Commencement Speech Reflects on Class of 2002 Journey
Beth Herrman recalls high school memories at Garden City with references to Columbus, Emerson and MLK Jr. quotes. The speaker notes teamwork, teachers, coaches, and the lockdown context while urging graduates to pursue new paths beyond Old World memories.
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Christopher Columbus
America
Chase
Garden City High School
Robert Orden
Columbine
Colo
Dave Matthews
You
GCHS
Mr. B
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Derek Schwindt
Derek
Tuition Hikes Loom At Six Kansas Universities
Our View argues state regents propose tuition increases up to 25.2 percent this fall across six public universities led by KU. Fort Hays would rise 6.3 percent while out of state rates range 2.2 to 11.5 percent. KU plans 2.2 million dollars in tuition grants next fall to offset the rise.
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Topeka
Fort Hays State University
Regents
University of Kansas
Wichita State
Pittsburg State
Garden City debate over $18 million ninth grade center
Readers weigh the proposal for an $18 million ninth grade center in Garden City USD 457. A mix of supporters and critics cite crowded halls, school funding priorities, and the value of neighborhood schools while arguing for or against the project and suggesting alternatives.
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Garden City
Stovall vows to press Kansas case against Microsoft
Attorney General Carla Stovall pledges to continue the state's legal battle against Microsoft despite funding cuts affecting a coalition of eight states. The message questions whether to settle or keep pursuing the case, with no opinion given.
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Microsoft
Carla Stovall
Stovall
Holcomb High School Class of 2002 Valedictory Speech
Co valedictorian Danielle Dickson speaks at Holcomb High School graduation, thanking God, faculty, families, and friends for 13 years of study while praising classmates' talents and friendships. She credits peers like Jake Lauer, Trey Botts, Ruben Celis, Chelsea Bell, and Matt Finkelder, and ends with a Proverbs verse and details of Danielle’s plans at Fort Hays State University.
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George Matthew Adams
Holcomb High School
Holcomb
Henry Ford
Jake Lauer
Jake
Trey Botts
Trey
Ruben Celis
Chelsea Bell
Chelsea
Matt Finkelder
Danielle Dickson
Kevin and
Diane Dickson
Fort Hays State University
Future graduates face a day of beginnings and endings
The Telegram prints space for four student speeches and community letters reflecting on futures, fears, and personal scores. The editor defends free speech, noting letters are limited to 500 words to balance voices, curb libel, and broaden public policy discussion.
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Telegram
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