Auditions for a children’s community theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” are from 6 to 8 p.m., November 14 or 15, at the Beaux Arts Centre, 102 S. National, in Fort Scott.

The play, written by Barbara Robinson, is based on the classic children’s book of the same name.

“In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids—probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on!” according to publisher Samuel French.

Auditions are open to kids in grades kindergarten through 12, and no preparation is necessary to audition.  Rehearsals are on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Performances are December 10 and 11, at the Beaux Arts Centre.

The performances are a fundraiser for the Fort Scott High School students traveling to New York City for a Broadway tour and workshops over Spring Break.  There is a $30 performance fee per actor to offset production costs.

The production is directed by Angie Bin, current FSHS Drama Director and former FSCC Children’s Theatre Director. The high school students are also seeking local business sponsorship to help fund the production.  Interested parties and anyone with questions about auditions may contact Bin at 620-719-9622 or at [email protected].

The Fort Scott Community College women’s basketball team’s strong start to the season continued Tuesday evening with a narrow win over the State Fair Community College Roadrunners.

The Lady Greyhounds (4-0) remain undefeated in coach Jeff Tadtman’s first season at FSCC after a 59-56 win over the Lady Roadrunners (1-2), despite trailing SFCC by one point at halftime. But stronger defense as well as good shooting gave the ‘Hounds a ten point lead in the fourth quarter, only for the Roadrunners to battle their way back to within two points in the last nine seconds of the game.

Sophomore Jordyn Danzer led all players with 16 points for the ‘Hounds, making seven of seven free throws, while sophomore Natalia Ready added 14 points, including two back-to-back three pointers at the beginning of the final quarter.

But while the girls found success, the men’s team dropped their second game in a row. Although coming to within seven points late in the game, the ‘Hounds eventually lost to the Roadrunners, 78-56.

Roadrunners’ sophomore Willie Jimerson, Jr., led his team and the entire game with 27 points, while the Roadrunners finished with more than a 50 percent field goal average. The ‘Hounds made just 29 percent of their shots.

Freshman Tyler Zinn led the Greyhounds with 17 points, while freshman Chrision Wilburn added 13 points.

See FSCC’s sports page at their website for more details of the teams and their schedules, including upcoming weekend games, at http://www.fsgreyhounds.com/landing/index.

Submitted by Fort Scott Community College

Veterans Day Events

In honor of Veterans Day, Fort Scott Community College will host a Veterans Day Walk at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11, at the FSCC Lake, 2108 South Horton Street in Fort Scott.

“We welcome students, faculty, staff and community members to walk a lap or more around the lake to honor past and present veterans,” said Robert Goltra, FSCC Vice President of Students.

FSCC President’s Ambassadors will walk continuously from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for those who are unable. Free coffee and donuts will be served to event attendees.

Additionally, FSCC will display photos of veterans on its Veterans Wall of Honor beginning Monday, November 7. The Wall of Honor will be located in Bailey Hall on the FSCC Campus. Community members are encouraged to bring photos for the display to the FSCC Student Services office, also located in Bailey Hall. Photos may be retrieved in the afternoon on Friday, November 11.

For more information, please call Robert Goltra at 620-223-2700, ext. 3500.

Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony

On Friday, November 11, The Fort Scott Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Alpha Theta Omega Chapter) will induct 44 new students during a candle-lighting ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Danny & Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, located at 2108 South Horton in Fort Scott.

“As the new advisor of Phi Theta Kappa here at Fort Scott Community College, I am looking forward to the upcoming year,” said Susie Arvidson, FSCC Director of Library Services and Phi Theta Kappa Advisor. “The students are excited to begin planning events involving local and regional fellowship, as well as local service activities. My hope is that the students will be wonderful role models for future members, have a great time serving others and add to their own experiences.”

The fall 2016 inductees are: William Baker, Jacob Blevins, Bailie Brown, Sirena Bruner, Theodore Chambers, Maddison Christian, Reba Colin, Cara Comstock, Ashlee Corns, Chelsea Cox, Zachary Gudenkauf, Meghan Guss, James Harrison, Shelby Hutchison, Michael Jenkins, Kevin Land II, Kady LaPorte, Justin Logan, Ryan Malone, Samantha Milburn, Jackalynn Neher, Jennah  Ohlde, Merecedes Pankau, Lindy Pettibon, Taylor Remington, Jada Robinson, Matthew Schick, Taylor Schilling, Cody Schlesener, Kim Schwab, Ashlee Setina, Dacey Simpson, Aubrey Smith, Elizabeth Staton-Johnson, Grant Swickhamer, Sarah Townsend, Michalyn Trimble, Mackenzie Tynon, Emily White, Harrison Whitworth and Mackay Williams.

Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society, recognizes the academic achievements of two-year college students. The honor society focuses on four hallmarks at the local, regional and international levels: leadership, service, scholarship and fellowship. Students who have completed 12 credit hours and earned a 3.5 GPA or higher are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa.

For more information, please call Susie Arvidson at 620-223-2700, ext. 3441.

The Fort Scott USD 234 debate teams once again walked away from a weekend tournament in Coffeyville with excellent results and another first place finish.

Teams Joe Adams and Isabella Provence, and Seth Cross and Zach Humble completed the weekend undefeated. Instead of facing each other in the finals, the teams walked away as co-champions.

Rebekah Sweyko and Darby Toth were undefeated in the preliminary rounds but lost to Pittsburg in the quarterfinals in a split decision. Chloe Studyvin and Dalton Womeldorff also lost to a Pittsburg team in the quarterfinals.

In the novice division, Levi Bin and Carlee Studyvin finished in 5th place, Caleb Hopkins and Connor Mason in 7^th, and three teams tied for 8^th, including Kaden Kiwan and Conner Parker, Emma Faith Humble and Brooklyn Lyons, and Madi Toth and Mark Adams.

“This was a difficult weekend for novice because all were trying new cases,” coach Amber Toth said. “And all of them walk away with at least two wins.”

Midwest Health and Performance, which just recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted the Second Annual Day of the Lifting Dead competition Saturday in conjunction with CrossFit, drawing participants from around Kansas and neighboring states.

“We’ve easily doubled,” facility owner Jared Martin said of the size of the competition over last year. “There’s no way we would’ve fit this many people in our old facility.”

While 18 people competed in 2015, about 35 came this year, with local competitors participating as well as those who traveled in from other Kansas cities and even Missouri and Arkansas.

The event included bench presses, squats, strict presses and rowing competitions throughout the day for anyone present. The events were judged by about 25 members of the Fort Scott Community College baseball team. Grant Hartman of Hartman Spine and Joint was also present for those who need physical attention.

The fitness center will hold an open house Thursday evening, 4:30-6:30 p.m., for those interested in learning about the workout classes available, including a beginners’ class which will start Monday evening.