Holcomb class of 2014 celebrates future doctors and marines
Holcomb High School honored 48 seniors including salutatorian Alex Perez during Saturday's graduation ceremony. Perez, who paused for a selfie before delivering his speech, reflected on growing up and taking on responsibility while recalling the simplicity of childhood. He noted how graduation now feels real as the next chapter begins, with plans for further study and service.
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Perez
Garden City High School
GCHS
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Garden City High seniors graduate amid change and pride
More than 400 members of Garden City High School's Class of 2014 crossed the stage Saturday. Principal James Mireles praised the seniors for adapting to a new building and an academy concept with iPads. Senior speakers Kayla Doll and James Nguyen urged classmates to strive for greatness and live by the concept try.
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James Nguyen
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Retiring GCCC piano instructor Klassen leaves lasting legacy
Carolyn Klassen ends 28 years at Garden City Community College after shaping the music program with the Frank Mantooth artist residencies and the Finnup Piano Lab. She earned BA from Tabor College and MM from Emporia State, and planted a shade tree outside her office. The Finnup Lab, funded entirely by the Finnup Foundation in 1998, remains a national draw for music majors.
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Garden City Community College
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Frank Mantooth
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Weather turns breezy and warm with highs in the nineties
A breezy day brings warmth across the region with a high near 93 and a low around 53. Tuesday promises sunshine with a projected high of 95 and a low of 55. Details continue on page A8.
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