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National History DayNews from Summit Middle SchoolSubmitted by Jessie Todd, ELP Teacher46 students at Summit Middle School competed in National History Day. Our local competition was held at the State of IowaHistorical Building on Thursday, March 31 st . Students had an opportunity to share their projects while learning from other studentsabout various historical topics which connect to this year’s theme of “Debate & Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, Consequences.”Summit had a great day at the Regional History Day Competition! Of the 46 students who competed, 26 of them received awardsfor their projects! 14 students advanced to the State History Day Competition, which was held at the State of Iowa HistoricalBuilding on Monday, May 2 nd . State qualifiers included Afshan Chandani, Luke Safris, Donald Gee, Lavina Kalwani, Caroline Aldrich,Maddy Bradley, Anne Wallace, Anna Toot, Kaitlyn Hockmuth, Glen Nagel, Eilidh Chowanec, Katie Perkins, Sarah Henry, and HannahCrooks. Summit Middle School also won the Overall First Place Trophy for large schools competing in National History Day.Two students will be representing Summit Middle School at the National History Day event in College Park, Maryland onJune 12-16. Hannah Crooks and Sarah Henry will share the documentary they created detailing the role of the Equal RightsAmendment in America’s history.In addition, special awards were awarded to: Katie Perkins and Eilidh Chowanec, International History Award; Lavina Kalwani,Developing Democracy; and Donald Gee, Outstanding Entry in the Arts.Finalists in their categories included: Maddy Bradley, Anne Wallace, Katie Perkins, and Eilidh Chowanec.Hannah Crooks and Sarah Henry receive their invitation tothe National History Day event in Maryland.Lavina Kalwani stands by her exhibitLuke Safris and Afshan Chandaniare ready to share their workwith the NHD judges.Donald Gee poses with his special award forOutstanding Entry in the Arts.Caroline Aldrich received the Judge’s ChoiceAward for creative use of materials.Maddy Bradley and Anne Wallace were statefinalists with this stunning exhibit.12
News from Johnston High SchoolSubmitted by Sue Cline, ELP TeacherJohnston Academic DecathlonThe Johnston Academic Decathlon team placedfifth overall at State competition March 4th and5th in Mount Vernon, Iowa. In addition to a verystrong team performance, there were severalindividual awards earned. Senior Joanna Kimplaced 2nd in Scholastic Essay. Senior MitchCampbell placed 3rd in Varsity Interview. JuniorAdam Jaschen earned the overall second placeVarsity trophy, by winning medals for 1st in Speech,2nd in Interview, Language/Literature and Music,and 3rd in Art and Superquiz. This is by far thebest individual placement by any Johnstoncompetitor in recent history. Congratulations toAdam, Joanna, Mitch and the rest of theteam: Lisa VanWiel, Austin Busch, MeganMartin, Dellanie Couture, Grant McDonald,Joe Buising and Haris Kajtazovic.Front row: Adam Jaschen, Dellanie Couture,Joanna Kim, Lisa VanWiel, Megan Martin, Mrs. ClineBack row: Austin Busch, Grant McDonald, Joe Buising,Haris Kajaztovic, Mitch CampbellClass Day AssemblyThe Class Day assembly was held on May 23 and many ELP students were honored for their outstanding efforts and contributionsto the high school. White honor cords are awarded to the students who are in the top 3% of the graduating class. Gold cords aregiven to those in the top 15%. National Honor Society students wear a gold/purple cord. Student Council members are noted bya braid worn on their shoulder. Seven National Merit Scholars were presented with plaques announcing their achievement. Inaddition, each department identifies one or two outstanding seniors selected on the basis of participation , performance, andenthusiasm for the subject field. This year’s top 3% , National Merit Award winners and department award winners are listedbelow. These students also are identified on award plaques in the front entry of the high school, so we can highlight theimportance of academic achievement here at JHS.Department AwardsWe entered a new contest thisspring: History Bowl. It wasan interesting and very challengingquiz bowl featuringonly American and WorldHistory questions. Two teamscompeted at Dowling HighSchool on March 26. Bothplayed well enough to make thesemi-finals, and we all learnedhow to prepare for this eventnext year.National Merit Award WinnersEric WelterMike ShiEmily ParkerKyle NaigSarah MayerKevin HanMatt BearyArt & DesignMason JohnsonBrianna WengertBandAlex HjelmaasFCSAllie CristFrenchGeneva MongarAndy JensenSocial StudiesChris CobleSpanishEric WelterClaire NagelMatt BearyEmily BiseniusLeah BowmanHailey BridgewaterAllie CristKaty DavisChris DockumMary FengKevin HanJuli HenningTop 3%Alex HjelmaasAshlee HulbertAlex KramerSarah MayerClaire NagelKyle NaigDirk OplandNicole PirieMike ShiEric WelterBusinessSarah ClevelandCorey ShaferELPMatt BearyEnglishBlaine SchlawinMikhala StutzmanYearbookMonika SehicMathKevin HanEmily BiseniusPEMatt DarlandJessica MozgaScienceMike ShiSarah MayerIndustrial TechJake ThiesMegan RiceNewspaperKelsey KruseVocal MusicDan Van BrocklinJulia Henning13
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