Above) Ted Griffith, foundation member, and Allie Stockert, first place winner. Below article) Aubrey Pope, Allison Stockert and Avery Conner. 

By Kristin Salyer and Sarah Davis
Ada International Travel Group

In June 2025 over 60 Ada students and parents will travel to Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary on an educational trip. Three of the student travelers were awarded the Madame Traster Memorial Scholarship to help with expenses. Those students are Allison Stockert, Avery Conner and Aubrey Pope. 

Mrs. Patricia Traster taught French at Ada High School for 28 years before retiring in 2007. One of her legacies was leading trips to France and eventually to other parts of Europe with her students and their families. 

After passing in 2015, her family established a scholarship to assist Ada students who desired to travel internationally. Former student and current Ada High School teacher Kristin Salyer began leading trips to Europe in 2016 after being inspired by Mrs. Traster. 

Together. Salyer and Spanish teacher Sarah Davis co-lead Europe trips together to continue this opportunity of international travel for their students. 

Since 2016, nearly 150 people from Ada have traveled with Salyer due to the inspiration of Madame Traster. 

This is not an Ada Schools affiliated program. The Ada High School Foundation assists with this scholarship and many others. Interested in supporting the program? Send donations to

Ada High School Foundation
c/o Linda Fleming 
23879 State Route 235
Ada, OH 45810

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