Michaela Augustine, Edwardsville, Kansas, was initiated into Washburn University’s Chapter of Mortar Board Honor Society recently.
The honor society recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service.
Category: Education
Public hearing scheduled Tuesday on closure of Parker Elementary School
A public hearing has been scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, on the question of whether Parker Elementary School should be closed.
The meeting will be held in the third floor board room of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
Members of the public may make comments on whether the school should be closed at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. Parker School is at 3334 Haskell Ave.
The public may attend and participate.
The Kansas City, Kansas school board also has scheduled a regular meeting at 5 p.m. April 23 at the same location, 2010 N. 59th St.
An agenda for the regular meeting has been posted at www.kckps.org.
Edwardsville student participates in Webster University play
Kat Anderson of Edwardsville, Kansas, recently participated in a play presented at Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Students from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University recently designed, constructed and performed “Photograph 51” by Anna Ziegler. The play centered around Rosalind Franklin, a 20th Century scientist, and her efforts to map the contours of the DNA molecule.
Anderson is studying costume design at the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University.