Dear Parents, Grandparents, and Friends of the Wayne Trace Local School District:

With the month of May upon us, graduation for the class of 2008 will be here in a few short weeks.  It amazes me how quickly 13 years can fly by.  It seems like yesterday when these students were dancing around on the stage, wearing their red gowns, and singing songs during kindergarten graduation.

The graduating class of 2008 is an exceptional class.  We are truly proud of their accomplishments in and out of the classroom.  The entire Wayne Trace community can be proud of these quality young men and women.  We are fortunate that we got to see them grow up right before our eyes.

In the spring of 1996 we told the parents during kindergarten graduation that this is the Class of 2008.  At the time it seemed like a long way off in the distance.  However, that time has arrived.

Whether they decide to continue their education in college or enter the work force, we wish them the best.  We hope they strive for success and address all obstacles that come their way in a positive manner.  Their accomplishments have been many and the memories they have created will always remain a part of Wayne Trace.  These students have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic fields, in the performing arts, and in everything they have attempted to do.

Life continues after graduation.  These graduates have finished one chapter of their lives and are now ready to begin the next chapter.  Regardless of what chapter they are in, there is no end to learning.  Learning is life long.  We would like to recognize these students and recognize the Class of 2008 by name.  Best wishes to the following students:

Rachael Arnett, Broc Baughman, Ashley Bechtol, Britany Bechtol, Kyle Beech, Derrick Bennett, Nathan Bennett, Tabitha Binkley, Kyle Bostelman, Ethynn Brown, Katie Buehrer, Cyle Carlisle, Katie Carroll, William Cass, Mackenzie Clark, Selena Conner, Justin David, Ryan Davis, Jayme Denny, James Donegan, Casey Dull, Meagan Egnor, Kayla Ehresman, Kayla Flint, Bryant Gerber, Zachary Gerber, Andrew Geren, Corey Gibson, Kevin Hale Jr., Tabitha Harris, Brandon Hermiller, Ashley Hessler, Rebecca Hicks, Aaron Hockenberry, Kelsey Hughes, Katlin Humrickhouse, Nathan Jewell, Stacey Johnson, Christina Kauser, Dayna Keirns, Amber Kipfer, Cassandra Kipker, Joshua Kipker, Andrew Klopfenstein, Timna Klopfenstein, Kimberly Kreischer, Levi Kurtz, Alex LaBounty, Krista Lambert, Nickole Lay, Morgan Lee, Michael Lewis, Kendra Liggett, Riley Linder, Casey Lotz, Brittany Ludwig, Blake Miller, Megan Miller, Jubal Minnix, Jared Myers, Austin Newcomb, Victor Nieto, Aaron Nuest, Priscilla Peck, Eric Pedemonti, Robert Pond, Crystal Raber, Jacob Reuille, Matthew Rhodes, Jennifer Roberts, Andrew Ross, Christopher Rozier, Rebecca Ruble, Blake Saylor, Brittany Schuller, Courtney Singer, Tiffany Singer, Calvin Sinn, Jessica Smith, Kimberly Smith, Steven Spencer, Brittny Stahl, Sara Jo Stephenson, Hannah Stoller, Elliot Tempel, Ashley Torman, Dane Treece, Colt Ulm, Tricia Utterback, Zachary West, Joshua Woody, Angela Young, and Courtney Young.

The Class of 2008 has been great.  We will miss them.  Thank you again for your time, help, cooperation, and commitment to excellence.

Educationally yours

Brian R. Gerber
Superintendent