Athletic Department Athletic Director: Ms. Heather Beck, Mrs. Paula Powers, Administrative Assistant. Or the web site at www.elyriaschools.org/elyria/ehsathletics/athletic-department/ Baseball Coach: Mr. Ed Piazza Assistant: Mr. Steve DuPlaga Basketball Coaches: Mr. Brett Larrick [boys], 9 th grade boys Mr. Anthony Brown Mr. Brian Arth, Mr. John Wallace [girls], Assistants: Mr. Vince Velazquez Bowling Coach: Mr. Brian Hensley Cross County Coach: Mr. Jerry Chizmar, Assistant: Mr. Matt Brinda Football Coach: Mr. Kevin Fell. Assistants: Mr. David Banyasz, Mr. Brett Bechtel, Mr. Steve Hamilton, Mr. Ken Fenik, Mr. John Eibon, Mr. Ryan Meikle, Mr. Anthony Quinn. Mr. Jim Slagle, Mr. Steve Vranic Girls Softball Coach: Mr. Ken Fenik. Assistants: Mr. John Wallace Girls Volleyball Coach: Ms. Shouse, Freshman: Mr. John Wallace. Golf Coach: Mr. Jim Kistler. Assistant: Mr. John Srnis Soccer- Coaches: Mr. Brett Heighberger [boys] Mrs. Venera Ilievska [girls] Swim Team Coach: Mr. Dan Maddock Assistant: Mr. Jerry Chizmar Tennis Coaches: Mr. Matt Brinda [boys] Ms. Kara Gibbs[girls] Track Coaches: Mr. Jerry Chizmar and Mr. Anthony Brown [boys] Mrs. Jackie Below [girls] Wrestling Coach: Mr. Erik Burnett Certified Athletic Trainers: Laura Breese & Ann Hamker. Cheerleaders Ms. Allison Morgan, Varsity Coach, Ms. LeAnn Zani, JV Coach; Ms. Debra Baytos, Freshman Coach Dance Team Mrs. Kate Reisinger Academic Challenge Advisors: Mr. Secaur & Mr. Daniels - Practice on Monday s after school in room 234. Matches occur in the fall. REVISED: 9/14 TR; 7/15 ps; 9/15 ps, 3/16 ps Page 1
African-American Culture Advisors: Mr. Hill, Mrs. Runion, Mr. Burke Allies Club Advisors: Miss Stein & Mrs. Vollmer. Meet after school on Wednesday, 2:45 3:15. Anime Club Advisor: Ms. Wendt, room 125. Meets Friday after school. Bible 101 - Advisor: Ms. Pros. Book Club - Advisor: Karen Davies Creative Writing Advisor: Ms. Budd Debate Club Advisor: Mrs. Farley Drama Club Advisor: Mrs. Christian. Meets the second Wednesday of the month in room 118, when not in theatrical production. Otherwise these students work on producing the school plays after school and on weekends. All students welcome (training will be given to any dedicated & attentive students). Family and Consumer Science Club (FACS) Advisors: Miss Doreen Evans & Ms. Sweigart French Club Advisor: Mrs. Radden. Freshman Class Advisor: Ms. Ferguson. G. E. M. (Gender Equality Movement) Advisor: Mrs. Bier The Herald Advisor: Mrs. Gitlin. Students write & help layout the school newspaper. Meetings on Tuesday & Thursday after school in room 137. JROTC Includes Color Guard, Drill Team, Venture Crew 2122, Cadet Academic Challenge, Honor Guard, & Raider Challenge Team. See school activity website. Advisors are Lieutenant Colonel Jenkins & Sergeant First Class Velazquez. REVISED: 9/14 TR; 7/15 ps; 9/15 ps, 3/16 ps Page 2
Junior Class Advisor: Ms. Andrea Oliver. The junior class sponsors blood drives with the Lorain County Blood Bank four times during the year, anyone 16 years and older may participate. Key Club Co -Advisors: Mrs. Prechtel & Ms. Johnson. EHS Key Club is affiliated with Key Club International & sponsored by the Elyria Kiwanis. Its purpose is to provide community service opportunities for members. Regular meetings are after school the first and third Thursday of each month, room 305. LEO Club Advisor: Mrs. Barnes. The Elyria Leo Club is a service club sponsored by the Elyria Evening Lions. The Leo Club meets Wednesday after school in room 216. Link Crew Advisors: Ms. Belcher, Mrs. Prechtel, Mrs. Hammond, Ms. Paesani. Applications available the end of April each year for juniors and seniors. MAC Scholars Advisors: Mrs. Maria Gilmore, Miss Stein. The Multicultural Achievement Committee is a peer-mentoring group for any minority student. Mock Trial Advisors: Mr. Kistler Music Department Bands Mr. Putka, Mr. Kostalnick & Mr. Bates Choirs Ms. Bondzio Orchestra Dr. Pope National Art Honor Society Advisor: Mr. Rainey. National Honor Society Advisor: Mrs. Dargo. Selection for membership in the National Honor Society is based upon scholarship, character, leadership and service. National Math Honor Society: Mu Alpha Theta Chapter Advisor: Mrs. Barnes PAC Crew Advisor: Mr. Simons Pioneer Pack Advisor: Mr. Brown. Sign up to cheer for our athletes at sporting events. REVISED: 9/14 TR; 7/15 ps; 9/15 ps, 3/16 ps Page 3
President s Club Advisor: Mr. Brown. The President from each student organization meets with the Principal, Superintendent and Mayor to provide needed student opinions during the school day. SA 2 Students Spreading Awareness for Animals Advisor: Mrs. Lastafka Senior Class Advisor: Mrs. Debra Baytos Science Olympiad Coaches: Miss Kropinak, Ms. Fontenot, Mrs. Stape, Mrs. O Malia, Mrs. Pros, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Bechtel, Mrs. Smith Sign Choir Advisor: Ms. Metz Sophomore Class Advisor: Ms. McLaughlin Spanish Club Advisor: Mrs. T. Brown. The Spanish Club meets the 3 rd or 4 th Wednesday of the month. Join for great food & wonderful people. Special Olympics Advisor: Ms. Orr. Activities throughout the year. Students Against Bullying Advisor: Ms. Biltz. Meeting time T.B.A. Student Council Advisors: Ms. Biltz. Consider representing your class. Thespians - International Honorary Society for student Theatre Artists. Advisor: Mrs. Christian. Ukelele Club Advisor: Ms. Bondzio, Mrs. Runion Video Gaming Advisor: Dena Kotz Yearbook Elyrian Advisor: Mrs. Hammond Youth Leadership Corp (YWCA) Advisor: Mrs. Johnson Yoga Club Advisor: Ms. Bondzio REVISED: 9/14 TR; 7/15 ps; 9/15 ps, 3/16 ps Page 4
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