LAKEWOOD CITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPORTSMANSHIP, ETHICS & INTEGRITY POLICY
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Lakewood High, Garfield and Harding Middle School
Sportsmanship
“A Game Where Everyone Wins”
A message from the Athletic Director:
The Lakewood High, Garfield and Harding Middle School Sportsmanship Committee was formed
during the 2013-2014 school year to address concerns related to behavior at athletic competitions
in Ohio and across the nation. As a member of the committee, I learned much about the state of
sportsmanship at all sports levels. It is from this guide and other manuals relating to sportsmanship
that the Lakewood High, Garfield and Harding Middle School Sportsmanship Guide was written.
In the belief that the impact of participation in sports in Lakewood, Ohio, should enhance the
character and uplift the spirit of our school and community, we seek to establish a framework of
principles and a common language of values that are practiced at all sporting events. It is our belief
that the highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects the “six pillars of
character”-- trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The
pillars of character as they relate to sports will be discussed in class meetings, team meetings,
parent meetings, and will hopefully be put into practice in all arenas. I ask your support in helping
the administration, faculty, staff, students, and supporters of Lakewood High, Garfield and
Harding Middle School to promote good sportsmanship throughout the Northeast Region and the
State of Ohio.
GO RANGERS!!!!
Lakewood High School
Committee (12)
Athletic Director
Two assistant Principals
Four Current Coaches
One Parent
Senior Class President
Junior Class President
Sophomore Class President
Freshmen Class President
Harding Middle School
Committee(12)
Athletic Director
Two assistant Principals
Four Current Coaches
One Parent
8th Grade Class President
7th Grade Class President
Two Athletes
Sean Jackson
Lakewood City School District Athletic Director
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Garfield Middle School
Committee(12)
Athletic Director
Two assistant Principals
Four Current Coaches
One Parent
8th Grade Class President
7th Grade Class President
Two Athletes
Table of Contents
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“A Game Where Everyone Wins.”-Committee
Table of Contents
Board of Education Policy
LHS Mission Statement
Keys to Sportsmanship
Fundamental Principles
RGRY Respect the Game Respect Yourself
Taunting
Spectator Behavior Expectations
Coaches
Student-Athletes
Cheerleaders
Student Body
Band
Spectators
Media
Parents
Public Address Announcer
Announcements
Letters: Student-Athletes
Letters: Parents
Lakewood High School Sportsmanship Activities
Garfield and Harding Middle School Sportsmanship Activities
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Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity
The Lakewood Board of Education recognizes the value of extracurricular activities in the
educational process and the values that students develop when they have the opportunity to
participate in an organized activity outside of the traditional classroom. Participants and
responsible adults involved in School Board approved extracurricular activities are expected to
demonstrate the same level of responsibility and behavior at practice and competitions as is
expected in the classroom. The School Board further encourages the development and promotion
of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity in all phases of the educational process and in all segments
of the community, including administrators, participants, adult supervisors, parents, fans, spirit
groups and support/booster groups.
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Mission Statement
Lakewood High, Garfield and Harding Middle School, through their alliance with the High School
and Middle School Conference and the Ohio High School Athletic Association, serve their youth
by establishing and maintaining standards for student activities and competitions that promote
education, personal growth, leadership, sportsmanship, and citizenship.
Defining Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship is defined as “playing fair, losing without complaint and winning without
gloating.” A good sport is a person who plays by the rules of the contest. A person that is courteous
and generous in victory or defeat on and off the athletic field.
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The Keys to Sportsmanship
• Know the rules of the game.
• Recognize good play by both teams.
• Respect your opponent and its spectators.
• View the game with your head instead of your heart.
• Realize that bad passes lose more games than bad calls.
• Practice the Golden Rule.
“Sportsmanship reveals character regardless of the final outcome of the game.”
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Fundamental Principles of Sportsmanship
• To gain an understanding and appreciation for the rules of the contest
• To exercise responsible behavior at all times
• To recognize and appreciate skilled performance regardless of affiliation
• To exhibit respect for authority
• To display respect for opponents
• To display pride in your actions at every opportunity
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parents, administrators and school staff.
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Taunting-A Game for Losers
A recent trend in sports threatens the educational mission of high school athletics. The trend of
taunting, trash-talking and intimidating “in your face” behavior has become widespread in college
and professional sports—even idolized with celebrated individuals or groups of athletes. This kind
of behavior is the biggest threat to athletics in some time. It is present at all levels of competition
starting with the little leagues. Already, some call the disrespect shown by taunting and trash
talking just “a part of the game.” If schools and communities across this nation, are to justify
programs, they must unite now to let students, student-athletes, parents, spectators and
communities know that disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated in our athletic programs.
