April 2008 Newsletter - Manson Northwest Webster Schools

Manson Northwest Webster
Mastering New Worlds
Vol. XV, Number VIII
The Numbers
Tell the Story
at MNW
May 2008
Manson Northwest Webster Community School District Newsletter
www.mnwcougars.com
ICCC Business Competition
By Supt. Mark Egli
Another school year is nearly past, once
again seeming to have gone at warp speed.
Later this month 66 seniors will take their leave
from the halls of MNW. Across campus at the
elementary school, 50 prospective students
attended kindergarten roundup in March. The
gap between those two numbers, the difference
between the number of students coming in and
those graduating, tells the story of the MNW
district. We now have class sizes in the 30’s at
grades one, two, three and five.
Grades nine through 12 currently number
255 students. In four years, based on current
Front row, from left, Breanna Kuebler, Kristin Lawler, Shelby Steiner, Mackenzie Schreier, Cassie Paterson, Jessica
class sizes, grades nine through 12 will total 193
Moser,
Allie Seavert. Back row, Josh Berg, Grant Schreier, Cory Schuttler, Brenan Green, Kristen Twait, Hali Dencklau,
students. That is a loss of 62, about 1/4 of the
Ashley Quade, Tom Brundige (partially hidden) and Houston Ramthun.
high school student body, in the next four years.
Without increases across the grade levels, this
The following students went to the Iowa
* Brenan Green, Kristin Lawler, Mackenzie
will also bring our k-12 population below 600 for Central Community Business Competition on Schreier, and Kristen Twait--First Place, Team
the first time. Adding the next two grades brings Wednesday, April 9, 2008 and did a fantastic job. Marketing
There were over 400 students and 19 schools in
* Josh Berg, Third Place in Economics and
the number of students in grades 7-12 to 273, less attendance. The students that attended were Josh Introduction to Business
than the high school population of recent years.
Berg, Tom Brundige, Hali Dencklau, Brenan
* Houston Ramthun--Third Place in
I am aware that I have elaborated upon Green, Breanna Kuebler, Kristin Lawler, Jessica Marksmanship
* Brenan Green--Fourth Place in
this situation time and time again over the past Moser, Cassie Paterson, Ashley Quade, Houston
Ramthun,
Mackenzie
Schreier,
Grant
Schreier,
Computerized
Accounting
several years. I do so in order that there will be
Cory Schuttler, Allie Seavert, Shelby Steiner,
* Cassie Paterson--Fourth Place in Human
no surprises for the patrons of the MNW district and Kristen Twait. The following placed at the Relations
as we continue to downsize our personnel and competition in these areas:
* Mackenzie Schreier--Fifth Place in
facilities. What we must do in the short term is
* Allie Seavert--First Place, Business Math
Accounting I
* Kristen Twait--First Place, Introduction to
* A special Congratulations goes to
clear. Three school buildings with a total capacity
Computers
Mackenzie
Schreier for winning the $500 ICCC
of over 1000 students will not be needed for fewer
* Jessica Moser--First Place, Keyboarding
Business Scholarship!!
than 600 students. What we will do in the long Pro
run is less clear. Neighboring school districts
have not indicated a willingness to participate in
the give and take that reorganization requires. A
district of 550 to 600 students can be constructed
so that students receive a world-class education
with ample opportunities.
For the interim, until our future picture
becomes clearer, the MNW district will take
care of business, educationally and financially.
Every decision relative to reduction will be
analyzed in relationship to what is best for kids
under the circumstances. Even though it presents
some limitations, smallness also brings staff and
students into closer proximity with one another
so that the sharing of responsibilities can be done
more easily as well as the individualization of the
educational program.
The School Improvement Advisory Committee
will meet in May or early summer to discuss
the year’s test scores among other things. The
Building Use Committee will also meet in the Inventors competing at state were, from left, Ty Patzner, A.J. Larson, Nathan Walsh, Adam Siepker.
immediate future to discuss objectives and tasks Emma Nelson and Alex Vetter.
* Jordan Neuman with Easy Sheets
The State Invention Convention was held on
for the committee members relative to building
These students were chosen from 30,000
April
5th
at
Iowa
City.
Students
who
advanced
evaluations and data collection.
students who participated in Invent Iowa this
to the state level were:
All in all, it has been a successful and pleasant
spring. There were 358 students chosen to go on
* Nathan Walsh and A.J. Larson with the
school year. We continue to explore ways to Handy Fishing Belt
to state and Manson Northwest Webster had seven
students as part of that group. The inventions
better educate the children of this community and
* Alex Vetter with the Heely Wheel Holder
were judged at the State Convention for a chance
* Emma Nelson with the Snap Back Signs
provide them a happy and creative environment
to go to the Iowa State Fair this summer. The
*
Adam
Siepker
with
The
Shirt
that
Never
in which to learn. These priorities will never
participants will be informed in the next month
Fails
change, regardless of which building our children
if they will advance to the next level.
* Ty Patzner with the Cool Blanket
attend or which bus they ride.
MNW High School phone (712) 469-2245 • MNW Central Office (712)469-2202
Invent Iowa! State Competitors
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Making the Right Choices
Report to Parent
Taken from the Communicator, March,
2008, Volume 31, Number 7
Children can often be delightful. They also
can sometimes be unkind, be the bullies or the
victims, and even dishonest. Sometimes the
difference can be in the lessons they learn, both at
home and at school. Here are some ways to help
your child grow up to be respectful and kind, and
to have the self-respect they need to make the
right choices, both now and in the future.
Trade Places: TV shows and movies can
be helpful in teaching children how to be more
sensitive to others’ feelings. When you’re
watching a program together and one character
behaves unkindly to another, pause the movie
or ask at the commercial: “Did you notice how
mean that character was? How do you think that
made the other person feel? What would you
do in that situation?” Talk it through together
and stress the importance of treating people with
respect.
The Golden Rule. Teach your children to
treat others the way that they, themselves, would
like to be treated. Reinforce it at home, by
treating your children with respect and expecting
to be treated respectfully in return. Reinforce
it through involvement in community activities
that work to help others. Most importantly, show
your children you truly believe it by behaving
respectfully yourself.
No Excuses. Sometimes parents are unaware
that their children are misbehaving in school
until they are notified by a teacher. The problem
is that parents too often react with denial. That
denial doesn’t help anyone, particularly not the
child, who learns that he or she can get away
with bad behavior at school as long as the parents
are fooled. If you get that call or note from the
teacher or principal, swallow your pride, talk,
to your child, and make an appointment to meet
with the teacher or principal.
Read up. From the time your children first
hear bedtime stories through the time they’re
old enough to read for themselves, look for
books that quietly impart messages about selfdiscipline, kindness to others, dealing with peer
pressure, and telling the truth. Talk about the
stories and see if they’ve ever been in a situation
like the character in the book, or if they know
of someone who has. Share your family values
about how best to deal with those situations.
Truth or Consequences. Every child, at one
point or another, will try to lie. Discuss with your
children that trust is one of the most important
characteristics a person can ever have, and that
it is very hard to re-earn that trust if people think
of them as someone who does not tell the truth.
Ask them how they would feel if they found out
someone had lied to them. As a parent, show in
your words and deeds that you are a trustworthy
and honest person as well.
Face the Mirror: Too many children are
very skilled at being angels in front of teachers
or parents and the opposite when adults are not
around. One of the most powerful lessons parents
can teach their children is this: The real you is
the way you behave when no one is watching.
Children need to learn to behave well and treat
others well because that’s the kind of person they
want to be, and because that’s the only way to
respect the person they see in the mirror.
News from High School Principal
Shawn
Holloway
With a long winter and a cold spring it is hard
to believe the first of May is upon us, with that
comes the end of another school year. We will
be saying good bye to the graduating class of
2008. I would like to personally thank them for
their leadership and dedication for making MNW
a first class high school. I have included some
important dates at the high school to remember
for both parents and students.
Important Dates to Remember:
May 8th Senior Awards Night 7:00 PM
May 12th and 13th Senior Semester Exams
May 22nd and 23rd Music Students Semester
Exams
May 28th and 29th Freshmen, Sophomore,
and Junior Semester Exams
May 18th Graduation Commencement 2:00
PM
May 30th Last Day of School
I would like to thank the students and staff
for a great school year. There will be some
changes in the high school staff for next year.
