By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - The Ada tennis team competed exceptionally well at the Div. II UNOH sectionals in Lima Thursday and Saturday, with three Bulldogs making it to district play in singles by finishing in the final four.
Ada dominated the singles flight as the Bulldog trio comprised three of the four semifinalists. The threesome went 12-1 against non-Ada teammates as the program qualified three players to district singles for the first time ever in a single event.
As the top singles seed in the 33-player field, Bulldog senior Cade Mullins got a first round bye and then whipped Rylee Messenger of Kenton 6-0, 6-0 Thursday.
The Ohio Northern University Department of Athletics announced that it has entered into a five-year partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS.
The agreement, which will commence on July 1, 2019, is part of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club and staff apparel and equipment to all NCAA Division I, Division II and Division II schools as well as NJCAA and NAIA schools.
The agreement includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing, branding and promotional opportunities.
The 2019 Ada High School alumni banquet is Saturday, June 1, in the school cafeteria, according to Taylor Osburn, alumni association president.
The schedule of events follows:
• 4:30 p.m. - Registration/reception
• 5:30 p.m. - Dinner catered by The Plaza Inn of Mt. Victory
• 6:30 p.m. - Alumni program
During the program, Donald Spar, Class of 1977, will be inducted into the Hall of Honors. The Alumni Scholarship Award will also be presented to Raina England, 2019 graduating Ada Senior.
What a great way to launch Mothers Day weekend. Ada second graders know how to win mom's heart. Here's some photos from Friday's second grade mothers tea. Students introduced their mothers, told why their moms are so special and also presented some readings. Above, Reid Preston reads to his mom, Nikki Preston. More photos are in this series.
The popular Ada High School Spring Fever Follies will be held Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.
This year’s Follies, titled "Kings and Queens," features music from the past to the present day by the legends of music.
Musical styles range from pop and rock to musical theatre with students performing solos and large ensemble numbers.
Graduating senior choir members will be recognized during the program. For the fifth year Ada Junior Varsity Singers will be a part of the Spring Fever Follies.
Forty Junior Varsity Singers members in grades 1-7 will perform three choreographed numbers.
Carolyn K. Boutwell, 76, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 5:42 a.m. at her residence in Lima. She was born on Dec. 1, 1942 in Ada, Ohio, to Melvin Jackson “Jack” and Cora Belle (Goddard) Boutwell who preceded her in death.
Carolyn worked for the Wilson Football Factory for 42 years and retired from there in 2006. She was a graduate of Ada High School. So many family and friends have wonderful memories of Carolyn as: a softball coach and player, a choir leader, church member, the number one Ohio State fan, and a great prankster with a fun sense of humor. She was so loved and will be greatly missed.
