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School District News
May 23, 2013 ~ Vol. 8, Issue 18
Visit Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School’s Website at: www.rocketsk12.org
Boyer-Truly
a Star
By Chapter Reporters: Emma
Haslehuhn & Blaire Moore
The Agri-Power FFA
Chapter attended the 85th
Annual FFA State Leadership
Conference at Iowa
State University in Ames,
Iowa on April 21-23. The
Chapter had many outstanding
members attend
the conference, but one
stood out from them all.
Harlie Boyer, the
daughter of Todd and
Jonita Boyer, is a senior at Eddyvile-Blakesburg-Fremont High School. Boyer is an excellent student in the classroom
and is involved in many activities here at EBF, one of which being FFA. While being a star in the classroom,
she is also a star in agriculture. Boyer knew a few months ago that she had placed first in the proficiency of
Small Animal Production and Care Entrepreneurship. This is an outstanding accomplishment and is not easy to
obtain. Boyer kept records of her small animal business of breeding and selling Australian Shepherd puppies.
Over the years, all of her hard work has paid off, as she was named the State Champion in that area. She has sold
over 60 head of puppies to people throughout Iowa, the Midwest, and even as far away as Colorado.
Boyer was also selected along with five others as a “Star Over Iowa” candidate in the area of Agribusiness.
Boyer went through a series of interviews to be asked about her Supervised Agricultural Project by numerous
judges. At one of the sessions, Boyer, along with her parents Jonita and Todd Boyer, her Ag Advisor Mr. Patrick
Powers, and School Principal Matt Johnson, all accompanied Boyer on stage to accept her Star in Agribusiness
award.
Boyer was ecstatic during this conference. She was on the big stage a total of three times. Some kids go
through FFA in four years and never have the opportunity to step into the spotlight. “Being on stage was a tremendous
experience for me - and my family. I am so proud of what I have done, and I look forward to being able to do
more things in agriculture after I graduate,” said Boyer.
Her FFA Advisor, Patrick Powers, was pleased to be back on the stage himself. The last time was in 2000 with
Scott Sandeen. “I am extremely proud of Harlie. She has grown into an amazing young woman with a good head
on her shoulders, and I know that she will succeed wherever she goes,” said FFA Advisor Mr. Patrick Powers.
EBF Principal Matt Johnson had a new experience in his young career. He attended the 85th State FFA Leadership
Conference as well. Johnson enjoyed his brief time at the conference by being present on stage during the
Star presentation. “It was the first time I have ever attended the State FFA convention or any other Ag related
event. It was great to see young people doing great things, and it was a very enjoyable experience.”
Boyer’s hours of record keeping and working with her business have also influenced her future plans. In the
fall, Boyer plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University to major in Ag Business.
On May 31st at 1:00 we will be
hosting a meet and greet for
Kurt Allison at our
high school. Kurt is
the lead guitar player
for Jason Aldean. He
will be in town for the
Music Fest that is being held at the
Drag Strip on June 1st to raise
money to make improvements to the
city park area. Feel free to share
this information with other people
from our community.
Kurt will be here to talk to our
students about the music industry.
It should be fun!
Adults can come too!
BE THANKFUL FOR
YOUR FREEDOM ON
THIS MEMORIAL DAY.
Dennis Paxton
raises the flag at
Fremont Elementary.
EDDYVILLE MUSICFEST
Eddyville Musicfest will be at the Eddyville Raceway Park (no races only music) on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
Gates will open at 2:00 p.m. with Live Music from 5:00p.m. till 10:00 p.m.
Great food and cold refreshments will be available.
Gate fee $20.00 with free parking (children 5-12 $5.00 --- under 5 years old Free)
Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for music and dancing provided by:
Allison Brothers Band ; Cadillac Jack; Kendall Meyer Band ;
9 Miles North; Phoenix; Rukkus Rock Band
All proceeds will go toward the improvement of the Eddyville City Park.
Check out www.eddyvillemusicfest.com for more information or call the Eddyville City Hall at 641-969-4267.
This will be a great day for reunions or a group of friends to get together for a fun time.
Be sure to stop by Bevy's to pick up your Musicfest T-Shirt.
Tickets are available in advance at Bevy's or the Eddyville City Hall.

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Here you can find many
informative postings:
School Exclusion List - A Reference
Guide for Parents Regarding Illnesses;
Communicable Disease Chart; Flu
Facts; Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease;
MRSA Fact Sheet; Varicella Fact
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Iowa website and hotline ~
these bullying and suicide
prevention resources offer
counseling help to young
people as well as tools and
answers for adults.
http://yourlifeiowa.org
Need Help?
Call 1-855-581-8111
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EDDYVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - CLASS OF ‘73
40 YEAR CLASS REUNION
Friday Night- May 31 - 7:00p.m. Classmates and Spouses. Meet at Fords in Eddyville at 6 to visit and 7 for dinner.
