The much-anticipated return of the Bobcat Golf Fundraiser in late June was a massive success, with previous event attendance and fundraising records easily broken.
A total of 73 teams gathered at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown for a day of fun, light-hearted competition after last year’s cancelled event. The result was more than $25,000 raised toward Bobcat athletics and activities, well above the previous record high of $14,000.
“It was great to see the community and tons of Marshalltown alumni come out and support our kids,” said MHS Activities/Athletics Director Ryan Isgrig, adding he is excited to continue watching the Golf Fundraiser grow in coming years.
On the golf course, participating teams were able to play in an AM or PM time slot. The top-finishing teams in the championship flights for each time slot were as follows:
AM session
PHOTO BY ANNE VANCE
1st Place: Andrew Abrams, Mark Rhode, Tom Apgar, Peter Collison – 52 points
2nd Place: Travis Stewart, Mark Finch, Ron Mitchell, Joe Miller – 53 points
3rd Place (T): David Eichorne, Grant Greazel, Luke Appel, Keygan Hansen – 54 points
3rd Place (T): Jay Giannetto, Sam Weatherman, Tate Carlson, Seth Heinrichs – 54 points
PM session
1st Place: Todd Weaver, Chad Gould, Denny Gould, Jeff Beeghly – 52 points
2nd Place (T): Nick Loney, Ryan Boswell, Ray Swartz, Tyler Wilson – 54 points
2nd Place (T): Jared Carlson, Chad Plaehn, Brandon Dutton, Lee Van Cleave – 54 points
3rd Place: Justin Humke, Andy George, Nicole George, Ryan Isgrig – 55 points
We are so grateful to all of the teams who came out to have a good time on the course while supporting Bobcat students.
We are also grateful to the many sponsors who made this year’s Bobcat Golf Fundraiser possible, including: BeMobile Verizon, Shomo-Madsen Insurance, Independent Auto, Good’s Seamless Gutters & Kuehner Construction, Jensen Ford, Howell’s Helping Hand, Sign Creations, 1st Rate Real Estate, State Farm Insurance, Ciro Diiorio Masonry & Landscaping LLC, Dave Wright, Hogeland Auto Plaza, Old Timer Tavern, Construct, Concrete Inc., Rasmusson Inc., SportsPlus, Mitchell Family Funeral Home, JBS, Coca-Cola Atlantic Bottling Company, Smokin’ G’s BBQ, Fareway, Hy-Vee, Emerson, and Lennox, among many others.
Check out more photos (courtesy of Anne Vance) from this year’s fundraiser!
Joselin Garcia Avalos, right, was one of 14 students celebrated at the second 2021 MHS Commencement Ceremony this week. Also pictured is MHS Principal Jacque Wyant, left.
An additional group of 2021 Bobcat graduates was celebrated Thursday evening, each making that much-anticipated walk to receive their high school diploma amid the cheers of family, friends, and school staff.
The graduates joined their peers who were recognized at the MHS Commencement Ceremony in May. Through hard work, perseverance, and guidance from Marshalltown High School staff, Thursday’s graduates walked into life’s next steps with confidence.
“We have some wonderful students who persevered through whatever challenges life brought to them … they did not give up and saw it all the way through,” said MHS Principal Jacque Wyant in her commencement address. “Some of you have gained skills training along the way, whether it’s been in construction, or culinary arts, or any MCC class you have taken.”
She said the coronavirus pandemic and resulting changes at school had a big impact on many students. Graduate Isaac Lopez echoed Wyant’s message as he spoke before receiving his diploma Thursday.
Isaac Lopez thanks the family members and school staff who supported graduates’ efforts to complete their coursework ahead of graduation.
“I would like to thank everybody who came out to support us, not only here but at home, through the struggles,” Lopez said. “COVID really changed the dynamic of school and really affected basically everything.”
He gave special thanks to the family members and school staff who helped push the graduates as they completed their high school coursework.
Congratulations to this most recent group of Class of 2021 Bobcat graduates! See a list of the graduates celebrated this week below:
The 2020-21 school year has come to an end, and several exceptional Marshalltown CSD staff members were celebrated and recognized at the annual Staff Awards presentation recently.
