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What Seniors Are Saying

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? Marching band, wind ensemble, jazz band, A Capella Choir, All-State Chorus, musical, student senate, National Honor Society, Storytellers, large group speech, and tennis. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud ...

FDCSD names March students, employee of the month

The Fort Dodge Community School District has announced its students and employees of the month for March. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Finley Farrell is the elementary student of the month. Rachel Loots nominated Farrell. She said Farrell always works her hardest, even when the material is challenging. She is always on task and serves as a leader by example in the classroom. Farrell shows integrity by doing what is right, even when no adult is watching. When others ...

MNW sends three groups to All-State Speech

MANSON — The Manson Northwest Webster Large Group Speech Team recently finished another season, which ended with three groups receiving All-State Honors. MNW hosted district large group contest, and despite a weather delay, the Cougars enjoyed a successful day. Groups performing at district contest and earning a I rating include: Stone Group Improv — Landon Stone and Jess Aber; Kenyon Group Improv — Shawn Kenyon, Adam Stange, and Trinity Johnson; Ensemble Acting — Alexis Stuhrenberg and Corynn Jensen; Solo Mime — Major Johnson; Solo Mime — Allie Rosenboom; Readers Theater ...

What Seniors Are Saying — In step with Jacque Oberg

1 What programs and activities do you participate in? I participate in volleyball, basketball, tennis, softball, Respect for Life, Play Like a Champion, chamber choir, concert choir, musical, National Honor Society, Eucharistic Ministering, Altar Serving, and student council. 2 What ...

Area students perform at district piano auditions

Thirty area piano students, involving six piano teachers, participated in the Iowa Music Teachers Association district pre-college piano auditions on Feb. 2 held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge. Students are grouped into levels according to age. In each level, a winner is selected to advance to the state auditions, which will be held on March 9 at Wartburg College. An alternate to state is selected in each level in the event the winner is not able to participate. In addition to performing 3 or 4 memorized piano solos from the categories of Baroque, Classical/Romantic and ...

What Seniors Are Saying — In step with Gracie Redel

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? Redel recently moved to the district. At her previous school, she was involved in soccer, cheer and Future Business Leaders of America. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? Maintaining all As and Bs throughout school. 3. What’s your best piece of advice for younger students? Make the most of the time you have. 4. What is your go-to song or artist? Lil Baby 5. What is your favorite class or subject and why? History because it is interesting to learn why our country is the way it is. ...