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JUNE 2020 PUBLISHER

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A Brave New World DEAR FRIENDS,

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I remember my high school graduation vividly--the hot robe, the interminably long

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ceremony, even with only 42 people in my class, the speeches, and more enjoyably,

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the parties afterward. Congratulations flowed, and the future seemed so sure and

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full of promise.

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Our 2020 seniors won't have any of that. No handshakes. Well wishes, but from passing cars. No parties. And no promise that college will look like they expected, or that a job market will be there for college graduates. Their hard work has been rewarded with uncertainty and a fair measure of fear. We wanted to dedicate this issue to the 2020 graduating classes, whether high school or college, trade school, or certification programs. Their rotten luck at completing their goals in 2020 should not diminish their accomplishments, and we wholeheartedly say congratulations! Let our community, which is made up of amazing dreamers like the men of our Passions feature, or the organizations like After The Harvest, support them as they get ready to take flight, mask and all.

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mer will probably feel a little strange, with our usual activities still somewhat interrupted, but I can't wait to see what necessity invents in this fallow time. So cheers, to the class of 2020 and the people of the summertime. The world is yours!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 22 Passion Projects Five men that are living their dreams

26 Shop Local Looking for a way to support your community? Shop local makers for gifts and essentials

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30 Hats off to the Class of 2020 They may not have had a ceremony, but the 2020 graduates still excelled

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Good Times

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20 Giving Back 22 Inspired By 26 Localâ€™s Choice 30 Our Town 36 Local Limelight 38 Trend Setter

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AROUND TOWN

NORTHLAND MAN FIGHTS PARKINSON'S WITH ROCK STEADY After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016, Dick McPike took action, fighting for his continued independence and strength. His secret weapon? Over the past two years, Dick has participated in the Rock Steady Boxing program at North Kansas City Hospital. While newly diagnosed individuals may be apprehensive to try something like this, Dick encourages them to take the leap. “It’s more than an exercise program; it’s a chance to have fun,” Dick said. “The instructors keep the mood light and always find new ways to keep us engaged.” Class is also an opportunity to connect with people who understand the challenges that are unique to this disease. Each month, a group from the class meets for breakfast. And when they can’t meet in person, they stay in touch through phone or email.

NORTH KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY INTRODUCES CURBSIDE SERVICE North Kansas City Public Library is pleased to announce the initial phase of a return to normal operations. The Library is now offering curbside pick-up of hold items. Patrons may place Library holds online, or call the Library to place holds. Once items are available, patrons may call to schedule a pickup time in the Library’s designated parking lot pickup area. To maintain social distance, this transfer process will be entirely touchless. Currently, the Library plans to offer curbside service Monday-Thursday (10 am-2 pm and 4-8 pm), Friday (10 am-5 pm), and Saturday (10 am-4 pm). These curbside pickup times may be adjusted if needed. Throughout this time, NKCPL will be taking a number of precautions to create the safest environment possible for Library staff and users. Library staff will be issued PPE and the Library will install protective acrylic screens at circulation desks. In addition, Library surfaces will be sanitized frequently, and Library items will be quarantined for three days prior to check-in and re-shelving. For more information about the Library’s status and services, please visit nkcpl.org.

2020 ARTISAN HOME TOUR POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST As the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) continues to do its part to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it has decided that it is in everyone’s best interests to postpone the 2020 Artisan Home Tour until later this year. KCHBA wants to ensure that the superior craftsmanship and American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. and Its Operating Companies, American Family Insurance Company, American Family Life Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 010996 – Rev. 7/17 ©2015 – 11696515

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PARK UNIVERSITY TO OFFER CREDIT FOR CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Park University, which has served those who serve their community and country since its founding in 1875, has announced that it will provide up to nine hours of college credit for students who have demonstrated they have been civically engaged citizens. Beginning in the Fall 2020 semester, the Universityâ€™s Civic Engagement Portfolio program will allow students the opportunity to earn three credit hours for every 120 hours of community service, up to a maximum of nine credit hours for 360 hours of community service and increased leadership responsibilities. With the addition of two core courses, Introduction to Leadership and Leadership for Civic Engagement, and three to nine credit hours of electives, a student could earn a minor in citizenship and service from Park in just 18 credit hours. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to relate 8672 NE Flintlock Rd, Kansas City

