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The Annual Benton Art Show took place recently, and of the hundreds of amazing artworks submitted, the following were recognized
in their respective categories:
Middle School Two-Dimensional Category: Honorable Mention- Lillie Pickart, 3rd Place- Anastasia Brunssen, 2nd Place- Brianna Gahrig, 1st Place- Averie Gale; Middle School Three-Dimensional Category: Honorable Mention- Alaina Fisher, 3rd Place- Alissa Zimmermann, 2nd Place- Brayden Junge & Brock Corrigan, 1st Place- Marin Mitchell; Drawing Category: Honorable Mention- Keri Ketchum, 3rdPlace- Alec Meyers, 2nd Place- Molly Light, 1st Place- Kierstn Wacek; Watercolor Painting Category:Honorable Mention- Isaak Schmitz, 3rd Place- Andria Stull, 2nd Place- Paola Plascencia-Munoz, 1st Place- Taylor Kitzman; Oil & Acrylic
Painting Category: Honorable Mention- Taylor Kitzman, 3dPlace- Izabella Hupfeld, 2nd Place- Ashlyn Drahos, 1st Place- Molly Light; Photography Category: Honorable Mention- Mo Brown, 3rd Place- Reagan Basham, 2nd Place- Mackenzie Bruns, 1st Place- Dylan Belekevich; Mixed-Media Category: Honorable Mention- Dani Portillo, 3rd Place- Hayden Bange, 2nd Place- Fionna McLeod, 1st Place- Hailee Johnson; Three-Dimensional Art Category: Honorable Mention- Morgan Dobbs, 3rd Place- Kierstyn Wacek, 2nd Place- Molly Light, 1st Place- Ashlyn Drahos. The Best of Show Overall Award was awarded to Ashlyn Drahos for her ceramic sculpture.
Congratulations to all who placed, and a big thanks to all who submitted artwork. Projects that were submitted for the Show, can be picked up in the Art room.
The photo is of the winning Artwork in the display case outside the Art Room. It will be on display for the next few weeks. Stop by and check it out! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Thomas Trainer is the Chemistry Teacher at the High School. He is also the 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach and the Varsity Girls Soccer Coach. Thomas lives in Cedar Rapids with his wife Lindsay. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time outdoors.
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My name is Bridget Speer and I serve as the Teacher Librarian for the district as well as working with the Talented and Gifted program. I grew up in northeast Iowa on a dairy farm and I wrote a book about dairy farming as part of my Master's research project. In my free time, I quilt, read, and enjoy spending time outdoors with my 3 children camping, biking, and gardening.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner & New Bus Driver Recruitment Dinner: Benton Community School District is looking for new bus drivers. If you have any interest, please join us for dinner to learn more and meet the current transportation staff on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.
MS Vocal Concert. Pictures by Ryan Junge #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
I am in my second year as Tanager’s Engagement Specialist at Keystone Elementary. I have loved the opportunity to collaborate with the Tanager staff as well as Benton Community in order to best support students. When I am not at Keystone, I can be found doing homework for my Master’s Degree in Social Work or playing Frisbee with my puppy, Paisley.
The Middle School Micro-course students created and played carnival games to end their unit on Probability in Mrs. Boerm's class.
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Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Speech Team competes in individual and group contests
Individual Speech State Results
Hailee Kruse - Review - Division 1 Rating
Emma VonKampen - Acting - Division 2 Rating
Gavin Walters - Spontaneous Speaking - Division 2 Rating
Large Group Speech State Results
Short Film - Division 1 Rating - Members: Emma Bange, Hayden. Bange, Jacob Bange, Brady Gammill, Jackson Kleinmeyer, Natalie Rickels
Readers' Theatre - Division 1 Rating - Members: Kindyl Andrew, Jacob Bange, Reagan Gorkow, Molly Light, Natalie Rickels, Joey Shepherd, Cayman Swartzendruber, and Emma VonKampen
Radio News Broadcasting - Division 2 Rating - Members: Hailee Kruse, Greta Offill, Noah Pickart, Cayman Swartzendruber #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Free BYSA Pre-Season Camp for K-8th grade
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Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton teams run at WaMaC Indoor track meet in Grinnell
WaMaC Indoor
Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Grinnell College
No team scores
Top six place-winners
Benton boys
High jump – 4. Eli Patterson, 5-6; 6. Gavin Brooks, 5-6
Shot put – 1. Brennen Blegen 50-1
60 hurdles – 5. Easton Patterson, 9.39
60 meters – 5. Carson Bruns, 7.37
4x200 – 5. Easton Pfiffner, Malique Henderson, Owen Tjelmeland, Wyatt Rinderknecht, 1:40.87
200 – 1. Sam Wallace, 23.30; 5. Carson Bruns, 24.22
400 – 3. Sam Wallace, 55.37
4x400 – 5. Easton Pfiffner, Easton Patterson, Brayden Suiter, Gavin Brooks
Benton girls
High jump – 4. Carlie Sims, 4-6
1600 medley – 2. Carlie Sims, Aubrey Kelly, Delaney Lohrer, Jaida Lyons 4:39.49
800 – 6. Abbie Jones 2:39.29
4x400 – 5. Delaney Lohrer, Aubrey Kelly, Kennedy Donald, Belle Werner 4:37.13
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I teach high school English classes. I also direct the fall musical, coach speech, sponsor the yearbook, and sponsor the school’s Thespian troupe. This is my 11th year at Benton, and I have worked in every building in the district.
Ben teaches Art at the High School.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner & New Bus Driver Recruitment Dinner: Benton Community School District is looking for new bus drivers. If you have any interest, please join us for dinner to learn more and meet the current transportation staff on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.
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My name is Jen Hasenmiller, and I am one of the Reading Intervention teachers at Atkins Elementary. This is my 16th year teaching in the district. My husband, Justin, and I have twin girls and a boy on the way. Outside of school, I enjoy trail walks, reading, yoga, cooking, and spending time with my children.
My name is Chris Frimml. This is my first year at Benton Community. I teach first grade at Keystone Elementary. I am excited about the opportunity to give back to the district where I grew up.
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School will be closed March 13-17 for Sprig Break. School will resume on Monday, March 20. Enjoy your break!