Order dinner on your own.
Saturday- June 1 - 3:00 p.m. - ? Classmates and Families. Meet at Still Waters Resort, 2052 275 th St., Oskaloosa,
Iowa. Kathleen Newell Rempe will get Hot Dogs, Brats and Buns for all. Everyone else bring side dishes/desserts/
drinks and own table settings. This cabin is by a pond where people can fish, swim, play games, etc.. Inside the airconditioned
cabin is a recreation area. The owners ask for NO ALCOHOL.
A hat will be passed around on Saturday night to cover food from Kathleen, $100 rent, and other expenses.
Sunday- June 2- Brunch (9:30 – noon) Meet at the Legion in Eddyville. Egg Casserole, fruit bowl, Danish, coffee
and juice will be served. Table service provided. A tour of the High School is being arranged after brunch.
124 TH
ALUMNI BANQUET MAY 25
The 124 th Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School Alumni Banquet will be held May 25 at the E-B-F High School
at 6:00 p.m. Theme for the reunion will be “Old Friends: New Connections!” and honored guests will be the classes of
1963 and 2013.
Musical entertainment will be provided by a group comprised of Nia Baird, Scott Stanton and Kevin Arnold. An invitation
is extended to others attending the reunion to “sit-in” for a jam session.
Advanced purchase tickets are available at the Eddyville branch of the First Iowa State Bank, Eddyville Market and E-B
-F High School. Tickets purchased by May 22 are $15 and will be $17 at the door. Complimentary tickets for members of
the Class of 1963 may be reserved by contacting Karen McBeth at 641-673-5012. Complimentary tickets for the Class of
2013 are available at the high school office.
Current alumni officers are Chuck McDonough, Veronica Grim and Mike Grim. To reserve a meeting room or a banquet
table contact Chuck McDonough at 641-638-0303. All graduates of E, E-B and E-B-F and invited to this “Let’s Celebrate
With Class” reunion.
Just Kidding
Submitted by Joellen Breon
Just Kidding by Trudy
Ludwig is just one of the
recent books out on bullying.
Authors and publishers
have reacted to the need that
educators have expressed
regarding the lack of quality
books on bullying.
At Fremont Elementary,
Ms. Breon has read the book
to Kindergarten through
Sixth Grade classrooms.
Students also participated in
discussions regarding the
importance of thinking
about the words we use.
Another one of the key
components of the book is
differentiating between tattling
and reporting. A tattle
is when you are trying to get
someone in trouble. Reporting
is when you are trying to help someone in trouble. This will help students and adults when dealing with situations.
Mr. Fenster will be working with students at Blakesburg and Eddyville using the same book. The Eddyville-Blakesburg-
Fremont Community School District will be implementing the Positive Behavior Intervention Support Framework. This
framework will provide clear expectations, learning opportunities, and a structured consequence system for all students.

A Few Words
from Mike Duff:
Mike and Martha Duff are
very familiar faces in the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
School District; Mike is the
high school custodian and was
hired in 2005, and Martha is in
the kitchen at Eddyville Elementary
and has been with the
district since 2004. Over the
course of the last several
weeks, they have seen some very difficult times, as Mike
has been facing treatments for cancer in this voicebox.
Mike shared his story: Last year, gray matter was
found on his vocal cords which they removed, and it turned
out to be benign. A check-up this year revealed it had
grown back, and they needed to go further into his voicebox
area; the tests revealed it was now malignant. Mike is
undergoing seven weeks of chemotherapy and radiation.
He states that every Monday is an especially long day
as he has both treatments done, while every other day he
only has radiation. As of May 7, he was on his third week,
and the doctors have been very impressed at how well he
has been doing. He was also cautioned that the remainder
of the treatments would be a lot worse with the onset of
side effects.
The paperwork has been overwhelming to get everything
in place to make ends meet, but Mike says, “The good
Lord has been looking out for us and not forget all the people
who have been praying for us also.” Mike would like to
thank everyone for the cards and flowers that have been
sent to him and Martha.
Mike has many supporters out there as he continues his
recovery.
Local Student on Winning Team
2013 marked another incredible year for student game projects, as the steep competition at the
DigiPen Game Awards proved. DigiPen Institute of Technology is located in Redmond WA.
The team behind the excellent time-shifting puzzle game Chromo Disfanglement received the coveted
Claude Comair Game of the Year Award and $3,000 in prize money. Chrono Disfunglement was a
senior project initially developed by a team of five students from DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore.
They later added four student members from the Redmond campus.
Two junior game projects — the multiplayer vehicle combat game, Rekkage, and 3D stealth action
game Exitus -- tied for second and third place in the overall best game category, each splitting $1,500
in prize money.
The DigiPen Game Awards are held every April to recognize the best student games as decided by
DigiPen’s student body. The awards include a wide range of categories across all grade levels, with
several awards split between game projects that use either a custom-made or pre-built game engine.
