Members of the Butler County community gathered to watch Middletown native J.D. Vance be sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States on Monday.
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Amber Jenkins of News Center 7 spoke to people who knew Vance when he was a child.
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“I think it's finally hitting everyone,” Johnni Combs said.
Several Middletown residents told News Center 7 they watched Vance grow up.
“I actually rode his bus for two years, in 7th and 8th grade,” Connie Hamilton said.
Vance is the first millennial vice president. He graduated from Middletown City Schools in 2003.
“I didn't notice it until a week ago, so I went to the same high school he went to,” Combs said.
The city of Middletown and Middletown City Schools congratulated Vance on social media Monday.
“Vance's journey, from his roots in Middletown through his career as an author, veteran and U.S. Senator, highlights the diverse potential of our students. His ascension to the vice presidency is a moment of distinction for the Middletown City School District and an example that Middies will rise up to achieve anything they set their minds to,” the district said.
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