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February's Historic Artifact of the Month: Bernice Branstiter's uniform

2/28/2023

 
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February's Historic Artifact of the Month, Bernice Branstiter's uniform, sponsored by The Peoples Savings Bank.
February's Historic Artifact of the Month, Bernice Branstiter's uniform, sponsored by The Peoples Savings Bank.

Story submitted by Champaign County Historical Society Museum. 

This uniform belonged to  Bernice Branstiter. She was an Aviation Machinist in the Navy 1944-45 assigned to North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA
She rebuilt engines  that were returned from overseas.

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February Senior of the Month: Kyle Walborn

2/16/2023

 
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February's Senior of the Month, Kyle Walborn, sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Champaign County
Congratulations to the February Senior of the Month, Kyle Walborn, sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Champaign County. Kyle is a senior at Triad High School. Learn a little more about him and his accomplishments below!

School Activities and Awards:  
Played baseball, football, and wrestled. Have lettered in football and wrestling.  

 
Favorite school memory:  
​My favorite memory was this year's wrestling season. This was probably the highlight of my high school career in sports.
People who have been an inspiration to me & why: 
My grandpa Charles has always been a big inspiration to me. I took every lesson he gave me about building and tried my best to keep ahold of that. He has made me love contracting and has inspired me to become a contractor just like him.

 
Lately, I have been reading: 
1984 in English class and to be honest it isn't that bad. It's a dystopian book about this big brother government that controls everything you do. Well, the main character Winston isn't one to believe in the government that is controlling him.

 
My advice to parents:  
Be stern but not a dictator. Let your kid be a kid. Always show love and try to understand where they're coming from. Being able to talk to your kids about issues freely without yelling at them makes a big difference to the life your kid will have and how they treat their children in the future. Life is too short to just yell at your kids.

 
My biggest regret:  
Not giving everything I got in my sports last year. Who knew my wrestling season would get taken away by a broken leg?

 
Next year I will be:  
Working out in Honda to gain money to get my contracting business started, hopefully, within the next few years.


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February Senior of the Month: Ashtin Fauber

2/16/2023

 
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February's Senior of the Month, Ashtin Fauber, sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Champaign County
Congratulations to the February Senior of the Month, Ashtin Fauber, sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Champaign County. Ashtin is a senior at Triad High School. Learn a little more about her and her accomplishments below!

 School Activities and Awards:  Spanish Club President, Student Congress President, National Honor Society, Science Club, Bowling, Volleyball, and Track

Student of the Month, Artist of the Month, Most Improved Athlete, Coaches Award, 3-year Honor Roll, 3-Year Letter Winner

Favorite school memory:  
Talking to Mrs. Swary everyday. 

 
People who have been an inspiration to me & why: 
My dad, for always encouraging me to try new things and working hard to give his children the best life possible. 

 
Lately, I have been reading: 
The Cruel Prince 

 
My advice to parents:  
Encourage your kids to try new things and do the things that they want. 
 
My biggest regret:  
Not truly enjoying and making the most of high school until my senior year. 
 
Next year I will be:  
Attending Ohio University and majoring in Environmental Studies. With my degree, I will get a job working for the Ohio Division of Wildlife to work on conserving and improving the wildlife and plant resources of Ohio. 

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February Athlete of the Month: Emily Fisher

2/10/2023

 
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February Athlete of the Month, Emily Fisher, sponsored by Braden Lance Construction.
Congratulations to the February Athlete of the Month, Emily Fisher, sponsored by Braden Lance Construction.
Emily is a freshman at Urbana High School. Learn a little more about her and her athletic career below!

Full Name  
Emily Maire Fisher 
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Grade
9th 
What sports do you play?  
Bowling, Track, Volleyball

What has being a student-athlete taught you?
being a student-athlete has taught me to be responsible and hardworking.

Favorite moment as a high school athlete?
Beating Graham girl's bowling team at home. 
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A coach/mentor that has inspired you & why?
I am inspired by all of my coaches and have learned a lot from all of them. But I would like to give a shoutout to Kurt Scott teaching me new techniques to be a better bowler. 

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February Athlete of the Month: Sam Wilhelm

2/10/2023

 
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February Athlete of the Month, Sam Wilhelm, sponsored by Braden Lance Construction.
Congratulations to the February Athlete of the Month, Sam Wilhelm, sponsored by Braden Lance Construction.
Sam is a sophomore at Urbana High School. Learn a little more about him and his athletic career below!

1. Name: Sam Wilhelm

2. Grade: Sophomore

3. What sports do you play? Basketball and Tennis

4. What has being a student-athlete taught you? Being a student-athlete has taught me to be a good team player and work well with other people.
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5. Favorite moment as a high school athlete? My favorite part so far in my high school playing career is when my freshman basketball team went 5 overtimes with Shawnee in the Freshman tournament.

6. A coach/mentor that has inspired you and why? I would say my four basketball coaches because they are always pushing me to be the best player and teammate I can be.

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