People

BHS seniors honored at music awards ceremony

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2011 - 4:37am

Bluffton High School seniors were recognized on Tuesday, May 24, at the school music awards ceremony. The following awards were presented:

Nelson M. Hauenstein Award
KATLYN BATES

Marching Band Award
DAVID HOOLEY
JACKSON BUSH
REBEKAH SNEARY

Director's Award for Band
DANIELLE RHONEMUS
BRITTANY SCHROEDER

Director's Award for Choir
DAVID YODER
DANIELLE RHONEMUS

Section:

People

Read more about BHS seniors honored at music awards ceremony

Bluffton first graders become published authors

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2011 - 5:43pm

First graders at Bluffton Elementary School became published authors this month when they wrote and illustrated their very own books.

First grade teachers, Annie Gill, Ryan Dunlap, Amber Huffman and Teri Steinmetz partnered with StudentPublishing.com to give each student a free paperback copy of their own story.

The students have been working since November on stories for their books. An author party was held May 23 so that students could celebrate their first books

Section:

People

Read more about Bluffton first graders become published authors

Matt Newcomer first male recipient of Fleming Scholarship

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2011 - 5:33pm

McComb High School senior, Matthew Newcomer, is the 2011 recipient of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Newcomer will attend Bowling Green State University in the fall where he will work toward a B.S. in Nursing.

Newcomer is the valedictorian of his class and is actively involved in school, church and community events.

One of his teachers said, "It is evident that Matt is committed to helping people in his community. It is simply a staple part of his character." !

Section:

People