Scholastic Bowl Finishes Successful Season

Editor’s note:  This earlier press release was submitted by Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz. “Scholastic Bowl runs on Morrison Mustang intellectual horsepower,” Bartoz said.  “The more brain power we can harness, the greater our chances of success.” Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team delivered one of its strongest performances in

Bustos Announces $150,000 Award to Augustana College

On Monday, August 17, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will receive a $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), under the Research in Undergraduate Institutions Program.  The grant will be used to provide undergraduate students studying Physics with research experience vital to

Auditorium Fundraiser Nears Goal

On Friday, August 7, 2020, Morrison Junior High and Senior High School Director of Bands B. Tyler Sutton commented on fundraising efforts, for necessary sound equipment in the Auditorium. “We were able to place an order for the equipment we could afford from the donations we received last fiscal year. 

Donate to Auditorium Sound System

Editor’s note: Tyler Sutton supplied the choir photo, and Stephanie Briggs took the picture of the auditorium. For three years, B. Tyler Sutton has been Director of Bands at Morrison Junior High and Morrison High Schools.  As such, he is deeply invested in the Performing Arts of music and drama. 

Spring 2020 CCC President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Spring 2020 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Albany:  Baylee Gooch  Fulton:  Samantha Carpenter, Rikki King, Julia Lehman, Matt Reinhart, and Deidre Smith

Brandon Meier Named to Dean’s List

Brandon Meier, of Morrison, IL, was named to the Dean’s List at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL, for the 2020 Spring semester.  He was one of 290 full-time students to earn this distinction of attaining a 3.5 or above grade point average.

Clinton Community College Graduates 208 Students

Clinton Community College Graduation looked different in 2020 for the graduates due to the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing.  CCC students celebrated online with staff and faculty along with family and friends.  CCC President Brian Kelly shared a welcome and message stating, “In challenging times, our students

Morrison Institute of Technology Spring 2020 Graduates

Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is honored to announce our Spring 2020 graduates. Students received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology or Network Administration. All graduates are from Illinois unless noted.

Morrison Institute of Technology 2020 Academic Honors

Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce our Academic Honors for the Spring 2020 semester.  All students are from Illinois unless noted. Students named to the President’s List achieved a 3.90-to-4.00 Grade Point Average.  Students named to the Dean’s List achieved a 3.50-to-3.89 Grade

Parents Bring Prom to Tori Humphrey

What began on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, as a human interest story about Kent, Audrey, and Tori Humphrey of Morrison, IL, illlustrates a tribute paid by a creative, loving mother on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10.   Tori Humphrey misses her prom for Bi-County, the special education group. Tori ages

Legislators Offer Scholarships for Women to Return to Education

The Conference of Women Legislators (COWL), a bipartisan, bicameral, nonprofit organization of women Legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, announces the 2020-2021 Annual Scholarship Awards Program. COWL created the scholarship program as part of its mission to promote economic independence, community service, and leadership development. Scholarship applicants are required to

Morrison Competes in Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament

Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team competed in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament, in Bloomington, IL, on Saturday, March 7, 2020.  The team advanced to State following its first-place finish in the Masonic Sectional Tournament at Prophetstown High School on Wednesday, February 15. Morrison won two matches and

Bustos Announces Congressional High School Art Competition

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos invites high school students from across Illinois’s 17th Congressional District to submit their original artwork, for the annual Congressional Art Competition.  She will accept submissions through the deadline, Thursday, April 9, 2020.  Students are limited to one entry. Any high school student from Illinois’s 17th Congressional District