Zane Trace High School

Hannah Karwatske received a score of at least 25 on the ACT! Hannah has earned her spot in the Zane Trace High School Academic Wall of Fame! Congratulations, Hannah!

4/16/24 Announcements Congratulations to Zane Pickerrell! Zane was selected by the Ross-Pike ESD as Ross County’s Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Recipient. One senior from each of the 88 counties in Ohio receives the award annually for their academic achievement, personal accomplishments, and community service. Those students who received an ACT score of 25 or higher during the recent assessment will be given the opportunity to put their name on the Zane Trace High School Academic Wall of Fame this week. Be prepared to smile big, you earned it! Our Hope Squad will have a mandatory meeting in Mrs. Wolfe’s room on Wednesday at lunch. There is an FCA meeting today during lunch. Exam Schedule Tuesday, April 16 -Biology A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Athletics 4/15/2024 Varsity Baseball Zane Trace 5 Westfall 0 Coach Allen earned his 500th career win! JV Baseball Westfall 10 Zane Trace 5 Softball Westfall 16 Zane Trace 2 4/16/24 Varsity Baseball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Softball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Track and Field hosts the ZT Invitational 4:30 p.m. “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”-Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our varsity baseball team defeated Westfall, 5-0, to improve to 5-0 in the SVC and 10-1 overall. The victory was Coach Ron Allen's 500th career win! Congratulations, Coach Allen! Go ZT!

The 35th Annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Ceremony was held today at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. The ceremony honors one senior from each of Ohio's eighty-eight counties for their academic achievement, personal accomplishments, and community service. Zane Pickerrell was chosen by the Ross-Pike Educational Service Center to represent Ross County at the annual event! Zane will be attending the United States Air Force Academy this fall. Pictured left to right: Ed Dickens ( Ross-Pike ESD Assistant Superintendent), Dr. Todd Burkitt (Ross-Pike ESD Superintendent), Zane Pickerrell, Sam Jackson (Zane's Grandfather), Dr. Josh Jones (ZT H.S. Principal), Ty Wertman (ZT Superintendent)

4/15/24 Announcements PBIS Award Winners-Carter Langley, Ellie Doles, Brice Johnson, Tyson Singer A reminder that we are beginning our trial with the Smart Pass application today. Just login and submit your pass to the teacher after they give the okay for your hall pass. Exam Schedule Monday, April 15- American History A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Tuesday, April 16 -Biology A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Wednesday, April 17-Algebra I A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Thursday, April 18- Geometry A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Friday, April 19- Government A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Athletics 4/15/2024 Varsity baseball at Westfall 5:15 p.m. JV baseball vs Westfall 5:15 p.m. Softball at Westfall 5:15 p.m. “There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.”- Simon Sinek

April 15- April 20, 2024 Events/Activities *Please make sure Chromebooks are fully charged when arriving to take an exam.* Monday, April 15, 2024 End of Course Exam- American History A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Varsity Baseball at Westfall 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball vs Westfall 5:15 p.m. Softball at Westfall 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 FCA Meeting End of Course Exam- Biology A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Varsity Baseball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Softball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Track and Field hosts ZT Invitational 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 End of Course Exam- Algebra I A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Board Meeting 5:00 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Piketon 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball vs Piketon 5:15 p.m. Softball at Piketon 5:15 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 Student Council Meeting End of Course Exam- Geometry A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Track and Field at Chillicothe Invitational 4:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. Softball at Chillicothe 5:15 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 End of Course Exam- Government A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Varsity Baseball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. Softball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 Varsity Baseball at Jackson 11:00 a.m. JV Baseball vs Jackson 11:00 a.m.

The baseball and softball games scheduled for tonight against Paint Valley have been postponed. The makeup date for the varsity baseball game will be Thursday, April 18 at Zane Trace. The softball and JV baseball games will be played on Tuesday, April 23 at Paint Valley. The softball and baseball games against Adena have been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 16th at Adena.

