Oak Hill Union Local Schools

Mr. Doug Hale, Principal of Oak Hill High School, has announced the honor graduates for the Class of 2012.  The valedictorians of this year’s graduating class are Ms. Breanna Butler, Ms. Lakin Caudill, Mr. Dirk Dempsey, Ms. Taylor Hale, Ms. Jessica Taylor, and Ms. Heather Wells.  The salutatorian is Ms. Rachael Arrowood. 

Oak Hill Seniors graduated on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 7pm in the high school gymnasium.  The commencement speaker was Mr. Tim Williams.

Ms. Breanna Butler is the daughter of Danny and Rhonda Butler.  Her school activities are National Honor Society, High Q, Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Cross Country.  Breanna plays AAU Basketball.  Ms. Butler will be attending Wheeling Jesuit University on a full ride scholarship to play basketball.  She will be majoring in biology and plans to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Ms. Lakin Caudill is the daughter of Jason and Angie Caudill.  Her school activities are National Honor Society, High Q, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Volleyball, and Science Club. Lakin plays AAU Basketball and is a member of the Liberty Baptist Youth Group.  Ms. Caudill plans to attend Ohio University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Mr. Dirk Dempsey is the son of Daryl and Sherry Dempsey.  His school activities include Oak Hill FFA, National Honor Society, Journalism, Cross Country, Science Club, and High-Q.  Dirk is also on the Jackson County Junior Fair Board, Medallions 4-H Club, and Junior Representative Livestock Committee. Mr. Dempsey plans on attending The Ohio State University this fall to major in Animal Science and Agricultural Education.

Ms. Taylor Hale is the daughter of Doug and Linda Hale. Her school activities include National Honor Society, Science Club, Varsity Basketball, Newspaper Club, Yearbook Staff, and High Q. Taylor is also part of the Rio Grande Honor Society and a member at St. Paul Methodist Church.  Ms. Hale plans to attend Rio Grande University majoring in nursing.

Ms. Jessica Taylor is the daughter of Sean and Carla Taylor.  Her school activities include National Honor Society, Science Club, FFA, Hi-Q, and Varsity Volleyball.  Jessica is also involved in 4-H and is on the Jackson County Fair Queen’s court.  Ms. Taylor will be attending The Ohio State University as a pre-med student.

Ms. Heather Wells is the daughter of Rick and Sherri Wells.  Her school activities include National Honor Society, FFA, Science Club, Newspaper Staff, and Varsity Volleyball.  Heather also is on Junior Fair Board, a junior leader in 4-H, a member of 4-H Hayseeds’ Club, Path Finders Youth Group, 4-H Counselor, and Christ Only Ministry.  Ms. Wells will be attending Hocking College to obtain an Associate Degree in nursing.  She hopes to continue her education and get a BSN for nursing.

Ms. Rachael Arrowood is the daughter of John and Charlene Arrowood.  Her school activities include FFA, National Honor Society, Science Club, Spanish Club, and High Q. Rachael is also part of the Momentum 360 Youth Gap. Ms Arrowood plans to attend Rio Grande University in the fall to pursue her career dream of becoming a sonographer.

The Alpha Chapter of the National Honor Society held its 59th Induction Ceremony at Oak Hill High School on Monday, May 14, 2012. 

The following seniors received their honors for graduation: (front row, left to right) -- Kari Taylor, Ashley Matthews, Devon Walls, Cheyenne Malone, Breanna Butler, Erica Fultz, Lakin Cauldill, and Donovan Hess. 

(Back row, left to right) -- Mr. Werntz (advisor), Taylor Swingle, Heather Wells, Jessica Taylor, Ali Sullivan, Josh Kisor, Taylor Hale, Dirk Dempsey, Phillip Dunnavant, and Rachel Arrowood.

The following juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society as one of the largest groups to be inducted with 31 new members:  (front row, left to right) -- Kasey Arrowood, Kelsey Hamilton, Josie Hess, Ashley Sharp, Brittany Ruth, Brittney McFann, Hannah Spohn, Paige Roseberry, Ashley Potter, Alex Kuhn, and Mr. Werntz (advisor).  

(Second row, left to right) -- Cody Crabtree, Mykah Walter, Madison McFann, Sydney Stapleton, Chloe Phillips, Olivia Morse, Emily Lewis, Miranda Melvin, Hope Leopold, Nicole Detty, and Natalie Davis.

(Third row, left to right) -- Ryan Gaines, Preston Taylor, Zack Kiser, Gabe Hall, Luke Hammond, Drew Haislop, Tucker Rhodes, Josh Lewis, Colton Cox, and Waylon Boggs.

The Oak Hill Elementary PTC recently held their 2nd semester Acorn Academy drawing.  The prizes given were Book Fair gift certificates, Kali's, Giovanni's, T & J Dairy Bar, KFC, Subway, McDonalds gift certificates, Oak Hill pool passes, and  two Apple iPads.