The “5th Quarter” is sponsored by First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, OH. The purpose of the 5th Quarter is to provide a safe place for all Middle and High School age students to have fun and fellowship with friends after the Friday night home football games. The church provides free pizza, pop, music and activities that the students enjoy along with prizes that are given away to those present.
The 5th Quarter begins immediately after the football game and ends at 11:30pm. Each student attending must sign in and check out when departing the event. The church provides volunteers that work the event with security, hospitality and leadership for the various activities.
The Van Wert YMCA provides their facilities for the Middle School students and the Van Wert City Schools provides the use of the Goedde Building for the High School students.
The following individuals and businesses have supported the 5th Quarter through their donations: Statewide Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc.; Bee Gee Realty & Auction; Van Wert Service Club; Cooper Farms Cooked Meats; Rotary Club; First Federal Savings & Loan; Van Wert Manor; Fricker’s; Walmart; Westwood Car Wash; Van Wert Cinemas; Dairy Queen; Subway; Pizza Hut; Van Wert Party Mart (Shell station); Nickos Pizza; Northwest Ohio Screening & Trophy; Klosterman’s Pizza; Sycamore of Van Wert; Collins Fine Foods; El Mexicano Restaurant; Arby’s; Wild Willy’s; Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant; Brookside Convenience Store; Burger King; and Family Video.
The First United Methodist Church appreciates the Van Wert YMCA and Van Wert City Schools for the use of their buildings for the 5th Quarter events.
