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The Mahomet Daily Promise: to be a publication for the people
A lot of the talk that happens in my house revolves around when the next superhero movie is coming out. My children and husband love Marvel and tolerate DC movies, and with the abundance of these films coming out yearly, there’s always something to look forward to. I have basically boycotted the movies for years…
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Mahomet-Seymour band brings loved ones together for concert
The saxophones and trombones, flutes and percussion sit on different sides of the semi-circle. The instruments contrast each other, making a deep brass sound or a fluid woodwind sound. But when the conductor stands in front of his orchestra, the whole world of differences fall away to make one harmonious sound that delights the audience.…
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An Open Letter to Dr. Hall: Little things we can do to protect our students
Dear Dr. Hall, This morning I am awake at 3:30 a.m. thinking about my children. I have one who is getting ready to leave Mahomet-Seymour. She’s colorful and ambitious and has more insight into this world than God has graced me with. I have another one who is the brightest person I have ever known.…
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M-S graduate Travis Leonard publishes first book
The benefits of participating in athletics as a youngster are likely to stay with a person throughout the venture into adulthood. Travis Leonard, a 2004 Mahomet-Seymour graduate and 2009 University of Illinois graduate — who threw the discus in track and field — uses what he learned during his time competing to fuel his creative…
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Hall, Metzler to focus on school safety at tonight’s Bulldog Dialogue
Given recent events in the national news and within the Mahomet-Seymour School District, Mahomet Police Chief Mike Metzler and Superintendent Lindsey Hall will address school safety at the Bulldog Dialogue scheduled for tonight, February 20 at 7 p.m.. The meeting will begin with a 15-20 minute presentation in the Middletown Prairie Elementary cafeteria, then the…
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STEPing out of the classroom: M-S special-education students get involved in area businesses
Article and Photo by: Emily Jankauski Kelsie Briggs (left) and Kara Januzik often use ‘the force’ in their daily references to all things Star Wars when Januzik arrives for her hour-long shift at Salon 105, where she sweeps, vacuums and wipes items down as part of the Student Transition Experience Program through Mahomet-Seymour High School.…
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Williams named to All-State Academic Honorable Mention team
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Garret Williams was in calculus class Thursday morning when he heard a number that was appealing. He was one of 50 multi-sport athletes statewide selected by the Illinois High School Association as honorees on the All-State Academic Honorable Mention team. A friend gave him the news early in the school day.…
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Griffett in Championship match, Stahl to wrestle for third Saturday
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For just the sixth time in the 21 years that Mahomet-Seymour’s wrestling team has competed in the Class 2A division, the Bulldogs will leave the individual state finals on Saturday with multiple All-State performers. Seniors David Griffet (285 pounds) and Ben Stahl (220 pounds) earned that status with Friday’s quarterfinal wins…
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Museum of the Grand Prairie to present Abraham Lincoln stories Monday
It’s not every day you see Abraham Lincoln in town. Mahomet students have only seen images and statues of America’s 16th President. But as the Museum of the Grand Prairie celebrates President’s Day with its “Schools Out” program, youth and adults alike may believe they are seeing the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. For 20 years,…
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Stahl, Griffet advance at IHSA State, Spencer waits, MSHS girls’ basketball falls in Regional Championship
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Two of Mahomet-Seymour’s three senior wrestling state qualifiers won first-round decisions on Thursday at the University of Illinois’ State Farm Center. Ben Stahl (220 pounds) and David Griffet (285) each advanced into the quarterfinal round. Stahl (42-10 season record) stayed in contention thanks to a 3-2 opening-round decision in the Class…