Fourteen Bobcat employees earned one of the District’s most distinguished honors – the Superintendent’s Star Award. The Stars named by Dr. Theron Schutte for 2020-21 included:
Ashley Chyma, Anson Elementary school counselor
Brienna Wolf, Fisher Elementary second grade teacher
Natalie Elliott, Franklin Elementary first grade teacher
Peg Ven Horst, Hoglan Elementary paraeducator
Emily Frese, Rogers Elementary school nurse
Anay Avila, Woodbury Elementary building secretary
Tonya Gaffney, Lenihan Intermediate School instructional coach
Lucas Johnson, Miller Middle School language arts teacher
Doug Bacon, MHS math teacher
Christianna Vande Kamp, Marshalltown Learning Academy special education teacher
Erica Finders, District PK-6 curriculum and professional development leader
Jamie Wilson, Food Service at MHS
Jerri Hill, Central Office and MLA custodian
Craig Sheldon, District Transportation bus driver
“The Superintendent’s Star award represents exemplary employees who have demonstrated a strong moral compass.” Dr. Schutte said. “They build positive, strong relationships and influence others to do the same. They are highly motivated, they show initiative, they are problem-solvers, and they demonstrate mastery of their craft.”
Employees of the Quarter Also honored during the virtual Staff Awards were three Employees of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2020-21, including: Rogers Elementary Title I teacher Chris Melde, Woodbury Elementary P.E. teacher Sarah Murphy, and Miller Middle School Modular Technology/PLTW teacher Rebecca Callahan.
“Each of these incredible staff members was nominated by their peers for their dedication, teamwork, and willingness to go above and beyond expectations to serve students,” said Communications Director Adam Sodders, who presented the awards.
At Rogers Elementary, Chris Melde was nominated for Employee of the Quarter for the leadership, support, and positive attitude she provides. Melde was nominated by Rogers peers Erin Faas, Mark Church, and Megan Cutright.
Sarah Murphy’s physical education class brings delight to students on a daily basis. Fellow Woodbury employee Heidi Williams nominated Murphy for her positive energy, initiative, and focus on students’ health and wellness.
Miller Middle School’s Modular Technology classroom offers unique and enriching education through hands-on lessons. Overseeing that classroom is Rebecca Callahan, who was nominated for Employee of the Quarter by fellow Miller employee Jeff Tice.
Tice said Callahan genuinely cares about her students and shows great dedication. He said Callahan is willing to meet students’ individual needs and brings a lot of excitement and energy to class each day.
Congratulations to all three of these exceptional Employee of the Quarter honorees!
Service awards and retiree recognitions Also honored at the Staff Awards celebration were long-serving employees and 2021 MCSD retirees. Both recognitions were shared by Director of Human Resources Dr. Nora Ryan.
20 years of service – Beth Steffa, Melissa Ulch, Kelli Hamblin, Danielle Platt, Connie Reinert, David Stanfield, Jennifer August, Kristina Dulaney, Gina Eberline, Tim Holmgren, Theresa Siegert, Dorothy Johnsen, Tonia Mast, Suanne Adams Willman, Mary Borton, Rachel Nelson-Loupee, Kenneth Niehouse, Valerie Varnum-Hunt, Brenda Miller, Lisa Niehouse, Troy Long, Rosa Nevarez, and Tanda Stanton
25 years of service – Deb Christenson, Stephanie Goos, Deb Moore, Kris Alman, Krystal Randall, Jodi Breniman, Bob Gilbertson, Dr. Mick Jurgensen, and Melanie Knoll
2021 Retirees –
Doug Bacon, MHS math teacher
Pam Brewer-Michael, District 7-12 curriculum and professional development leader
Mickie Carlson, MHS social studies teacher
Raquel Chairez, Miller Middle School bilingual language assistant
Kathy Cox, Miller Middle School math teacher
Lori Ferneau, Rogers Elementary paraeducator
Diane Hart, MHS paraeducator
Jim Lankelma, Woodbury Elementary fourth grade teacher
Gary Mertens, MHS Academic Success Center teacher
Brenda Sjoblom, MHS math teacher
Lisa Williams, Miller Middle School special education teacher
Rod Whitmore, MHS school resource officer (MPD)
Kathleen Waltermire, Rogers Elementary food service
We wish all of our incredible staff members a great summer and thank them for their dedication, care, and focus on student success!
This spring, four MHS Class of 2021 graduates left high school with an associate’s degree in-hand thanks to the Marshalltown CSD’s dual-credit partnership with Marshalltown Community College (MCC).
