KU Announces Summer 2002 Graduates Set for May 18 2003 Commencement
More than 850 students earned degrees from the University of Kansas after the 2002 summer session per the KU registrar. A single annual commencement is May 18 2003 with area graduates including Anthony Scott Erisman Amanda Marie Leitaker and Justin N Smith. Monikka Wilson of Rantoul received Pittsburg State Dean's Scholarship for the 2002 fall semester as a high school senior in the top 15 percent. Megan Gorton of Williamsburg attended the Hawaii USA Cheer Camp. sponsor Shannon HASSLER praised her in a nation top 100 ranking and thanked supporters.
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Rantoul
Pittsburg State
Central Heights
Megan Gorton
Williamsburg
University of Hawaii
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Gorton
Deadline nears for ACT registration
College-bound high school students have two chances to register before the October 26 test date. Postmark deadline is September 20 with late registration by October 4 for an extra fee. ACT assesses English, reading, math, and science and is used by colleges for admissions and placement.
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Like wow Linguist defends like as meaningful discourse particle
Temple University linguist Muffy Siegel argues that like is not mere filler but conveys meaning and serves several roles in speech. Her study traces its evolution from Beatniks to Valley Girls, noting its use as hedge, substitute for said, exaggeration cue, and storytelling filler.
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Muffy E.A. Siegel
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Molly Pardue
Devon
Soroptimist awards seek applicants in Ottawa KS
Soroptimist International of Ottawa begins accepting applications for three programs. The Violet Richardson Award honors girls ages 14 to 17 for volunteer action. Winners at club level advance to 29 region finalists with $1000 prizes and $2500 to a finalist's volunteer group. Other awards include Youth Citizenship and Women's Opportunity with varying levels and totals approaching $1 million yearly. Applications are via high school counselors or Carla Bienhoff at 1317 North Mulberry, Ottawa KS.
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Charter school test scores lag behind study says
A Brookings Institution review of 1999 2000 reading and math scores from 376 charter schools in 10 states finds charter students trailing public school peers by about a half to a full year overall. Urban charters fared roughly the same, while suburban and rural charters scored much lower.
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