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2 • The Sylvania Herald • January 12, 2011
St. Ursula Academy presents
The Phantom of the Opera
St. Ursula Academy is proud
to announce the northwest Ohio
amateur premiere of Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of
the Opera, February 4, 5 and 6 at
the Franciscan Theatre of Lourdes
College. Starring in the title role is
Devon Desmond of Central Catho-
lic High School. Emma Burmeis-
ter is Christine Daaé, with Gabi
Enrique as understudy, and Mary
Gibbons takes on the role of the
diva, Carlotta, with Lauren Kaser
as understudy. Trevor Dorner (Per-
rysburg High School) acts the part
of Piangi, the opera tenor star.
Mia Gladieux is featured as Ma-
dame Giry, the ballet mistress and
Emma Wolff portrays her ballerina
daughter, Meg. Jacob Sigman (St.
John’s Jesuit) enacts Raoul, the Vi-
comte de Chagny, opera patron and
Christine’s lover. Monsieur Firmin
and Monsieur André, the comi-
cal theatre owners, are portrayed
by Tyler Simms (Maumee High
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School) and Chris Wegman (An-
thony Wayne High School). Colin
Commager takes on the roles of
Reyer, Passarino, and Don Attilio.
Katie Dubielak is Madame Firmin,
and also acts as assistant to the
music director.
The cast of 86 includes fifteen
principal dancers, as well as Kevin
Kraus (Central Catholic) as Mon-
sieur Lefèvre and Nick Case (St.
John’s Jesuit) as Buquet, the the-
atre’s knowing stage hand. Eliza-
beth Clarke Horrigan is production
director, assisted by Mrs. Allison
Krzyminski as music director, Ms.
Erika Gee as choreographer and
Mrs. Melissa Beland as technical
director. Mrs. Christine Brenner
is costumes chairman, assisted by
Mrs. Randi Monaghan and Mrs.
Mary Kedzierski. Don’t miss this
spectacular showcase of opera and
dance, with music everyone loves!
For tickets, please call St. Ursula
Academy: 419-531-1693.
lourdes.edu
(419) 885-5291
Join the growing community at Lourdes
Come on over and discover a vibrant
growing community where student
success matters. Because learning at
Lourdes means smaller classes, qual-
ity instructors and flexible scheduling,
it’s no wonder the institution has expe-
rienced record growth over the last few
years.
Named a “Best in the Midwest” col-
lege by the Princeton Review for seven
consecutive years, Lourdes is a nation-
ally accredited, veteran and transfer-
friendly institution offering a variety of
student scholarships.
To meet the needs of its growing stu-
dent body, Lourdes has added exciting
new degree programs, student activities,
residential housing and NAIA baseball,
basketball, golf and volleyball.
At Lourdes, students can choose from
30 undergraduate majors in a variety of
fields such as art, business administra-
tion, criminal justice, environmental
science, nursing and theology as well as
graduate programs in education, nursing,
organizational leadership and theology.
In addition to its academic programming,
the institution offers a wealth of activi-
ties for students to engage in. Currently
Lourdes has over 25 student organiza-
tions such as the Drama Society, the En-
vironmental Club, Orbis Ars (art club),
the Non-Traditional Student Union and
the Student Government Associate.
The Office of Campus Activities and
Residential Life also provides a variety
of social, recreational and educational
events and programs to further enrich
students’ lives. From musical concerts
and comic shows to intramural sports,
students will find something for every
interest. Through the Office of Mission
and Ministry, students can connect to
their spirituality and volunteer for many
great causes such as Habitat for Human-
ity.
With over 2,600 students, including
traditional, nontraditional, transfer and
direct from high school, Lourdes contin-
ues to look to the future. Find out how to
be part of a growing community, where
learning is living, by visiting www.
lourdes.edu or by calling 419-885-3211
today.
Popular majors among today’s college kids January 12, 2011 • The Sylvania Herald - 3
Today’s college students are tomor- students. Benefits of School Uniforms
row’s employees. And as any former * Psychology: Psychology majors Uniforms are typically the norm
college student knows, choosing a ma- learn about the biology of the brain, at private schools across the coun-
jor can be a difficult decision. with the major focusing on cognition, try. But more and more public
While the decision is important, it’s intelligence, motivation, emotion, per- schools are hopping on the uniform
equally as important for college stu- ception, and other areas of the human bandwagon, too.
dents to recognize that not everyone mind. Those fascinated by human be- As a student, you may think that
ends up working in the field in which havior might prefer to major in psy- uniforms put a damper on your
they earned a degree. Though money is chology, as psychologists desire to edu- school days and personal image.
often a reason to change fields, college cate, communicate and resolve issues This doesn’t have to be the case,
students should look for majors that are pertaining to human behavior. however. Here’s looking at how
intellectually challenging and engaging * Education: Education continues to uniforms can be a benefit to you and
and not just those that offer the biggest be a popular major, and education ma- your family, as well as the school.
potential payday down the road. Ac- jors learn different methods to educat- 1. Safety: A school uniform
cording to the Princeton Review, the ing and inspiring students. Most states makes it easier for school personnel
following are some of the most popular, will require education majors to choose to identify members of the student
though not necessarily lucrative, majors a specific grade level they prefer to class. This will make it difficult
among today’s college students. teach, and majors often earn hands-on for someone who doesn’t belong
* Business Administration and Man- experience as student teachers during to a school to slip in unnoticed. It
agement/Commerce: Business majors the course of their studies. also prevents gangs from displaying
get a solid foundation in the theories * Political Science and Government: gang colors or other signs through
and principles of finance, marketing, The study of politics and government, clothing. In an age when school vi-
accounting, and economics. Learning political science teaches students criti- olence is on the rise, it pays to be
to manage all kinds of organizations, cal thinking and communication skills, safe.
from tiny start-ups to major corpora- while studying history and culture as 2. Appropriateness: Individu-
tions, makes this major one of the more well. A political science degree is often als have different tastes and beliefs
versatile and challenging majors for a precursor to law school. when it comes to what is appropriate
to wear. Rather than schools having 3. Convenience: Think about how
to police what you’re wearing, a much time you devote to picking out
uniform makes it easy for them to clothes to wear. Of course you want
What do NDJA Parents Say… to project the right image and hav-
focus on more important issues.
“Most junior high gifted programs you ing the “wrong” clothes or those not
have to excel across the board. Here it purchased at the trendy stores can
is individualized. My daughter took attribute to added pressure. With a
A BOLD Sylvania First uniform, all you do is slip on the
high school and honors classes required items without having to
Academic Preschool
in subjects she was strong.”
Program spend any thought on how others
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lar clothes that need to be updated
-Before and after school option as the seasons and trends change.
-The Creative Curriculum Families can save considerable
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4 • The Sylvania Herald • January 12, 2011

