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Photo-story: "Authorator" David Biedrzycki visits Ada Elementary School

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 26, 2022

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. 

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AHS Class of 2022 awards and scholarships

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, May 21, 2022

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.

VALEDICTORIANS

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List of Ada 2022 graduates from Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on Thursday, May 19, 2022

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.

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Boots and Buckles 4-H meeting report for May 9

Posted by Staff on Thursday, May 19, 2022

By Jadalyn Worthington

Meeting was called to order by President Chloe Anderson. Club said the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H pledge. 

We had a guest speaker, Kenton Mayor Lynn Jones Webb. She talked about leadership  and encouraging us to “step into the ring of fire” and make a positive difference in our community. Thank you Mayor Lynn Webb for coming and speaking to us. 

Next was roll call with answering “What is your last name?” 

Then the minutes from the last meeting were read by secretary Josie Schwemer. Treasurer’s report was then given by treasure Issac Anderson.

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Ada 2022 graduates from Rhodes State College

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The following Ada residents received their Associate degrees from Rhodes State College following spring semester 2022.

Name - Honors - Degree(s)

Amber Jo Brown-  LPN to ADN Transition

Wesley David Colby - with Honors - Marketing

Levi Wiatt England - Manufacturing Engineering Tech

Connor Michael Frazier - Law Enforcement

Courtney Marie Hollar - Human Service

Jacob Dean Okuly - Manufacturing Engineering Tech

Madison Marie Shultz - Human Resource

Khyler Conrad Stoll - with Honors - Manufacturing Engineering Tech

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Three Eagle Scouts pinned from Troop 124

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Three scouts from Boy Scout Troop 124 earned the rank of Eagle Scout at separate Courts of Honor held this past month in Ada.

Kamron Wilkerson is the grandson of Carl and Bonnie Wilkerson. Aaron Spar is the son of Donald and Amy Spar. Dexter Woods III is the son of Dexter and Melanie Caw Woods. Scoutmaster Donald Spar and Assistant Scoutmaster Thomas Lehman presented the Eagle pins to the young men.

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