June 2015 - Centennial Schools

Centennial High School seniors were honored at Scholarship Night where 130 scholarships
were awarded, totaling $76,950. Donor support for this year’s scholarships includes 45 business,
organizations and individuals. Centennial High School partners with the Centennial Area Education
Foundation (CAEF) for the administration, selection and fundraising of scholarships.
Thank you to the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF), area businesses, community and
school organizations, families and individuals, for investing in Centennial students. Anyone interested
in learning more about the scholarship program or process, or would be interested in creating a
scholarship in their name are encouraged to visit with any member of the CHS Counseling Staff or CAEF.
Congratulations to this year’s winners. Photos from the event can be viewed on the CHS website.
staff news
Kyle Hastings
and Jordan
Ewings
received
the Daniel
Buehner
Memorial
Scholarship.
Shelly Boespflug, Jane McDonald
and Donna McKenny were named
Centennial’s Employees of the Year.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Jesse Vanselow, 916 Foundation; Adam Long, A.P.
Bergee Scholarship; Emily Johnson, American Legion
#566 Auxiliary; Ryan Meany, Brianne Ziegler,
Domonique Newman, Ashley Nelson, Marissa Fettig,
American Red Cross; Sanjana Jonnalagadda, Anoka
Hennepin Credit Union; Anastasia Laska, Noah Benson,
Blue Heron PTO; Kayla Peterson, Bluedorn Jump Start
Scholarship; Zachary Knudsen, Brian D. Moore
Memorial Award; Gao Lee Xiong, Cathy Biehn Memorial
Scholarship; Kayla Lodico, Centennial 2012 Varsity
Softball Team Honorarium; Brice Johnson, Jaycie
Gerding, Zachary Knudsen, Bradley Kruse, Emily
Nordquist, Kayla Lodico, Devin Fritz, Centennial
Basketball Association; Tatum DeBlieck, Katelyn
Coffman, Ruby Kramer, Joy Turner, Jordan Uecker, Erin
Hartford, Chue Chi Kong, Centennial Choir Boosters;
Robert Bacon, Adam Long, Joy Turner, Brock Nyren,
Centennial Cooks Scholarship; Jessica Boespflug,
Megan Burr, Mira Schroeder, Joy Turner, Centennial
Education Association; Brianna Bourdage, Gretchen
Chatt, Katri Gifford, Centennial Girls Soccer Booster
Scholarship; Eric Swenson, Jade Frederickson,
Centennial High School Class of 1964; Hannah Brandt,
Megan O’Neil, Julia Hudgens, Sandra Liebgott,
Centennial School Employees Association; Kayla
Lodico, Emily Foote, Centennial Utilities Commission;
Blake Manning, Dekotah Miska, Centennial Youth
Hockey Association; Brittany Carlson, Rebecca Olson,
Salena Evans, Chain of Lakes Rotary STRIVE Program;
MacKensie Caldwell, Emily Mechtel, CHS Junior Class
Committee Scholarship; Makenzie Hart, Allie Conlin,
CHS Senior Class Committee Scholarship; Habi Bussa,
CHS World Culture Club; Emily Green, Comcast
Scholarship; Tatum DeBlieck, Alex Johnson, Emilie
Tomas, Alyssa Earl, Connexus Energy; Sloan Johnson,
Cougar Big Paw Football Scholarship; Kyle Hastings,
Jordan Ewings, Daniel Buehner Memorial Scholarship;
Hanna McLevish, McKenzie Smith, Emily O’Connell,
Amy Olsen, Devin Fritz, David Dobovsky Memorial
Scholarship; Grace Lasky, Droel Dental; Samantha
Rosinger, Eggert Family Dentistry Scholarship; Kaitlyn
Boyer, Jenny Chen Alumni Scholarship, in Thanks to
Her Parents; Jessica Boespflug, Lucas Kranz, John and
Judi McClellan Scholarship; Connor Lund, Jill Weiss,
Katherine Mendenhall, Abigail Pederson, Maita
Ankrum, Ryan Kells, Kopp Family Foundation; Emily
O’Connell, Lino Lakes Lioness Club Scholarship; Victoria
Dobias, Lino Lakes Lions Scholarship; Sanjana
Jonnalagadda, Metro North Chamber of Commerce
Tom Snell Business Scholarship; Mariah Westerlund,
Minnesota School Counselor Association; Brock
Fitzpatrick, Anna Henrich, Principal Lawrence Biehn
Memorial Scholarship; Bailey Ludwig, Carley Nadeau,
RE/Max Muske Co. Community Support Foundation;
Jade Frederickson, Ruth Roth Pie Scholarship; Jessica
Boespflug, Eric Swenson, Hannah Weed, Erica Oawster,
Kayla Lodico, Slipka Leadership Scholarship;
CAEF Scholarships Announced
CAEF awarded a record amount of
$10,500 in scholarships and was
pleased to fund and provide administrative support to award others.