Mr. John Morse, Mr. Nick Schumacher, and
Mrs. Jill Jamieson will not be with us next year.
I wish them all good luck with future endeavors.
Some new faces walking the halls next year will
include Mr. David Freed, Science and Ms. Vicki
Belik, Special Education. I look forward to a
great 2008-2009 school year.
I hope everyone has a great summer and I look
forward to seeing everyone back in the fall.
Eighth Grade Poetry/Writing Contest
Three young eighth grade language arts
students from Manson Northwest Webster Middle
School were recently selected to be published in
the distinguished scholarly journal published by
Creative Communications. The opportunity to
submit writing was self motivated and all three
girls represented the Cougars with dignity. All
three young ladies chose to submit Essays that
were to be no longer than 250 words in length.
Caitlin Poppen submitted the essay entitled
“Being Kind to Others.” Jordan Neumann
submitted the essay “Super Sportsmanship,” and
Kea Bergren submitted the essay “How to Deal
with Celiac Disease.”
Jordan Neumann, Caitlyn Poppen, Kea Bergren
Being Kind to Others
Being kind doesn’t mean just being nice. It
also means doing nice things for different people
that need it most. Whether it’s volunteering for
community projects, donating food or money, or
just helping someone on their math assignment.
Being kind may be hard at times such as if you’re
sticking up for someone, sticking up for yourself,
or doing the right thing, but just know that, “it may
be nice to be important, but it’s more important to
be nice.” So if you want to be remembered, you
might as well be remembered as a nice person
that someone could come to in need. I believe
that being kind to everyone is the number one key
to making friends. If you want to make friends
you must be kind and have a good heart. Not
everyone is going to be your friend, but the ones
that do will always be there for you. If your
friends are kind to you than you must be kind
to them also. If someone says something mean
to you just ignore them and move on, but if it
really bothers you can always go and talk to your
guidance counselor at school, your parents, your
friends, or even your siblings. So treat others the
way you want to be treated.
Author- Caitlin Poppen
Super Sportsmanship
Good game, good game, good game, this is
what you hear at the end of every sporting event,
but do the players really mean it? Well, they
should. What fun is it to play a volleyball or
football game against a team who put the other
team down, trash talk, or make rude remarks?
It’s not a fun game anymore. When the other
team starts to put your team down, or make rude
remarks the game isn’t played for fun anymore.
The game is played to shove the win in the other
team’s faces. Who wants to lose one of those
games? I know I don’t. Sports are to be played
for fun: not to tell the other players that your
team is better than they are. Sports give you
something to look forward to after school. So,
we should play them like they were meant to be
played. For fun. Sports were also made to have
fun and spend time with friends doing something
you enjoy. So enjoy the time. Sportsmanship is
the key to a good game. So, go out and play, and
remember…
HAVE FUN!
Author- Jordan Neumann
How I Deal with Celiac Disease
Hi, I am thirteen years old and I have Celiac
Disease. What is Celiac disease you ask? Celiac
disease means I have to live my life absolutely
gluten-free. I cannot have any ingredients that
contain wheat, rye, oats, barley, spelt, and malt.
These ingredients can be found in the foods I eat
to the deodorant that I put under my arms.
If I get gluten into my system I will get very
ill and fall into the fetal position because the pain
is so bad. Every day I take my own lunch to
school. I have to make sure everyone washes
their hands before handling my food. Going
out to eat is a challenge because not everyone
has a gluten-free menu. In restaurants there is a
chance of cross-contamination. So I have to be
very careful.
Being a teenager with Celiac disease can be
difficult around my friends. Those that know me
well understand and keep me safe. Those that
aren’t close to me think I am weird or odd. But
once they understand they are fine with it. Then
they have a lot of questions. On the internet I
can find a lot of information, we have spent
many hours doing research and look if there are
any updates. Now my friends and family have
learned to read labels on their own, and most let
me know new products they have found. So I
guess all in all living with Celiac Disease isn’t all
that bad. That’s how I deal with Celiac Disease.
Author- Kea Bergren
Instructor: Mrs. Wiemers
MNW SCHOOL BOARD
Don Fitzgerald, Pres.
Julie Hewitt, Vice Pres.
Joe Bush
Dan DeWall
Terry Lawler
Duane Paterson
Zuella Swartzendruber
MNW ADMINISTRATORS
Supt. Mark Egli
712-469-2202
K-8 Principal Marlene Johnson
Elem. 712-469-3598
Middle School 515-542-3211
9-12 Principal Shawn Holloway
HS 712-469-2245
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News from Mrs. Skophammer’s Art Rooms
On March 18, the fourth graders went on
a trip to the Blanden Memorial Art Museum
in Fort Dodge, where we were given a tour of
the Blanden. We had already had a visit to our
school by the Blanden Educator and learned
about artist Andy Warhol and his life and how
he became a famous artist. He was known for
his quirky habits like eating Campbell’s Tomato
Soup every day of his life. He painted and did
silk screen art of the everyday things in life...
making them popular art or POP ART. We also
looked at art from other places such as Africa,
Asia, and Mexico. We learned that people wore
their artwork! If we think about it, we also wear
expressions of ourselves, or adorn ourselves with
art.
We saw carved art and woodblock prints,
Grant Wood’s art, who was an Iowa artist...
we remembered Mrs. Skop showing us Grant
Wood’s American Gothic painting. We also
saw a self-portrait of Rembrandt. We were so
impressed by the collection that the Blanden has
in its possession!
The parent chaperones that went along on the
trip with us were Vicki Fiedler, Denise Besch,
Rosie Lenz, Carol Patzner, and Julie Siepker. A
big thank-you to the chaperones for the day and
to the Blanden for having us!
Written by Katie Condon with help from Mrs.
Skop
Talk about talent! Three of our students
have taken top honors in the Iowa Energy Poster
Contest sponsored by The Iowa Energy Center
and The Center for Energy and Environmental
Education at the University of Northern Iowa.
These three students designed posters about
energy conservation in Mrs. Skop’s art class
and then she submitted them to the state. Randi
Morrow, Konnor Ferguson, and Liz Stange will
each receive $100 savings bonds, a plaque with
their names engraved featuring their works of
art, and they and their parents are invited to the
State Capitol in Des Moines for a private tour!
Congratulations students!
Jacobsen, 4th grade, Emma Rae Snell, 3rd grade,
Erica Birkey, 1st grade, and Konnor Ferguson, 2nd
grade.
Katelyn Jacobsen
Emma Rae Snell
Erica Birkey
Konnor Ferguson
Max MacVitie critiques his painting.
The seventh grade class is involved in their
drawing unit. So far we’ve drawn a still life, our
shoes, and pop cans. We’ve learned the meaning
of blind contour, contour drawing and shaded
drawing.
Several students have won awards in the Webster
County Soil and Water Poster Contest. The students
designed the posters in Mrs. Skophammer’s art
class while working on conservation, painting, and
advertising themes. Congratulations to the following
students:
K-3rd grade division: Derek Girard and Brian
Pearson. 4th-6th grade division: Connor Hokinson
and Zak Larson.
Seventh grade art students draw their shoes.
Derek Girard, Connor Hokinson, Brian Pearson
Visiting artists, Jim Givan, left, and his assistant, Loren Esse, work with the sixth graders.
Liz Stange, Randi Morrow, Konnor Ferguson
The Optional Kindergarten through second
grade students have been studying the artist
Henri Matisse and how he used cut paper to make
enormous works of art. In his later years he was
confined to bed and cut paper was a medium he
could easily work with from his bed. Each grade
made various collages and characters using cut
paper and other found objects such as nut cups
and buttons.
The third and fourth graders learned about
symmetry, color and design when writing their
name and completing it in its reflective state.
The resulting designs were phenomenal! Most
students wanted to do more than one!
The fifth and sixth graders finished up their
conservation puzzle pieces and then moved
on to their chalk pastel Mexican Murals. We
learned that the Mexican Muralists worked with
narrative art telling stories to be preserved for
future generations. Diego Rivera was considered
the leader of the muralist movement. He wanted
his art to explain what he felt had taken place
during the revolution in Mexico and he was quite
successful at that!
