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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Summer is in full swing in Hobart

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What’s recently happened? With school letting out on June 4, Hobart has been busy with summer activities. From June 5-8, Hobart had its annual Lakefront Festival at Festival Park, a four-day event featuring live entertainment, an arts and crafts center, and food vendors. For many people, the Dam Duck Tape and Cardboard Boat Race, as well as the Rubber Ducky Race, are the highlights of the...

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte High School students celebrate graduation and dive into summer

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What recently happened? La Porte High School (LPHS) held its annual commencement ceremony for the graduating seniors on Thursday June 12, at La Porte’s own Kiwanis Field. The ceremony featured all of the walking graduates, as well as speeches from Valedictorian Drew Bush, who discussed personal and overall growth through his high school career, and Teacher Jamie Vincent, who discussed how we...

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Valpo ends the school year

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What’s recently happened? The Valparaiso High School (VHS) 2024-25 school year has come to a close. The school year wrapped up on May 29 with a half day. In addition to classes ending, the end of the school year signals the end of most sports seasons at VHS.  “I’m excited for this track and field season to be over because it’s such a long season, but it's going to be sad because my...

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: School is out in Merrillville and summer is in

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What’s recently happened? On June 6, Merrillville High School’s (MHS) Girls and Boys Track teams competed at the State championship meet. There were many State Qualifiers and students who placed at the meet. The Boy’s Track and Field team placed third and missed the State title by seven points. Demarco Easter and Jaylen Ramsey were State champions in the pole vault and long jump events. On...

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen celebrate the end of an era

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What’s recently happened?  As the end of their high school career approaches, Penn High School’s Senior Class of 2025 is celebrating their successes over the past four years. Earlier this month, the annual Senior Recognition Night took place in the Tania Bengtsson Center for Performing Arts. At the event, students were appreciated for their hard work and dedication. Scholarships were...