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Erin
Scott, Carl Klamar, Emily Hunt, Caroline Prakel, Grant Brown,
Jordon Phillips, Hudson Rich,
and Bill Barga, president of the OSU
Alumni Association of Darke County at the organization's recent
OSU New
Student Picnic at the Greenville City Park.
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New OSU student
picnic held
Students, new to The Ohio State University this fall, gathered in the
Greenvillle City Park last Monday for a picnic and get acquainted
session, sponsored by the OSU Alumni Association of Darke County.
Those first time students as well as transfer students were invited to
the outing to learn more about campus life. Alumni shared their
insights gained from experience on campus with the young people as well
as some words of wisdom that might save a few headaches during their
first months at Ohio State.
Feasting on burgers superbly grilled by Dennis Baker and other
delicious foods brought by alumni, the students had an opportunity to
chat with each other as well as the alums. They were urged to get
to know each other and other Darke County students on campus as a good
venue for seeking rides home on weekends. However, they were
cautioned not to visit home too often but instead immerse themselves in
studies and campus activities.
Bill Barga, local Darke Alumni Association President, noted that your
friends and acquaintances on campus soon form your own community amidst
the larger university population. He urged them to make early
connection with other students and faculty as some of them would become
lifelong friends and associates.
The Annual Meeting of the OSU Alumni Association of Darke County was
held in the Park after the student picnic. The organization’s goal, to
promote students attending the Ohio State University, was emphasized by
the group. Members reviewed the many ways this goad is accomplished
each year.
At least four scholarships are given each year from funds
invested with the University, from private donations and fund raising
projects. Most of the funds raised by the annual June golf outing and
the August football raffle are earmarked for the scholarships that are
given each spring to four top Darke County seniors.
Each year, a junior trip to campus is arranged at a minimal cost to
students. With this year’s trip being in the fall before college
applications are due, it may be possible to include seniors as well as
juniors, depending on number of students applying for the campus
tour. In early August of each year the Alumni sponsors a new
student picnic, often having upperclassman and University
representatives to talk with the young people. In coordination
with the University, all county high school counselors are invited to a
lunch with OSU admissions counselors to give information for the
upcoming year.
Officers for the coming year are Bill Barga, president, Janelle
Brinksneader, vice president, Jan Boyer, secretary, Dennis Baker,
treasurer, Sam and Toni Custer, Scholarship Chairs, and Janelle
Brinksneader and Carrie Schmidt, Junior Trip Chair.
For information about the many activities of the OSU Alumni Club of
Darke County, call Bill Barga at 419.336.6573 or email
billbarga@gmail.com, or Jan Boyer, 937.548.1916 or email
janndon59@embarqmail.com.
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