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The St. Thomas 8th Grade Graduation was held on Sunday, May 15th in the St. Thomas Church. Front: Abby Finn, Shay Bennett, Kody Bergbower, Hydi Bierman, Katie Bierman, Lucy Bierman, Megan Miller, Morgan Schafer Middle: Kylie Higgs, Sadie Iffert, Joslynn Pitcher, Conner Clevenger, Kahlin Michl, Allison Brummer, Peyton Willenborg Back:
It’s time once again for the back to school sports physicals with Sarah Bush Lincoln where all of the proceeds are donated back to local school sports programs.
The NCHS 2022 Graduation was held in the high school gym on May 14th. Sponsored by Pekin Insurance and Meyer Funeral Home
Summa Cum Laude Front Row: Left to Right: Kaitlyn Olmstead, Stephanie Brinson, Mabry Mitchell, Rylea Borgic. Second Row: Morgan White, Dryden Einhorn, Emma Kidwell. Magna Cum Laude: Front Row: Lucy Yager, Jalenna Hemrich, Kelsey Drury, Tara Larrison, Lydia Wilson. Second Row: Alexanndria Osborne, Makenna Kuhn, Jessilyn Hall, Amber Russell,
The Strong Girls and Strong Boys programs were completed when the girls and boys all ran a 5k. The fifth and sixth grade participating students and volunteer coaches were cheered on by family, friends, and their school mates as they ran from the grade school down to the Eagle Trail
The St. Thomas Spring Concert was held on May 11th. The kindergarten began with Skip To My Lou and The Bunny Trail. The first graders sang the Scooby Doo Theme Song and Piney Mountain. The second graders sang I’ve Got A Hippo in My Locker and Old Dan Tucker. The
The Pre-Kindergarten a.m. and p.m. classes at St. Thomas held their end of year performances and graduation on Tuesday, May 10th.
The annual Masonic Lodge Scholarship Banquet was held on Wednesday, May 11th at the Newton Masonic Lodge. See below for photos from the event: Photo Credit: Kenneth Hartke
Jasper County Junior High held their Spring Concert on May 10th, 2022. The Chorus performed: Lunar Lullaby, Seasons, and Shine Like Stars. The band performed: Drums of the Saamis, Escape Route, and Such Small Things. The Winter Drumline performed Billie Eilish Medley. Photo Credit: Amy Harris
NCHS held their annual pops concert on May 7th in the NCHS Auditorium. The theme of the concert was 80’s.The following are the songs performed. I Wanna Dance With Somebody NCHS Chorus Don’t You Forget About Me Johnathan Blecha One Promise Too Late Emma Duncan Seven Bridges Road Morgan Buerster,