Area studentsreceive awardsThree Massillon area students were recipients of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) winter awards presented recently at the University of Akron.Paul W. Phister Jr., of 307 Arthur st SE received the AFROTC Honors Award and anextracurricular activities participation ribbon.Dennis W. Smith of 7227 Beth ave SW, Bethlehem Township, was awarded an extracurricular activities participation award (second oakleaf cluster).Thomas M. Kieffaber of RD 1, Marshallvilie, received an extracurricular activities participation award.