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Austin Fleming
CONVOY A Van Wert man has been chosen as Crestview High School’s next Athletic Administrator.
Austin Fleming will take over for Matt Perkins, effective August 1. He was given a two-year contract during Monday night’s monthly meeting of the Crestview Local Board of Education.
Fleming, a 2011 graduate of Van Wert High School, currently serves as assistant director of admissions and assistant athletic director of athletic recruiting at Defiance College.
Also Monday, Crestview High School Principal Dave Bowen gave an update on graduation, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, May 29, in the high school gymnasium.
VWCS educators honored at 26th annual banquet
Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Thursday, May 6, 2021 9:05 AM 10 students read letters to educators that had an impact on them during the 26th annual educator s banquet. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart)
VAN WERT – Wednesday evening, students and educators from Van Wert City Schools gathered at Willow Bend Country Club to honor teachers who had a special impact on students and those who will be retiring this school year.
“We look forward to this evening of wonderful tributes to our educators,” said Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley. “Educators past and present with the Van Wert City Schools are recognized and appreciated for what they do to prepare the youth for the journey they are about to take.”
VWCS teacher appreciation banquet again live this year
VWHS senior Elizabeth Rutkowski shares a laugh with her favorite teacher, Jeff Kallas, after reading a humorous anecdote from her time in his classroom during Wednesday’s 26th annual Van Wert City Endowment Fund for Educators’ teacher appreciation banquet.
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For more than a quarter of a century, Van Wert High School seniors have been telling their favorite teachers how much they mean to them, thanks to VWHS grad and former school psychologist Randy Gardner’s wish to create a program dedicated to three teachers who were important to him.
Live theatre returns to Van Wert Civic Theatre with Last Tango in Little Grimley
Information submitted Monday, May 3, 2021 7:31 AM Pictured from left to right are Travis Nihiser, Emily Gehle (seated), Amy McConn, and Doug Grooms rehearse a scene for Last Tango in Little Grimley. (Photo submitted) • •
VAN WERT – Van Wert Civic Theatre is thrilled to announce the return
of live theatre. Last Tango in Little Grimley opens Friday, May 7 for a
six-performance run.
This 45-minute comedic romp features four
actors who portray members of a local dramatic society. Actually, they
are the only four members left. If this group is to survive, they must
Live theatre returns with ‘Last Tango in Little Grimley’
VWCT actors (from the left) Travis Nihiser, Emily Gehle (seated), Amy McConn, and Doug Grooms rehearse a scene for
Last Tango in Little Grimley. VWCT photo
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Last Tango in Little Grimley opens Friday, May 7, for a six-performance run.
This 45-minute comedic romp features four VWCT actors portraying members of a local dramatic society. Actually, they are the only four members left. If this group is to survive, it must take drastic action. How will the members sell enough tickets to stay afloat and pay off some debts? Sex . . . or rather the promise of a sizzling, sexy show. They predict their scheme will work. But will it?