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Columbus Unified High School Senior Students receiving the Great Gorilla Scholarship from Pittsburg State University Representative, Colin Coronado are: Darcy Garrett ($3,000), Kiara Goff ($1,500), Hunter Ruddick ($3,000), Trinity Green ($4000), and Austin Ash ($1,500). The scholarships were awarded at the CUHS Senior Assembly, May 15, at the high school gymnasium. Trinity Green also received a PSU Gibson Brunson Scholarship in the amount of $700.

Columbus Unified High School Senior Students receiving the Great Gorilla Scholarship from Pittsburg State University Representative, Colin Coronado are: Darcy Garrett ($3,000), Kiara Goff ($1,500), Hunter Ruddick ($3,000), Trinity Green ($4000), and Austin Ash ($1,500). The scholarships were awarded at the CUHS Senior Assembly, May 15, at the high school gymnasium. Trinity Green also received a PSU Gibson Brunson Scholarship in the amount of $700.

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Titans of the Week

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Friday, July 3, 2026
Pittsburg State UniversityMultiple scholarship earners from Pittsburg State University are:Gavin DePratt: Great Gorilla, $1,000; Alumni Legacy ScholarshipKatelyn Draeger: PSU Honors Scholarship, $6,000/year; Gibson Brunson, $700; PSU Math Honors Day Scholarship, $500; Alumni Legacy...
CCC Vocational Technical Certificates

CCC Vocational Technical Certificates

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CCC Vocational Technical Certificates

News Staff
Friday, July 3, 2026
Seven Columbus Unified High School Seniors completed multiple certifications through the Coffeyville Community College Vocational Technical School while attending CUHS.
Cali Carpino, placed first and Fallon Smiley took third in the 15-plus age division of the Columbus Junior Golf Tournament, June 4, as members of the Columbus Junior Golf Summer Program. Courtesy photo.

Cali Carpino, placed first and Fallon Smiley took third in the 15-plus age division of the Columbus Junior Golf Tournament, June 4, as members of the Columbus Junior Golf Summer Program. Courtesy photo.

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Southeast runners camp approaching

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Friday, July 3, 2026
Southeast High School and the Lancer Cross Country Team are hosting their second annual The Running Camp, July 17 and 18 at the Weir Church Camp.You can register for the camp with Lancer Head Cross Country Coach, Julie Jones between now and the day of camp.
Cooper Grundy placed fourth in the Columbus Junior Golf Tournament, June 4, as part of the Junior Golf Summer Program Schedule. Easton Long placed second behind top medalist in the 15 plus age division, Isacc Myers. The tournament was held at the Brush Creek Golf Course in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

Cooper Grundy placed fourth in the Columbus Junior Golf Tournament, June 4, as part of the Junior Golf Summer Program Schedule. Easton Long placed second behind top medalist in the 15 plus age division, Isacc Myers. The tournament was held at the Brush Creek Golf Course in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus hosts Jr. Golf Tourney

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Friday, July 3, 2026
The older age divisions of the Columbus Recreation Junior Golf Summer Program hosted a tournament, June 4, at the Brush Creek Golf Course in Columbus.The Junior Golf Program hosted golfers of all ages for the annual pre-summer clinic prior to the first tournament of the season.
Baylor Bowman and Lillian Hale punched their tickets to the AAU National Junior Olympic Track and Field Meet with qualifying performances at the Region 16 National Qualifier in Wichita June 25-28. Bowman will compete in the 80 Meter Hurdles and Hale will compete in the 8U Long Jump at the national meet, July 31-August 8 in Des Moines, Iowa. Courtesy photos.

Baylor Bowman and Lillian Hale punched their tickets to the AAU National Junior Olympic Track and Field Meet with qualifying performances at the Region 16 National Qualifier in Wichita June 25-28. Bowman will compete in the 80 Meter Hurdles and Hale will compete in the 8U Long Jump at the national meet, July 31-August 8 in Des Moines, Iowa. Courtesy photos.

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Bowman, Hale advance to Jr. Olympics

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Friday, July 3, 2026
Baylor Bowman and Lillian Hale have punched their tickets to the National Junior Olympics Track and Field Meet July 31 to August 8 at Drake Stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Theater camp set for Monday start

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Friday, July 3, 2026
A theater camp is being offered July 6-16 at the Columbus Unified High School Choir Room for students in the first through seventh grade this fall.CUHS Alumni, Mallory Thompson and Piper Hayes will lead the camp, Monday through Thursday starting July 6, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. daily.
Cami Carpino, placed second; Olivia Dainty, third; and Alaina Smiley, fourth in the girls 12-14 age division of the Columbus Junior Golf Invitational Tournament, June 4 at the Brush Creek Golf Course. The girls are members of the Columbus Junior Golf Program. Courtesy photo.

Cami Carpino, placed second; Olivia Dainty, third; and Alaina Smiley, fourth in the girls 12-14 age division of the Columbus Junior Golf Invitational Tournament, June 4 at the Brush Creek Golf Course. The girls are members of the Columbus Junior Golf Program. Courtesy photo.

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Junior Golf Program wraps season

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A group of young golfers completed their summer with the Columbus Junior Golf Program, Thursday.The season opened with a camp early in June where they worked hard to learn new skills, build confidence, and have a lot of fun along the way.

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KSHSAA moratorium begins

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Kansas State High School Activities Association summer moratorium began yesterday and runs through July 5. The seven day period as set by the Executive Board shall include July 4 where no school related athletic activities can be held.
Gary Davis, Official Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Gary Davis, Official Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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Davis inducted to Shrine Bowl HOF Class of 2026

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Gary Davis, long-time area referee from Chetopa was inducted into the Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame as part of the four-member, Class of 2026, May 6, at the Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame ceremony.
Titans attend Pitt State Camp

Titans attend Pitt State Camp

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Titans attend Pitt State Camp

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Friday, June 26, 2026
The Columbus Titan Football Team had 34 members participate in the Pittsburg State University Camp, June 15 at the PSU Plaster Center.
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