Carrie Mineck Wins Regional MTNA Vocal Competition
Carrie Mineck of Cedar Rapids won first place in the MTNA regional vocal division at the Lincoln Nebraska event on January 11. As one of seven regional winners she advances to the MTNA national convention in Milwaukee on April 5. she studies voice with Karla Goettel.
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Carrie Mineck
Penny
David Mineck
Cedar Rapids
Music Teachers National Association
Lincoln
Neb
Carrie
MTNA
Milwaukee
Karla Goettel
Eagle Scout Nathan Nelson Earns Honor in Manchester
Nathan Nelson 14 earned the Eagle Scout rank at a Court of Honor January 12 at First Lutheran Church in Manchester. He is son of Ken and Marion Nelson and a West Delaware High School freshman in Troop 33. He has 24 merit badges, is an Order of the Arrow ordeal member, and completed an Eagle project laying out campsites and installing hookups at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
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Manchester
Nathan Nelson
First Lutheran Church
Nathan
Ken
Marion Nelson
West Delaware High School
Order of the Arrow
Arrow of Light
Delaware County Fairgrounds
Washington High Drama to Present ER Emergency Room
Washington High School's Drama Department stages ER Emergency Room a Chicago set comedy at 8 p.m. January 23 24 and 25 in the school auditorium. Tickets cost 3.50 for adults 2.50 for students with activity tickets and there are reserved seats via the Washington ticket office at 398 2429.
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Washington High School
Washington Ticket Office
Chicago
Cinderella
Children's Theatre of
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson High School
Prince
Shawn Kelley
Sara Burkle
Janara Kellerman
Jefferson
Hamm Earns Diamond Key Award for Forensics Coaching
Kate Hamm a speech and English teacher at West High School and forensic coach received the Diamond Key Award from the National Forensic League for promoting leadership and speaking excellence under her direction students have earned over 17000 points through local state and national tournaments Hamm is a charter member of the National Debate Coaches Association.
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Iowa City
Kate Hamm
West
National Forensic League
Hamm
National Debate Coaches Association
Escaping Fear and Drug Use Among Teens At Kennedy High
An essay discusses teen drug use and its harms, asking why youths seek escape and how friendship and grades suffer. It notes many struggle to admit problems and points to roots like peer pressure and fear. The piece also previews Cinderella at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High with showtimes and ticket price.
Thinking of a career at 14
Mark Parks, 14, an eighth grader at Wilson Middle School in Cedar Rapids, weighs career paths including Air Force combat security police, college law enforcement training, firefighting, and possibly forest ranger. He values excitement, family support, marriage, and a move to Colorado for mountains, seeking a fulfilling life over high earnings.
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Mark Parks
Air Force
Colorado
Wilson Middle School
Cedar Rapids
Your Turn Essay Topics for Youth Submissions
The Gazette announces new Your Turn topics for middle and high school readers. Suggested prompts invite essays up to 400 words on presidential elections, advice for candidates, threats to Iowa’s environment and individual impact in society. Submit to Youth Plus Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Youth Plus
the Gazette
Box
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Youth views on career paths and staying in Iowa
Respondents weigh staying in Iowa versus moving to other regions. Some favor the East Coast or Arizona for opportunities, others value Iowa's education. Plans include majors in business or computer programming, with some citing world travel or proximity to loved ones as factors.
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Amy
Kennedy High School
East Coast
Arizona
Syes
Andrea Stibal
Mike Kopish
Sherry Farmer
Starmont High School
Mike Bockenstedt
Keista Maher
Clear Creek-Amana High School
Tony Wetten
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