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LOCALS ONLY MAYOR LUCAS LEADS KC THROUGH A WHIRLWIND FIRST YEAR

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WHEN THE LEGACY OF MAYOR QUINTON LUCAS IS CHRONICLED, HOW HE AND HIS TEAM LED A HALF MILLION RESIDENTS THROUGH THEIR FIRST WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY. Whether Mayor Lucas is urging constituents to show up or shut down, he is always ready to lead, ready to listen and ready to remedy. As KC’s 55th mayor, Mayor Lucas has only been in office since August 1, but the city feels his presence in a way we didn’t anticipate. His tenure has endured the force of unforeseen events that go way beyond filling potholes and offering free bus fare. “Everybody who runs for office has this 100-day plan, and you realize how quickly that won’t be occurring,” Mayor Lucas says with a laugh. “From Day 1, this year has been historic. From our city’s first Super Bowl in half a century to a global pandemic the likes of which hasn’t been seen in a full century, these are the kinds of events you could never anticipate.” What has been even more remarkable to Mayor Lucas is how great Kansas Citians have reacted throughout it. “Whether they’re showing up for a parade when it’s 27 degrees outside, or it’s a global pandemic, and we all have to stay inside for weeks; frankly, I’ve been touched by how Kansas City has responded.” It’s not because we’re the best rule-followers either, he adds. It’s because of the core goodness that makes us team players. “It’s who we are as people and who we are in our human nature,” Mayor Lucas says. “Kansas City received the message that even if you’re a healthy person, even if you’re someone who thinks they can bounce back, the worry is for so many others in our community, like the immune-compromised, the elderly and the vulnerable. It’s amazing to see how quickly our people adapted to changing the way we lived.” Mayor Lucas is no stranger to adapting. His well-documented background prepared him for this moment. Often homeless in east Kansas City with his single mother and sisters, he learned to negotiate the extremes in his life. Those skills would empower him years later to represent all segments of the city he leads. “In my life story, I talk about the diverse set of experiences and influences I had. I still remember when I was in 6th or 7th grade, and we were homeless. I was living in a one-room motel with my sisters and my mother in east Kansas City. I was a homeless kid who was going to The Barstow School on scholarship. That taught me a heck of a lot about adversity and how to adapt. You realize what your goal is each day. You certainly recognize it’s not easy, but you know that no matter the challenge, you’ll get through it. That was a big part of my ability to handle any number of life’s challenges. And this pandemic has been a significant one, too.”

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Nicknamed “the little professor” as a child, Mayor Lucas would grow up to become one. After earning degrees from Washington University and Cornell Law School, he joined the University of Kansas faculty at age 28, making him one of the youngest tenure-track law professors in the country. His work on the city council and volunteerism in prisons and schools continues to drive his decisions today. His intelligence, positive energy, competence and likeability all contributed to Lucas besting 10 opponents last year to succeed Sly James as KC’s new mayor.

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city hall or from his apartment in the historic jazz district of 18th and Vine, Mayor Lucas has scaled high but reaches deep. His heart aches for the East side and the urban core where he wants to effect real and lasting changes in education, housing, infrastructure, crime prevention and other initiatives. From his windows, he often watches his beloved KC sunsets descend over storms. They’re images of hope that tomorrow will hold brighter days for districts slammed by vicious statistics, especially his hometown 3rd District where the virus has hit unusually hard. In the past several weeks, Mayor Lucas says he has probably spent more time with area leaders than in all his past years on city council. “The collaboration across jurisdictions from Lee’s Summit, Johnson County, Wyandotte County, and others has made me incredibly proud and excited for what that means, not only for fighting this issue now, but for what we can accomplish in the future.” Mayor Lucas says that what really sets KC apart is how giving we are. Whether through structured philanthropy or just one-to-one generosity, such as delivering food to elderly neighbors, our people are willing to help each other out. Mayor Lucas adds that he has no doubts KC will do all it can to help its neighbors and small businesses during the next phases of economic recovery. “I know KC will do it,” he says, “because we are a resilient city. During the influenza outbreak of 1918, Kansas City was a big city then, and we got through that, and we will

