Laurel Oaks FFA prepares for national convention
As Laurel Oaks FFA Chapter is getting ready for the upcoming year, its new members are already up and running getting ready for National Convention coming up. Starting from the left is Kairi Hutchinson for 2023-2024 reporter and sentinel, next is Anna Davis for 2023-2024 equine president and vice-president, next is Kyleigh Berry for 2023-2024 animal science president and vice-president, and last is Nikkiah Smith for 2023-2024 treasurer and reporter.
Antique Power Club awards scholarships
The Antique Power Club of Clinton County recently awarded scholarships to Madison Brausch, a Clinton- Massie High School graduate, studying at the Catholic University of America; Lily Collins, a Blanchester High School graduate, studying at Bowling Green State; and Brian Miller, a Blanchester High School graduate, studying at The Ohio State University.
Head Start Heroes recognized
On May 2, Head Start recognized its “HEROES.” The HERO program matches community members with Head Start children to provide the children with role models who support them through play at the center. This year, 55 of the 85 children had HEROES. The children sang to their HEROES and presented then with certificates of appreciation. The HEROES and children enjoyed snacks together while watching a slide show of their events this year. If you are interested in volunteering for the 23-24 school year, please call Dorothy Campbell at 937-382-8365.
East Clinton Great Oaks FFA competes at National Soils
Four members of the East Clinton Great Oaks FFA chapter traveled to Oklahoma during the first week of May to compete in the National Land and Range Judging Contest.
Auditions for SSCC Theatre Company’s ‘Love Letters’ set for May 25
The Southern State Community College Theatre Company will hold auditions for the summer production of “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney.
Live ‘comfortably uncomfortable’
Tara E. Durbin challenged the Class of 2023 to live “comfortably uncomfortable,” as developing a mindset of growth will keep them moving forward and outside of their comfort zone. “Don’t allow yourself the regret of looking back with a case of ‘I should haves’ or ‘I could haves’ — or even the ‘I wonders.’
Blue Light: Emergency phones top off a year of enhancing WC safety measures
The paramount importance of students’ safety and security prompts Wilmington College to constantly reviews its protocols for providing students with a safe campus environment. WC took another major step forward this spring with the installation of five new “Blue Light” phones at strategic locations throughout the campus.
All 2nd year MS in athletic training students graduating with jobs
The inaugural cohort in Wilmington College’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program is going out with a bang. The students will graduate at WC’s 147th Commencement Saturday and all four already have jobs.
CMHS students clean Clarksville Community Park
On Friday May 5, a group of students from Clinton-Massie High School, as part of their Falcon Forward Day, came to the Clarksville Community Park to clean the playground equipment, weed and mulch and paint planters. This was one of six Falcon Forward Day community service projects. This group of students represented their school in an outstanding way, according to school officials. They worked very hard with a smile on their face knowing that they were helping to bring positive changes to their community.
Southern State celebrates 47th commencement ceremony
Southern State Community College recognized the graduating class of 2023 during its 47th-annual commencement ceremony held Friday, May 5 in the College’s Patriot Center.
