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AOA to Raise China Relief Funds

Willoughby, OH, May 27, 2008- Andrews Osborne Academy students have organized a week of fundraising to aid relief efforts for those affected by the recent disasters in China. Students at the day and boarding school have a personal connection to China as the school has 15 students enrolled this year from the country. Members of several of the school’s clubs, including the International Club, have spearheaded efforts to raise awareness and funds with activities such as a dress-down day and sales of items from China donated by the Chinese students at the school. In addition, the Andrews Osborne Academy Parent’s Association has agreed to match any funds raised by the students, faculty and staff during the all-school dress-down day on Wednesday. 

The AOA school community has a history of philanthropic efforts as the school community raised over $135,000 for the American Red Cross after the September 11 attacks with the design and sale of a memorial t-shirt. Andrews Osborne Academy, located at 38588 Mentor Avenue in Willoughby, serves students from age 3 to grade 12 in a coeducational college preparatory day and boarding school environment. For more information or to contribute to the school’s fundraising efforts, please call 440-942-3606 or email Admissions@AndrewsOsborne.org.

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AOA Offers Summer Riding Lesson Discount

Willoughby, OH, May 23, 2008- This Summer ALL NEW STUDENTS purchasing a riding lesson package at AOA will receive 10% off the price of lesson packages! Sign up early...space is limited (offer applies only to first time clients enrolling in “School Horse Lesson Packages”).  If you have been thinking about trying the AOA Equestrian Program, now is the time to go for it! I f you have a friend that wants to try it out, then pass the coupon below along to them...or make copies! 


The lesson office will be staffed for registration by phone or in person during the week of June 9th. You are certainly welcome to contact us ahead of these dates for scheduling, but we will dedicate a registrar during the above times to better facilitate the scheduling process and cut down on “phone tag” for everyone.

Registration Week Office Hours:
Monday, June 9: 1:00-4:00pm
Tuesday, June 10: 1:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, June 11: 1:00-4:00pm
Thursday, June 12: 1:00-4:00pm
Friday, June 13: 1:00-7:00pm 

Click here for: SUMMER LESSON INFORMATION and MAKE-UP POLICY

Summer Session Starts on June 16!
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AOA Seniors Make College Selections

Willoughby, OH, May 1, 2008- Congratulations to the Andrews Osborne Academy Class of 2008 on making their college selections!  These students will be attending the following schools:

Sarah Andrew (Las Vegas, NV), Savannah College of Art & Design
Rebecca Barr (Norfolk, VA), Notre Dame College (OH)
Noëlle Bernard (Lyndhurst, OH), Miami University (OH)
Chao-Jung Chang (Taiwan), Syracuse University
Hoi Kai Chau (Hong Kong), Xavier University
Janet Engle (Hudson, OH), Randolph Macon College
Victoria Gray (Kirtland, OH), Baldwin-Wallace College
Regina Hunter (Cleveland Heights, OH), The Ohio State University
Katharine Kovachy (Olmsted Falls, OH), DePaul University
Catherine Kulcsar (Wadsworth, IL), University of Northern Illinois
Eva Latterner (Euclid, OH), University of Virginia
Liza McKee-Cole (Corning, NY), The George Washington University
Brittany Mendez (Mentor, OH), Ursuline College
Emily Moster (Willoughby, OH), Mount Union College
Xiaoya Qiu (China), Pace University
Kelsey Tarase (Kirtland, OH), Hiram College
Kyla Tompkins (Cleveland, OH), Allegheny College
Erin Vanjo (Willowick, OH), Kent State University
Taylor Vaughn (Canal Fulton, OH), Marietta College
Elizabeth Willis (Chardon, OH), DePaul University
Rachel Winegar (Mentor, OH), Marietta College
Seung Eun Yang (South Korea), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Soomin Yoon (South Korea), Mount Holyoke College
Yue Yu (China), Colby College 

Good luck next year!
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AOA Rider Wins National Championship

Willoughby, OH, April 24, 2008 – Andrews Osborne Academy senior Rachel Winegar captured the National Champion title in the Varsity Open Flat class of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals held April 18-20 in Springfield, MA. This placing qualified the Mentor native to compete in the Varsity Open Championship class where she placed 7th.

In addition to Winegar, two other AOA Equestrians earned accolades at the National Competition. Sarah Andrew ‘08 of Las Vegas, NV placed 8th in the Varsity Open Flat class while Emily Manos ’11 of Hudson placed 2nd in the Varsity Intermediate Flat class and 3rd in the Varsity Intermediate Fences class.

