CHILLICOTHE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Rey Bradley, Athletic Director - rbradley@mail.gsn.k12.oh.us

Chillicothe High School Cavaliers
421 Yoctangee Parkway
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Athletic Department Phone: 740.702.2287
Ext. 2550 (Susie Burke) or 2555 (Rey Bradley)

Athletic Department Phone:  740.702.2292
Athletic Department Fax:  740.702.2291
Field House:  740.702.2295

Chillicothe City Schools web site: chs.chillicothe.k12.oh.us
Chillicothe Athletic Department web site: www.chillicothecavaliers.com

CHS Athletic Office Information
The Chillicothe High School Athletic Office has moved back to the High School as of now. It is located in the North Administration Office as it was previously. Please make note that the address of the High School has been changed to 421 Yoctangee Parkway, Chillicothe Ohio, 45601. The telephone number of the Athletic Office is 740 702-2292. The telephone number of the High School is 740 702-2287.

Pay To Participate...
The Chillicothe Board of Education has enacted a “Pay to Participate” policy for athletics in the Chillicothe City Schools beginning with the 2004-05 school year.  While it is regrettable to have to institute such a policy, the financial situation in the school district makes it necessary to help defray the costs of the athletic programs.

The following should be noted regarding the fee:
• It does not guarantee playing/participating time.
• It does not result in control of the team.
• It does not alter the policies of Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe Middle School, the Chillicothe city Schools Board of Education, or the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
• It does not alter or affect the district’s athletic Code of Conduct or individual team rules.
• Receipts will be given, but there will be no refunds. Quitting, injury, academic ineligibility, misbehavior, or lack of playing time will NOT cause a refund to be given.
• Fees will be utilized to pay for coaches’ salaries, workers’ com., Medicare, transportation and facility rentals.

Participation Fee:
The total fee for a student athlete, regardless of how many sports he/she participates in, will not exceed $40.00. There is no family cap.  The fee must be paid before the first scheduled game/match of the first sport that the athlete plays.  The fee should be paid at the athlete’s school. Checks should be made payable to Chillicothe City Schools.  If there are questions, please call the Chillicothe High School Athletic Office at 702.2292.

Sportsmanship: Responsibility of Parent and Athlete
Sportsmanship Philosophy and Guidelines
The Chillicothe Schools Athletic Department believes that interscholastic competition involving member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association should be governed by the basic principles of good sportsmanship. This document has been prepared to insure that all participants have a common understanding of those basic principles.

We believe that good sportsmanship is more important than winning. We believe that students should be coached to play to the best of their ability and to understand that to play well is to play honorably. The promotion of sportsmanship is the obligation of all school personnel (principals, athletic directors and coaches) and is directed to the behavior of spectators, coaches, and players. An additional component to consider is coaches’ ethics. We believe the development of good sportsmanship through the practice of ethical behavior and moral reasoning is one of the acknowledged objectives of interscholastic athletics. We therefore expect school administrators, coaches, athletes, cheerleaders, and spectators to know and embrace the following fundamentals of sportsmanship.

1. Respect shall be demonstrated for an athletic opponent and for their school at all times. Chillicothe shall treat visiting teams and their supporters as guests and accord them the consideration all human beings deserve. Visiting schools should respect the property and dignity of their host school and its athletic teams.

2. Respect shall be demonstrated for the officials at all times. Officials must be perceived to be and accepted as impartial arbiters who are trained to do their job and can be expected to do the job to the best of their ability.

3. Knowledge of and a proper respect for the current rules of the contest should guide the behavior of all participants. Rules are essential for a fair contest. Good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as the “letter” of the rules.

4. All participants shall strive to maintain self-control at all times. The desire to win shall not be accepted as a reason for abandoning rational behavior. A proper perspective must be maintained by all if the potential educational values of athletic competition are to be realized.

5. All participants shall learn to recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of affiliation. Recognition of the good performance of an opponent is a demonstration of generosity and good will that is encouraged in all member schools. In order for good sportsmanship to prevail, it is essential that all participants understand their individual responsibilities and expected behavior before, during, and after contests.

