More than 600 students were candidates for undergraduate degrees during the May 17, 2014, commencement ceremony in White Auditorium in Emporia. Students from this area and their degrees:
• Candice Leann Brooks of Kansas City, Kan., bachelor of interdisciplinary studies degree with a minor in leadership.
• Regina Yvette Burnside of Kansas City, Kan., bachelor of science degree in elementary education.
• Caitlin Elizabeth Edmundson of Kansas City, Kan., bachelor of arts degree in English with a minor in creative writing.
• Cornelia E Holmes of Kansas City, Kan., bachelor of science in business degree in business administration.
• Shelley Lynn Jones of Kansas City, Kan., bachelor of science degree in elementary education.
• Lorenzo Antonio Marquez of Kansas City, Kan., bachelor of arts degree in modern languages and literatures with a minor in anthropology.
• Rachel Nicole Marshall of Kansas City, Kan., bachelor of science degree in communication.
• Bobby Lee McFarland of Kansas City, Kan.,bachelor of interdisciplinary studies degree.
• Shalyssa Antwanyce Mitchell of Kansas City, Kan.,bachelor of interdisciplinary studies degree with a minor in ethnic and gender studies.
• Jenni Anne Ova of Bonner Springs, Kan., bachelor of science degree in elementary education.
• Trinity Layne Standridge of Bonner Springs, Kan., bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre.
• Matha Vang of Kansas City, Kan.,bachelor of science degree in secondary English education.
• Pamela Renee Wyatt of Kansas City, Kan.,bachelor of science degree in elementary education.
Commencement speakers included Helen Van Etten of the Kansas Board of Regents. The commencement address was delivered by Ed O’Malley, president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center.
Category: Wyandotte County
Elementary school lunch menus
Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools
Monday, May 19
Corn dogs or yogurt, cheese and muffin, glazed carrots, celery sticks and grapes.
Tuesday, May 20
Chic’ penne with breadstick or yogurt, cheese and muffin, green beans, romaine salad and mango fruit cup.
Wednesday, May 21
Chicken quesadilla or yogurt, cheese and muffin, black bean salsa with chips, broccoli, cauliflower with ranch, and kiwi with strawberries.
Thursday, May 22
Sloppy Joe sandwich or yogurt, cheese and muffin, confetti fries, romaine salad, strawberry frozen fruit treat.
Friday, May 23
Max sticks with sauce or yogurt, cheese and muffin, baby carros with ranch, broccoli and cheese,and fruited Jell-O.
Other entrée alternatives daily: mini chef with roll or mini fruit salad with muffin.
Turner Public Schools
Monday, May 19
Manager’s choice, fruit and veggie bar.
Tuesday, May 20
Manager’s choice, fruit and veggie bar.
Wednesday, May 21
School’s out for summer.
Summer feeding program, breakfast and lunch, June 2-July 10, Mondays through Thursdays at Turner High School and Junction Elementary School.
Piper Public Schools
Monday, May 19
Chicken and waffles; corn dog, oven fries, broccoli with dip, orange smiles and fruit; turkey chef salad, peas, orange smiles, fruit and corn muffin.
Tuesday, May 20
Chicken nuggets; grilled cheese sandwich, garden salad, bean bake, pineapple, fresh fruit.
Wednesday, May 21-Thursday, May 22
Early dismissal.
Friday, May 23
No school.
Bonner Springs Public Schools
Monday, May 19
Chicken and waffles; corn dog, oven fries, broccoli with dip, orange smiles, fruit; turkey chef salad, peas, orange smiles, fruit and corn muffin.
Tuesday, May 20
Chicken nuggets; super nachos, garden salad, easy bean bake, pineapple, fruit; fajita chicken salad, bean bake, pineapple, fruit and tortilla chips.
Wednesday, May 21
Early dismissal.
Thursday, May 22
No school.
Faith news
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Grandview Christian Church, 8550 Parallel Parkway, is collecting canned goods for Help 3:17, a local food pantry.
“Scripture Study, Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling,” a regular weekly series facilitated by pastoral minister, Heather Neds, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. This weekly Bible study group is based on the upcoming scripture readings from the Common Lectionary. There will be time for reflection, sharing and journaling. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
“Dreams and the Spiritual Journey,” with Jane Maxfield, a four- part series, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, June 5-26, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Maxfield holds a certificate in projective dreamwork from the Marin Institute and has facilitated workshops for Elderhostel, retreat groups, arts, and women’s groups. Religious traditions around the globe and through the ages have recognized attention to dreams as a means of finding our path to wholeness and holiness. The techniques and tools explored in the four-session class include improving dream recall, recording dreams, discovering more of the multiple levels of meaning found in every dream, and experiencing the potential of working with dreams in a circle of support. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas will hold Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 26, at the following locations and times: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 38th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan., 9 a.m.; celebrated by the Rev. Michael Hermes; liturgical music by Ed Grisnik. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 126th and Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., 10 a.m.; celebrated by the Rev. John Riley. For more information, call 913-371-4040 (Kansas City area); email [email protected] ; or visit www.cathcemks.org.
Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, will hold a Vacation Bible School, Weird Animals theme, from 6 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. June 8 to June 13. Registration deadline is June 8. For information, visit www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/opendoor/gpgs/home.aspx.
Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th, plans Vacation Bible School at 9 a.m. June 9 to 13 at the church’s Cole Activity Center. The theme of VBS is “Weird Animals.” For more information, see http://stonypointchristian.org/.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., will hold a “spirit” celebration starting at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19, in the parish hall before the 10 a.m. service in English. A service in Spanish will be at 1:30 p.m.