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 ...
THE FLINT HILLS Technical College dental hygiene program, which was accredited by the American Dental Association.
F Organizers and participants in the Emporia Friends of the Zoo auction. The event raised $17,000 to help support zoo and educational programs.
F Michaela Reynolds, who was the winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award for Emporia High School. She received an award certificate, a pin and a $100 U.S. Savings Bond.
F Emporia High Girls basketball players Sadie Webb and Nichole Naab, who were named to the All-Centennial League team. Emporia was the only school to have two players named to the five-player squad.
F Tyson Foods, which is honoring the pledges that employees made to the United Way of Flint Hills fundraising campaign before the company was restructured.
Christopher White Walker
Editor & Publisher