Tanner Colvin

Hanna Mick is an elementary school counselor in Topeka and a counselor leader consultant with the Kansas State Department of Education. A Kansas native and K-State graduate, Hanna was named Kansas School Counselor of the Year and a finalist for the national award. Her work focuses on helping students build academic, social-emotional and career skills while preparing them to navigate an increasingly digital world.

The 92nd NBC World Series brought nearly two weeks of high-level summer baseball to Wichita, featuring 18 teams, five Kansas squads, and the return of the legendary Baseball Around the Clock challenge. We look back at the tournament, its Kansas roots, and the teams that battled for the 2026 championship.

For 24 years, Matt Gary has been inspiring Salina students through music education and guitar. What began as a classroom experiment has grown into a program serving hundreds of students each year. From national recognition to performances at the Stiefel Theatre, Matt believes music teaches more than notes—it builds confidence, work ethic, creativity and a lifelong connection to others.