Achieve your best

Academic Excellence • Outstanding Athletics • Christian Service • Men for Others

75% of all SJJ students receive financial assistance.

Class of 2010 earned $14 million in college scholarships.

St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy

5901 Airport Highway • Toledo, OH 43615 • 419.865.5743 • www.sjjtitans.org

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Holy Trinity news
Holy Trinity school’s students and
staff are busy planning for Catholic
Schools Week and our annual Open
House. This year’s Catholic Schools
Week theme is “Catholic Schools – Div-
idends for Life.” One of the events in-
cludes a “Souper Bowl” collection. Last
year over 1000 cans of soup were col-
lected for St. Vincent de Paul to distrib-
ute to the community. Service projects
and service learning are always a main
focus at Holy Trinity. In recent years,
Holy Trinity students have raised thou-
sands of dollars and collected items for
service projects which included Han-
nah’s socks, St. Paul’s Community Cen-
ter, flood relief, Trees for Troops, over-
seas missions, local families with major
medical and financial needs and other
disaster relief funds.
Enrichment opportunities for our stu-
dents include 6th grade Outdoor Educa-
tion Camp, Junior High DC trip, Power
of the Pen, Quiz Bowl, Student Council,
CYO sports, Drama Club and many oth-
For the Love of Art
For the Love of Art Inc., in business
since 1990, offers classes for students from
kindergarten age to adult.
On Saturday mornings creativity is the
emphasis in age-appropriate classes for
kindergarten through 4th grade. Cartooning and
drawing for 4th through 9th grade complete
the Saturday morning schedule. After school
throughout the week, 4th grade through 12th
grade students learn and develop their drawing
skills. Home-schooled students attend on Friday
mornings. Drawing students work in pencil,
charcoal, colored pencil and pastels. High
school and adult painting instruction includes
watercolors, oils and acrylics. Adult classes
are available during the day or in the evening.
Primary grades students also enjoy summer
Please call for 2011 Winter/Spring
Schedule of classes
419-882-2060
WWW.FORLOVEART.COM
4027 N. Holland-Sylvania
(NW Corner of Holland-Sylvania at Sylvania Avenue)
5
er special activities. Educational field
trips are something always on the calen-
dar with trips to the Toledo Art Museum,
Franciscan Life Center and the Toledo
Zoo – just to name a few.
Our students are taught in a faith-
based environment. Our academic cur-
riculum follows the Ohio Content Stan-
dards. The school is fully accredited
by the Ohio Catholic School Accredit-
ing Association and enrolls preschool
through 8th grade. We offer extended
day care before and after school and we
have the SCRIP Tuition Earning pro-
gram. There are so many exciting and
wonderful things about Holy Trinity. If
interested, please plan on attending the
Open House on Sunday, Jan. 31 from
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who at-
tends the Open House and enrolls their
child for the 2010-2011 school year will
receive a gift certificate for $100.00 off.
If you have any questions, please call
the Holy Trinity School office at (419)
644-3971. See you there!
camp activities, exploring a different subject,
concept or material each week of the summer
season.
For the love of Art Inc. is also an art supply
store, stocked with a wide variety of fine-art
materials and staffed by artists who are familiar
with the tools and materials you need.
For the Love of Art Inc. can design and build
custom framing for all your art presentations and
displays. Framing materials are also available
for purchase.
Please visit the website at www.forloveart.
com and click on classes, call 419-882-2060
or stop in for a schedule of art classes at For
the Love of Art, 4027 N. Holland Sylvania
Rd. (northwest corner of Sylvania Ave. and
Holland-Sylvania).
FOR THE LOVE
