Education

Macy Hitchcock

PIQUA — The Edison State Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) inducted 27 new members during a recent ceremony at the Piqua Campus. Each semester, PTK invites students to join the honor society based on academic criteria.

Veronica JoLyn Dearth

MU Dean’s, President’s Lists

PREBLE COUNTY — The PrebleCounty Farm Bureau last week announced its 2024 scholarship recipients.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded over $57,000 in scholarships to students across the state. Annually, the foundation recognizes Ohio students for their academic effort, community engagement and career interests that link agriculture to community service, education, or scientific research.

LEWISBURG — TCN-MVCTC FFA Advisor Charity McMullen recently shared a “heartfelt thank you” to the Concerned Citizens of Northern Preble County Inc. organization. “Your generous donation to our TCN-MVCTC FFA chapter means the world to us,” McMullen said. “With your support, countless doors of opportunity swing wide open for our members, enabling them to deepen their agricultural and leadership knowledge and experiences. Together, we’re cultivating the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for investing in our future!” Pictured are members of the Concerned Citizens of Northern Preble County Inc.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — The Montgomery County Farm Bureau recently announced its 2024 scholarship recipients. Nine scholarships will be awarded through the Montgomery County Farm Bureau and the Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Association.

EATON — The Preble County Historical Society recently recognized National Trail Middle School sixth graders Owen Koger and Chloie Unger for being awarded a special history preservation plaque on Friday, May 17. Last fall, PCHS Executive Director Lisa White and National Trail Social Studies teacher Tyler Luce paired up to teach students about effective interviewing skills, open ended questions and the importance of interviewing people who have stories to tell. The two students captured two great interviews and were awarded for their work, according to White. “In fact, we learned how precious those moments were when finding out one of the persons being interviewed passed away a few short weeks later,” White noted. “Now this student and their family have this incredible memory to hold onto. These interviews can be found under the Podcast and Documentary tab at www.preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com.

EATON — Music filled the air on the evening of Tuesday, March 19, as the Eaton Community Schools Performing Arts Center hosted the annual Preble County All-County Band Concert. This annual event brought together young musicians from across the county to showcase their talents in a celebration of musical achievement and community spirit.