by Michael Mattison Andrew Burns recently received the highest degree in the FFA when he was presented the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention in October. Burns explained that the American Degree is a compilation of all the years of a person’s time in the FFA. It’s takes into account the student’s Supervised…

by Ruth Klossner Quasquicentennial. Can you spell it, or even say it? And what does it mean? Quasquicentennial is a more complicated way of saying “125th Anniversary.” “The 125th” is how most people around Lafayette are talking about the city’s next big celebration—eight months from now, July 23-27. After a big—and very successful—Centennial Celebration in…

Brian Kobow of Kaus Anderson guided the GFW School Board on a walking tour of the GFW School construction site last Thursday. As the group stands in front of the main entrance into the building, he points out the middle/high school wing of the building. The roof joists are installed and sections of the roof…

The GFW Theater Department will be taking the stage this weekend and presenting “Legally Blonde – The Musical.” Performances are Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. in the GFW Middle School/ High School auditorium. Director Joe Vos has the students in the Theater Department…

by Ruth Klossner The 45th anniversary of the Lafayette Area Lions Club was celebrated in fun fashion with a member and guest dinner at Hahn’s Dining and Lounge in Winthrop Tuesday, November 12. In addition to recognizing the club’s first 45 years, longtime members were recognized and District Governor Lisa Kaufmann presented a greeting. She…