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 ...
LEBO HIGH SCHOOL football player Blake Jones, who was selected to the All-Lyon County League 8-Man football first team. Jones lead Lebo to an 8-2 record and State Playoff berth.
- Olpe High School volleyball players Kylie Haag and Megan Woods, who were named to the All-State tournament team.
- Brenda Barrows, Lori Gilligan, Holly Aranda, Lori Raney, Patti Lipson and Erin Meisel, who received cars from Mary Kay Cosmetics for their performance in sales.
- Daystar Manufacturing, which received word that its adjustable-height Launch Pad chair will be used by Houston Rockets basketball team.
- Area veterans, who were honored on Veterans Day for their service to our country.
- Emporia High School mathematics teacher Glenda Priest, who was named the 2008 Master Teacher of the Year award by the Emporia National Education Association.
- Emporia State University volleyball player Ting Liu, who was named the MIAA volleyball freshman of the year.
Christopher White Walker
Editor & Publisher