Hamilton City spotlights senior Jude Yorty and honors local reporters
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The board recognized senior Jude Yorty for leadership and service and presented OSBA 2025 media honor roll certificates to five local journalists for fair reporting about schools.
Hamilton City School Board highlighted student leadership and local media at its Feb. 10 meeting.
Mrs. Weisbrode introduced senior Jude Yorty of Hamilton High School, praising his work as senior class president, student-council leader and volunteer. The board noted Yorty’s $250 scholarship from the Butler County ESC and athletic distinctions; Yorty told the board he was "proud that I can represent this district for the rest of my life." Board members praised Yorty’s leadership and thanked his family and coaches.
The board also recognized local journalists — Jeff Archibald, Steve Colwell, Trace Fowler, Sean Spurlock and Michael Pittman — for inclusion on the Ohio School Boards Association 2025 media honor roll. The presentation noted OSBA’s criteria for fair, balanced reporting and the district presented certificates and Hamilton City mugs as tokens of appreciation.
Both spotlights were ceremonial recognitions; no formal actions were recorded in connection with the honors.