CHS Honors Robert Strausbaugh

< Athletic Director Rey Bradley presenting certificate to Mr. Strausbaugh.

Mr. Strausbaugh was a member of the Chillicothe High School class of 1935 and had the wish to cross the goal line one more time, so we made that happen. He is the first member of the Cavalier Football Player Emeritus Club (Varsity letter winner and have to be out of high school 70 years). Congratulations! Image by Lindsay Niegelberg/Gazette

Click here to listen to Dan Ramey's interview with Mr. Strausbaugh.

Congratulations Chillicothe HS - Recipient of the Harold A. Meyer Sportsmanship Award
Chillicothe HS has been selected as 2007-08 recipients of The Ohio High School Athletic Association Harold A. Meyer Award for Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity. The awards are presented to schools that demonstrate they have completed an eight-part program that promotes sportsmanship, ethics and integrity in their schools and communities. This is the 7th year the Chillicothe has received the award. Click here for complete press release.

Final SEOAL All Sports Champion Standings 2007-08

Ohio’s finest Basketball stars honored at 3rd Annual Induction Ceremony!
On May 17, 2008 twenty-two players, coaches, teams, and officials were inducted into the 3rd Annual Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame & Museum. Among those legends inducted was Chillicothe's own Neil Johnston. Johnston's career included a stint as a Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies, an NBA Championship with the Philadelphia Warriors and a coaching position with the Warriors. Click here to learn more about CHS Superstar Neil Johnston.

2008 Athletic Department Awards
Laramie Burden: Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award. Nathan Woodworth: Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award. Aaron Dixon: OHSAA Scholar-Athletes Award. Natalie Skocik: OHSAA Scholar-Athletes Award. Nathan Winston: OHSAA Courageous Student Award. Bob Crabtree: OHSAA State Award for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity. Paige Dempsey: Pepsi Scholarship. Mike Dennis: Pepsi Scholarship. Samantha Jacobs: Pepsi Scholarship. Megan Johnson: Pepsi Scholarship. Stefan Perri: Pepsi Scholarship. Corey Breth: U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award. Megan Johnson: U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award.

SEOAL All Sports Champion Standings 2007-08 through Winter Sports

Congratulations Dan Ramey!

Dan Ramey of Clear Channel Chillicothe has been selected by the Southeast District Athletic Board to receive the 2008 OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Committee Media Service Award for broadcast media in the Southeast District. He was presented with the award on February 29, 2008 at halftime of the Southeast District Division II Boys District Final Basketball game. Congratulations!

November 15, 2007
Cavs in fifth place for SEOAL all-sports trophy
By: Craig Dunn, chillicothegazette.com

CHS earns Sportsmanship Award for 7th straight year
Chillicothe High School has been named as a recipient of the Dr. Harold Meyer Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award for the 2006-07 school year. The award was recently awarded to 83 High Schools and 14 7th-8th Grade Schools in the state. This award is presented to schools that demonstrate they have completed an eight-part program that promotes sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity in their schools.

Cavalier Club Scholarship Winners

The Chillicothe Cavalier Club is pleased to announce the winners of the Cavalier Club Scholarships for 2007: Samantha Miller and Sean McKeever. The scholarships are sponsored by the proceeds from the Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction that the club holds in February. Congratulations to these two fine Student-Athletes and best wishes in their futures.

2007 Athletic Department Awards
Steven Mallow: Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
Samantha Miller: Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
Ryan Muncy: OHSAA Scholar-Athletes Award
Joanna Terry: OHSAA Scholar-Athletes Award
Andreya Veintimilla: OHSAA Ethnic Minority Scholar-Athlete Award, Pepsi Scholarships
Nathaniel Winston: OHSAA Courageous Student Award
Keith Knights: OHSAA State Award for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity
Alex Lawson: Pepsi Scholarships
Joanna Terry: Pepsi Scholarships
Madison Wright-Piekarski: Pepsi Scholarships
Vybhav Jetty: US Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award
Addie Payne: US Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award

JAMES JOHNSON TO LEAD BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS

Chillicothe High School welcomes newly hired James Johnson as the Boys/Girls Cross Country Coach.