The sixth graders also worked on papier
mache projects. The idea was to fashion an
American icon or symbol of American culture.
We had everything from Elvis Presley to the
Chipmunks! Such fun!
On Monday, April 14th, the three sections of
sixth graders were fortunate to have Jim Givan and
his assistant Loren Esse (both from Des Moines,
Iowa) give a workshop for them through a grant
written by Mrs. Skophammer provided by VSA Arts
of Iowa. VSA arts is an international organization
founded in l974 by Jean Kennedy Smith as an
affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts. The affiliate network includes 39
states and the District of Columbia...of which Iowa is
one of the states. Affiliate programs serve 4.3 million
Americans!
Jim provided a 1 hour and 20 minute workshop/
class three different times for the students on painting
on Plexiglass. We used acrylic paints . Color
mixing, the elements of art, and just plain fun were
emphasized. When the workshop was over, each
student had his/her own hanging piece of artwork
designed exclusively by himself/herself to take
home! We all agreed the day was beneficial.
We’d like to thank the other teachers in the
building for being cooperative with the altered
schedule for the day so we could fit all sections in...
we didn’t want any of the students to miss out on this
wonderful experience.
Four students from Manson Northwest Webster
Middle and Elementary Schools received prizes in
the Sakura’s Wonderful Colorful World Art Contest.
These students drew and colored 12” by 18” pictures
with oil pastels in Mrs. Karen Skophammer’s art
class. They each received tee shirts with their artwork
printed on them, oil pastels, and various other art
related prizes. The students’ art is also on display
in a national art gallery. The students are Katelyn
Zak Larson
Phillip Dorage
Several students have placed in the Calhoun
County Soil and Water Conservation Poster
Contest. The theme this year was Water Is
Life. The students drew conservation messages depicting that theme to learn about Water
Conservation. Congratulations to the following
students:
4th through 6th grade division -2nd place
Hailey Green; 3rd place Phillip Dorage
K-3rd grade division - 1st place: Sydney
Michalski; 2nd place: John Schuttler; 3rd
place: Matthew Helmers
Sydney Michalski, John Schuttler, Matthew Helmers
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INTERVIEW
New Teacher Nears
End of First Year
MNW Middle School/Elementary School Yearbook
The MNW Middle School/Elementary
School yearbook for 2007-2008 will have covers
designed by students. The front cover contest
was open to middle school students. The back
cover contest was open to 4th graders. There
were many excellent entries to choose from! The
winners will have their art work featured on the
yearbook covers, and the runners-up will have
their drawings displayed on an inside page.
The cover will be by Katie Smothers. (middle
school winner)
The back cover will be by Kourtney Condon
and Jordyn Johll (Partners) (4th grade winner)
Runners up, which will also be printed, but
smaller, on the inside, include:
Middle school: Kayla Birkey, Mahaley Ross,
Brandon Volf, Lucy Besch, and Alli Rinard
4th grade: Taylor Wood, Brenna Peters, Faith
Troshynski and Emma Simpson (partners), Kate
Jacobsen, and Madison Moser.
There is still time to order yearbooks. They
are in full color, and only cost $10.00. Please
call the elementary or middle school office if you
are interested.
- Jodi Jacobsen, Co-Yearbook Sponsor
“Crop for Cougar Kids” a Success!
The MNW Elementary PEP Club would like to
thank everyone who donated time and resources
to our “Crop for Cougar Kids” event on April 5,
2008. It was a very successful day! The gym
was full of vendors, and people browsing their
booths. The PEP Club was able to give some
awesome prizes, thanks to the many donors. Over
25 ladies came to scrapbook, and work on other
Little did Stacy Nimke guess that
her first teaching position would be at
the school where she received her K-12
education. A 2002 graduate of MNW, Ms.
Nimke earned her teaching degree from
Iowa State University. “I’m glad to be back
in Manson. It feels great to come back to
my hometown and work with the youth,”
she said.
Ms. Nimke is the 7-8 grades special
education teacher at the middle school. She
co-teaches in 7th and 8th grade language
arts and in 7th grade math. She also helps
students with academic and behavioral
goals.
She commented on some of the things
she most enjoys about her job. “I love
working with the kids. It is great to be able
to talk to the kids and learn about their
interests and hobbies. I enjoy connecting
with the kids to help them,” she said. “I
also love being able to co-teach in the
classrooms. It is fun to be able to play off
another teacher’s ideas and create a really
powerful lesson,” she added.
Ms. Nimke has been surprised by
how fast her first year of teaching has
flown by. “In the blink of an eye, the first
three quarters have come and gone,” she
commented.
The elementary gym
hosted many vendors.
Thank You!
Box Top Goal Met
By Jodi Jacobsen
We have made our Box Tops
goal this year again! PEP Club will
celebrate with the students, and
thank them for bringing the box
tops in by providing popsicles for all
elementary students on May 13, at
2:30 PM, on the playground.
Thank You to Everyone Who
Saved Box Tops. Your Support is
Appreciated!!!
PAY ONLINE
We are pleased to offer our online payment processing system, PaySchools. This
program allows you to make school related
payments online via e-check or credit card
at your convenience all from our school’s
web site.
The first time you use PaySchools.com
to pay school-associated fees online you
will need to create an account to complete
your checkout process. Instructions are on
the website.
If you have questions or comments call
Diane or Karen at 469-2202.
Scrapbookers settled in the
lunch room to create beautiful
pages.
crafts. The PEP Club hopes to have an event
like this again! Enough funds were raised so
that elementary classes can go on some fun and
educational field trips this spring. For example,
4th grade is going to visit the State Capitol in
DesMoines, and 3rd grade is going to the Grotto.
Being part of this community is great!
By Jodi Jacobsen
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Cougar
Tracks
Manson Northwest Webster
Publications Class
May Issue 2008
Prom 2008
Springtime Grill
By Laura Johnson
By Megan Lansing
MNW’s junior/senior prom, themed Rendez-vous à Paris,
was held on Saturday, April 26th. The day began early for
many of the girls with hair and makeup appointments,
pictures with friends, and final adjustments to their
dresses. Many then
attended mass at St.
Thomas before heading
over to the school
to have their picture
professionally taken. There, the seniors first saw the juniors’
transformation of the gym into a beautiful Parisian setting,
complete with park benches, bistros, and a lit-up Eiffel
Tower.
After taking more pictures, the prom goers then began
to line up for the Grand March, which commenced
at 5:30. There, the public was able to see the MNW
students in all their finery. After walking across the
stage, the students then were ushered into the gym for
a wonderful sit-down meal of chicken, ham, mashed
potatoes, corn, dinner rolls, and a choice of French silk
pie or angel food cake with strawberries.
At 7:00 everyone filed into the auditorium where
they were amazed and thoroughly entertained by the
hypnotist show. Following this amazing show, the
Senior Video of Memories was shown which brought back
fond memories for the seniors. The dance then began at
approximately 8:45 and lasted until midnight.
After changing into more comfortable clothes, the
students returned
at 1:00 a.m. for
After Prom which
included such
fun activities as
an inflatable obstacle course, blackjack, air hockey,
video games, and various contests held throughout
the night. Overall, the students had a wonderful time
at prom and would like to thank all who made it
possible.
Since the onset of second semester,
Mrs. Tague’s Advanced Foods class has been
impressing many hungry people with their
culinary skills. The Springtime Grill students
served their first meal at noon on Friday, March
20th. Chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, tortilla
chips, and homemade salsa comprised the main
course. An ice cream delight, a crowd pleaser,
was served for dessert.
Students participating in the Springtime Grill include Aaron Passow,
Megan Lansing, Kristen Twait, Jordan Partlow, Alana Eatinger, Grant Schreier,
Houston Ramthun, Eddy Albrecht, Katie
Herrmann, Brittany Volf, Melissa Boring, Lauren
Christianson, Lauren Becker, and Rachel Castle.
Students have various responsibilities to complete
each week. They take turns creating the menus,
cooking the meals, serving the public, and
delivering carry-outs.
