Education
March 17, 2017

Fairbanks High School … Panther Pause

By From JT Staff Reports

Senior of the Month
March’s senior of the month is Lily Scheiderer, daughter of Todd and Kim Scheiderer of Marysville. She has been a varsity cheerleader for four years, as well as a member of art club and FCCLA, where she is currently president. In addition, she is the vice president of the Nation...

JA parents say students “intimidated”
Education, Local News, News
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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Ed Mickelson, pictured at right, explains Marysville’s 2026 Vision Plan during the annual State of the City event Monday night. Mickelson and Carmine Russo, center, consulted the city through its planning process last year before officials adopted it during a meeting last month. Also pictured at left is Donald Boerger, city council vice president. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
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Paul Cunningham, pictured at left, watches a video monitor as Marysville City Manager Terry Emery, right, records a segment for the 2026 State of the City address in the Journal-Tribune building. Cunningham’s company, Cool World, has been producing videos for the city, including the one presented at Monday night’s annual event, since 2018. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
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