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Lawrence Virtual School team wins national STEM competition
A team of three Lawrence Virtual School students has won the eighth grade division of the eCYBERMISSION National Judging and Educational Event, each student earning a $10,000 savings bond. Lawrence Dao and Daniel Dao, both of Lawrence, and Eian Pracht, of Lindsborg, constitute their team, “The Scientists.” They’re advised by...
Kansas Teachers in McPherson for STEAM Training
McPHERSON, Kan. — If you drove by the McPherson County Courthouse and the adjoining Memorial Park to the west you no doubt saw a lot of people around that area. Those people were all teachers, taking part in a STEAM training supported by the Ketcherside Family Foundation. One of...
Renovated Sams Chapel Reopening This Fall
One of the most notable buildings on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University will reopen this fall, refurbished and remodeled. According to KWU, a fully renovated Sams Chapel will reopen Saturday, Oct. 19, as part of Homecoming 2024. The new performance space will be christened with a special concert, titled ‘Come Home,’ which will get underway at 7 p.m. and feature celebrated musical guests from KWU’s recent past. Aine Hakamatsuka ’12 and Christian McQueen ’18 are among those scheduled to perform.
McPherson High School Class Reunion Scavenger Hunt on Main Street August 3, 2024
McPHERSON, Kan. — All McPherson High School Alumni are invited to join the fun on Saturday, Aug. 3 for a Scavenger Hunt on Main Street for the 2024 MHS Class Reunion!. This year, the scavenger hunt includes clue sheets, punch cards and mini posters with pictures of addresses from back in the day and current day. Posted on store windows will be history of what businesses used to be there.
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