Day: February 23, 2021

McPHERSON, KAN. – McPherson College has announced that it raised $1 million in gifts and pledges to meet the $1 million challenge goal set by Florida philanthropist and automotive enthusiast, Dano Davis. Additionally, the college met the challenge three months ahead of schedule, according to Amanda Gutierrez, vice president for automotive restoration. “One of the goals for this project was to make sure that everyone had a chance to participate,” she said. “This milestone was achieved through the generosity of many alumni and friends with gifts at all levels. And it included a lot of first-time donors as well.” The

On February 9th, 2021, USD 418 administrators conducted interviews for the Director of Finance position. Of the candidates interviewed, Mr. Jim Johnson stood out as the best candidate for this position. Mr. Johnson has served Kansas schools for 28 years. In 1993, he began his educational career as a fourth grade classroom teacher in Sterling, KS. In addition to his time as a classroom teacher, Mr. Johnson served as a building principal in both the Wichita and Pleasanton school districts and as superintendent in the following districts: Chase/Raymond (2 years); Towanda/Circle (4 years); Remington (5 years); and Pleasanton (5 years).