OF ART
ART CLASSES
Grade K Through Adult
• Home-School Class
Enrolling now!
• Art supplies & materials
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6 • The Sylvania Herald • January 12, 2011 St. John’s Jesuit develops men for others
West Side Montessori – St. John’s Jesuit High School was
founded in 1898 and re-established
A strong academic curriculum
challenges students and prepares
Different method. Better outcomes. in 1965 as a four-year college pre-
paratory high school for young men.
them to be successful in college and
in life. In 2010, SJJ added a three
“I know how to resolve conflicts.”  school has been encouraging In 2005, St. John’s established an year comprehensive engineering pro-
“I do things myself.” “I plan my academic excellence in a nurturing, Academy for seventh and eighth gram, culminating in a senior collab-
own work.” “I’m learning foreign child-centered environment for over grade boys. The school currently has orative engineering course with The
languages.”  Spend some time in 30 years.  an enrollment of 837 high school Ohio State University. A new inter-
any one of West Side Montessori’s Montessori uses a hands-on students and 120 Academy students. active language lab, unique to north-
toddler to eighth grade classrooms approach that follows the child’s As a Catholic high school, our stu- west Ohio, was added to teach six
and you might hear these student natural development. The curriculum dents represent all economic and so- world languages, debate, and public
statements.  It all happens at West is based upon the methodology cial backgrounds, and SJJ welcomes speaking. SJJ’s College Counseling
Side Montessori! developed by Dr. Maria Montessori cultural diversity. 75 percent of our program is one of the strongest in
Come to the school-wide Open and combines a rich academic students receive scholarship assis- the country. Students develop an in-
House on Jan. 30, 1-3 p.m. to learn program with life skills that focus on tance. dividual action plan and are accepted
about the Montessori difference. the development of the whole child.  Academic excellence and develop- in the nation’s most prestigious col-
West Side Montessori is a private Independence, responsibility, respect, ing leaders is a 450 year Jesuit tradi- leges and universities.
school for children thirteen months valuing diversity, problem solving and tion. The St. John’s mission is to de- St. John’s takes pride in its out-
through eighth grade serving the understanding the interconnectedness velop Christian leaders. Each student standing athletic program. It has
communities of Toledo, Sylvania, of the world are skills practiced daily achieves his greatest potential in a earned the City League All Sports
Holland, Perrysburg, Southeast in the classrooms. diverse Christ-centered atmosphere Trophy 28 out of 37 years. More
Michigan and surrounding areas. The West Side Montessori is accredited distinguished by academic success than 70 percent of all students par-
Place a Classified Ad by the American Montessori Society and service as a man for others. ticipate in athletics. St. John’s stu-
TODAY! and NCA/CITA.  The school also Acceptance to SJJ is based upon dents also impact the quality of life
Call 419-885-9222 meets the State of Ohio curriculum admission placement test results, ac- in our community. Every year stu-
to place your ad!
requirement for K-8.  The American ademic performance and recommen- dents contribute over 25,000 hours
Montessori Society recognized dations from educators. In the Class of Christian service working in food
West Side as one of the most of 2011, SJJ had four National Merit banks, schools and nursing homes.
successful Montessori schools in Scholars, one National Achieve- For more information, contact Rita
the nation.  Learn more at www. ment Scholar and seven Commended Hayes, Admissions Director, 419-
The Sylvania Herald wsmctoledo.org. Scholars. 865-5743, ext. 257.

