Volume 18 February 28, 2020

PJH Wrestlers Take MCEL Championship in Ellis Well, they did it again! Our wrestling team won the MCEL tournament in Ellis last Thursday in decisive fashion. Way to go, Panthers!! You had an awesome season!! Photos by Layton Johnson

YEC Students Win Big

YEC students have been working on their businesses since January. They had to create a detailed business plan, a tradeshow, and a four-minute presentation. They presented to the judges at the high school yesterday. Gabby Poels won the contest with her "Jabby Jerby" business idea! She made jerky and brought four different flavors for the judges. She won $500 plus $50 for having the best four-minute presentation. She will compete at state on April 28 at Kansas State University. Elli Velardes, Layton Wyatt, and Hallie Jerby earned 5th place with their "Giant Gummy Gang" business and won a $50 cash prize. Congratulations to all!

JR. PANTHER NEWS Staff: Preston Beckman, Jocelyn Billings, JJ Brandon,

Michaela Bui, Patrick Driggs, Jackson Irwin, Rad Rodriguez

MCEL Medalists

Cyrise Brown - 3rd place at 80-95 lbs.Isabella Keesee - 3rd place at 120-132 lbs.Jeiza Hernandez - 4th place at 120-132 lbs.Damien Gregory - 3rd place at 85 lbs.Elli Velardes - 4th place at 90 lbs.Patrick Driggs - 2nd place at 95 lbs.Jackson Irwin - 4th place at 105 lbs.Preston Beckman - 4th place at 110 lbs.Kaden Sisson - 1st place at 115 lbs.Hunter Sisson - 2nd place at 120 lbs.Seth Keeten - 2nd place at 125 lbs.Cole Keeten - 1st place at 132 lbs.Carsen Meitl - 2nd place at 138 lbs.Peyton Gower - 2nd place at 145 lbs.Trace Hanchett - 2nd place at 152 lbs.Rad Rodriguez - 1st place at 160 lbs.Jaden Boyle - 3rd place at 175 lbs.

6th Grader

I am a girl. I have blonde hair. I have greenish-blue eyes. I am short. I am shy. I prefer chocolate candy. My favorite movie is “Frozen.” I love the color pink. My favorite sport is softball. My favorite subject in school is math. I usually eat school lunch. I don’t like “Stranger Things.” Who am I?

5th Grader

I am a boy. I have black hair. I have brown eyes. I am short. I am outgoing. I prefer fruity candy. My favorite movie is “8 Seconds.” I love the color blue. My favorite sport is football. My favorite subject in school is technology. I usually eat school lunch. I like “Stranger Things.” Who am I?

Secret Staff Member 😎

I am a female para. I have light brown and gray hair. I have hazel eyes. I am average height. I am outgoing. I prefer fruity candy. My favorite movie is “Pretty Woman.” I love all colors. My favorite sport is volleyball. My favorite subject in school is math. I usually bring my lunch. I don’t like “Stranger Things.” Who am I?

8th Grader

I am a girl. I have light brown hair. I have blue eyes. I am short. I am outgoing. I prefer chocolate candy. My favorite movie is “The Kissing Booth.” I love the color blue. My favorite sport is volleyball. My favorite subject in school is music. I usually eat school lunch. I don’t like “Stranger Things.” Who am I?

Hero Essay Winners

8th graders Louis Bohl and Cara Wenzl were this year's "My Hero" Essay contest winners. Louis wrote about his dad, and Cara wrote about her sister, August. Dan Klinger from the Phillips County Christian Foundation presented them each with an iPad, a cover, and an iTunes gift card. Good job, guys!

Positive Panthers 🐾

Last issue's secret people were Kane Craig, Kalee Ragsdale, Kaid Schwenn, Kamrie Chestnut, and Mrs. Ford.

7th Grader

I am a boy. I have brown hair. I have brown eyes. I am average height. I am outgoing. I prefer fruity candy. My favorite movie is “Hacksaw Ridge.” I love the color blue. My favorite sports are football and wrestling. My favorite subjects in school are math and reading. I usually eat school lunch. I like “Stranger Things.” Who am I?

THIS WEEK'S SECRET STUDENTS

We will reveal the secret people later today.

Week of February 28