For all sports, at all levels, taunting, trash-talking, and intimidating behavior can be cause for a
player or coach to be ejected from a contest and miss the next day of competition or the remainder
of the season. During tournaments, a spectator can be ejected from an event by the security officer,
tournament management, and/or the administrator in charge of the building.
A lot of authority to give an official? Not at all. In fact, the referee or tournament director is the
last line of defense in a game. It is up to the administrator, coach, students, and our spectators to
understand appropriate behavior at a school athletic event. If we all do our jobs and practice
sportsmanship, the officials will not have to worry about crowd control. And our students will
understand that respectful behavior is a part of “the game.” Taunting includes any actions or
comments by coaches, players, or spectators which are intended to bait, anger, embarrass, ridicule,
or demean others, whether or not the deeds or words are vulgar or racist. Included is conduct that
berates, needles, intimidates, or threatens based on race, gender, ethnic origin, or background, and
conduct that attacks religious beliefs, physical body, economic status, speech, family background,
special needs, or other personal matters.
At all LCSD contest sites and tournament venues, management may give spectators one warning
for taunting. Thereafter, spectators who taunt players, coaches, game officials, or other spectators
are subject to ejection.
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Spectator Behavior Expectations
The purpose of sportsmanship education is to make students and fans aware that:
• The unacceptable behavior witnessed at various sporting events must be altered.
• Concern over this inappropriate behavior is shared by school administrators, parents, students,
central office, and the Board of Education.
• After-school programs are an extension of the regular school day with all school rules and
regulations in effect.
• The school’s and community’s reputation should not be placed in jeopardy because of
unsportsmanlike behavior.
Expectations:
• During the National Anthem, all should face the flag, refrain from talking, and remain respectful
until the end of the anthem.
• No swearing or offensive language will be tolerated.
• Obscene gestures are unacceptable.
• The throwing of object (even toilet paper) at any person in attendance or onto the playing surface
is unacceptable.
• Be concerned with anyone who is injured.
• Work together with cheerleaders for positive cheers and avoid obscene, degrading or elitist
cheers.
• Do not rush the playing surface when the game is over.
• After the game, do not tease or belittle the opponent or officials, regardless of your emotions.
What the School Wants Most??
The school wants a large student and community turnout for the sporting events; exemplary
sportsmanship from players and fans; and pride in its teams and supporters.
Quotes to remember:
“When in doubt----Be a good sport and always remember to Respect the Game.”
“One person practicing good sportsmanship is far better than fifty others preaching it.”
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Coaches: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
From Coaches:
• Make sports fun.
• Always exemplify professional behavior and leadership with strong ethical standards.
• Be aware of your responsibilities to the school, community, parents, athletes, and the coaching
profession you represent.
• Set a good example for players and spectators to follow.
• Respect officials’ integrity and judgments.
• Help players develop positive self-images.
• Abide by the rules of the game in letter and in spirit.
• Encourage players to participate in a variety of athletic activities.
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Student-Athlete: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
From the Student-Athlete
Student-athletes who are good sports are positive role models within the school and the
community. A good sport knows that athletic competitions build character and shape lifetime
attitudes.
Athletes, in turn, experience additional educational leadership benefits that come from
participation in sports. As an athlete at school, sportsmanship goals should include:
• Developing a sense of dignity under all circumstances
• Respecting the rules of the games, the officials who administer the rules, and their decisions
• Respecting opponents as fellow students; and acknowledging them for striving to do their best
while you seek to do your best at the same time
• Refraining from disrespectful behavior, specifically taunting, trash talking, and other forms of
intimidation
• Looking at athletic participation as a learning experience whether you win or lose. The display
of good sportsmanship by athletes reminds others that in the end “sports are meant to be fun.”
“Good Sports----Good Citizens”
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Cheerleaders: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
From Cheerleaders:
The role of cheerleader for any athletic team is an important one. The support provided can help
shape the atmosphere of any contest. As a student-leader, the benefits of athletic involvement are
the same for cheerleaders as for those participating on the playing surface. Integrity, fairness, and
respect are lifetime values, and the basis for good sportsmanship.
