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Your turn: Rockford Promise can grow even more with your help
“Why Rockford Promise isn't our No. 1 priority is beyond my comprehension.” – Chuck Sweeny, May 20, 2017. Chuck started promoting Rockford Promise in 2012, and he was frustrated by how slowly it was growing. In 2017, when he wrote a column about the program, 10 full-tuition scholarships...
Rockford, Freeport area schools send top spellers to 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Since 1925, children across the country have competed in classroom, school and regional spelling bees in hopes of making it to the big stage — the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off this year on Tuesday with preliminary rounds. The competition continues with quarterfinals and semifinals Wednesday and finals on Thursday. ...
Rockford Lutheran student-athletes make their college choices official
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Wednesday was a special day at Rockford Lutheran High School. Six student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent with colleges and universities. Basketball player Kaylee Bankes signed with Oakton College. Baseball player Colin Courier signed with Wisconsin-Whitewater. Basketball player Vontez Dent signed with Bryant and Stratton. Football player Hunter Evans signed with […]
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