The kindergarten received a visit from the current Mrs. Ohio, Jeri Ward, during their lessons about the state. Jeri is an active volunteer, advocate, social worker, counselor, and autism specialist who lives right here in Dayton. She currently works for the state of Ohio in assisting families with reunification services to strengthen the families of Ohio, and ensure children’s safety.

Mrs. Ohio spoke to both kindergarten classes about how they can be an active members of their community and the types of volunteer activities she participates in. She even let everyone try on her crown. The students were able to ask her questions about what it takes to be Mrs. Ohio. She said it takes a lot of dedication, hard work and a love for your community and fellow human.

The students learned that you can achieve whatever it is you put your mind to if you have the courage to try and the determination to reach your goals.

On Saturday, the MVS middle school quiz bowl team competed at the Northmont Middle School Invitational and won the tournament with an 8-0 record. Sixteen teams from seven area schools were represented.

The MVS team was comprised of Andrew Holzinger ’23, Lekha Choudary ’23, Hannah Marlowe ’23, Dhruv Sadhu ’23, and Arshaan Kahlon ’24. In the individual standings, MVS had three players within the top 10 scorers: Kahlon (1st overall with 83.75 points per game), Holzinger (3rd overall with 74.38 PPG), and Choudary (8th overall with 48.75 PPG).

“This was a great team performance, and we’re working hard to build on that teamwork for the rest of the season,” said coach Tyler Benedict. “I was extremely impressed by the growth all five of our players showed at the tournament.”

(photo: from left to right Dhruv Sadhu, Lekha Choudary, Andrew Holzinger, Hannah Marlowe, Arshaan Kahlon)