Benton MS/HS

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Benton at WaMaC track meet in Marion -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau WaMAC Conference Track Meet Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Marion Benton boys’ results High jump - 2 Eli Patterson 6-4 Shot put - 6 Carter Holmes 49-3, 7 Brennen Blegen 48-7.75 Discus - 3 Brennen Blegen 158-8, 8 Carter Holmes 134-x4 800 Sprint medley - 8 1:39.02 Easton Pfiffner, Owen Tjelmeland, Carson Bruns, Evan Martin Shuttle hurdle - 5 1:04.69 Brody Timmerman, Will Schanbacher, Owen Von Ahsen, Eli Patterson 100 - 4 Carson Bruns 11.38 4x200 - 4 1:33.17 Easton Pfiffner, Evan Martin, Gavin Brooks, Carson Bruns 110 hurdles - 6 Eli Patterson 16.57 200 - 3 Carson Bruns 22.52, 8 Owen Tjelmeland 23.87 400 hurdles - 2 Owen Von Ahsen 57.47, 8 Brody Timmerman 1:01.10 4x400 - 4 3:33.31 Osen Von Ahsen, Will Schanbacher, Evan Martin, Eli Patterson Boys’ team scores Solon 123.5 Williamsburg 93 Clear Crk-Amana 88 CPU 83.5 Grinnell 77.5 Benton 59 Mt Vernon 54 S Tama 39 Marion 37.5 Vinton-Shellsburg 34 Independence 29 W Delaware 23 Benton girls’ results Shot put - 2 Ana Glawe 37-7 Discus - 3 Ana Glawe 106-3 Shuttle hurdle - 3 1:10.52 Mabry Sadler, Belle Werner, Haiden Moore, Sophia Seeck 1600 distance medley - 4 4:28.93 Ashlyn Drahos, Piper Nelson, Layna DeMoss, Jaida Lyons 100 hurdles - 7 Sophia Seeck 17.15 800 - 6 Abbie Jones 2:36.14 4x100 - 8 55.04 Kennedy Lohrer, Ashlee Michels, Haiden Moore, Mabry Sadler Girls team scores Mt Vernon 165 Solon 152 Marion 79 W Delaware 70 Williamsburg 65 Clear Creek-Amana 64 Grinnell 50 Benton 31 Independence 20 Vinton-Shellsburg 18 CPU 14 S Tama 9

Why Benton? "I have taught at Benton Community my whole career. I started here and chose BC because they offered me a contract and I thought that seemed more desirable than being unemployed. However, I STAYED because of the amazing community that BC provides. I love the staff I get to work with, the administrative support for fine arts has been incredible over the years, the kids are hard working, character driven students and the parents have always been super supportive and positive with our program and with me as an educator."

School Lunch Hero Day is today! Thank you for all you do to ensure that children have access to healthy food options, positively impacting their overall well-being. We appreciate you!

Benton soccer, week of April 29, 2024 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton boys' soccer Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Van Horne Benton 10, West Delaware 0 WD 0 0 - 0 BC 2 8 - 10 Ty Kulbartz, 3 goals, 3 shots on goal Troy Kupka, 4 saves Benton girls' soccer Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Van Horne Benton 10, West Delaware 0 WD 0 0 - 0 BC 7 3 - 10 No statistics yet.

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the sense of community. There appears to be a very tight connection between teachers, administration, parents, and students."

May is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you for your service and dedication to Benton Community School District! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

****SENIOR PARENTS**** 2024 Senior Award Ceremony invite emails were sent this morning to parents and students receiving an award or scholarship next Wednesday, May 8th. However, any parent or guardian with a YAHOO email address did not receive the invite. Unfortunately, at this time Benton Community emails are being blocked by Yahoo and we are looking into the issue. With that, please check with your Senior and see if they received an invite. If you have any questions please contact Candi Benesh at the MS/HS Guidance office cbenesh@benton.k12.ia.us or 319-228-8701 ext. 1356

Happy School Principals' Day! Thank you for your leadership and always striving for excellence.

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 1. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Congratulations to BC students Emma Wilkins (10th) and Evangeline DeLong (8th) on top finishes in the Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest.

