The 2022 Memorial Day ceremony at Ada's Woodlawn cemetery honored U.S. military personnel who have died while serving the United States. The program (attached) was co-sponsored by VFW Post 9381 and American Legion Post 185.
Photograph of Captain Richard Louis Basinger courtesy of The Virtual Wall.
By Bill Herr, Icon columnist
Courage is defined in Webster's Dictionary as mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. The most courageous person I ever knew was my friend, Dick Basinger. His father was my Vocational Agriculture teacher at Bluffton High School, Mr. Lorain Basinger.
A vivid pool of amethyst robes glowed amid the gathering of family and friends who came to celebrate the Ada High School class of 2022 at commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 29. The warm afternoon had graduates and their guests fanning their faces, while speeches and the presentation of diplomas brought some tears and some laughs.
Sixty-seven seniors became graduates, certified by principal Dan Lee and presented with their diplomas by Board of Education president Amy Mullins. A moment of silence was held in loving memory of Garrett Rettig, a classmate who died on December 22, 2021, and his diploma was awarded posthumously.
This week we sent Bluffton readers our Jane Helser story and offer in return this Bluffton Icon article about Mike Rhonemus, who recently went to great lengths riding area roads and trails. Note: The July 16 Ride to Remember passes through and has a rest area in Ada.
On May 20, Ada High School presented the Spring Fever Follies talent show with a program titled Together We Got This. (Program attached HERE.)
MC Jillian Allison introduced the performers and broke the ice by roaming the audience and grilling select individuals on "What is your favorite thing?" about her, Jillian, and providing a response in return.