LOOKING FOR CAREER DISCOVERY SPEAKERS FOR 2015-2016
If you are a Centennial graduate or a member of the Centennial community interested
in sharing your career story with our students, please contact Leslye Erzberger,
[email protected] or 763.792.5089.
REUNIONS
Thanks to Dr. Patrick Knoedler, MD, with North Suburban Family Physicians; Ty Sibley,
unmanned aircraft systems operator with Boeing; and Bill Lombard, pipefitter with
St. Paul Pipefitters Apprentice Training, for sharing your career stories!
CLASS OF 2005
October 10, 2015
Running Aces
Look for event details on Facebook.
No formal mailing will be sent.
Updates at: isd12.org/alumni-information
For questions, or if interested in
volunteering or donating to the event,
contact Allie (Stoks) Grieger
[email protected]
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at graduation rehearsal—
one as a reminder to drive
responsibly and the other to
give to someone to also
remind them to keep
themselves safe.
CAEF also presented
the Mattke Family scholarship
to Cole Arends, the John and Judy
McClellan scholarships to Jessica
Boespflug and Lucas Kranz,
Centennial Area Education
Foundation Christiansen Family
Scholarship to Emily Green, and the
Class of 1964 scholarships to Jade
Frederickson and Eric Swenson.
CAEF scholarship recipients are:
Jenna Abrahamson, Matthew
Boehne, Kaitlyn Boyer, Jade
Frederickson, Emily Green, Leah
Haiden, Christopher Hareland, Anna
Henrich, Alexandra Hines, Peter
Kelly, Chue Chi Kong, Kayla Lodico,
Adam Long, Mariah Palmer, Carl
Schoephoerster, and Eric Swenson.
CLASS OF 1985
August 29, 2015
NEW LOCATION—
Chomonix Golf Course,
Lino Lakes
RSVP + Info:
Colleen McMorran-Salay
[email protected]
or Facebook Page:
Class of 1985~
30th Class Reunion~
2015
Hannah Brandt, Hunter VanHese, Emily Johnson,
Solomon Tilleskjor Golden Lake Mentoring
Scholarship; Jacob Moen, Sturlaugson Social Activity
Scholarship; Brynn Rasmussen, Sue Atluru Memorial
Scholarship (North Suburban Family Physicians);
Aschalew Tilleskjor, Support Services Scholarship; Asha
Sivaraja, Isaak Moore, Hannah Harville, Ellen Urquhart,
Target Scholarship; Robert Bacon, Peter Kelly, Andrew
Schippel, Teknapack/SaberPack Scholarship; Carl
Schoephoerster, The Blue Line Club Boys Hockey
Scholarship; Thomas Miller, The Brian C. Bening Memorial Scholarship; Steven Thomson, The Roger and Ann
Stawski Golden Lake Elementary Mentor Scholarship
Award; Cole Arends, The William J. Mattke Family
Scholarship and The Lutheran Community Foundation.
alumni news
We want to hear about our Centennial alumni! Send information to [email protected].
Brett Wong (’14) produced an inspirational
adapted cheerleading documentary, Learning to Fly,
featuring Cougarette Cheerleaders and shown on
NorthMetro TV.
Centennial Education
Association (CEA) selected
Julie Cross as the Teacher of
the Year. Julie is a teacher at
the Centennial Alternative
Learning Center and has
been with the District for
15 years.
Julie was selected for her
efforts to individualize
instruction and meet each
learner’s needs.
Centennial Education
Association and the
Centennial Area Education
Foundation (CAEF) award grants for the
development of the Teacher of the Year
recognition program.
