July 31, 2017 - The Log Online

Hall of Fame – Athletic Category

July 31, 2017April 7, 2020 Kathleen Riley

In 1996 the first group of athletes and coaches were inducted into the Riverside Hall of Fame. Since that beginning, the athletic division of the Hall of Fame now is home to 26 athletes and eight coaches. The history of athletics on the secondary level in this country has changed over the years and the potential for achievement has increased. The diversity among the sports has led to winners and leaders never thought of before. Riverside is no exception to this positive change. The RHS Hall of Fame has room…

New Board Member Introduction – James Hido

July 31, 2017April 7, 2020 Loretta Vandervort

James Hido James Hido, RHS Class of 2003, is a new alumni board member. After serving five years in the United States Marine Corps and traveling and fighting extensively overseas, he was honorably discharged and returned home to Northeast Ohio. He attended Cleveland State University, where he graduated with honors and obtained a Bachelor Degree in Business with a major in Operations. James works full-time at YP Marketing Solutions and helps local businesses and communities grow. He also established and operates VYBE Entertainment in 2009, a company that provides DJ…

Scholarship Spotlight – John Mayer

July 31, 2017April 7, 2020 Frank Vaccariello

The Riverside Alumni Association has provided thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduating seniors over the last several years. Each edition of Scholarship Spotlight will feature one of those students and life after high school. John Mayer graduated in 2007 and attended The Ohio State University. He earned a Bachelor of Material Science and Engineering in 2011. John picks up the story from here: Upon graduation from Ohio State I moved to Ashland, Kentucky, and accepted a job as quality engineer for AK Steel. AK Steel produces various types of…

Class of 1952 Helps Celebrate Class of 2017

July 31, 2017April 7, 2020 Kathleen Riley

Riverside’s sixty-sixth commencement was held Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Mentor Schools Fine Arts Center. Approximately 300 students received their diplomas. What makes the graduation significant is the date of the commencement. Riverside’s first graduation was for the class of 1952 and it was held 65 years ago on June 4. In recognition of this graduation three members of the class of 1952 led the class of 2017 and faculty into the auditorium. Participating were Howard Davis, James Hayer, and George Hadden. In addition the names of the class officers…

President’s Message – Summer 2017

July 31, 2017April 7, 2020 Bill Guyer

The new school year is just around the corner and the fall looks to be full of activities around the RHS campus. The football field, track and weight room have undergone renovations. The beginning of football season with the prospect of a winning season. Come and join us for all of the activities. Be a part of the events not just a spectator. Check out the school calendar for all events. Just a note to remind all readers the Riverside Alumni Association meets the second Monday of each month at Riverside High…

Volunteer Opportunities – Summer 2017

July 31, 2017April 7, 2020 Frank Vaccariello

We are always looking for volunteers to help staff many events the Alumni Association take part in each year. We really have a specific need for volunteers who have communications, writing and marketing experience. If you have any experience in graphic design, news writing, website content management, Email management, or business social media management, the communication committee can use your help. You could help us with: (any, a couple, or all) Writing articles for the Online Log and the website Designing print ads, other pieces and images for online Managing…

Senior Pranks – Memorial Fountain

July 31, 2017August 1, 2017 Gretchen Reed

Senior pranks have been a rite of passage in many high schools and have ranged from the annoying and mundane (setting off stink bombs and fire alarms) to the slightly more imaginative (turning dogs or wild animals loose in schools’ hallways or putting “For Sale” real estate signs in their front yards). One story has it that some RHS seniors many years ago cemented a toilet to the building’s front porch. (Publisher’s Note: It’s True: Class of 1980) However, one group of seniors in the early ‘80s outdid all others…

2017 Scholarship Recipients

July 31, 2017April 7, 2020 Kathleen Riley

At Riverside’s 2017 commencement ceremony, Wallace Baker Brainard, Jared Bucholtz, Asiah Rusnak, and Mackenzie Wolf each received a $1,000 scholarship from the RHS Alumni Association. In addition to the academic achievements, extra-curricular and community involvement, and the association requiring the writing of a short essay, at least one of each student’s parents/guardians or grandparents must have graduated from RHS. Wallace Baker Brainard, better known as Baker, plans to attend the University of Cincinnati and major in architecture. While at Riverside he held an officer’s position each year in Student Council…

2017 Hall of Fame Ceremony to Honor Five

July 31, 2017February 18, 2020 Gretchen Reed

Five new inductees will be welcomed into the Riverside Hall of Fame at a ceremony organized by the Riverside Alumni Association and held at Quail Hollow Resort on October 7. JOEL PERCIVAL, Class of 1980, will be formally inducted after being selected in the Alumni Category last year but being unable to attend the 2016 ceremony. After four years of working at various clinics, his inherent love of animals led him to establish Big Creek Veterinary Hospital in Concord and then purchase Kirtland Veterinary Hospital. These clinics have been rated…