The Ada High School Band set the tone for commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2023, opening the event with the familiar notes of Fanfare and Processional by Edward Elgar and the Star Spangled Banner.
Gage Hoffer, the President of the Class of 2023, welcomed guests to the event and led a silent moment of reflection. He also quoted former U.S. President George W. Bush, "To those of you who are graduating this afternoon with high honors, awards and distinctions, I say, 'Well done.' And as I like to tell the C students: You too, can be president."
FOSTORIA–Three members of the Ada High School track and field teams competed at the Div. III northwest 10 regional meet Wednesday in Fostoria, with one making it to the event finals Friday, May 26.
Ada junior Jackson Brown qualified for the finals of the 110-meter high hurdles with a fourth-place showing in the 16-man preliminary heats Wednesday.
FOSTORIA--Ada High School sophomore ace Jenna Bassitt was named first team All-Northwest District for Div. IV softball in voting conducted by area coaches for spring 2023. (Photo of Bassitt and McClain.)
Leadoff batter Bassitt led Ada in almost every offensive category this past season. She batted .514 with an on-base pct. of .618, a .757 slugging pct. and 28 stolen bases in 32 attempts.
The Village of Ada community pool, 426 S Park Dr., will be open 12:00-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday for adult lap swim.
In 2023 pool management is using a punch card system: "You can purchase a lap swim punch card for $10, then a manager will mark off one day each time you come in until you fill your 10 swims."
Tassels moved from right to left and BOOM! Ada High School Class of 2023 was transformed into graduates on Sunday, May 28. Stay tuned for additional coverage.