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GIVING BACK

GLEANING THE GOOD IT’S EARLY MORNING WHEN SANDY VIVIAN GETS THE CALL. “Have a couple of rows of arugula that I won’t be able to harvest. Do you want them?” the farmer asks. Of course, she would answer. And with that affirmation, the staff of After the Harvest would spring into action, finding volunteers from their Vegetable Emergency Gleaning Squad to drive to the farm, harvest the arugula, and deliver it to an organization that can use it. Gleaning is a concept foreign to most people but it’s After the Harvest’s raison d’ê·tre. Instead of growing fresh produce themselves, they rescue perfectly good food from rotting in the fields or finding its home in the landfill after not selling at the farmer’s market. With 10 million tons of produce discarded or left unharvested on a yearly basis and food insecurity growing, the need for gleaning is obvious. After the Harvest finds produce from a number of sources. Communications Director Sandy Vivian says that they have developed relationships with farmers around the Kansas City metro area (currently 202 farmers), offering to come harvest what they can’t use or pick up what doesn’t sell after market days. Some farmers grow a row or two extra just for them. They also work with food distributors such as C&C Produce to source their excess produce or items that aren’t perfect enough for the grocery stores. Without the organization, the produce would go to waste. With them, they are able to redistribute the food to the people that need it. So where does that produce go? After the Harvest works with 367 different agencies but their main recipient is Harvesters, the Community Food Network. In fact, they are Harvesters’ largest produce donor, helping to flesh out shelf-stable foods that come from wholesale purchases and donations. In addition to their gleaning from individual farmers, After the Harvest also fundraises to fill out the remainder of their produce supply line--truckloads of imperfect produce. “When you go to the grocery store and you see all the zucchini that are the same size, it’s not because they grow that way,” laughs Vivian. While grocery stores only select the most aesthetically 20

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AFTER THE HARVEST BRINGS FRESH PRODUCE TO THOSE THAT NEED IT MOST

“Everybody deserves to have fruits and vegetables. No matter what the health situation, fresh produce is an essential way to e n s u r e h e a l t h y b o d i e s .” pleasing fruits and vegetables, there are tons of ‘seconds’ that are perfectly edible that will never see a supermarket shelf because they are considered imperfect. With donations raised, they purchase truckloads of these seconds to donate to Harvesters. While After the Harvest is dedicated to feeding the stomachs of the hungry, they are also interested in feeding the souls of their volunteers. With more than 1000 volunteer gleaners each year, Vivian says that there are a variety of reasons that bring them volunteers, from corporate team building activities to getting back to the land for familes. “A lot of folks talk about bringing their kids and having a full experience--they get to bring their kids out and see where their food comes from, sample a little, harvest, and then they get to see where their food goes. It’s a full-circle experience,” says Vivian. As unemployment rates rise, Vivian wonders how much the demand on food banks will rise. For many, food insecurity was a vague concept that is rapidly becoming a reality. After the Harvest hopes to alleviate whatever needs arise. In a post-COVID-19 world, Vivian says that more access to fresh produce, not less, is essential. “Everybody deserves to have fruits and vegetables. No matter what the health situation, fresh produce is an essential way to ensure healthy bodies. We are trying to make sure that our poorest folks and those in dire need can get that as well,” says Vivian. For more information, to donate, or to sign up to glean, ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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WHAT’S YOUR PASSION?

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My passion for the past 23 years has been cooking and traveling. I started cooking in college when that was the only job in the town at the time. I started

washing dishes and then moved to the pantry line. From there, I just realized that I enjoyed it then kept finding more jobs at better places. I moved to So Cal in 1999 and worked through restaurants, hotels, from

Bryant Wigger Ritz Carlton to Four Seasons. I opened two restaurants and then moved back to Kansas City to be closer to my parents and to give my children a small-town life and to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa. Since then, my wife and I were privileged to travel to Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Thailand, Singapore, Bali, Taiwan, and Costa Rica. Traveling and meeting these people, tasting the food, and immersing ourselves in the culture has become our passion. When I started cooking I always strove to work at the best places. After traveling, I have learned that cooking food that helps to bring people together and celebrate family is what I enjoy the most. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY FROM YOUR SOAPBOX? Help others and embrace all cultures. There are people who have nothing and they are happier than people who have. We need to embrace each other no matter our background or beliefs. We are all human no matter where we come from.

