Lyndon students win multiple honors at regional journalism contest
Lyndon High School journalists earned top results at the Emporia State Regional Journalism Contest on February 2. Students claimed first in yearbook ads, headline writing, editorials, feature writing, and editorial cartoons, with several placers advancing to state on May 6 in Lawrence.
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Lyndon
Emporia
Brandee Kanak
Olivia Snyder
Snyder
Reghan McDaniel
Jake Renner
Kyle Wells
Tiffany Lewis
Lawrence
Jason Harris
Boys State Set for June at Kansas State University
The Kansas American Legion Boys State will run June 4 to 9 on the Kansas State University campus. Top half scholastic high school junior boys participate in a learn by doing week long program of government in action. Contact The American Legion State Headquarters in Topeka for details.
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Kansas American Legion
Kansas State University
American Legion
Topeka Blvd
Topeka
Boys
Ottawa High cheerleader earns trip to England parade
Robyn Nelson a Ottawa High School junior earned a place on the Universal Cheerleading Association All Star Squad and traveled to London for the New Year’s Day parade. She stayed Dec 27 to Jan 2 walking through London sights and watching crowds cheer as she performed with fellow UCA teammates. Nelson described the trip as a rewarding cultural experience and hopes to try out again, supported by area donors covering some expenses.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
Europe
Robyn Nelson
Universal Cheerleading Association
Nelson
England
United States
London
States
Queen Mary's
Robyn
Barbara Nelson
Ralph Nelson
Clathe
Ottawa High School
Bethell Crowned Homecoming Queen Seeks State Final
Illiamsburg High School senior Kelley Bethell, crowned homecoming queen, advances as about 20 Kansas state finalists in the America's Homecoming Queen pageant. State events March 25 26 at Kansas City Airport Marriott include personal interview and prom gown. A state win would send her to Anaheim for the national pageant with a scholarship and Europe trip as prizes.
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Illiamsburg
Kelley Bethell
Bethell
Kansas
Kansas City
Mariott
Betheli
Bethel
Anaheim
Calif
Paris
Europe
Kristen and
Roger Jensen
Jackson Road
Ottawa
Doug Bethell
Overland Park
Little Miss Kansas pageant set for Feb at Civic Center Exporia
ULS A's Little Miss Kansas to hold a preliminary pageant February 19 at the Civic Center Auditorium in Exporia. Open to girls up to 20 and boys up to 12 with 12 age divisions. Winners advance to state finals. judging covers modeling photogenic ability and talent. Contact state directors Andy and Jeanette Mace in St. Joseph for entry forms.
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Uls.a
Civic Center
Exporia
Andy and
Jeanette Mace
West Walter Lane
St. Joseph
Kansas Voices Writing Contest Seeks Kansans Submissions
The sixth annual Kansas Voices Writing competition invites entries in poetry and prose with youth and adult divisions. Eligible entrants must be residents of Kansas and postmark their submissions by March 15. No topic restrictions are stated.
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Kansas Voices
Kansas
Winfield Arts Contest Seeks Unpublished Works
The Winfield Arts and Humanities Council invites entries for a contest based on literary merit. Submissions must be unpublished stories or poems, accompanied by an official entry form and a $3 fee per submission. Contact 700 Gary Suite A Winfield Kan 67156 or call 316 221 2160.
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Winfield Arts and Humanities Council
Gary
Suite A
Winfield
Kan
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