Seniors! You are just about in your final month here at ZT! Here are some upcoming events and things you need to know. Senior Dates: Class Night- Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the cafetorium. Chromebook Turn-In- Friday, May 10 at 8 a.m. in the media center. School issued Chromebooks need to be turned in for seniors to participate in graduation. Any fees owed also need to be paid. Seniors' Last day of school- Tuesday, May 14 Kings Island Trip- Wednesday, May 15 - Mrs. Kelly Congrove is organizing the trip. Senior Walk- Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. All seniors report to the elementary playground. Mrs. Susan Congrove will lead you through the elementary halls. You will then be lead to the graduation practice. Graduation Practice- Friday, May 17 11:00 a.m. The practice will begin after the senior walk through the elementary. Graduation- Saturday, May 18 6:00 p.m.

4/12/24 Announcements 2024 Prom Court- Kailee Adkins, Abby Guffey, Annie Scott, Charley Clyne, Cowen Forcum, Carter Langley Prom King and Queen will be announced at Grand March! Our prom promise activity is scheduled for today for our juniors and seniors at 8:30 a.m. All juniors and seniors will be dismissed at 8:15 a.m. and they will report to the hill leading up to the softball diamond. After the activities outside are complete, the juniors and seniors will report to the gym to listen to a guest speaker. At the conclusion of the prom promise activity, the seniors are free to leave. Our Jr/Sr. Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th at 7 p.m. at Bell Manor. The Grand March will begin at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Exam Schedule Monday, April 15- American History A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Tuesday, April 16 -Biology A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Wednesday, April 17-Algebra I A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Thursday, April 18- Geometry A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Friday, April 19- Government A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Athletics 4/12/2024 Varsity Baseball at Paint Valley 5:15 p.m JV Baseball vs Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. Softball at Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. Track and Field at Washington C.H. 4:30 p.m. "You are not the cause of everything that happens to you, but you are responsible for how you respond to everything that happens to you." - James Clear

Class of 2024 Spotlight Hannah Williamson Hannah is currently working full time at CareCore as an STNA and is on job placement. Hannah will graduate from Zane Trace High School and Pickaway Ross-CTC. Hannah has maintained high honors all while cheering and competitive dancing at TSOD and working full time. She plans to further her career in nursing after graduation.

The baseball and softball games scheduled for tonight against Adena have been postponed. A make up date is yet to be determined.

The Andy Haines Memorial Track Meet scheduled for tonight at Paint Valley High School has been canceled due to the impending weather.

4/11/24 Announcements FFA Meeting today during lunch Ms. Black’s classes will be taking the Webxam today in the library. Study hall will report to Ms. Black’s room. A prom promise activity is scheduled for our juniors and seniors tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. All juniors and seniors will be dismissed at 8:15 a.m. and they will report to the hill leading up to the softball diamond. After the activities outside are complete, the juniors and seniors will report to the gym to listen to a guest speaker. At the conclusion of the prom promise activity, the seniors are free to leave. Our Jr/Sr. Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th at 7 p.m. at Bell Manor. The Grand March will begin at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Exam Schedule Exam Schedule ELA II make-up exams are tomorrow. Athletics 4/10/2024 Varsity Baseball Zane Trace 3 Unioto 1 ZT improves to 4-0 in the SVC. JV Baseball Zane Trace 6 Unioto 2 Unioto 9 Zane Trace 0 4/11/2024 Softball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Track and Field at Paint Valley (Andy Haines Memorial) 4:30 p.m. “The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you and you don’t have to listen.”-Jessica Ennis-Hill

Rece Allen has committed to attend Shawnee State University to continue his bowling career and further his education. Congratulations, Rece!

