Area Sports and Education

The Licking High School Class of 2024 Commencement was held Sunday, with family and friends filling the Sherman Hill Field House to witness the event. Student speakers were Ryleigh Barton, who spoke of “Academic Excellence;” McKinley Satterfield, whose speech was on “Character;” and Hannah Medlock, with “Memories” as her theme. Photos by Shari Harris Honors,…

Photos by Shari Harris  

Academic Reception Photos by Shari Harris Decision Day Baccalaureate LHS Senior/Pre-K Walkthrough Senior Parade Photos by Shari Harris  

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Progressive Ozark Bank showed their support and appreciation for Licking R-VIII teachers, administration and support staff in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and as participants in the Community Teacher Support Network (CTSN). They furnished popcorn and sodas, delivered to the classrooms, at the Licking R-VIII campus last week. Photos by…

Licking High School Track & Field competed at Blue Eye in the Sectional round of the State tournament for Class 2 Track & Field. The Licking Girls Team finished second overall in Sectionals, and six athletes qualified for the State meet at Jefferson City High School on Friday, May 17, . The Girls 4x100m relay…

By Coach Harv Antle The Licking Wildcats closed out the regular season last Thursday with a 2-0 win at Mountain Grove. Rusty Buckner was dominant on the mound for Licking. The senior tossed a complete game shutout in which he allowed four hits and struck out 10. Buckner also jump started the offense with a…

The Licking FFA Chapter held their 92nd Annual FFA Banquet Friday at the Sherman Hill Field House in Licking. A meal of pork loin, cheesy hashbrowns, baked beans and pasta salad was enjoyed by over 140 members and guests. Thirty-three Greenhand FFA degrees were announced, including Blake Ammons, Zach Barker, Brandon Blake, Ella Bonine, Vanessa…