Eagle Scout Bryan Nordstrom to be honored at Faith Lutheran Church
Bryan Nordstrom 14, son of Tom and Kare Nordstrom, will receive his Eagle Scout award at a Court of Honor Aug 16 at Faith Lutheran Church Marion. He is a Linn-Mar freshman and Troop 560 member who earned Arrow of Light and 26 merit badges. His Eagle project built nine wood duck boxes at Indian Creek Nature Center. Regis High School pompon squad earns national honors and invites to Irvine, Dallas, and the Macy’s parade.
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Bryan Nordstrom
Wiltshire Ct
Faith Lutheran Church
Marion
Tom and
Kare Nordstrom
Bryan
Order of the Arrow
Indian Creek Nature Center
Webelos
Ireland
Nicole Molumby
Beth Kaiser
Sara Newman
Emily Meixner
Tana Shepard
Lori McDowell
Liz Adams
Kim Bloom
Cheri Campbell
Jamie Chmelicek
Leslie Pence
Michelle Nunemaker
Marion teen Melissa Baxter Named Fresh Face Semifinalist
Melissa Baxter 17 of Marion is a semifinalist in Teen Magazine and Almay 1992 Fresh Face contest. She appears in the August issue among seven other semifinalists, moving to final judging for a 1000 scholarship trip to New York and a Teen Magazine makeover. The grand prize will be announced in November.
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M Melissa Baxter
Marion
Teen Magazine
Almay
Melissa
New York
Tom Levi a voice for all people
Tom Levi leads Cedar Rapids NAACP youth council, uniting colors and ages to fight racism. The Prairie High senior oversees 25 members who logged 300 hours aiding the elderly, fundraises exceed $1,000, and seek multicultural curricula while expanding local groups nationwide.
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Azette
Om Levi
Cedar Rapids
Levi
Prairie High School
Youth Council
Houston
Nashville
Gloster B
Midwest
College Community
Iowa
Keith Gillis
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Iowa State Baptist Convention
Wendy’s
Your Turn ideas welcome for Youth Plus essays
With a new school year approaching East ern Iowa students, parents and teachers are encouraged to suggest essay topics or submit Your Turn essays for Youth Plus. Submissions in grades 6 and up can be sent to Your Turn c/o Youth Plus The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
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Youth Plus
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Lessons From Barcelona Olympics On Peace And Perseverance
Youthviews reflects on the Barcelona Olympic Games as a beacon of peace amid conflict. It praises hard work, dedication, and the idea that success comes from giving one’s best, not only winning. It highlights underdogs rising and athletes overcoming injuries through determination.
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Barcelona
Staci Dietrich
Iowa Valley
H.S
Marengo
Janet Hayden
Williamsburg High School
Anne Peterson
Kennedy High School
Michelle Stomp
Linn-Mar High School
Meg Wagner
Cascade High School
Sarah Green
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