Spring Musical
By Ben Sonntag
The Manson Northwest Webster Music Departments presented a
production of the musical, “Guys and Dolls” on March
28th, 29th and 30th. The four leading roles were played
by Kylia Bleam as Adelaide, Ben Sonntag as Nathan
Detroit, Cory Waller as Sky Masterson, and Ashley
Quade as Sister Sarah Brown. Large supporting
roles were played exceptionally well by Ethan Netz
as Nicely-Nicely Johnson and Scott Meier as Benny
Southstreet. The musical pit was directed by Bryan
Willer and he too did an outstanding job with the music sets and scene change
music when things may have been a little
long.
Overall, the production of “Guys
and Dolls” went very well. Also a thank you
would like to be sent out to everyone who
helped with the musical in anyway ant to the
ones who attended the musical.
Drill Team Night
By Kasie Kangas
Drill Team Night was held on March 15, 2008 in the high school
gymnasium. Performances by the MNW and RC-L drill teams began promptly at
7:00 p.m. The MNW drill team girls performed their state pom, blob, light, kick,
jazz, and military routines. The action continued as the MNW drum line and flag
members performed. Another highlight of the evening involved the middle school
students who demonstrated the routine that they learned from the high school drill
team. The crowd remained enthusiastic throughout the night.
Drill team night is an important event for the squad because it helps the team raise money to buy uniforms
and other necessary supplies. The 2008 senior captians are Alex Gleason,
Mackenzie Schreier, and Kristin Lawler. Other seniors include Jordan Partlow
and Amber Hauge. Junior participants are Kelsey Hood, Kirsten Rasch, Kinsey
O’Hern, Amber Onnen, Shelby Steiner, Fairon Bleam and Elizabeth Calmer.
Sophomores on the team include Brooke Birkey, Kristine Condon, Alyssa Miller,
and Kennedy Spedding (alternate). Freshman drill team performers are Jamie Keil
and Breanne Harman (alternate). Under the direction of Coaches Mary Fitzgerald
and Karen Lawler, the drill team squad had an excellent year.
EDDY ALBRECHT- WORK
SOUTH CAROLINA TO SEE MY BROTHER.
AND GO TO
A Sampling of Senior Future Plans
By Aaron Passow
Alex Weiss- Iowa State Engineering
Dalton Rasch- Iowa State Engineering
Eddy Albrecht- ICCC Physical Therapy
Lucy Fitzgerald- Le Cordon Bleu- Baking
Aaron Passow- ICCC Broadcasting
Corey McNeil- ICCC Electrician
Kristen Twait- ICCC Business
Megan Lansing- ICCC Zoology
Jordan Partlow- ICCC Pre-Law
Cassie Patterson- Iowa State Athletic Training
Lee Morrison- ICCC Pre-Med.
Stephanie Gaillard- Minnesota State Pre Med.
Summer Plans
By Ben Sonntag
ETHAN NETZ- WORK
AND GET MONEY
LISA LANG- LANDSCAPING, RELAX, GO
TO BALL GAMES, AND HOPEFULLY GO ON
A VACATION
JESSICA KOLAR- HANG
WITH FRIENDS, GO TUBING,
AND GET OUTSIDE FOR SOME
FRESH AIR.
BRANDON SCHOON, ALEX WEISS, BRAD CABRERA”LIVIN’ IN DA BACK WOODZ AND LIVIN’ OFF DA LAN’ ”
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Summer
Birthdays
May
Maranda Resseguie
Whitni Warnke
Jason Schuttler
Kassandra Calmer
Grant Stange
Skyler Zahrobsky
Caleb Alne
Amber Onnen
Shyler Thoma
Jenifer Zinnel
Dustin Anderson
Cassie Paterson
Brandon Schoon
Jordan Partlow
Megan Schofield
Carlton DeWall
Kaylee Wolfe
Charles Hennessey
Malorie Callahan
Megan Schreier
Kennedy Spedding
Shawn Wiemers
Robin Devlin
May 1
May 3
May 3
May 4
May 4
May 10
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 12
May 12
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 25
May 28
May 30
May 31
July
Nick Steiner
Alexandra Gleason
Nathan Waller
Chris Bloomfield
Zach Steinhoff
Tanner Gerken
Aaron Terwillegar
Skyler Rice
Ashley Quade
Laura Johnson
Bradley Cabrera
Amber Hauge
Nick Naberhaus
Sydney Weiss
Anthony Berg
Michael Lewis
Mitchell Lewis
Barry Russell
Thomas Lawler
Brooke Birkey
Kasie Kangas
Pat Lawler
Aaron Passow
Jessica Moser
Kaden Cue
July 2
July 3
July 3
July 5
July 7
July 8
July 9
July 9
July 10
July 11
July 11
July 12
July 13
July 13
July 14
July 20
July 20
July 21
July 23
July 23
July 25
July 26
July 27
July 29
July 29
June
Kalib King
Kylia Bleam
Ben Sonntag
Spencer Nimke
Stephanie Gaillard
Richard Butler
Danny Licht
Haleigh Kreber
Matthew Lawler
Lauren Christianson
Ashley Markert
Mika Rodewald
Mackenzie Knigge
Devin Degagnes
Hilary Jones
Trent Crouse
Landon Rasch
Heather Condon
Blair Miller
Reggie Netz
Morgan Markert
Megan Byson
Sara Reicks
June 2
June 5
June 5
June 5
June 7
June 7
June 8
June 10
June 10
June 13
June 13
June 15
June 18
June 18
June 19
June 24
June 24
June 26
June 27
June 28
June 28
June 29
June 30
August
Ray Eccles
Josh Berg
Becky Stuhrenberg
Rachael Castle
Sarah Albers
John Butts
Jordan Martin
Megan Lansing
Mariah Rank
Kyle Twait
Mackenzie Larson
Austin Birchard
Brendan Libbey
Brittany Volf
Kelsey Cerwick
Emily Mallinger
Daxton Kelly
Mitchell Leppert
Jared Leppert
Ethan Netz
Brittany Taylor
Shailan Clark
Jacob Witte
Ginny Casey
Marissa Olson
Morgan Troshynski
Catie Schoon
Daniel Sutter
August 1
August 1
August 2
August 3
August 4
August 5
August 5
August 7
August 8
August 10
August 11
August 13
August 13
August 14
August 14
August 14
August 16
August 17
August 18
August 20
August 20
August 20
August 25
August 27
August 30
August 30
August 31
August 31
Cougars Looking Forward To Upcoming Season
By Tyler Lennon and Mr. Richman
The 2008 season promises to be a fun and exciting one for this
year’s edition of Cougar Baseball. Mike Richman returns as the head coach
of the Cougars and will once again be assisted by 2004 MNW graduate, Alex
Sappingfield.
Matt Rowen and Landon Schuttler return to lead the pitching staff.
Rowen and Schuttler led the team to twelve of the Cougars’ twenty wins last
season, and they have the experience to improve this year. Austin Johnson and
Brandon McGinty will transfer their successes on the mound during last year’s
JV season into additional wins for the varsity this year.
At the plate, the Cougars return their top four hitters from a year
ago. The lead-off hitter, Kyle Twait (.318 avg., 14 RBIs, 23 runs), made huge
strides offensively for the Cougars last season. He was able to use the whole
field and showed continued signs of success as the year progressed. Brandon
Wessels, (.309 avg., 16 RBIs, 18 runs) with one year of experience under his
belt, will help the Cougar offense. Wessels will also be leaned on defensively
as he moves from third base to catcher. Landon Schuttler (.337 avg., 20 RBIs,
21 runs) will be called on for steady production at the plate as well as with
defensive strength in the outfield. Matt Rowen (.323 avg., 28 RBIs, 22 runs)
will anchor the top half of the line up and continue to provide leadership at the
plate and in the field.
Defensively, Rowen, Wessels, Twait, and Schuttler will be looked upon
to provide experience. Austin Johnson and Brandon McGinty will add to the
robust infield while Ben Sonntag will be asked to solidify the outfield. In order
for the Cougars to make it to the next level and succeed in post season play, a
number of players will need to step up and be key contributors.
The Cougars open up the season on the road on May 21st at Laurens
Marathon. The first home field action will take place against Prairie Valley on
May 30th.
