Despite a lack of a traditional Homecoming dance, MHS students and alumni enjoyed the usual parade and pep rally, as well as the winning football game. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTOS
Milestones
Brooklyn Hickey: Becky Dubbert Memorial Scholarship Recipient
RANGELY | First-year dental hygiene student Brooklyn Hickey was named the 2020-2021 Becky Dubbert Memorial Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholar. This scholarship honors long-time executive assistant to the President and PTK supporter Becky Dubbert who passed away in early 2018. Scholarship recipients must be active in the Beta Epsilon Tau[Read More…]
Low attendance a concern for future district funding
MEEKER | Meeker High School art instructor Ben Quinn presented a slideshow of the art contest submissions that earned Meeker students three state-level Gold Key awards on one national silver medal at Monday’s meeting of the Meeker Board of Education. He also said the school’s art students were invited to[Read More…]
Impressions of Meeker from a foreign exchange student
MEEKER | Meeker remains relatively undiscovered so it’s always interesting to hear an outsider’s point of view about their impression of the community. At the high school this year we have two foreign exchange students; this week we’ll hear from Lea Knapp from Italy. Lea is staying with Blaine and[Read More…]
Meeker student receives honorable mention, $400 scholarship from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
MEEKER I The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) named Adalynn Joy, of Meeker, Colorado, an Honorable Mention in its national 2020 Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest and awarded her a $400 college scholarship. Joy was chosen from nearly 2,000 entries nationwide for her essay about her experiences as a[Read More…]
Honoring Diane Mobley…
Rio Blanco County native Diane Mobley was honored for her work with the Piceance Mustangs this last Saturday, Sept. 12 at a luncheon at the Meeker Cafe. Mobley was inducted into the Colorado Plateau Horseman Hall of Fame (CPHHOF) for her significant contribution to the equine industry in Western Colorado.[Read More…]
Birth…
Trish Russell and Brenda Nay of Meeker would like to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Delaney Raine Nay. She was born on July 31, 2020, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs at 6:01 p.m. Delaney weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. Delaney’s proud parents[Read More…]
Nearly 103…
Happy birthday to former Meeker school teacher Ethel Stone Starbuck, who will turn 103 on Monday, Aug. 31. She’s pictured here with daughter Paula Starbuck Armstrong. Also pictured are Jim Cook, Marge Rogers, Johnnie Barton and wife Ginny. The Walbridge Wing in Meeker is hosting a drive-by birthday celebration for[Read More…]
Back in session…
RBC | Meeker and Rangely schools started the new year on Monday, Aug. 24.
Villalpando receives $1,000 scholarship
MEEKER | The Meeker Classic Scholarship is awarded to Meeker High School graduates who continue their education in a two-year trade school, two-year associate degree or four-year college or university. The award is made to students in the second year of their studies. Recipients are awarded based on their community[Read More…]
Arnold to play golf at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling
MEEKER | Meeker High School 2020 alumnus Phil Arnold has committed to Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado and play golf in the fall and spring seasons. He received a small scholarship, as well, according to mother Priscilla Sheridan. Arnold signed his commitment letter in July and will begin practice[Read More…]
Harvey attending Montana Tech
Reese Harvey is attending Montana Technological University to study mining engineering. He has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the International Society of Explosive Engineers. Montana Tech is located in Butte, Montana, and the fall semester begins Aug. 17.