This year’s dual graduates are Diana Espinoza, Klaudia Hernandez, Madison Hunter, and Ruth Tha. These four incredible young adults will have a major edge as they explore post-high school career paths.
“I plan to transfer to the University of Northern Iowa and double-major in social work and psychology,” Espinoza said, adding her decision to pursue a college degree in high school allowed her and her family to save money.
Tha said she immediately looked into the MHS dual-credit program when she heard about it from her friends.
“It is a really good opportunity that the school gives to the students to advance their studies,” she said. “I realized that I could save so much time and money. I was able to finish this degree because of help from my friends, teachers, and counselors.”
Tha added that she plans to attend Iowa State University to continue her post-secondary education.
Hunter also said she was interested in the dual-credit program because of the amount of time and money she would save.
“My message to younger students would be to take any advantages you’re given. You don’t have to get your degree, even though it’s a great opportunity, even taking some dual credit classes will help you in the future,” she said. “I am now going to UNI in the fall as a junior and jumping right into my major with the only cost of my Associates Degree being some summer classes. Working hard now will make your life easier in the future!”
With an associate’s degree and high school diploma in-hand, Hernandez has her sights set on a pre-med track.
“I plan on attending the University of Iowa and majoring in biochemistry,” Hernandez said of her immediate next step. “Going into high school, I already had somewhat of a plan on what I wanted my career to be. I knew it was a lot of school in the future, so I wanted to try and take some [college courses] to lessen that.”
All four of this year’s dual-graduates highly encouraged their younger peers to take the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. Congratulations to these impressive Bobcat graduates!
Doug Bacon, center, is retiring from Marshalltown High School after 25 years of service. Also pictured: Superintendent Dr. Theron Schutte (left) and School Board Vice President Sean Heitmann (right).
Several longtime Bobcat staff members are stepping into retirement this year, and their service, positive impact on students, and roles as great coworkers were celebrated Tuesday afternoon during the MEA-MCSD Retirement Tea.
This year’s retirees include Doug Bacon (MHS), Pam Brewer-Michael (Central Office), Mickie Carlson (MHS), Raquel Chairez (Miller Middle School), Kathy Cox (Miller Middle School), Lori Ferneau (Rogers Elementary), Diane Hart (MHS), Jim Lankelma (Woodbury Elementary), Gary Mertens (MHS), Brenda Sjoblom (MHS), Lisa Williams (Miller Middle School), Kathleen Waltermire (Food Service), and Rod Whitmore (MHS/Marshalltown Police Department).
Several of the retirees were joined by coworkers at Tuesday’s event – the coworkers shared happy memories, examples of great teamwork, lessons learned, and funny anecdotes from their time with this year’s retirees.
In addition to celebrating retirees, Joe and Janelle Carter were named this year’s Friend of Education award recipients at the Tea, and students Frances Jackson and Megan Sills were announced as MEA Scholarship recipients.
Congratulations to all of this year’s retiring Bobcats! We are grateful for your years of service to students and wish you the very best in retirement! See below for more photos from Tuesday’s Retirement Tea. See more photos from Tuesday’s Retirement Tea here.
This year’s Friend of Education award went to Janelle (center) and Joe Carter (right). Retired MHS teacher Mike Loupee, left, nominated the Carters due to their longtime commitment to and support of Marshalltown Schools.Pam Brewer-Michael, second from right, is retiring this year after two decades as a teacher and teacher-leader at MCSD. Also pictured, from left: MHS XLP teacher Susan Fritzell, Dr. Schutte, and Heitmann.Retiring MHS At-Risk program teacher Gary Mertens, third from right, will be missed by his coworkers. They have enjoyed his humor and have been impressed by his ability to work with students. Also pictured, from left: Dr. Schutte, MHS school counselors Meri Edel, Val Corson, and Rebecca Whalen, and Heitmann.Retiree Lori Ferneau, second from left, has displayed an excellent ability to form positive relationships with students at Rogers Elementary and other buildings she has worked in her time at MCSD. Rogers Principal Dr. Mick Jurgensen, second from right, praised Ferneau’s ability to form bonds with students. Also pictured are Dr. Schutte, left, and Heitmann, right.MHS math teacher Brenda Sjoblom, center, retires this year after 22 years serving students at MCSD. Also pictured are Dr. Schutte, left, and Heitmann, right.
