Vol. 34 District 13

April 21, 2006 - Vol. 34 Issue 13

Seniors accept scholarships
By Jesse Lundine, sr.
District Editor

		Haley Barton, Allen County Haley Barton, sr., daughter of James and Diane Barton and Bill Price, plans on attending Allen County Community College in Iola on a band and choir scholarship for two years. After ACCC, she then plans on transferring to Wichita State University or Pittsburg State University to major in social work. In college, Barton plans to live with friends. Her future plans include moving to Wichita and finding a job as a social worker. “ When I found out I was receiving this scholarship, I was very happy because I was stressing a lot about how I was going to pay for college. Without the scholarship, I would not have the opportunity to go,” said Barton.

		Shelley Bockover, Allen County Shelley Bockover, sr., daughter of Kevin and Sheila Bockover, plans on attending Allen County Community College in Iola on a band and choir scholarship. Bockover plans to attend ACCC for one year and get her associate’s degree, and then transfer to Pittsburg State University to get her degree in elementary education. In the future, Bockover wants to be an elementary school teacher. “ While attending college, I plan on living at home because I do not have to pay for housing,” said Bockover.

		Jonathan Combes, Coffeyville Jonathan Combes, sr., son of Carla and Cordell Combes, plans on attending Coffeyville Community College on an art scholarship for two years, and then transfer to Pittsburg State University to major in business. Combes’ career plans are to become a business consultant. “I was very excited when I found out I would be receiving a scholarship,” said Combes. Combes does not plan to live at home while attending college. “ My parents have played a major role in helping me to get this scholarship, because they always knew I could get into college no matter what, and they pushed me to do so,” said Combes.

		Jacob Homewood, Allen County Jacob Homewood, sr., son of Steve Homewood, plans to attend Allen County Community College on a meat judging scholarship for one year, and then transfer to Pittsburg State University and major in construction management. Homewood’s career plans are to be the superintendent for BRB Contractors. While attending ACCC, Homewood plans on living in his own house. “ I was very happy when I found out I was getting a scholarship, because that means I will not have any financial burdens,” said Homewood.

		Mallory Mueller, Ottawa University Mallory Mueller, sr., daughter of Curt and Alisha Mueller, plans on attending Ottawa University on both a basketball and academic scholarship. Mueller plans on spending four years at Ottawa University majoring in secondary education in mathematics. Mueller’s future career plans are to become a math teacher and coach. “ I think it was my parents, family, coaches, teachers, and friends encouraging me and supporting me that helped me get this scholarship, because it gave me confidence,” said Mueller.

		Paul Vernon, Allen County Paul Vernon, sr., son of Rosemarie Vernon and Dan Vernon, plans on attending Allen County Community College on a band and choir scholarship. Vernon plans on attending Allen County for two or three years, to see if college is meant for him. While in college, he plans on majoring in music. Vernon’s future career plans are to be a professional singer/musician. Vernon plans on living at home while attending college because “it is only a 15 minute drive.” Vernon feels he will be able to fulfill the expectations that his scholarship has required of him.

BOE hears good preliminary results on state assessments
By Katie Hauser, jr.
Opinion Editor

After roll call and the adoption of the agenda of April 10, the Board of Education recognized Mark Warren for 25 years of service to education with a plaque.

The consent agenda was passed. Board members discussed attending the regional KASB meeting at Altoona-Midway.

Bob Heigele, superintendent, told the Board about his concerns about the Custom Energy contract. He said he was trying to make sure there was no design duplication and told the Board the budget needs to be completely sorted out soon. The Board also discussed the bids that Custom Energy had chosen, but decided to go ahead with the ground source heat pump as long as Heigele kept track of it.

Kay Bolt, elementary school principal, said that the state assessments went well and preliminary scores looked good, although the school will not know cut scores until September. She reported that the new pick up order was working. She also told Board members of several upcoming dates.

K.B. Criss, middle and high school principal, said that he was confident the school will do well on state assessments. He told the Board about upcoming dates for the middle and high school. He also told the Board that he was going to try to work on new policies for extracurricular activities so that the Board can approve the changes.

Heigele told the Board that the dirt and grading package would be delayed because they lost time when the outcome of the closing of the street was unknown. He also said that a weather station for Channel 7 had been set up at the middle school.

Board members went into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations. After the meeting reconvened, the Board approved high school and middle school staff as listed, as well as the elementary school staff. A half-time At-Risk teacher was approved subject to At-Risk fund availability.

Elementary activities

April 19 – Fifth grade traveled to Topeka to see the capital

April 26 – Second grade trip to Space Exploration Center

May 2,3 – Dial screening for kindergarten

May 3 – Third grade f ield trip, destination TBA

May 5 – Fourth grade to view Humboldt historical monuments

May 15 – Play day for whole school

May 16 – State assessments at Burlington Recreational Center

May 17 – First grade visiting Wichita Zoo

May 18 – Last day of school, awards ceremonies

K - 2nd 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

3rd - 5th 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

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