Hancock County’s Cory-Rawson High School took home both the ODOT choice award and people’s choice award in a clean sweep of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1’s annual Paint the Plow contest. The plow’s artwork honors Bluffton Police Department Officer Dominic Francis.
On May 25, The Ada Lions Club honored this year’s scholarship recipients. As recipients were announced, these Ada High School students shared their plans following graduation. The club provided a meal to all scholarship recipients and their families, according Bob Simmons, the club's scholarship chairperson.
This year, the Club awarded seven scholarships for a total of $7250.00. One special scholarship award was given in honor of Joe Allen,who began the mulch project in 2000. Kirsten Poling received this scholarship award.
On May 20, the Ada Schools hosted author-illustrator David Biedrzycki for three high-energy presentations to elementary students. Biedrzycki–who calls himself an “anthorator”--explained how he develops a book, answered student questions, and showed how he uses digital illustration tools.
It's a heady time for Ada High School seniors. They will wrap up their school days on Monday, May 23. Commencement for the Class of 2022 will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29 in the high school gymnasium. And at the Senior Honor Awards ceremony on Monday, May 16, the highest performing students were celebrated with a dinner and the announcement of awards and scholarships.
Lauren Mullins, Kirsten Poling, Lucille Wall, Isaac Williams, Dexter Woods III and Molly Zimmerman earned the honor of Valedictorians, while Selena Gonzalez-Jordan was named Salutatorian.
Bluffton University has announced the following graduates from the greater Ada area including Alger.
Seth Evans of Ada, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in history and sports management from Bluffton University. Evans was the recipient of the Sports Management Distinguished Scholar Award.
Taylor Risner of Ada, Ohio, earned a Master of Arts in Education from Bluffton University.
Allyson Richardson of Alger, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in primary education P-5 from Bluffton University. Richardson graduated as a member of
Pi Delta Society.
