Kenston Alumni Association

Thank you to Kenston Schools retirees for your years of dedicated service. 💙

🎉Congratulations, Kenston Retirees! ✈️ This year, Kenston Local Schools celebrated 18 retirees who, combined, have dedicated 423 years of service to Kenston!

From classrooms to cafeterias to hallways and buses, the amazing employees have left an impression on generations of Bombers.

💙 Please join us in congratulating them. Jackie Akins, Deb Blatnik, Bev Buettner, Sue D'Amico, Terry DiMarco, Lorraine Embrescia, Patsy Grecar, Charlotte Gruver, Tani Hanlon, Diane Henry, Susan Koch, Donna Lazanich, Steve Miner, Eric Nelson, Lynn Rhodes, Chad Rosko, Bob Ross, and Gina Wojciechowski. Thank you all for your legacy.

Leave a comment below to wish them well.
Enjoy your retirement!

❤️🤍💙This Memorial Day, we honor the brave Kenston Schools alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will forever remain part of Kenston’s legacy. ⭐

We proudly remember:
🩵 Pat Diehl ’64 – U.S. Army – Vietnam
💙 Jonathan “Jack” Edwards ’73 – U.S. Marine Corps – Persian Gulf
❤️ Leslie V. Hurlebaus ’63 – U.S. Marine Corps – Vietnam
🩵 Dave Lacey ’65 – U.S. Army – Vietnam
💙 Hal Reichle ’82 – U.S. Army – Persian Gulf
❤️ Bob Williams ’64 – U.S. Marine Corps – Vietnam
🩵 Wolfgang “Kyle” Weninger ’10 – U.S. Marine Corps

🙏 Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we remain forever grateful for their commitment to protecting our freedoms.

The Kenston Alumni Association and Kenston Schools continue efforts to recognize alumni and staff members who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 🇺🇸

📬 Community members are encouraged to submit information through the Military Wall of Honor by emailing [email protected].

💙✈️WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI FAMILY, CLASS OF 2026!✈️💙

🎓 The tradition continues to grow! Tonight, we are proud to welcome 196 graduates into our alumni rolls and celebrate 35 Legacy graduate families some spanning 5 generations — nearly 80 family members strong. 💙

Your journeys are just beginning, and we are grateful to recognize each of you and the families who helped shape your Kenston story. We are excited to see where life takes you next and know you will continue to make the Bomber community proud. 🎓

Once a Kenston Bomber, Always a Kenston Bomber 💙✈️💙

Best wishes to the Kenston Schools Class of 2026!

Enjoy a great day of golf, fellowship, prizes, and community support — all while helping continue the legacy of a man who has given so much to others.

Up next for Bomber Football the 5th annual Zinn Gorby Kenston Football Golf Outing

🏫✨ Help Preserve Kenston History! ✨🏫
The Kenston Alumni Association is proud to introduce the Museum & Archives at the Gardiner Center—a place where the stories, traditions, and spirit of Auburn, Bainbridge, and Kenston Schools come to life for generations to come.
🧹 Spring cleaning? Check those closets!
Have old uniforms, yearbooks, photos, programs, or memorabilia? Give them a meaningful new home by donating to the Museum & Archives!
📧 To arrange a drop-off: [email protected] or send a message via Facebook.
💙 Want to get involved?
We’re looking for volunteers who love Kenston history to help organize, preserve, and tell these stories.
🎥 Have skills or interest in video creation? Help us capture the voices and stories that shaped our community and bring Kenston’s history to life in a whole new way!
📣 Have a favorite team, club, or era you don’t want forgotten? Let’s work together to create a display and celebrate it!
Together, we can honor the past and keep the Kenston legacy strong for future Bombers 💛💙

🎶🥁🎶 Share your memories! and the additional music teachers who made an impact for you.

Bombers stay active - the Kenston Schools🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️ track and 🎾 tennis courts are open for the season to Auburn and Bainbridge residents!

Quick links to register: (required annually)
🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️ Track: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbQf5wqbRcUYp1YyjDlZMXypkBICMxwBrgilm3dU3Sx2UC_g/viewform
🎾 Tennis Courts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfutMIl15v5BUmWGwam8shXXDbeHOkqQCQTS9G6OP2nm3w1ag/viewform

The Kenston Local Schools 🎾Tennis Courts and 👟 Track at the ✈️ Bomber Stadium are open for the season for use by Auburn and Bainbridge residents.

📝Residents must register (required annually) to use the tennis courts or to sign up for walking at the track. To do so, please visit the Kenston Community Education (KCE) Website (https://kenstoncommunityed.org/home/forms-documents/).

Reminders:
🕓The tennis courts and track are available from 4 pm to dusk (during the school year) and only when NOT in use by the school, student/sports groups, or KCE teams.
🔐If the stadium is locked, it is intentional as determined by the District.

We kindly ask that you review the responsibilities for use and help us keep our campus clean and safe.

Thank you,

The ✈️ Kenston High School 🥁 Band and 🎤 Choir recently traveled to Walt Disney World, taking the stage in Disney Springs and participating in immersive, hands-on workshops in the Disney studios.

💭 If you were part of a Kenston music trip, you know the impact lasts a lifetime. The long bus rides, early mornings, matching shirts, performances, laughter, and friendships - these are the moments that stay with you long after graduation.

👇 We’d love to hear from you!
Share your favorite Kenston music trip memories in the comments and help us celebrate the experiences that connect generations of Bombers.

Welcome Home Ben ‘21! 💙✈️💙 We are pleased to see you coaching for Kenston Schools.

We are excited to announce Ben Millard ‘21 as a welcomed addition to the Bombers coaching staff! Welcome back Ben!
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💙✈️💙 With Bomber Pride, we congratulate Cross Country/Track Coach Chris Ickes ‘96 on receiving the OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award at the 2026 OATCCC Awards Banquet! 👏🏆

This honor reflects his dedication to integrity, leadership, and always putting student-athletes first. Beyond the wins and accolades, Coach Ickes has built a lasting legacy—mentoring generations of runners who carry forward his lessons in perseverance, character, and sportsmanship long after they leave Kenston.

Chris continues to make the Kenston community proud—on and off the course. Way to go, Chris! 💙✈️ 💙

👏🏆 Congratulations, Coach Ickes! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Kenston Schools is proud to celebrate Chris Ickes, Head Coach of Cross Country and Track & Field, on being awarded the OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award at the 2026 OATCCC Awards Banquet.

This prestigious honor reflects Coach Ickes’ unwavering commitment to integrity, leadership, and putting student-athletes first—both in competition and in life. His impact goes far beyond the finish line, shaping a culture of respect, accountability, and excellence.

Please join us in congratulating Coach Ickes on this well-deserved recognition! ✈️💙