Eddyville-Blakesburg 2010 graduate David Fenton, a junior this year at DigiPen, is a member of
the Exitus team. David programmed an original graphics engine for Exitus. His team has 17 members,
which includes programmers, artists, and game designers. Exitus also received awards for best original
music and best character.
STEM Grants Awarded
Joellen Harding-Breon in conjunction with Jessica Nollen, Tony
Kurimski, Nancy Lane, and Stacey Manternach wrote four Science
Technology Engineering and Mathematics grants. The
grants will be used for science materials that align with the Next
Generation Science Standards. The new kits will provide students
with opportunities to explore science with a hands-on approach.
The kits will also provide a clear curriculum with resources
for the teachers.
Ms. Harding-Breon hopes to write additional grants with other
grade-levels during the 2013-2014 school year. The grants do require
community participation. If you are an engineer or a chemist
and you would like to volunteer please call Ms. Harding-Breon
at 933-4211.
Farm Ag
Day Bring
Piggies into
Fremont
Kids’
Hands!
Fremont third graders made
a trip to Nelson Pioneer
Farm on April 18. Mrs.
Lindy Hammes has been
working with her students
regarding where our food
comes from and how it gets
to us from the farm. Farm
Ag Day is sponsored by the
Farm Bureau (Mahaska
County), and Karen Adams
keeps in contact with them
and also comes into their
classroom several times
throughout the year. Some
of the stations that they saw
included pigs, cow, sheep,
wool, goats, milk cows,
honey, a veterinarian from
Mahaska Vet Clinic, and
ATV Safety.
Photos courtesy Lindy Hammes
and Mendy McAdams

Rocket Pride Winners!!
Eddyville Elementary Rocket Pride Winners: (Above, Left) 4/12 ~ Back: Eli Fisher,
DJ Stout, Shanna Fellows, Gabe Hardy, Tessa Puffinbarger, Middle: Brooks Moore, Alleah
Myers, Kyle Davis, Ashley Bunnel, Aiden VandeWall; Front: Brynlee Dudley,
Nicholas Meyers, Ella Riley, Sam Seddon, Cynthia Gonzales; *not pictured: Owen Neff;
(Above, Right) 4/19 ~ Back: Sarah Schutt, Eric Schutt, Madysen Wade, Thane Alexander,
Gracy Dunwoody; Middle: Gage Cowman, Cassidy Long, Daulton Burkhart, Hannah
Tucker, Jaylin Day, Justin Gonzales; Front: Caden VanGenderen, Lillian Farichild,
Sarina McCollum, Cadence Behymer, Eric Lobberecht; (At left) 4/26 ~ Back: Raechel
Sapp, Trey Helm, Jenna Rodwell, Tony Lane, Macy Haines, Katie Fisher; Middle: Maggie
Baumgargner, Maria Walker, Jaylynn Emanuel, Aliya Wagamon, Addisyn McCrea,
Grant LaRue; Front: Myra Bogatzke, Callie Walters, Cody Vroegh, Kate Shafer; (Left,
2nd from bottom) 5/3 ~ Back: William Knowler, Alison Blommers, Blake Nichols, Jordan
Elko, Eli Fisher; Middle: Matthew Knowler, Darien Bower, Jenna Rodwell, Maria
Walker, Jaylene Vroegh; Front: Landon Richards, Blake Johnson, Ryan Woodruff,
Jaydden McAlister, Kaylee Helm; *not pictured: Jackson Hudnut; (Bottom left) 5/10 ~
Back: Brandon Drew, Jocelyn VandeWall, Jared McCrea, Aiden Gates, Faith Roberts,
Brandt Hughes; Middle: Lily Davis, Emilee Landcaster, Tyler Shepherd, Carsen Wade;
Front: Kaydence Thronbrugh, Addison Meyer, Maeleigh Claver, Teagan Nichols; *not
pictured: Jack McGee, Angelina Williams.
Fremont Elementary Rocket Pride Winners: (All on Opposite page, Upper Left)
4/12 ~ Back Row: Bret Haring, Natalie Nemitz, Emily Lynch, Taylor Rea; Front Row:
Silas Shotten, Gregory Davis, Lydia Judy, Alex Horn; (Upper Right) 4/19 ~ Front- Colton
Caves, Kayden Sines, Anthony Patlan-Chacon; Back- Vanessa Blad, Molly Walker,
Garrett Scharff, Logan Francis (2nd Row, Left) 4/26 ~ Back Row: Logan Boggs, Bryli
Crosby, Christian Bower, Lillie Hynick; Front Row: Moriah Stout, Bryce Roquet, Daniel
Patlan-Chacon, Lydia Judy; (2nd Row, Right) 5/3 ~ Back Row: Jack Bunnell, Vinny
Webster, Natalie Nemitz, Lillie Hynick, Alexis Fincher; Front Row: Libby Molesworth,
Thomas Wiley, Alex Horn.
