Three Latin students at Butler Senior High School received awards that are based on their test results in the classical language.

Brandon Fisher and David Schummer, both seniors, received gold awards on the National Classical Etymology Examination. Emily Feczko, a junior, received a silver award.

The ranks are based on a percentile that changes from year to year. According to the exam website, 600 students in 11th and 12th grades nationally took the test last year.

Linda Russell and James Kasparek run the Latin program at the school.

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Elizabeth Ford of Slippery Rock was part of the Muskingum University debate team that won the state championship at the Ohio Forensics Association State Novice and Interstate Individual Events Tournament. Ten universities and colleges participated in the tournament.

She earned honors as an individual parliamentary debate speaker and she earned third place in Trithon, sixth place in persuasion and second place in poetry.

Fordalso will participate in the Muskingum University Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble Spring Tour. The tour will visit four states in 11 days, culminating on Muskingum’s campus in New Concord, Ohio.

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The following Saint Joseph High School students received awards at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Region 7 meeting:

First place: Claire Preston and Jacob Surkosky, both of Butler, and Holly Wolfe of Sarver

Second place: Allie Hartle and Catherine Simms, both of Butler

First place winners advance to the state competition in May.

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The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation selected five college freshmen as the recipients of $1,000 Amerikohl Mining scholarships in memory of Bruno Muscatello.

The students are graduates of Butler High School’s College Tech Prep Program and are pursing careers in science, engineering or other technical fields.

The five students are:

Melisa Stoner is majoring in nursing at Butler County Community College. She is the daughter of Ronald and Sandra Stoner of Butler.

Zachary Neudorfer is majoring in electrical engineering at Penn State University, Behrend Campus. He is the son of John and Kim Neudorfer of Butler.

Ashley Shaw is majoring in biology at Slippery Rock University. She is the daughter of Tammy Shaw of Fenelton.

Christin Barron is majoring in nursing at Butler County Community College. She is the daughter of Thomas and Sandra Barron of Chicora.

Joshua DiPippa is majoring in exercise science at Slippery Rock University. He is the son of Matthew and Jacki DiPippa of Renfrew.

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The National Technical Honor Society at Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School recently inducted new members and recognized their outstanding achievement in career and technical education. The students and their programs of study are listed with their home high schools.

Butler High School: Anna Bauer, Health Assistant; Dennis Beacom, Machine Technology; Lauren Bresnahan, Health Assistant; Jacob Cottage, Health Assistant; Michaela Cuadros, Graphic Arts; Maggie Drennen, Cosmetology; Tyler Ellenberger, Automotive Technology; Karli Franchuk, Commercial Art; Ryan Horstman, Automotive Technology; Halie Jackman, Health Assistant; Tyler Kaufman, Air Conditioning/Heating/Elect; Helen Lewis, Health Assistant; Jordan Mazzanti, Cosmetology; Kevin Motko, Commercial Art; Halie Newpher, Culinary Arts; Nathan Patton, Heavy Equipment Repair; Jacob Stutz, Automotive Technology; Julie Worst, Culinary Arts; Kylie Yohe, Cosmetology; and Hunter Zendron, Machine Technology

Karns City High School: Austin Baer, Welding; Hayden Neff, Machine Technology; Samantha Noullet, Health Assistant; Alyssa Walowen, Health Assistant; and Keirstan Wiles, Health Assistant

Knoch High School: Crystal Felsing, Culinary Arts; Brianne Klick, Commercial Art; Amber Mueller, Cosmetology; Deanna Rippey, Cosmetology; and Cole Shaw, Automotive Technology

Mars High School: Elizabeth Pisarcik, Culinary Arts

Moniteau High School: Hope Bremiller, Commercial Art; Alexis Goughler, Health Assistant; Carlee McFadden, Health Assistant; Heather Pflugh, Health Assistant; and Nicholas Snyder, Machine Technology

Seneca Valley High School: Nikita Ahuja, Health Assistant; Michael Denny, Culinary Arts; Colin DeVries, Welding; Michenna Gates, Health Assistant; Justin Kappeler, Carpentry; Laura Kiesling, Commercial Art; Devon Sidon, Health Assistant; Jessica Sonetti, Culinary Arts; Ivy Stafford, Commercial Art; and Megan Stonebraker, Culinary Arts

Slippery Rock High School: Abby Fountain, Cosmetology and Samuel Stewart, Building Construction.