TEACHER EXCELLENCE AWARD
Paul Wiehe, a technology education
teacher, teaching STEM at the sixth
and seventh grade levels at
Centennial Middle School, is the
recipient of the Teacher Excellence
award from the International
Technology and Engineering
Educators Association. The
association represents teachers,
state supervisors and others
who are involved in advancing
technology and engineering
education in our society.
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
The Centennial School Board and
employees celebrated three staff
members who have made significant
impacts on students’ lives.
Shelly Boespflug, CERF teacher
at Centerville Elementary, for
consistently going above and
beyond to help children become
better readers, instilling a love for
reading, and encouraging them
to strive to do their best.
Jane McDonald, Curriculum and
Staff Development Coordinator for
the District, for her passion and
effective roles as teacher, mentor
and leader and for her advocacy
for students and their learning.
Donna McKenny, Public Health
Nurse and Licensed School Nurse
for the District, for ensuring the
well-being of students and staff
and for her passion for education,
demonstrated by her work with
college programs to help prepare
tomorrow’s workforce of
school nurses.
EMPLOYEES REACH MILESTONES
Thank you for all you do for students,
parents and the community!
5 Years
Jane Andersen, Karen Coffman,
Sabina Darrow, Patricia Garvie
Carlson, Dan Huffman, Ashley
Jamros, Mary Lansing, Tammy
Melde, Laurie Mench-Powers,
Rick Poppe, Karen Stevens, Diane
Theis, Anne Thomas, Cynthia
Tomlyanovich, Dan Uschold, Tim
Waldvogel, Kathy Zwonitzer.
10 Years
Marlene Andersen, Tim Augustin,
Jeff Bollmeier, Michelle Bratager,
Don Flaten, Susan Fried, Tera
Gregory, Tasia Gross, Paul Hanson,
Eleanor Hartman, Todd Heilig,
Robin Hoppe, Sara Ison,
BACKPACK DRIVE UNDER WAY
Help Centennial public school
students in grades K-12 get off to
a good start next fall. The 20th
annual backpack drive, sponsored
by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and
supported by local businesses and
organizations, helps hundreds of
needy students head back to class
with the right tools to learn. Interested in helping? Visit
isd12.org/community-education
or call 763.792.6108.
Jane McKoskey, Linda Melcher,
Mary Millerhagen, John Moses,
Kristen Nath, Sally Nelson, Kari
Odegaard, Jerry Peterson, Jennifer
Rands, Anne Thomsen, Stephanie
Waldvogel, Rick Woodrow.
25 Years
Dave Andrews, Erin Berg, Colleen
Cardinal, Jacqueline Cork, Bob
Danzl, Renee Dietz, Jennifer
Eichten, Mary Ann Hobbins, Heidi
Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Dean
Kienholz, Nancy Laux, Tom Mathern,
Donna McKenny, Sherri Meier, Art
Mohler, Marge Nenow, Linda Prom,
Ann Spinner, Sue Thompson, Becky
Tomaszewski, Bruce Woznak.
30 Years
Sharon Belich, Lana Corwin, Dave
DeWitt, Janelle DiMartino, Marlee
Eret, Neil Kruse, Hope Kuck, Beth
Malark, Mary Ann Marietta, Jane
McDonald, Donna Wold.
35 Years
Dawn Berner
RETIREES
Early Childhood:
Arlene Kringle
Blue Heron Elementary:
Mickey Bluedorn, Penny King
Centerville Elementary:
Michelle Doble, Sherri Meier
Golden Lake Elementary:
Karen Graden
Centennial Middle School:
Sharon Belich, Steve Brink
Centennial High School:
Sharon Belich, Lynn Buehner,
Barb Cloues, Gary Parker,
Nancy Schnickels-Bledsoe,
Patricia Wulfeck
Centennial Area Learning Center:
Marlee Eret, Bonnie Thoms
Special Education:
Teresa Kuchera
CENTENNIAL
BASKETBALL
ASSOCIATION
TRY-OUTS
See centennialbball.org
in August for registration
information for traveling and
in-house programs.
Traveling team tryouts
are set to start the
week of Sept. 13.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY
EDUCATION EVENTS
Music on the Lake — Enjoy summer
nights with free concerts at Golden
Lake Park on Thursday June 25,
July 16 and August 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
TRUCK DAY!