Opening Minds. Opening Doors.

Come visit ou r New Upper Sch
ool!

Open House
Sunday, January 23 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Take a tour of our new state-of-the-art facilities
and our 75-acre wooded campus! 419-381-1313 | www.mvcds.org
 Toledo Christian School January 12, 2011 • The Sylvania Herald - 7

Sylvania First Preschool

to hold open house
You are invited to attend Toledo
Christian School’s Open House on
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 from 1-3 p.m.
Our Open Houses are designed to
introduce prospective families to the
excellent programs that TCS offers.
You will have the opportunity to meet
the administration, board members
and faculty and our students are
excited to show prospective families
around the school. While on campus,
ask them about their experience and
learn directly from our students how
much they love TCS.
With an enrollment of over
680, Toledo Christian is a non-
denominational college-preparatory
school for preschool through grade
12 that was founded in 1975. It serves
over 400 families coming from more
than 150 churches in the northwest
Ohio and southeast Michigan area.
TCS provides the foundation for
your child’s future. Our challenging
and individualized academic
curriculum, comprehensive offerings
in computers and fine arts, our
spiritual focus and thriving athletic
programs make Toledo Christian a
unique environment in our area. Our
beautiful 11-acre campus located in
south Toledo is the ideal environment
and community for your child to
nurture their love of learning and
faith.
For more information on the open
house, please contact Diane Sheets at
419-389-8700 extension 134. Families
are welcome and light refreshments
will be provided.
Sylvania First Preschool is located
at 7000 Erie Street and will be holding
an open house on Jan. 30, 2011 from
2-4 p.m. The mission of Sylvania First
Preschool is to provide an environment
in which your child can experience
new concepts and develop socially as
well as mentally. This helps provide a
smoother transition from home to for-
mal education. Your child will be as-
sisted in the development of fine and
gross motor skills, social and emo-
tional growth and intellectual skills.
This encourages children to feel good
about themselves and their accom-
plishments.
We offer a developmentally appro-
priate programs which include activi-
ties in areas such as social and emo-
tional, physical, academic and spiritual.
We offer your child opportunities for
art, music, dance, story time, dramatic
play, free play, individual time and daily
responsibilities. The children will also
perform seasonal plays for your enjoy-
ment. Exercise is an important part of
a child’s development and we have an
inside gym for running, hopping, skip-
ping, parachute games, circle games
and ball games. We also have bikes and
other play equipment for inside activi-
ties. An enclosed, outdoor playground
with swings, a slide, climbing toys and
a sand box are used daily (weather per-
mitting). Parents and students partici-
pate in several off site field trips such
as the apple orchard trip.
Our preschool is from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. for children ages three to five. We
offer a before and after school option
as well as flexible scheduling. We also
follow the creative curriculum program
and have individualized education. We
will see you at the open house!

