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Southwestern Heights announces top graduates for 2019
Southwestern Heights wishes to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian of the graduation class of 2019. Dan Frisby, Principal, has announced Erika Carrillo, daughter of Jacob Carillo and Ruth Olvera, as valedictorian for the graduation class of 2019. Alexis Jacquez, daughter of Javier Marquez and Amanda Archuleta, was announced as salutatorian. These selections are…
Nursing director discusses need for hospital’s Pediatric Fundraising event
The Meade District Hospital will hold a giant fundraising carnival this coming Saturday. While fun for all ages will be the order of the day, the purpose of the fundraiser is a serious matter. Grace Kuhns, RN, the hospital’s Clinical Director for Patient Care Services explained that…
Motorcycle accident claims Fowler Couple
A beloved Fowler couple was killed Saturday afternoon, April 20, in a motorcycle accident near Medicine Lodge. Killed in the accident were 42-year-old Brandon Husband and his 43-year-old wife, Jennifer Lynn Husband. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident occurred in…
Meade Buffaloes
Thompson reps the Buffs at KS Relays
The Meade Buffaloes track had a good weekend, competing in the Holcomb track meet on Thursday leading up to the holiday weekend. More impressive for this weekend was the invitation for Ethan Thompson to compete at the Kansas Relays. This track meet is an invite only meet, and they…
MJH Track competes in Cimarron
The Jr. High track teams traveled to Cimarron this past week, despite high winds and the threat of storms. The Buffaloes still had a good day on the track though, competing against eleven teams at this meet. The seventh grade girls scored…
Fowler Goldbugs
Fowler Goes to Denver
By Savannah Bollinger
A Priority of Fowler school district that students highly value is the commitment to experiencing education outside of the school enviroment. This commitment came shining through on the recent three day field trip to Denver, Colorado, where students were treated to new opportunities not available in our area. 6th-12th graders at…
Goldbugs do well in season opener
The Fowler High School track team had their first track meet of the 2019 season last week in Ashland. The Goldbugs’ track team is large in number compared to years past, but like years past the team is full of talent. The girls’ team is compared of three athletes, Savannah Bollinger (Sr.), Chloe Bruckner (Jr.) and Hannah Masri (Jr.)…
FJH Track
The Fowler Jr. Goldbugs took to the track in Bucklin this past week, taking on the athletes from seven other schools. The sixth grade girls had a good day on their personal records. Veronica Garcia broke personal bests in the…
SWH Mustangs
SWHJH track competes in Cimarron
Despite some high winds and a slight threat of inclement weather, the Jr. Mustangs made the short trip to Cimarron to compete against eleven other teams. The seventh grade girls scored 16 points and placed…
SWH Track competes at Holcomb
The Mustangs competed in Holcomb the Thursday before the holiday weekend. This was a larger than average track meet with some large schools in attendance. The Lady Mustangs tallied 20 points at this meet, placing ninth overall. The Mustangs did….