Blakesburg Elementary Rocket Pride Winners: (Below) Cheyene, Jessie, Jaxsen,Travis,
Jayda, Bryce, Josh; (Opposite Page, 3rd Row, Left) Back: Lis Glosser, Owen
Glosser, Morgan Coulter; Front: Konnar Mason and Oliver Kraus; (Opposite Page,
3rd Row, Right) Back: Shelby Akers, Max Knowler, Christopher Helmick; Front: Kristyn
Corcoran, Chloe Van Hemert, and Elizabeth Cremeens; (Opposite Page, Bottom,
Left) Back: Sydney Collet , Blake Leu, Josie Rea, Haley Armstrong; Front: Syprus
Loucks, Lorelai Maddy, and Airianna Taylor; (Opposite Page, Bottom, Right) Back:
Jayda Groves, Bryce Dalbey, Josh Walker, and Travis Reinier; Front: Sheyene Houk,
Jesse Schultz, and Jaxsen Brittain.

EBFHS Concert Band places 1 st
at Worlds of Fun Contest
On Sunday April 28 th , The Eddyville
Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band competed
in the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music in
Kansas City, Missouri. The EBFHS Band
placed 1 st in class 2A competition. The band
also earned a Division I rating for the first
time in EBF Band history at this prestigious
contest. There are 70 students in the concert
band this year and they are directed by Joe
Overton. Bands from 7 different states compete
in this festival. The judges are nationally
renowned college band directors and composers.
This year, the band had the privilege of
performing Flight of Valor for the composer
of the piece James Swearingen. Flight of Valor
was respectfully dedicated to the heroes of
United Flight 93 who tragically lost their lives in a Pennsylvania field on September 11, 2001. Swearingen is one of Barnhouse
Music’s top composers. This is the 3rd time that the EBFHS Concert Band has placed 1 st at this competition.
E.B.F.H.S. BAND EARNS DIVISION I RATING AT STATE
On Saturday, May 4 th , the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band
earned a division I rating at State Large Group Contest at Mid-Prairie High
School in Wellman. The EBFHS Chorus also had an excellent performance
earning a Division II rating. Bands and choirs at the contest were evaluated
in several categories by a panel of three judges. The music groups were
rated on their performances using a scale of 1 through 5. A I rating indicates
a superior performance. This is the 19 th year in a row that the
E.B.F.H.S Concert Band has earned a division I rating. The EBFHS Band is
directed by Joe Overton and the EBFHS Choir is directed by Chris Ellerston.
Recently several Eddyville-Blakesburg-
Fremont students attended "Fame". 24 students
from the high school Rocket Chorale
and Thespian/Drama Club (below) attended
this event with other local schools at
Indian Hills Community College as a free
event performed by the college students.
Junior High Musicians
At left, Mr. Ellerston directs his choral students.
Below, Miss Kendra Damisch, student teacher, directs the
junior high band at their spring program.

JUNIOR HIGH BAND DIRECTOR TAKES ON GORUCK CHALLENGE!
Since its start in September 2010, 400 GORUCK challenges have taken place all
over the world. The majority of participants are men, with women making up just 20
percent of competitors. The challenge is led by a “cadre” (basically a team leader
with actual special operations background) and is a nightlong venture with 30 or so
other people around the host city. Participants are given problems and missions to
solve, like getting to specific city landmarks in a certain amount of time…while holding
a tree log. Everyone is wearing a backpack full of bricks. (If you weigh less than
150 lbs, you take four bricks, over 150 lbs, six bricks.) Throw in a mix of push-ups,
bear crawls, carrying giant logs, and wading through freezing rivers, and you have
yourself a GORUCK challenge.
Participants range from military vets to those who are simply curious about the
adventure. (Seventy percent of participants have no military background.) And while
some sign up because they are interested in joining the military, a majority take part
simply to push themselves in a way they haven’t before. Challenge “Cadre” build
each class into a team through collective conditions of mental and physical exhaustion.
Classes are small, camaraderie is high, smiles are plentiful, and teamwork is
paramount.
WHY IT’S DIFFERENT
The goal of completing a GORUCK challenge goes far beyond the 12 hours of
marching, calisthenics, and problem solving missions. The experience is designed to
push people, help them surpass perceived limitations, and apply what they’ve endured
to other areas of life: from relationships with family and friends, to work, to
any other life-goals. “The challenge is only 12 hours, but the way it can change the
rest of your life, big or small, is what matters,” said Sophie Pollitt-Cohen, GORUCK’s
director. Need even more positive reassurance? For the team at GORUCK, the challenges
are never about what you do, but rather to show you what you do.
