Former HCC Basketball Player Inducted to NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame
Harris credits his drive from being underrated and often the underdog. “I used that to fuel me,” he said.
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EDUCATION
Freeport School District Announces Weather Cancellations
Freeport School District has announced cancellations due to the forecasted inclement weather.
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Pearl City Junior High And High School Honor Roll Awards
The following students were recognized for their academic achievement.
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Highland Community College Announces Fall 2019 Graduates
The 51 graduates were awarded associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees, or certificates.
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FHN Healthcare Career Scholarship Winners Announced
More than 50 outstanding students applied for the 2019 FHN Healthcare Career Scholarships and Diversity Scholarships this year.
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Highland Community College Announces Fall 2019 Dean’s List
Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale, are included on the dean’s list.
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Highland agriculture shines bright at Illinois PAS Conference
The 22 Highland students are part of a national student organization that provides opportunities for college agriculture students to experience individual growth, leadership and career preparation through competition and cooperative activities.
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Highland Community College campus to close for break
Spring 2020 registration is available online at highland.edu/admissions 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Jan. 2.
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Call for entries for Highland’s 51st District Juried Art Exhibit
This exhibition is designed to recognize local artists in the district, and to celebrate their visual contribution to the community.
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Highland Community College honors GED® completers with Recognition Ceremony
The GED® classes are 100 percent state and federally grant funded. Highland provides the infrastructure for the classes since 1964.
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Dec. 8 Highland Chorale and Youth Choir Holiday Concert
The concert is free and open to the public.
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FHS Thespians Host Christmas Memories To Collect Food Donations
Directors Becky and Tim Connors describe Christmas Memories as “our homemade Christmas card for the community.
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Highland Students Host Death Café To Discuss Societal Topic
The aim of this event is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives.
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Freeport High School to Host Student Career Fair in Preparation for Academy Transition
The career fair will feature almost 150 booths at which area employers, colleges, and military representatives will speak with FHS students about their field and demonstrate aspects of their job through hands-on activities.
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Highland Gallery Hosts Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit
The annual exhibit displays artwork by faculty available for contemplation, stimulation, and discussion.
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