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Winter Guard teams: Fifth consecutive high school state title; second consecutive junior high state title

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Under the direction of Amy Webb and Jonathan Lischak, Ada's Junior High Winter Guard, High School Rifle Line and High School Winter Guard teams all had great performances  March 29 at the Ohio Indoor Performance Association (OIPA)'s State Color Guard and Percussion Championships in Wapakoneta.

JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL TEAM PHOTOS BELOW.

Approximately 70 winter guard and percussion groups from around Ohio competed in the event. The Junior High and High School Winter Guard teams won top honors as state champions in their respective classes.

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Look who is on the Ada school honor roll

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, April 1, 2014

The third quarter Ada honor roll of the 2013-14 school year was released this week.

Here is the list of students on the honor roll:

ALL "A" HONOR ROLL

12TH GRADE: Sa'ed Al-Olimat, Jessica Hill, Cory Kellum, Annabel Pinkney.

11TH GRADE:  Alexis Amburgey, Allison Howard, Caralee Stover, Victoria Wyss.

10TH GRADE: Benjamin Bowers, Alexandra Boyadzhiev, Rylan Hissong, Megan Simon, Katelyn Stuart, Kylelyn Stuart, Casey Swick, Blake Willeke.

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15 minutes with Bailey: Tell us all about your first year in college

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 28, 2014

15 minutes with Bailey Bowers

When did you graduate from Ada High School?
May 2013.

Where are you this year?
I’m a freshman at the College of Wooster. I currently plan on majoring in chemistry. After undergraduate studies, I'd like to pursue a PhD in chemistry or go to optometry school.

What courses are you taking this semester?
I am taking General Chemistry, Introductory Biology, Calculus II, and an English class called “Animals in Literature.”

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Alexis Amburgey has her sights on medical school

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Alexis Amburgey, Ada High School junior

What classes are you taking this semester?
College Prep English II, AP U.S. History, French III, Pre-Cal/Trig, Advanced Chemistry, Government and Anatomy/Physiology.

How about your sports activities?
I play basketball, volleyball and softball. Basketball is my favorite. I play point. My best game this year was the first game against Cory-Rawson. I scored 22 points and had a good game overall. In volleyball I’m a hitter and in softball I’m a pitcher.

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Lynne Scott: “All of my stories are one long conversation about freedom"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 24, 2014

“Chronia Polla” and Lynne E. Scott’s other books are all available on amazon.com and at the Artists Boutique on Main in Ada. A book signing event will be held on Friday, March 28, from 6-7:30 p.m.

By Darlene Bowers

On any given day Lynne Scott is probably tugging her mud boots on and heading for her Good Shepherd Boarding Kennel or donning her galaxy skull leggings to lead a Zumba class as a licensed instructor.

Lynne’s days are filled with Zumba and Zumba Gold classes, meeting clients, scheduling kennel appointments and, oh, Lynne Scott is also an author.

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15 minutes with...Craig Hoffman; it took us a while, but we found him in Japan

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 24, 2014

15 minutes with Craig Hoffman

Craig, when did you graduate from Ada High School?
I graduated from Ada in 1994.

What activities were you in while in high school?
I was fortunate to participate in many different activities. I enjoyed band, choir, cross country, track, Varsity Singers Stage Band, Quiz Bowl, and the like. I was an active student in school.

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