Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Words carry deep meaning for Career Tech students
By Anita Laulainen For Frontiersman.com WASILLA — There are many words that, although may not be said aloud, are certainly
Wasilla Lake Christian competes in FIRST Lego League contest
WASILLA — After participating in the Alaska State Lego League competition in January, two teams of fourth-grade students from Wasilla
Demands on education increase with technology
By Brian Mead Chalk Talk There’s a lot of national buzz about the condition of our education system in
Valley teams sweep ‘State Science Bowl’
WASILLA — When the dust had settled at Mat-Su Career and Technical High School March 2, a pair of Valley
‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finalists announced
JUNEAU — Colony High School student Tong Thao will represent the Valley in this year’s state finals for the Poetry
Machetanz students net $1,425 for ‘Firefighter Stairclimb’
PALMER — What’s important enough that it had Machetanz Elementary fifth-grader Lexi Kavanagh willing cleaning up the dog’s
‘Young People of Achievement Awards’ due March 15
Alaskans have until March 15 to nominate youths ages 16 to 18 for YWCA’s “Young People of Achievement Awards”
Apply now for Mat-Su Health Foundation scholarships
WASILLA — Mat-Su Borough residents interested in pursuing health-related careers are encouraged to apply for this year’s Mat-
CHS graduate appointed to Coast Guard Academy
PALMER — Colony High School senior Samantha Everett of Palmer has been appointed to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. She
‘Lions’ Leadership Academy’ graduates 28
Mat-Su students were among a class of 28 students, ranging in age from 17 to mid-70s, at this
Robotics team advances to state finals
By LISA PREUIT For Frontiersman.com WASILLA — For the first time in school history, the Twindly Bridge Charter School Robotics
‘Be bold and set goals’
By HEATHER A. RESZ Frontiersman.com PALMER — Seating was at a premium during graduation ceremonies at the Alaska Job Corps