submitted by Bob Miller

The Monroe Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations from alumni and Hornet fans.  Monroe High School has produced many outstanding athletes over the years and we need to recognize these individuals for their athletic accomplishments throughout their high school careers. 

 The HOF Standing Committee knows that many grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews or friends deserve to be nominated for consideration to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.  You must start the process by completing a nomination form with your particular athlete's name, senior class picture and attaching photocopies of newspaper articles stating their accomplishments.  This can be done by looking through scrapbooks, yearbooks or by going to the library to obtain these articles.  Deadline for the Class of 2009 nominations is August 31, 2009.

Be a part of Hornet history AND help beautify the school grounds!

The Monroe Athletic Booster Club is offering a variety of tree selections to be planted on both sides of Hornet Drive - the road leading up to the school. Proceeds will be used to support the student-athletes.

This is a wonderful way to honor family members, graduating classes, faculty, coaches, teams, bands, clubs, past booster members, businesses & friends of the school. A total of 54 trees will be sold. Species include the following:

• 23 Norway Spruces
• 9 Sugar Maples
• 7 Cleveland Select Pears
• 5 Prairie Fire Crabs
• 3 Red Maples
• 7 Red Jewell Crabs

The price for each tree is $325. Trees will be planted according to a landscape layout designed by Berns Garden Center. Engraved plaques and concrete bases are available for an additional $25.

by Brenda Leitch 

Two Monroe Junior High students will be competing at the Ohio Academy of Science State Science Day on May 9th. Eighth graders Eric Stone and David Irwin, qualified by receiving Superior Ratings at the Southwest District Science and Engineering Expo at the University of Cincinnati. 

David Irwin entered his science fair project on Number Sense - Object Recognition Without Counting in the Behavioral and Social Sciences category. David also received a $250 award. 

Eric Stone's project on Evaluation of Waterless Hand Gel was entered in the Medicine and Health Category and received a $250 award as well. 

These students began their Science Fair work at the Monroe Junior High Science Fair. At the school fair, they received a Superior to qualify for the District Fair. 

The Monroe Baseball Team will be conducting their 2nd annual mattress fundraiser on March 7th in the Monroe Junior High School Gym; starting at 10am and ending at 5pm. All sizes are available; twin through king and are brand new with a factory warranty. The mattresses are name brands(Simmons and Southerland) and sell at 30%-60% off retail. This is a one day sale and all profits go directly to support the team.

The class of 2008 Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on Saturday, February 14, 2009, between the boys JV and Varsity Basketball games with Bellbrook. Congratulations to these outstanding Hornet athletes!

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Two things are clear now that the 2008 H.S. Football season is under way, Colerain's winning ways have continued and after suffering a 14-7 loss Friday night, Monroe's have not.

Two things are clear now that the 2008 H.S. Football season is under way, Colerain's winning ways have continued and after suffering a 14-7 loss Friday night, Monroe's have not.

Two things are clear now that the 2008 H.S. Football season is under way, Colerain's winning ways have continued and after suffering a 14-7 loss Friday night, Monroe's have not.

Left to Right: Missy Osterman (mother), Tyler Osterman, Mark Osterman (father).

Tyler  Osterman, Hornet Quarterback, signed to play football for Centre College in Kentucky starting in the fall.
Tyler Osterman was also selected for 1st Team All-Academic Ohio for Basketball. Only 10 young men are selected from each of Ohio’s four divisions, based on academic achievements as well as baksetball skills.

Joe Ward (left) and Ken Meibers. Photo and story by Steven Urso

Ken Meibers was approved by the Monroe School Board on May 27th to take over the head coaching duties for the Monroe High School football program. Ken Meiber’s comes from Colerain High School where he was the offensive coordinator. Ken Meibers will also bring Joe Ward from Colerain to be the defensive coordinator for the Monroe High School football team next season.