May 2018 Edition

THE EAGLE

NEWSLETTER www.allenschools.org

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Principal’s Corner .............. 2

Guidance Counselor .......... 4

Prom Info……….………………5

Student Achievements ....... 8

Senior Highlights…………...9

Lunch Menu……………..….10

School Calendar.……………11

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• Academic Awards /

National Honor Society /

Science-Art Showcase

- May 1

• PK - Gr 4 Spring Musical

Matinee - May 3 (2 pm)

• PK - Gr 4 Spring Musical

- May 3 (7 pm)

• Math Contest @ WSC

- May 4

• Seniors Last Day - May 4

• Senior Tea - May 7

• LifeServe Blood Bank

- May 7

• School Board Meeting

- May 8

• Community Clean Up

Day - May 9

• District Track Meet

- May 9

• 5th Grade Fishing Trip

- May 10

• Graduation Rehearsal in

Gym - May 10

• Pre-K & 6th Grade

Graduations - May 11

• GRADUATION - May 12

• Elementary Track &

Field Day - May 15

• EARLY OUT - 1:00pm

- May 17

• Last day for Elementary

- May 17

• EARLY OUT - 1:00pm

- May 18

• Last day for High School

- May 18

• State Track in Omaha -

May 18-19

• Summer School

- May 21 through June 14

• Driver’s Education

- May 21 (approx. start

date)

Kapri L. AndersonKapri L. AndersonKapri L. AndersonKapri L. Anderson

Hailie J. BrentlingerHailie J. BrentlingerHailie J. BrentlingerHailie J. Brentlinger

Madeline C. ConnotMadeline C. ConnotMadeline C. ConnotMadeline C. Connot

Briana M. HingstBriana M. HingstBriana M. HingstBriana M. Hingst

Tanisha A. IsomTanisha A. IsomTanisha A. IsomTanisha A. Isom

Bernard J. KneiflBernard J. KneiflBernard J. KneiflBernard J. Kneifl

Brook L. KrommenhoekBrook L. KrommenhoekBrook L. KrommenhoekBrook L. Krommenhoek

Destina E. Martell Destina E. Martell Destina E. Martell Destina E. Martell

Blake E. McCorkindaleBlake E. McCorkindaleBlake E. McCorkindaleBlake E. McCorkindale

Kiara R. MonteithKiara R. MonteithKiara R. MonteithKiara R. Monteith

Derick R. PetersonDerick R. PetersonDerick R. PetersonDerick R. Peterson

Luis A. RiveraLuis A. RiveraLuis A. RiveraLuis A. Rivera

Jacob E. WilliamsJacob E. WilliamsJacob E. WilliamsJacob E. Williams

Levi A. WoodwardLevi A. WoodwardLevi A. WoodwardLevi A. Woodward

SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER

Co-operative Sports Agreement:

I am writing to you to provide current information regarding a possible NSAA co-operative agreement between Allen Consolidated Schools and Wakefield Public School. For the last three years Allen board mem-bers and administration have held meetings with area schools looking for the best possible partnership for a co-operative agreement that addresses the issues of declining student enrollment and student participation in specific extra-curricular activities. The board committee that has been conducting these meetings is going to recommend to the entire Board of Education that a formal NSAA agreement with Wakefield Public School be voted on at the May Board of Education meeting. The resolution will include the following extra-curricular activities for the 2018-2019 school year: Junior High Football, Junior High Wrestling, Junior High Volley-ball, Junior High Boys and Girls Basketball, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Boys and Girls Golf. If passed, this resolution will be active for two consecutive years.

Highlights of the agreement include:

Team Name: The name for the sport’s teams included in the co-operative agreement will be “Wakefield –

Allen Trojans”. Their title will be used on programs as well as the official name listed on the NSAA resolution.

Team Colors: Maroon, white, and gold will be the official team colors.

Team Uniforms: New uniforms will be purchased for varsity girls’ sports. Costs will be shared equally be-tween the two school districts. Other sports included in the co-operative agreement, will have pur-chased on an “as needed”/rotation basis. Costs will be shared equally.

Wakefield will serve as the Host School as identified on the NSAA resolution.

Each school will provide at least one or two coaches in each sport. (This will accommodate increased stu-dent numbers.)

Head Coaches will be determined by administration from both districts.

Coaching costs will be paid based upon each school’s extra-curricular salary schedule for their coach.

Games of shared sports will follow the Wakefield schedule.

Home games will be played in Wakefield. We are planning to hold games when appropriate in Allen. Single basketball games or possibly a triangular volleyball match may be played in Allen.

Practice will be held in Wakefield; however, Allen facilities will be available and used when appropriate.

Potential and anticipated costs will be shared equally by both districts.

Wakefield’s Student Code of Conduct, Eligibility, and Drug Testing policies will be used for the agreed-upon sports.

Allen and Wakefield believe this co-operative agreement is in the best interest of the district as a whole and for both communities.

We are looking at working together in other areas in addition to athletics. Curricular programs, as well as fine arts activities, will be evaluated annually.

Overall, the desire of each school’s Board of Education is to continue to build positive relationships which benefit both districts and ensure viability for future years.

Regular meetings will be held between the board committees as well as administrative teams to evaluate the proposed co-operative agreements, as well as developing a process for possible expansion to in-clude other areas.

Mr. Michael Pattee, Superintendent

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Non-Discrimination

Policy

It is the policy of the

Allen Consolidated

Schools not to discrimi-

nate on the basis of sex,

handicap, age, race,

religion, marital status,

or national or ethnic

origin in its educational

programs, administered

programs, and all the

related publications.

