Month: August 2014

Dedication ceremony set for Wyandotte’s new turf field

Wyandotte High School will hold a dedication ceremony for the new turf football and soccer field at its Roy Edwards Stadium at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 29.

The new Astroturf synthetic field was a summer project that took approximately six weeks to complete. Turf fields are much more durable than grass, require lower maintenance costs and offer increased playability for teams, according to district officials.

Following the ceremony, guests are welcome to stay to watch the annual Wyandotte Fall Sports Showcase, which will include a short scrimmage and introduction of the athletes and cheerleading squad.
– Story from Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools

KCK resident receives grant to study in England

Mia Richardson of Kansas City, Kan., has been awarded a Journey Grant from William Jewell College.

Richardson will leave on a journey to Oxford, England, during the 2014-2015 academic year to study political philosophy at The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Richardson was a junior studying Oxbridge institutions and policy during the fall semester at William Jewell in Liberty, Mo.

William Jewell’s Journey Grant is a distinctive experience that encourages exploration, discovery, adventure and change, anywhere in the world. Students who have completed their sophomore year may apply for a self-designed grant such as a research project, study-away experience, entrepreneurial opportunity, internship, civic engagement initiative or service project. Journey Grants are a minimum of $2,000, with the opportunity for additional funds awarded on a competitive basis.

William Jewell College is a liberal arts college located in Liberty, Mo.

KCKCC to offer community Spanish class

Do you have a desire to learn Spanish, but do not have the time to take a college course during the day? Kansas City Kansas Community College has the answer.

There is still time to register for KCKCC’s Community Spanish I class. The course is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 8 to 24.

This is a great class that will equip participants with the skills and confidence to communicate more effectively by learning and actively practicing basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation to greet, meet and assist Spanish speakers in the community. The class fee is $85 and includes all materials. There is no book fee.

This class will be held at the West State Plaza branch of KCKCC, just west of Big Lots at 75th and State Ave. It is a noncredit class. To register, visit KCKCC’s website at kckcc.edu. Select “Continuing Education Schedule” from the Programs drop-down menu. Select courses and the Community Spanish I class can be found under the Community Education section. Registration can also be completed by calling 913-288-7660.