Girls Golf
By Megan Lansing
The girls first golf meet of the season took place at the RCL/MNW
Invitational at Manson on April 7th. Three of the girls placed in the top five for
the day. Whitni Warnke tied for first with a 49; Jordan Partlow tied for second
place with a score of 50, and Hilary Jones placed fifth with a 51. On April 8th
at Twin Lakes, the girls won their first invitational of the season. Their first
conference meet was April 14th at Sac City. The Cougars finished the meet
with a tie for second place. At the West Bend-Mallard meet, the team won the
triangular over West-Bend Mallard and North Kossuth with a score of 218.
Congratulations to Allie Seavert, a sophomore, who medaled with a 51 and
Hilary Jones, a junior, who came in not far behind with a 54.
A Day in the Life of an MNW Track Athelete
By Aaron Passow
Jessica Kolar, a junior returning letter winner for the Manson Northwest Webster girls
track team, gave a succinct scenario about her typical daily routine as she prepared for the track
season. Every morning Jessica awoke at 7:00, ate a heart, healthy breakfast and
got ready for school. She arrived at school around 8:15 and made it a point to
keep herself hydrated on an hourly basis. She used her time between classes to
help her stay in shape. Jessica walked at a fast pace to each class. At practice
after school, Jessica completed routine stretches, practiced form running, and
followed assigned workouts. When the prerequisites were done, she ran the
hurdles to improve her form and speed. When Jessica got home, she ate another
nutritious meal and relaxed by doing a variety of fun activities. She believes in
getting a good night’s sleep, so she goes to bed at a decent time, so she is ready
for the next day.
Girls Track Update
Softball
By Stephanie Gaillard
By Jessica Ritts
With only two weeks of practice to
get ready for the UNI State Indoor Meet, the
girl’s track team depicted impressive resolve to
compete well. Kelsey Sukovaty broke a 37-year
old shot put school record that was set by Jacalyn
Junkman in 1971. With a 37’ 7 1/4” throw,
Sukovaty earned a 10th place finish among the
best throwers in the state. Another highlight of
the meet for the Cougars occurred when Lauren
Christianson finished 18th out of 205 runners in
the 200 meter dash. She ran an impressive 27.93.
The next track meet for the girls was the Cougar
Co-ed Invitational. The team accumulated 97
points and won 14 of the total 19 events. Kelsey
Expectations are high for the
Manson Northwest Webster softball
team. Six returning seniors top the roster.
Stephanie Gaillard, Jessica Moser, Hali
Dencklau, Jessica Ritts, Cassie Paterson,
and Kristen Twait have the experience to
provide the rest of the team with the ability
to vie for the Twin Lakes Conference title.
The girls will be guided by Head Coach
Arlin Top and former Manson softball
players Alicia Onnen and Hailey Beneke.
Practice begins on May 5, and their first
game will be against Humboldt at Manson
on May 16th, at 6:00 p.m. The team and
coaches hope to attract a large crowd of
supporters. Go Cougars!
Boys Track Update
By Aaron Passow
Sukovaty broke her own record by throwing a 40
foot shot put. The Cougars next challenge was
the Pocahontas Invite. Due to soreness the girls
did not enter the 4 X 400, but they still managed
to win five events and the meet with a total of 31
points. The Emily Markert Rlays is the last home
meet for the Cougars. At this meet, the seniors are
recognized by the rest of the team, coaches, and
community.
The Manson Northwest Webster boys’
track team has shown a lot of improvement after competing in only two meets. On Monday,
March 31st, the boys competed at Gowrie. One
of the main highlights of this meet occurred
when Zach Steinhoff won second place with
a 21 foot long jump. This jump was his first
ever competitive long jump. On April 4th at
the Humboldt meet, the boys 4X2 placed first.
With continued individual and group effort, the
boys track team could become a tough team to
beat in the near future.
Graduation day is here!
Baccalaureate will be at Our Savior Methodist
Church, 1130 11th Street, in Manson on May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Senior Awards Night will be held in the Kate Toben
Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on May 8.
Commencement begins at 2:00 p.m. in the High School
Gymnasium. Sunday May 18, 2008
Boys’ Golf
By Tyler Lennon
The 2008 Manson Northwest Webster golf season
was supposed to begin on Tuesday, April 1st, but due
to weather the meet was postponed. The first meet
was instead hosted in Manson on Tuesday, April 8th.
This year’s team is led by first year golf coach John Guion. The team
consists of one senior: Eddy Albrecht; four juniors: Brendan Libbey,
Landon Rasch, Landon Schuttler, and Ben Sonntag; and five freshmen: Jarod Gross, Kohltan
Heiter, Taylor Huseman, Austin Rasch, and Grant Stange. The MNW Cougars are anticipating
another successful season and hope to be a contender for the TLC title.
State FFA Convention
By Aaron Clark
The Iowa State FFA Leadership Convention took place on April 14th and 15th at
Ames. The Iowa FFA Association has 230 local chapters with over 12,000 FFA members. FFA
is a national organization that has more than 500,000 members who are preparing for leadership
roles and careers in science, business, and agriculture technology. State and national programs
provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills that they learned in
the class. The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by
developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through
agricultural education.
At the state convention, a Green Hand quiz was given to students to test their knowledge. Josh Berg and Samantha Condon both received gold rating. The Farm Business Management team was given a marketing test and problem solving activity. The team placed 29th out
of 72 teams and received a silver rating. Nicole Knigge, Kristin Lawler, and Brent Lamphier
each earned their Iowa Degree, the highest degree that can be given by the state. FFA members
also participated in workshops, a career show, and toured Monsanto in Boone. MNW placed
22nd in the national chapter award program which judges all of the activities that a chapter does
throughout the year.
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MNW Music Department Finds Success at State Contest
By Jason Stuhrenberg
As another musical season drew to a close, the music students of the MNW Fine Arts Department turned their attention to the State Solo and Small Ensemble Contest held on
April 5th at Ogden High School. With only days until contest, the students began rigorous preparations to finalize their musical selections. For some students, frustration soon turned
to determination after a brief recital on April 3rd. The practice performance allowed the students to acquire a strong concept of the central aspects of contest conditions: a live judge
and audience, appropriate introduction and manner, and performance level playing. By the end of the night, the young musicians were set for success.
Long before April 3rd, the music students had chosen and began to prepare a variety of solos, duets, or other ensemble charts for the contest on April 5th. Students sought to
perfect their musical expressions that were being critiqued according to specific categories of the musician’s accomplishment such as articulation, tone quality, and interpretation.
Based off of the scores given in each of these categories from one to five, with five being the strongest, a rating was given to the performer on a scale from I (Superior) to IV
(Good). Regardless of preparation time, students strove to attain the highest possible score in each musical category to achieve a higher standard of excellence in performance.
The students and staff of the MNW Music Department awoke to a cold Saturday morning on April 5th as they grasped feelings of high hopes before departing to face the
challenges that awaited them in Ogden. After arriving at the high school, the MNW music students unloaded the bus and made their way into a crowded gym. The students chose
an empty corner and settled in the midst of the bustling contest traffic and noise surrounding them. As the day unfolded, the students were free to watch their friends or other
visiting students perform, find food in the cafeteria, relax in the gym, or begin preparing for their own performance. Accompanists Pam George and Carol Ebbers collaborated with
soloists to discuss the important task at hand. Hour by hour, students found their contest areas, performed, and eagerly awaited the posting of their scores. By the end of the day, the
MNW Music Department had acquired 18 Division I Ratings, 12 Division II Ratings, and 4 Division III Ratings, proud accomplishments that reflected the hard work of the young
musicians at MNW.
In addition to the fine results of the day, the contest also recognized the MNW Saxophone Section as Best of Center IV with their outstanding performance of El Capeo.
Senior Spotlights
Name: Kevin Michehl
Parents: Travis and Missy
Name: Kyle Odom
Parents: Larry Odom, and Carla Bass
Siblings: Alex, Geoff, and Elizabeth
Name: Kelly Moritz
Parents: Don and Barb Moritz
Siblings: Eric and Nici Miller
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would
visit: China, South Africa, and Antartica.
I would like to have dinner with these three
people: Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, and Syd Barrett.
When I’m not at school I’m: Playing football and
guitar.
When I grow up I want to be a: Physicist or a
musician.
My role model is: Robert Plant.
I can’t go a day without: All my bracelets and my
guitar picks.
It would surprise people that: I’ve played over
fifteen different sports in my life.
