Friday May 23rd, 2014 Here is Brenda’s speech present the Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Award to a Highlands student. “I’m honored to be here to present the Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Award to a deserving Highlands Middle School student. As you know, Kelli was a Highlands graduate, and she spent much of her time working …
This is very special- A girl named Lauryn contacted me to see if it was ok to make a video for the two year anniversary. Lauryn only knew who Kelli was because she was in town visiting Chicago when Kelli’s life was taken. Lauryn is the same age as Kelli. Kelli made such a positive …
Look for the bracelets at the LT Football Game on: Friday October 25, 2013. It will be 2 Years on Sunday, October 27th since Kelli was taken from us. For everyone that said their bracelet broke and wanted to replace it, the new bracelets have arrived. We have added to the back of the bracelet ♥ CHOOSE JOY …
By Suzanne McBride Misty did lots of things this week at Camp Tecumseh for the very first time. She canoed down a river, she camped out in the woods, she ate a hobo dinner, and she walked in the rain. Those are some of the same activities 14-year-old Kelli O’Laughlin loved doing during the six …
Brenda and I presented this award at Highlands on May 24, 2013 in the afternoon. The recipient of this award is selected by the Highland Teachers and is awarded to the student that – displays a cheerful attitude – posses a strong character – inspires generosity in others The student receives a plaque and the …
The Infinite Joy necklace was designed by AnnaJean Marie Pittman, an LTHS sophomore, in fond memory of her friend Kelli Joy O’Laughlin. AnnaJean remembers Kelli as always having a warm smile and a kind word for everyone. The sterling silver necklace was created by Denise Oros, a master goldsmith and owner of Linnea Jewelers in LaGrange. …
