Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens

25 Years Ago This Week

Two Millikin sophomores from Bethany are officers at the MU chapter of Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity. Corey Burrows was recently elected membership chair and Jeremie Smith was chosen to be social chair. Burrows, the son of Chris Burrows of Bethany, is a sophomore education major, while Smith, the son of Bill and Kathy Smith of Bethany, is a pre-physical therapy major. Both are 1989 graduates of Bethany High School.

Connie Cook of Sullivan was named Female Driver of the Year at the Third Annual Coles County Dragway Awards Banquet held in February in Tuscola. Also receiving awards during the banquet were Jim Minor of Lovington and former Sullivan resident Randy Protz of Springfield. The top 10 finishers in each class received awards for points accumulated during the 1990 season. Protz earned fourth place in the super pro while Minor finished ninth. Cook tallied a third place finish in the street class.

Millikin junior Reid Molzen of Lovington was recently awarded a letter for his performance on the Big Blue basketball team. Molten was recognized by coach Joe Ramsey for excellent defense.

The undefeated Lady Redskins, this year’s Class A state basketball champs, were recently ranked 18th in USA Today’s national girls’ basketball poll.      Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.