Basehor-Linwood Virtual School enrollment now open

Press Release:

Enrollment for the Basehor-Linwood Virtual School 2012 – 2013 school year is now open for new and returning students.

BLVS was established in 1998 as the 1st virtual school for K-12 students in the state of Kansas to provide a quality educational choice to students who, for their own unique and personal reasons, need an alternative to traditional schools.

Basehor-Linwood Virtual School operates as a fully accredited virtual school program with 40 certified teachers all teaching full-time within the Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458. There is no age limit for enrolling, and all previously earned high school credits will transfer.

For individuals currently seeking a GED that would rather earn an accredited high school diploma: connect with BLVS to develop a plan to earn the credits you need. It's never too late to earn a high school diploma.

Prospective students are encouraged to call (913) 724-1727 to speak to Brenda DeGroot, Director (ext. 102) or Nicole Hodges-Williams, Assistant Director (ext. 106) or to visit BLVS online at: www.blvs.org.

Basehor's Ryan and Colin Murphy sign with Emporia State

By NICK SLOAN, NJSloan212@gmail.com

During their four-year football and basketball careers at Basehor-Linwood High School, Colin and Ryan Murphy helped turn around Bobcat football and were instrumental in the two state titles the Bobcats have won in basketball since 2009.

Now, they'll look to turn around an Emporia State basketball team that was 9-18 last year. Ryan and Colin Murphy signed this week with the university.

Widely known as "The Twins," Colin and Ryan flat out dominated on the court. Colin started at three positions during the season, including 13 games as the team's point guard. Ryan Murphy developed into one of the best post players in the state.

"Colin was one of the most versatile players in Kansas during the 2012 season," Emporia State head coach Shaun Vandiver said. "He can shoot, he can pass and he can post up. Ryan was one of the most overlooked players in the state this season. He is ever improving with his back to the basket and could become a great perimeter player."

Colin Murphy averaged nearly 19 points a game last year, while Ryan Murphy averaged over 17 points. Both Bobcats scored over 1,200 career points.

For the twins, staying together, finding a chance to play early and the environment at Emporia State were key in their decisions.

"We fit in well with the players who are already there," Ryan Murphy said.

"We liked the feeling at Emporia State," Colin Murphy said. "We'll get a chance to play right away."

Both Murphy Twins were three-time honorees on the 4A All-State team selected by The Topeka Capital-Journal.

During their four-year basketball careers at Basehor-Linwood, the Twins helped Basehor earn a 83-14 record in basketball, including those two state titles.