Area News Highlights
CERRO GORDO CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATES
CERRO GORDO CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATES. Twenty-one seniors received their diplomas at the 136th Commencement ceremony held at the Cerro Gordo High School Auditorium on Saturday, May 25. Pictured are Valedictorian Cortlen Brunner on the left and Salutatorian Ali Walker on the right as they addressed family, friends, administration, faculty, and their fellow classmates. The…
Read MoreMTZ school board approves use of emergency days, carpet bid
Mrs. Hamrick and Mrs. Larkin pictured with Allysa Thompson and Will Grohne with their check for $1,200 for Social Emotional Learning. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion school board met on May 20 and approved the use of emergency days and a bid for carpet in the Mt. Zion intermediate school and also…
Read MoreALAH TRACK AT STATE
ALAH junior Jacob Tighe tucks the shot put under his chin as he gets ready for his last attempt in the shot put competition at the IHSA State Track and Field finals on Saturday, May 25. Jacob just missed earning a medal as he finished in tenth place with a best toss of 50’ 5.5”.
Read MoreCGB’s Will Fuson Earns Two Medals at IHSA State Track and Field Meet
Will Fuson stands on the medal stand for the second time at the IHSA State Track and Field finals last Saturday. Will earned a sixth place medal in the 1600 meters with a time of 4:26.70. The Bronco sophomore had earlier in the day received a fifth place medal for his PR time of 1:56.89…
Read MoreJr. High Knights Track and Field Hold Annual Awards Night
The ALAH Jr. High track and field teams held their annual awards night on Monday, May 20 at ALAH high school. These girls were the recipients of the special awards handed out by Head Coach Bryton Ragon. From left to right are: Gwen Herring, Team Award; Ella Oye, Team Award; Zoey Mendoza, Seventh Grade Points…
Read MoreMTZ boys track and field brings home three state final medals
By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion boys track and field team faced consistent adversity the last three weeks: losing legendary Assistant Coach Bill Harbeck, a controversial disqualification at sectional and another one at the final. Despite the adversity, the Braves brought home three medals from the IHSA 2A Track and Field Championships and…
Read MoreMT ZION SOFTBALL 2024 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
The Mt. Zion softball team with their 2024 Regional Chanpionship Plaque. Front row left to right: Lily Summers, Joelie Shafer, Audri Johnson, Kyleigh Garber, Addi Niles. Middle row left to right. Tatum Gray, Ana Kanemaru, Nikki Ellegood, Ashlyn Dover, Molly Doolin and Karlie Teel. Back row left to right:Assistant Coach Johnny Beiler, Head Coach Greg…
Read MoreMTZ baseball goes 1-1 last week
Sam Driscoll delivers a pitch in a 1-0 IHSA 3A regional semifinal win against Springfield at Chatham Glenwood. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Sam Driscoll struck out seven batters and had the lone RBI double in a 1-0 IHSA 3A Baseball Regional Semifinal for the Mt. Zion Braves. The Braves offense ignited early when Jackson…
Read MoreCaroline Hill named Illinois State Scholar at Bement High School
Doug Kepley, Bement High School Principal, is pleased to announce that Caroline Hill, Class of 2024, has been designated as an Illinois State Scholar. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, presents this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually. This year, nearly…
Read MoreRobinson to attend Girls State
Riley Robinson, left, is the Atwood American Legion Auxiliary representative to Girls State this year. She is pictured with her great aunt, Beth Jones, an active member of the Atwood Auxiliary. Awards Day was held on Thursday, May 9 at Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School. Beth Jones, representing the Atwood American Legion Post #770,…
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