EDITOR’S NOTE: Each Friday, The Gazette salutes those who make Emporia and the surrounding area a better place to live and work. The following folks deserve a pat on the back ...
Ryan White, who went to New York to help restore power to those affected by Hurricane Irene. More than 2 million people were without power.
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow, who held Fiesta. The event raised money for scholarship programs for graduating seniors.
Brett Williams, who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts. He is the son of Jeff and Deb Williams.
Sigma Phi Epsilon and Alpha Sigma Alpha, who spent time raising funds for SOS Child Advocacy Center. They held a teeter-totter-thon to raise money.
The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia, which received accreditation through 2016 from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums..
Collin Kile and Morgan Thomsen, who were chosen as Madison High School Homecoming King and Queen.
Walmart, which donated $1,000 to 10 teachers at William Allen White School. The Teacher Rewards program invests $4.5 million for teachers to help offset cost of classroom expenses.