Each Friday, The Gazette salutes those who make Emporia and the surrounding area a better place to live and work. Give these folks a pat on the back ...
EMPORIA HIGH SCHOOL art students Josh Zunigo, Amanda Roberts and Angela Finch, who had pieces selected for the National Scholastic Regional Art Competition.
• The city of Emporia, which celebrated its 150 birthday. The organizers did a great job.
• The Emporia High wrestling team, which qualified 11 people for the state meet. Jared Dakin, Justin Rose, Sal Tovar, Tavo Dikin, Zeb Peak, Logan Gaskill, Taylor Lee, Bryce Shaver, Mark Kolmer, James Sparks, and Josh Rodriguez will be competing at state this weekend.
• Joy Sloat, who was recognized as the 2006 Newman Regional Health Employee of the year. She has worked for the hospital since 1989 in the medical surgical pediatric unit.
• Dr. Michael Yost, who will move to Emporia in April to practice orthopedic surgery.
• Emporia State University, whose enrollment increased by almost 100 students over last spring’s enrolment.
sohawaiian2 (anonymous) says...
The teachers and students at Olpe Elementary, Olpe Junior High, and Olpe High schools deserve a huge pat on the back for achievement. All three schools received the Governor's Award for Academic Excellence on Thursday. I hope you will recognize them for this big, big accomplishment. Thanks.
February 23, 2007 at 6:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )