Posts Tagged ‘High School’

High School students reveal wonders of Jewish Tabernacle

by Jack Minor –   Students of biblical history have a unique opportunity this week where they can see and learn from a group of high school students about one of the most important items in the Old Testament.   The book of Exodus devotes 16 chapters to the Tabernacle, a portable temple which the [...]

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District 6 to receive booklet on religious liberty

by Jack Minor –       School districts in America, including District 6 will be receiving a booklet advising them of the religious rights of students.       Liberty Counsel, a group that defends the religious rights of individuals announced last Friday that they were sending 99,750 copies of the Patriot’s handbook of [...]

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D6 students have chance to “jump ahead” during summer classes

by Jack Minor – Students in Greeley/Evans schools will have an opportunity to advance one full year in a subject area this summer as part of a new program provided by the district this year. The program offers opportunities for High School students in three areas, accelerated learning, skill development and credit recovery. Students taking [...]

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School rejected faith-based student’s community service

Said only secular service allowed by Peter Grady – The Alliance Defense Fund is helping an honor student in Alexandria, Virginia after she was denied community service credit because her volunteering was faith-based rather than secular in nature. Matt Sharp, litigation counsel with the ADF, says his client, 17-year-old Sarah Stites, is claiming discrimination because [...]

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District 6 “bans” sodas from school lunchrooms

by Jack Minor – Parents have expressed concerns over a recent notice advising them not to allow their children to bring sodas to school. In a recent newsletter, parents were told that as, per a policy passed by the school board last October, “soda is no longer allowed in the cafeterias at the elementary and [...]

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Blame for failing schools in District 6 lies on leadership, not students

School Board fails again – Maybe students need to ‘Occupy’An opinion in support of students by Craig Masters After reviewing performances of the schools and the December District 6 school board meeting, I submitted an op-ed calling for the board to immediately fire Superintendent Lang and set the priority of the district away from its [...]

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Obama statement on compulsory attendance raise red flag among homeschoolers

Calls for states to force all teenagers to remain in school until gruaduation or age 18 by Matt Lacy – President Obama’s call to states to curb dropout rates by forcing students to remain in high school until they graduate has raised concerns among homeschoolers. In the President’s State of the Union message Tuesday evening, [...]

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Judge rules that “blogger” not a journalist, given $2.5 million fine

Crystal Cox by Peter Grady – An Oregon judge has ruled a “blogger” in Montana is not protected by shield laws  from revealing sources because she  is not considered a journalist. Crystal Cox, a blogger from Eureka, Mont., was sued for defamation after posting online that an Oregon lawyer acted criminally during a bankruptcy case. Attorney [...]

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Greeley West High School presents “To Kill a Mockingbird”

Staff Reports –   Greeley West High School Theatre presents the classic play, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19.   This powerful drama, based on the 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, still prods our national moral conscience to this day.    The Greeley West production is told from the point of view [...]

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Greeley Central High School presents “The Miracle Worker”

Staff Reports – Thespian Troupe 657 and the Arts Magnet Program at Greeley Central High School present “The Miracle Worker” Nov. 10—12 at 7:30 p.m.   The play tells the incredible story of Annie Sullivan and her efforts to teach Helen Keller how to understand and communicate within her blind and deaf world.  The play [...]

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No Thanksgiving says Massachusetts principal

By Craig Masters Principal Anne Foley of the John F. Kennedy public school in Somerville, MA has informed her staff that Thanksgiving is offensive and will not be allowed in her school. Other days that will not be allowed include Halloween, Columbus Day and others. District superintendent, Tony Pierantozzi, issued a statement to Fox News [...]

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Greeley Central HS hosts Andy Meyers CC Invitational

Monfort Park and Greeley Central HS played host to the Andy Meyers Invitational cross country meet Friday afternoon. The weather was ideal as 8 high schools and 10 middle schools from northern Colorado competed their boy’s and girl’s thinclads in 5k and 3k runs. The highlight of the high school meet was the outstanding and [...]