Families were able to
see, up close, the trucks
that drive up and down the
streets in our communities.
The event, sponsored by ECFE
Parent Advisory Council, was
held this spring.
25th Annual Golden Lake Gallop —
Saturday, July 11; Golden Lake Park.
major, plays football and baseball at MIT.
Last spring, the baseball team qualified for the
NCAA Division 3 tournament, placing third in their
region. The football team qualified for the NCAA
Division 3 playoffs.
Marshall Johnson (’14), a chemical
engineering major, plays both
football and baseball for MIT.
Jill Jurchisin, Patricia Kohnen,
Christopher Kopp, Megan Larson,
Joe Law, Virginia Lillquist, Karen
Lodico, Sue Longen, Lori MarthalerMiller, Michele McClellan, Mary Pat
McLevish, Dan Melde, Tamara
Michaelson, Kris Miller, Casey
Molitor, Sharon Peltier, Adele
Piotrowski, Diane Plagens, Cory
Reisdorfer, Eric Ripken, Christine
Rod, Diane Roman, Melanie
Schroeder, Jessica Siler, Julie
Skochenski, Pam Soukup, Julie
Sweeney, Dawn Turnblad, Mary
Walker, Donna Walter, Deb Weir,
Dawn Westanmo.
15 Years
Beth Althof, Vickie Anderson,
Steve Andert, Jill Becken, Kathy
Berrios-Cordero, Carolyn Blucker,
Kary Burggraff, Sandy Cheikh,
Julie Cross, Kathleen Domschot,
Cindy Finch, Kristen Fleming,
Ginger Flohaug, Patrick Frawley,
Patty Hagen, Amy Halbur, Robyn
Henderickson, Amy Hofland, Amy
Homicke, Kelli Huffman, Cheryl
Koty, Carrie Kyung-Andersson,
Jon Lindquist, Kelly Litecky,
Karla Lundstrom, Vicki McCollow,
Barb Moody, John Peterson, Julie
Regenscheid, Karen Richtsmeier,
Irene Rife, Cora Santo, Nancy
Schelling, Tom Schlattman, Cindy
Schneider, Karen Schwartz, Deeann
Sibley, Stacy Smith, Wendy Stidfole,
Rhonda Stone, Matt Watson,
Tracy Wikstrom, Andrea Witzel,
Patricia Wulfeck.
20 Years
Lori Axvig, Todd Baker, Craig
Baland, Cheryl Carlson, Mark
Domschot, Leslye Erzberger, Diana
Farber, Vivian Foldenaur, Patricia
Geehan, Marie Girard, Carol Hill,
Deb Kerschner, Sarah Kienholz,
Theresa Klebe, Tina Korsmoe,
Jeanne Lanners, Dee Dee Lawrence,
community ed
Marshall Johnson (’13), a chemical engineering
Karin Nordin (’11) competed in the State
Tournament of the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics
Association. Competing for nationally ranked
Gustavus Adolphus, Nordin won the state
championship in five events and made the finals
in a sixth event. She is also the winner of the
prestigious Interstate Oratorical Association (IOA)
National Contest , the country’s oldest competitive
collegiate speech contest.
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CENTENNIAL
YOUTH HOCKEY
ASSOCIATION
REGISTRATION
Please see
centennialhockey.org
for upcoming
registration
details.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
CREDITS
The 2015 School Board meeting calendar is published online at isd12.org. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the District Office Board Room unless otherwise
indicated. Meetings are also cable-cast on cable channel 20.
DESIGN
Mason Jar
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Christina Wilson, Chairperson
[email protected]
John Burns, Director
[email protected]
Karen Lodico, Vice Chairperson
[email protected]
Kathryn Timm, Director
[email protected]
Suzy Guthmueller, Clerk
[email protected]
Brian Dietz, Superintendent/Ex-officio
[email protected]
PRINTING
Modern Press
EDITOR
Krista Bergert
Setting the Course
for the Future
WHAT’S GOING ON AT
CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS?
The District’s bricks and mortar
are being taken care of for years
to come thanks to your vote in
November that passed a $50 million
capital levy. That funding supports
systems to ensure safety and
security in our schools, building
maintenance, and enhanced
learning spaces. Construction and
maintenance work has begun
District-wide and in three of our
school sites this summer. Work at
the remaining sites is scheduled
for the next two years.
