Rahlee Colwell, is a sen- job. Her favorite part is ior at South Haven High School and in her third year as a lifeguard at the Wellington Family Aquatic Center. She decided to become a lifeguard because her Aunt Jami encouraged her to try the experience for a good, fun summer working with some of her best friends and “making memories”.. What has she learned from the experience? “The WFAC has taught me how to be patient and how to work with the commum
Beloved former Wellington High School science teacher, Al Melichar, recently completed a monumental art project spanning the size of two football fields to honor the memory of his wife and brother, both of whom passed away from Alzheimer’s.
Hey! Did you know what this week’s item was or did you have to take a shot in the dark? Well, I may have thrown you off a bit as at a first glance it looks like a large caliber round of ammunition. However, the tip is removable and it has a lighter underneath. This piece is known as a form of “trench art”.
The University of Kansas has announced that the following Wellington students have earned Honor Roll distinction for the Spring 2024 semester. Riley Anderson, School of Engineering Laney Clift, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Jax Cornejo, School of Architecture & Design Trey Greenlee, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Abbigail Smith, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Congratulations! .
More than 2,380 students completed 2,645 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in Spring 2024. Undergraduate students who attained a GPA of 3.9 out of 4.0 received the Summa Cum Laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the Magna Cum Laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the Cum Laude distinction.
Paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures lined the walls of the Community Room in the Wellington Public Library as part of the Kansas Wheat Festival Downtown Art Exhibit. To open the show, an exclusive preview was held for Chamber members, artists and their families on Tuesday, July 9th.
Were you able to get a step ahead knowing this week’s item? This is a foot-shaped stand made of wood used for darning socks. Due to the current low cost and easy access to socks, we no longer rely on nearly obsolescent tasks such as darning.
Trigger Guard hosted the Kansas Wheat Festival Cowpoke 3 Gun Shootout on Sunday. Eighteen cowboys competed for bragging rights and spectators enjoyed the show.
The Perplexing Puzzle contest, hosted by the Cowley College Golden Tigers on the Sumner Campus, saw sixteen teams of 3 to 6 members compete for the title of top puzzlers! The challenge? A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle with a County Fair theme, which aptly included tractors, tents and a Ferris wheel. The 1st Place winners, team “Lovely Ladies,” finished their puzzle in an astonishing 1 hour and 57 minutes.