Extracurricular Activities: Guitar, Trumpet,
Football, Basketball, and Track
Favorites:
T.V. Shows - “Lost” and “Scrubs”
Foods – Pizza and Spaghetti
Music – Rock, Blues, and Jazz
Color – Red
Name: Lorenzo Tua
Teacher – Mr. Lynch
Parents: Paols and Renata Morre
Class – American Government and Speech
Host Parents: Brenda and Wayne
Biggest Pet Peeve: Babies who cry in indoor places
Dobson
Quote: “Living without trying is like remaining with
Sibling: Ludovice
the doubt that you would have done it.”
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would visit:
would visit: The Red Light District or South
The Bahamas.
America.
I would like to have dinner with these three people:
I would like to have dinner with these three
My real dad, my Great Grandma, and Zak Efron.
people: Eliza Douschk, Al Capone, and Landon.
When I’m not at school I’m: Watching TV or out with
When I’m not at school I’m: Partying like a
friends.
rock star!
When I grow up I want to be a: Model.
When I grow up I want to be a: Plastic
My role model is: Tyra Banks.
Surgeon
I can’t go a day without: My cell phone.
My role model is: Me, Myself, and I.
It would surprise people that: I can get mad.
I can’t go a day without: Checking someone
Extracurricular Activities: Football and Wrestling
cheerleader.
out.
Favorites:
It would surprise people that: I am smarter
T.V. Show- “Greek”
than what I act.
Food – Mashed potatoes
Favorites:
Music – Country and hip-hop
T.V. Show- “Family Guy” Food – Lobster
Color – Green
Music – All but Country Color – White
Teacher – Madame
Teacher – Mrs. Tague
Class – French
Class – Cooking or anatomy
Name: Kasie Rae Kangas
Biggest Pet Peeve: People who are self-centered.
Biggest Pet Peeve: People who talk about their
Parents: Tom and Jody Walsh and the Quote: “It is better to know and be disappointed, than to
car all the time
late Calvin Kangas
not know and always wonder.”
Quote: “Party like a rock star!”
Siblings: Lucas, Zach, and Alyssa Shout Out: Never give up on what you’re trying to
Shout Out: Live like your going to die
overcome.
Walsh
tomorrow.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I
would visit: Australia.
I would like to have dinner with these three
people: My Uncle Trent, Chad Reed, and Will
Ferrell.
When I’m not at school I’m: Riding
motorcycles with friends.
When I grow up I want to be an: Architect.
My role model is: Chad Reed.
I can’t go a day without: Listening to music.
Extracurricular Activities: Riding motorcycles.
Favorites:
T.V. Show – “Superbikes”
Food – Pizza
Music – Rock, Rap, and Country
Color – Blue
Teacher – Mr. V
Class – CAD/Drafting
Biggest Pet Peeve: When someone hangs up on
me.
Quote: “If you’re not first, you’re last.”
Shout Out: Shake and Bake.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would
visit: Germany.
I would like to have dinner with these three
people: George St. Pierre, Ricky Carmichael, and
Ty Murray.
When I’m not at school I’m: At home.
When I grow up I want to be a: Police officer.
My role model is: My sister.
I can’t go a day without: My cell phone.
It would surprise people that: I ride horses.
Extracurricular Activities: Wrestling, FFA,
Soccer, and Trap Shooting
Favorites:
T.V. Show- “Ninja Warrior”
Food – Mac and Cheese
Music – Country, bluegrass, rock, and rap
Color – Black
Teacher – All of them
Class –P.E.
Biggest Pet Peeve: Chewing with your mouth
open
Quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates, you
never know what you are going to get.”
Shout Out: Git’er done!!!
Name: Trent Crouse
Parents: Laura & Dennis
Jepsen
Sibling: Luke Groat
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I
would visit: Mexico.
I would like to have dinner with these
three people: Rachel, Tyler, and Steph
When I’m not at school I’m: Working on
my car.
When I grow up I want to be a:
Contractor.
My role model is: Travis Main.
I can’t go a day without: Talking to
Rachel.
It would surprise people that: I’m going to
college.
Extracurricular Activity: Working out
Favorites:
T.V. Show- “Family Guy”
Food – Pizza
Music – Rap
Color – Blue
Teacher – Mr. Whaley
Class – Gym
Quote: “Ram Rod”
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Senior Spotlights
Name: Cameron Christopher
Kennedy
Parent: Christopher Kennedy
Sibling: Christian
It would surprise people
that: I’m usually quiet after
school.
Favorites:
T.V. Show - “Supernatural”
Food – Pizza rolls
Music – Rock
Color – Red
Teacher – Mr. Whaley
Class – Auto Tech
Biggest Pet Peeve: Not doing
it right the first time
Quote: “The difference
between genius and stupidity
is that genius has its limits.”
Shout Out: Dale!
I would like to have dinner with these three
people: Adam Gontier, Trent Crouse, and David
Trammel.
When I’m not at school I’m: With friends or
working.
When I grow up I want to be a: Kid again.
My role model is: Dad.
I can’t go a day without: Music.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I
would visit: The U.K.
I would like to have dinner with these three
people: Stephen Hawking, Groucho Marx,
and JFK.
When I’m not at school I’m: Everywhere.
My role model is: My mom.
I can’t go a day without: My phone.
It would surprise people that: I like to cook.
Favorites:
T.V. Show- “That 70’s Show”
Food – Prime Rib
Music – Alternative
Color – Orange
Teacher – LOL
Class – Language Literature
Biggest Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar
Quote: Never let the future disturb you, you
Name: Kevin Dean Board
will meet it, if you have to, with the same
Parent: Lynn Underberg
weapons of reason which today arm you
Siblings: Nicole Fortune, David
Board, Michelle Roberts, and Devin
against the present.
Kelly
Name: Ray Lawler
Parents: George and Alicia Lawler
Siblings: Matt, Jaden, Jaffa, and
Lacy
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would
visit: Ireland.
I would like to have dinner with these people: Kurt
Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, and my grandfathers.
When I’m not at school I’m: Chillin’ with my
homies.
When I grow up I want to be an: Auto-Mechanic or
Tattoo Artist.
My role model is: My cousin Cody.
I can’t go a day without: Sleep.
It would surprise people that: I’m in the Army.
Extracurricular Activities: Working on Cars, Lifting
Weights, Exercising, Playing Guitar, and Doing
Tattoos
Favorites:
T.V. Show- “Family Guy”
Food – All Meat Pizza
Music – Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Oldies Rock, Rap
Color – Black
Teacher –Mr. Williamson
Class – Auto Tech
Biggest Pet Peeve: People asking dumb questions.
Quote: Yo Son!
Shout Out: What up to all my homies from Basic
Training!
Name: Hali Carolyn Dencklau
Parents: Steven and Amy
Siblings: Joshua, Shanna, and
Emily
It would surprise people that: I like
to sing.
Extracurricular Activities: Softball,
Volleyball, Track, NHS, Community
Cares, and Football Statistician
Favorites:
T.V. Show- “King of Queens”
Food – Chili
Music – Country
Color – Green
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would
Teacher – Mr. Williamson
visit: Australia.
Class – Language Arts III
I would like to have dinner with these three people: Biggest Pet Peeve: Waiting
Uncle Denny, Great-Grandma Frieda, and my brother. Quote: “In his heart a man plans his
When I’m not at school I’m: Riding horses or
course, but the Lord determines his
babysitting.
steps.”
When I grow up I want to be a: Good role model.
-Proverbs 16:9
My role model is: My mom.
Shout Out: Always stand up for what
I can’t go a day without: Family.
you believe.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would
visit: Prague.
I would like to have dinner with these three people:
Dane Cook, Richard Gere, and Channing Tatum.
When I’m not at school I’m: Working.
When I grow up I want to be a: Lawyer.
My role model is: My mom.
I can’t go a day without: Being with my friends.
It would surprise people that: I want to join the
USMC.
Extracurricular Activities: Speech, Musical, and
Cheerleading
Favorites:
T.V. Show- “C.S.I. Miami”
Food – Chicken alfredo
Music – Variety
Color – Purple
Teacher – Mrs. Keller
Class – Speech
Name: Amy Jo McDonald Biggest Pet Peeve: People who don’t wash their
hands
Parent: Tina Weishaar
Quote: “People are just about as happy as they make
Sibling: Aaron McDonald their minds up to be.”
