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ONU garners 3 Players of the Week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, April 4, 2017

ADA — Junior Jordan Bostater (Bryan) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Baseball Hitter of the Week for the week of Mar. 26-Apr. 1.

The junior earned the honor for the first time in his career.

Bostater led Northern to a solid week as ONU went 3-1 on the week.

ADA — Senior Kelsey Commager (Maumee) has been named the Field Athlete of the Week for the week of Mar. 26-Apr. 1 for her efforts at the Centre (Ky.) Invitational.

Commager earned the honor for the first time this season.

The senior won both the long jump and triple jump at the Centre (Ky.) Invitational to lead ONU to a first place finish at the meet.

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Which ONU building burned in 1913?

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, April 4, 2017

By Paul Logsdon, University Archivist

In November 1913 Hill Building was reduced to a smoking shell. The old Normal School building (bottom left) had just been demolished to make way for Lehr Memorial. This picture shows the still smoking ruins of Hill, a horse-drawn wagon for removing rubble, and a dog.

 

 

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Book it to the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 3, 2017

As the old saying goes: "Spend a little, get a lot" book sale now in progress at the Ada Public Library.

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Ada's April awareness = Autism

Ada schools turn blue in April for autism awareness
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 3, 2017

Autism - a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior.

April is World Autism Month, and Ada schools Light It Up Blue in recognition.

From the Ada Bulldog Facebook - Ada's elementary students spent the week bringing autism awareness and acceptance to students, faculty and staff, through decorating rooms and holding a spirit week.

Meghan Harmon, second grade teacher, and Sherry Miller, speech therapist, who have  promoted autism awareness in Ada school district coordinated the efforts.

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The floor shook!

Because the ONU Gospel Ensemble doesn't stand still
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 3, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The floor shook!

The 30th annual ONU Gospel Ensemble got off to a rousing start in McIntosh Center ballroom on Sunday afternoon when Danielle Gardner led family members in several foot stomping, hand clapping songs of praise. And, she gave a sermonette.

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

She is a cousin of Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw, the organizer and director of the ONU choir for the past 30 years. Danielle, Adriane, and several other family members sang praises to God before a standing room only crowd, and the audience joined in.

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Last day of school moved

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, April 3, 2017

Due to the number of closings this school year, the last day of school for grades K-11 has been moved to May 30. This will also be a 2-hour early dismissal. There is no school on May 29 for Memorial Day.

Should there be any additional closings, we will add additional days of school after May 30 until all necessary days are completed.

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