Benton Golf, April 29 to May 3, 2024 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Boys 2024 WaMaC West Monday, April 29, 2024 Tama-Toledo Country Club Team scores Vinton-Shellsburg 311 Williamsburg 316 Grinnell 317 Clear Creek-Amana 320 South Tama 321 Benton 355 Benton scores Ryan Spina 44-42 86 Marcus Newton 50-42 92 Cole Junge 43-46 89 Braiden Moore 48-45 93 Ryan Finn 47-47 94 Brock Silhanek 45-43 88 Girls WaMaC West Monday, April 29, 2024, at Grinnell Team scores Clear Creek Amana 363 Benton 375 DNP - Grinnell, South Tama, Vinton-Shellsburg, Williamsburg Benton scores 1 Halle Sobaksi 89 8 Kayley Dirks 91 9 Hailey Suiter 92 14 Madelyn Kenny 103 16 Tegan Bertka 108

Benton Community's Sophomore, Eli Patterson, places 5th at Drake Relays in the high jump. Congratulations, Eli! Also pictured are track coaches Adam Bauder, April Lange, Todd Donald, and team mate Brennen Blegen. #bobcatpride

Senior, Brennen Blegen, competes in the shot put at the Drake Relays for Benton Community. Also pictured, Coach Todd Donald.

Benton Community students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade were honored in Music K-8 Magazine Cover Contest. Check out these amazing Bobcat artists!

A throw from Benton Community Junior, Ana Glawe, at Drake.

BC track teams run at Pacha Relays -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Pacha Relays Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Tiffin Boys’ team scores Clear Creek Amana 124 Benton 111 Mount Vernon 97 Williamsburg 88 Durant 56 Tipton 54 Anamosa 53 Monticello 45 Wilton 43 Iowa City Regina 36 Assumption 31 Clear Creek Amana JV 7 Benton boys’ results High jump - 1 Eli Patterson 6-0, 5 Kaleb Hayden 5-6 Long jump - 7 Asa Frese 18-0.5 Shot put - 2 Carter Holmes 48-1.5, 3 Brennen Blegen 47-8 Discus - 1 Brennen Blegen 165-4, 5 Carter Holmes 138-9 800 Sprint medley - 4 1:40.53. Gavin Brooks, Owen Tjelemand, Owen Von Ahsen, Evan Martin 3200 - 4 Isaac Morris 11:01.47, 7 Caleb Olson 11:22.92 4x800 - 10 9:30.88. Jayden Beck, Jack Lange, Noah Pickart, Cade Volesky Shuttle hurdle - 2 1:04.60. Brody Timmerman, Will Schanbacher, Owen Von Ahsen, Eli Patterson 100 - 2 Carson Bruns 11.57 1600 distance medley - 7 4:12.49. Grant Volesky, Owen Von Ahsen, Asa Frese, Bryce Bruns 4x200 - 1 1:32.81. Evan Martin, Owen Tjelmeland, Gavin Brooks, Carson Bruns 200 - 1 Carson Bruns 22.74 400 hurdles - 2 Owen Von Ahsen 56.73 1600 - 6 Isaac Morris 4:55.33, 7 Caleb Olson 5:00.36 4x100 - 7 46.54. Brody Timmerman, Owen Tjelmeland, Malique Henderson, Gavin Brooks Girls’ team scores Clear Creek Amana 159.33 Williamsburg 103 Tipton 87.33 Durant 85.33 Assumption 81 Iowa City Regina 78 Benton 64 Anamosa 63 Clear Creek Amana JV 2 Benton Community results Long jump - 6 Kaitlynn Gilder 13-7, 7 Layna DeMoss 13-6.5 Discus - 6 Emily Kulbartz 83-5, 7 Graisee Schulter 81-7 800 sprint medley - 4 2:01.66 Kennedy Lohrer, Emma Townsley, Ashlyn Drahos, Layna DeMoss 4x800 - 4 10:46.23. Jaida Lyons, Abbie Jones, Kyra Kaiser, Aubrey Kelly Shuttle hurdle - 1 1:11.10. Mabry Sadler, Belle Werner, Haiden Moore, Sophia Seeck 100 - 8 Ashlee Michels 14.35 400 - 6 Avery Palmer 1:08.52 4x200 - 6 - 1:56.09. Mabry Sadler, Calista Nolte, Stella Tjelmeland, Kaylin Becker 100 hurdles - 3 Sophia Seeck 17.43, 5 Belle Werner 17.70 1500 - 5 Kyra Kauder 5:42.91 4x100 - 5 54.63. Emma Townsley, Ashlee Michels, Belle Werner, Ashlyn Drahos 4x400 - 4 4:26.17. Abbie Jones, Aubrey Kelly, Layna DeMoss, Jaida Lyons

He did it again! Another record throw by BC Senior, Brennen Blegen!

Coach Bauder's Fitness class celebrated the NFL draft today sporting their jerseys in class.

Benton Community Concert and Jazz Band performed their last school concert for 2024 and recognized high school letter winners. The following band members were also awarded for achievements in band: Iowa Bandmasters Association Award of Merit - Luke Garrett Woody Herman Jazz Award - Owen Krug Louis Armstrong Award - Marcus Newton Patrick S. Gilmore Award - Morgan Schulte John Phillip Sousa Award - Emma VonKampen