Name: Derek Tylor Eaton
Parents: Debbie Koval and
Gary Eaton
Siblings: Devin and Damon
Koval
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I
would visit: Ireland.
I would like to have dinner with these
two people: Derek Thomas and Dan Gable.
When I’m not at school I’m: With
friends.
When I grow up I want to be an:
Electrician.
My role model is: My dad.
I can’t go a day without: Gatorade.
Extracurricular Activity: Wrestling
Favorites:
T.V. Show- “Dirty Jobs” Music – Rap
Food – Ice cream
Color – Orange
Teacher – Mr. V
Class – P.E.
Biggest Pet Peeve: When people chew on
Name: Lee Morrison
Name: Keegan Barkley
ice
Parents:
Don and Barb Morrison
Parents: Anne and Bill Barkley Quote: “Sports do not build character, they
Sibling: Sam
Siblings: Amy, Cale, Mandie, and reveal it.”
Kholtan
If I could travel anywhere in the
world, I would visit: Hawaii.
I would like to have dinner with
these three people: Will Smith,
Martin Lawrence, and Chris Tucker.
When I’m not at school I’m:
Working or working on someone’s
car.
When I grow up I want to be an:
Auto Mechanic
Favorites:
T.V. Show - “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”
Music – Rap
Color – Blue
Teacher – Mr. Wood
Biggest Pet Peeve: When someone
passes you on the highway, and then
they slow down.
If I could travel anywhere in the world I would
visit: Germany.
I would like to have dinner with these three
people: George Bush, Sr., Bill Clinton, and Jimi
Hendrix.
When I’m not at school I’m: At one of my two
jobs or asleep.
When I grow up I want to be a: Pediatrician.
My role model is: My Grandpa Larson.
I can’t go a day without: Mountain Dew.
It would surprise people that: I have two jobs.
Extracurricular Activity: FFA
Favorites:
T.V. Show- “Parental Control”
Food – Pizza
Music – Alternative Rock
Color – Blue
Teachers – Mr. Huck, Mr. Harman, and Mr. Zinnel
Class – P.E.
Biggest Pet Peeve: People that talk about themselves
Quote: Life is short, live it.
Shout Out: Take as many college classes as you can
before you graduate.
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Vocal students sing show
tunes, spiritual songs,
classic standards
It is easy to sing in the car or shower.
However, possessing the confidence to perform
comfortably in front of an audience is a learned
skill.
MNW High School Band Competes
at State Solo Ensemble Contest
On April 5th, the members of the MNW band
traveled to Ogden to compete in the class 2A
state solo ensemble contest. MNW had a very
successful day by bringing home 18 Division I
ratings, 12 Division II ratings and 4 Division III
ratings with a grand total of 34 entries. 10 more
than last year. MNW had among its entries a sax
choir, low brass choir, flute quartet, mixed brass
ensemble, percussion ensemble and numerous
solos, duets and trios.
The Saxophone Choir took top honors of the
day by earning Best of Center. The sax choir
consists of Laura Johnson, Jessica Moser, Allie
Seavert, Devon Porter, Jamie Keil, Whinti Warke,
Taylor Huseman, Shyler Thoma, Brad Hanson
and Sam Schreier. The Sax Choir moves on to a
State Awards Recital in Ames on May 13th.
- Bryan Willer, band instructor
Students are shown rehearsing for spring concert,
directed by Roger Netz and accompanied by Janice
Loving.
“Having a friendly audience of family and
friends helps soothe those nerves,” said voice
coach Roger Netz.
Netz teaches students in Manson at the
high school and middle school in Barnum.
His students, who range in age from 14 to 18,
performed selections in the final concert of the
school year which was held on Monday, April
28th.
“When the performers get past (their
nervousness), and that happens a lot with these
students, it is a lot of fun to be able to move
people musically,” Netz said.
The program included: “Festival Sanctus,”
“Sing Gloria In Excelsis Deo,” “Agnus Dei,”
from their upcoming State Festival performance.
Row one, Jamie Keil, Chloe Peterson, Jenna Remsburg, Megan Schreier, Allie Seavert
Other songs being performed are “Joshua Fit The
Row two, Taylor Huseman, Devon Porter, Shyler Thoma, Jason Stuhrenberg, Scott Meier
battle Of Jericho,” “Oh Captain! My Captain,”
Row Three, Mitch Leppert, Jared Leppert, Brad Hanson, Daniel Sutter, Whitni Warke, Laura
“The Syncopated Clock,” “Scarborough Fair,”
Johnson
“Blues in the Night,” “How Sweet It Is (to be
Row four, Ben Butcher, Aaron McDonald, Brandon Berg, Jessica Moser, Jessica Ritts, Blaire
Loved By You)” “Chapel Of Love,” “My Wish”
Schoon
and more.
Row Five, Marcus Tague, Carl DeWall, Cory Waller, Sam Schreier, John Jenkins
Senior Chip Hennessey performed the
baritone solo of “Oh Captain! My Captain!
From a song cycle by John Leavitt entitled,
American Song.” The text of this song is from
one of America’s most influential 19th century
poets, Walt Whitman. Walt Whitman wrote the
poem about President Abraham Lincoln and the
president’s assassination just as the Civil War
was coming to an end.
Janice Loving, local pianist and poet,
accompanied the concert choir students on piano
while Pam George, our favorite local postal
employee, accompanied the Treble Choir.
Operatic style was part of Netz’ musical
training.
“Rarely does a MNW student need to study
opera,” he said. “However, there is value in
studying classical techniques.”
Netz looks for songs for his students to sing
that “teach something interesting and something
that stretches them.”
Squeaky high notes and lack of volume were
two problem areas for many students before
they learn some of the techniques taught by Mr.
Netz.
Saxophone Choir: Front Row, Laura Johnson, Jessica Moser, Whitni Warnk, Taylor Huseman.
“Mr. Netz is teaching us how to blend our Second Row, Devon Porter, Jamie Keil, Allie Seavert, Brad Hanson, Shyler Thoma, Sam Schreier
voices -- how to power the sound with my
breathing, instead of singing just from my throat.
That’s made a big difference in my vocal range
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and the sound quality,” said Daniel Sutter.
man was our top
“Our choir is using dynamics much better and
individual
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our tone seems to be coming together,” Hanna
the day bringing
Pelz said.
On May 25th, high noon, members of the
home 6 Division
“I love singing songs and being with my
I ratings on alto MNW Music Department will be traveling
friends,” says Amber Onnen, a junior in the
sax solo, tenor to Orlando Florida to participate in Disney’s
concert choir.
sax solo, alto sax Magic Music Days. Both the band and
Cory Waller, a senior at Manson Northwest
duet, sax trio, sax
Webster, who wowed the audience in the
choir and piano choir will be in clinic with world renowned
School’s latest musical “Guys and Dolls” as Sky
musicians an conductors. Star Destinations
solo.
Masterson says,” I love it when we sing acappella
out of Carroll Iowa has organized the trip.
music. There’s nothing to hide behind and when
things are all together it really rocks!”
The MNW music department would like to
- By Mr. Netz
thank everyone for all their support for the
fine arts.
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Calhoun County Building Trades Class Open House, Sat., June 7
1 - 4 p.m.
1120 21st Street Place
Manson
The beautiful, new, three-bedroom home
under construction by the Building Trades
class on the north side of Manson now has
a family. Tony and Jodi Jacobsen, Barnum,
have purchased the dwelling.
The south/front side of the new Building Trades Class 2007-2008 home.
Each year, for over 20 years, the building trades class has built a home somewhere in the area. Initially, these were
speculative homes that were sold in the
summer following the school year of construction. Then the program changed to
building a house for a particular home
builder such as the recent construction of
the Warnke and Zehr houses on the Manson golf course. The decision was made
this year to go back to building a house to
sell so that the class could build in Manson.
This year’s house has some excellent
features that will be worth viewing during
the open house that are very pertinent at
this time. As fuel prices have sky-rocketed,
many homes are turning to ground source
heating and cooling. This feature uses
the constant temperature underground to
help heat the house in the winter and cool
it in the summer. This is a very efficient
system and saves a great deal in energy
costs. The house is also being wired for an
auxiliary generator so that a switch can be
flipped and the critical fixtures in the home
such as the furnace and refrigerator will
continue to run off of a generator.
