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FFA's Impressive 2010-2011 Year

The Scott Community High School FFA Chapter had a very impressive school year in 2010-2011.  Much applause to these young people and their agricultural efforts!

FFA Results 2010-2011

KU Honor Students

KU honored 16 high school seniors from four western Kansas counties on April 13, 2011. http://www.news.ku.edu/2011/march/30/khpscottcity.shtml

LAWRENCE - Students from five Kansas high schools were honored Wednesday, April 13, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment.  A total of 16 seniors from high schools in Greeley, Lane, Scott, and Wichita counties were recognized for their academic achievements and named Kansas Honor Scholars at a 6:30 p.m. dinner and program at the Majestic Theater, 420 Main St., Scott City.

The Kansas Honors Program celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Since 1971, the program has recognized 114,000 scholars, who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school senior classes and are selected regardless of occupational plans or higher-education goals. Each year, the KU Alumni Association and its volunteers host 41 programs that reach all 105 counties across the state.  During the ceremony, each student received an American Heritage Dictionary, in both hardback and electronic versions, presented by Michelle Miles, assistant director of Kansas programs for the KU Alumni Association.  David Johnston, director of marketing and Internet services for the KU Alumni Association, spoke to the students and their parents and guests.  Honored students were the guests of the alumni association and KU Endowment.

The Kansas Honors Program is made possible by KU Endowment and proceeds from the Jayhawk license plate program.

Those students honored from Scott Community High School were Christopher Davis, Emily Hess, Carl Minnix, Katelin Murphy, Miles Pearson, Kaleb Roemer, Kaitlyn Thornburg, and Kaytlin Whipple.

Josh Becker Wins County Spelling Bee

The Scott County Spelling Bee was won by Josh Becker!  Congrats to him!  Elizabeth Eikenberry took 2nd place, with Miguel Chavez in 3rd place.  Best wishes to Josh at the state competition.

Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 13-19 is known as Random Acts of Kindness Week. Scott County Extension and the Scott City Elementary School team up each year to promote this event. This week teaches the students the importance of being kind to others and gives them opportunities to do so.
The students begin the week with learning about what kindness is and how they can affect others with their acts. The students make a “kindness quilt” . On Tuesday, 15 February,we are asking each student to bring non-perishable foods or hygiene products (shampoo, etc..) to share with the Bread Basket. Wednesday the 16th is Pennies with a Purpose. We will collect pennies from all the students by classroom. The class that brings the most pennies will get to choose where the donated pennies will go. A local bank will count the pennies for us. Last time, we collected over $400.00 dollars!! That was donated to Sourks Vet. Clinic to help a local pet shelter for medical costs.
On Thursday, 16 February, we will hold a stuffed to donate unwanted, clean stuffed animals or toys. All the animals that are collected will be donated to the local emergency services and/or to the Child Advocacy Center to be given to children in need.
If you would like to contribute to any of these events, please give Carol Ann a call at the Scott County Extension Office at 872-2930.