As a cheerleader, sportsmanship goals should include:
• Realizing that athletics are part of the educational experience and that the benefits of involvement
go beyond the final score of a game
• Leading spectators in positive cheers that encourage our athletes while discouraging any cheers
that would redirect that focus— including those that taunt and intimidate opponents, their fans
and officials
• Respecting cheerleaders and athletes from opposing schools as fellow students, and
acknowledging them for striving to do their best
• Developing a sense of dignity under all circumstances
• Behaving in a manner that is representative of your school and family
When to cheer:
• As your team comes onto the floor or field
• When the team or a player makes a good play
• As encouragement and tribute to an injured player
• As encouragement to your own team in a drive for a score
• As encouragement to your own team in defense of a score
When not to cheer:
• When an opposing player makes a mistake
• When an opposing player is awarded a free throw and is in the act of shooting
• When the opposing cheerleaders are performing on the floor/field
• When an opposing player is injured
• When important announcements are being made over the public address system
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Student Body: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
From the student body:
During the school year, everyone wants students to be involved in the events in which they show
interest and enjoy. Students are encouraged to exhibit exemplary behavior on these occasions and
to show pride and school spirit. These activities will present opportunities for students to grow
academically and socially. Students will be expected to dress appropriately at all athletic events.
Shirts and shoes are required. Students will refrain from making gestures that are uninviting to the
visiting team and fans. Newspapers or any other items or gestures used to show disrespect while
the opposing team is introduced will not be allowed.
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Band: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
From the Band:
Members of marching bands set the tone for other members of the student body. Their work ethic,
dedication, and leadership stand out in the educational setting as well as during their performances.
They practice many hours per week to prepare a program to present at the athletic events and
during weekend band competitions. Band members should conduct themselves in an exemplary
manner at all times whether they are wearing the school uniform or street clothes. They represent
their school band with pride and dignity, as an athlete represents the school athletic team.
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Spectator: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
From the Spectator:
As an educational institution, the school is committed to teaching young people to set goals, to
strive for excellence, and to properly handle whatever adversity they encounter along the way.
Spectators can help the school reach these goals by being supportive in victory and defeat. The
greatest challenge to good sportsmanship is adversity. When things are not going well, the easy
response is to shift the blame-- particular, to shift it away from ourselves to our opponents, or,
more often, to blame the officials or the coach. When this is done, the focus is always from the
positive, “to play harder or better,” to the negative, “how can we possibly overcome the bad calls
or bad coaching.” It is essential that our athletes maintain a positive approach to handling adversity.
Everyone needs the support of the parent-body as role models, if this is to be accomplished.
When parents loudly criticize officials, opposing players, and sometimes their own coaches, this
abusive behavior is counter-productive to what sports are intended to teach. This behavior creates
a very uncomfortable environment for the fans and can be an embarrassment to the school and the
young people on the playing field. As a school we have a contract with the officials association to
supply game officials during the regular season, and we hire coaches who are deemed competent
by our coaching staff and administration. Officials and coaches are not perfect. The official’s
interpretation of the action occurring on the field may be different from yours. A coach’s decision
on who plays and what play to call may also differ from a spectator’s view. Spectators/parents
should strive to pay less attention to the performance of the officials and coaches and more
attention to the skills of the young athletes.
Spectators should:
• Cheer enthusiastically for their team. Also, show interest in the contest by applauding the good
play or performances of both teams.
• Remember that school athletics are learning experiences for students and that mistakes are
sometimes made.
• Understand that a ticket is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally attack others
or be generally obnoxious.
• Refrain from booing, stamping the bleachers, or making disrespectful remarks toward players,
officials, or coaches.
• Obey officials, school administration, and other faculty supervisors who are responsible for
keeping order.
• Avoid conflict at the gate by purchasing a ticket for the event rather than attempting to use an
unacceptable pass.
• Use noisemakers outdoors but know they are not appropriate for indoor events.
• Respect public property by not walking in seats or standing on bleachers that are intended for
seating.
• Know that school officials reserve the right to refuse attendance to anyone whose conduct is not
proper or who may have used or be in possession of a controlled substance.
• Resist throwing items onto the playing field.
• Show respect for coaches, officials, cheerleaders, school officials, and the student athletes.
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Media: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
From the Media:
As members of any media, reporters have a role to play in promoting good sportsmanship at the
school level.
• Promoting the ideas and fundamentals of good sportsmanship, which include acknowledging that
disrespectful behavior, such as taunting, trash talk, and intimidation, has no place in school
athletics
• Reporting acts of sportsmanlike behavior without giving undue publicity to unsportsmanlike
conduct
• Refraining from making negative comments towards participants, coaches, or officials
• Reporting facts without demonstrating partiality to either team
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Parents: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
From Parents:
Parents are asked for their support in the effort to promote good sportsmanship by emphasizing to
their son or daughter what is expected of them as a competitor or spectator at an athletic event.