Ms. Russell used this opportunity to not only challenge herself, but to challenge
her students as well. “After returning from Christmas break, I informed my junior
high band students I would be doing this challenge, and that it was the first goal of
the year I had set for myself. They told me I was crazy! I defended my decision and
explained that with hard work, help from friends, and some determination anything
is possible. I then handed them index cards and told them each to write down one (1)
goal they wanted to accomplish in my class this semester. Not only was this a way to hold myself accountable for the goal I set for myself, it held them (the students) accountable
for achieving their goal as well. Before lessons, we would look at their goals, and we worked on them together. At the end of the month of April, 42 of our 56 band students will
have reached their goal. It really is amazing. Now they have their own sense of accomplishment.”
In the final high school concert of the year, Mr. Ellerston directs his choir (at left),
Miss Damisch - student teacher who received a standing ovation (below ) directs the band,
and above all the seniors pose with High school Band Director Mr. Overton.

The 2013-2014
Agri-Power FFA Officer team
enjoys a break during camp.
Out With The Old And In With The New!
By Chapter Reports: Emma Haselhuhn and Blaire Moore
It’s official! You know spring is upon us when we have had the annual FFA banquet.
A very important part of our banquet is the induction of the new officer team
for the next year. This year our officer team goes as follows; President Tucker
Black, Vice President Katie Larkin, Secretary Rachel Maloy, Treasurer Paige Shafer,
Reporters Emma Haselhuhn and Blaire Moore, and Sentinel Zach Harris. The
Agri-Power FFA chapter likes to be up to date and keep up with the fast moving
technology advancements – so to accommodate these modern problems, we have
made a new addition to the officer team, Chapter Web Site. This office is held by
Taylor Jones. Every year after the new officer team is elected they sit down and
discuss the next years activities also called POA (Program of Activities)
Friday April 5, 2013, this new group of officers and the renowned Ag Advisor
Dr. Patrick Powers sat down and discussed the next year’s activities. This is a necessary
meeting because it is where all the planning and organization for the coming
year’s activities are done. They also discuss new ideas to add to the POA and share
thoughts to improve upon the current schedule of activities. The officers had many
ideas about ways they could improve upon events. Also they suggested some
events that we could add to the already long list of activities.
Everyone had input on ways to make our chapter even better than it already is.
“I believe we have a solid officer team this year, and we shall get a lot accomplished,”
said new chapter President Tucker Black.
It was a long and mind racking evening, but it was made a little better when Mr.
Powers bought us Pizza!!! We finished discussing and felt confident that this com-
ing year will be yet again another successful one. With the new additions we are hoping to make to our POA, and to the already existing events, things should run rather smoothly.
“These kids seem to know what they want to see transpire this year in the chapter. They are innovative, creative, and open for any new ideas as they come,” said Ag Advisor
Patrick Powers.
With such a sturdy group of young people behind the wheel, we are setting ourselves up for a sensational year in FFA.
Recently all three elementary
schools started learning archery
skills. Our P.E. teachers
are trained NASP (National
Archery in the Schools) Coaches.
This carries over to our EBF
Rocket Archery team and qualifies
4-6 th graders to join our
team in the fall. Below are a
few guidelines to consider if
your student is super excited and is really enjoying this archery unit. The season typically
lasts from November to the end of February and involves the expense of the bow,
arrows, a case, a team shirt and a fee. This may seem like a lot of money but the kids use
the same bow for all ages so this is a one – time expense. We will have an informational
meeting in the fall and will have some summer practices. Watch The Rocket for further
details.
Bows/ arrows/cases can be purchased through NWTF or at a local bow shop. They have
to be NASP Genesis Bow. YOU CANNOT USE ANYTHING ELSE and DO NOT MODI-
FY them. Please purchase a carrying case. Carrying cases are necessary to keep the bow in
great condition. You may purchase a thin padded one or a plastic one depending on your
finances. Bows and arrows need to be carried into the building in a secure carrying device
Competitions are on Saturdays beginning in December – February. We try to go to 4-6
meets as a team and if you cannot make it then you must find an alternate one. A schedule
will be given to you later. The meets only take about 3-4 hours. You will know what time to
be there and what time they shoot. Cost: $0-$15 entry fee. Teams will be determined based
on practice and scores.
www.archeryintheschools.org will also lead
you to more information about the bows so you can
see what they look like. This is not an ordering
website.
(A) NASP Genesis Bow The Official bow
of the National Archery in the Schools
Program® Universal draw length compound
bow. Zero let-off. Adjustable draw
weight from 10 to 20 pounds. At 20 lbs
of draw weight the Genesis has the
same kinetic energy as a 35 lb. recurve
bow! Available in Right and Left
hand. Machined Aluminum components
and composite limbs.
(B) NASP Easton Full Length Aluminum
Arrows v2 The Official Arrow of the National
Archery in the Schools Program®
.30 inch 1820 aluminum arrows.
7075 alloy, UNI Bushing and Easton
press-fit 'N' nock nickel plated target
point with 2.8 inch vanes.
