The United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, will hold a naturalization ceremony at The University of Findlay at 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex with the Honorable Jack Zouhary presiding.

Juan Ortiz, a senior history major, will open and adjourn the court. Both DeBow Freed, Ph.D., UF president, and Peter Sehnert, mayor of the city of Findlay, will welcome those in attendance.

Senior biology major Danielle Matson, president of the UF Student Government Association, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Findlay High School senior Joshua Kern will talk about the benefits of citizenship, and John Word, a senior at Van Buren High School; William Kentris, a senior at Arcadia High School; and Austin Walker, a senior at Liberty Benton High School, will address the obligations of citizenship. Senator James D. Jordan, U.S. Representative to the 4th Congressional District of Ohio, also will offer remarks.

Micheal F. Anders, Ph.D., director of music, will sing the national anthem and “America the Beautiful.” The Arcadia High School band will provide music before and after the program.