Billings is January Lion of the Month

At the January Columbus Lions Club meeting, Taryn Billings was recognized as the Lion of the Month. A member of LEO Club, Billings is also on the wrestling team, the soccer team, plays softball and was a member of the Powder Puff football team.

Central School showcases new amenities

During the open house at Central School in Columbus, attendees were able to view the new classrooms. More space and comfortable seating areas will no doubt be beneficial to the learning experience.

Bullard named to Washburn Dean’s List

Washburn University has announced its fall 2023 Dean’s List honorees. Kennedy Bullard from Columbus has been named to the list. Bullard is a 2023 graduate of Columbus Unified High School. She is the daughter of John and Shanell Bullard.

Despite negative associations, snails often in decorative arts

Snails have a lot of negative associations. Their slow movement makes them a symbol of laziness and inefficiency. They are garden pests, eating plants and oozing slime.

Southeast FBLA attend competition

Southeast Future Business Leaders of America attended the District I FBLA Competition at Pittburg State University January 23. Twenty-two students participated in break-out sessions while others were in the finals of their presentation events.

LCC announces top academic students

The following fulltime students have been honored for their academic achievements for the Fall 2023 semester at Labette Community College. Columbus students named to the President’s List include Alexis Scofield and Archer Dobkins.

Guest speaker at PEO meeting

A guest speaker was featured at the Chapter V PEO, Columbus meeting Thursday, January 17. The monthly meeting was also a celebration of Founder’s Day. Denise Hedges, Director of Leadership Development at Cottey College. Five members from Chapter BT, Baxter Springs also attended.

RSVP needed for Scottish Rite meet

All members of the Valley of Southeast Kansas Lodge of Perfection are asked to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting on Thursday, February 1at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Street, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Fall 2023 KSU honors

Kansas State University has announced semester honors for academic performance in the fall 2023 semester. The following students from Cherokee County have been named to the list. Mya Hamilton and Keegan Harris from Columbus and from Baxter Springs, Monica Tanner.

Dean’s List released by Missouri State

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. Michael Shepard from Columbus made the list. Shepard was among more than 5,100 students named to the fall 2023 dean’s list.