The Jr/Sr High now has its
own Facebook page.
Here will be posted announcements and positive
Rocket activity.
Take a look and give a thumbs-up (Like).
http://www.facebook.rocketsk12
Hurricane Swimmers
The following EBF students (above) are members of the Ottumwa
YMCA Hurricanes Swim Team ~
L to R: Ian Roberts, Maggie Voyles, Paige Harter, Nathan Calhoun,
and Mason Roberts.
These swimmers competed in both individual and relay events
at the state meet. The YMCA State Swim Meet was held in Marshalltown,
Iowa on March 2, 2013 and March 3, 2013.
Congratulations to all!!!

Fremont School
Went the Distance!!!!!!!
Go The Distance Day!
Fremont Elementary participated on Friday, May 3rd along
with the entire state as part of Live Healthy Iowa Kids.
Physical Education teacher Kathleen Rempe had planned to do
the walk outside, but, due to the rain, decided to try the 1/4 course
that she mapped out inside.
She states, “It was fabulous. The entire school lined up outside
their rooms in the hall, and we all played follow the leader for a
one mile walk. The halls and gym were filled with "get-up-andgo"
music. We finished up in the gym for a little pep talk from
Miss Breon about being healthy and staying active. Preschool
through 6th grade all participated, plus staff, it was a great
experience!!”

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Breakfast & Lunch Menus
(Menus subject to change -- Milk Served Daily.)
Thursday, May 23
Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Cheese, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Fish, Coleslaw, Tri Tater, Peaches, Butter Sandwich
Friday, May 24
Breakfast -- Cooks’ Choice
Lunch -- Cooks’ Choice
Monday, May 27
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 28
Breakfast -- Cooks’ Choice
Lunch -- Cooks’ Choice
Wednesday, May 29
Breakfast -- Cooks’ Choice
Lunch -- Cooks’ Choice
Have a Great Summer!!!!!
EBF School Board Members:
Deb Bahr- deb.bahr@rocketsk12.org
641-660-6559
3145 Galeston Avenue, Eddyville, IA 52553
Jeff Claypool- jeff.claypool@rocketsk12.org
641-799-2931
19446 Bluegrass Rd., Ottumwa, IA 52501
Dave Friedman- dave.friedman@rocketsk12.org
641-938-2340
201 East Polk, Blakesburg, IA 52536
Dan Hulbert- dan.hulbert@rocketsk12.org ddjthulbert@mahaska.org
641-933-4139 or 641-777-6205
3081 Rutledge Avenue, Cedar, IA 52543
Kevin Lane- kevin.lane@rocketsk12.org lanekc@live.com
641-777-6625
23097 Hwy. 63, Eddyville, IA 52553
Mike Mayberry- mike.mayberry@rocketsk12.org mikemaybery16@hotmail.com
641-933-4373
260 S. Chestnut, P.O. Box 98, Fremont, IA 52561
Gay Murphy- gay.murphy@rocketsk12.org
641-295-1581
101 5th Street, Eddyville, IA 52553
Administration Office, 222 Walnut St. Eddyville, IA 52553
Phone: (641) 969-4226 Fax: (641) 969-4547
School Telephone Numbers
(Forwarding Available)
Eddyville Elementary 969-4281
Blakesburg Elementary at 938-2232
Fremont Elementary 933-4211
EBF Junior Senior High 969-4288
Parents/Guardians across the district:
Due to telephone service areas, many outside of Eddyville
are unable to call the junior-senior high without making a long-distance call.
To save these charges, you may call your local elementary, and ask to be transferred.
