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237 students were awarded certificates of completion at the 40th Annual C-TEC Honors Program on May 24, 2013, according to the school. An audience of over 1,400 parents, friends, home school educators and representatives from business and industry looked on as over 100 special awards were presented during the ceremony. More than $372,000 in scholarship money was awarded to the Class of 2013 during the evening’s ceremony.

The Newark High School Class of 2013 graduated on June 1. Find the program, with graduate names and awards, here. Find a Facebook photo gallery here.

During a seatbelt survey conducted by the Newark Police Department on May 15, more than 27 percent of students surveyed were not wearing seatbelts on their way out of the high school. It is important for students to wear seatbelts both for safety purposes and because it is the law in Ohio, and in every state except for New Hampshire.

The Newark High School Class of 2013 is quickly approaching its last day of school on May 30. Many students will head to college in the fall, whether in one, two, or four-year programs. Graduates will stick close to home to attend the Newark Campus of COTC and Ohio State, and some will travel as far away as Florida and Oklahoma for college. Find a map of where Wildcats have been accepted into college, and a word cloud representation of the most popular colleges among 2013 graduates, as reported to the NHS guidance office by students.

Summer school for Newark City Schools will begin on June 10, with session one lasting until June 28 and session two taking place from July 1 through July 19. Courses are offered in each of the core subjects, physical education and an Ohio Graduation Test intervention class in each OGT subject. Middle school summer classes will be offered during the second session. District residents can find more information here. Non-district residents can find information and fee schedules here.

The Band Parents Club is hosting a Pride of Newark Golf Outing on June 15 at the St. Albans Golf Course. The cost is $75 per individual, which includes prizes, food, soft drinks and a T-shirt. Click here for more information on how to register. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please click here.