14 Years Ago

A retirement/goingaway reception was held for Stockton USD 271 employees and teachers, Adam Bedient, Karen LaBarge, Joanne Steeples, Kelsey Pinkerton, and Adam North. Twenty-four graduates walked the stage at the Stockton eighth-grade graduation.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Stockton swimming pool was getting some splashy renovations in the concession area and the lifeguard's office. The Lil' Tigers Preschool class gave a huge thanks to their teacher, Mrs.

Stockton High School's Valedictorian was Kacey Scott, and Chrissie Cox was Salutatorian. Leadins were Audrey Green and Zach Lowry. Ushers were Miles Shetterly, Salla Saikkonen, Sierra Brown, and Koby Beougher.

At a special school board meeting, the Board hired Chris Graham as a new teacher and accepted the resignations of Adam North and Ashley Bedient.

Receiving high ratings at the State Solo Competition in Wichita were music students Morgan Beougher, Delilah Griebel, Anna Hahn, Nicholas Henry, Chrissie Cox, MaKayla Reed, and Rebekah Niblock. Alexa Rogers was hired as Stockton's Assistant Recreation Director.

The SHS Prom Queen and King were Hayley Dix and Michael Dix. Kim Thomas was set to serve another term as Stockton City Mayor, with Clerk Doug Conn administering the Oath of Office.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The SHS Prom queen and king candidates were Shaina Ott, Ravin States, Kacey Scott, Hayley Dix, Bryce Reichard, Michael Dix, Chandler Nyp, and Colton Pfiefer. The theme was 'A Night in Hollywood' with the event to take place at the historic Nova Theatre.

The Rooks County Regional Airport officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the facility on April 5th.

Collecting the most boxtops as part of a moneymaker for Stockton Grade School were Ashlyn Hahn, who collected 607 boxtops; Magnus States, who collected 500 boxtops; and Basil Powers, who collected 712 boxtops. The school received a total of $778.30 for the Accelerated Reading (AR) Fund.

Sterling Supply, LLC, in Stockton, officially opened for business on March 19th. Owners were Chad and Nancy Sterling.