GWAC champs
Thu, 03/17/2022 - 12:00am
Despite having one of the strongest forensics programs in the Great West Activities Conference, a league championship has always eluded Scott Community High School.
Youth & Education
Legislation passed by House would promote computer science instruction
Thu, 03/10/2022 - 12:00am
TOPEKA - The Kansas House adopted legislation Wednesday to promote instruction in computer science among prospective and current teachers after abandoning a proposal requiring ninth-grade students to complete a computer science course to graduate from high school.
Pinewood derby action
Thu, 03/10/2022 - 12:00am
(Top) Boy Scouts in Troop 149 and Cub Scouts in Pack 66 observe one of the heats during the annual pinewood derby last Saturday afternoon. (Above left) Winners in the Boy Scout division were (from left) Nikolai Semenko, 1st among Boy Scouts and the overall champion; Payson Wolfe, 2nd; and Spencer Roberts, 3rd. (Above right) Top winners in the Webelos division were (from left) Jerry France, 1st; Andrew See, 2nd; Nolan Nelson, 3rd; Alex Vanderweide, 4th; and Jaden Nelson, 5th. Special awards included: Most Unique, Jaden Nelson; Fastest Looking, Alex Vanderweide; Best Paint, Beckam Ames; and Best in Show, Liam Eikelberger. (Record Photos)
8 students from area on KU honor list
Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:00am
More than 6,400 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2021 semester.
Passion for feminism earns Hawkins $5,000 in scholarships from Masons
Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:00am
When she decided to enter the statewide Masonic essay contest, Clare Hawkins said she was told the topic had to be something of a social or political nature that might be considered controversial.