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Yalanda Wolke of A Blossom For Every Occasion was busy Monday preparing bouquets and other arrangements for Valentine's Day orders.
Yalanda Wolke of A Blossom For Every Occasion was busy Monday preparing bouquets and other arrangements for Valentine's Day orders.
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Adalyn Morris, 3, stands by her creation Monday afternoon in Parsons. She had some help in its construction. Adalyn is the daughter of Katie and Austin Morris of Parsons.
Adalyn Morris, 3, stands by her creation Monday afternoon in Parsons. She had some help in its construction. Adalyn is the daughter of Katie and Austin Morris of Parsons.
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Parsons High School seniors Sawyer Woodworth (20) and Kiralyn Mosier (11) trap Columbus forward Jessica Robinson Friday evening in a 67-47 win that moved the Lady Vikings to 4-0 in Southeast Kansas League play. The win was the fifth in the row for the PHS girl's basketball team, who is now 12-4 on the year.
Parsons High School seniors Sawyer Woodworth (20) and Kiralyn Mosier (11) trap Columbus forward Jessica Robinson Friday evening in a 67-47 win that moved the Lady Vikings to 4-0 in Southeast Kansas League play. The win was the fifth in the row for the PHS girl's basketball team, who is now 12-4 on the year.
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Parsons High School junior Craig Beachner flies to the hoop for two of his eight points following a steal in the second quarter of Friday's game against Columbus. The Vikings bounced back from Tuesday's loss to Fort Scott with a 64-42 road victory over the Titans to improve to 14-2 overall.
Parsons High School junior Craig Beachner flies to the hoop for two of his eight points following a steal in the second quarter of Friday's game against Columbus. The Vikings bounced back from Tuesday's loss to Fort Scott with a 64-42 road victory over the Titans to improve to 14-2 overall.
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Parsons High School senior Ben Thompson (13) swats a rebound out of the hands of Columbus guard Colton Stanley during Friday's win over the Titans.
Parsons High School senior Ben Thompson (13) swats a rebound out of the hands of Columbus guard Colton Stanley during Friday's win over the Titans.
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Pink and orange hues from Wednesday's sunset saturated fluffy clouds that lined the top of a  dark cloud front moving into Parsons from the northeast.
Pink and orange hues from Wednesday's sunset saturated fluffy clouds that lined the top of a dark cloud front moving into Parsons from the northeast.
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Parsons High School seniors Marena Fitzwater, Emily West and Hayley Metcalf dish chicken noodles, potatoes, green beans and rolls into to-go containers as Chanita Warner waits for the containers Thursday in the PSHTC cafeteria. Health career students from PHS and PSHTC workers volunteer to work the annual fundraiser for Operation Santa, which provides Christmas presents to PSHTC residents. The fundraiser made more than $900 this year.
Parsons High School seniors Marena Fitzwater, Emily West and Hayley Metcalf dish chicken noodles, potatoes, green beans and rolls into to-go containers as Chanita Warner waits for the containers Thursday in the PSHTC cafeteria. Health career students from PHS and PSHTC workers volunteer to work the annual fundraiser for Operation Santa, which provides Christmas presents to PSHTC residents. The fundraiser made more than $900 this year.
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Parsons Middle School teacher Barbara Benavides shows Army National Guard Sgt. Troy Hogelin letters of response students have been receivingg from other soldiers stationed overseas.
Parsons Middle School teacher Barbara Benavides shows Army National Guard Sgt. Troy Hogelin letters of response students have been receivingg from other soldiers stationed overseas.
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Parsons High School senior James Jackson (center) signed his letter of intent to play football at Fort Scott Community College next season on Wedneday. Jackson is joined by PHS football coach David Pitts and his mother Keisha Johnson. Jackson is the fifth PHS senior to sign a letter of intent to play football next season.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School senior James Jackson (center) signed his letter of intent to play football at Fort Scott Community College next season on Wedneday. Jackson is joined by PHS football coach David Pitts and his mother Keisha Johnson. Jackson is the fifth PHS senior to sign a letter of intent to play football next season.
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Parsons High School senior Kiralyn Mosier drives to the bucket during the first half of Tuesday's 58-49 win over Fort Scott. Mosier had 17 points in the first half on the way to a game-high 19 and the Vikes improved to 3-0 in Southeast Kansas League play with the win.
Parsons High School senior Kiralyn Mosier drives to the bucket during the first half of Tuesday's 58-49 win over Fort Scott. Mosier had 17 points in the first half on the way to a game-high 19 and the Vikes improved to 3-0 in Southeast Kansas League play with the win.
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