Mallory Thompson was the recipient of the $500 PEO Scholarship during the Senior Assembly, May 16. Marylin Shumake presented the award at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Jace Midgett and Brylie Johnson were each awarded a $150 Difference Maker Scholarship during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 16. Kerri Matson presented the scholarships.

Korbyn Newberry and Ruby Stover received Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Scholarships in the amount of $150 each from USD 493 Instructor, Brandy Pierce during the 2025 Senior Assembly, May 16, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Chloe Rogers and Maddox Ochsner received the American Legion Award and Scholarship in the amount of $250 each from USD 493 Administrator, David Dainty during the 2025 Senior Assembly, May 16, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Kanyen Smith and Syler Schuberger each received an Internship Offer from Crossland Construction from Crossland Representative, Travis Sills during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 16.

Kenadie Carter received a $1,000 Optic Communications Scholarship from Jane Rhinehart during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium, May 16.

Emma Duling received a National FFA Beck’s Hybrids Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 from representative Cailynn Fedorkowicz during the May 16 Senior Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium.

John Parsons earned the Most Valuable Player Award and Bode Saiz received the WOW Award in Game 1 of the Kansas Cal Ripken 12U State Tournament, July 17, in Frontenac. The Columbus All-Stars took a big win, 18-1, over Fredonia in the tournament opener. Courtesy photo.

Titan Football holds junior high camp

Cal Ripken 10U State Runner-up