Andrews Osborne Academy, located at 38588 Mentor Avenue in Willoughby, serves students from age 3 to grade 12 in a college preparatory day and boarding school environment. For information please call 440-942-3606 or email Admissions@AndrewsOsborne.org. 


Photo Courtesy of Ron Schwane
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AOA Student Advances to Power of the Pen State Competition

Painesville, OH, April 14, 2008 - Andrews Osborne Academy 7th grade student, Anna Javins, has earned a spot at the Power of the Pen State Competition after placing 25th in Regional Competition.  Javins will represent AOA at the competition to be held May 22-23 at the College of Wooster.  Power of the Pen is an Interscholastic Writing Competition for students within the state of Ohio.  Over 7,500 students compete each year in tournaments across the state.  AOA wishes Anna the best of luck during the State Competition!

 



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AOA Riders Shine at Zone Finals

Willoughby, OH, April 2, 2008 – Several Andrews Osborne Academy Equestrian Team members earned high marks at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Zone 5 Finals held March 28-30 in Romney, IN. Zone 5, made up of five Midwestern states, includes 25 teams and approximately 500 riders.

Sarah Andrew ’08 of Las Vegas, NV was named Zone Champion in the Open Flat and placed 3rd in the Leading Rider Class. Rachel Winegar ’08 of Mentor was Reserve Champion in the Leading Rider Class and placed 4th in the Open Flat. Emily Manos ’11 of Hudson was named Zone Champion in the Intermediate Over Fences and earned 4th place in the Intermediate Flat. Based on their performance at the Zone Finals, Andrew, Winegar and Manos have all qualified to compete in the IEA National Finals to be held April 18-20 in Springfield, MA.

Other AOA riders earning accolades during Zone finals were: Madeline Mordarski ’09 (Orwell) 7th place- Open Flat and 6th place -“Skillathon”; Tasmyn van der Vyver ’09 (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia) 3rd place- Novice Over Fences and 6th - Novice Flat; Maggie Fox ’09 (Shaker Heights) 7th - Beginner Flat.

Andrews Osborne Academy, located at 38588 Mentor Avenue in Willoughby, serves students from age 3 to grade 12 in a college preparatory day and boarding school environment. For information please call 440-942-3606 or email Admissions@AndrewsOsborne.org. 



AOA Rider Emily Manos '11

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AOA Sponsors “Kids Run the Bases”

Willoughby, OH, March 16, 2008 - Andrews Osborne Academy has partnered with the Lake County Captains baseball team to be the official sponsor of the “Kids Run the Bases” at select games this season! Kids attending the following Sunday home games will have an opportunity to run the bases at Classic Park in Eastlake after the game and will receive a special gift from AOA!

April 20th
May 4th & 18th
June 15 & 29
July 13th & 27th
August 24th 
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Building Plans Unveiled During "Preview Night"

Willoughby, OH, February 20, 2008 - Andrews Osborne Academy's Head of School-Elect, Chuck Roman, unveiled new renovation plans for two buildings on the school's Willoughby Campus during the "Preview Night" held February 13.  These buildings are undergoing renovations as the current AOA Painesville Campus will relocate to Willoughby over the summer and all students will be at this location moving forward.

The Margaret St. John Building, one of two buildings that will be undergoing renovations,  will serve as the location for students from Early Childhood to Grade 5 beginning in August 2008.  The second building that will undergo changes is the Van Gorder Bulding, currently the school Health Center.  The Van Gorder Building will be renovated and have an addition built that will house Middle and Upper School Humanities and English as a Second Language classrooms, as well as the Health Center.  Plans for both of these buildings, as well as a copy of the February 13th presentation are available for download below.  

Preview Night Presentation

Campus Plans: 
Margaret St. John Building - Lower Level
Margaret St. John Building - 1st Floor
Margaret St. John Building - 2nd Floor
Van Gorder Building 

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AOA Mock Trial Team Advances to Regional Competition

Willoughby, OH, February 14, 2008 - The Upper School Mock Trial Team at Andrews Osborne Academy has advanced to Regional Competition after winning both of their trials on February 2nd.  AOA Junior Jamie Lovett and Senior Libby Willis won Best Attorney Awards while Sophomore Stephanie Kurbos was named Best Witness.  The students will travel to the Regional Competition on Friday, February 22nd.


