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WHS First-Ever Prom Grand March Carl seeks loving home

Wellington High School hosted its first-ever Prom Grand Carl is a 3-year old male
March on Saturday, May 7, at Tom’s Country Place in Avon. tabby cat who is vaccinated
A total of 85 attendees promenaded the gorgeous gardens at and neutered. Carl was a feral
cat that finally realized living
the historic catering landmark, while more than 175 friends, in a home with humans isn’t
family and general public were on hand to witness the event. so bad. Back in late April,
The Prom attendees were announced by the Master of he walked through a door to
Ceremonies and “Voice” of The Dukes, Bill Berger, while his foster home for the first
photographer Russ Gifford captured the moment on film for time and there was no look-
every attendant that was on-hand for the March. The prom- ing back. He’s a bit shy when
enade ended with the attendees entering a gorgeous banquet you first meet him, but if you
hall decked out in an array of gold for their night of dinner, scratch his cheeks and his
dancing and socializing to the theme “Gold Rush.” “On the chin, you’ll be his new best
Mic Entertainment” lent the disc jockey expertise for the friend forever. He doesn’t Carl
mind being held and is ex-
entertainment. tremely clean and well man- like to meet Carl, please con-
The King and Queen were crowned after an on-site vote nered. He eats like a champ, tact Lorie Wilber at (440)
took place. Hailing as Wellington High School’s Queen was plays hard, then sleeps hard- 897-8696, and she’ll hook
Senior Tatianna Smith and the King was Senior Derrick An- er! Carl likes other cats and you up with his foster mom.
dolsek. gets along with dogs just If you’ve been thinking of
“For the first-ever march, I thought attendance was ex- fine. He’s really deserving of adopting a new kitty, Carl’s
cellent,” said Angela Dudziak who organized The Grand a loving home. If you would your guy!
March. “I was really happy the weather cooperated!” After
four straight days of rain, Avon was under complete sun- Wellington Class of 1977 Challenge
shine at the time of The March. “My daughter, WHS 2020
alumnus Grace Dudziak, was extremely helpful in organiz- Dan LaMacchia is challenging fellow classmates to donate
ing this event with me and we are already tweaking ways to to the Archibald Willard Mural fund to preserve the second of
improve it for next year.” Queen Tatianna Smith and King Derrick Andolsek. three murals. If the class together can match his $5,000 do-
nation, he will donate an additional $5,000 to the fund. The
challenge match ends on July 4, 2022. You can donate by using
the red PayPal button on the website or make your check out
to Spirit of ’76 Museum and mail to: Spirit of ’76 Museum,
PO Box 76, Wellington, Oh 44090. Please put Class of 1977
in the memo.
Herrick Memorial Library

Read with Putter - Putter, our friendly therapy dog, visits
the Herrick Memorial Library from 3:15-4:30 p.m. each Thurs-
day to listen to your child read. This is a wonderful way for
children to practice their reading skills as Putter listens to the
stories. Please call the library at (440) 647-2120 to sign up your
child for a 15-minute time slot to read to Putter.
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