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WHAT IS YOUR PASSION AND HOW DID YOU FIND IT? Aside from communicating weather forecasts, music is

WHAT DID YOU DISCOVER DURING THE LAST TWO MONTHS OF QUARANTINE?

my biggest passion. I enjoy listening to, playing, or even con-

Perspective. It is odd that I do my job in front of an inan-

ducting orchestras. I can lose myself and my cares in music.

imate object - a camera. On an intellectual level, I know

Meteorology and music both found me about the same

that it is the conduit to living beings, but it is strange in a

time. Meteorology was born out of a fear of thunderstorms

way to “talk” to a machine 10 feet away from me. It wasn’t

and wanting to learn more about what causes them. So

until social distancing became the norm that I more fully

at the age of 8, I wrote my local TV meteorologist with

understood the importance of connecting with others.

questions, and he invited me down to the station to meet

I have been out and about since I have been safely

him. I did that once a year through school and although he

broadcasting from the studio rather than from home. On

is retired now, I still keep in touch with him. I have made it

my way to work, I will see people at the gas station or

a point to pass this mentoring onto the next generation. I

grocery store. People are happy to have any interaction

am blessed to say I have about 40 proteges all across the

with people - they crave it. I am blessed that even through

country as TV meteorologists. Some from the northland are

the mask, they recognize me and want to say, “Thank you

now working in other cities (Doug Heady in Joplin and most

for your forecasts. It is just 3 minutes of normalcy that I

recently Jordan Evans in Waco). Some are even here at other

depend on to get me through this.” That is humbling.

stations now competing against me, Joe Lauria, Garry Frank,

The other thing I discovered is that tomorrow is not

Alex Countee (at Fox 4), Erin Little, Brett Anthony (KCTV-5).

guaranteed. I have always been a model railroad buff.

About that same time, Mom and Dad started me in

I talked about putting in a G scale garden railroad in the

piano lessons and I started playing trumpet in the school

backyard. Now, I am actually taking steps to make that

band that year.

dream a reality.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED) WHAT IS YOUR PASSION AND HOW DID YOU FIND IT? Filmmaking and film watching. As a young boy, I was

IF YOU COULD TELL PAST SELF ONE THING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

allowed to go to the video store each weekend and rent

You’re not wrong in thinking that working for someone

whatever I wanted. This was the early days of the internet

else sucks. You can do whatever you want, so keep believ-

so I was digging for deep cuts and discovering the first

ing in yourself, even if no one else does.

wave of independent filmmakers coming out of the early 90s and learning that I could make films myself if I wanted.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY FROM YOUR SOAPBOX?

So, I saved up and purchased some crummy VHS cam-

It’s an election year. We are in one of the most difficult

eras off eBay and began filming whatever I could and edit-

times in our lifetime with the ripple effects of COVID-19.

ing between two VCRs. I was probably 13 at the time. The

People on all sides of the political spectrum need to vote

movies weren’t good but it began to evolve my passion

and let their voice be heard. If anything is evident it’s that

from movie-watcher to filmmaker.

many of our leaders are not representing us. As a small business owner, I have been failed by state and federal

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governments who have left us out in the cold and with no

DISCOVER DURING QUARANTINE?

real relief. Each and every week I have written or called

I created a Patreon and began hosting virtual watch

my local and state reps demanding action and letting

parties and other content. I’m still learning but it’s been fun

my voice be heard. So, register to vote. If you are passion-

discovering new abilities to keep the conversation alive.

ate about something or have a unique position, let that be

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Isaac Collins WHAT IS YOUR PASSION AND HOW DID YOU FIND IT? Seeing people realize and step into their full potential and calling. I found it through years of soul searching, seminars, and talking to mentors. WHAT NEW INTERESTS DID YOU EXPLORE OR DISCOVER DURING THE LAST TWO MONTHS? I’ve dabbled in dog training and the vegan lifestyle. IF YOU COULD TELL PAST SELF ONE THING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Mental health is as or more important than physical health. OWNER, YOGURTINI SHOAL CREEK, HUSBAND TO RACHEL, DOG PAL TO CHARLIE AND KOBE.