Pending MCSD School Board approval, the Marshalltown Activities Department and Marshalltown High School are proud to introduce Luke Cross as the new varsity wrestling head coach for the Bobcats.
Cross will replace Mike Mann, who retired in 2021 after nearly a decade at the helm of Bobcats Wrestling. For the past two years, Cross has served as a volunteer assistant coach with MHS wrestling and has been active in the local youth wrestling program here in Marshalltown.
Cross is a Colorado native, but he is no stranger to Iowa. He wrestled throughout his collegiate career at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. In 2003, Buena Vista recognized his leadership skills and character with the Courage Award; in 2004, he earned his bachelor’s degree with a major in history and a concentration in education and exercise science.
Coach Cross brings with him a wealth of wrestling knowledge and training. From 2004 until 2019, Cross taught social studies at Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum, Colorado, where he also gained experience as both assistant- and head wrestling coach.
Cross has already led 70 student-athletes to state tournament competition and had 27 state tournament place-winners in his young coaching career, including four champions and five runners-up. In his final year at Eagle Valley, Cross marshaled his team to a third-place finish in the state wrestling tournament.
“After a two year hiatus from the full-time coaching scene, I’m excited and honored to be the next MHS head wrestling coach. I value having an active role in the community,” said Cross. “Building and strengthening the character of young people is important to me.”
He added the lessons he learned in wrestling served him well throughout his life, and he hopes to impart that experience upon the Bobcat wrestlers. Cross said he looks forward to the adventure ahead.
Cross and his wife, Sara, reside in Marshalltown with their five young children. He is eager to build on the legacy of MHS Wrestling and the strong foundation secured by Coach Mann. He hopes to grow the program and foster a broader network of community support.
“I’m blessed to have a supportive wife and children beside me during this next chapter, and I’m especially proud to say ‘Go Bobcats!'” Cross said.
Class of 2021 graduates re-adjust the tassels on their caps to signify the beginning of their post-secondary lives at Sunday’s Commencement Ceremony.
Hundreds of Bobcat students took their next step in life’s journey at the Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony Sunday.
For the second year in a row, Bobcat graduates walked across the commencement stage in a unique setting – Sunday’s ceremony was held outdoors at Leonard Cole Field, rather than the usual setting of the MHS Roundhouse. Other than the open-air setting, the event proceeded much like the traditional commencement ceremonies of previous years.
Elizabeth Banakeng delivers remarks to her fellow graduates Sunday.
“We are the first student class to go through a full school year during a pandemic; we made it through because we are strong Bobcats,” said student speaker Elizabeth Banakeng, whose speech touched on the power of togetherness and self belief. “Bobcats, we can accomplish great things if we believe in ourselves.”
School leaders also praised the Class of 2021, as well as the graduates’ families, for all the effort they put in throughout both this year and all of their years in school.
“These students have shown grace and patience,” said MHS Principal Jacque Wyant, adding the students experienced both hybrid and virtual learning this school year, in addition to the normal in-person learning they were used to.
Superintendent Dr. Theron Schutte said the Class of 2021 graduates carry top-quality education and experiences with them as they move on to their post-high school lives. He said the unique experiences from the pandemic further strengthen the graduates’ readiness for post-secondary life.
Superintendent Dr. Theron Schutte, left, congratulates Class of 2021 graduates as they prepare to receive their high school diplomas.
“Today is a celebration you have earned,” Dr. Schutte said. “I congratulate you and wish you continued success in your future.”
In addition to the inspiring words shared by school leaders and graduates, impressive musical performances also featured at Sunday’s ceremony, including from MHS Band and vocal music students. Graduates Elijah Thiessen and Deonte Dean teamed up to give a touching performance of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” for their peers and the families gathered in the stadium.
Graduates Elijah Thiessen, left, and Deonte Dean, right, perform Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me”
Special recognitions were also given to parents and guardians, students who plan to join the military, honor students, class officers, National Honor Society members, dual-graduates who earned an associates degree in high school, and students who earned accolades like a Seal of Biliteracy medal or Silver Cord.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Navigating an entire senior year of high school during a pandemic brought plenty of challenges, but the Class of 2021 Bobcats handled this school year with patience, grace, and grit. We can’t wait to see the future successes of these newest Bobcat graduates!
Check out more photos from the Bobcats Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony below!
