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Andrew Maxwell is a Slippery Rock High grad and sophomore at SRU. He made the conference All-Academic team in cross country. He is just one of the students who went from SRHS to SRU.Submitted photo

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Zelienople resident Cree Mullin, who was diagnosed with autism as a child, has created a second nature-based art piece off Route 68, called “Spiderweb Mountain.” Mullin’s message to people is to explore and appreciate nature. He created the piece using brush, sticks, trees, poles, twine and fishing line.Submitted Photo

The Karns City girls basketball team celebrates after Livia Andreassi's buzzer-beating shot that gave the Gremlins a 36-35 win over rival Moniteau in the District 9 3A championship game at Clarion University Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Mike Schnelle/Special to the Eagle

Moniteau's Kristina DeMatteis (5) and Karns City's Emily Hegedus (22) battle for a rebound during the Gremlins' 36-35 win in the District 9 3A championship game at Clarion University Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Mike Schnelle/Special to the Eagle

Moniteau's Alazia Greaves (11) drives down the court during Karns City's 36-35 win in the District 9 3A championship game at Clarion University Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Mike Schnelle/Special to the Eagle

Jessica Wagner, a caseworker with Butler County Children and Youth Services, and Charles Johns, director at CYS, are part of the new program launched at the Butler County Prison for incarcerated parents to have closer contact with their children in the CYS system.Caleb Harshberger/Butler Eagle

Jessica Wagner, a caseworker with Butler County Children and Youth Services, is part of the new program launched at the Butler County Prison for incarcerated parents to have closer contact with their children in the CYS system.Caleb Harshberger/Butler Eagle

Mars' Robby Carmody throws down a dunk during the Planets' 64-47 win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL 5A quarterfinals at Canon-McMillan High School Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Mars' Robby Carmody (24) shoots against Hudson Novak (24) during the Planets' 64-47 win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL 5A quarterfinals at Canon-McMillan High School Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Mars Cade Hetzler (2) scores during the Planets' 64-47 win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL 5A quarterfinals at Canon-McMillan High School Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Mars' Cade Hetzler (2) shoots over Hudson Novak (24) during the Planets' 64-47 win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL 5A quarterfinals at Canon-McMillan High School Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Mars' Robby Carmody (24) shoots over William Deichart (21) during the Planets' 64-47 win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL 5A quarterfinals at Canon-McMillan High School Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Mars' Andrew Recchia scores during the Planets' 64-47 win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL 5A quarterfinals at Canon-McMillan High School Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Mars' Andrew Recchia (13) shoots while being defended by Hudson Novak (24) during the Planets' 64-47 win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL 5A quarterfinals at Canon-McMillan High School Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Mars Robby Carmody (24) is fouled by Hudson Novak (24) during the Planets' 64-47 win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL 5A quarterfinals at Canon-McMillan High School Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Colten Raabe went from a defensive lineman at Slippery Rock High Schoolto an offensive lineman at Slippery Rock University. He is studying marketing. He is just one of the students who went from SRHS to SRU.Submitted Photo

Ryan Thompson, a senior at Slippery Rock University, followed his sister from Slippery Rock High School to SRU and joined the track program. Thompson, who recently shattered the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference record in the mile, said “I had a chance to go away to other schools, but we have a top-flight track program right here.” He is just one of the students who went from SRHS to SRU.Submitted photo

Slippery Rock University’s Josh Kniess, who played from 2002 to 2005, was a walk on. He set the university’s all-time, all-purpose yardage record of 5,188 yards and had 39 touchdowns, ranking third in the history of the program. He is just one of the students who went from SRHS to SRU.Butler Eagle file photo

Colten Raabe went from a defensive lineman at Slippery Rock High School (62) to an offensive lineman at Slippery Rock University. He is studying marketing. He is just one of the students who went from SRHS to SRU.Submitted Photo

Melissa Sopher holds a medal she won while attending Slippery Rock High School. She captured state honors as part of the SRU 4x400 meter relay team. She is just one of the students who went from SRHS to SRU.

Tony Papley, a former Slippery Rock University player, is now an assistant football coach at Duquesne University. He is just one of the students who went from SRHS to SRU.Butler Eagle file photo

Tony Papley, a former Slippery Rock High School player, is now an assistant football coach at Duquesne University. He is just one of the students who went from SRHS to SRU.Butler Eagle file photo

Ron Mailki, owner of the former Freeport Junior High School, has big plans for the auditorium and other parts of the building. He bought two buildings from Freeport School District last year for $180,000.Justin Guido/Butler Eagle