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WHAT IS YOUR PASSION AND HOW DID YOU FIND IT? I would say my biggest passion is creating things. Adam and I have done everything from creating a business concept and physically building it from the ground up, all the way to collaborating with local breweries on beer recipes and having it sold in stores. GIVEN A FREE WEEKEND NIGHT, WHERE ARE YOU GOING AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING? You would probably find my wife and me on a date. One of our favorites is going to Tapcade prior to a concert and then Colony afterward for cocktails. CityLifestyle.com/Northland

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OUR TOWN

HATS OFF TO

the class OF 2020

THEY MAY NOT HAVE HAD A CEREMONY, BUT THE 2020 GRADUATES STILL EXCELLED

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THERE WERE NO CAP TOSSES OR VALEDICTORIAN SPEECHES FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 BUT THAT DOESN’T DIMINISH THE SUCCESSES OF THE AMAZING YOUNG ADULTS OF NORTHLAND SCHOOLS. Meet some of the groups and seniors that distinguished themselves in high school before they go on to achieve great things!

JILLIAN FLEMING + LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL During her senior year at Liberty High School, she invested a lot of time into extracurriculars, academics, and athletics. Academically, she participated in the KLHS Broadcasting Program, Leadership Class, the A+ Program, where she helped tutor freshman algebra students, and the National Honor Society. She was active in clubs such as The Breakfast Club, Link Crew, and Key Club, which allowed her to help others in her school and provided

SYDNEY LOWRY + LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

community service opportunities in Liberty. She was a

In her four years at Liberty High School, Sydney tried

captain for the Girls’ Basketball Team, which had an unde-

her hand at many different activities. She came into fresh-

feated regular season, won a conference championship,

man year ready to get involved as quickly as possible by

and won a district championship. She earned first-team

joining multiple clubs and planning her future career as a

all-conference and all-district awards, as well as made the

chef. After accidentally signing up for the Journalism 1 class

all-tournament team at the Rockwood Summit Holiday

as a sophomore, Sidney immediately found a passion for

Tournament in St. Louis. Throughout the winter, she also

reporting. By the end of that class, she had already enrolled

coached a first-grade girls’ parks and rec basketball team

in the newspaper class for the following spring semester.

with her teammate and good friend Olivia Nelson. She

She was finally immersing herself in LHS through her pas-

is going to continue her basketball and academic career

sion for writing as well as leading people. At the end of

at Northwest Missouri State University in the fall.

junior year, she applied for the Editor-in-Chief position, and after only being in the class for a year and a half, she was in charge of working with everyone on The Bell staff. On top of working on the high school newspaper, Sydney worked for The Courier-Tribune as a high school sports stringer and got a taste of what real-world reporting is like. Sydney will be attending Northwest Missouri State for Multimedia Journalism in the fall of 2020.

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NICHOLAS BOLTON + WINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL Nicholas spent his high school career cultivating his interests both on and off the field. He participated in four years of cross country, basketball, and track, as well as groups like the Christian Club, and programs like AVID (college readiness prep) and NCC Teaching Professions. Throughout his tenure at Winnetonka, Nicholas maintained excellent grades and will graduate with a 3.8 GPA. He was also the 2019 Homecoming King. Nicholas was enrolled in the NKC School district’s Grow Your Own Program. He will attend New Mexico State University to earn his teaching credential and return to the district to teach.

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DID YOU KNOW? 9 OUT OF 10 Children Exhibit Sleep Disordered Breathing Symptoms

NKCHS STUDENT COUNCIL

SYMPTOMS Difficulty in School —Mouth Breathing Swollen Adenoids — Swollen Tonsils Nightmares — Snoring Dark Circles Under Eyes Aggressive Behavior Overbite / Overjet — Chronic Allergies Delayed Growth — Crowded Teeth Restless Sleep — Bed Wetting ADD / ADHD — Sleep Issues

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to see how we use the HealthyStart System to address sleep disordered breathing all while straightening teeth without braces!