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
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CIRCLE PINES, MN
PERMIT NO. 8
Scholarships Awarded
THE
OBSERVER
There is a renewed sense of pride
throughout all of our schools, and
recent surveying of the community
shows the highest public trust in
the history of the District.
DISTRICT OFFICE
4707 NORTH ROAD
CIRCLE PINES MN 55014
development
THANK YOU!
Centerville Elementary
is the recipient of a $500
grant from ExxonMobil,
a new business in Centerville.
The owner nominated the
school and showed his
support with a donation
of car washes for the
annual gala event.
OPERATION
NO LIMITS
Operation No Limits was
founded by Joe, a teacher at
the Pines School, and Lori,
a substitute teacher, with a vision
of enhancing the lives of students
at the Pines School through
education, positive experiences
and life and social skills
development. Visit
operationnolimits.org
to learn more.
Students and staff couldn’t
experience all of these great things
without you. The accomplishments
of our high performing district are
the result of your tax dollars at work
to support our students. A portion
of these tax dollars is scheduled to
expire in July 2016 and that equates
to a loss of $3.24 million annually.
When these funds sunset the school
district will need to make significant
reductions.
WHAT WOULD THE LOSS OF
$3.24 MILLION LOOK LIKE FOR
FAMILIES AND STUDENTS?
Without the continued resources
the quality and environments will
be impacted. Programs that
support all learners will be reduced
SCHOOL!
A REMINDER OF OUR 2015 START DATES:
Aug 31:
Sept 1:
First day for students in grades 1-9;
all grades at CALC and Pines School
First day for students in
kindergarten and grades 10-12
Ray Culp, Treasurer
[email protected]
DISTRICT OFFICE 4707 North Road | Circle Pines | MN 55014 | 763.792.6000
In the next few months we will
communicate information on a
potential levy you’ll find on the
ballot this fall, asking for your
continued investment in our
schools.
Through surveying, the district is working
on plans to positively impact class sizes,
increase small group learning experiences
for students at all levels, expand mental
health programs and services, and
expand technology access and support
for students and staff.
while class sizes across the District
will increase. In the area of
technology, the District has made
strides, however, it will have a
JUNE ISSUE | 2015
FIRST DAY OF
difficult time facing challenges
to keep up. It takes funding to
continue the excellence we have
achieved.
MAYOR DAVE VISITED OUR SCHOOLS
Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay
visited Centennial Elementary and
Golden Lake Elementary as part of the
annual Mayors Day of Recognition
for National Service. Mayor Dave
acknowledged the involvement of
Minnesota Reading Corps and Math
Corps in the District. Mayor Dave visited
with Sally Gapinske, Reading Corps
(left), and Laura Morris, Math Corps
at Centennial Elementary.
Thank you for all you do to support
Centennial Schools. Your continued
partnership makes an impact on the
lives of students every day.
CENTENNIAL
DANCE TEAM KICKED
THEIR WAY TO STATE
INSIDE CENTENNIAL
school news
from the superintendent
It is hard to believe another
school year has come to a close.
Throughout the year, we have
received accolades for our
academic success, presented
Best Practices at the state and
regional levels, passed a $50 million
capital question which will renovate
and redesign our buildings for the
future, and scored the highest
marks in public trust and quality
of education ever in our District’s
history. None of this happens
without the support and
involvement of our wonderful
communities. I personally want
to thank you for all you do for
our students, staff, and schools.
We are proud to be a partner
in making Centennial Schools
the best district in the state.
FAIR HELD
The PTO partnered with the school
on an art and science fair which is
another way we connect, grow as
a school, and provide students
opportunities to be individuals.
WEATHERMAN MAKES A VISIT
KSTP TV Meteorologist Sam
Ryan talked about weather
with kindergarten students.
Sam explained everything from
tornados, thunder, and lightning
to wind, temperature, and
pressure.
student activities
FALL CONFERENCES
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY
October 12 & 13
4:00pm-8:00pm
CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY
November 2 & 5
4:00pm-8:00pm
CHARLOTTE’S WEB PERFORMED
Charlotte’s Web, the 15th annual
children’s play production by
CALC students, was performed for
elementary students throughout
the district.
