I didn’t build many puzzles as a child. But when my grandmother visited Indiana from North Carolina once a year, or when she’d take us on a trip, she’d pour a puzzle on the table. We’d pick at it like snacks during the Super Bowl, when we weren’t dancing or […]
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Nearly 230 Mahomet-Seymour High School students participate in March 14 walkout
With the wind blowing across the Mahomet-Seymour football field, it was difficult to hear high school students say, “enough” from the bleachers. But the presence of nearly 230 students — roughly a quarter of the M-S High School student population, — on the field at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14 sent […]
Learning to give back: junior high, high school programs benefit community
Photos and Article by Emily Janauski The Mahomet Daily and Mahomet Citizen share articles on a weekly basis. Building a sense of community, developing relationships and gaining confidence, the Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School’s Community Action Program and the high school’s Interact Club provide unmatched volunteer service projects for students. “It’s […]
A Look Inside Mahomet-Seymour High School: Students concerned about sexual education and environment
This article is the fifth in a six-part series that addresses concerns five (The fifth student left halfway through the interview. This interview includes four students.) Mahomet-Seymour High Schoool students have about their environment at school. During an interview about school safety, these students discussed a multitude of issues that, […]
Berger named to IWCOA Hall of Fame
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com There are two main ways for youngsters to get involved with wrestling. The most common is to take up the sport in a kids’ club or as part of a youth program, some of which begin in first grade. The other way is to participate in […]
Celebration of art takes on different form this school year
The celebration of a school year’s worth of art will look a little different this year. Celebrate Art, an annual event that has given Mahomet-Seymour art students a chance to showcase their work annually, is in a transition year. The nearly 20-year-old tradition began as a fundraiser for the Mahomet-Seymour […]
A Look Inside Mahomet-Seymour High School: Students look for help to deal with social issues
This article is the fourth in a six-part series that addresses concerns five Mahomet-Seymour High Schoool students have about their environment at school. During an interview about school safety, these students discussed a multitude of issues that, they believe, lead to an unhealthy learning environment. These students come from different […]
Eggs placed throughout Lake of the Woods draw visitors to park
When the skies turn blue, Mahomet residents often visit the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve to witness the first signs of spring. But this spring, Lake of the Woods visitors found an unexpected surprise: 16 painted concrete eggs along paths and between trees throughout the preserve. “We put eggs […]
Brogan’s Corner: Springtime in My Eyes
Springtime can hold lots of joyous occasions and memorable moments for kids like me. This time of the year is where my classmates and I count down the days until our break. Many things can happen if you are willing to put down the phone and find them. Spring break […]
MSHS Baseball kicks off season with win, Boys’ and Girls’ Track making strides
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Brooks Coetzee hit a solo home run in his first at-bat as a senior and Mahomet-Seymour’s baseball team posted a 6-0 shutout win over Oakwood in Wednesday’s opener. Starter Tanner Kirts, who struck out 11 batters in four innings, earned the win. He was followed to […]
