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Alaina Smiley placed first and Olivia Dainty placed second in the girls 9-11 division of the SEK Junior League Golf Tournament at the Katy Golf Course in Parsons, Thursday. Courtesy photo.

Alaina Smiley placed first and Olivia Dainty placed second in the girls 9-11 division of the SEK Junior League Golf Tournament at the Katy Golf Course in Parsons, Thursday. Courtesy photo.

Smiley wins at Parsons

Titan Senior, Jace Midgett, was recognized during Senior Night Ceremonies at Bomber Field in May. Jace is a four-year member of the Titan Baseball Team. He was escorted by his dad, Joey Midgett; brother, Ethan Midgett; mom, Kandi Midgett; and sister, Jasmine Wininger.

Titan Senior, Jace Midgett, was recognized during Senior Night Ceremonies at Bomber Field in May. Jace is a four-year member of the Titan Baseball Team. He was escorted by his dad, Joey Midgett; brother, Ethan Midgett; mom, Kandi Midgett; and sister, Jasmine Wininger.

Titan Baseball Seniors recognized

Alaina Smiley placed first and Cami Carpino finished second in 9-11 girls division of the SEK Junior Golf League opener, Tuesday, at Oswego.

Alaina Smiley placed first and Cami Carpino finished second in 9-11 girls division of the SEK Junior Golf League opener, Tuesday, at Oswego.

Young golfers open at Oswego

Members of the Columbus Junior Golf Program opened their 2025 season at Oswego, Tuesday. The 11 and under age groups began their season at the Oswego Golf Course.
Columbus Junior Golfers, Cali Carpino, Fallon Smiley, and Tyler Kirk placed first, second, and fourth in the girls 12-14 age group at the Columbus Tournament held Tuesday on their home course at the Brush Creek Golf and Grill. Mary Mall, Parsons placed third. Courtesy photo.

Columbus Junior Golfers, Cali Carpino, Fallon Smiley, and Tyler Kirk placed first, second, and fourth in the girls 12-14 age group at the Columbus Tournament held Tuesday on their home course at the Brush Creek Golf and Grill. Mary Mall, Parsons placed third. Courtesy photo.

Columbus Rec hosts Junior Golf tournament

The Columbus Recreation Commissioner hosted the first SEK Junior Golf tournament of the season for the local Junior Golf Program, Tuesday at the Brush Creek Golf Course.Forty-five golfers from Southeast Kansas competed in the 11 and older age groups with boys and girls divisions.
Hailey Ediger, Senior Pitcher Class 3A All-State Second Team

Hailey Ediger, Senior Pitcher Class 3A All-State Second Team

Lady Titan All-State selections

The Kansas Softball Association has released their post-season selections for Class 3A All-State honorees.Four members of the Kansas Class 3A Regional Runner-up Lady Titan Team were named to the lists for the 2025 season.
Brylie Johnson received the Columbus Cares Columbus Community Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $500 at the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. The presentation was made by Kelly Walters, USD 493 Title 1 Reading Specialist.

Brylie Johnson received the Columbus Cares Columbus Community Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $500 at the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. The presentation was made by Kelly Walters, USD 493 Title 1 Reading Specialist.

Titans of the Week

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Four Columbus Seniors were awarded the Columbus Community Foundation Maureen Paulsen Scholarship during the Senior Assembly, May 16 in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. Brandon Stice, Anna Head, Mallory Thompson, and Kanyen Smith each received a $1,000 scholarship, presented by Kelly Walters, USD 493 Title 1 Reading Specialist.

Four Columbus Seniors were awarded the Columbus Community Foundation Maureen Paulsen Scholarship during the Senior Assembly, May 16 in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. Brandon Stice, Anna Head, Mallory Thompson, and Kanyen Smith each received a $1,000 scholarship, presented by Kelly Walters, USD 493 Title 1 Reading Specialist.

Maureen Paulsen

Mallory Thompson received the Columbus Community Foundation 1986 Friendship Scholarship in the amount of $500 at the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. Mallory also received the Charles and Jane Maxwell Memorial Columbus Community Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Kelly Walters, USD 493 Title 1 Reading Specialist made the presentations.

Mallory Thompson received the Columbus Community Foundation 1986 Friendship Scholarship in the amount of $500 at the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. Mallory also received the Charles and Jane Maxwell Memorial Columbus Community Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Kelly Walters, USD 493 Title 1 Reading Specialist made the presentations.

1986 Friendship Charles and Jane Maxwell

Ashlyn Ash received the Dorothy Jackson Columbus Community Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 at the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. The presentation was made by Kelly Walters, USD 493 Title 1 Reading Specialist.

Ashlyn Ash received the Dorothy Jackson Columbus Community Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 at the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. The presentation was made by Kelly Walters, USD 493 Title 1 Reading Specialist.

Dorothy Jackson