All Blue Heron students participated
in the art fair, and students in grades 4
and 5 entered the science fair.
PEACE WEEK CELEBRATED
Did you know Golden Lake
Elementary is a registered peace
site? Students participated in
Peace Week activities including
adding to the school’s peace
mural.
CENTENNIAL MUSICIANS MADE TRIP
TO FRANCE
The Wind Orchestra performed in France
over spring break. The trip was the 11th
tour the band has taken since 1993.
Centennial Area Learning Center
students performed Charlotte’s Web at
elementary schools in the district.
CRIME LAB SCIENCE
Someone has stolen a top-secret
cola recipe! Students became
forensic scientists and used
evidence and knowledge to solve
the crime in the week-long
Minnesota Science Museum
Residency Program.
EXPLORING SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING
The Centerville PTA and Exxon
Mobil sponsored a Science
Engineering Night at Centerville
Elementary. “The Works” helped
coordinate the activities.
STUDENTS MAKE IMPACT
IN UGANDA
H2O for Life service project
partnered with the Madera School
for the Blind in Uganda to help
ensure students have a proper
sanitation facility. The school has
been a partner with H2O for Life
for eight years.
STUDENTS DISCOVER CAREERS
More than 40 vendors talked
with 150 students about careers,
shared educational opportunities,
career readiness training, and
needed services for youth and
young adults to move into the
world of work.
The Centennial Speech Team earned second place at the Section 5AA tournament, marking the 24th year in a row the team has
come in first or second place.
CENTENNIAL BAND HIGHLIGHTS
All-State Band program:
Mackenzie Smith (12), alto sax;
Emily Green (12), horn; Rebecca
Twait (11), horn; Peter Kelly (12),
trumpet; Hunter VanHese (12),
tuba; Lexie Glaser (12), percussion.
Minnesota Band Directors’
Association State 9-10
Honor Band:
Matt Tlachac (10) ephonium
Region 5AA Solo
& Ensemble Contest:
Thirty-three performances received
an “excellent” rating; 35 performances received a “superior” rating.
Receiving perfect scores:
Kaisa Bornhoft (10), flute solo;
Hannah Hanson (10), flute solo;
Emily Babler (12), clarinet solo;
Peter Kelly (12), trumpet solo;
Emily Green (12), horn solo.
“Best @ Site”:
Peter Kelly (12), Emily Green (12)
and the Marimba Choir—
Lexie Glaser (12), Levi Nelson (12),
Cole Arends (12), Yee Sin (11 ),
Ellie Keen (11), Sadie George (11)
and Spencer Tuma (11).
CHOIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Region 5AA Large Group Contest:
Treble Choir: Three Superior Ratings;
Cougar Choir: One Superior Rating
and two Excellent Ratings;
Choraliers: Three Superior Ratings.
Region 5AA Vocal
Solo/Ensemble Contest
Received 45 Superior ratings and
16 Excellent ratings. Adam Drabek
(11) and Jessica Zolo (11) received
a perfect score, and Adam Drabek
(11) and Tatum DeBlieck (12)
received the Best at Site award.
CHS PERFORMED THE SHADOW BOX
Cast and crew of The Shadow Box,
performed this spring, are: Claire
Severson (9), Debbie Wallen (9),
Gracie Lindblom (9), Jaimie Hertz
(12), Sami West (10), Emilie Tomas
(12), Courtney Klein (10), Kaitlyn
Boyer (12), Sami West (10), Mica
Laska (12), David Kimball (11),
Isabelle Sorenson (10), Will
Rafferty (11), Erin Hartford (12),
Nathan Navratil (11), Tatum
DeBlieck (12), Jordan Uecker (12),
and Kayla Shade (10).
MUSIC NOTES
Minnesota All-State Choir:
Tatum DeBlieck (12), Adam
Drabek (11),and Ruby Kramer (12);
American Choral Directors
Association 9/10 Honor Choir:
Harris Kramer (9)
2015 Northwest Suburban
All-Conference:
Seniors Madeline Theis, Megan
Burr, Katelyn Coffman, Joy Turner,
Ruby Kramer, Alex Hines, Chue
Chi Kong, Daniel Lee, Bailey
Ludwig, Austin Dewberry and
Adam Wirtz.
