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Jessica Berkman is far more than the Valedictorian of MSHS
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com There are students who excel academically because they naturally have a solid comprehension of the material. There are others who do well because they put in considerable time to fully learn the subject. And then, there is Jessica Berkman, the valedictorian of Mahomet-Seymour’s 227-member Class of 2019. She has membership in both…
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Morrow became MSHS Salutatorian by challenging himself and others
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com There is a direct correlation between what Nick Morrow did in school and how he did in school. The Mahomet-Seymour Class of 2019 salutatorian took advantage of opportunities that required him to learn outside of the classroom. He was a four-year member of the M-S Scholastic Bowl Team, the Math Team, the…
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Troop 2941: Mission Give-Back
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Abbey Houser is a Girl Scouts troop leader who views her role as supervisor, not decision-maker. “We try to keep scouting girl-led,” Houser said. “Wherever they want to take it, our job as leaders is to make things available.” Houser said the leaders plant one seed in the minds of the young…
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MSHS Baseball heads into postseason play
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Kobe Essien struck out 12 batters in 6 1/3 innings on Thursday as the Bulldogs edged visiting Bloomington, 5-4. Essien allowed four hits and walked three. Ben Greenberger pitched the final two-thirds of an inning to pick up a save. Jordan Veldman led the 12-hit M-S attack, going 3-for-4. Teammates Dylan Gates…
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MSHS Softball closes regular season with win over Danville
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Julia McNaught drove in five runs and three teammates socked home runs on Friday as the Bulldogs closed the regular season with a 15-8 triumph at Danville. Aubrie Shore, Ashley Wheeler and Sam Tamburo were the M-S home run hitters. Overall, six of the Bulldogs’ 14 hits went for extra bases. McNaught…
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M-S Seniors capture fourth consecutive Regional Championship
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com The senior Class of 2019 became the first in M-S school history with four consecutive regional championships in girls’ soccer. The Bulldogs earned No. 4 on Friday at Urbana, topping Centennial 7-2 in the finals. The win advance M-S (24-1) into a Tuesday 5 p.m. semifinal match at Rochester against Springfield Sacred…
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Sims, Abramson, McGrath and Pletcher compete in IHSA State Track and Field Meet
BY FRED KRONER Freshmen were the top two placers for Mahomet-Seymour in Saturday’s Class 2A girls’ track and field state meet at Eastern Illinois University, in Charleston. Elizabeth Sims finished 14th in the 3,200 meters in a state field of 28 runners. Among freshmen at state in 2A, Sims was third. Her time was 12…
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Mahomet-Seymour boys’ track and field wins Monticello Sectional
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour qualified athletes for state in six field events and three running events during Thursday’s Class 2A boys’ track and field sectional meet at Monticello High School. Hunter Hendershot, Mathias Powell and C.J. Shoaf were all two-event state-qualilfiers. Hendershot captured first in both the shot put (60 feet, 7 ½ inches) and…
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Classic Plumbing’s PLUMBER of the Month: Jen Tee
Each month, Classic Plumbing recognizes a community member who is giving back in extraordinary ways. Teachers are recognized during the month of May for their service to the community in Teacher Appreciation Month. This month, Tim Culver, owner of Classic Plumbing, recognizes Mahomet resident Jen Tee for the difference she’s made in the lives of…
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Middletown Prairie Elementary Social Worker Nancy Cosner prepares for retirement
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Before Nancy Cosner started educating school children, she took care of her own education. Not all of Cosner’s learning took place in a classroom. “My initial career was as a dance therapist,” she said. Cosner earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University. “I had no career plans when I…