Central orchestra gets check; Notre Dame wins contest

Central orchestra to perform today at 7 p.m.

The orchestra at Central High School in Cape Girardeau will perform at 7 p.m. today at the school. The orchestra will receive a $10,000 check from Goody's Family Clothing Store through the store's Good Deeds for Schools grant program. Money will be used to buy musical instruments.

Notre Dame academic team wins competition in Columbia

The Notre Dame Regional High School academic team won the state academic competition May 3 in Columbia, Mo. The team first beat a team from Hallsville, Mo. and then from St. Louis Priory School for the class 3 title. Mary Ha is the coach and Ben Edwards is the assistant coach. Student David Westrich was named to the All-State team.