By Monty Siekerman
Ada High School girls soccer team relaxes on the front porch of Chad and Cathy Long’s home on Saturday following practice.
Their first game will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at War Memorial Park. Doug Poling is head coach for the second year. The girls completed a three-day practice camp at ONU last weekend.
Front row, from left: Allison Dotson, Afia Okyere, Hailey Callahan, Timber Blankenship, Hasley Robirds, Bella East, Ella Poling. Back row: Kesewa Akyeampong, Brenna Hissong, McKenzie Long, Kylie Shafer, Alaina Robirds.
By Monty Siekerman
Safety and security are paramount in a school, so three mothers got together to spearhead a project called BOOTS for Bulldogs for the Ada Schools. The school system has instituted several policies and procedures to make the school campus as safe as possible.
The BOOTS for Bulldogs adds another level of safety for each classroom. So far, $11,500 out of a goal of $44,000 has been raised to keep danger out and allow safety in.
Mothers heading up the drive are Kristin Purdy, Hillary Buxton, and Amanda Henson.
Simplicity is The BOOTS strength. It can be put in place on a classroom door at a moment’s notice by anyone of any age.
Story by Monty Siekerman
Photos by Sue Mattson
They are twins and as twins both are Ada High School seniors, they are football players, and now both are also AHS lift-a-thon champions and record holders.
Nathan and Noah Mattson each lifted 450 pounds Friday night at the stadium.
They broke Mason Waugh’s record from last year at 445 pounds. Each year the football team holds a fundraiser to kick off the season.
The players get pledges for each pound they lift or a flat donation.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Pirates invaded the INN, and many mermaids were spied there, too, when the campus hotel hosted a Friday afternoon luncheon for youngsters and their parents.
The kids were dressed as pirates and mermaids for the fun event, which included a treasure chest for each to decorate, nautical-themed food, and gifts.
A professional photographer was on hand to record the memorable occasion.
Friday's noon performance at the courthouse in Kenton concluded the first ever Hardin County Family YMCA Musical Theatre Workshop, which was directed by Cassie Collins.
Six girls, including Mia Musser, Maggie Musser, Briar Davis, Ruby Styer, Maitlyn McLane, and Caitlyn Mabrey, chose their own pieces and costumes.
Through the week long workshop, the kids were introduced to vocal production and improvisation games as well as staging and costume ideas.
