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From John Hayden Benton Community Vocal Music Post
April 2, 2022 ·
Wonderful sounds today at state solo and ensemble contest! So many students have worked very hard for months in order that today could be successful for them. The Vocal Music department is proud to announce that we took 26 entries. Our students received 4 division two ratings and 22 division one ratings.
Ella Hayden was selected as outstanding performer and Benton had 3 perfect ballots!
Congrats also to Caitlin Atwood selected as outstanding performer on her instrumental performance!

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Information regarding Post Prom Yard Signs
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Varsity scrimmage vs Mid Prairie, March 29th. Photos courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
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School Board Members work on district goals.
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The March 28th early Bird boys and girls track meet at Benton Community is canceled. #BeABobcat
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School Make-Up Days will be as follows:
Wednesday, May 25 will now be a full day of school
Thursday, May 26 full day of school
Friday, May 27 Last day of School, 12:00 p.m. Dismissal
**Barring any other loss of school time.**

The Annual Benton Art Show took place this past weekend, where hundreds of artwork from the past year were on display. Due to the overwhelming amount of great art, the judges had a difficult time making selections for each category. They were able to come to a consensus, and awarded places to the following artwork: Middle School Two-Dimensional: Honorable Mention Kayden Marks, 3rd Place Kierra Torres, 2nd Place Hailey Waters, 1st Place Mayra Plascencia Munoz; Middle School Three-Dimensional: Honorable Mention Cali Nolte, Brian Araiza, Third Place Callan Keiper, Second Place Evan Patterson, First Place Janessa Bries; High School Three-Dimensional: Honorable Mention Aubrey Hayden, Alexandria Duncan, Third Place Ashlyn Drahos, Second Place Molly Light, First Place Christian Collins; Mixed-Media: Honorable Mention Alexandria Duncan, Ashlyn Drahos, Third Place Emma Bange, Second Place Jorja Allen, First Place Hailee Johnson; Photography: Honorable Mention Ayriana Veerhusen, Third Place Mo Brown, Second Place Gavin Walters, First Place Molly Light; Painting: Honorable Mention Sophie McLeod, Jess Crawford, Third Place Fionna McLeod, Second Place Jorja Allen, First Place Riley Curtis; Drawing Black and White: Honorable Mention Fionna McLeod, Third Place Becca Payne,Second Place Molly Light, First Place Emma Bange; Drawing Color: Honorable Mention Caleb Huelsenbeck, Third Place Emery Rinderknecht, Second Place Jorja Allen, First Place Alexandria Duncan; Drawing Scratchboard/ Ink: Honorable Mention Hunter Howe, Third Place Myah Edberg, Second Place Alyssa Wade, First Place Alexandria Duncan; Best of Show Two-Dimensional Riley Curtis, Best of Show Three-Dimensional Jorja Allen. All winning artwork can be viewed in the display case by the Art Room, and also on the Benton Art Instagram @bentonartdepartment. Those who turned in projects for the Show, can stop by the Art Room to collect their artwork.
Congratulations to everyone that participated.




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Our Middle School Choirs present "A Spring Concert" tonight!


Reminder there is no school this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (3/23-3/25). Enjoy your break!

WaMaC Conference Indoor
Saturday, March 19, at Grinnell College
No team scores were kept
Boys’ place winners for Benton
High jump – 2 Bjorn Sunesen 5-6, 6 Noah Franck 5-2
Long jump – 6 Lawrence Wallace 17-5
Shot put – 3 Brennen Blegen 42-10.5, 4 Kyler Mahan 41-1.5
60 hurdles – 2 Colin Buch 8.87
60 – 1 Sam Wallace 7.15
4x200 – 8 Carson Bruns, Mayson Mitchell, Malique Henderson, Aidan Thompson 1:40.76
4x800 – 6 Trey Schulte, Isaac Cretin, Ryan Lange, Brady Osborn 9:45.06
200 – 1 Sam Wallace 23.57, 5 Aiden Harris 24.47
Distance medley – 8 Owen Tjelmeland, Wyatt Rinderknecht, Easton Pfiffner, Grant Lange 4:24.84
400 – 1 Aiden Harris 52.94, Sam Wallace 54.80, Colin Buch 57.67
800 – 4 Trey Schulte 2:16.99
Girls’ place winners for Benton
High jump – 7 Carlie Sims 4-4
60 hurdles – 4 Alyssa Tegeler 9.97
4x800 – 5 Abby Rinderknecht, Jaida Lyons, Abbie Jones, Kennedy Donald 11:14.65
4x400 – 8 Hope Moore, Delaney Lohrer, Janelle Morris, Jaida Lyons 4:36.43
Results courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe will be performed Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm. Tickets available at the door. They are $7 for adults and $6 for students/seniors. Come for the play and also see the Benton Art Show. There is no admission charged for the Art Show. #BeABobcat
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Another successful Drive Your Tractor to School Day!
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Hey Bobcats, come support Grace Embretson, Isaac Cretin and Aiden Harris at the WaMaC Sr Shootout tomorrow night. Girls game starts at 6 with the boys game to follow. Come be a part of the action! #BeABobcat
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