Earlier this month, Hope Hannah, a Bluffton police officer, received a master’s degree in criminal justice with a specialty in forensic science from Ashford University, San Diego, California.
The degree was obtained through online class work. Hannah participated in the May 6 graduation ceremony in California.
She started her master’s program in June 2016, the same year she completed a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from Franklin University, Columbus.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(TIFFIN) - Senior Abbey Gambrell advanced to the Regional Finals on Friday in the 300 hurdles. Gambrell was the only Pirate to advance out of Wednesday’s meet.
Kaleb Jefferson continued to best his own record in the discus Wednesday, throwing a career best 146-10. The toss was good for sixth place overall. The senior will be back in action Friday as he competes in the high jump. Jefferson made the State Meet in that event last season.
There's an interesting story line in this photo. It involves action figures, play characters and lots of imagination. The Icon caught this scene during playtime at the pre-kindergarten class at Bluffton Child Development Center.
Note: The last day of school is Friday, May 25. Report cards for the last grading period will be mailed home on Monday, June 4.
Another school year concludes.
The spring school newsletter summarizes many of the activities taking place as the year ends. A copy of the newsletter is attached at the bottom of this story. Here is a spring school summary provided by Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent. His complete column is in the newsletter.
Note: America in Bloom judges will visit Bluffton July 19-20. To help viewers understand the Bloom judging process, each week on the Icon the Bluffton in Bloom board will describe one of the "Bloom" categories. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].
Kaleb Jefferson and Abbey Gambrell were recognized as this year's Bluffton High School top senior athletes during the academic awards program earlier this month.
