ALBION â Noble County 4-H honored its Class of 2021 Monday night at the Noble County Office Complex-South.
Kathleen Peters was the big winner, being named one of two Tops in 4-H recipients as well as being one of two Farm Bureau award winners.
The other Tops in 4-H winner was Justin Krider. Zoe Pfenning and Karly Kirkpatrick were members of the honor group.
The other Farm Bureau winner was Mariah Maley.
Those 4-H members honored Monday were:
Allie Basinger, Green Township Aggies, 10-year member. Her parents are Gary and Leslie Basinger. Her projects were beef, rabbits and dairy beef. Her favorite 4-H membery was winning reserve grand champion dairy steer in 2019. She plans to attend the University of Saint Francis to obtain a degree as a radiology technician and to compete on its cross country and track teams.
GARRETT â Several speakers challenged Garrett graduates to make every moment count as they embark on their futures.
In a graduation ceremony Friday night, 144 seniors received diplomas. Garrettâs high school band and concert choir performed several musical selections.
Superintendent Tonya Weaver presented diplomas, and Ryan Hathaway and Shannon Harman presented roses to the seniors.
Class president Ryan DePew reminded his classmates to cherish what they have accomplished.
âThat diploma is more than just a piece of paper,â he said. âIt is a combination of hard work, dedication, procrastination, failures, victories, sweat, tears and so much more.
âWhen you walk across that stage, do so with confidence and pride, because every single one of you deserves it. As Mackelmore sings, âThis is the moment, tonight is the night, we put our hands up like the ceiling cannot hold us.â
GARRETT — Keegan McComb and Sadie Best were named Garrett High School’s top two seniors, based on grade point average. Each will present speeches during a graduation ceremony Friday.
GARRETT â Garrettâs wrestling program has been one of the most formidable in the Northeast Corner Conference, and has left its stamp on the conference the past two years.
This yearâs edition finished 18-3 in dual meets, repeating as NECC regular season and meet champions, as well as back-to-back sectional and regional champions.
The Railroaders sent a school-record nine wrestlers to this yearâs semi-state meet at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum, with freshman Chase Leech and sophomore Hayden Brady qualifying for the state finals. It was Bradyâs second trip to the state meet.
This year, the wrestling program added a new achievement, capturing the Class 2A Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Team State championship, defeating Western, Jimtown and Bellmont to win the team title.