The Johnson File:

Graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree - Social Studies Comprehensive in 1993.

Coaching experience:
-Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Unioto HIgh School 2005 and 2006.
-Assistant Varsity Track Coach at Unioto High School 2006.
-Assistant Varsity Track Coach at Chillicothe High School 2007.

Teaching experience:
-GED teacher at Ross Correctional Institute May 2005-present
-Social Studies at London Correctional July 1999-May 2005.

AARON KOCH/ RUSS WALKUP HEAD UP BOYS TENNIS PROGRAM

Chillicothe High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Aaron Koch as the new Head Boys Tennis Coach and Russ Walkup as the Assistant Coach.

The Koch File:

- Graduate of Chillicothe High School and Heidelberg College
- 4-Time Most Valuable Player and 2-Time O.A.C. Champion in Singles at Heidelberg
- USPTA Certified Professional P1
- Has successfully completed USTA Level 1, Level 2a, b, c, Sports Science Certification
- Midwest Zonal Head Coach - Florida, Missouri, and Tennessee
- USPTA Fay Tooley Award Winner
- Columbus Competitive Training Center Coach
- 2004 Ohio Pro of the Year
- Head Coach of the Unioto Girls Tennis Team
- Is employed as the Teaching Pro at the Chillicothe Fitness and Racquet Club

The Walkup File:

- Retired as a Teacher and Coach in the Chillicothe City School District with 32 years experience.
- Graduate of Berea College (KY) and Xavier University
- Former Head Tennis Coach at CHS
- OCC Coach of the Year in 1991
- USPTA certified
- Former Tennis Instructor at the Chillicothe Fitness and Racquet Club
- Remains very active in competitive tennis, playing 15 tournaments a year in KY, WV and Ohio

LINDSEY BLESER TO HEAD SOFTBALL PROGRAM

Chillicothe High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Lindsey Bleser as its new Head Softball Coach.

The Bleser File:
Graduated from St. Ursula Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio 1999
- Played Varsity Softball for 4 years
- Selected to play in the Best of Best North vs South Softball game
- Member of the National Honor Society

Graduated from Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky 2003 with a B.A. in Economics. a BA in Business Administration and a Minor in Psychology
- Was on an Athletic and Academic Scholarship
- Played Softball for 4 years

Coaching Experience
- Coached the Ohio Lynx travel fast-pitch softball team, Louisville, Kentucky summers of 2004, 2005, 2006
- Taught individual lessons, summer and fall 2006
- Instructor at the Bellarmine University Softball camp
-Volunteer Coach for the Greater Cincinnati fast-pitch Softball team, fall of 1998

Softball playing experience
- Played for the Diamond Queens summer fast-pitch team, Cincinnati – summer 2001
- Played for the Jake Sweeney summer travel fast-pitch softball team, Cincinnati – summers of 1998, 1999, 2000
- Played for the Diamond and Dreams travel fast-pitch softball team, Cincinnati – summer 1997
- Played for the Cincinnati Vipers travel fast-pitch softball team – summers of 1994, 1995, 1996
- Played for St. James White Oak team, Cincinnati fast-pitch softball team, Cincinnati – summers of 1994 and 1995

Awards and Accomplishments
- Played in Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City
- Played in ASA National and USSSA World Tournaments in Charlotte, North Carolina, Beaverton, Wisconsin, and East Canton, Michigan

2006 Fall Sports Awards
2006 Falls Sports Awards winners.
2006 SEOAL Academic Award winners.

KNIGHTS EARNS ARCHIE GRIFFITH AWARD
Caleb Knights has been awarded the Archie Griffin Award. This award is for the Teams' record and Caleb's outstanding leadership and stats. Congratulations!

CHS earns Sportsmanship Award for 6th straight year
Chillicothe High School has been named a recipient of the OHSAA's Harold A. Meyer Sportsmanship Award for the sixth consecutive year. Click here to read the press release.