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Fritzler Maze theme strength of America, awareness ribbons

Media representation included teens from Roosevelt High School     by Jack Minor – The Fritzler Corn Maze is back this year with dual themes, acknowledging the various awareness ribbons worn by people as well as the strength of America. Glen Fritzler and his wife Pamela have operated the Fritzler Maze since 2000. Glen said [...]

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Francis O. “Fran” Towns

  May 12, 1935 – April 17, 2011   Francis O. “Fran” Towns, 75, of Greeley, died April 17, 2011 at Bonell Good Samaritan Center in Greeley.   He was born May 12, 1935 in Palco, Kansas to Clarence Almer and Ida May (Burgess) Towns.    The family lived in Kansas, and then moved to Evans when [...]

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Jessica Dawn “Jessie” Jerke

Jessica Dawn “Jessie” Jerke, 21 of LaSalle, Colorado went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2011.   She was born on November 13, 1989 in Greeley, Colorado, and delighted her parents William Harry and Jeannie Maurine (Randall) Jerke, every day of her beautiful life.   Jessie was a member of the [...]

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Richard “Dick” Rolfness

  January 3, 1933 ~ March 12, 2011 Residence: Greeley, Colorado   Richard “Dick” Rolfness of Greeley died Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Hospice of Northern Colorado Inpatient Unit.  He was born January 3, 1933 to Samuel and Eleanor (Manning) Rolfness, in Bremerton, Washington.   Dick grew up in Portland, Oregon and graduated from Jefferson [...]

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Claudia Mae Elliott

  January 6, 1939 ~ March 29, 2011   Claudia Mae Elliott of Eaton went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 29, 2011.  She was born on January 6, 1939 to Forrest Cleo and Margaret (Navratil) Kratzer at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado.   Claudia was reared and educated in Denver graduating from [...]

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Herbert Clifton Eala

Herbert Clifton Eala (Echohawk), 59, transitioned to the Spirit World on Wednesday January 20th, 2011 in Greeley, Colorado. He was born July 26th 1951 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Grace M. Valandra of St. Francis, South Dakota and Crescencio (Chris) E. Eala of Ilocos Sur, Philippine Islands.  After his father opened Chris Music in Fort Collins, [...]

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High School students get real life experiences building houses

Unfortunately, just not in District 6Story and photo By Jack Minor and Brett Reese Students of Great Falls and Charles M Russell High Schools in Montana are able to participate in a unique program that provides them with real life experience as they learn to build houses from the ground up. The 13 year-old program is a collaborative [...]

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Lawrence Delbert Kuhnke

December 10, 1921 ~ January 2, 2011 Lawrence Delbert Kuhnke, 89, of Greeley died Sunday, January 2, 2011 at North Colorado Medical Center after a short illness.  He was born December 10, 1921 to August E. and Minnie (Granzow) Kuhnke in Holyoke, Colorado. Lawrence grew up in Holyoke until the family moved to Castle Rock, [...]

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Board meeting agenda for Monday, Jan. 10

The Board of Education will meet Monday, Jan. 10, at the District 6 Administration Building, 1025 Ninth Ave. The agenda includes a public work session at 4 p.m., and a regular business meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The regular meeting will be televised live on Comcast Cable channel 16 in Greeley and Evans. 4 p.m. [...]

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Cecil J. Howard

Cecil J. Howard went to be with his Savior on Monday afternoon, December 20th 2010, in the pulmonary unit at North Colorado Medical Center. Cecil passed away with his wife, children, and close friends from the Mary Vialpando family at his side. During the 12 years following his miraculous recovery from meningitis/encephalitis in 1998, Cecil [...]

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Robin Jene Reed

February 15, 1975 ~ December 26, 2010 Greeley, Colorado Robin Reed of Greeley died December 26, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center.  Robin was born February 15, 1975 in Greeley to David L. and Donna J. (Ley) Reed. Robin was raised in Greeley and graduated from Greeley Central High School.  She worked as an office [...]

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Robin Jene Reed

February 15, 1975 ~ December 26, 2010 Greeley, Colorado Robin Reed of Greeley died December 26, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center.  Robin was born February 15, 1975 in Greeley to David L. and Donna J. (Ley) Reed. Robin was raised in Greeley and graduated from Greeley Central High School.  She worked as an office [...]

