SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- JOHNNY UNRUH! If you attend athletic events at ECS, you will most likely recognize Johnny! He has tons of natural talent that can be seen on the soccer field and the basketball court. His hard work and athletic ability have earned him several league and state basketball honors his junior and senior years. Johnny is a kind soul with a servant's heart and is always willing to help others. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing and watching sports, and clocking many hours in the weight room! Johnny's future plans include attending Hutchinson Community College to begin working on a degree in business. Congratulations, Johnny! We have no doubt that you will do great things!
Dominick Lundberg took first place in the Senior Scholarship Art Portfolio Competition part of the McPherson County Student Art Competition. To qualify for the scholarship, the winner must enter at least 8 pieces of art and have a minimum of 4 different media represented in their work. They also must be pursuing a Visual Fine Arts degree the following fall of 2024 in college. The first place scholarship awarded is for $1000. Congratulations, Dom!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- CONNOR STUCKY! This young man would be content to spend his time outside all day, every day! Connor enjoys mechanics, hiking, riding horses, and tubing, but his absolute favorite is a long motorcycle ride. When he's not out seeking adventure, Connor can be found in the middle of a creative art project or playing guitar. Connor has double graduations coming up in May, as he will be completing the two-year auto mechanics program at the Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy and will graduate from Hutchinson Community College with certification in Automotive Technology. He hopes to put his knowledge to the test with a future career in motorcycle mechanics. Congratulations, Connor!
The baseball team will travel to Hillsboro on Tuesday for a double header beginning at 4:30. There is no softball game. Go Eagles!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- GRAYSON JONES! Grayson is a young man of few words, but if you know him well, you know he is a talented welder, loves spending hours riding his motorcycle, and is an avid video game guy! He is also the proud owner of his pet hedgehog, Sunshine! Grayson enjoys helping others and has been a part of the ECS team that travels to Life Change Camp each May to work to get the camp ready for summer programs. Grayson completed one year at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy in Welding Technology and will begin his career in welding two days after he graduates from high school! Congratulations, Grayson!
The high school track meet will take place in Peabody on Tuesday afternoon. Field events are at 3:30 followed by running events at 4:30. Let's go, Eagles!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- JULIA ALLEN! Julia is no stranger to hard work as she has been a successful three-sport athlete, has participated in four ECS musicals, and was recently named the class valedictorian! In her spare time, Julia loves spending time with her family, reading a good book, and no surprise, playing sports! She is a National Honor Society member, a Kansas State Scholar and Governor's Scholar, the 2024 Homecoming Queen, and she will be featured this summer on KWCH's Top of the Class. Julia plans to attend Washburn University in the fall and will major in Forensic Chemistry. Congratulations, Julia, we can't wait to see how the Lord uses you in your future endeavors!
The baseball and softball teams will play in Moundridge on Friday afternoon. Both teams play double headers with the first game beginning at 3:00. Go Eagles!
The junior high track team travels to Peabody Thursday afternoon for their meet. Field events begin at 3:00, and running events at 4:30. Go Eagles!
This week during Chapel, the elementary students listened as Mr. Ben Starburg used science lessons to talk about God's forgiveness of our sins. The junior high and high school students were blessed with a concert by the ECS choir and band.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- AXTON FIELDS! Axton is a quiet guy who doesn't draw attention to himself, but he can easily make you laugh with his unexpected quick wit! Ax is a four-year basketball player and track athlete, and also spent several years on Student Council, serving as president his junior year. Axton has a wide variety of adventurous interests including riding motorcycles, traveling, and airsoft (it is somewhat amazing that his 'fun fact' is that he has never broken a bone!), but when it comes to a future career, Axton is focused on software engineering. Axton bleeds purple, so his plan for the fall is to head to Manhattan to become a Kansas State University Wildcat. Congrats, Axton! We can't wait to see what the Lord has planned for you!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- AVA SIEBERT! Ava joined the Class of 2024 as a junior, and it didn't take long to see that she has many amazing talents! Ava has a beautiful singing voice and a fantastic stage presence which have been showcased in several musicals and plays. Ava also has a heart for serving others, especially the residents she cares for in the nursing home where she works. She has gotten an early start on her career by earning her CNA and beginning her CMA while in high school, and she is excited to continue her education toward a nursing degree. Ava will be attending Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina next year, where she will also be participating in choir and theater. Congratulations, Ava, go do great things!
After talking about unique engineering issues designers have in creating a space craft for Mars, the 6th grade students were tasked with creating a space lander using only the supplies furnished (paper plates, index cards, straws, cotton balls, tape). The sweet astronauts (big marshmallows) could not be dislodged in its landing. Central's golf team got into the fun as members of each group.
Tuesday afternoon the softball and baseball teams are back in action with home games in Galva. They will take on Inman beginning at 3:00 p.m. Go Eagles!
Track results from the meet in Herington. Great job, Eagles!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- DOMINICK LUNDBERG! This young man is not only a musician and an athlete, but he is an extremely talented artist as well! Dominick was recently voted "Student Choice Best in Show" at the Wheat State League Art Festival, and his artwork will be on display at the McPherson County Student Art Exhibition this week. Dom is a kind-hearted guy who enjoys serving others, as evidenced by the many hours he has invested this year in assisting with a local church plant. Dominick is a Discipleship Group Leader, the StuCo President, and the 2024 Homecoming King. We wish him all the best as he heads to Hutchinson Community College in the fall to major in Art. Congratulations, Dominick!
The high school track team will travel to Fairfield for their next meet on Tuesday afternoon. Let's go, Eagles!
ECS will be hosting the junior high track meet in Goessel this afternoon. Field events begin at 4:00, running events will follow at 5:30. Go Eagles!
The baseball and softball teams are on the road to Ell-Saline on Friday afternoon. The first game begins at 3:00 p.m. Let's go, Eagles!
Postseason basketball honors are in. Congratulations to all!
