Education
February 3, 2017

In The Halls….Marysville High School

By From JT Staff Reports

Featured Senior
 Colt Biehl
By Henry Lautenschlager
Colt T. Biehl, son of Stephen and Avis Biehl, will be graduating from Marysville high school as part of the class of 2017. Throughout high school, Colt has been an active member of the bowling team for two years as well as running and throwing for th...

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The photo shown above circulated social media last week showing Jonathan Alder staff members in front of the entrance door at the high school. Frustrated parents said the photo showed district officials blocking the doors so students couldn’t participate in the Feb. 20 walk-out. District officials said it simply depicts staff members at the door, but not blocking them. (Photo submitted)
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The photo shown above circulated social media last week showing Jonathan Alder staff members in front of the entrance door at the high school. Frustrated parents said the photo showed district officials blocking the doors so students couldn’t participate in the Feb. 20 walk-out. District officials said it simply depicts staff members at the door, but not blocking them. (Photo submitted)
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