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Four high school students injured in crash

by Vanessa DominguezFour students from Northridge High School were in an accident Thursday morning. One is currently in intensive care in Denver, the other three remain at NCMC. The students are: Lucero Solis (driver) Gustavo Martinez Celinna Hernandez George Velazquez Share on Facebook

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William “Bill” A. White

William “Bill” A. White, 91, of Greeley went to meet his Heavenly father on  November 17, 2010 at Life Care Center of Greeley.  He was born on November 2, 1919 to Gus and Elizabeth (Sauter) White in Milliken, Colorado. He graduated from Milliken High School in 1937 and married Mary Stugart on June 3, 1964. [...]

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Florence Charlotte Johnson

Florence Charlotte Johnson, 98, of Greeley, died November 16, 2010 at the NCMC Hospice Inpatient Unit.  She was born April 14, 1912 in Peckham, CO to Oscar and Charlotte (Swanson) Johnson. Florence graduated from Gilcrest High School in 1931 and moved to Greeley in 1966.  She worked at Better Hearing Service from 1966 to 1993.  [...]

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Deanna Kathleen Yackey

Deanna Kathleen Yackey August 6, 1942 – November 12, 2010 Age: 68 Residence: Greeley, Co Deanna K. Yackey died on November 12, 2010 in Greeley Colorado from complications related to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born August 6, 1942 in Quinter, Kansas to Esther May Thacker.  After her mother died when she was three days [...]

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Judy Seery

Judy Seery, 67, of Greeley, died on November 7, 2010 at her home.  She was born September 27, 1943 in Windsor to Ralph Corbin and Etta Irene (Wilson) Nix. She married Michael E. Seery on July 15, 1963 in Las Vegas, NV. Judy graduated from Eaton High School in 1961 and attended Colorado State Teacher’s [...]

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Greeley-Evans | Weld County School District 6 November 8, 2010

Board meeting agenda for Monday, Nov. 8 The Board of Education will meet Monday, Nov. 8, at the District 6 Administration Building, 1025 Ninth Ave. The agenda includes a public work session at 3:30 p.m., a public comment period regarding the Union Colony Elementary Charter and West Ridge Academy Charter applications at 6 p.m., and [...]

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Ricky Lynn Kottwitz

April 26, 1966 – November 1, 2010 Ricky Lynn Kottwitz, 44, of Evans, died November 1, 2010 at his home in Evans.  Ricky Lynn was born to Donald and June (Patterson) Kottwitz on April 26, 1966 at St. Josephs Hospital in Denver, Colorado, along with his identical twin brother Ritchie Lee.  He was baptized in [...]

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Dianna G. Ferguson

Dianna G. Ferguson of LaSalle died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at her home. She was born December 14, 1961 in Greeley to Kenneth and Vernadean (Kuhlmann) Manweiler. She was reared and educated in Greeley, attending Trinity Lutheran School, she was a member and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. She graduated from University High School in [...]

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Weld County Sheriff’s Office Posse Queen for 2010-2011

Caitlin Anne Schwartz, 15, was chosen to be the Weld County Sheriff’s Office Posse Queen for 2010-2011. Caitie is the daughter of Tim Schwartz of Evans and LeighAnne Schwartz of Ft Collins and the granddaughter of Posse member Mary Schwartz. Caitie prepared and gave a public speech and demonstrated her riding abilities in the arena [...]

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Bert Larry Dewey

Bert Larry Dewey, 65 of Eaton, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1945 in Denver.  He was the son of Willard and Ruth (White) Dewey. Bert was raised on a farm near Galeton, Colorado and graduated from Eaton High School. He is survived by a step [...]

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Joan D. Ruppe

May 29, 1951 ~ October 7, 2010 Joan D. Ruppe of Greeley died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center.  She was born may 29, 1951 in Greeley to Kenneth and Millie (Cummings) Cline. Joan was raised in Eaton and Greeley.  She graduated from Greeley West High School in 1969. She was a [...]

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