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THEStrongsvilleMustangP.R.I.D.E. e-news!

Positive*Remarkable*Incredible*Distinguished*Excellence=Strongsville, Ohio

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THANK YOU everyone around the Nation for continuing to send us all of this amazing PRIDE information,

as well as, sharing your great enjoyment of our 6 years of THE Strongsville PRIDE e-news!

#Strongsvilleisamazing!

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We are proud ofStrongsvillealumnus,University of Michigan,

andThe San Francisco California Conservatory of Music,

Katherine Lawhead!

Katherine graduated fromStrongsvillewith thehighest of honors.

She was the principal viola player as a member of the

EliteStrongsville High School Orchestraprogram, totaling over 200 H.S. Orchestral students,

andone ofOhio'sONLY(Brass, Percussion, Wind and String) FULLHigh School Symphony Orchestras right here inStrongsville!

Katherine was also a member of the distinguishedSHSChamber Strings Orchestra. Upon graduation fromSHS, Katherine was selected to

attend The Big 10'sUniversity of Michigan,where she earned her Bachelor of Music performance in Viola.

She continues to pursue her Masters degree, as she was selected to attend the

highly acclaimedSan Francisco California Conservatory Of Music!

Katherine has earned high stature as a viola player, with her most recent performance featuring:

Bloch Suite ,Martinu Rhapsody- Concerto and Shostakovich.

She speaks two languages fluently, English and Filipino!

CONGRATULATIONSKatherine on your success and her proud momStrongsvilleresident andStrongsville Kinsner Elem.staff member Pilar Lawhead!

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We are proud ofStrongsvillealumnus, nowDr. Garett Helber!

Garett AttendedOU School of Osteopathic Medicine, earning his undergraduate degree.

He then attendedThe Thomas Jefferson University Medical College, Philadelphia PAto earn His D.O. degree.

Today Garett is a successful doctor focusing on physiatry or physical medicine and rehabilitation, helping his patients recover functionality after an illness, surgery or injury.

Strongsvilleis PROUD of you Dr. Garett!

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We are proud ofStrongsvillealumnus and theesteemedEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University,

Heather Wernke!

Heather is pursuing adouble majorin her rigorous academics ofspace physicsandcomputational mathematicsat the

"Harvard of the sky University," as it has been named,Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, in Florida.

"Many people helped me grow, Wernke said."

"While atStrongsvilleHigh School, I was involved in National Honor Society,Mu Alpha Theta (the United States Mathematics Honor Society), Math Club,

Science Club, I was the first chair trumpeter in(wind ensemble,the top band of the four bands) at mySHS,as well as, one of theproud 4 drum majors,

that leadmy 289 memberStrongsvilleMarching Band,4,441.73 miles away,

taking5 planesinvited toperformat the:50th AnniversaryofHawaii'sstatehoodparade, in awesomeHonolulu, Hawaii!

I am currently studyingSpace PhysicsatEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University,Daytona Beach Florida,

as well asPhysics Academic Advancement"

CONGRATULATIONSHeatherStrongsvilleis SO proud of YOU!

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WE are proud ofStrongsvillealumnus , Thunder Tech CEO,

Jason Therrien!

Jason attended the privateJohn Carroll Universityupon graduating fromStrongsville High School,

he earned his BSBA in Management, Logistics and Business Technology from theBoler School of BusinessatJCU.

Jason was also a star football player for John Carroll University!

" I come from a proudStrongsvilleentrepreneurial oriented household, learning the value of family, stated Jason!"

Jason is the CREATOR, president and CEO, of

Thunder Tech Business Marketing Company

many of his clients include, eBay, Ford, Lube Stop, Cedar Point, Great Lakes Brewing and more....

He haswon many awardsincluding:

Jason Therrian: Inc. Magazine's -top business recipient, Weatherhead's- top 100, Crain's Cleveland top business power,

Who to watch in technology, Inside Business Magazine's- top 100 tech leaders, lead General Electrics first intranet automotive site,

NEOSA best tech leader award, Cleveland professional club and Top difference makers award!

WOW!

"My primary businessthunder tech is an integrated marketing agency. We work with a variety of businesses and consumers ranging from start up companies to Fortune 500.

I work with clients in the USA, Canada and Overseas as well. I have started several businesses that include dot coms, software companies and marketing agency. I am also a board member and investor in several businesses that range from publishing to transportation. As a speaker, I present in integrated marketing, digital marketing and at many conferences and universities. I have been quoted in USA Today, AdAge, time, Crain's and other media outlets.

.... never stop networking and evolving, without science, art and sales there'd be no business ~ Jason

CONGRATULATIONSJason,Strongsville is SO PROUD of you!

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