February students of the month were recently announced at the Bluffton Middle School. Their information follows:
6th Graders
Emily Parker is the daughter of Scott and Jodie Parker of Bluffton. She is attends Bluffton Presbyterian Church and has taken dance classes for 10 years at Cindy's Tap on Wood.
William Deitsch, son of Scott and Louann Deitsch of Bluffton, plays baritone in the BMS band. He is a member of the Bluffton Black Swamp Soccer League.
Leland Gerber took this color photo (it's fading quickly) of the Beaver art piece on the Bluffton University campus. The work today is somewhat covered by shrubs but still exists between Founders Hall and Berky Science Hall. This photo was taken in the mid-1960s. In the background you can see Lincoln Hall and Hirschey Hall.
Icon viewer Dick Jordan pointed out an interesting "it's a small world" connection in the current issue of the Michigan Travel Ideas" official state travel guide.
One page in the guide refers to the Grand Haven area of western Michigan. Jim and Pat King of Bluffton are quoted in that section. Their part in the guide follows: "Jim and Pat King of Bluffton, Ohio, are looking at the paintings, too. Pat says they return to this area every year, this time with their grown kids. "We're in love with the lake - we always have to have something to remember it by."
Eighteen Rhythm In Motion Dance Centre students performed during a Cleveland Cavs NBA basketball game in February.
The piece the dancers performed titled "Girls" was choreographed by Bluffton's Jocelyn Sherman and directed by RIMDC owner Darcey Schneider.
"Their number is an explosive choreographed piece that features dancers ages 6-17 from the Lima, Ada, Upper Scioto Valley and Bluffton area schools," said Schneider. "The dancers once again dazzled the crowd in their unique, sequin and sparkle costumes that complimented their professional and clean routine."
