Tag: honor

Freedom Celebrated at North Scipio

In recent issues of the West Bend News, it was reported that there is a new monument to the fallen heroes and the veterans of the United States of America Military. On Sunday, July 2, a ceremony took place honoring those serving the country. “For God and Country” started the ceremony with the prayer by…

Update on Honor Flight Fundraiser

Paulding Putnam Electric Employees, along with the help of our members, local businesses, and community leaders have raised close to $30,000 so far to go toward the Honor Flight organization. The goal is to raise $70,000 to sponsor an entire Honor Flight out of the Northeast Indiana Chapter, which serves Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana.…

EACS BOARD HONOR ACADEMIC ALL-STATE STUDENT ATHLETES

At the recent East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees meeting, the board along with Dr. Ken Folks recognized the fall sport academic All-State student athletes. The student athletes are: New Haven High School: Volleyball: Hadley Decker; Soccer: Austin Blanton, Pedro Castaneda, Devin Dubbelde,  Natalie Close; Heritage Jr. Sr. High: Soccer: Renee Hare, Veronica…

Honor Flight: a Profound Gesture for Veterans

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck  On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, the nation celebrated Veterans Day in honor of more than 19 million veterans. As each year passes, this number continues to dwindle. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2014, just less than 1 million World War II veterans, 1.6 million Korean War veterans,…

Antwerp National Honor Society Inducts New Students

On Sunday, October 11, the Antwerp High School National Honor Society inducted 13 new members. The four basic requirements for membership are scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Pictured here from left to right: Hanna Richey, Erica Meyer, Jaime Ryan, Hannah Schneider, Jarrison Steiner, Evan Hilton, Matthew Dooley, Joshua Ehlinger, Carley DeLong, Emilee Phillips, Emma Butzin,…

Woodlan High School NHS Shows Christmas Spirit!

Over the last week, Woodlan High School students banded together to help a needy family from the community. Starting on Decmber 9th, fourth period classes competed to see who could raise the most money as part of the National Honor Society’s annual Christmas family drive. Altogether, Woodlan students raised over $1,000! Members of the NHS…