Pivotal moments shaping a grandfather’s life story
A Kansas high school project profiles Rev. Afton B. Oglesby, focusing on pivotal moments from childhood through adulthood. It tracks his mother’s illness, eye loss, a near accident, meeting his wife, and a life of faith, ministry, and writing, highlighting a grandfather’s enduring influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Newspaper Foundation
Kansas Press Association
Kansas Scholastic Press Association
Kansas Health Foundation
Marlene
Liberal
Kansas
Lawrence
Lord Jesus
HELPS
Fellowship International
Rev
Afton B. Oglesby
A Man Worth Looking Up To
A Kansas farm family story follows Jim Sharp who after a WWII Army service and GI Bill attendance at Kansas State University became a successful State Farm agent. His life, education, and values inspired his grandson to pursue college and future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Sharp
Kansas
Agriculnament & Ne Peece
State Farm Insurance
Kansas Farm Bureau
Jim Sharp
New York City changes a quiet life with a dream shoot
A high school student recalls a life changing phone call that led to a six girl national advertisement in New York City. The experience brings confidence, healing, and a lasting respect for small moments and care learned from her grandfather. The essay contrasts NYC glamour with lessons learned in a Kansas town and a memory that shapes future kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Nyc
Times Square
Nicole Eberhart
Baldwin City
O.k
Matt Wright Beats Leukemia After Courageous Battle
In Ottawa and Kansas City, Matt Wright faced acute lymphoma leukemia at age five. He endured chemotherapy at Children’s Mercy Hospital, spent months away from home, attended Camp Quality, and stayed in remission for years. Now eleven years later he remains cancer-free, with annual checkups and a grateful family cherishing each moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Wright
Williamsburg
Rachel
Luke
Matthew
Matt
Children
Mercy Hospital
Ottawa
Kansas City
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Camp Quality
Children's Mercy
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Jenna Oglesby
Alyson Fuller
Lincoln
ECKAN
Franklin County Community Center
Ina
Uidance
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Office of Civil Rights
Independence Avenue
Washington, D.C
Istese
Ra Wireless
Tana and Fees
T-Mobile
T-Mobile.com
Deutsche Telekom AG
T-Mobile USA
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