Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Cincinnati Reds’ Exhibit Features 1919 World Series Winners


A well established Cincinnati-based education consultant, John (J.R.) Carlisle is a former principal who serves the needs of public and art schools across Ohio. John R. Carlisle is a lifelong Cincinnati Reds baseball fan who maintains an extensive sports memorabilia collection. 

The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum has featured a number of noteworthy exhibits over the years, from one focused on bobblehead figures to one celebrating the career of Johnny Bench. 

One of the most intriguing eras ever documented in an exhibit centered on Edd Roush and the tainted 1919 World Series. Coming in as a major underdog, the Reds somehow pulled off a victory that was later discovered to have resulted from members of the Chicago White Sox throwing the games for large sums of money. 

Reds team leader Edd Roush always maintained that the better team had earned the championship and the museum exhibit featured footage of the World Series and a lengthy interview Roush gave later in life. It also featured game-used gloves, hats, and the “last-out” ball that decided the series in the Reds’ favor. Memorabilia from the 1919 World Series is extremely valuable today, with one lot of four scored programs purchased at a bookstore for $200 later being sold at auction for nearly $25,000.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

The Early-Season Success of Marshall Quarterback Isaiah Green


Once a principal in Cincinnati, John R. Carlisle has more than two decades of relevant experience in his current role as an education consultant. Former Cincinnati resident John R. (JR) Carlisle earned his undergraduate degree at Marshall University and continues to be a fan of the school's football team.

The Marshall Thundering Herd won its first two games of the 2018 regular season. A major reason for the wins was the play of redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Green. 

The native of Fairburn, Georgia, Green was officially named the team's starter only one hour before its opening game of the season, but he impressed in his debut by completing 24 of 37 passes for 272 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his team’s 35-28 win over Miami University of Ohio. In the team's second game of the season, Green added three touchdowns and threw for 278 yards. 

A 6-foot-2, 205-pound graduate of Langston Hughes High School, Green was a three-star recruit who compiled 6,894 passing yards and 667 rushing yards through four seasons of varsity football. He was sought by Arkansas State, East Tennessee State, Appalachian State, and Gardner-Webb but decided to commit to Marshall.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Marshall Thundering Herd Football Team Poised for Success in 2018


John R. "JR" Carlisle is the owner of an education consulting firm who has prior experience in a variety of positions, including as a school principal in Cincinnati. Beyond his work as a consultant, John R. Carlisle is a passionate fan of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team.

After registering eight wins during the 2017 season, including a 31-28 victory in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl, the Marshall Thundering Herd are hoping for continued success in 2018. While the team will have new offensive and defensive coordinators, it will also have a lot of familiar faces on its roster, as 18 starters have returned from the 2017 team. Wide receivers Tyre Brady and Marcel Williams are expected to contribute significantly to the team's offense this season, as are running backs Keion Davis and Tyler King, both of whom rushed for more than 800 yards last season. 

Returning players on defense include linebacker Chase Hancock, who led the team in tackles last year, as well as defensive tackle Ryan Bee and safeties Nazeeh Johnson and Malik Grant. Chase Litton won't be returning as the team's quarterback after signing with the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL, but Marshall recruited highly-touted graduate transfer Alex Thomson to compete for the starting job alongside Isaiah Green and Garet Morrell.

Monday, August 27, 2018

Scholarships Offered Through Drum Corps International





With years of experience in education as a principal and teacher in Cincinnati and across Ohio, consultant John (JR) Carlisle founded Carlisle Educational Services in 2008. Throughout his career, John R. Carlisle has served as an adjudicator for groups such as Drum Corps International.

A leading organization for student performers and musicians, Drum Corps International has provided competitions for youth across the nation since 1971. The organization also encourages students by providing scholarships for those in the World or Open Class corps, including the following:

The Friends of DCI Scholarship, which supplies $2,000 to two high school seniors or college students.

The Double Beat Percussion Scholarship, which provides $2,500 to a percussionist.

The Drums Along the Mohawk Tour Award, which offers $1,000 to a student residing in New York State.

The Jim Ott Scholarship, which consists of $3,000 for a student graduating from high school, or a college music major.

For additional details about applying for these scholarships, or to learn more about Drum Corps International, visit dci.org/static/scholarships.