To The Editor:
In reference to the article regarding the improvements to High Street, St. Francis Borgia Regional High School would like to clarify that it supports the improvements being planned for High Street.Â
Unfortunately, we were unavailable to comment due to a scheduled day off from school last week for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.Â
These improvements will enhance the quality of life in Washington for the many reasons stated in the article and improve the safety of our students and visitors as they gather here for school, games, events, performances, etc.
St. Francis Borgia Regional High School is grateful to the city of Washington for its diligent work to make this happen. From the initial conversations between the city and our high school president last year until now, we have enthusiastically supported this project and will continue to do so.
East Central College officials said early projections show a 12 percent decrease in enrollment for the next term.
Currently, 1,351 people are enrolled for the spring semester, ECCâs interim vice president of student development Paul Lampe said. In December 2019, that figure was 1,534.
Enrollment affects state funding, so a decrease in students changes the money allocated to local colleges. To cover costs, ECC officials increased tuition 3 percent in the fall, after a 20 percent increase in June 2019, according to previous Missourian reporting.
Lampe said he is optimistic there will be a less dramatic change in spring enrollment than the numbers show now, predicting just a 5 percent reduction in students.
12/12/2020 5:37:49 AM
By John Covington
Before the summer ended, Grace McKinnis had her next four years planned.
The St. Francis Borgia Regional High School graduate had been accepted into her top school, Truman State University, in Kirksville, where she would study English and education.
When she combines the two, McKinnis wants to teach grammar, literature, ‘or anything English” to high school students.
But, as it did for many, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted McKinnis’ plans. About two weeks before she was to move on campus at Truman State, she questioned the decision of leaving home.
McKinnis remembers the exact moment, while at home with her mom, when she realized that it was not the time to go off to college.