Friday, February 8, 2013
Solon High School is one of only 21 schools in the Midwest Region and the only Ohio school to receive the 2012-13 Red Quill Legacy Award from ACT for continuing academic excellence
Solon High School is one of only 21 schools in the Midwest Region and the only Ohio school to receive the 2012-13 Red Quill Legacy Award from ACT for continuing academic excellence. This is the sixth consecutive year ACT is recognizing Solon High School with a Red Quill Award, including the past two with the new Red Quill Legacy Award. “The Red Quill Award was developed to honor educational professionals who recognize the need for diligent analysis of data and a willingness to develop and enhance curriculum and instruction based on the needs of their learning community,” said Phillip Daniel, ACT Red Quill Committee chair. “As in the past years, the schools that were considered were all excellent candidates for this honor. Participating …
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
In all, 40 Solon seniors were honored as either National Merit semi-finalists or commended students, a Solon record and equaling the largest number in the state this year.
Solon High School has more National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists than it's ever had before. In all, 40 Solon seniors were recognized with 21 being named semi-finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Competition and 19 more being recognized as "commended students." "This group of seniors represents the largest number of Semi-Finalists in Solon High School history and ties Solon for the most Semi-Finalists this year in the state of Ohio, regardless of public or private school affiliation," said Solon High School Principal Erin Short. "We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of these young adults and congratulate them on this significant achievement." The semi-finalists are: Raghav Bhargava, Andrew Branstetter, Thomas Centa, …
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Here's five things you need to know in Solon today...and may the Force be with you
Here's five things you need to know today in Solon: 1. Solon Track and Field Takes on Regionals: The Regional meet begins today at 3:30 p.m. at Austintown-Fitch High School. The meet concludes on Friday. The Comets have been tearing through the conference and district meets, but now the competition really heats up. 2. Lacrosse Continues Playoffs: Solon Comets Lacrosse takes on North Canton Hoover High at 7:30 p.m. tonight at home. The Comets dominated Green in their first playoff game last week. 3. Quote of the Day: "You play a pivotal role in your child's education. You are a fundamental component of the success of this district." – Solon High School Principal Erin Short, thanking parents at Tuesday's Senior Academic Awards Banquet. 4. …
