Here's a screen shot of some of the presenters at the Ada HS departmental awards banquet. Some are teachers giving departmental awards, others are community members representing groups awarding scholarships. Top from left, Mrs. Salyer, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Garber, and Mr. Klinger. Bottom from left, Ms. Yoakam, Mrs. Poling, Mrs. Allison, Mrs. Pryor. Ms. Yoakam giving yearbook award, Mrs. Poling handing out academic letters and pins, Mrs. Allison announcing Academic Booster scholarships, and Mrs. Pryor announcing Alumni Association scholarships. (Photo from Chanda Smith)
Dr. Carl W. Hoagstrom, 79, died Monday May 18, 2020 at his home in Bluffton. He was born in Holdrege, Nebraska, on Aug. 24, 1940, to the late Elmer and Leona (Shaffer) Hoagstrom. On June 5, 1965, he married Maureen (Goertzen) Hoagstrom and she survives in Bluffton.
He graduated from Kearney State College summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in physics and biochemistry. He received his master’s degree from Purdue University in biology and his PhD from Arizona State University in zoology. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was a biology professor at Ohio Northern University from 1975 to 2005 when he retired.
In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Daniel Nash is today's senior in the spotlight.