Athletic events are an extension of the school day, and we should expect the same respectful
behavior exhibited in the athletic arena as we do in the classroom or in our homes. Parents should
regularly discuss sportsmanship, ethics and integrity in all areas of life with children at the earliest
possible age. With all the attention in this world given to poor behavior, it is essential that good
sportsmanship be applauded at all times. Children from an early age are bombarded daily with the
concept—that winning is considered everything. Parents should help them to realize that winning
as a goal is failure-oriented, because at least half of the participants will not achieve it. Success is
the development of a skill. To learn skills and to continue to improve those skills will enhance
one’s self-concept. Winning is an added bonus. Winning is for a day, good sportsmanship is for a
lifetime.”
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Announcer: Suggested Guidelines for Behavior
The Public Address Announcer’s role:
The announcer is a key figure and carries a great responsibility. What is said and the way it is said
will influence the crowd. Announcers may find it necessary to make special announcements in
case of emergencies. The announcer should:
• Be impartial. Announce the contest with no show of favoritism.
• Use proper language at all times.
• Be enthusiastic but calm.
• Never anticipate or second-guess calls made by the officials.
• Be aware of the entire playing area in order to give calm directives in the event of an emergency.
• Be in charge of the microphone at all times.
• Make only approved announcements requested by the school officials.
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Pre-game announcements:
A. Good evening. Lakewood High School welcomes the (name of opposing school and mascot)
and you to the Lakewood stadium (gym, field, pool, etc.) One of the goals of interscholastic
athletics is learning lifetime values outside the classroom setting. Sportsmanship is one such value
that makes high school competition an educational experience. Remember, Sport a Winning
Attitude! Now let’s meet the starting lineups! Mini-announcement-make several times per event
Please be reminded that smoking or use of tobacco products is prohibited at this facility and all
other Lakewood City School facilities.
B. We are pleased to welcome the (name of school and mascot ex. John Battle Trojans) and you
the supporters to the game tonight between Lakewood High and ___________________. Please
be reminded that good sportsmanship is one of the primary goals of interscholastic athletic
programs. Our student-athletes recognize that judgment calls are made in good faith and that they
must abide by the decisions of the officials. Spectators can support these sports programs by
refraining from derogatory remarks or cheers. We hope that you will enjoy the game and that you
will support all the participants in a positive sportsmanlike manner. Now let’s meet the starting
lineup.
C. Good evening. Lakewood High welcomes (name of school) and you to (name of arena) for
tonight’s game. The number one reason students play high school sports is to have fun. Good
Sports Are Winners!!!—Because it is not only HOW you play the game, but THAT you play the
game. And now, let’s meet the starting lineups….. (If it is a basketball game, please ask the fans
from both schools to please refrain from booing or yelling when a free throw is being attempted).
After the lineups are introduced, introduce the coaches and officials.
The officials for tonight’s game are: name them.
These officials are enrolled by the LCSD. Their experience and integrity qualify them to administer
the rules of the game. Good luck, athletes.
National Anthem Introduction:
At this time, we ask that you stand, and gentlemen, please remove your caps, as we pay honor to
America with the singing/playing of our National Anthem.
Announcements during breaks:
1. The LCSD encourages you to support your high school athletic teams throughout the school
year by being a good sport!
2. Admission to an interscholastic event is a privilege, and with it comes responsibility—
responsibility to conduct oneself in a manner whereby the game is enjoyable for other fans and
participants. Lakewood High School reminds you to sport a winning attitude!! –on the arena floor
and in the stands.
3. The LCSD thank you for your support of their educational and sports programs!
4. Responsible role models are those who practice good sportsmanship every day. You can be a
player, coach, administrator, spectator, or parent and be a role model for all.
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Dear Student-Athlete,
Student-athletes who are good sports are positive role models within Lakewood High
School/Garfield and Harding Middle School and the city of Lakewood, Ohio. A good sport knows
that athletic competition builds character and shapes lifetime attitudes. You, in turn, will
experience additional educational and leadership benefits that come from participation in sports.
Integrity, fairness and respect are inherent principles of good sportsmanship. With them, the spirit
of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of the
results.
As an athlete at LHS/HMS/GMS, your sportsmanship goals should include:
• Developing a sense of dignity under all circumstances
• Respecting the rules of the games, the officials who administer the rules and their decisions
• Respecting opponents as fellow students and acknowledging them for striving to do their best
while you seek your best at the same time
• Looking at athletic participation as a potentially beneficial learning experience regardless of the
results
• Educating other students and fans to understand the rules of the game and the value of
sportsmanship
These are the expectations that give us a roadmap to follow toward a more productive atmosphere
for interscholastic athletics.
