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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Remember the Bullpups: McPherson High honors state championship teams

MCPHERSON – When someone associates the two words “basketball” and “Kansas” together, the attention and focus is immediately directed to the excellence and tradition that is found at the University of Kansas. However, if people were to dig a little bit deeper into the state of Kansas they would find another basketball-rich community that is home to a school with a winning tradition of its own. That school would be the McPherson High School Bullpups.

Bullpup swimmers take third in league finals

ANDOVER, Kansas – The AVCTL swim meet seems to never disappoint for McPherson High School and this season was no exception, as the Bullpups claimed third place as a team on May 14 in Andover. The third-place finish at the meet was not the only cause for celebration for the Bullpups, as there were new state qualification and consideration times and a new school record.

Smoky Valley Girls Win CKL, Boys Finish 3rd

PRATT – It was a good day for the Smoky Valley track/field teams at the Central Kansas League Meet in Pratt on Thursday as the Lady Vikings won the team title and the Viking boys finished third. “I am more interested in how we compete, and the majority of our Viking athletes brought it to the meet today,” noted Smoky Valley head coach Jay Myers.

Teutons Win League Meet, Wildcats Third

REMINGTON – At the 10-team Heart of America League track/ field meet on Friday, the Inman won a league championship and Moundridge took third in the boys meet while on the girls side the Lady Teutons finished third and the Lady Wildcats placed ninth.

Area Schools Play Round 1 of Regionals

For the most part, the first round of the Kansas State High School Regionals is done for both baseball and softball and the five McPherson area schools had some successes and some defeats. In Softball, Both Canton/Galva and Moundridge scored wins while both Little River and Inman suffered losses on Monday.

2022 OMEGA Honorees

The McPherson Chamber established the OMEGA Award to recognize McPherson County 8th graders for making a difference by their courage, compassion, and services. We were honored to present the 2022 Outstanding McPherson area Eighth Grade Awards during the May Fete activities on May 11, 2022.

Leadership Alumni Lunch and Learn

If you have a passion for automobiles, or you are just curious about the 4-year Auto Restoration Program at McPherson College, join us on Tuesday, May 24th from 11:30-1:00. Sign up for this unique opportunity to tour the auto restoration facility on the McPherson College Campus and learn “cool behind the scenes” information! Cost includes lunch: $15 for Leadership McPherson Alumni or $20 for non-alumni. Please RSVP to the McPherson Chamber of Commerce by May 20th by calling 620-241-3303 email chamber@mcphersonks.org, or stop by our office at 306 N. Main, McPherson.

Anyone Can Lead

When I grow up, I want to be like the OMEGA honorees! When I read though the inspirational stories about the amazing youth in our community who are making a difference in so many ways, it made my heart happy. It is such a refreshing reminder about the good-hearted people all around us.