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GC Senior Center gives out 2020 and 2021 Essay Awards
Submitted by Barb Hagstrom, Glenwood City Nutrition Site Nutrition Program Manager We at the Glenwood City Senior Center are so happy to be finally giving out the 2020 awards to the top three boys and girls for our annual intergenerational essay contest. And to be able to do the 2021 at the same time. We…
Read MoreTwo St. Croix County 4-Hers get scholarships
MADISON — Two St. Croix County youths will receive scholarship from the Wisconsin 4-H Foundations. A record number of exemplary applications were submitted for consideration. Supporters who share a passion for 4—H and the leadership and life skills it teach award scholarship through company and individual endowed funds. The two from St. Croix County are…
Read MoreEM Class of 2021 Salutatorian: Nate Lew
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The salutatorian of the Elk Mound High School Class of 2021 is Nate Lew, the son of David and Susan Lew of Eau Claire. Nate says being named salutatorian is a meaningful way for his academic efforts to be acknowledged. “It means a lot to me because it…
Read MoreElk Mound High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian: Susan L. Marquardt
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian is Susan L. Marquardt, the daughter of Angela and Scott Marquardt of Elk Mound. Susan says being named as valedictorian has been a validating experience for her. “To me, it means that all of my hard work, time and…
Read MoreColfax High School Graduating Class of 2021 Top 10 students
COLFAX — Here are the Top 10 students of the Colfax High School Class of 2021, in order of their class ranking, and their answers in response to a questionnaire sent out by the Colfax Messenger. Brynn Bergeson Brynn Bergeson is the daughter of Tara Bergeson and Loren Bergeson. • Top three favorite high school…
Read MoreElk Mounds holds Class of 2021 graduation ceremony
The 89 members of the Elk Mound High School graduating class of 2021, with family, friends, school staff, and guests surrounding them at the Friday, May 14 commencement exercise. This was Elk Mound’s 101st graduating class. The first class graduated in 1921 with just seven students. More photos of Elk Mound’s graduation will be available…
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GC graduates plan parade
Members of Glenwood City High School’s Class of 2021 will be parading through the streets of Glenwood City Wednesday evening, May 19. The class will assemble at the St. Croix County Fairgrounds with the parade to celebrate their upcoming graduation set to begin at 6 p.m. Vehicles will then drive through the city and end…
Read MoreGC school board approves several new hires
GLENWOOD CITY — Following a closed-door executive session, the Glenwood City board of education reconvened in open session and approved the hiring of several new members to the district’s teaching staff. This came after the board had approved the resignations of special education teacher Amanda Rosenberger, and David Weikel, Family and Consumer Science instructor, earlier…
Read MoreWEDC invests in Elk Mound Area School District for fab lab equipment
ELK MOUND – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced Wednesday, May 5th that the Elk Mound Area School District is the recipient of a state grant to fund new fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities, which will equip Wisconsin students with essential skills for the 21st century’s global economy. Elk Mound Area School District was…
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