Pettisville High School senior Danielle King winner of full-tuition scholarship at Bluffton University
An incoming student at Bluffton University has been awarded the university’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, valued at more than $140,000 for four years.
Danielle King, of Wauseon, Ohio, is the February session scholarship recipient.
In recognition of the significant contributions Bluffton alumni make to the institution and in their respective communities, Bluffton University is helping graduates continue their education through the Bluffton University Alumni Master’s Degree Grant.
Doris Elaine Palte, 81, died April 27, 2020, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. She was born Aug. 7, 1938, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Otis and Mildred (Ernest) Fett. On Aug. 17, 1957, she married James Palte and he preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 2010.
Doris graduated from Beaverdam High School. She had worked in housekeeping at the Mennonite Memorial Home. Doris was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bluffton. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and bowling.
Bluffton University is adopting a test-flexible policy for prospective students who are applying as first-year or transfer students in undergraduate degree programs.
Students who are consistently on their high school honor roll can be admitted solely based on GPA.
“In a time when there are many complexities around access to standardized tests, Bluffton University is committed to better support students who want to be successful in college” said Robin Bowlus, vice president of enrollment management.
Kailey McGuire, Bluffton fifth grader, made a bridge in science class using pasta noodles with help from a hot glue gun. The bridge held 9.5 pounds before it broke. Kailey is in Mrs. Boblitt's class and her science teacher is Mr. Richards. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].
