Senior Dance
Senior members of the Mount Vernon football team, including Matt Boucher (33), Derek Baker (47) and Justin Edwards (23), celebrate from the back of a float in Wednesday night’s homecoming parade. The Yellow Jackets host Worthington Kilbourne on Friday night. (Samantha Scoles)
Traditions continue at Utica Homecoming
Julie Horn and her grandchildren, Riley McInturff and Logon Horn, enjoyed the Music Fun House on Wednesday at the 77th annual Utica Homecoming Fall Festival. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
Sanoh shows off new digs
Sanoh plant manager Eric Carroll, facing camera, explains how one of the company’s manufactured parts is made to Mount Vernon Safety-Service Director Dave Glass, left, and City Engineer Cameron Keaton. Carroll was conducting a tour for community leaders at Sanoh’s new plant on Blackjack Road as part of Employee Appreciation Day. (George Breithaupt)
Quarry Chapel restoration complete
Christ Church at the Quarry, more commonly referred to as Quarry Chapel, will be open to the public this weekend to show off the completion of an extensive interior restoration project. (Submitted Photo)
Underwood honored for service
Centerburg Village retiree Bob Underwood, left, talks with his co-workers at a retirement luncheon in his honor Wednesday. Next to him are Dan Davis; Joe Hardin, his replacement; and Murray Hendrickson. In his 30 years working for the village of Centerburg, Underwood has performed myriad duties, from plowing the streets to reading water meters and everything in between. Mayor George Shaw made a proclamation honoring Underwood for his loyalty and service to the community. Underwood lives in Mount Vernon with his wife, Judy. (Virgil Shipley)
Kenyon launches pilot program to fight binge drinking, eating
From left, Kenyon College Substance Abuse Counselor Mike Durham, Director of Counseling Patrick Gilligan, student counseling intern Lovey Walker, Dean of Students Hank Toutain, and therapist Dr. Sheppard Kominars discuss the “Journal to Win” pilot program launching today at the college. The program aims to fight binge drinking, substance abuse and unhealthy eating among college students. (Mark S. Jordan)
Mount Vernon Homecoming Court
Mount Vernon has selected its Homecoming Court for Friday’s game against Worthington Kilbourne. Court members are, front row, from left, seniors Mackenzi Cline, Kelsey Gamble and Erin Miller and attendants Michael Hayes, Alec Curry and John Fernandez; back row, freshmen Sierra Moss and Mary Phillips, sophomores Nora Rice and Keli Thompson and juniors Ceejay Boyce and Kathleen Curry. Gamble was selected as the 2009 queen and Fernandez was selected as the 2009 king. (Virgil Shipley)
Danville Homecoming Court
The 2009 Danville High School Homecoming Court was announced recently. The queen will be crowned and announced at Friday’s football game against Centerburg. In the front row, from left, are senior queen candidates Maria Hansen, Emily Mickley and Paige Mickley. In the back row, from left, are Melanie Alberts, freshman attendant; Katie Addair, sophomore attendant; and Morgan Sinnett, junior attendant. (Virgil Shipley)
Highland Homecoming Court
Highland High School will host its 48th homecoming ceremony on Friday with the ceremony beginning at 6:25 p.m. just prior to the football game against Elgin. The senior queen candidates, front row from left, are Jamie Baird, Kara Orsborn and Krista Chapman. The retiring queen is Samantha Baldwin, not pictured. In the back row, from left, are Stacey Bennett, freshman attendant; Samantha Zuber, sophomore attendant; and Lynsey Pryor, junior attendant. In addition to the ceremony, there will be fireworks immediately following the football game. (Submitted Photo)
Blue Devils, Trojans vying for 1st win
Danville quarterback Marcus Magers hands the ball off to running back Heath Buckingham during a Week 2 game against Waynedale. Danville celebrates homecoming on Friday night while hosting Centerburg. Both teams are looking for their first victory of the season. (Joe Huddleston)
Yellow Jackets battle opponents, injuries
Senior members of the Mount Vernon football team, including Matt Boucher (33), Derek Baker (47) and Justin Edwards (23), celebrate from the back of a float in Wednesday night’s homecoming parade. The Yellow Jackets host Worthington Kilbourne on Friday night. (Samantha Scoles)
