Pomona FBLA week highlights youth business focus and service
Pomona High School Future Business Leaders of America celebrated National FBLA Week February 10 to 14 with student activities, a blood drive, and Valentine printouts linking students for matches and best friends to benefit the March of Dimes. Senior Chelsey Bloomer serves as district vice president and helped host a district contest. Kansas FBLA members prepare for the state conference March 27 28 at Emporia State University aiming for national qualification in Dallas. Jessica Coen of Franklin County will attend the National 4-H Conference in Chevy Chase Maryland March 29 to April 5 and plans to bring back ideas to Kansas programs through interchanges and improved communication.
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Neosho County offers CNA class at Ottawa campus
Neosho County Community College will offer a certified nurse aide class at the Ottawa campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 13 to May 13, 5 to 9 p.m. The 90-hour program, approved by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, yields five college credits and leads to a state CNA exam. Instructor is Mary Gedrose, RN. Cost is 320 dollars, includes tuition, fees, insurance and state exam. book about 48 dollars. For enrollment info, call Tracy Rhine at 1-800-729-6222 ext 262.
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Anderson County
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Baker instructor wins state fellowship
Five Kansas artists will receive Kansas Artist Fellowships of $5,000 each from the Kansas Arts Commission on Tuesday in downtown Topeka. Lori Lee Triplett of Overland Park, an adjunct Baker University theatre professor, co founder and Heart of America Performing Arts director, is among the recipients. Sluder wins Elks essay contest and Wellsville High School receives lodge scholarship.
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Center helps young dancers find a path to the stage
A profiles COCA in University City where 18 year old Brian Moore and about 30 others train in a pre professional program. The center provides free lessons and gear, nurtures talents who join major companies, and supports families with tutoring, transport, and outreach.
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New York City
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St. Louis
COCA
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Washington University
Center
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Riven
Urekata
Lisa” Grinston
Hyde Park
North St. Louis
Grinston
Maine teachers warned about antiwar talk in class
In Portland Maine teachers were urged to handle Iraq discussions carefully after complaints that antiwar remarks upset children of soldiers. The Maine Education Department warned staff to maintain civil discourse and present varied views while defending soldiers’ families. Senators Collins and Governor Baldacci criticized any implication that military families erred and called for sensitive handling.
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Anderson County Scholars Bowl Team Places Second at State
The Anderson County High School Scholars Bowl team earned second place at the state contest on February 15 at Wellington High School. Assistant coach Marilyn Noonan called it the team's highest finish after many state appearances. Team members included seniors Matt Uhler and Eric Bummel, junior Caleb Coltrane, and freshmen Zach Robinson and Mary Sue Shilling, led by head coach Peggy Tholen.
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Caleb Coltrane
Zach Robinson
Mary Sue Shilling
Peggy Tholen
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