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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Fifty new alumni of Ada High School were created on Sunday, May 25 in ceremonies at the Ada High School gymnasium. Traditions were honored by the wearing of periwinkle caps and gowns, music including Fanfare and Processional by Edward Elgar and the presentation of diplomas to each student.
On May 27, the Ada Schools announced the following honor roll for the Elementary, Junior High and High School for the 4th quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
Honor Roll is a designation for grades 4-12 and indicates which students received all A's and all A's and B's. Dean's List is a designation for grades 7-12. The criteria for Dean's List is a GPA of at least 3.2.
MAY 23 MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Rotary President-Elect Denise D'Arca presents $1,000 scholarship awards to Ada High School seniors Aubrey Pope (left) and Karley Wagner (right) at a recent meeting.
Pope will attend Ohio University, majoring in applied nutrition and anthropology, and hopes to become a certified dietician/nutritionist.
Wagner is headed for Bowling Green State University, where she will begin her journey toward becoming a physician's assistant.
Paul and Nancy Oestreich of Ada, Ohio, will celebrate 65 years of marriage on June 11, 2025.
Paul worked in the agricultural business where he managed grain elevators in LeMoyne Ohio, Ada Ohio, Wapakoneta Ohio, New Carlisle Ohio and Niles Michigan over his 45 year career. He spent the last 10 years or so direct marketing of grain for farmers working for Limaco in Urbana Ohio.
MAY 16 MEDIA RELEASE__Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Student Leaders United class on graduation! This talented group of high school Sophomores from across the county was recognized at their graduation program on May 14, 2025. The event was held at Mid-Ohio Energy and sponsored by Quest and Midwest BBQ. School leadership, program volunteers and family members attended.
Ada program graduates are Chloe Hunsicker, Taliana Parker, Blake Zoladz and Jacob Rush
MAY 1 MEDIA RELEASE, KENTON__The 2024-2025 Student Leaders United class will graduate on May 14 at Mid-Ohio Energy. This talented group of high school sophomores from across the county will be recognized for participating in this program. The event, sponsored by Quest FCU and Midwest BBQ, will include school leadership, program volunteers, and family members.