Applying siding are MNW students, from left, Corey McNeil, Dan Licht and Anthony Berg.
The 1648 sq. ft. main floor features a
large master bedroom with master bath
and walk-in closet, and it has two additional
bedrooms with a shared bathroom. The
kitchen opens toward a great room and
with vaulted ceiling and dining room. A
mud/laundry room is located just off the
two-car garage. A full basement with sump
pump system has studded in walls. The
exterior of the home features an overhanging porch extending from the front of the
house.
Located where the town meets the
country in north Manson, the home is near
the Manson aquacenter and athletic fields,
and only a few blocks from the elementary
and high schools.
The Calhoun County Builidng Trades
Class is taught by Russ Bristow. This
year’s class has had had four Manson
Northwest Webster students and four
Rockwell City/Lytton students.
Students from Manson Northwest Webster are Dan Licht, Corey McNeil, Anthony
Berg and Lee Morrison..
The back side of the home features a sliding, patio door and casement windows in the
livingroom.
Raising “Cash
for Cougars”
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Optional Kindergarden Visits Partner in Education
Seniors, from left, Megan Lansing, Sara Woolery and
Mackenzie Schreier place phone calls in the “Cash for
Cougars” phon-a-thon.
Members of the Manson Northwest Webster
Education Foundation thank the Manson
Northwest Webster Community School district
and Webster-Calhoun Co-op Telephone
Association for making the “Cash for Cougars”
scholarship fund drive a success. Thirty-four
seniors chose to participate in the phone-a-thon
to raise scholarship funds for the class of 2008.
Through a phone bank sponsored by WebsterCalhoun Co-op, the students attempted to contact
all residents of the Manson Northwest Webster
Community School district. More than $10,320
was pledged. Certificates will be presented on
Senior Awards Night, May 8.
If you were not contacted and wish to
contribute to this scholarship fund, donations may
be sent to Manson Northwest Webster Education
Foundation, 1227 16th St., Manson, IA 50563, or
contact Jerry Chizek, foundation president.
On April 23rd, Mrs. Larson’s optional kindergarten class visited their partner in education,
Manson Industries. The students enjoyed a tour of the popcorn factory with Don Schuttler, operations manager. They were excited when Mr. Schuttler sent some popcorn with the students to take
back to the school for a snack.
Students are, from left, Brayden Johll, Andrew Gross, Reyd Oldson, Avery Hofbaur, Danny
Thoma, Kelsey Nelson (partially hidden), Alicia Westering (back), Sean Rogers, Hannah Horn,
Nathan Thoma, Emma Reicks, Jasmin Miller, and Delaney Marine.
School Board
Board Recognition
RecognitionWeek
Week
School
May 11 - 17, 2008
Houston Ramthun, left, and Danny Licht prepare to
make a phone call.
Manson Northwest Webster
Education Foundation
Opportunity
The Manson Northwest Webster Education
Foundation is a local, non-profit, volunteeroperated, tax-exempt community scholarship
foundation. It was organized in 1996 to provide
financial assistance to the Manson Northwest
Webster schools and operates independently from
the Manson Northwest Webster school district.
The Foundation is the sponsoring organization
for the annual “Cash for Cougars” Phone-AThon.
The Foundation is seeking district patrons
interested in serving as future board members.
Each year, five members of the 15-member
board have their three-year terms expire.
Interested individuals may not know how to let
the Foundation know of their interest to serve.
What does it take to be a Foundation board
member? As with any organization seeking
leadership, the Foundation is interested in
people that are creative, visionary, can commit
to attending monthly meetings during the school
year, and are interested in the future of our school
and students.
Interested parties may contact School Board
Secretary, Karen Wallace by phone at 712-4692202 or by e-mail at [email protected].
ia.us with their name and contact information.
First row, from left, Pres. Don Fitzgerald, Vice-Pres.
Julie Hewitt, Terry Lawler. Back row, Dan DeWall, Joe
Bush, Duane Paterson. Absent from the photo is Zuella
Swartzendruber.
May 2008
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
At lunch, five food group items are
offered. Students must choose at
least three of the following to be
considered a lunch meal: entrée,
vegetable, fruit, milk, or bread (bread
is generally included with the entrée).
6Pop Tart, Cereal &
Sausage Gravy on
Biscuit, Cereal
Toast
USDA is
an equal
opportunity
provider
and
employer.
5
Taco
Corn
Pineapple
Cookie
13 Waffle Stick,
Cereal
Chicken Patty
Green Beans
Peaches
12
Donut, Cereal
Hamburger on bun
French Fries
Peaches
19
20
Cereal & Toast
26
27
No School
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Please check for
calendar updates under
the District Information
link on the school
website:
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Pancakes, Cereal
Italian Sub
Broccoli
Orange Slices
N
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BOXHOLDER
French Toast,
Cereal
9
Fish
Mixed Fruit
Au Gratin Potatoes
Corn Bread
16
Breakfast
French Toast
Sandwich, Cereal
Stick & Cereal
& Toast
Wiener Wink
Baked Beans
Chicken Nuggets
Fresh Fruit
Peas & Carrots
Apple Crisp
Mixed Fruit Cookie
22 Cereal & Toast
23
Cereal & Toast
15
Corn Dog
Fruit
Vegetable
Egg Salad Sandwich
29
Cereal & Toast
Cook’s Choice
30
Cereal & Toast
Hot Dog
Chips
Fruit Snack
Carrots
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CHECK OUT THE MNW WEBSITE FOR
ALL THE COUGAR CLUB INFORMATION.
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Have a
Great Summer,
Cougars!
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Rib Patty
Peas & Carrots
Pineapple
Pudding
Peanut Butter Sandwich
Another school year is coming to an end,
however, for the Cougar Club it is still a busy
year. Softball and baseball season will be here
soon. We are in need of openers and closers for
ALL of these events. Without some volunteers
to open there will be NO concession stand. This
responsibility can be split among several people.
If interested please contact Lisa Lang via the link
on the MNW website. www.mnwcougars.com
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Long Jon, Cereal
Macaroni & Cheese
Vegetable
Fruit
Cereal & Toast
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Manson Northwest Webster
Community School District
1227 16th Street
Manson, IA 50563
Thursday
1 Breakfast Pizza &
Cereal
Scalloped Potatoes &
Ham
Mixed Fruit
Green Beans
Ham & Cheese
Fruit
Vegetable
Turkey Patty
Fruit
Vegetable
May 20 - 3rd-4th grade concert,
7 p.m., elementary gym
May 30 - Last Day of School
Cereal & Toast
Deli Sandwich
Vegetable
Fruit
Cereal & Toast
Changes in School
Calendar
Cereal & Toast
Goulash
Lettuce Salad
Applesauce
Homemade Bread
14 Cereal & Toast
21
Chili Crispito
Fruit
Vegetable
Maidrite on bun
Tator Tots
Fruit
Early Dismissal
7
Spaghetti
Applesauce
Lettuce Salad
Pizza
Green Beans
Pears
Cereal & Toast
All meals subject
to change and
may be different
at each center.
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U.S. POSTAGE
PAID CAR-RT SORT
PERMIT NO. 45
> High School > Cougar Club.
Make sure you check our all of the new
information posted on the website. A schedule
of upcoming events and the concession stand
worker schedule can be found here. You can
also view the Cougar Shop items and the newly
purchased uniforms.
We would like to thank everybody for their
help and support throughout the year. We
couldn’t do it without your help.
The MNW Newsletter is a publication
of the Manson Northwest Webster
Community School District, published
eight times a year at Manson, IA. The
newsletter is distributed free to residents
of the Manson Northwest Webster School
District. Circulation is approximately
2000 copies per issue.
Editor: Karen Wallace
Asst. Editor: Diane Davis
The newsletter deadline for the
Aug/Sept. issue is July 11, 2008.
Please submit your articles to Karen
Wallace at [email protected]
or Diane Davis at
[email protected]
MNW Middle School phone (515)542-3211 • MNW Elementary phone (712)469-3598