The Mirror / Schools and education

Association taking applications in journalism, communications, political science: March 10, 2010; The Kansas County Clerk’s and Election Officials Association is taking scholarship applications from students who are majoring in journalism, political science or communications.

Students make plea to Topeka: By Shawn Linenberger; 12:00 a.m., March 10, 2010 Updated 04:47 p.m.; Tonganoxie High School students are sending a message to Kansas legislators: cease cuts to funding for public education in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Honors list announced: March 9, 2010; Highland Community College has announced the scholastic honors lists for outstanding academic performance during the fall 2009 semester.
Tonganoxie school board agenda for March 8, 2010: March 5, 2010; Tonganoxie school board agenda for its regular meeting, March 8, 2010.
Science Olympiad heading to state meet: March 3, 2010; Tonganoxie Middle School students finished seventh overall at the Science Olympiad Northeast Kansas Regional Tournament on Saturday at Johnson County Community College.
After-prom dodgeball tourney is this weekend: March 3, 2010; Tonganoxie After-Prom, a project that provides students a safe, secure environment to further enjoy their prom night, will be playing host to two dodgeball tournaments Saturday and Sunday to raise money for the After-Prom party.
THS crooners set to sing in KCK: March 3, 2010; High school students from Turner, Tonganoxie, J.C. Harmon and Sumner Academy will join Kansas City Kansas Community College choirs in performing Faure’s “Requiem” at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick’s Church, 94th and State Avenue.
Students hope to get ‘MADE’: MTV searches for high-schoolers with big aspirations of self improvement; Austin Baragary; March 3, 2010; The halls of Tonganoxie High School were filled with weight-lifters, figure skaters, hip-hop dancers and boxers Thursday.
THS students audition for MTV show: By Mark Boyle; February 26, 2010; It isn’t every day your e-mail inbox includes a message from producers at MTV, but that was the case for Tonganoxie High School principal Jamie Carlisle.
THS students could become next stars of MTV’s ‘Made’ at auditions: Austin Baragary; February 24, 2010; Everyone has a dream. For some it is to achieve fame on the silver screen. For others it might be to win an Olympic medal.
Students at THS, TES form bond through mentoring program: By Benton Smith; February 24, 2010; Shane Lewis wasn’t crazy about reading. He was maniacal about rock and roll and really into wrestling. Reading? Not so much.
TNC residents, GCA students become pen pals: By Shawn Linenberger; February 24, 2010; Cards, a play and more.
THS students plan Valentine’s Day fundraiser: February 10, 2010; The Tonganoxie High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter is selling items for Valentine’s Day. Red, pink and white carnations are being sold for $1.50 each. A bag of chocolate kisses tied to a red heart-shaped helium balloon sells for $3.
VFW honors students for hero-related essays: Staff Reports; February 10, 2010; Students at Tonganoxie Middle School and Tonganoxie High School recently were recognized for their excellence in the Veterans of Foreign Wars annual essay competition.
McLouth’s king, queen candidates announced: Staff Reports; February 10, 2010; The McLouth High School King and Queen of Courts coronation will take place during halftime of the McLouth boys varsity basketball game Friday at the MHS gymnasium.

Point of View

Do you plan on attending the St. Patrick’s festivities Saturday in Tonganoxie?

I like seeing Tongie being festive and all dressed up for the occasion. Along with my family, I will be attending the parade, watching the Wild Women of the Frontier, snarfing up some corn beef and cabbage and listening to the pipes. I’m only Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, and sometimes the weekends before and after. The rest of the time, I’m Scottish and both cultures regard pipes as heavenly. To me, it is also a celebration of spring’s imminent arrival, and the green color carries that message, too.

— Jacque Admire

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