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Bluffton 6th grade quiz bowl team wins 34th annual Academic Challenge

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 8:14am

CORRECTION: Jack Eiden was misidentified as Ben in the original version of this article.

The Bluffton 5th and 6th grade quiz bowl teams participated in the 34th annual Academic Challenge at Shawnee Middle School on February 6, competing with teams from Allen East, Bath, Elida, Liberty, St. Charles, St. John’s, Shawnee, South, Spencerville and Wapakoneta.

The 6th grade team, coached by Robin Ault, won first place over Shawnee by only 10 points. Both teams had the same 8-2 record.

6th grade players are:

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Don't press your luck this St. Patrick's Day

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 7:16am

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

COLUMBUS–As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations take place this week throughout the state, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and local law enforcement will work together to remove impaired drivers from the roadways. The effort is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign.  

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Clara Matthews named university Ambassador

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 7:07am

Bluffton University has named the students who will serve as President’s Ambassadors during the 2023-24 academic year. Selected students assist in recruiting prospective students, welcoming and greeting campus guests, and engaging alumni and donors. 

President’s Ambassadors receive extensive training in networking, professional development, etiquette, conversational skills and interviewing. They also are partnered with a faculty/staff mentor and connect with President Jane Wood on a regular basis. 

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Charlie Brown musical at Cory-Rawson Schools

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 7:05am

Cory-Rawson Vocal Music will present "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium, 3930 County Road 26.

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Apollo GED Aspire orientation March 21

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 7:01am

Orientation for Apollo Career Center's Aspire program will be held on March 21. This is a free program for anyone 16 and over wanting to earn their High School Diploma or GED.

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A lost but hallowed Pirate trophy

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 5:30am

By Bill Herr
Bluffton Icon columnist

What is the most treasured trophy ever won by a Bluffton Pirate team in sports or academics? I recently looked in the sports trophy case by the gymnasium and the academics trophy case by the old gym. Here are some candidates in sports: 1929 State Runner-up Boys Basketball, 1981 State Champions Boys Wrestling, 1991 State Runner-up Boys Football 1997 StateRunner-up Girls Track & Field, 2000 StateRunner-up Girls Basketball, 2008 State Champion Boys Track & Field, 2019 State Runner- up Boys Soccer.

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