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AOA Students Honored at Lake and Geauga County Art Show

Willoughby, OH, January 14, 2008 – Thirteen Andrews Osborne Academy students have been selected to have their artwork displayed during the Lake and Geauga County Secondary Art Show. The show will be held from January 27th through February 24th in The Fine Arts Gallery at Lakeland Community College.

The following students will be honored for their work during an artist reception and awards ceremony on Sunday, February 24th at Lakeland:

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AOA Student Earns Tennis Accolades

Willoughby, OH, December 14, 2007 - Andrews Osborne Academy Junior Cindy Heiple has been named to the News-Herald First Team for Division II Tennis for the 2007 season.  Heiple, a 3-year letter winner, was named Most Valuable Player this year with a record of 9-2.

"Cindy stepped up to the plate this year and proved to be a strong leader both on and off the court," said Maggie Lash, AOA Athletic Director.  "Her dedication to the team has been shown by her accomplishments this year."

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AOA Middle School Awarded Science Grants

Willoughby, OH, December 11, 2007- The Lakeland Foundation and Partners for Science Excellence have awarded the Andrews Osborne Academy Middle School Science Department two grants totaling $3,000. These grants are for developing a laser light lab for use by grades K-8 to explore light and sound waves using lasers and holography. The lab will include laser holography, incident and reflected beam equipment, and laser projection equipment to make sound waves a visual experience. 

The Science Department is also expanding the physics lab equipment to include a great action reaction demonstration, hovercraft powered by a leaf blower that students can ride and experience action reaction in a frictionless environment.  According to Middle School Science Teacher Paul Sasaki, "These are great additions to our science department and will make the science experience even more memorable for our students." __________________________________

ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY NAMES HEAD OF SCHOOL

Willoughby, OH, October 12, 2007 - The Board of Directors for Andrews Osborne Academy have appointed Charles J. Roman to the position of Head of School, for the 2008-2009 school year. His position as Head of School for Andrews Osborne Academy will be effective July 1, 2008.

Mr. Roman has more than thirty years of experience as a school administrator in the private and public school sector. Currently, Mr. Roman serves as President of Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, where he will remain until the close of the school year. His notable achievements in leadership include: being recognized as a National Distinguished Principal; Ohio Principal of the Year; Governor’s Educational Leadership Award recipient; Elementary Principal of two Ohio Hall of Fame Schools; and an Educational Policy Fellow representing business and educational leaders.

“I am very much looking forward to joining the faculty and staff at Andrews Osborne Academy and becoming involved with two highly recognized schools that have now become one”, said Mr. Roman. “I am honored to have been given this opportunity and look forward to the challenge of working with a talented staff that I believe is looking forward to making a difference, not just in Lake County, but in all Northeast Ohio.” 

Announcing the appointment, Mr. Rick Sippola, Vice President of Andrews Osborne Academy Board of Directors stated, “On behalf of the Board of Directors we are looking forward to working with Chuck and utilizing his expertise to outline the future for Andrews Osborne Academy. During the interim, Dr. David Rath and Kevin Smith will continue to lead our school as co-heads. Their work leading up to the merger of The Andrews School and The Phillips-Osborne School and during our first year as Andrews Osborne Academy has been outstanding”.

Future plans include renovating and adapting space on the Willoughby campus to accommodate the growing number of students for the 2008 – 2009 school year. The Board of Trustees is undertaking a facilities study to determine campus usages and need for renovations and/or new construction to support the evolution of the new school, to best serve the students.

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Andrews Osborne Academy Dedicates New Library

Willoughby, OH, September 17, 2007 - Andrews Osborne Academy hosted a dedication ceremony for their newly named and renovated Susan A. Dickinson ’74 Memorial Library on Sunday, September 16, 2007. The completion of the $550,000 project that began in March, was made possible through a generous donation of $300,000 from an anonymous donor via the Thomas W. Murphy and Florence T. Murphy Fund in the New York Community Trust. Additional gifts of $25,000 were also made by The Andrews School Alumnae Association and the Andrews Friends of the Library.

New carpeting, replacement of high stacks with lower ones for easier access and relocation of offices were among the renovations. Students will have better access to outlets for computer use and individual and group study areas are now available. Students will also have access to private study carrels and specially designed furniture for laptop use. In addition, a new glass conference room has been added as well as a climate control system for the entire first floor of the Library. “We are creating a learning and research space that is better suited to the needs of today’s student,” said David N. Rath, Head of School for the Willoughby campus.