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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Drunk driver who killed Auburn teen back in 2016 released from prison by NYS Parole Board
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The NYS Parole Board has released Auburn man Dain Schneider, who was sentenced to prison back in 2016 for killing an 18-year-old while drinking and driving in Owasco. District Attorney Brittany Gnome Antonacci said the decision was based on a discretionary decision by the board. Schneider was sentenced to seven to 24 years in prison back in October of 2016. Since then, the district attorney's office has sent multiple letters to the parole board opposing his early release. According to investigators, back in July of 2016, Schneider was driving with a blood alcohol content of .23 percent and driving at speeds over 90 miles per hour when he rammed into the back of 18-year-old Chloe Calhoun's car — who had recently graduated from Auburn High School. At the time of the accident, she was leaving an ice cream stand. Schneider had two previous DWI convictions, and his license had previously been revoked. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Auburn High students build greenhouse for Earth Day, gain real-world skills
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Students at Auburn High School got a chance to celebrate Earth Day by planting a greenhouse at Wayne's Feed Store. Students from several academies, including Production and Health Services, joined forces to help the students with the project. Auburn teacher Clifford Chappell said that, as well as being helpful to the environment, the greenhouse gave students a chance to practice real-world skills outside of the classroom. 'Sometimes in the classroom, you don't necessarily have the resources to do these really big problem-solving activities using some really big practical math,' Chappell said. 'It builds character, it builds the ability to initiative and self-drive. Right? You gotta be able to get up every day and go to work. On a gloomy day like today, we were a little concerned that we weren't going to get students to show up, but everybody showed up wanting to work, and wanting to be a part of this activity.' Chappell added that Auburn students have completed several projects around the community, but the greenhouse was the largest one yet. He invited other businesses to reach out if they have projects they may want students to help with. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
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Auburn student survives shooting, credits positive mindset for achieving Illinois academic award
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Calvin McGee survived a shooting when he was 15, but didn't let that derail his academic pursuits. Now, the Auburn High School senior is receiving an Outstanding Student Award from the State of Illinois, and he says it's his mindset that allowed him to excel in the classroom. McGee was one of six students across the state to be awarded the Illinois Coalition for Education At-Risk Youth's (ICEARY) Outstanding Student Award. 'I had a lot of challenges that I had to overcome. Me being shot, yeah me being shot. I had to step back from that. That definitely changed my mindset,' he said after receiving the award on Wednesday. When he was 15, McGee was shot while protecting his infant nephew when gunfire peppered his home. His mother was also injured in the shooting and was left unable to work. McGee took on a job in addition to his school studies but said he refused to let his other obligations slow him down. 'I went through depression, back when I got shot, and it made me step back and it made me think like, 'I can't be here forever. Everything that happened to me happened to me for a reason, so I can't really live it off the bad. I got to learn how to prepare for the future from that situation,'' he said. Assistant Principal Nicole Brady nominated him after learning of his story and his survival. 'Calvin's a quiet leader. He's going to lead from the middle. He's going to do what he needs to do,' Brady said. 'He's a really talented artist. His teachers say he's shown resilience and is a kid that we want others to learn from, to really recognize kids in the state who have overcome hardships and shown resilience.' Now, he's finishing his studies at Auburn's Creative and Performance Arts Academy, developing a passion for videography. McGee says he doesn't see himself as a role model, but he does hope younger students who go through similar experiences can learn from him. 'Keep going. It's always light at the end of the tunnel. Just keep going. That's all I can say. Never give up, because I've got a lot of times I would just sit in my room and cry. But, you know, once you do stuff good, good things happen to you,' he said. McGee said his next goal is to learn two trades, welding and plumbing, by the time he's 22. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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Auburn City Schools announces name for new High School
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Auburn's identity as the 'Loveliest Village on the Plains' has long been tied to the opening line of Oliver Goldsmith's 1770 poem, The Deserted Village. Just as Goldsmith's Auburn was depicted in full bloom, Auburn, Alabama, has flourished for decades thanks to the efforts of its families, businesses, and government leaders. As the city's population continues to grow, Auburn City Schools has been preparing for expansion, including the addition of a second high school to complement Auburn High School. The new school represents a major step in ensuring the district's ability to serve students while maintaining the high academic and extracurricular standards Auburn is known for. To select a name for the new school, a survey was distributed in phases—first to staff, then to students, and finally to the community. The response was overwhelming, with more than 1,200 submissions and nearly 250 unique, viable names proposed. These suggestions reflected Auburn's history, geography, and community spirit. The Naming Committee carefully reviewed the list, considering how the school's identity would shape the experiences of future students. The goal was to establish a distinct yet complementary name alongside Auburn High School while maintaining the legacy of excellence expected within the district. After thoughtful deliberation, the Auburn City Schools Board of Education has officially approved the name: Plains High School. Auburn Schools' $383M expansion includes second high, middle, rebuilding elementary schools Plains High School and Auburn High School will now stand as sister schools, each carving out its own unique identity while contributing to Auburn's rich educational landscape. In keeping with Goldsmith's poetic vision, the hope is that both schools will foster a sense of 'humble happiness' for generations of students and families to come. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
05-02-2025
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- USA Today
Auburn rounds out 2025 signing class with signing of three-star RB Omar Mabson
Auburn rounds out 2025 signing class with signing of three-star RB Omar Mabson Mabson, a three-star RB from Auburn High School, is the final piece to Auburn's 2025 signing class. Auburn football rounded out its 2025 signing class Tuesday by landing the signature of a three-star running back. Omar Mabson, a three-star running back from nearby Auburn High School, signed his letter of intent Tuesday to become the 26th member of Auburn's 2025 signing class. After reclassifying from the 2026 cycle, Mabson becomes the second running back to sign with Auburn's 2025 haul, joining four-star Alvin Henderson from Elba. Mabson announced his commitment to Auburn on Jan. 27, choosing the hometown Tigers over Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and others. He decided to join Auburn's 2025 haul after taking an official visit to Auburn during the weekend of Auburn basketball's win over Tennessee at Neville Arena. Mabson told Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover that "it feels good to stay home," but he will focus all his attention on fulfilling his dream of playing in the NFL while on the Plains. As a junior in 2024, Mabson rushed for 1,515 yards and 29 touchdowns for Auburn High School, where he posted 100-plus-yard outings in eight games of Auburn's 10-1 season. In his career, Mabson rushed for 2,798 yards and 45 touchdowns in 23 career games. Mabson is the No. 89 running back in the nation and is the No. 37 overall player from Alabama. Auburn holds the No. 6 signing class in the 2025 cycle, according to 247Sports, with most of their signees hailing from Alabama. Opelika's Malik Blocton, Highland Home's Jakaleb Faulk, and Parker's Jourdin Crawford are just a small number of players joining Mabson in Auburn's class who call the state of Alabama home. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