Track and Field Results (Raidiger Invitational) 4/10/2024 Girls- 4th of12 teams Boys- Our boys won the invitational with 133 points! Girls Highlights 800 meter run- Molly Prochaska 5th 1600 meter run- Molly Prochaska 4th 3200 meter run- Molly Prochaska 3rd 300 meter hurdles- Savannah Jenkins 7th 4x100 meter relay- Reise Grant, Lexi Barrows, Brea Alley, Emma Klein- 5th 4x 200 meter relay-Alie Dolan- Moss, Hadley Matthews, Brea Alley, Brooklyn Fisher-Riffle -4th 4 x400 meter relay-Kailee Johnson, Kelsie Haubeil, Hadley Matthews, Lydia Delong-4th 4x800 meter relay-Fiona Gillow, Kailee Johnson, Lydia Delong, Molly Prochaska-5th Girls Long Jump-Reise Grant - 4th Girls Shot Put-Kendra Detillion FIRST! Girls Discus- Kendra Detillion FIRST! Boys 100 meter dash- Peyton Dotson (2nd), Charley Clyne (6th) 200 meter dash-Peyton Dotson (2nd), Aaden Dunn (5th) 800 meter run-Wyatt Vick - FIRST! 1600 meter run-Wyatt Vick-2nd 110 Meter Hurdles-Jordan Powell (4th), Ryan Andrews (5th) 300 Meter Hurdles-Charley Clyne -FIRST! Jordan Powell (6th) 4x100 meter relay- Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Brice Johnson, Peyton Dotson- FIRST! 4x200 meter relay-Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Brice Johnson, Peyton Dotson-FIRST! 4x400 meter relay-Wyatt Vick, Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Charley Clyne-FIRST! 4x800 meter relay-Andrew Payton, Camron Shewalter, Austin Singer, Isaac Detty -6th Long Jump-Peyton Arthurs (6th) Shot Put-Spencer Brower- FIRST! Noah Fetters 2nd Discus-Noah Fetters-FIRST! Spencer Brower 3rd

4/10/24 Announcements There is a BPA meeting today during lunch in Ms. Black's room. Ms. Black’s classes will be taking the Webxam on Thursday in the library. Study hall will report to Ms. Black’s room. Big Brothers/Big Sisters applications for the 2024-2025 school year are available in the office. Rece Allen is signing a letter of intent at 2:15 p.m. today to become a member of Shawnee State University’s bowling team. The signing will take place in the media center. End of Course Exams continue today. Please make sure your Chromebooks are charged when arriving to take the test. All tests will be taken in the media center. Study Hall will report to the Home Ec/Teacher’s Lounge. Exam Schedule Wednesday, April 10- ELA II Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Athletics 4/9/2024 Varsity Baseball Zane Trace 6 Huntington 3 Our varsity improves to 8-1 overall. JV Baseball Paint Valley 5 Zane Trace 4 Track and Field Highlights Our boys won the Raidiger Invitational with 133 points! Girls-Kendra Detillion won the shot put and discus events! Boys- We had boys finish first place in the following events: Wyatt Vick- 800 meter run Charley Clyne-300 meter hurdles 4x100 meter relay- Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Brice Johnson, Peyton Dotson 4x200 meter relay-Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Brice Johnson, Peyton Dotson 4x400 meter relay-Wyatt Vick, Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Charley Clyne 4/10/2024 Softball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball at Unioto 5:15 p.m. “Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”-Dale Carnegie

Zane Trace Prom Promise Activity- Friday, April 12, 2024 On Friday, April 12th, at 8:30 a.m. there will be a mock crash staged in the parking lot between the baseball and softball diamonds. The mock crash is part of a prom promise activity for our juniors and seniors. The Ross County Sheriff's Department and Ohio State Highway Patrol will be present and helping facilitate the event. Emergency personnel will be on campus and near the scene, but remember it is a drill prepared for our students. The drill should be over before 9:30 a.m. We are asking all students that normally park in the lot the drill will take place to park in the parking lot closest to the field house. After the event concludes, the juniors and seniors will report to the high school gym to listen to a guest speaker and sign the prom promise. All seniors will be released to go home after the event.

Class of 2024 Spotlight Annie Scott "I plan to attend Taylor University in the fall. As of this moment, I’m undecided on my course of study. Hopefully, my college will help me decide a clear pathway towards my future. I would like to thank the teachers, staff and administration of ZT for providing an education that allows me to be okay with not fully knowing my next steps. Carve your Path. ZTHS ‘24"- Annie Scott

Congrats to our March PBIS Students of the Month! Left to Right: Jeran Wilson, Will Cahoon, Catherine Morrison Keep up the great work!

Class of 2024 Spotlight Carson Lane Carson plans to train and find employment where he can utilize skills in technology.