Tip of the hat
Marion High School athletes Zac Ewert and Jessica DeForest who scored 19th and 21st respectively at the state cross country meet Saturday.
Michele Abbott-Becker, Marion County communications director, who received the Carl Gray Memorial Award from the state emergency communications organization.
Marion County undersheriff Randal Brazil and deputies Aaron Waddell and Rollin Schmidt, who recently completed training programs at the Kansas Highway Patrol Academy in Salina.
Centre Junior High School Cougars football team, for being named the 2002 Eisenhower League champion.
Marion Boy Scouts and Cubs who helped collect food during October for the Marion County Emergency Food Bank.
Kim Harms of Lincolnville, who was appointed by Congressman Jerry Moran to serve on the First District Service Academy Selection Board.
Marion vocal music instructor Adam White, who dressed up as a "football head" during the football game Thursday night to promote enthusiasm and spirit for the Warriors.
Erin Smith of Lincolnville, whose biography was featured in the National Dean's List.
Marion High School Scholars' Bowl team, who took first place Tuesday at Northern Heights Home School.
