Sage Blue knows the importance of school to her future.
“So you can get a good education, go to college and be whatever you want to be when you grow up,” said Blue, a fourth grader at Franklin Elementary School.
Read more of Sage’s spotlight in today’s Times-Republican.
The Marshalltown Assistance League is hosting “Around the Table for the Roundhouse” Dinner Parties on Nov. 10 and Nov. 17 in support of the MHS Roundhouse Renovation project.
The cost is $100 per person with all proceeds donated to the Roundhouse Renovation project. Make checks payable to the Marshalltown Assistance League. Contact Jill Severson at 751-9862 to sign up for a party.
Several dinners have already sold out, but tickets are still available to some events on both nights. Those events that still have tickets available are highlighted in blue.
French Bistro: Picture yourself walking the streets in Paris…a quaint bistro is bustling with Parisians and delicious aromas. You slip in for a peek and enjoy the most memorable meal… mouthwatering entrée of beef bourguignon. Enjoy this relaxing evening with friends and fabulous French cuisine!
Hosts: Dr. Ken and Maureen Lyons / The Lyons Residence
Luxury for the Ladies: Lobster and linen. Limos and lace. A “chauffer” will escort you to and from the elegant Hermanson home for an unforgettable evening. You’ll delight in a silver dining experience with first-class service, charming company, and special surprises!
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Hosts: Drs. John and Patty Hermanson, Dr. Paul and Fran Hermanson, and Robert and Jane Bauer / The John and Patty Hermanson Residence
Sushi Rolls for the Roundhouse: For all the sushi lovers! Gather together for a night out to savor these amazing delicacies! You’ll be able to enjoy the artistic and delicious handmade favorite sushi rolls prepared by a Waterfront trained sushi chef Dick Jones.
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Hosts: Pat and Gretchen Hageman / The Dick and Deb Jones Residence
The Roaring Twenties: Come as a flapper or come as you are. Dress as a gangster or silent screen star. It’s going to be fun, no matter the dress, just bring yourself and we’ll do the rest!
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Hosts: Joe and Peggy Hannam / The Ted and Dawn Williams Residence
North to Alaska: Nobody knows how to put on a seafood dinner like the “Captain” and Andrea! Come aboard for a meal to remember that will feature fabulous seafood including fresh Alaskan catches and accompaniments featuring local Alaskan fare.
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Hosts: Mike and Andrea Nixon / The Nixon Residence
Under the Tuscan Sky: Step into an enchanted evening in Tuscany. Imagine hearing laughter and music spilling from a sidewalk trattoria. You’re drawn in for a glass of prosecco, but you end up staying for a family-style meal featuring antipasti, primi, secondi and dolce courses—all served with tasty Italian “bevandes”.
Hosts: Kurt and Kristin Polley and Dr. Cynthia and Craig Ragland / The Polley Residence
Zorbas Kouzina: Oopah! Travel abroad and enjoy a fabulous authentic Greek dinner! This Greek meal will be sure to impress and will feature traditional favorites like stuffed grape leaves and pasticho chicken kabobs.
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Hosts: Dr. Larry and Kathy Beaty / The Beaty Residence
Touch Downs to Tailgate: Calling all Hawkeye fans and tailgate lovers! Don’t’ miss this fun-filled afternoon of football, fun and outstanding food. The group will tune into the Iowa versus Michigan game and cheer on the Hawks!
Hosts: Tom and Jill Severson / The Severson Residence
Black, White and “Read” All Over: This action-packed dinner will not only off r fabulous Italian cuisine and wine but also some brain-teasing games. You’ll enjoy delicious homemade Italian favorites like antipasto salad and lasagna.
Hosts: Kevin and Sharon Jensen and Joe and Christin Hobson / The Jensen Residence
Light Up the Roundhouse: “Light Up The Roundhouse” with a meal reminiscent of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride from Boston to Concord. The “One, if by land, and two, if by sea” menu will include prime rib, green bean bundles, and potatoes Romanoff.
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Hosts: Mike and Jackie Mason / The Mason Residence
Members of the Marshalltown High School Class of 1969 gathered Sunday to dedicate landscaping around the school’s two signs.
For their 40th reunion in 2009 the class raised more than $25,000 for a new electronic sign on the corner of Olive Street and Second Avenue. With the project complete and still nearly $1,000 left in funds, the classmates decided to install landscaping around the signage in front of the high school.
Members of the class met principal Aiddy Phomvisay in front of the sign Sunday afternoon before their monthly social gathering to celebrate the project and officially dedicate it.
Chase Landscaping did the landscaping and district Buildings & Grounds chipped in some of the cost to help complete the project. Class member Lew Miller told the assembled group he hopes other classes take the initiative to reinvest in the schools and community.
“Eat Smart/Play Hard” was the message Wednesday at Anson Elementary as the school kicked of its healthier school initiatives.
