By Paula Scott
Additional photos follow
On January 7, family, friends, colleages and former Ada Schools student athletes gathered to honor Gregory Grimslid (a.k.a. Griz) as the newest member of the Hall of Honor. With a new plaque adorning the wall of honorees inside the south entrance, the reception gave the community an opportunity to thank Grimslid for his outstanding service.
In turn, the Sidney High School graduate spoke of having gone to 10 schools in his own 12 years of grade school, Grimslid said that one of the reasons he stayed in Ada, after graduating with a law degree from Ohio Northern, was because of the schools.
He also noted, "Every person I worked with, coached with, coached, has been a wonderful experinece. And I appreciate this honor and thank you to the Alumni Association." He thanked those who had traveled from around the state to be there, including members of the 1979 football team.
AHS graduate Kirsten Poling was also recognized as the 2022 alumni scholarship recipient. Poling, who attended with her parents Kyle and Lori Poling, is a Finance major at Ohio State University.
The event was emceed by Britton Devier, an AHS graduate who noted his own gratitude to Grimslid. As the new K-12 assistant principal, Devier has revived Hall of Honor activity and announced that a community reception would be the new format for future events. He encouraged guests to make nominations for the next honoree.
GRIMSLID FAMILY PHOTO
L-R front) Pamela and Gregory Grimslid, Parker and Lydia Grimslid
L-R back) Kayla and Kyle Grimslid, Erik and Natalie Grimslid
