Photo archive for May 14, 2008
Maria Morales, 7, celebrates Cinco De Mayo with cotton candy. View photo
Emporia State shorstop April Huddleston (24) conects with the ball during ESU's 2-0 win over Winona State Saturday, May 10. View photo
Emporia State shortstop Andy Anderson, left, handles a throw from first baseman Caleb Williamson in the fourth inning as Central Missouri defeated ESU, 4-3, in the championship game of the MIAA Tournament on Sunday at Community America Ballpark in Kansas City, KS. View photo
Emporia State's April Huddleston leaves a message in the dirt outside the batter's box for her father every game. View photo
Emporia State's NIcole Bergley (6) slides into home off a bunt by Abby Smith o score the tying run during the second game against Winona State. ESU went on to defeat Winona State, 9-1, in five innings to win the NCAA North Central Regional Division II championship game, earning the Hornets a spot in the College World Series. View photo
Emporia State high jumper Craig Saaleld competes during ATG Sports Last Chance Qualifier on Saturday at Witten Track in Welch Stadium. Saalfeld provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships with a jump of 6 feet, 8 3/4 inches. View photo
Most of the 14 high school seniors who had applied for the Reeble’s Country Mart Scholarship. Each received checks for $500 this morning from Bob’s Super Saver, which now owns both Country Mart stores and Price Chopper store. The lucky students are, front row, from left, Jamie Hollern, Brianna Sage, Briana Alvarado, Kylie Miller and Breanna Williams. In the back row are Cody Barrett, Megan Woods, Trey Stead, Harrison Stone, Tyler Anliker, and LeAnn Mascow. (not pictured) Jessica Decker, Farren Preisnen, and Chelesea Scfroder. View photo
Emporia High's Sadie Webb, seated at left, signs a letter of intent on Monday to play basketball for the Pirates of Independence Community College next season. Seated with Sadie is her mother, Rebecca Webb. Independence Community College coach Tony Turner, left, and assistant coach Mark James are shown standing. View photo
Emporia High's Jenifer Lechien signs a letter of intent on Monday to be a cheerleader at Pittsburg State, as EHS cheer coach Tara Henton, left, and Jennifer's mother, Sylvia Lechien, look on. View photo
Donna Sanborn touches the Braille American flag after receiving it in a ceremony Tuesday at Emporia Chrisian School. She has been blind for seven years. View photo
Workers have begun the dirt work on the site of the new Emporia State Federal Credit Union branch near 24th Avenue and Industrial Road. View photo
Trinidad Garcilazo and Serjio Cervantes watch the action Sunday at the 10th Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival. View photo
Marchers hold pictures of the Virgin Mary during the 10th Annul Cinco De Mayo Festival on Sunday in Las Casitas Park. View photo
Lougene Marsh chats with online readers about Emporia's Health Department. View photo
Emporia State’s April Huddleston leaves a message in the dirt outside the batter’s box for her father every game. View photo
Emporia State’s April Huddleston celebrates with her half-sister, Hannah Schreiner, 3, after ESU won the NCAA Division II North Central Regional last Sunday. View photo
Chase County’s Cole Starkey, foreground, celebrates as teammate Brian Palermo (5) slides into home during the second inning of Tuesday’s Regional championship game against Humboldt in Cottonwood Falls. Chase County won 11-0 to receive a bid to the State Tournament. View photo
Chase County's Johnny Lang (7) slides into home ahead of the throw to Humboldt pitcher Andrew Whitaker (15) after a wild pitch during the Regional championship game on Tuesday in Cottonwood Falls. Chase County won, 11-0, and will go on to the State Tournament. View photo
Chase County’s Shawn Talkington releases a pitch during the Regional championship game against Humboldt on Tuesday. Talkington struck out 10 and allowed just one hit in Chase County’s 11-0 victory. View photo
Austin Jacob Umana, 6, is crowned this year’s Cinco De Mayo Festival Little King. View photo
Emporia High’s Bailey Sosa, right, goes up against Salina South’s Veronica Guzman for a header during Monday’s game at TRYSA. EHS won, 3-0. View photo
Emporia High forward Jordan Sosa (8) makes a pass past Salina South's Jessica Deaner (12) during Monday's game. EHS won, 3-0. View photo
Emporia High’s Bren Fisher watches his approach shot to the ninth green during the Class 5A Regional golf tournament at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course on Monday. Fisher carded a 5-over 76 to win the individual title and lead the EHS golf team to the tournament championship and a State Tournament bid. View photo
Emporia High’s Fletcher Harder lines up a putt during the Class 5A Regional at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course on Monday. Harder carded a 7-over 78 to finish second individually. View photo
Emporia High’s Matt McAnarney watches his approach shot to the ninth green during the Class 5A Regional tournament at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course on Monday. View photo
Work continues on removing an earthen berm at Hill's Pet Food on East Logan Avenue near Weaver St. Monday, May 12. View photo
The Pallets Plus building on south HWY 99 Tuesday, May 13 View photo