You are the spokesperson for LCSD when you represent us in athletic competition. Your actions
are viewed by family and friends, opposing fans, the local community and the media. Your display
of good sportsmanship will show the most positive things about you and our school and will
hopefully, remind us all that in the end, sports are meant to be fun.
Good luck and good health for a rewarding season of play.
LCSD Administration
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Dear Parents,
The role of the parent in the education of a youngster is important. The support shown in the home
is often manifested in the ability of the student to accept the opportunities presented at school, in
the classroom and through school activities. There is a value system—established in the home,
nurtured in the school—that young people are developing. Their involvement in classroom and
other activities contributes to that development. Integrity, fairness and respect are lifetime values
taught through athletics, and these are the principles of good sportsmanship. With them, the spirit
of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of the
results.
As a parent of a student at our school, we ask that your sportsmanship goals include:
• Realize that athletics are part of the total educational experience and the benefits of involvement
go far beyond the final score of the game
• Encouraging our students to perform their best, just as we would urge them on with their class
work, knowing that others will always turn in better or lesser performances
• Participating in positive cheers that encourage our students and discourage any cheers that would
redirect that focus
• Learning, understanding and respecting the rules of the game, the officials who administer them
and their decisions
• Respecting the task our coaches face as teachers and supporting them as they strive to educate
and coach our youth
• Respecting the opponents as students (someone’s son or daughter) and acknowledging them for
striving to do their best You can have a major influence on your child’s attitude about academics,
athletics and sportsmanship. The leadership role you take in sportsmanship will help influence
your child and our community for years to come.
Thank you for your support of LCSD programs.
LCSD Administration
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Lakewood High School Sportsmanship Activities
1. LHS joining the 24/7 RGRY program online
2. RGRY T-shirt exchange at sporting events
3. LHS SEI Committee meetings
4. LHS morning announcements regarding good sportsmanship
5. Alert Now messages to the community regarding sportsmanship events
6. League SEI meetings hosted at LHS or attended by our athletes
7. Hanging posters in support of RGRY program throughout the school
8. Mentor program between the LHS athletes GMS and HMS athletes
9. LHS athletes speaking at the lower schools about what is good sportsmanship.
10. Announcements at athletic events regarding good sportsmanship
11. Encouraging athletes to great visiting schools and be respectful “Welcome to Lakewoodd
High School.”
12. LHS Cheerleaders create good sportsmanship cheers
13. Recognize a Sportsmanship day for the LCSD
14. Create a sportsmanship slogan for LCSD
15. Award students with sportsmanship awards at fall, winter and spring athletic awards
programs.
16. All LHS athletes attend and assembly to view the NFHS Sportsmanship Course
17. Cheerleaders decorate the opposing team’s locker room with good luck posters and RGRY
posters
18. Present fans with good sportsmanship certificates at athletic events.
19. Invite rival school athletes to the school for lunch
20. Create a video public service announcement regarding sportsmanship for the community
21. Conduct a sportsmanship poster contest for elementary school students and honor winners
at a high school event.
22. Apply for the OHSAA Harold A. Meyer Award at the end of each school year.
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Garfield and Harding Middle School Sportsmanship Activities
1. GMS/HMS joining the 24/7 RGRY program online
2. RGRY T-shirt exchange at sporting events
3. GMS/HMS SEI Committee meetings
4. GMS/HMS morning announcements regarding good sportsmanship
5. Alert Now messages to the community regarding sportsmanship events
6. Hanging posters in support of RGRY program throughout the school
7. GMS/HMS school athletes being mentored by LHS athletes
8. GMS/HMS athletes speaking at the lower schools about what is good sportsmanship.
9. Announcements at athletic events regarding good sportsmanship
10. Encouraging athletes to great visiting schools and be respectful “Welcome t0o Garfield
and Harding Middle School.”
11. GMS/HMS Cheerleaders create good sportsmanship cheers
12. Recognize a Sportsmanship day for the LCSD
13. Create a sportsmanship slogan for LCSD
14. Award students with sportsmanship awards at fall, winter and spring athletic awards
programs.
15. All GMS/HMS athletes attend and assembly to view the NFHS Sportsmanship Course
16. Cheerleaders decorate the opposing team’s locker room with good luck posters and
RGRY posters
17. Present fans with good sportsmanship certificates at athletic events.
18. Invite rival school athletes to the school for lunch
19. Apply for the OHSAA Harold A. Meyer Award at the end of each school year.
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