Wednesday, May 22
3:30pm SB-HS Pictures
4:30pm BSB-HS Pictures
5:00pm Golf Tip NightPizza Ranch-Ottumwa
5:30pm BSB-JH @ Twin Cedars
Thursday, May 23
4:30pm SB-9/JV/V @ Albia
5:30pm BSB-JV/V vs Sigourney
5:30pm Preschool Orien.@ Blakesburg
Friday, May 24
Updated-School (Make-up Day)
5:30pm BSB-JV/V @ Oskaloosa
6:00pm SB-V DH @ Fairfield
Saturday, May 25
10:00am BSB-JH EBF Tournament
11:00am After Prom BBQ (Joe Jones)
6:00pm HS Alumni Banquet
Monday, May 27
10:30am Memorial Day Ceremony
Tuesday, May 28
Updated-School (Make-up Day)
4:30pm SB-9/JV/V vs Pella
5:00pm BSB-JH vs Twin Cedars
5:30pm BSB-JV/V vs Mt Pleasant
Wednesday, May 29
End 4th Qtr/2nd Sem (Last Day)
5:30pm BSB-9th DH @ Washington
5:30pm BSB-V DH vs Davis County
6:00pm SB-JV/V vs Twin Cedars
Thursday, May 30
Updated-Staff Development
9:00am SB-JH Pictures
4:30pm BSB-JH vs Knoxville
Friday, May 31
Updated-Staff Development
1:00pm Meet Guitarist Kurt Allison @ HS
5:30pm BSB-V DH @ Clarke
Saturday, June 1
8:00am SB-9th & V @ Oskaloosa Tourney
10:00am BSB-V EBF Tournament
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Monday, June 3
Updated-Staff Work Day
11:00am BSB-JV DH vs Centerville
4:30pm SB-9/JV/V @ Davis County
5:00pm BSB-JH @ Knoxville
Tuesday, June 4
9:00am SB-V @ Davis County
1:00pm BSB-9th @ Knoxville
5:30pm BSB-JV DH @ Albia
Wednesday, June 5
5:30pm BSB-JH @ Pleasantville
Thursday, June 6
4:30pm SB-9/JV/V vs Clarke
5:30pm BSB-V DH vs Chariton
Friday, June 7
10:00am BSB-9th vs Washington
4:00pm BSB-JV/V vs Cardinal
4:00pm SB-JV DH vs Ottumwa
Saturday, June 8
10:00am SB-V EBF Tourney
1:00pm BSB-9th Tourney @ Albia
Monday, June 10
4:30pm SB-9/JV/V @ Centerville
5:30pm BSB-V DH @ Albia
Tuesday, June 11
10:00am BSB-JV DH vs Davis County
10:00am SB-9th EBF Tourney
Wednesday, June 12
1:00pm BSB-JV/V vs Pekin
1:00pm SB-JV DH vs Fairfield
Thursday, June 13
4:30pm SB-9/JV/V @ Chariton
5:30pm BSB-V DH @ Davis County
Friday, June 14
10:00am BSB-9th DH vs Albia
1:00pm SB-JV DH @ Ottumwa
Saturday, June 15
9:00am SB-9th & V @ Oskaloosa Tourney
10:00am BSB-V @ Pella Christian
Community Experience Needed --
CALLING ALL SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS!
The Next Generation Science Standards were just released.
Our teachers will be diving into the new standards next year.
We could use your assistance in providing experiences and exposure
to professionals in the science and engineering fields.
If you are interested in assisting the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
CSD as a speaker or science class volunteer please contact
Ms. Joellen Harding-Breon at 641-933-4211.
Dan Hulbert has agreed to be a contact at the Cargill facility.
The new standards can be found at: www.nsta.org/ngss
~Submitted by Curriculum Director Joellen Breon

Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27, 2013
10:30 AM
Highland Cemetery
Eddyville, IA
Bring your lawn chair
If inclement weather, location
will change to high school.
Eddyville Ruritan
Memorial DaY
Pancake
Brunch
Monday, May 27th
from 11am-1pm
Serving will begin following the
Memorial Day services
at Highland Cemetery.
They will be serving
pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit
and beverages.
A free will donation
will be taken.
Proceeds go towards
scholarships and
community service projects.
Location:
Eddyville
United Methodist Church
(Located two blocks east
Eddyville
Museum News
Check the Museum out on “Facebook”
The Museum opens May 4 th for the summer:
Wednesdays 1:00-5:00pm, Saturdays
9:00-noon, or by appointment. (We will be
open the May 25 weekend of the Alumni Banquet
with special hours and displays for the
classes having reunions--refreshments will be
available.)
Bingo is the first Thursday of each month,
6:30, at the American Legion Hall. Come and
play for a fun time.
School District
Information:
Ms. Joellen Breon
Equity Coordinator
641-933-4211
641-969-4226
Summer Media Experience
for High School Students
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation (INF) is excited for the continuation of a program
specifically targeting the next generation of Iowa newspaper professionals.
The INF has again partnered with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Foundation’s Business Horizons program to offer an in-depth media experience for
Iowa high school students (9-12 graders.) The Business Horizons (BH) program is
a one-of-a-kind, hands-on, action-oriented weeklong summer program for high
school students who want to learn about the world of business and what the future
holds for them. For the second year, Business Horizons will offer a media track for
students interested in a career in the newspaper industry.
The goal of the media track is to develop the next generation of Iowa newspaper
professionals. The program has been designed to spark students’ understanding
of the media industry as a viable career opportunity in Iowa.
The camp will be held July 21-25 on the campus of Central College in Pella.
High school students who participate in Business Horizons and then go on to
attend Central College will be guaranteed a minimum of $12,000 in Central College
scholarship assistance. An option to earn college credit will also be available.
A $75 discount is currently being offered for applications. At this special discounted
rate, the week-long program is only $275. If you are interested in getting
involved with the program or know a student who would like to attend, please contact
Jennifer Asa at jasa@inanews.com or 515-422-9070.
Agri-Power FFA Plants
(The kids have been busy in the greenhouse - come see what they have to offer!)
