Spooner
EDUCATION
Lions Club awards scholarships
The Spooner-Trego Lions Club awarded graduating Spooner High School students with scholarships. The awards varied in amounts, and they were all deserving students. The club has been happy to do this for many years. The total awarded was $2,500.
Washburn County DA named Distinguished Alumnus
RICE LAKE - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County Foundation announced their selection for 2024 Distinguished Alumnus as Aaron Marcoux, Washburn County district attorney, at the campus’ May 16 commencement ceremony. Marcoux attended what was then known as the University of Wisconsin-Barron County from 1998-2001. He immersed himself in campus life and was elected to the Student Government Association, serving as vice president, president and parliamentarian. He was also active in Sociology Club, student theater, Philosophy Club, was co-founder of United Students and...
LCO University breaks ground for student housing
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University broke ground Monday June 10 for a new dormitory that will house 82 students on campus as part of its long-range master facility plan. The ceremony began with prayers in Ojibwe by Naaagaanwewidang (Mark Montano Jr.), age 10, and by Dennis White, faculty member. The LCO University Drum sang a welcome song and an honor song. One of the speakers Monday was tribal elder Maryellen...
LCO University announces spring Dean's, President's List
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) has announced its Spring 2024 President’s and Dean’s List honorees. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must be a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 credits while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Those who achieve the Dean’s List are full-time students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0. ...
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