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By Paula Pyzik Scott

In a departure from Bluffton Lions tradition, over 100 individuals were honored as 2024 Citizens of the Year at an April 15 celebration. Volunteers who support the three Et Cetera Inc. shops–the Et Cetera Thrift Shop, Book ReViews and Bluffton Ten Thousand Villages–were recognized for their impact on Bluffton’s downtown commercial district.

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On March 2 the Bluffton Boys and Girls 4-H Club elected the following officers:

President  Claire Snyder

Vice President  Wyatt Moser

Secretary  Audra Snyder

Treasurer  Landin Bible 

Activity  Everyone

Health  Nadia  Gierhart

Safety Lea Short

Send club news to [email protected]. 

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UPDATED APRIL 17 Health Action Council awards funds in Healthy Kids Spring Step It Up Challenge

Team “Battling for Bikes” from Bluffton Elementary School earned first place in the Spring Step It Up Challenge.

Team members Jaime Combs, Heidi Steiner and Ryan Dunlap won $1,500 for their school and averaged 822,945 steps. 

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The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club met and elected officers on Monday, March 24. The results are as follows: 

PRESIDENT: Payton Camper 

VICE PRESIDENT: Katherine Gratz 

SECRETARY: Alivia Montgomery 

TRESURER: Laney Kiene  

NEWS REPORTER: Lydia Gratz 

HEALTH OFFICER: Rebecca Matthewson  

SAFETY OFFICER: Lyla Heinze 

RECREATION: Ellery Byers and Savannah Werling 

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Provided by Bluffton High School

Bluffton High School is proud to honor Asa Clingerman as the Student of the Month for March 2025. Asa is a dedicated senior with an impressive 3.946 GPA. He is the son of Gail Clingerman of Bluffton. 

Asa has consistently demonstrated a commitment to his studies and extracurricular activities. His hard work and dedication have seen him garner a series of accolades, including being recognized as a National Merit Finalist and receiving academic awards in Geometry, College Algebra, Trigonometry, American Government, and Psychology. His impressive achievements have led him to become a member of the National Honor Society, where he exemplifies the values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

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Cory-Rawson High School has issued the following Honor Roll for the 3rd nine weeks of the 2024-2025 school year. It includes grades 7-12.

All A Honor Roll

Seventh Grade:  Dale Jamison, Dahlia Kintner, Lilly Reese, Sarah Robinette, Bryn Thines

Eighth Grade: Willow Haley, Addison Inbody, Madalyn Oman, Noah Phillips, Connor Reese, Rory Walters

Freshmen: Caitlynn Beach, Grace Cade, Cara Garver, Mya Gregorowicz, Cordelia Ireland, Carrie Ludwig, Hannah Reese, Violet Simon, Elizabeth Snavley, Colin Sons, Hayden Walters, Cori Welch

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