Peppers: California Sweet Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers, Sweet Banana Peppers
Snap Dragons
Petunia’s: White, Red, Purple Wave
Zinnias
Impatiens: Pink, Red Star
Marigolds: Sunset Giants, Double Dwarf, Happy Days, Jaguar, Burpee’s Best
Tomatoes: Beefsteak, Roma, Steak Sandwich, Super Beefsteak, Rutgers, Super Sweet 100
Geraniums
Located at 1601 Berdan in Eddyville, IA 52553
Hours of Operation: (School Hours) 8 am – 3:30 pm M-F
Sports Physical Reminder
Your child must have a sports
physical prior to participation in
school activities for the
2013/2014 school year. Try to
accomplish these over the summer,
so that you may turn in your
paperwork at the time of
school registration.
Sports physicals are again being
offered at the Eddyville Clinic during
the months of July and August
for just $30. Eddyville Clinic,
107 N 3 rd Street, Eddyville, Iowa
52553. Phone: 641-969-5212
Eddyville City-Wide
GarAge Sale
is set for June 1, 2013 - The
sales will be from 7:00a.m.
until 3:00 p.m. Residents will
just need to put signs or balloons
out and people will find
them. You can also set up a
"trunk sale" in the parking lot
across from Bevy's in downtown
Eddyville - just fill you
car with your treasurers and
drive to the parking lot. This is
a new addition this year~Your
junk will be someone else's
treasures.
Loving Shepherd Food Pantry
Blakesburg United Methodist
Church Basement
Sat. May 25th 8:00-11:00 am
Providing food to
Moravia, Unionville
and Blakesburg communities
Contact person:
Vera Miller, 938-2918
Eddyville Community
Food Pantry,
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month,
9-11 am,
Eddyville United Methodist
Church Basement
The only criterion to use the pantry is that you
be a resident of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-
Fremont School District. We don't ask financial
questions. Your privacy is respected. Delivery
is available to persons
in the town of Eddyville. Call
either 641-969-4660 or 641-
660-3584 for this service.
Please leave a message.

E.B.F.H.S. JAZZ BAND PLACES 7th AT IOWA JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Thursday April 18 th , the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont H.S. Jazz
Band I placed 7th in class 2A competition at the Iowa Jazz Championships
in Des Moines. This is the twenty-seventh year in a row that the
E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band has qualified for the Iowa Jazz Championships.
Two students were honored by the judges with Outstanding Soloist
Awards: Samantha Claypool - Alto Saxophone and Jessica Jones - Piano &
Flute.
At the awards ceremony, it was announced that Lead Jessica Jones had
been chosen as an Outstanding Soloist of the Day. This prestigious honor
recognizes the four top soloists out of all the bands in each class. Jessy is a
junior and has earned a soloist award at every jazz competition this year.
The statewide competition is one
Outstanding Soloist
Jessica Jones
EBFHS Jazz Seniors
Anna Haselhuhn, Heath Rice, Andrea Long,
Jacob Bunnell, and Samantha Claypool
of the nation's premiere high school
jazz events. Seventy-five of Iowa's
top high school jazz bands in five
classes compete for state championships.
Top adjudicators from colleges
around the Midwest listen to each of the bands and select two from each class to
perform in the evening playoffs. Bands qualify for championships by placing 1 st or
2 nd at their district jazz festivals or by winning at an independent jazz festival and
placing ahead of an automatic qualifier.
There are 20 members in the Eddyville / Blakesburg Jazz Band this year including
saxophones: Samantha Claypool, Riley Arnold, Emma Haselhuhn, Devon Severson,
and Hunter Kelderman. Trumpets: Anna Haselhuhn, Gage DeLaCruz, Jacob
Bunnell, and Trenton Barnett. Trombones: Heath Rice, Andrew Hart, Andrea Long,
McKinley Moore, and Tayler Jones. Rhythm Section Members: Jessica Jones - Flute
& Piano; Nathan McGinnis – drums; Jackson Voyles – bass; Courtney Durst – vibes;
Logan Street – congas; and Andria VerSchuure - auxiliary percussion.
Mr. Overton would like to thank all of the parents and friends who attended the
competition for their support.
If your child is involved in other events outside of school, and you would like
to have their accomplishments published, please email a statement and a
photo as an attachment to rocketnewskathystreet@rocketsk12.org
The Rocket would be a great place to show off their efforts and talents.
Home of the Rockets
Private Riley Calhoun
2012 Eddyville Blakesburg grad Riley Calhoun
graduated from Army Basic Training and AIT
at Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri on April 19, 2013.
Riley Completed 15 weeks of training as a
Combat Engineer specializing in
Mobility, Counter Mobility and Survivability training.
The next
submission deadline
for The Rocket
is May 24.
Eddyville-Blakesburg
Eddyville Blakesburg-Fremont Fremont Community Schools