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PCHS Class of 2012 graduates

Just like the past four years, Paris Cooperative High School Director Dave Meister got the final say.

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American Legion ‘Poppy Days’ in Paris

The Paris City Council and Mayor Craig Smith were the first Paris residents to receive poppies from members of the Paris American Legion Auxiliary as auxiliary representati…

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Paris Youth Soccer Association

The Paris Youth Soccer Association finished its season at 4-3.

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Varsity, JV baseball teams recognize playe…

Paris varsity baseball coach Creighton Tarr and Tigers’ junior varsity coach Nathan Ogle recognized their players at an end-of-the year banquet on Thursday.

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Future is bright for Tigers' baseball team

Even though the Paris Cooperative High School baseball team is losing four seniors from this year’s squad, the Tigers have to be optimistic about the future.

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Daugherty qualifies for state

Paris Cooperative High School senior Damon Daugherty took first in the 200 meter dash at the Mahomet-Seymour Sectional meet on Thursday.

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Carla Wimsett enjoys working on Rotary projects

Carla Wimsett said she enjoys being a part of the Rotary Club because of the community service projects.

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Ogle: ‘(Mayo) made me a better person’

This year, Melanie Ogle will retire. She has served more than 15 years as Mayo Middle School's principal, and before that, she taught at Mayo as a health and physical educa…

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Pendley named ‘Caregiver of the Year’

Bob Pendley of Paris was named "Caregiver of the Year" at the 10th annual Caregivers Expo April 21 at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center.

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Crestwood graduates

When the Crestwood band began to play, "Pomp and Circumstance," Crestwood eighth grade parents, family members and friends quieted the gym.

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Crestwood students and teachers put together a flash mob skit for guidance counselor, Mary Huston. Huston will be retiring at the end of the 2012 school year.

Flash Mob at Crestwood in c…

Crestwood students and teachers put together a flash mob skit for guidance counselor, Mary Huston. Huston will be retiring at the end of the 2012 school year.

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A 5-overtime win

The last 20 seconds of the Paris vs. Effingham game, where the two teams battled in 5 overtimes.

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Teachers vs. Students: Are …

St. Mary's teachers, and seventh and eighth graders were in the competitive spirit on Friday, as they battled each other in a game of "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Gra…

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St. Mary's Variety Show

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, St. Mary's students participated in a Variety Show in celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

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Ms Miller-Amato's Choir Class

A day in Ms Miller-Amato's choir class at Mayo Middle School in Paris, Ill. This February, Miller-Amato will be starting a Glee Club for Mayo students.

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