Eastern Michigan University Director of Athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg has announced the hiring of Blufton native Greg Steiner to the post of Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations effective Monday, Oct. 22.
An assistant director in the Athletic Media Relations office for the previous seven years and 12-year member of the staff, Steiner takes over for Jim Streeter, who retired after serving the Media Relations Department for the past 39 years.
Anna Crisp reigned as the 2012 Bluffton High School homecoming queen. Matthew Deter was named king. Although rain dampened much of Friday, forcing the tops down on the court convertibles during the parade, the spirit of the event was festive.
Here are some pre-parade photos.
Click here to view information, photos of all members of the court, plus videos.
Noah Stratton, Bluffton High School junior, is the September student of the month at BHS. He is the son of Dave and Julie Stratton, 554 S. Main St., Blufffton, and carries a 4.0 grade point average.
He is a member of Latin Club, Show Choir, Leadership Team and Drama Team for his church, Campus Life, National Honor Society and Renaissance Committee. He participates in football, basketball and track. He has competed in the state track meet as a freshman and sophomore.
NOTE: FRIDAY HOMECOMING PARADE DETAILS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.
Bluffton schools tossed out the dress code this week as Spirit Week takes center stage leading to this week's BHS homecoming. Wednesday was dress in farmer attire at the middle school. Here's an example of six eighth graders in costume.
Back from left, Kyle Kirkendahl and Dakota Paxton. Front, bottom, Levi Smith. Center from left, Bryce Metzger, Haley Baker and James Mortimer.
Here's the official Spirit Week daily dress code at Bluffton High School:
Hilty Home, a retirement community and child care center in Pandora, officially became an affiliate member of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) in Bluffton today, Oct. 15.
Previously owned by the Missionary Church East Central District, Hilty Home has provided excellent nursing care services to older adults since 1979.