Graduates entering Leonard Cole Field are greeted by excited family membersGraduates’ parents and guardians were asked to stand and be recognized during Sunday’s proceedings.Graduates (from left) Hae Tha Lay Paw, Marcos Medina, and Emily Manis welcomed their peers and guests to Sunday’s Commencement Ceremony. The welcome address was delivered in three different languages by the students.Senior members of the MHS Band take a bow following a pre-commencement performance.Graduate Stephanie Zavalza Flores leads a celebration after all the graduates walked across the stage.
For more photos from the Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony, visit the MCSD Facebook page.
Gold Honor Cords, signifying that a student maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher, will be draped around the shoulders of several Bobcat graduates this Sunday. The Gold Honor Cords were one of several honors awarded to students at this week’s annual MHS Awards Night.
Dozens of Marshalltown High School students were celebrated this week at the school’s annual Awards Night.
Awards included Seal of Biliteracy honors, Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) recognitions, Silver and Gold cord awards, and thousands of dollars in post-secondary scholarships, among other accolades. In all, 43 students earned scholarships – the one-year award total came to more than $300,000, and the four-year total came to $944,000.
See a full list of honors earned by these awesome students and more photos from Thursday’s celebration below, and remember to tune in for this Sunday’s 2021 Commencement Ceremony!
2021 MHS Awards Night honorees:
Mariana Albarracin: Flora Davis Forman Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship – $2,000; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal; Silver Cord; MVP Medallion
Maggie Augustine: UNI Panther Success Award – $1,000; Folks Scholarship – $1,000; Andrea Struss Kirchner Scholarship – $500; Marshalltown Evening Lions Club – $750; Bobcat Ready; MVP Medallion
Itzary Avalos: Roskopf-Williams Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Lonnie Hogeland Jr. Memorial Scholarship – $250; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal; Silver Cord; MVP Medallion
Itzary Avalos, right, and Hannah Taylor, were presented with Lonnie Hogeland Jr. Memorial Fund awards by presenter Christie O’Reilly, left. O’Reilly also presented Lyle Hogeland Memorial Scholarship Fund awards to Austin Christen and Kylee Witt.
Valeria Becerra: Iowa State Science Bound Scholarship – Full Tuition; ISU Human Science Dean Scholarship – $4,000; Bobcat Ready; MVP Medallion; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Samantha Bradley: Iowa State Engineering Merit Scholarship – $5,200; Phyllis Perry Hulton Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Silver Cord
Hollie Braga: Jessie Bayne Elfers Scholarship – $5,000; Phyllis Perry Hulton Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; Marshalltown Evening Lions Club – $750; Bobcat Ready; MVP Medallion
Uriel Campos-Padilla: University of Iowa Advantage Iowa Award – $8,000; University of Iowa Scholars Award – $2,500; University of Iowa Pentacrest Award – $1,000; University of Iowa Music Scholarship – $500; Marshalltown Matins Kiwanis Scholarship – $750; Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce – $25; Bobcat Ready; Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship – $4,000; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Drew Carson, right, was awarded the Ann C. Keyser Scholarship award Thursday. Also pictured is presenter Kevin Hitchins, left.
Drew Carson: Phyllis Perry Hulton Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; Loyal S. & Helen Fairall Memorial Scholarship – $3,800; Roskopf-Williams Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Ann C. Keyser Memorial Scholarship – $5,000; MVP Medallion; Life Serve Donor of Distinction
Avery Case: Harlietta Helland Memorial Scholarship – $500; Phyllis Perry Hulton Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; Iowa State University Liberal Arts & Sciences Excellence Scholarship; Bobcat Ready; Our Savior Lutheran Church/Fern Thompson Scholarship – $750; Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship – $4,000; MVP Medallion; Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program Plaque
Avery Case, right, earned the Our Savior Lutheran Church/Fern Thompson Scholarship award Thursday, among several other accolades. Presenting the award is Nancy Sills, right.
Hector Cena Saenz: Jodi & Jana Kerr Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; B’nai B’rith – Jerome Rovner Memorial Scholarship – $500; Roskopf-Williams Scholarship – $1,000; Marshalltown Education Partnership Scholarship – $3,105; Bobcat Ready; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Austin Christen: Iowa Student Loan Senior Scholarship – $2,000; Bobcat Ready; Lyle Hogeland Memorial Scholarship – $250; Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship – $4,000
Alondra Covarrubias Vargas: Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Natalie Duncan: Jessie Bayne Elfers Scholarship – $5,000; Phyllis Perry Hulton Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship – $2,000; Life Serve Donor of Distinction; MVP Medallion
Deb Johnson, left, presents the Jerry Johnson Memorial Scholarship award to Kyra Feldman, right.
