Education
June 3, 2019

Trinity Lutheran School honors

By From JT Staff Reports

Trinity Lutheran School has announced the yearend awards for the 2018-19.

Perfect School Attendance:​ Braden Bates, Henry Brown, Ezra Olding, Naomi Parker, Evelyn Poling, Luke Poling, Brody Schultz, Charlotte Shaffer, Tobin Smith, Tyson Smith, Simon Stonerock.

Faithful School Attendance​ (missed ...

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