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Will your daughter be prepared for her future?
Did you know women account 50.4 percent of doctoral students professional jobs
for: (first time women have been a major- Even in fields in which there are
58 percent of medical/dental school ity) traditionally more male doctoral
students 59 percent of student body for all degrees, the growth rate of women
77 percent-80 percent of vet school college degree levels with doctoral degrees in those fields
students More than 50 percent of the jobs in from 1998-99 to 2008-09 is higher:
44 percent of MBA students (up 75 the workforce physical and earth science - women
percent in last ten years and rising) 51.4 percent of managerial and up +4.7 percent, math and computer
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Early Childhood Education for YOUR Child! cent. These advancements illustrate
that education plays a strong role in
Please join us…
the advancement of women.
Learn why Notre Dame Junior
Academy, the only seventh and
Sylvania Franciscan Academy’s eighth grade program in northwest
Ohio designed specifically for female
Preschool ~ Kindergarten education and leadership develop-
Winter Open House ment, plays a pivotal role in girls
college and career readiness at the
Sunday, January 23, 2011 Information Night on Tuesday, Feb.
12 - 2 p.m. 1 at 7:00 p.m. at 3535 W. Sylvania
5335 Silica Road, Sylvania
Ave. An alternate date is scheduled
for Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m., if
www.s-f-a.org school is closed for inclement weath-
er. A Seventh Grade Placement Test
is Saturday, Feb. 5 at 9:00 a.m.
Knowing the academic importance
of seventh and eighth grade in prepar-
A career in dental assisting
Become a part of the fastest grow-
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The Toledo Dental Academy is a
5335 Silica • Sylvania, Ohio 43560 • 419-885-3272 member of the Ohio Association of
Career Colleges and Schools. The
Toledo Dental Academy offers both
A Career Worth Smiling about at day and evening classes. Day classes
run Monday through Thursday, from
Toledo Dental Academy 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students attend
classes for 12 weeks followed by
CLASSES NOW FORMING! 90 hours of externship. Evening
classes are held Monday through
Get a career in Wednesday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
only 3 months at Toledo for 16 weeks. This course is also fol-
Dental Academy. lowed by 90 hours of externship. The
Toledo Dental Academy course itself
94-07-1402-T offers 240 hours of classroom/ lab
419-841-1292 • 1-800-720-7005 time. Students also receive OSHA
training, CPR/AED certification, and
4352 Sylvania Ave. are offered externship referral and
ing young women for future success,
Notre Dame Junior Academy focuses
on developing an individualized aca-
demic program for girls who need
more challenge in the areas of math,
foreign languages, technology, fine
arts, English and social studies.
The only Catholic seventh and
eighth grade school using a modified
block schedule, the program provides
an easier transition to high school
classes. Block scheduling ensures
early preparation for college, time for
more in-depth and interactive learn-
ing, better academic retention and
time for academic support services,
if required.
Leadership opportunities are plen-
tiful in an environment that nurtures
Christian values and emphasizes ser-
vice to others. A special leadership
program, Tomorrow’s Leadership
Committee (TLC), provides each
girl with the opportunity to step up
throughout the year to development
her time management, team building,
communication skills, and natural
leadership ability.
For more information go to www.
nda.orgpercent or call 419-475-9359.
placement services. Once the course
is completed, students earn a cer-
tificate in dental assisting and are
licensed in the State of Ohio for radi-
ology. Preparation for the DANB
Radiation Health and Safety Exam is
also provided.
The Toledo Dental Academy pro-
vides small, friendly class size, and
personalized, individualized atten-
tion. Students have access to an
actual dental practice and lab for
accelerated, hands-on learning.
Make dental assisting your career
choice. Please call to set up an
appointment to tour the school and
answer any other questions that you
may have. Classes forming for 2010;
day classes July 5, Sept. 27, evening
classes for 2010; May 3, and Sept.
7.
The Toledo Dental Academy is
located at 4352 Sylvania Ave., Suite
F, in The Forum Center. For more
information, please call (419) 841-
1292, or 1-800-720-7005.
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We’ve got the power!

