Submitted by Gehrig Koerner, Director of Marketing and Enrollment. Newman Central Catholic High School is proud to announce that its 2025 graduating class of 42 students has collectively earned over $3.3 million in scholarship awards, and the total continues to grow. This achievement reflects more than just academic excellence.
Every year at Honors Night, Morrison Athletic Boosters are honored to recognize individuals, who participated in three sports during all four years of their High School career. The individuals who accomplished this feat in 2024-2025 will be displayed on a poster in the High School Cafeteria. The student-athletes who
This weekend, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, offers an opportunity for the public to “Step Into Spring,” by visiting Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Children’s Art Show. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Morrison Junior High School will be transformed into a K-12 art installation.
Photos of Award recipients were taken by Biology Teacher and FFA Advisor Mrs. Toni Prombo. Honors Night was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the auditorium of Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Students were recognized and awarded for “numerous achievements in academics; extracurricular activities; athletics;
Christ Lutheran School will hold its annual Trivia Night to benefit the school, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The venue is at The Alchemy Ballroom (formerly The Mercantile), 117 W. Third Street, Sterling, IL. This year’s theme is “Back to the 90s.” Trivia Night features Trivia, a live Dessert
Morrison Rotary Club recognized Morrison High School Seniors Kenadi Hinrichsen and Austin Boonstra as February 2025 Students of the Month. Rotary President Stan Steines and High School Principal David Mills joined the students. Kenadi Hinrichsen is the daughter of Eric Hinrichsen and Marlene Buikema. She was involved with Student
Morrison Rotary Club honored Colton Bielema, left, and Hunter McNeece as April 2025 Students of the Month. Colton is the son of Brad and Amy Bielema. He participated in Football and Basketball for four years, Track three years, and Baseball one year. He is a member of National Honor
Editor’s note: Prom Co-Advisor Brian Bartoz, Social Studies and Driver Education teacher, submitted this report of the MHS Prom with photographs. The Editor was unavailable to cover the event. Morrison High School’s 2025 Prom, “Tangled: Light Up the Night,” was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Livengood’s Barn,
Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has awarded more than $1.3 million to 2484 Illinois Public School Libraries throughout Illinois. The grants, awarded in the spring of every fiscal year, support School Library services for Illinois students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. Resources and services provided
Morrison Athletic Boosters are looking for a Volunteer Concessions Manager for the 2025 fall Football season. Last year the Boosters provided over $25,000 to Morrison athletes. Profits from the concession stand directly support the athletes. If you have been interested in helping but weren’t sure what you can do,
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a portion of dine-in and drive-through purchases made at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., will benefit Morrison Music Boosters, to support the MHS Color Guard. Color Guard members, Coaches, and Music Boosters will be on site to assist
Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, announces its 3rd Quarter Honor Roll roster, for the 2024-2025 school year. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): BEAU BRACKEMYER, HAYDEN DRUIEN, BUCK HILL, WYATT HINRICHSEN, COLE MILNES, CINDY PELKA, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, JEG WEETS, AILEY WRIGHT, JHETT WRIGHT, COHEN
Morrison High School Educator Brian Bartoz prepared this press release and photos. Sixteen students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, during an evening ceremony in the high school’s auditorium. Students were selected for membership based on academic credentials
Listed are Morrison High School Honor Roll students, at the third quarter of the 2024 – 2025 School year. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2025: Madilyn Armitage, Austin Boonstra, Jett Decker, Allison Ferguson, Dawson Hepner, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Brooklyn Knouse, Lacey Lancaster, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearmon,
Our Rotary Club March 2025 Students of the Month are Morrison High School Seniors Madi Armitage and Alli Ferguson. Well done, ladies! Pictured left-to-right are Madi, Alli, and Rotary Club President-Elect Ellen Smith. Madi is the daughter of Leslie and Andy Harridge and Dan and Jessica Armitage. She has