Bluffton High School's 39th annual academic awards program was May 15. The following is a list of students who received recognition at the program.
COLLEGE AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Bluffton University........................................ Mrs. Samantha Shrider
Centennial Scholarship Tyler Niles
Music Ensemble Scholarship Caleb Mikesell
Academic Honors with Distinction Scholarship Caleb Mikesell
Tuition Exchange Caleb Mikesell
Bowling Green State University
University Freshman Academic Scholarship Tanner Pinks
Falcon Achievement Award Tanner Pinks
Cedarville University
President’s Society Fellows Scholarship Hannah Yost
President’s Ministry Scholarship Hannah Yost
Pastor’s Recommendation Scholarship Hannah Yost
President’s Excellence Scholarship Luke Young
One Campus Scholarship Luke Young
Pastor’s Recommendation Scholarship Luke Young
Cleveland State University
Athletic Scholarship – Wrestling DeAndre Nassar
CSU Opportunity Scholarship DeAndre Nassar
Eastern Mennonite University
Yoder Scholarship Seth Andreas
Goshen College
Dean’s Academic Scholarship Jackson Steinmetz
Athletic Award – Cross Country Jackson Steinmetz
Athletic Award – Track and Field Jackson Steinmetz
Gorsline Communication Award Jackson Steinmetz
Indiana Wesleyan University
Heritage Scholarship Madeline Burghaze
John Wesley Honors College Scholarship Madeline Burghaze
Music Scholarship Amanda Speicher
Heritage Scholarship Amanda Speicher
Lloyd Da Costa-Jones Memorial Scholarship Amanda Speicher
Manchester University
Dean’s Scholarship Shyanne Mortimer
Athletic Scholarship – Track and Field Arielle O’Neal
Miami University
Bridges Scholarship Raychel Avila
Redhawk Excellence Award Raychel Avila
Northern Michigan University
National Academic Award Kennedy Coughlan
Wildcat Achievement Scholarship Kennedy Coughlan
Ohio Northern University
Polar Excellence Award Kaitlyn Prater
Trustee Scholarship Kaitlyn Prater
Choose Ohio First Health Scholarship Kaitlyn Prater
Dean’s Scholarship Logan Rhodes
Polar Excellence Award Logan Rhodes
Legacy Scholarship Logan Rhodes
Ohio University
Ohio Distinction Scholarship Rhett Donaldson
Ohio Success Scholarship Rhett Donaldson
Rhodes State College
David and Marie Steiner Scholarship Kylee Staley
Rhodes State Scholarship Kylee Staley
Shawnee State University
COF Game Design Scholarship Autumn Gesler
Blue & Gray Scholarship Autumn Gesler
Taylor University
Taylor Faculty Scholarship Ashley Eachus
Enrollment Award Ashley Eachus
Rufenact Scholarship Ashley Eachus
Odle Scholarship Ashley Eachus
University of Iowa
National Scholars Award Noah Adams
University of West Florida
Argo Elite Scholarship Chad Veit
Urbana University
Athletic Scholarship - Basketball Alivia Koenig
Athletic Scholarship - Golf Alivia Koenig
Dean’s Scholarship Alivia Koenig
Xavier University
Xavier Scholarship Amelia Mitchell
SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION
Allen County Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship............... Jason Althaus
Hancock County Sheep Improvement Scholarship............ Amelia Mitchell
Exchange Club Youth of the Year Scholarship...................... Hannah Yost
CIAO Scholarship............................................................. Olivia Amstutz
Greater NW Ohio Diabetes Association Scholarship............... Kylee Staley
Ronald Richards Memorial Scholarship......................... Amanda Speicher
American Association of University Women Scholarship..... Amanda Speicher
Gleaner Life Insurance Society Scholarship................ Caitlyn Zimmerman
Hauss-Helms Foundation Scholarship......................... Madeline Burghaze
Hauss-Helms Foundation Scholarship................................ Ashley Eachus
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION
SumiRiko Ohio Inc. Scholarship.............................. Mr. Brant Shears
(Logan Rhodes)
SHANNON Service Club of Bluffton Scholarship. Mr. Duane Bollenbacher
(Amanda Speicher, Kaitlyn Prater, Madeline Burghaze)
Bluffton Lions Club Scholarship...................... Mrs. Barbara Plaugher
(Amanda Speicher, Kaitlyn Prater, Madeline Burghaze)
Charles Sr. and Sophia Hankish Scholarship...... Dr. Elizabeth Smith
(Amanda Speicher)
Bluffton High School Deisel Scholarship............. Dr. Elizabeth Smith
(Shyanne Mortimer)
Campus Life/Deb Foulkes Memorial Scholarship..... Dr. Mark Yoder
(Bailey Edwards)
Bluffton Education Association Scholarship.... Ms. Michaeline Lovell
(Amanda Speicher)
Ball Recycling Scholarship...................................... Mr. Mike Bonham
(Mason Ault)
OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship..................... Mrs. Ann Jones
(Kaitlin Thurmond)
Daniel L. Sommers Memorial Scholarship.......... Dr. Elizabeth Smith
(Kaitlyn Prater)
William P. and Pauline J. Deisel Scholarship……Dr. Elizabeth Smith
(Hannah Yost)
Bluffton Outstanding Student Services Scholarship...Dr. Elizabeth Smith
