July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.

Portland grad attends Harvard

Taking Note

By Virginia [email protected]

Nancy Schoolcraft, a 1970 graduate of Portland High School, recently received a master's degree from Harvard University in the Mind, Brain and Education program. She was also awarded the Intellectual Contribution/Faculty Tribute Award.

Nancy's work has been trying to find links between language and mathematics in the brain. She will begin working on a joint PhD in mathematics education and learning sciences at Indiana University next year.

The daughter of Kenny Bosworth of Portland, Nancy previously taught at Marion High School and Ball State University.

Class reunion

The Jay County High School graduating class of 1989 is having its 20th reunion in August.

On Friday, Aug. 21, a casual social time will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Greazy Pickle in Portland.

Saturday at 6 p.m. will be food, music and dancing at the Portland Golf Club.

The cost is $30 per person. RSVP to Lori Yadon Phillips, 4801 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 47304 by July 1. For more information, call (765) 748-5384.



Dean's list

Lauren Elizabeth Budde and Laura Jane Vogler, both of Portland, made the dean's list at Anderson University for the spring semester.

---

Lee Haggenjos, Portland, was named to the dean's list at the University of Notre Dame's first year of studies for outstanding scholarship during the spring 2009 semester.

---

Kurtis R. Hess, Portland, was named to the dean's list at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. for the spring semester.

---

Zachary Kevin Keller, Portland, was named to the dean's list at Huntington University for the spring term.

He is the son of Kevin and Christine Keller and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in mathematics education.

---

Jill Elizabeth Roughia, Bryant, has been named to the dean's list at Huntington University for the spring term.

She is the daughter of Jon and Ginger Roughia and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in history education.

---

Megan Elaine Adams, Portland, has been named to the dean's list at Huntington University for the spring term.

She is the daughter of Roy and Deborah Adams and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in public relations.

---

Terrah L. Nunley, Ridgeville, was named to the dean's list at Vincennes University for the spring semester.

Memories

A book of recollections about Geneva High School is being created.

Anyone with stories or photos from the school, may send them to Jim Langham, P.O. Box 74, Payne, Ohio, 45880 or [email protected]; Jim Briggs at [email protected]; Anna Wilson at 2225 S. Earl Ave., Lafayette, IN 47905 or [email protected].

[[In-content Ad]]
PORTLAND WEATHER

Events

August

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4 5 6

To Submit an Event Sign in first

Today's Events

No calendar events have been scheduled for today.

250 X 250 AD