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On March 5, four AHS boys will compete at the State Powerlifting event in Salem at the McCook Central High School. These four students will include Kley Heumiller (11), Cody Soukup (11), Jaden Stahl (11), and Caleb Wallinga (10) who will be coached by Tim Liebel and Dakota Boden.
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Senior Tiffany Pelton recently received a national award. National Girls and Women in Sports Day (N.G.W.S.D.) originated in 1987 following the death of Flo Hyman, female volleyball player. According to N.G.W.S.D., “Since then, the day has evolved to commemorate all women athletes, their achievements, the positive impacts of inclusion of women in sports, and to address the challenges regarding equal participation of women in sports activities.”
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Sixth Grader Easton Sees was awarded middle school student of the month for January on Friday, February 11. He is the son of Joe and Janelle Sees and sibling to Lauren, Ali, Courtney, and Hudson Sees. He also has a three-year-old dog, Millie.
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One January Student of the Month for elementary school was Mason Johnson, a kindergartener in Mrs. Kocmich's class. His parents are Mark and Samantha. His siblings include his twin Gabriel, his sisters Ava and Sydney, and his twin sisters Lillian and Evelyn. His favorite thing to do is play with Legos and Tyson Voigt. His favorite subject in school is math. He has two dogs named Bailey and Lucy. He has two cats named Sweetheart and Buddy. School has taught Mason to be a better friend. The best part of Mason’s day is helping others.
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Makayla Virginia Kopp was born on October 29, 2003 to Brad and Carla Kopp. She is the youngest of four with three older brothers, Troy, John and Tyler.
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Mrs. Storley’s sophomore English class has been busy writing children’s books. Students partner to write and illustrate the book on their own. After writing, illustrating, and putting the book together, the sophomores read their stories to three elementary classes, kindergarten, first and second grade. First grade teacher Benita Kuhlman said, “The stories your class shared were incredible! I think I enjoyed them more than my kids because I kept thinking, ‘Hey, I taught them!’ Their artwork was impressive, the expression (of some) was outstanding and I loved the digital versions, too!”
Read moreAs the basketball season comes to an end and junior planning time for the prom gets less and less, so comes the final steps for juniors who will be taking for ACT test for college admission and scholarships. For many juniors this might feel like the most important educational test of their life. Every student is different, with different goals and plans for their future. Many students have already registered for the test even though it is not given until April. This is done because seats are often limited at test sites. During this time some students are preparing to take the test, while others take things as they come. Many students find this time of the year to be very stressful as they are trying to juggle sports, their grades, maybe a job, the prom and the test, all at the same time. All of these issues are important so proper management of time, energy and stress is important.
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