NKCHS Student Council is a robust group with a strong sense of community and giving back. Several students who are now seniors have been part of the group for three years.

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PAIGE ALLEN + OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL Paige Allen proved herself through a

stellar senior year on and off the court. She earned the honor of District Player of the Year as well as Conference MVP. During her high school career, Paige scored more than 2000 points, making her the district top scorer in both girls AND boys basketball. She also led her team to their first-ever Conference Championship, all while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. Paige will be heading to Texas A&M Corpus Christi to study zoology.

S TA L E Y H I G H S C H O O L B O Y S VA R S I T Y BASKETBALL TEAM The 2019-2020 season was a historic one for the Staley Boys Varsity Basketball team. This year saw the gentlemen win their first conference title, a first district title, and the first appearance in the state final four competition. They also won the William Jewell Tournament and the Liberty Tournament. This will undoubtedly be the first of many.

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KC Scholars Scholarship Awards: COMMUNITY IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY FLOURISHES

KC SCHOLARS IS POISED FOR CONTINUED IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY AND IS PROVIDING GOOD NEWS WHEN GOOD NEWS IS NEEDED.

KC Scholars awarded 1169 scholarships totaling a renewable investment of $32.5 million. “KC Scholars stands for hope and opportunity – something our

On Friday, May 1, KC Scholars announced their highly anticipated

collective soul yearns for at this time. The impact will live on for gen-

college scholarships for low-and-modest income students across

erations to come and will enrich our regional community,” stated

a six-county area of the Kansas City region. The awards provide

Beth Tankersley-Bankhead, president and CEO of KC Scholars.

financial assistance, college advisement, and college planning and

“KC Scholars opens doors of opportunity for our Scholars, and for

persistence support for students who have the greatest need and

their families, and ensures fair and equitable access to education

who may otherwise be unable to complete a postsecondary degree.

and employment. With the support of this program, this region’s

This year, students from 95 unique public, private, public charter, and

students can fulfill their dreams!”

home-based high schools applied for a scholarship. For awardees, their dream of a college education will now become reality. 36

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KC Scholars has built its reputation as a strong community asset designed and supported by the Kansas City community. 100% of

operations for the program are funded for years into the near future. KC Scholars is strong, sustainable, and will deliver on its impact on the region’s postsecondary attainment rates and workforce pipeline. KC Scholars’ goals include that 75% of Scholars complete a credit-bearing credential, associate, and/or bachelor’s degree and that 80% of completers stay in the Kansas City region to live, work and contribute. From its inception in 2016, KC Scholars will have awarded over 4,000 scholarships over four award cycles. “When I was a senior in high school, knowing I had the scholarship helped me stay focused,” stated Marcus Jones, a traditional scholar and sophomore at William Jewell College. “I was able to think about the college transition rather than worrying about the finances and taking on that burden. My financial aid was a big factor in choosing a college. I would not be at William Jewell without KC Scholars.” KC Scholars is achieving impressive early outcomes: the number of applicants has increased annually, college enrollment rates are near 100%, and 96% of Scholars have persisted from year 1 to 2 of college. Adult Learners are persisting in college at 30% higher than the national rate. These rates significantly exceed regional, state, and national rates. “Our Scholars are this community’s future leaders, neighbors, co-workers, and front-line service providers,” continued TankersleyBankhead. “In this turbulent time, we must not - we dare not - forget the positive impact of education.” “I will be the first person in my family to graduate with a college degree,” remarked Katherine Randolph, 2017 Adult Learner and bachelor’s degree graduate of Avila University. “The KC Scholars scholarship means the world to me. It allows me the opportunity to go further than anyone in my family, and to be that example for my mother and daughter.” Katherine is employed full-time at KU Med Center and plans to pursue a master’s degree in social work. For more information or to donate to future scholars, please visit KCScholars.org.

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