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Slideshow: Ceremony honors Coach Ed Helbig

Ethan Green and Molly Fircak
October 28, 2024
Molly Fircak
The track is renamed for long time track coach Ed Helbig at the Celebration of Life ceremony on Saturday. Helbig, 72, died the week before school began after a year-long cancer battle.
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A sign was put in the grass congratulating the competitive cheer team before their arrival back to the high school.
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Jett Lawrence wheelies through a corner at Budds Creek Motocross Park
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Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) and forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Shamus-Pool Photo via Imagn Images
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About the Contributors
Ethan Green
Ethan Green, Photo Editor
Photo Editor Ethan Green is a junior in his third year on the Purbalite. He can be found singing, playing video games, or hanging out with friends and family.
Molly Fircak
Molly Fircak, Club Member
Sophomore Molly Fircak is a first-year club member. When she isn’t at dance, she can be found drawing or hanging out with friends.
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