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North Words prepares for 14th season
The annual North Words Writers Symposium is in its 14th year in Skagway. This year the gathering of writers and fans takes place May 29 – June 1, 2024 in Skagway and Dyea. North Words is an intimate gathering that mixes panel discussions about various aspects of writing with workshops, breakout sessions, consultations, readings, and a variety of outdoor activities, culminating with a keynote banquet. Much of the conference is devoted to the honing of the craft.
Lady Panthers get pair of wins at State, finish 8th
The SHS girls’ basketball team went 2-2 at the ASAA State Tourney in Anchorage last week, finishing in eighth place in the 16-team field. The girls lost a hard-fought battle to Bristol Bay, 54-46, in their opening quarterfinal game on March 13. The Lady Panthers were down by 15 at one point in the second half and battled back to cut the Angels lead to just three points with two minutes to play. Skagway had a couple more chances to tie the score but missed and then had to foul. The Angels converted 4-of-6 at the line to take the game. The Myers sisters, Ava and Millie, each had 15 points to lead Skagway.
Scholarships and Opportunity Mar 22
Margaret Frans Brady Fund 2024 Scholarship application period is now open. Up to $10,000 is available for students pursuing arts; the deadline to apply is April 15, 2024. The Juneau Community Foundation and the Brady family of Skagway have announced that the Margaret Frans Brady (MFB) Fund will make available up to $10,000 in scholarship funding in 2024 for qualifying area students who are pursuing artistic excellence. Applications for the 2024 Margaret Frans Brady arts scholarships are requested.
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