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Morris sets new Pi Bee record

The fact that Shawn Morris set a new school record in the annual Pi Bee on the last day of school was just a secondary prize. The Aurora seventh grader smashed the record by memorizing 402 consecutive random numbers, but what brought a smile to his face was the bragging rights earned at the next family gathering. Young Morris had a bet with his older cousin and previous record holder, Alex Peters, that he could top his 2017 record of 366 digits, and if he did Peters would have to shave off his mustache.

Find Your Grind helps students ponder career

Careers class for freshmen at Aurora High School looks a lot different today than it did four years ago, thanks to Find Your Grind.

 

Nancy Lohrmeyer recounts past as Plainsman volunteer

Nancy Lohrmeyer, Aurora city council representative and State Farm Insurance agent has history with Hamilton County. From her family’s deep roots near Stockham to working at the Plainsman Museum soon after its 1976 opening at the current Highway 14 location, Lohrmeyer knows that history is a strong beginning to build on.

 

Leadership class graduates, shares vision for tap room

Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow recognized its 29th graduating class last week, continuing a program which encourages young leaders to get involved and help make a difference in their community.
Coordinated by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, the 2022-23 leadership class not only completed nine monthly programs designed to develop community awareness, but also came up with a project class members felt reflected a local need -- called “Homtown on Tap.”

 

 

 

 

 

  • Shawn Morris, center, is the new Pi Bee record holder, having recited 402 digits of pi on the last day of school. He is pictured with his cousin and former record holder, Alex Peters at left, and math teacher Scott Phillips.
    Shawn Morris, center, is the new Pi Bee record holder, having recited 402 digits of pi on the last day of school. He is pictured with his cousin and former record holder, Alex Peters at left, and math teacher Scott Phillips.
  • Students in Dana Thompson’s careers class log in to a Find Your Grind curriculum earlier this school year, where they spend time assessing their preferred lifestyles in an effort to discover strenghs that might help lead them to a career choice.
    Students in Dana Thompson’s careers class log in to a Find Your Grind curriculum earlier this school year, where they spend time assessing their preferred lifestyles in an effort to discover strenghs that might help lead them to a career choice.
  • Nancy Lohrmeyer reclines on a piano bench in the Plainsman Museum near a sign for the Prairie Gem Evangelical United Brethren Church in Stockham, which she used to attend. Nearby is the cemetery planter she repainted as a child.
    Nancy Lohrmeyer reclines on a piano bench in the Plainsman Museum near a sign for the Prairie Gem Evangelical United Brethren Church in Stockham, which she used to attend. Nearby is the cemetery planter she repainted as a child.
  • Members of the 2023 Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow class include, front from left: Michelle Broekemier, Devon Olson, Sarah Enderle, Catryna Driewer, Monica Kliewer, Aimee Robinson. Back from left: Tricia Kubik, Riley Larson, Richard Rhoden, Doug Glunz, Monica Graham, Hannah Prusia. Not pictured: Jannelle Seim, Brandi Nigro.
    Members of the 2023 Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow class include, front from left: Michelle Broekemier, Devon Olson, Sarah Enderle, Catryna Driewer, Monica Kliewer, Aimee Robinson. Back from left: Tricia Kubik, Riley Larson, Richard Rhoden, Doug Glunz, Monica Graham, Hannah Prusia. Not pictured: Jannelle Seim, Brandi Nigro.