(Mara Minnig)
Medical Mutual Scholarship…………………………Dr. Elizabeth Smith
(Madeline Burghaze)
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS.............................. Dr. Smith
Special Athletic Awards................................................... Mr. Hanna
US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award................. Sgt. Barnett
(Alivia Koenig and Luke Young)
US Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award
(Ashley Eachus and Jackson Steinmetz)
OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award.......................................... Mr. Hanna
(Mara Minnig and Logan Rhodes)
Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
(Averey Rumer and Jason Althaus)
NFHS National Award of Excellence
(Bailey Edwards and Chad Veit)
Jim “Cappy” Clark Award
(Kaitlyn Prater and DeAndre Nassar)
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award................. Mr. George
Baylor Garmatter
Academic Team............................................................... Mr. George
Varsity:
Patrick Estell, Louis Graham, Neil Metzger, Amelia Mitchell, Ana Neufeld Weaver, Danielle Novak, Derek Swartzlander
JV:
Bella Angel, Duncan Augsburger, Justin Bishop, Jonah Brown, Will Neff, Duncan Scott, Julia Smallcombe
Math Teams...................................................................... Mrs. Riffle
Bluffton High School 2018-2019 Math Team:
Cora Bischoff, Sophia Bricker, Olivia Burner, Elizabeth Frazier, Adam Fredritz, Jordyn Garmatter, Sophia Gott, Lauren Gray, Rebekah Hoff, Brenna Kindle, Grant Klinger, Reagan Mittendorf, Ana Neufeld Weaver, Annalise Nisly, Danielle Novak, Raina Runk, Skyler Scoles, Julia Smallcombe, Sophia Smucker
Ohio Mathematics League Competition:
Erin Hotmire, Raina Runk, Julia Smallcombe, Ellie Nickel
American Mathematics Competition 12:
Isaac Strahan, Gabe Colley, Sophia Smucker
American Mathematics Competition 10:
Sophia Bricker, Thad Mittendorf, Amber Boop
National Latin Exam………………………………………….…..Mrs. Hoff
First Year: Ana Neufeld Weaver, Bella Angel, Jonah Brown, Caleb McKenzie, Ella Miller
Second Year: Grace Myers, Hunter Augsburger, Haleigh Gatchel, Elizabeth Wright, Rebekah Hoff
Third Year: Baylor Garmatter, Angelica Williams, Olivia Burner, Luke Denecker, Raina Runk
Fourth Year: Danielle Novak, Amanda Speicher
Faculty
Ms. Bauer (Rhett Donaldson) College Prep English 12
(Jason Althaus) English 12
(Ellie Nickel) English 9
Mr. Boblitt (Sam Pittsenbarger) Intro to Engineering
(Simon Derstine) Programming & Robotics I
(Jesse Montel) Programming & Robotics II/III
(Jason Althaus) CP Math
(Zachary Taylor) Statistics
Mrs. Diller (Kennedy Coughlan) Advanced Math Senior
(Tucker Neff) Algebra II
(Abril Diaz Valdiviezo) Geometry
(Samuel Luke) Int. Math III
Ms. Erford (Grace Myers) English 10
(Ana Neufeld Weaver) Literature Appreciation
(Danielle Novak) College Writing
Mrs. Falk (Abril Diaz Valdiviezo) Personal Wellness
(Kaitlyn Prater) Principles of Food
(Allison Burghaze) Textile Design
(Pearl Lewandowski) Nutrition and Wellness
(Kaitlyn Prater) Personal Financial Management
(Kaitlyn Prater) Child Development
Ms. Fox (Haelyn Bischoff) Algebra I
(Sophia Bricker) World History
Mrs. Garmon (Jocelyn Ochoa) Art I
(Seth Gladwell) Art Ceramics/Sculpture
(Annalise Nisly) Art Ceramics/Sculpture II
(Alivia Koenig) Art Design/Composition
(Kaitlyn Clymer) Art Design/Composition II
(Autumn Gesler) Art Seminar
(Xavier Dunifon) Photography I
(Lacey Boyle) Photography II
(Kaitlyn Prater) Crafts
Mr. George (Luke Denecker) Chemistry
(Madeline Burghaze) Advanced Chemistry
(Lily Shadle) Physics
Mr. Hanna (Thad Mittendorf) American History
Mr. Herr (Dale Crow) Intro to Business/Accounting
Mrs. Hoff (Ana Neufeld Weaver) Latin I
(Grace Myers) Latin II
(Luke Denecker) Latin III
(Danielle Novak) Latin IV
Mr. Hoff (Grace Myers) Biology
(Amanda Speicher) Anatomy & Physiology
Mr. King (Reagan Mittendorf) Spanish I
(Melina Meza) Spanish II
(Gabe Colley) Spanish III
(Madeline Burghaze) Spanish IV
Mrs. Knowlton (Cara Young) English 9
(Raina Runk) College Prep English 11
(Elizabeth Swisher) English 11
Ms. Lovell (Ana Neufeld Weaver) American Government
(Lacey Boyle) Psychology
Mrs. Mayberry (Abril Diaz Valdiviezo) Science 9
(Patrick Estell) Environmental Biology
(Kylie Mathewson) Integrated Science
Mr. O’Rear (Elizabeth Bourassa) Industrial Technology I
(Nathan Parker) Industrial Technology II
(Jason Althaus) Industrial Technology III
(Jordan Siefer) Industrial Technology IV
(Makenna Swaney) C.B.I.
Mr. Rackley (Danielle Novak) Economics
(Madeline Burghaze) Sociology
(Jonah Blackburn) American History
(Raina Runk) Geography
(Logan Winstel) Model UN
Mrs. Riffle (Luke Denecker) Advanced Math Junior
(Reagan Mittendorf) Accelerated Geometry
(Grace Myers) Accelerated Algebra II
(Madeline Burghaze) Calculus I
Mr. Roth (Reagan Mittendorf) Health
(Ethan Bogart) Physical Education
