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Nora Jameson For The Imperial Republican
Peyton Cox had three throws over 39 feet at state track and finished fourth in Class D.

Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
GraCee Goings rips off a 124’6’ throw on her first attempt at state and finished fourth.

Carol Kelley For The Imperial Republican
Jacksen Littrel came up short in his quest for a shot put medal at state.

Goings, Cox claim fourth-place medals at state

Wauneta-Palisade juniors GraCee Goings and Peyton Cox made the most out of their trip to Omaha. Goings placed fourth in the discus and Cox placed fourth in the shot put.

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Ava McNair For The Imperial Republican
Ali McNair clears 9’6” in the pole vault.

Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Thomas Reeves hands off to Dawson Mollendor in the 400-meter relay.

Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Kaylie Lotspeich winds up for a throw in the discus. Lotspeich placed sixth.

Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Stephen Murray sets the Longhorns up for win in the 1,600-meter relay.

Nora Jameson For The Imperial Republican
Jensen Olsen, right, edges out Kade Anderson for a trip to the 110-meter hurdle finals.

Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Mason Wallin soars over the bar in the pole vault. Wallin would clear 14’0” and win the state title.

Scenes from state track championships

Class C boys top three team scores—1. Chase County, 66; 2. Battle Creek, 52; 3. North Platte St Pat’s, 46.

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Area students earn college, university degrees

Students from the Chase County area are earning post-secondary degrees from college and universities. Here is a recap of some of the area’s recent graduates.
Ally Jablonski

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Liliana Marquez | For The Imperial Republican
Raquell Castillo is a new member of Imperial EMS, and believes serving as an EMT is a way to give back to the community that has given so much to her.

New EMS member hopes to make a difference

Despite facing challenges in life, Raquell Castillo works hard to overcome racial stereotypes.

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Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Carrying their diplomas, CCS graduates, from left, Kobe Norman, Alejandro Mendoza, Stephen Murray and Dawson Mollendor exit the school building where they spent so much time.