BOYS & GIRLS CC CHOOSE WILLIAMS

John Williams has been hired as the new Boys/Girls Cross Country Coach at Chillicothe High School. John was an Assistant Coach for the Track Team last year after being the Assistant Cross Country Coach at Shawnee State University the previous two years, under Head Coach Eric Putnam, a former Chillicothe High School standout. A graduate of Minerva High School, John was an All-Ohio athlete in Cross Country, as well as a 2-time collegiate national qualifier in Cross Country and a collegiate record holder for the 8k and 5k distances.

TWO CHEERLEADING ASSISTANTS ADDED

Susan Cunningham and Devon Mitchell have been hired as assistant Cheerleading Coaches.

HUGHES TO HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL PROGRAM

The Hughes File:
Undergraduate School: Graduated from Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Elementary 1-8. Also attended the University of Connecticut, freshman year.
Post-Graduated School: Earned a Master of Education from Xavier University. Also earned an Educational Administration Certificate K-9 from Xavier University.

Professional Experience: 2000-present Teaches Reading and English at Rock Hill Middle School

Basketball Playing Experience
High School: First Team All-Ohio, A.A.U. All-Ohio MVP, Participated in Nike All-American Game
College: Received a scholarship to play at the University of Connecticut. The team was ranked #1 during the regular season. Participated in the NCAA Final Four, Transferred to Xavier University after her freshman year. Played in the NCAA and NIT tournaments.

Basketball Coaching Experience
Head Coach at Rock Hill High School 2000-02 Overall record: 32-12
Head Coach at Ironton High School 2002-06 Overall record: 80-15
Division III Final Four in 04-05.
#3 State Ranking in 05-06

HALM TAKES HEAD COACHING POSITION

Monica Halm has been named the new Head Girls Volleyball Coach at Chillicothe HS. Halm moves up to fill the top slot after serving as the Junior Varsity Coach from 2002-2005. She served as the Freshman Team Coach during the 2001 season. Halm also coached the Southern Ohio Volleyball Club, 13 & 14 year olds in the spring of 2001. Presently is serving as an Assistant Girls Track Coach during the 2006 season.

The Halm File:
High School: Graduated from Adena High School where she played Volleyball, serving as team captain during her senior year.
College: Undergraduate School: Graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major concentration in Ceramics and a minor concentration in Drawing. Also played Volleyball at Ohio University-Chillicothe during her freshman year.
Graduate School: Will receive a Master of Education degree from the University of Rio Grande in July 2006 (pending) with a concentration in Fine Arts.
Employment: Art Educator at the Chillicothe Elementary Schools from 2003-present.
Family: Married to husband, Adam

Domino’s Pizza Players of the Week
Chillicothe High School and Domino’s Pizza would like to congratulate the Domino’s Pizza Players of the Week for the 2005 Fall Sports. Domino’s has donated eight certificates for each sport, to be presented to the players who were named during the fall season. Click here for a complete list.

2005 CHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Chillicothe High School has been blessed from some great Athletes in its’ history. The best of the best have been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. We congratulate all that have been afforded this honor. The Athletic Department wishes to congratulate the 2005 inductees into the Hall of Fame: Don Barnes (Class of 1931) – Track, Steve Bayless Class of 1987) - Basketball/Track, Gary Hall (Class of 1961) - Basketball/ Baseball, Nikki Harris (Class of 1989) - Basketball/Volleyball, Myron “Corby” Lynch (Class of 1936) - Football/Track. In addition, congratulations to the following individuals for being selected to receive the Award of Merit: George Davis, Shirley Hansel, Dennis Murphy, Bob Seymour, Leo Woods.

Click here for a list of Hall of Fame members who participated in Fall Sports.
Click here for the Class of 2005 Inductees Bios.
Click here for a complete list of CHS Athletic Hall of Fame members.

CHS has been selected as a recipient of the 2003-04 Ohio High School Athletic Association Harold A. Meyer Sportsmanship Award for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity. CHS was one of 97 high schools and middle schools that were selected to receive the award, which is presented to schools that demonstrate they have completed an eight-part program that promotes sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity in their schools and community. This is the fourth consecutive year that Chillicothe High School was received the award.