“Civics education is about making good citizens, recognition and acknowledgement that no matter what we learn in schools, everyone has to become a citizen."
May 18, 2021
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - 4-H is the youth education program of University of Illinois Extension. Through 4-H there are several local scholarships available.
These scholarships go to current Fulton County 4-H members who actively participate in 4-H events, and who have shown great accomplishments through 4-H. This year Fulton County 4-H presented scholarships to eight graduates from four area high schools.
Five scholarships were awarded from funds donated in memory of Hilda Rock, a long-time 4-H leader from the Cuba area, by her family. Receiving $500 each were Lydia Curless, Kendra Hartstirn, Max Johnson, Jenna Spangler, and Audrey Tarochione.
Max Johnson also received the Merle L. Jenkins Memorial Agricultural Scholarship of $150. Merle L. Jenkins, a 1939 graduate of the University of Illinois (B.S. Agriculture), was a long-time supporter of agriculture, youth, and education in Fulton County, including service on the Fulton County Fair Board and Lewistown School Board, a
Valley senior excels athletically and academically
LONDON MILLS-Jacob Schleich is a senior at Spoon River Valley High School.
He is a standout student/athlete who has been team captain all four years for the North Fulton Basketball team.
As a senior, he and his family have been reflecting on his career.
Coach, Jay Brenner has been his coach since his freshmen year, “There aren’t enough superlatives to describe what kind of player, teammate and person he is. My first year as varsity coach here, he was an incoming freshman.”
Brenner continued,” I started him as a point guard in our first game of the that season. It was versus Farmington, Of course, they had a stable of 6’0 and 180 pound athletes like they always do and they pressed for the whole game. I’m not sure I could ever think of a more intimidating scenario for a high school athlete, but Jacob never backed down and actually led our team in scoring. We got beat badly, but from then on, everyone on our team resp
Zerphey SRV Abbadusky Outstanding Student for April
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LONDON MILLS Jacob Zerphey, Maquon, earned the Amos Abbadusky Outstanding Student Award for the month of April at Spoon River Valley High School.
This award is based on citizenship, scholarship, attendance as well as service and participation.
Further, the prestigious award is based upon faculty input.
Zerphey is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council and Academic Challenge.
Additionally, he has earned high honors.
Zerphey is the son of Gerald and Dawn Zerphey.
Congratulations for earning the Amos Abbadusky Outstanding Student for April!
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