Tatum Englund: Iowa State Engineering Merit Scholarship – $5,200; Johnson-Engel Scholarship Endowment in Engineering – $2,000; RACOM Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Life Serve Donor of Distinction
Diana Espinoza: Linda Bloom Scholarship – $1,000; UNI Panther Success Award – $1,250; UNI RISE Award – $4,000; UNI-TED Award – $2,000; Bobcat Ready; Kevin Lageschulte Memorial/BBBS Scholarship – $500; Silver Cord
Kyra Feldman: Fortunaire Foundation Scholarship – $3,500; University of Iowa Scholars Award – $2,500; UI.Raise.Me Scholarship – $700; Linda Bloom Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Avon Burt Award – $1,000; Jerry Johnson Memorial Scholarship – $850; Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship – $4,000; Silver Cord
Noah Hermanson: Nick Norris Junior Rotarian Scholarship – $2,000; University of Iowa Old Gold Scholarship – $5,000; Bobcat Ready; Seal of Biliteracy Medal; Silver Cord
Juan Hernandez: Roskopf-Williams Scholarship – $1,000; MCC First Congregational Church Scholarship – $325; Marshalltown Education Partnership Scholarship – $3,105; Bobcat Ready; MVP Medallion; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Marek Jablonski: Iowa State National Merit Scholarship – $3000; Robert W. Morris Presidential Scholarship; Emerson Electric Company National Merit Scholarship; L/CPL Darwin L. Judge Scholarship – $500; National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist; Emerson BA Burcell Memorial Scholarship – $2,500; Bobcat Ready
Katherine Odaly Joya Flores: Bright Scholars of Iowa Scholarship – $11,723; Advantage Iowa Award – $8,000; Iowa Scholars Award – $,2500; Bobcat Ready; Silver Cord; MVP Medallion
Drew King: John Deere Ag Tech Program – Full Tuition and Tools
Wesley Kodis: Joe & LuAnne Meyers Scholarship – $1,600; ISU Freshman Merit Award – $2,000; Bobcat Ready
Kynlie Ladehoff: University of Iowa Pentacrest Award – $1,000; UI.Raise.Me Scholarship – $206; Bobcat Ready; Silver Cord; MVP Medallion; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
John Loney: University of Iowa Pentacrest Award – $1,000; University of Iowa AIB College of Business Scholarship – $1,000; Heart of Iowa Educational Grant – $500; Consumer’s Energy Academic Scholarship – $1,000; Harlietta Helland Memorial Scholarship – $500; Bobcat Ready
Erika Marroquin: Bobcat Ready; Life Serve Donor of Distinction; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Emma McWherter: University of Iowa Need-Based Academic Award – $3,881; University of Iowa Pentacrest Award – $1,000; University of Iowa Raise.Me Scholarship – $136; Bobcat Ready; Silver Cord; MVP Medallion
Justin Melde: University of Iowa Pentacrest Award – $1,000; Rose and Harry Druker Scholarship – $2,500; Phyllis Perry Hulton Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready
Ana Palmerin Andrade: University of Iowa Advantage Iowa Award – $5,000; Bobcat Ready; Forest & Martha Halverson Scholarship – $2,000
The P.E.O. Chapter BB Marian Gibbs Memorial Scholarship award went to Hae Tha Lay Paw, right, Thursday evening. Carolyn Anderson, left, presented the award.
Hae Tha Lay Paw: ISU Multicultural Vision Program Scholarship – $8,000; Bobcat Ready; P.E.O. Chapter BB Marion Gibbs Memorial Scholarship – $1,500; MVP Medallion; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Jordan Perry: University of Iowa Pentacrest Award – $1,000; University of Iowa Need-Based Academic Award – $6,000; Bobcat Ready; Life Serve Donor of Distinction
Haley Reed: Bobcat Ready
Freddy Ross: Bobcat Ready
Katia Saldana: Roskopf-Williams Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; MVP Medallion; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Hannah Taylor: Phyllis Perry Hulton Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Lonnie Hogeland Jr. Memorial Scholarship – $250; Silver Cord; MVP Medallion
Jovanny Tellez: Bobcat Ready
Elijah Thiessen: Marshalltown Rotary Foundation Scholarship – $1,000; Bobcat Ready; Marshalltown Men’s Chorus – $500; Gwendolyn F. and Lucian L. Hinecker Scholarship – $4,000; Silver Cord; MVP Medallion; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal; Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program Plaque
Elijah Thiessen, left, and Avery Case, right, earned the Governor’s Scholar Recognition this year.
