Category: Bonner Springs

Several Wyandotte County students to receive degrees from Emporia State

Several Wyandotte County students are on the fall graduation list at Emporia State University.

Undergraduates will receive their degrees at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at White Auditorium, Emporia; graduate students will be hooded at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall on the Emporia State campus.

Students from Wyandotte County who are candidates for degrees include:

• Elizabeth K. Fanning of Bonner Springs, Kan., with a Master of Science degree in master teacher with a concentration in elementary.

• Katie Marie McGlinn of Bonner Springs, Kan., with a Master of Science degree in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in curriculum lead concentration/pre k-12.

• Joy Lynn Brown of Edwardsville, Kan., with a Master of Science degree in instructional design and technology.

• Kelly K Chastain of Kansas City, Kan., magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary education.

• Rebecca Lynn Coffman of Kansas City, Kan., magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in art.

• Guangyi Gao of Kansas City, Kan., with a Master of Arts degree in biology with a concentration in microbial and cellular biology.

• Erickia Rashondra Grant of Kansas City, Kan., with a Master of Science degree in master teacher with a concentration in elementary.

• Samantha Erin Jacob of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.

• Corey Joseph Johnston of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in physical education and health education.

• Tola Lawal of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree with a minor in sociology.

• Kendall Marie Lee of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Science in educadtion degree in elementary education.

• Francene Teresa Lopez of Kansas City, Kan., cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in educationdegree in elementary education.

• Jalessa Latrice Lorick of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

• Lacy Janae McIntosh of Kansas City, Kan., with a Master of Science degree in special education with a concentration in teaching of gifted.

• Dawna Ofstehage of Kansas City, Kan., with a Master of Library Science degree with a concentration in librarianship for children – young adults.
• Samantha Gail Osiek of Kansas City, Kan., cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary education.

• Dora Isela Sandoval of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary education.

• Hilaire Rose Spears of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary education.

• Dawn E Todd of Kansas City, Kan., cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary education.

• Kendall Wallace of Kansas City, Kan., with a Master of Science degree in instructional design and technology.

• Leesa Lyn White of Kansas City, Kan., cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in education in elementary education.

• Tamika Skaun’ta Williams of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary education.

• Cosette Millbern Wilson of Kansas City, Kan., with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary education.

Kansas Regent Zoe Newton of Sedan will give remarks during both ceremonies. James Persinger, psychology professor and 2015 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor, will address the undergraduates.

For those unable to attend, both ceremonies will be streamed on the Internet live. The link for the live stream as well as other information can be found online at www.emporia.edu/commencement.

Santa Express to be Dec. 5 at Ag Hall

The Santa Express and 5K run is planned at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.

The 5K run will kick off the holiday at the Ag Hall’s train depot. There also will be a 1K walk.

For more information, see www.aghalloffame.com/santas-express-5k-run/.

Santa’s Express 5K supports the living history education at the Agricultural Hall of Fame and the restoration of the historic structures.

December events at the Ag Hall include kids getting their pictures taken with Santa in the train depot and riding the trail at the Ag Hall.

There will be reindeer games, cookies and hot chocolate in the barn.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12; and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13.

Bonner Springs, Edwardsville to have tree lighting ceremonies tonight

Bonner Springs and Edwardsville are planning Christmas tree lighting ceremonies tonight.

Bonner Springs will hold the annual Candy Cane Christmas starting at 6:30 p.m. with a parade. The parade will travel from 140 N. Nettleton to Oak Street, then Second Street, ending at Centennial Park.

The mayor’s tree lighting will be held immediately after the parade, estimated about 6:45 p.m. The Bonner Springs Elementary School Choir will perform holiday carols.

Held in conjunction with the activities will be the Feed His Lambs annual chili supper from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the community center gym. The cost will be $2 per bowl, with proceeds benefiting the Feed His Lambs programs.

After the lighting, Santa Claus will be in the community center gym to talk with kids. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided, and the choir will perform holiday selections.

Also in conjunction with the Candy Cane Christmas, Vaughn Trent Community Services will collect canned goods and nonperishable items to fill Christmas baskets for those in need.

Edwardsville has its mayor’s tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Edwardsville City Hall, 690 S. 4th St.

The Edwardsville Elementary School Choir will perform. Hot chocolate, cookies and treat bags will be available at the community center after the lighting ceremony.

Those attending are asked to bring a new or slightly used children’s book to donate to this year’s charity drive.

Parents may bring their cameras to take their children’s photos with Santa Claus.