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Thursday, June 14, 2012

The Upper Room Boutique: Unique Women Wanted

Leslie Freeman moved The Upper Room Boutique from Stow to Fairlawn in November.

If you consider yourself a unique and discriminating woman, Leslie Freeman has got the store for you. Freeman, owner of The Upper Room Boutique in Fairlawn's Merchants Square, celebrated its grand opening last weekend, along with next door neighbor Lit Wick Gallery. Upper Room offers clothing, jewelry, accessories and comfort footwear for women. "I work hard to bring unique designers to Ohio that you can't find in a department store," Freeman said. "I'm known for my comfort footwear. I have shoes from Germany, Spain and Brazil." Freeman personally meets with designers to pick only the best merchandise for her store. She prides herself on her selection and the rarity of some pieces. "Sometimes I'll only offer two of something," Freeman said…

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The Upper Room Boutique and The Lit Wick Candle Co. & Gallery

Saturday, June 2, 2012

A 2012 Graduate with Honors: Michael Dugan

Michael is Copley High School's co-valedictorian.

Leading up to graduation, we'll feature the Copley High and Revere High seniors who will speak at commencement. On the day of graduation, we'll feature their profiles again, as well as publish their speeches. Both schools graduate on June 3 at 2 p.m. This profile is on Copley High School's co-valedictorian Michael Dugan. Michael is heading off to the University of Pittsburgh to study chemical engineering. Patch: What will you miss most about high school? Michael: I'll miss seeing all of my close friends because none of them are following me to Pittsburgh. They're going off to other colleges. P: What are you looking forward to in moving on to college? M: I look forward to the new challenges that await me. High school has its own challenges …

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Copley High School and Revere High School

A 2012 Graduate with Honors: Jessica Alexander

Jessica is Copley High school's co-valedictorian.

Leading up to graduation, we'll feature the Copley High and Revere High seniors who will speak at commencement. On the day of graduation, we'll feature their profiles again, as well as publish their speeches. Both schools graduate on June 3 at 2 p.m. This profile is on Copley High School's co-valedictorian Jessica Alexander. Jessica is heading off to Ohio Northern University to study pharmacy. Patch: What will you miss most about high school? J: I will miss my friends and the teachers. P: What are you looking forward to in moving on to college? J: I'm looking forward to learning more in-depth about the subjects that interest me the most and making new friends. P: What advice would you give to underclassmen? J: Enjoy every day because high …

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Copley High School and Revere High School

Thursday, May 31, 2012

A 2012 Graduate with Honors: Annie Sun

Annie Sun is Revere High School's co-valedictorian for the Class of 2012.

Leading up to graduation, we'll feature the Copley High and Revere High seniors who will speak at commencement. On the day of graduation, we'll feature their profiles again, as well as publish their speeches. Both schools graduate on June 3 at 2 p.m. This profile is on Revere High School co-valedictorian Annie Sun. Annie is heading off to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to study biochemistry. Patch: What will you miss most about high school? Annie: All the smiling faces of my friends and teachers. I'll miss the feeling of being in high school and the supportive environment Revere provides. P: What are you looking forward to in moving on to college? A: Meeting hoards of new people and getting use to a new environment. I'm also looking …

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Copley High School and Revere High School

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

A 2012 Graduate with Honors: Xintong "Cindy" Lin

Cindy is a co-valedictorian at Revere High School.

Leading up to graduation, we'll feature the Copley High and Revere High seniors who will speak at commencement. On the day of graduation, we'll feature their profiles again, as well as publish their speeches. Both schools graduate on June 3 at 2 p.m. This profile is on Revere High School co-valedictorian Xintong "Cindy" Lin. Cindy is heading off to the California Institute of Technology to study an undetermined branch of engineering. Patch: What will you miss most about high school? Cindy: The whole environment, the teachers, my friends and just my classmates in general. I learned a lot from everyone. P: What are you looking forward to in moving on to college? C: I'm going to enjoy the weather, and I look forward to meeting people who …

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Copley High School and Revere High School

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

A 2012 Graduate with Honors: Emma Webb

Get to know Copley High School's senior class president.

Leading up to graduation, we'll feature the Copley High and Revere High seniors who will speak at commencement. On the day of graduation, we'll feature their profiles again, as well as publish their speeches. Both schools graduate on June 3 at 2 p.m. This profile is on Copley High School's Senior Class President Emma Webb. Emma is heading off to Kent State University to study health science. Patch: What will you miss most about high school? Emma: The staff and all the students. P: What are you looking forward to in moving on to college? E: Meeting new people and getting out on my own. I'll be living in the dorms. P: What advice would you give to underclassmen? E: Definitely appreciate it. It's going to go by so fast. Get involved in as …

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Copley High School and Revere High School

Monday, May 28, 2012

A 2012 Graduate with Honors: Daniel Li

Here's what you need to know about the Revere High salutatorian.

Leading up to graduation, we'll feature the Copley High and Revere High seniors who will be speaking at commencement. On the day of graduation, we'll feature their profiles again, as well as publish their speeches. Both schools graduate on June 3 at 2 p.m. This profile is on Revere High School co-salutatorian Daniel Li. Daniel is heading off to Duke University to study biomedical engineering/pre-med. Patch: What will you miss most about high school? Daniel: All my friends and teachers. They've been great and very supportive these last four years. P: What are you looking forward to in moving on to college? D: Making new friends who have similar interests and attending basketball games. P: What advice would you give to underclassmen? D: Work…

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Copley High School and Revere High School

Friday, May 25, 2012

A 2012 Graduate with Honors: Micki Gallien

Here's what you need to know about the volleyball star.

Leading up to graduation, we'll feature the Copley High and Revere High seniors who will be speaking at commencement. On the day of graduation, we'll feature their profiles again, as well as publish their speeches. Both schools graduate on June 3 at 2 p.m. Our first profile is on Copley High School Student Council President Micki Gallien. Micki is heading off to West Point Military Academy in New York to study political science. Patch: What will you miss most about high school? Micki: The familiarity and all my friends. P: What are you looking forward to in moving on to college? M: It's going to be something different and a big change. I'll be able to see what I can really do on my own. P: What advice would you give to underclassmen? M: …

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Revere High School and Copley High School

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Who Do You Want to See on Fairlawn-Bath Patch?

Nominate your friends and neighbors whose accomplishments, hobbies and passions you’d like to see highlighted on the site.

There are lots of interesting people in Fairlawn and Bath — and I should know! I'm lucky enough to get paid to meet people and tell the city’s stories each and every day. But I still can’t meet everyone, and that’s where I need you —the readers— to help me out. I’m going to be writing more personality profiles on Fairlawn-Bath Patch highlighting interesting and influential newsmakers around town. That might include the owner of a non-profit that helps needy kids, a Navy dad that surprises his daughter at school or a local mom and pop shop everyone loves. Who would you like to see profiled on Fairlawn-Bath Patch? You can leave your suggestions in the comments below or email them to me, Local Editor Megan Rozsa. Tell me the name of the …

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Victory Gallop Helps Challenged Kids Ride Into Successful Future, Watch: Navy Dad Surprises Daughter at Copley Middle School, and The Flower Hutch Has Something for Every Holiday

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