Kaitlyn Tiernan: Phyllis Perry Hulton Memorial Scholarship – $1,000; Marshalltown Bobcat Tennis Academy – $250; Bobcat Ready; Life Serve Donor of Distinction
Ethan Wertzberger: Loras College – $22,600; Bobcat Ready; Life Serve Donor of Distinction
Carson Williams: University of Buffalo Athletic Scholarship – Full Ride; Bobcat Ready
Kylee Witt: Iowa Central Community College Bowling Scholarship – $2,500; Iowa Central Community College Academic Scholarship – $800; Iowa Central Community College Academic Room Scholarship – $400; Iowa Central Community College Human Services Scholarship – $300; USBC Bowling Program Smart Bowl Scholarship – $170; PEO Chapter LT – $500; Bobcat Ready; Lyle Hogeland Memorial Scholarship – $250; Silver Cord
Stephanie Zavalza Flores: UNI Rise Award – $4,000; UNI Images Minority Grant – $2,000; UNI Panther Success Award – $1,500; UNI-T.E.D. Scholarship – $2,000; Bobcat Ready; MVP Medallion; Silver Cord; Seal Of Biliteracy Medal
Several students will don Silver Cords at the Commencement Ceremony on Sunday. The cords recognize students’ volunteer service.The Mentors in Violence Prevention program acts not only as a way to reduce and stop bullying, but also as a way for older students to guide freshmen through their first year in high school. Many Bobcats were recognized for their work in MVP Thursday.MCSD is proud to have dozens of languages spoken among our student body! To help celebrate and recognize students’ linguistic skills and study, the District awards Seal of Biliteracy medals to graduating students who are considered “biliterate” in two or more languages.This year’s Life Serve Donor of Distinction winners from MHS were, from left: Drew Carson, Natalie Duncan, Tatum Englund, Erika Marroquin, Jordan Perry, Kaitlyn Tiernan, and Ethan Wertzberger.Seven MHS students earned a Gwendolyn & Lucian Hinecker Scholarship award this year. Pictured, from left: presenter Eric Nilius, Austin Christen, Uriel Campos-Padilla, Marinara Albarracin, Natalie Duncan, Kyra Feldman, Elijah Thiessen, and Avery Case.
Longtime educator and former Marshalltown CSD teacher and principal Bonnie Lowry was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Marshalltown School Board Wednesday evening.
Lowry will fill the vacancy left by former board member Nicolas Aguirre earlier this spring.The board held two interviews ahead of Wednesday’s appointment; in addition to Lowry, Marshalltown resident and parent Christine Roberts was interviewed.
During her interview, Lowry pointed to her extensive experience as an educator and administrator at Marshalltown Schools. Out of her more than four decades in the education field, 33 years were spent at MCSD; Lowry was the principal of Marshalltown High School from 2004 to 2011, and she was a teacher prior to taking up that position.
Currently, Lowry serves as a special education coordinator for the Meskwaki Settlement School and plans to retire this summer. She said she wants to continue working to maintain and improve educational opportunities for Bobcat students.
Lowry’s first board meeting will be on Monday, June 7. The newly-filled school board seat will be up for election in November; that election is for a full four-year term on the board.
MHS senior Elijah Thiessen, left, and Associate Principal William Terry m right, teamed up to create a fresh take on the classic Bobcats hymn “MHS of Thee.” Check out the newly-released music videoon the BNN YouTube channel today!
Marshalltown High School senior Elijah Thiessen and Associate Principal William Terry have collaborated to create a great remix of the MHS school hymn “MHS of Thee.”
Thiessen had a vision to create a song that would both celebrate the graduating Class of 2021 and inspire future Bobcats. “MHS of Thee – Remix” is a feel-good song that pays homage to the original school hymn with an updated Hip-Hop feel. This song is a one-of-a-kind original, and it shows why Marshalltown High School is Bobcat Strong!
The official remix music video is up on the Bobcat News Network YouTube channel now – click here to check it out! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to BNN to keep up on all things Bobcats!
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