Laura Strahan correctly spelled “abstruse,” an adjective meaning difficult to understand. And in spelling correctly this obscure – by definition – word, she won the 2013-14 Bluffton Middle School spelling bee.
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The eighth grader now represents the school in the Allen County spelling bee held in January.
The Bluffton Senior Citizens Association held its annual memorial service for members who died from November 2013 through October 2013. The service was part of the Nov. 11 monthly potluck. The following persons were remembered:
Here's the Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll for the first quarter of 2013-14. To view the elementary honor roll, click here.
All A Honor Roll: 6th Grade: Olivia Burner, Gabriel Colley, Luke Denecker, Zavier Dunifon, Madison Fleece, Baylor Garmatter, Brinkley Garmatter, Neil Metzger, Ana Neufeld Weaver, Danielle Novak, Grace Paquin, Kaitlynn Rieman, Raina Runk, Libby Schaadt, Maria Spallinger, Harrison Stechschulte, Zachary Taylor
The Bluffton High School student of the month for October l is Joshua Garmatter, son of Scott and Kim Garmatter of Bluffton.
Josh carris a 4.0 grade point average. He is a member of Latin Club, Math Club, SADD Club, Peer Facilitation, Student Senate and is Junior class president.
He also teaches Religious Education for firstgraders at St. Mary's Catholic Church and volunteers for church activities. He is a member of the Bluffton summer swim team. He is in the National Honor Society and has received a Latin II award.
