Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. For the second month in a row, the Board room of the River Bend School District had to be relocated to accommodate a larger number of guests. The March Board meeting visitors had focused their comments and concerns on the selection of books,
Following a two years’ absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, Morrison High School’s Junior/Senior Prom made a joyous return to 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. “Moonlight Masquerade” Grand March began promptly at 4:00 p.m., with Trent Bush as Master of Ceremonies and Teacher Julia Deter back
Brian Bartoz wrote this feature. Twenty-one students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. Students were selected based on four criteria: academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); leadership in school and community activities;
Coach Brian Bartoz wrote this feature, and Steve Siefken took the photographs. Members of Morrison’s Masonic Lodge (Dunlap Lodge #321) celebrated a successful season of Scholastic Bowl competition, during a pizza supper and awards night for Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl students, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Wade Kaufman, who
On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the Editor asked Brian Bartoz to explain his involvement in the preparation of 1500 plastic eggs, in advance of the annual Kiwanis/Key Club Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, April 9. Bartoz teaches Driver Education and American Government and is the Scholastic Bowl Coach at Morrison
As their 5th annual fundraiser, Morrison High School Cheerleaders will prepare and hide eggs for your children or grandchildren. Eggs are available to families in the Morrison School District. The deadline to order is Friday, April 8, 2022. Click here to order: www.eventbrite.com. If you do not have youngsters in
Rotarian Mick Welding submitted this press release. “Our Students of the Month are Macy Williamson and Brady Wolf. Congratulations!” Macy Williamson Macy is the daughter of Larry and Judy Heath. She is a Senior at MHS. Macy is actively involved in Student Council, Key Club, and the B.L.I.N.D. program, where
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. Sisters Shelby and Camryn Veltrop of the Morrison Fillies Basketball team each earned First Team All-Area, as selected by Sauk Valley Media. The sisters, Camryn (Freshman) and Shelby (Junior), are the daughters of Kelly and Todd Veltrop. They were joined on the First
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photo. Joined by his parents, Beau Brackemeyer, Morrison High School Senior, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, signed a commitment to attend Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA. Beau will compete in Track under the supervision of Coach Tyler Mulder. Shown
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The River Bend School Board of Education held its scheduled Monday, March 21, 2022, meeting with an Agenda of limited Action Items. It opened with student achievement recognitions. Middle Schoolers Mason Kuebel (right) and Tolan Meyers (left) were congratulated by the Board for
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education met Monday, March 21, 2022, without Board members Brian Witt and Dustin Damhoff. Approval of the Consent Agenda opened the session. Included were approval of monthly invoices submitted and presentations of Activity reports
The following Morrison Junior High students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Third Quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Caylee Bramm, Sophie Damhoff, Owen Ewoldsen, Bryar Kuehl, Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Johanna Plemons, Ava Robbins, Alexander Weston, Cael Wright. 6th Grade Honors – Lillie Baima,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photograph. The Agriculture program at Morrison High School returned to the curriculum five years ago. It now proudly salutes the accomplishments of one of its students. Senior Dakota Houzenga, daughter of April and Kevin Houzenga, recently was notified of her
Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will have a two-hour late start, on Friday morning, February 17, 2023. The morning Pre-K classes are cancelled, as are classes at the Whiteside County Area Career Center in Sterling, IL.
The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2021-2022 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 and Above Honor Roll Class of 2022: Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Hailey Kozovic, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Samuel