As a first-year teacher, Wilson still had many of the techniques she’d learned at ONU fresh in her mind, such as different kinds of technology she could use to make learning more interactive
FROM THE ONU WEBSITE – March 12 was like any other school day at Benjamin Logan Elementary School for fourth-grade teacher Emily Wilson, a 2019 Ohio Northern University graduate, but by the end of the day, she had spent her last “normal” day with her students for, possibly, the rest of the school year.
That was the day Governor Mike DeWine, mandated that Ohio’s K-12 schools would close for three weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the shutdown has been extended until May 1, and the future remains uncertain. The abrupt disruption sent teachers across the state scrambling to find ways to keep their students engaged and learning from afar.
We can't seem to let go of those Ada teachers and staff member who continue to post messages on the Ada Bulldogs Facebook to students. This one not only encourages you to "make art," (wonder who that could be?) but also says "missing you," and of course, Mr. Lee's message is backward. Put it up to a mirror to read the message.
The University Club II has awarded its 2020 scholarship to Alexis Elliott, a junior attending Ohio State University in Columbus.
Elliott is an Aagricultural communication major and plans to obtain a job in an agricultural company..
In her application she stated, “I hope to use my knowledge of food and agriculture to inspire others to eat healthier starting with the local restaurants in my community.”
While attending college, she has been the fundraising committee chair of the student run organization, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), and she works at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory and New Leaf Garden Center.
Troy E. “Gene” Gibson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 8:30 PM at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Feb. 12, 1933, in Hardin County, Ohio to Starlin and Elizabeth (Rice) Gibson who preceded him in death. On Nov. 21, 1956 he married Frances Maree (Searfoss) Gibson and she preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 2013.
Gene retired from West Ohio Gas. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381. Gene was an avid card player.
The Icon invites former residents to send greetings to Ada. Our first contributor is Matthew Scott, 1993 Ada High School grad, living in Seattle, Washington.
My message is to the seniors of Ada High School.
All of us who went to Ada HS can sympathize with what you guys are going through. Spring sports were cancelled, so those of you who were in track, baseball, soccer, etc... won't get to play your final season :(
Prom, graduation, and more have been cancelled, and you probably feel like you have been cheated out of one of the best times of your lives, which is natural.
