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STUDENTS WIN IN PERFECT ATTENDANCE DRAWING

For the eighteenth year, Upper Valley JVS students have been rewarded for coming to school every day, all year.  Students with one and two-year perfect attendance were eligible to win a car or other prizes donated by local businesses because of their excellent attendance.  The drawing was held at the Upper Valley JVS Applied Tech Center on Thursday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m.

The keys and title to a white 1993 Buick Century were given to Andrew Shellabarger from Piqua.  He is the son of Steven Shellabarger.  His name was drawn from a pool of forty-five students who had perfect attendance this school year.  The car was donated by Paul Sherry Chrysler Dodge & Jeep of Piqua.  Dave "Scoop" Curtis of Paul Sherry was on hand to assist with the drawing.    


The second place prize was an Asus laptop computer valued at over $300 donated by the Upper Valley JVS administrators.  The winner of the computer was Carlene Price of Troy, daughter of Jill Riffell.

Student attendance continues to be a priority at Upper Valley.  Principal Joe Davis shares that "We encourage students to make every attempt to get to school each day and motivate themselves to do so.  The ultimate payoff could be a car."    

The winner was determined by a reverse raffle.  The first name drawn won a prize, but not the car.  Every name drawn thereafter also won one of several donated prizes.  When only ten names remained, these students were asked to stand.  They sat as their name was drawn.

When two names were left, two sets of keys were put in the "fish bowl."  One set would start the car; the other would not.  The student whose name was drawn next chose a set of keys.  The other student was given the remaining set.  The student with the key that started the car won the car.  The other student received the computer.
     
The third place winner, Kylie Hopkins, of Sidney, was awarded an AAA Plus/RV Membership from AAA of Piqua presented by Jackie Shinall.
     
Other top prizes included a $100 Series EE Savings Bond from Unity National Bank; a Fuji digital camera from Meijer, and two $50 checks from the Piqua American Legion Post 184.
     
The following students had perfect attendance for the year and were eligible for the perfect attendance drawing.
NAME                          GRADE                PROGRAM              

Bradford    
Jessica Dye
12
Hospitality & Facility Care
Michael Fletcher
11
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Sara Mullins
11
Landscape Management
Rebekah Webster
12
Electronics

Covington
Ashley Pergram
11
Chef Training

Fairlawn
Dustin Murray
11
Electronics

Ft. Loramie
Matthew Carter
11
Pre Engineering Technology
Kayla Eilerman
12
Business & Financial Management
Bradley Goldschmidt
11
Computer Information Technology
Brett Langenkamp
11
Pre Engineering Technology
Eric Poeppelman
12
Welding

Houston
Mallorie Bell
11
Medical Technologies
David Loraine
11
Medical Technologies
Douglas Meyer
12
Ag Power Technology
Robert Vanderpool
11
Computer Information Technology
Justin Wion
12
Auto Collision Repair

Jackson Center
Robert Lee
11
Electrical Trades
David Poppe
12
Welding

Piqua
Kendra Arnett
11
Graphic Arts & Printing
Zachary Carlock
11
Auto Collision Repair
Jessica Cyphers
12
Computer Information Technology
Daniela Goetze-Lambes
12
Interactive Media
Daniel Perreira
11
Pre-Engineering Technology
Brandon Pittman
12
Business Financial Management
Lydia Riancho
11
Chef Training
Dustin Shackelford
11
Electronics
Steven (Andrew) Shellabarger
11
Interactive Media

Piqua Christian
Katelynn Sherman
12
Landscape Management

Sidney
Logan Brown
12
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Kyle Bunch
12
Computer Information Technology
Crystal Davis
11
Medical Technologies
Laura Ferree
12
Teacher Academy
Kylie Hopkins
12
Teacher Academy
Justin Leach
12
Auto Collision Repair
Keith Vonderhuevel
12
Electrical Trades

Tipp City
Ryan Berning
11
Environmental Occupations


Troy
Nicholas Antonides
11
Computer Assisted Drafting
Benjamin Brown
12
Chef Training
Brandon Conley
11
Electrical Trades
Todd Emrick
12
Landscape Management
Zachary Housley
11
Electronics
Carlene Price
11
Medical Technologies
Jacob Taylor
11
Computer Assisted Drafting
Mackenzie Wackler
11
Cosmetology
Caleb Wendel
11
Chef Training



     
Eight students had perfect attendance for two years and, therefore, were given two chances to win.  The following students had their name in the drawing twice:  Kyle Bunch, Jessica Dye, Kylie Hopkins, Brandon Pittman, David Poppe, Katelynn Sherman, Keith Vonderhuevel and Justin Wion.
    
At the conclusion of the drawing, lunch was provided for all perfect attendance winners by Michaloís Pizza of Piqua and Meyerís Garage of Ft. Loramie.            
     
It is through donations from area businesses that Upper Valley is able to provide incentives for students to attend school and to perform, thus preparing themselves for the 21st Century workforce. 

Area businesses that made donations were as follows:
    AAA                    Piqua
    Allison Custom Jewelry & Repair    Sidney
    American Legion Post #184        Piqua
    A.M. Leonard                Piqua
     Buffalo Wild Wings            Sidney    
    Buscher Electric            Minster
    Cassanoís                Piqua
    Dan Hemm Automall            Sidney
    Dickman Supply Inc.            Sidney    
    Emerson Climate Technologies    Sidney
    Express Tire & Auto Center        Troy
    Francis Office Supply Inc.        Piqua
    Giacomoís A Salon & Spa, Inc.    Troy
    Jostens- Bob Eldridge            Piqua
    LEPSCO Inc., DBA Burger King    Troy
    Little Caesarís                Troy    
    Lochard Incorporated            Sidney
    Mainsource Bank            Piqua
    Marcoís Pizza                Piqua
    Meijer                    Troy
    Mutual Federal Savings Bank        Sidney
    Napa Auto Parts            Piqua
    PJ'S Shear Magic            Piqua
    Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce    Piqua
    Piqua Optimist            Piqua
    Salon Marchi & Day Spa        Piqua
    Sollmann Electric Company        Sidney
    Splish Splash Auto Bath        Troy
    Troy Fish & Game            Troy
    Troy Chamber of Commerce        Troy
    Unity National Bank            Piqua
    Walmart                          Troy
    Walter Allstate Agencies        Troy
    Wendy's                Piqua, Troy & Sidney