Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Mar 10, 2021 9:52 AM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- This year marks the 33rd year of the Effingham Rotary Club Scholarship Program. The Effingham Noon Rotary Club once again will award two $1,000.00 scholarships: one to a college-bound senior graduating from Effingham High School, and one to a college-bound senior graduating from St. Anthony High School.
Applications for these scholarships may be obtained through the guidance counselors at each of the high schools. Applications must be submitted by mail to the Effingham Rotary Club Scholarship Committee, and received by 12:00 noon on April 9, 2021.
Each scholarship will be awarded based upon the following criteria:
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ATLANTA 21st Century Leaders, a Georgia-based non-profit youth leadership and talent development program for high school students from diverse backgrounds, announces the top 21 youth leaders selected for its annual signature event, Georgia Youth Leadership Awards, presented by WarnerMedia, to be held March 25 online via EventLab, an Atlanta-based virtual event platform.
21st Century Leaders (21CL), in partnership with the event corporate sponsors and partners, brings together business and civic leaders to raise support for 21st Century Leaders year-round leadership programs while also recognizing 21 outstanding high school students throughout Georgia who have made a significant i
The city of Rincon is planning a weeklong spring fair with rides and food booths and public school students are planning proms and graduations.
The events are drawing positive comments on social media from people who are weary of restrictions caused by the coronavirus.
The director of the Coastal Health District questions the prudence of such events when four Effingham County residents died with the virus last week and community spread remains high.
Attendees at the fair, April 2-11 at Freedom Park, will be asked to wear masks and there will be hand sanitizing stations at each ride and throughout the park.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Solomon s bus provided opportunities for Black students Renty Solomon (1903-1978) purchased a bus from Fort Valley’s Blue Bird Body company in the 1940s. - photo by File photo
EDITOR’S NOTE This is the third installment of a four-story February series dedicated to people and/or places key to Black history in Effingham County.
RINCON Renty Solomon’s school bus was always loaded. Every nook and cranny not taken up by students was filled by his kindness and concern for others.
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Jan 12, 2021 4:39 PM
Mattoon, IL -(Effingham Radio)- At the January Lake Land College Board meeting, trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement with 14 area school districts to formalize the role of the Effingham Regional Career Academy (ERCA) in providing specialized career and technical educational programs for students residing within the member districts.
The intergovernmental agreement demonstrates the commitment of all involved to propel the Effingham Regional Career Academy forward and outlines the roles and responsibilities involved in delivering the programs. Lake Land College will administer career and technical education programs that allow students at the member districts to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.