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ACC clear of COVID, plans for fall By TREVOR HOAG The Iola Register
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ACC remains clear of COVID-19. No new cases or quarantines have been reported for the past month, said vice president Cynthia Jacobson. She added that vaccinations might be available for students returning in fall, and it was noted a “significant” number of staff had
The Allen Community College campus north entrance. been vaccinated already. There is currently no plan, however, to mandate vaccinations for students or staff.
The jury is still out on whether masks will be required on campus after this summer, though ACC is
planning on having regular in-person fall classes. There are no in-person classes being offered this summer. It is yet to be determined when certain college buildings will reopen to the public, such as conference rooms used by local groups like Rotary. TUESDAY night’s meeting began with a tense episode, See ACC | Page A8
IHS seniors rise to the top
Audrey Coltrane
Dillon Slaven
Coltrane is headed to new adventures
Slaven earns honors Tidd found many who inspired her in mulitple areas
By TREVOR HOAG The Iola Register
By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register
Audrey Coltrane’s 4.0 was born of high personal goals, along with encouragement from parents Jennifer and Aron. As she explained, “it was never something my parents required me to do,” but they taught her to “have high expectations for yourself.” The effort has paid off. Coltrane is headed to Liberty University in
Lynchburg, Va., in the fall with a full tuition scholarship. Along these lines, Coltrane said she was excited to live in a different part of the country, as well as make new friends. She already has one pal waiting for her, whom she met on a mission trip Guatemala, and inspired her to attend Liberty. “Basically a lot of things worked out to See COLTRANE | Page A5
Between schoolwork, practice and holding a job, Dillon Slaven often found himself squeezing everything he could from each day. Burning the candle at both ends? Slaven blasted his with a blowtorch. “I may not miss the early mornings and late nights,” the Iola High School senior admitted as he winds up
Jessica Tidd
the school year. “But I’m definitely going to miss high school, being around friends, playing sports.” Slaven’s unceasing dedication to all things IHS culminates Saturday with his high school graduation. He is one of eight members of the Class of 2021 to have earned a 4.0 grade-point average. But Slaven’s efforts have extended well beyond the classroom. See SLAVEN | Page A5
By VICKIE MOSS The Iola Register
Many people inspired Jessica Tidd. First, her family. Her mother, Julie, was a band director. She passed away when Jessica was 9, but left a lasting legacy by instilling in her children a love of education and music. Her father, David, farms and is retired from the U.S. Post Office. He’s taught Jes-
sica the value of hard work. Jessica also is impressed by the commitment of her stepmother, Laura, toward her church, family and community. Then, there are her five older siblings. They all strove toward academic success. Three were named valedictorians at Iola High School. Jessica is following a combination of all these footsteps as she prepares to graduate SatSee TIDD | Page A5
The world on a string Iola middle and high school orchestra students performed a concert Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The beginning orchestra kicked off the night, followed by small group performances and solos. The middle school intermediate orchestra was joined by the high school orchestra, above. Music included traditional and modern tunes. At right are middle school students Katelyn Messerschmidt, left, and Bella Rahming. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS Vol. 123, No. 134 Iola, KS 75 Cents
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