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Illinois State Scholars: Front Row: Left to Right: Emily Probst, Lucy Yager, Emma Kidwell, Mabry Mitchell, Rylea Borgic. Second Row: Dryden Einhorn, Mason Mulvey, Stephanie Brinson, Kaitlyn Olmstead, Emily Carr, Morgan White. NCHS Academic Foundation Awards: Front Row: Emma Kidwell, Anna Probst, Rylea Borgic, Stephanie Brinson. Second Row: Ben Meinhart,
The Newton Elementary School 5th and 6th grade band and chorus concert was held on Tuesday morning. The chorus began the concert by singing Amani Utupe, Play Ball, Quiet Sea, and More to Me. The 5th grade band then performed Surprise Symphony, Skip to My Lou, Southern Roses, Mexican Jumping Bean, Aloha
The fourth grade classes in Jasper County had the chance to learn about being safe in many different areas of their lives with Safety Day held by the University of Illinois Extension office. Throughout the day, the students learned about various topics such as fire safety, lawnmower safety, what goes
The NCHS Band and Choral Spring Concert was held on Sunday, May 1st in the NCHS Gym. The band began the concert by performing “With Each Sunset”, “Havana Nights” with soloists Brayden Line and Lucy Yager, “Southern Hymn” with soloist Wyatt Black, and “Imaginarium.” The chorus then performed “Truth”, “Tell My
Stephanie Brinson, daughter of Larry and Sheryl Brinson, will be attending Olney Central College on a music scholarship where she will perform in the instrumental section of the department playing the flute. During her time at NCHS Stephanie has been a part of the following: Marching band- 4 years, Pep
Lucy Yager, daughter of Mike and Kelly Yager, will be attending Olney Central College on an instrumental music scholarship in the fall where she will play the clarinet. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of school) have you been in during your time at
The Jasper CEO was held on Wednesday, April 27th at West End Reception and Events. At the trade show, each CEO student presents their business to the community and has the opportunity to sell their goods and/or services.
Aidan Seyferth son of Jamie Wilson Hayden Shamhart-Williams son of Clayton Williams and Kimberly Shamhart Kaylee Shepherd daughter of Nicole Houser Brendan Shurman son of Rick Cook and Crystal Cook Daniel Spiker son of Eric Spiker and Marla Spiker Andrew Tarr son of Dr. Brett Tarr and Lori Tarr William
Jasper County Soil &; Water Conservation District 1403 Clayton Ave Newton, IL 62448 618-783-2319 ext. 3 Contact: Lisa Holland Poster Contest Winners The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored their annual 5 th and 6 th grade poster contest. The theme for this year was Healthy Forests, Healthy
The Newton FFA held their annual banquet on Thursday, April 21st in the NCHS Gym. Throughout the banquet awards were given, officers and seniors were recognized, and new officers were installed.