GIRLS EXCEL IN MATH
Fifth grade girls at Centerville
Elementary and Rice Lake
Elementary participated in the
Girls Excel in Math program at
the University of Minnesota.
Teachers are Carrie Leisch,
Centerville Elementary, and Anna
Schneider and Julianne Schroeder,
Rice Lake Elementary.
JACK BERGELAND (12) AC, STATE PARTICIPANT
JAKE BERGELAND (10) AC, STATE PARTICIPANT
TYLER SHILSON (10) AC, STATE PARTICIPANT,
4TH PLACE, 126 LBS.
JOE NELSON (12) AC
MIKE MATHESON (11) HM, STATE PARTICIPANT
JOHN NOLL (8) HM, STATE PARTICIPANT
NOAH BENSON (12) HM, STATE PARTICIPANT
ANDY FALARDEAU (12) HM
DORIAN TAPIA (12), STATE PARTICIPANT
JUSTIN MOHLIN (10), STATE PARTICIPANT
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
November 10 & 12
3:30pm -7:30pm
ADAPTED FLOOR HOCKEY STATE QUALIFIER 2ND PLACE
STATE RUNNER-UP
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
ANTHONY BENGTSON (10) AC, ALL-STATE
TOURNAMENT TEAM
NICK POWERS (12) AC, ALL-STATE TOURNAMENT TEAM
JON CALIENDO (10) AC
NICK REICHENBACKER (8) AC
KEVIN BEAUPRE (9) HM
JOSH HAMANN (9) HM, ALL-STATE TOURNAMENT TEAM
GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANT
SECTION 5AAAA CHAMPIONS
JAYCEE GERDING (12) AC
SARAH GROW (10) AC
SYDNEY STAPLETON (9) HM
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS SWIM/DIVE
ALEX POELLINGER (10) AC, STATE QUALIFIER
NICK SILER (12) AC, STATE QUALIFIER
IVAN NEWHAM (10) HM
TYLER PETERSON (11) AC
ALEX FACON (10) AC
CONNOR LUND (12) HM
BRICE JOHNSON (12) HM
BOYS HOCKEY
CONNOR LOVICK (12) AC
TYLER NYMAN (11) AC
RYAN MEANY (12) AC
COLTON BERG (12) AC
STEVE HERON (11) AC
LUCAS KRANZ (12) HM
JON ALBERS (12) HM
CODY MCLEAN (11) HM
GYMNASTICS
ANDREA GESNER (10) AC
7AA ALL-AROUND CHAMPION, STATE
MEET ALL-AROUND COMPETITOR,
2ND PLACE, VAULT EVENT
NICOLE STOTT (12) AC
MADISON DORN (9) HM
BOYS ALPINE SKI
JESSE VANSELOW (12) AC
JAKE MOEN (12) AC
TANNER WOLNER (12) HM
district news
RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY
October 22 & 27
4:00pm-8:00pm
GIRLS HOCKEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
JESSICA BOESPFLUG (12) AC
ANNIE JUERGENS (11) AC
GABBIE HUGHES (9) AC
KAYLA OSTENDORF (12) AC
ANNEKE LINSER (9) AC
HANNAH WIND (12) HM
HALEY LOVELAND (12) HM
CLARE RILEY (10) HM
Athletes Continue Play
THREE STUDENTS SIGNED TO RUN TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY
From left, JESSICA BOESPFLUG,
track and cross country, Minnesota
State, Mankato; ANA METZMAKER,
track, Concordia University; and
COURTNEY RAMSAY, track and
cross country, Concordia University.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Thanks to Centennial voters for the passage of $49.9 million
in bonds to support our facilities long-term. See isd12.org for updates.
Summer 2015 –
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
November 10 & 12
4:15pm-8:00pm
PINES SCHOOL
October 8 & December 10
3:15pm-7:15pm
CHS choir students earn high marks at
contests this spring.
SIMULATED CRASH DRIVES HOME MESSAGE TO TEENS
A simulated, fatal crash at Centennial High School was designed to drive
home a message to teens that it is unsafe to drive while drinking and/or
distracted. The Arrive Alive event was also used as a training exercise
for community partners to ensure a healthy and safe community.
GOLDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY
October 29 & November 5
4:00pm-8:00pm
CALC
November 12 & 17
3:15pm-7:15pm
sports
WRESTLING STATE TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANT; SECTION 5AAA CHAMPIONS
EARLY CHILDHOOD
October 12 & December 8
3:30pm-7:30pm
BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY
November 2
4:00pm-8:00pm
DANCE TEAM SECTION 3AAA STATE COMPETITION QUALIFIER – KICK EVENT
CONGRATULATIONS,
COACHES!
John Bergeland – 5AAA Wrestling
Coach of the Year
Steve Peterson – 5AAA Wrestling
Assistant Coach of the Year
Ted Cheesebrough – 5AA Boys Hockey
Assistant Coach of the Year
Jaycie Gerding – Girls Basketball
Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches
Association All-State Team,
Honorable Mention
CENTENNIAL SPEECH TEAM CONTINUES TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
The Centennial Speech Team earned second place at the Section 5AA Speech tournament: Nicole Johnson (12),
Bernadette Hanson (11), Emilie Tomas (12), Tatum DeBlieck (12), Jordan Parshall (12), Nathan Navratil (11), Jordan
Uecker (12), Maddie Theis (12), Erin Hartford (12), Izabella Raleigh (9) and Kaitlyn Boyer (12). Nathan Navratil (11)
took fourth place in Storytelling; Tatum DeBlieck (12) placed third in Extemporaneous Reading. Nathan Navratil (11)
and Jacqueline Tomas (10) were selected to compete at the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand
National Tournament in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
WE ARE CENTENNIAL!
Brian Dietz
Superintendent of Schools
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
ALISON FARRIS (12) AC
MEGAN ROBERTS (11) AC
KRISTINA VANYO (12) AC
MEGAN O’NEIL (12) HM
CASSANDRA MOSENG (11) H
CARLY SELLECK (11) HM
Students experienced hands-on
activities at Science Engineering Night
at Centerville, sponsored by CPTA and
Exxon Mobil.
Detective Ben J. Johnson, Blaine Police Department, aids Bailey Ludwig, one of the
students “injured” in the simulated crash.
Blue Heron Elementary: Gym dehumidification; parking lot resurfacing; exterior maintenance; ceiling tile and floor
replacement; boiler and controls; plumbing upgrades.
Golden Lake Elementary: Enclosing classrooms as well as the library for safety, security and sound; replacing original
casework, interior doors and hallway flooring; mechanical system updates; roof replacement and exterior maintenance.
Rice Lake Elementary: All-purpose gym floor replacement; ceiling tile; restroom upgrades; water heater; parking lot
improvements; exterior maintenance.
Centennial Middle School: Cafeteria and common area improvements; carpet replacement; air handling upgrades,
chiller plant replacement, boiler addition, parking lot replacement, exterior maintenance.
District-Wide: Building access, security and visitor management systems; master lock and intercom system;
computer network improvements; phone system upgrades; board room audio visual upgrades; exterior maintenance.
Summer 2016 and 2017 –
Centerville Elementary, Centennial Elementary, Centennial High School, and the Performing Arts Center.
Students enrolled in Odyssey, a schoolwithin-a-school for level four gifted
students, research something of interest
and share with peers. Noah Marquard,
a third grade student in Mrs. Cisewski’s
class, shared his passion of boats.
The community participated in a variety
of activities, and the Hoka Hey Drum
Group and the Osseo Dance Troupe
performed, at Centennial American
Education’s Pow-Wow.
GIRLS ALPINE SKI
JESSICA ZOLA (11) AC
EMILY DEBOAR (11) AC
DELANEY WARREN (11) AC
MORGAN BELTING (10) HM
FIVE FOOTBALL PLAYERS WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY IN THE FALL
From left, RYAN MEANY for St. John’s University, MICHAEL HART
for University of Mary (Bismark, ND), TUCKER TRETTEL for University of
St. Thomas, LOGAN DAVEY for College of St. Scholastica, and
NOAH BENSON for University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
BOESPFLUG NAMED
ATHENA WINNER
JESSICA BOESPFLUG (12) is one
of 43 young women in the metro
named a 2015 Athena Award Winner.
The Athena Award honors females
for their dedication and excellence
in sports. The selection committee
is comprised of representatives of
schools, parents of previous award
winners, and business volunteers.