Welcome everyone around the globe to: THE Strongsville Mustang P.R.I.D.E. (Positive* Remarkable* Incredible* Distinguished* Excellence=Strongsville, Ohio) 2015 Holiday Edition! This holiday season, we would like to again thank all of you Strongsville alumnus, family, friends and community members, who continue to send us all of your outstanding accomplishments from all across the country! **************************************************************************************************************************************************************** ************ We are PROUD of Strongsville alumnus, Dr. Michael Border D.D.S. Attended: Strongsville High School, Strongsville Ohio, Member of, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Olympiad, Trombonist-Strongsville Band Program. Attended: The University of Mount Union, Biochemistry and Pre Med. Research internship New York University-NYU College of Dentistry Oral Pathology and Radiology. Currently: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville,Tennessee! Michael is the son of proud Strongsville residents, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Border- Director of Athletic Bands at Case Western Reserve University and currently, Baldwin Wallace University. ********************************************************************* ******************************* CONGRATULATIONS! Strongsville Voted A most BEAUTIFUL Holiday decor- "must see" community in Ohio! Congratulations and thank you Strongsville City for all of your hard work year after year! ***************************************************************************************************************************** Strongsville is proud of alumnus, West Point Military Academy Commander Geoff Phillips Attended: Strongsville High School, Strongsville, Ohio. Activities and Societies: Strongsville, Football ( All conference, 2004) Ice Hockey, Track, Orchestra, Band, Jazz Band. Attended: United States Military Academy at West Point Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. Experience: Executive Officer, Blackhawk, Air Assault Platoon Leader, Deputy Task Force Operations Officer (responsible for the planning, resourcing and execution of combat missions and training for a multi-faceted aviation task force in the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade) Currently: Commander Aviation, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Strongsville is PROUD of you Geoff! ************************************************************************* **** We are PROUD of Strongsville alumnus, Sarah Schupp Attended: Strongsville High School, Strongsville Ohio, graduating in 2004. Member of: The National Honor Society, Officer and Member of The 298 Strongsville Marching Band/Wind Ensemble, performed in a secondinvitation to the annual New Year's Day, six mile, Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, California. Attended: Elon University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies. Attended: University of North Carolina, Masters in Administration. Currently: Administrator in the Economics Department at the esteemed Ivy League Cornell University. Congratulations Sarah, Strongsville is PROUD of you! ************************************************************************************************************ We are PROUD of Strongsville's Chandler Estates, for again being featured on FOX 8 News, showcasing their beautiful annual holiday "festival of lights" display! ***************************************************************************************** ******* Congratulations to Strongsville's own Paul Sidoti guitarist for Taylor Swift's "1989 World Tour" THE FINALE PERFORMANCE (pictured below) from Melbourne, Australia Sat. December 12, 2015! From all across the US, New York City to L.A....Holland, Germany, London,Scotland, Ireland,Canada,...to Shanghai China, Tokyo Japan, Singapore and finally, Melbourne Australia..... Strongsville, Ohio is VERY PROUD of you Paul! ***************************************************************************************** ****** We are PROUD of this weeks NEW release of Star Wars "the force awakens" December 18, 2015. We are ESPECIALLY proud of the movie's famous composer, John Williams, who holds Strongsville Ohio, as a special place! *In 2009 Mr. John Williams was officially deemed an "honorary Strongsville Mustang", concluding a special halftime performance celebrating his Star Wars music and featuring professional Star Wars characters. Below: Strongsville alumnus, musician- David Harbart with golf, friend and composer- THE John Williams. Strongsville is SO PROUD of your accomplishments Mr. Williams, we thank you for all of your amazing musical compositions, your genuine kindness and look forward to hearing your newest musical creations this week , in the Premiere of Star Wars The Force Awakens. STRONGSVILLE is SO VERY PROUD that you are also a MUSTANG! ***************************************************************************************************************************** * *************** Strongsville is PROUD of alumnus Dr. Gregory Ebersole, M.D. Gregory Ebersole, MD, MS Hometown: Strongsville, Ohio. Graduated with honors from Strongsville High School. Activities and Societies; National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Band, Tournament Of Roses Parade, NHS Tutor,Science Club. Undergraduate: Ohio State University Bachelors Degree - Materials Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude with Honors Engineering. Masters Degree 1- Materials Science and Engineering Masters Degree 2-Biomedical Engineering Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine-Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Experience: Washington University School of Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bioengineering and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Congratulations on your hard work and accomplishments Dr. Gregory, Strongsville is PROUD of you! ************************************************************************* ************ Until the next edition, HAPPY Holidays everyone! With GREAT Mustang P.R.I.D.E. A Distinguished Community partnered with Distinguished Education=Strongsville, Ohio!