m. 2/10/24 Wrestling at SVC Championships (Adena H.S.) 10 a.m. Swimming at OHSAA Sectionals (Ohio University) 12:15 p.m. Boys Basketball at Paint Valley 4:45 p.m. “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”-Maya Angelou

2/8/24 Announcements There is a Hope Squad meeting at lunch today in Mrs. Wolfe's office. There is a Prom committee meeting on Friday at lunch in the Media Center. Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 3:00 p.m.-5:40 p.m. College Credit Plus Night is tonight at 5:00 p.m. Athletics 2/07/24 Girls Basketball McClain 60 ZT 23 Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week. - Japanese Proverb

2/7/24 Announcements There is a MADE meeting at lunch in Mrs. Wolfe's office. There is a Hope Squad meeting at lunch on Thursday in Mrs. Wolfe's office. There is a Prom committee meeting on Friday at lunch in the Media Center. Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, February 8th from 3:00 p.m.-5:40 p.m. Progress reports will be available online on Friday. Athletics 2/06/24 Boys Basketball Zane Trace 61 Southeastern 39 Our varsity boys’ improved to 9-2 in the league! 2/07/24 Bowling vs Wellston at LeElla Lanes 4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball at Greenfield McClain 5:30 p.m. “Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.”-Martin Luther King Jr.