Anson is going for gold in the Healthier US School Challenge, a voluntary certification initiative of the National School Lunch Program. Started in 2004, the program recognizes schools creating healthier environments through promoting nutrition and physical activity. The Challenge gives monetary awards at four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Gold Award of Distinction. As of Oct. 5 there are 4,411 schools certified nationwide.
Anson has also applied for a grant from Fuel Up to Play 60, a program of the National Football League and National Dairy Council empowering students to take charge and make small everyday changes to impact their lives and communities.
To kickoff these initiatives Anson students had breakfast in the classroom, then took advantage of the warm weather to participate in numerous activities outside with PE teacher Don Wiser. Student athletes from Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Community College helped Anson students participate in jump rope, hula-hoop, and other physical activities while also sharing their personal stories about healthy living and the benefits of activity.
The Power Panther – the mascot of the “Eat Smart/Play Hard” initiative – was also present to get students excited about healthy living.
The Bobcat Band will host the 7th Annual Band Pasta Supper on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, from 5-8 PM in the Marshalltown High School Cafeteria.
The students will be selling tickets for $5, which entitles one individual a pasta dinner with salad, garlic bread stick, dessert and drink. Preschool students eat for free. Proceeds from the supper will be used towards new concert tuxes for the MHS concert band and the next band trip.
In addition students will sell Patron Tickets. A patron ticket is sold to an individual or business for $20. Half of the purchase entitles two individuals to a spaghetti dinner. Each bearer of a patron ticket will also be listed on a table tent and banner the night of the supper as well as being recognized with a thank you advertisement in the local newspaper. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased from any Bobcat Band Student, by calling the band office at 754-1130 Ext 1159 or they may also be purchased at the door the night of the supper.
Come and enjoy this social event sponsored by the MHS band students and parents.
Row 1: Joe Metzger, String Bass, All-State Orchestra. Row 2: Hannah Stone, Bass Clarinet, All-State Band; Abigail Stone, Alto Clarinet, All-State Band. Row 3: Liz Russell, All-State Choir; Analisa Iole, Clarinet, All-State Band. Row 4: Brenda Zavala-Livengood, Alternate, All-State Choir; Therese Kuhlman, Flute, All-State Band. Carlos Woerner, All-State Choir. Row 5: Grace Franck, All-State Choir; Aaron Schwandt, Alternate Bari Sax, All-State Band; Joe Cahill, All-State Choir.
Multiple Marshalltown High School musicians were selected for All-State band, orchestra and choir during auditions Oct. 20.
Selected for membership in the All-State Chorus are: Grace Franck, Liz Russell, Joe Cahill, Carlos Woerner and first alternate, Brenda Livengood.
Selected for membership in the All-State Band are: Analisa Iole, Therese Kuhlman, Abigail Stone, Hannah Stone and alternate, Aaron Schwandt; and selected as a member of the All-State Orchestra is Joe Metzger.
These students are among the elite 17 percent selected of all the students who auditioned on Saturday.
Emma Runquist (left) and Abby Snyder.
Emma Runquist and Abby Snyder were among 150 students from around the world selected for the Global Youth Institute Oct. 18-20 in Des Moines.
A program of the World Food Prize Foundation, the institute brought together students from 25 states and six countries. Students presented papers on food shortage around the world – Runquist focusing on Jordan and Snyder focusing on Peru. Students presented their research and discussed findings with international experts and their peers in roundtable discussions. Student papers will be published in the Youth Institute Proceedings and made available online.
Runquist and Snyder were able to view the World Food Prize Laureate ceremony, join experts at Borlaug Dialogue (“a ‘davos-style’ dialogue which brings together over 600 international experts and policy leaders from 65 countries to address cutting-edge challenges in food security and international development”), participate in an Oxfam hunger banquet, tour the Des Moines waterworks plant and bag meals to send overseas.
Caroline Myers has put an increased emphasis on her school work the last couple of years and her teacher is taking notice.
Read Caroline’s full spotlight in today’s Times-Republican.
The Marshalltown High School Quiz Bowl team took first place at the Ankeny Quiz Bowl Saturday, Oct. 20.
The team was ranked fourth going into the semifinal round and defeated second-ranked Ames “B” team to qualify for the finals. In the championship MHS went head-to-head with the top ranked and undefeated Ames “A” team, winning by more than 30 points.
Members of the Quiz Bowl team are Ilene Finn, Sumeet Panchal, Ben Anzis and Chandler Fisher.
Two Marshalltown students were among an elite group from across Iowa showcasing their projects at the Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC) Conference Oct. 15 in Des Moines.
Andrea Lothe, a freshman at Marshalltown High School, and Sean Nyuon, a fifth grader at Lenihan Intermediate, were named “Judge’s Choice” and earned purple ribbons at the Central Iowa Student Technology Fair held at Iowa State University last spring. At the time Lothe was a student at Miller Middle School and Nyuon at Rogers Elementary.
Lothe’s project, “Waves of Song”, is an original music composition. Nyuon’s project, “Sudan – Land of the Blacks”, is a Scratch animation presentation on the history and culture of Sudan.
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