Local students win Allen County Fair baton and flag honors
Provided by Robyn Bible
In the 2025 Allen County Fair baton and flag competition, several Bluffton area high school students won first and second place honors. The competition took place on August 23.
Feature Flag
- 1st place, written by Ellie Hartzler. Team: Madison Beasley, Brooklyn Nance, Ellie Hartzler, Ellie Roby, Calliope Buckell, Katie Galant and Leah Shadle
Feature Twirler
- 1st place, Brooklynn Bible
Flag Group
- 2nd place, written by Brooklyn Nance. Team: Madison Beasley, Brooklyn Nance, Ellie Hartzler, Ellie Roby, Calliope Buckell, Katie Galant, Leah Shadle, Ashlynn Nulton and Charlotte Kidd
Dance Team
- 2nd place, written by Brooklynn Bible; seniors Brooklynn Bible, Madison Beasley, Brooklyn Nance, Lauren Bowers and Ellie Hartzler
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