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Defore and Ling Head to State

We want to congratulate Elijah Defore, Northeast Magnet, and Harry Ling, Collegiate, both 2025, for their performances this weekend during the Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving Wichita Invitational.

Elijah qualified for the State Championship meet in the 50 freestyle, swam a personal best in the 100 freestyle, and won first place with his 200 freestyle relay team.

Harry finished first in the 500 and 200 freestyle and placed first with his 400 freestyle relay team.

In the upcoming weeks, Harry will compete In the AVCTL League Championship, Elijah will compete in the GWAL City League Championship, and both will race in the State Championship meet February 20^th-22^nd.

Congratulations and good luck, Elijah and Harry!

By Claudette Glenn, 3 monthsFebruary 3, 2025 ago

Defore Named DSI Finalist

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We’re excited to share that Elijah Defore, Northeast Magnet, 2025, has been selected as one of the top 12 finalists in Wichita State University’s annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI)!

Of 551 students who competed, Elijah advanced to the final round, where three students will be awarded the Harry Gore Memorial Scholarship. To qualify, students had to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to their communities.

The 12 finalists participated in final interviews on January 23^rd, and the Gore Scholars will be announced on January 31^st.

Good luck, Elijah!

By Claudette Glenn, 4 monthsJanuary 29, 2025 ago

Sixth Group of Scholars Announced

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It’s an honor to announce the newest recipients of the Lifelong Learning Scholarships from the Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation. Congratulations to these exceptional students!

The 2025-2026 recipients are:

Alexsis Barkus – Wichita South High

Elijah Defore – Wichita Northeast Magnet High

Harry Ling – Wichita Collegiate School

Jana Orief – Wichita Northwest High School

Caleb Rogers – Derby High School

Jacob Timler – Classical School of Wichita

By Claudette Glenn, 4 monthsJanuary 9, 2025 ago