ST. URSULA ACADEMY
Spring Information Meeting
Sunday, February 27, at Noon
• challenging academic programs earn students
top national honors and scholarships

• block scheduling provides a solid foundation

for college

• faith-based community helps build strong

bonds that last a lifetime
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10 • The Sylvania Herald • January 12, 2011
Preparation paramount for tomorrow’s college students
As the admissions process at
the nation’s best schools grows in-
creasingly competitive, how and
when students prepare for college
entrance exams could determine
where they spend the next four
years and beyond.
Recognizing the important role
planning and preparation plays
during the college decision-making
process, Revolution Prep, the larg-
est on-campus test prep provider,
offers the following tips to students
and parents alike.
* Prepare for the admissions
process early. Every parent and
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 January 12, 2011 • The Sylvania Herald - 11
Open House “Under One Roof” project
complete: Maumee Valley Country
Saturday, February 5 Day School opens expansion

1pm-3pm. Maumee Valley Country Day School is moving ahead of the curve.
This is imperative where education is concerned and Maumee Valley is
proving that it can be done– even when you’re 125 years old. The faculty
and students officially began classes in the expansion building on Mon.,
Jan. 3, 2011.
Aptly called the “Under One Roof” campaign, the project included a
new Upper School, extensive renovations to the historic Smead Build-
ing (home to the preschool/Early Childhood program) and an enclosed
walkway to connect all of the campus buildings. Through the use of
environmentally protective processes and sustainable materials, it will
be among the region’s first LEED certified educational facilities. “We
are so excited for our students to come together under one roof,” Head
of School Gary Boehm said. “With this building and renovation project
we have created an innovative learning environment for Maumee Val-
ley students that will help them connect with each other and with the
world.”
The highlights include:
• The Upper School’s design promotes the idea of collaboration.
Flexible classroom spaces allow students and faculty to freely
work together, not only within their own class but with others.
• Science labs are integrated within the classroom to focus and
encourage experiential learning.
• Multimedia production facility with state-of-the art equipment,
to encourage and teach 21st century communication skills.
• The inclusion of natural lighting, which research shows, en-
courages students to learn better and keep them more alert and
focused.
• Environmentally responsible features that will reduce 
opera-
tional costs.
• Purpose-built spaces within the preschool for children to
work
individually, in small groups or in larger classes, and a
space for hands-on learning.
• Wireless classrooms, hallways and common areas.
• A new lecture theatre with tiered seating for live lectures and
presentations and distance learning.
• New nature trails that benefit from the school’s wooded setting.
• A refurbished Millhon Auditorium, state-of-the-art library and
multi-media resource center.

The architecture, designed by Kate MacPherson of Toledo-based

MacPherson Architects, takes advantage of the school’s beautiful natural
setting and the learning opportunities it provides. MacPherson attended
Maumee Valley in the mid-70s and her son attends today.
“The support we’ve received for this project has been tremendous –
that’s due in large part to the vision and campaign leadership provided
by Dean Kasperzak, Fred and Linda Diechert and the Welles family,
Scott Parry and Steve and Ann Stranahan,” Boehm continued. “These
campus additions and renovations put us in a position to lead the way for
the next 125 years.”
For more than 125 years, Maumee Valley Country Day School has
been one of Northwest Ohio’s greatest treasures. Founded in Western
New York as Miss Bryan’s Seminary, a highly regarded finishing and
boarding school for girls, it moved to Toledo in 1884 and became The
Smead School for Girls. The Smead School sought to recreate the atmo-
sphere, camaraderie and character-building aspects of the best college
preparatory boarding schools while allowing students to return to their
families at the end of the day. It’s a tradition that continues today. In 1934,
the school opened its doors in its current location, changed its name to
Maumee Valley Country Day School and admitted boys. Maumee Valley
Country Day School attracts students from across the country and across
the world from preschool through 12th grade and is Northwest Ohio’s
only accredited, co-educational, non-sectarian, independent school. For
more information, call (419) 381-1313 or visit www.mvcds.org.
12 • The Sylvania Herald • January 12, 2011

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