Melinda (Murphy) Gallman inducted in the Apollo Career Center Hall of Fame
Melinda (Murphy) Gallman will be one of two women inducted in the Apollo Career Center Hall of Fame. A graduate of Ada High School and Apollo, she is currently the director of finance for the PPG Coating Services Metokote Corp. The ceremony will take place Thursday evening in the Apollo Commons during a meeting of all area boards.
Mercedes (Hatcher) Brookman is the other recipient. A graduate of Elida High School, she is currently Is working in the child development division in the Department of Defense and is pursuing her Occupational Therapy Doctorate, with a goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist.
This is Career Tech Education Month which Apollo recognizes by celebrating its programs, the success of graduates and current students, as well as the partnerships that Apollo appreciates and relies upon to ensure continued success and relevance in its programming, workforce development, and student employment opportunities.
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Vancrest of Ada hosts Craft Show on Aug. 22
- Aug. 22 supply drive for Ada Schools and Ada Food Pantry are part of ACE Day
- Traffic safety poll results: Biggest concern is failure to stop at SR 81 and County Line
- Ada boys golf 2nd at BVC meet; Rister 5th, Shook 10th
- New concession stand celebrated at War Memorial Park