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Columbia Academy Student Body President Kandace Upton goes out of her way to include everyone and plans on helping the next generation by becoming an elementary teacher. | Photo by Jackson Howell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2024

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Upton’s presidential prowess yields great expectations
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Sun,04/28/24-11:30AM , 1,347 Reads
It takes a special type of leader to not only serve on a school’s student council but also act as student body president. It’s another level entirely when serving as an educator. Columbia Academy’s Kandace Upton has excelled in accomplishing those first two feats, leaving her teachers and peers no doubt that she’ll accomplish the third.
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East Marion High School senior Kyara Hendricks has excelled in the classroom, but she has her sights set on pursuing a career on stage as an actress. | Photo by Joshua Campbell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2024

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Hendricks’ path to the stage
By ALLYSON ALFORD
Sun,04/28/24-8:00AM , 1,638 Reads
A sophisticated, intelligent and gentle-spirited senior at East Marion High School, Kyara Hendricks lives to carve out her own path in life.
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Woodlawn Prep freshman Olivia Williamson has proven to be one of a kind through her leadership, humility and drive. | Photo by Joshua Campbell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2024

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Williamson’s drive unrivaled at Woodlawn Prep
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Sat,04/27/24-11:30AM , 1,868 Reads
There are very few, if any, freshmen in high school quite like Olivia Williamson. The Woodlawn Preparatory School student has separated herself as an exceptional leader for the school and is already leading multiple student organizations despite her young age.
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Tassin Cattle Company is owned and operated by the Tassin family, which includes, from left, Reese Tassin Jr., Kayl Tassin and Charlene Tassin. Not pictured are Saige Tassin and Reese Tassin Sr. | Photos by Joshua Campbell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2024

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Tassin Cattle Company keeps on winning
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Sat,04/27/24-8:00AM , 1,927 Reads
Nestled away in the very southern tip of Marion County in Sandy Hook is a massive cattle farm that is home to a family of champions.
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