Area Sports and Education

Jadyn Barnes, a junior at Licking High School, traveled to Jefferson City to compete in Javelin Throw at the Class 3 State finals on Saturday. This was her third consecutive year trying for Gold. This year she was not disappointed and brought home the GOLD! Barnes’ throw of 37.84m earned her the title of Class…

By Coach Cole Roark For the third consecutive year, the Licking Wildcats are District Champions. Five years in a row for the program they have played in the District championship game, and for the past three they have brought home the hardware. A return to tradition, and a new beginning, all in one, for the…

By Katey Wesley, Staff Reporter On Thursday evening, May 15, the Wildcat Early Learning Center in Licking held their graduation ceremony. Mrs.Clonts welcomed everyone, and after her introduction, the graduating pre-school Class of 2025 began to walk the best little line they possibly could. Many students had big smiles while some had shy little faces.…

Licking Junior High School students gathered in the Sherman Hill Field House Thursday for an Awards Ceremony. Junior High Principal Mrs. Angela Loughridge welcomed students and parents to the ceremony. She honored seventh and eighth grade class officers for their work throughout the year. Seventh grade president was Jasper Rodgers, vice president was Trapper Adey,…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Three retirees from the Licking R-8 School District were honored for their years of service to the District at a ceremony on Friday, May 16, where they were presented with resolutions from Representative Bennie Cook and the Missouri State Legislature. Bus driver and maintenance man Jim Maddox retired on December 24,…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon at the Sherman Hill Field House in Licking. Families and friends filled the gymnasium to watch the proceedings. This year’s graduating class consisted of eighty students. Special music was performed by the LHS Concert Band, a group…

Licking High School students participated in community service projects in Licking and the surrounding area on Monday, May 5. Activities from landscaping to organizing archives, painting to placing flags, and much more were undertaken by groups of students. Students, along with their advisory teachers, traveled on buses to Paddy Creek, Boiling Springs, the nursery lake,…

By Coach Steve RIssler The Licking track and field team competed in Class 3 District 5 action last weekend at Cuba High School. Two athletes advanced on to sectional competition placing in the top four at districts: Jadyn Barnes and Keely Gorman. The girls 4x100m team set a new season best and finished sixth in…

The Licking FFA Chapter held their 93rd Annual FFA Chapter Banquet on Friday at the Sherman Hill Field House. Licking Chapter President Jd Fox and the officers of the chapter led the ceremony. After a welcome by Fox, he and Treasurer Ashlee Umfleet performed the National Anthem. Chaplain Cameron Teems gave the invocation before members…

The Licking High School Athletic Banquet was held on Thursday, May 1, at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse on the secondary campus. Athletes gathered with their families and friends to receive awards and letters. Coach Tammy Gorman gave the following awards for the volleyball athletes: Offensive Player of the Year – Jadyn Barnes, Defensive Player of…