Education News

Photo/Lindsey HelmHighland Student Council member Bailey Nicholson practices face painting on Annabelle Burton at the 2022 Backpack Extravaganza Sat. Aug. 6 at the Highland Assembly of God Church. Several members of the Highland STUCO volunteered at the community event. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor To witness the amount of love the Spring River Community shows when they prepare each year for the Backpack Extravaganza is amazing. From the love of area churches…

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Spencer Reese Wiles of Highland, Ark. graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Central Arkansas during the May commencement exercises. Wiles was among 1,032 undergraduate and 282 graduate students who earned degrees or certificates.

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Seven years of hard work, dedication, commitment, respect and perseverance paid off for Rhiannon Pann on July 26. She earned her brown belt at Mighty Warriors Ken Po . Rhiannon is the first female brown belt at the dojo.

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This week, at the Arkansas Bandmasters Association conference, the Rebel band director, Greg Bruner was presented with the award for the Arkansas Bandmaster of the Year. This past year, like most others, was a year of many successes for Mr. Bruner and his team including being named the 4A Concert Band Champions. Bruner is pictured with his wife and fellow band director Hope and son’s Luke and Evan.

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Students in Mrs. Melissa’s Preschool in Ash Flat enjoyed a special Luau on July 28. They got to dress in Hawaiian attire and enjoyed Luau themed foods.

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