It is the policy of the

Allen Consolidated

Schools not to discrimi-

nate on the basis of sex

in its educational

programs, activities, or

employment policies as

required by Title IX of

the Educational

Amendments.

Inquiries regarding

compliance with Title IX

may be directed to:

Mr. Pattee,

Superintendent,

Allen Consolidated

Schools,

(402) 635-2484,

or to:

Director of the Office of

Civil Rights, Department

of Education,

Washington D.C.

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

SeniorTea

The 2018 seniors along with their sponsors and admin-

istration will be attending the Senior Tea sponsored by:

FirstLutheranChurch

Monday,May7th

10:00am.

Difficult as it is to believe, the 2017-18 school year is drawing to a close. Hopefully by now, we are all seeing some warmth and sunshine! It has been a wonderful year, and Allen students and teachers have been keeping extremely busy this spring between numerous activities and events. Just since Christmas, we have had students compete and receive honors in academic contests, district music contest, science fair competitions, speech contest, wrestling, basketball and track! We have also re-cently completed our state NSCAS testing, spring MAP testing, and our statewide ACT testing for jun-iors. I would like to point out several important upcoming events here at school. We will be honoring students at the Science Showcase/National Honor Society/Academic Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 1, at 5:45 p.m. in the Allen Gym. We will be starting the evening with a science fundraiser meal from 5:45 to 6:30 pm, followed by NHS Induction at 6:30 pm with awards to follow, and concluding with an open-house showing of student science fair and art projects until 8:30 pm. Please join us in helping to congratulate these students who have worked hard all year and achieved in the classroom! Semester tests will be given on Monday (periods 2, 4, 6, 8, and 1) and Tuesday (periods 3, 5, and 7), May 21-22, 2018. Please encourage your students to be studying, but also to be getting adequate rest during this time. We are also looking ahead to the 2018-19 school year, and students in grades 6-11 have just reg-istered for next year’s classes. By now, parents should have seen and signed the registration request sheet, but changes can still be made over the summer and during drop/add at the start of the school year. Over the summer, I will go through each high school student’s schedule one by one, and do a credit check to make sure graduation requirements are being met. If you have any questions about course requests or requirements, please contact me here at school. I would love to discuss your stu-dent’s schedule and options with you. Allen High School commencement exercises will be held on Saturday, May 12th, at 2 p.m. Our seniors have reached the end of their high school educational career here at Allen, but it is just the beginning of their adult life. Congratulations to seniors, and senior parents as well! We are so excit-ed for them as they embark on this new journey of lifelong learning, and wish them the best in what-ever their futures hold. --Lana Oswald

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Family Educational

Rights and Privacy Act

(FERPA)

Annual notice provided

to parents/guardians

and eligible students of

their rights to inspect

and review educational

records, amend educa-

tion records, consent to

disclose personally

identifiable information

in education records and

file a complaint with the

U.S. Department of

Education.

May 17, 2018 - Last Day Elementary

Semester Tests – Early Out at 1:00 pm

8:15 – 9:05 2nd period

9:07 – 9:57 4th period

9:59 – 10:49 6th period

10:51 – 11:41 8th period

11:43 - 12:33 1st period

12:33 – 1:00 High School lunch

Dismissal time 1:00 for school

(Students may leave when they are finished checking

out on May 18th, but students need to leave and will

not be allowed to come back. If riding the bus they

will have to go back to assigned classroom when fin-

ished checking out and wait until 12:30 to be dis-

missed for lunch.)

May 18, 2018 - Last Day High School

Semester Tests – Early Out at 1:00 pm

8:15 – 9:05 3rd period

9:07 – 9:57 5th period

9:59 – 10:49 7th period

10:49 Students report to the following class-

rooms: 7th - Mr. Bathke / 8th - Mr. Uldrich /

9th - Mrs. Ferris / 10th - Mrs. Murphy / 11th -

Mrs. Beckwith.

Times to clean out lockers, get signatures

from teachers and check out:

10:49 AM - 11:09 AM 11th grade

11:09 AM - 11:29 AM 10th grade

11:29 AM - 11:49 AM 9th grade

11:49 AM - 12:09 PM 8th grade

12:09 PM - 12:29 PM 7th grade

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM optional lunch

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COUNSELOR’S OFFICE

Some important test dates to remember :

*ACT for Juniors & Seniors:

•June 9, 2018 - register by May 4

To sign up for the ACT

visit www.actstudent.org

For free help with

college planning,

contact

EducationQuest

Foundation:

Omaha:

888-357-6300

Lincoln:

800-303-3745

Kearney:

800-666-3721

Scottsbluff:

800.300.3745

Safety / Crisis Information

The Nebraska Department of Educa-

tion is in the process of unifying language for

safety procedures across schools in the state.

The procedures requiring action are called

“Standard Response Protocol” and consist of 4

main actions—lockout, lockdown, evacuate, and shelter. According to NDE, the Standard Response Protocol “is the uniform

classroom immediate response to any incident. Protocol not only enables rapid response determination when an unforeseen

incident occurs but also allows for a more predictable series of actions as an incident unfolds. By standardizing the vocabulary,

everyone immediately involved can understand the response and status of the incident.”

Here at school, we will be practicing drills based on these four actions and discussing ways to improve our response

effectiveness and timing. If you come to school and see a sign on the door, it will give information and indicate the type of drill

being practiced. Please don’t be alarmed, and just know that we are practicing so that we can better protect our students.

Seniors . .. Borrow wisely for college!!

Review these tips before you decide how much to borrow in student loans:

◊ Borrow only what you need, even if it’s less than the amount offered in your award letter.

◊ Try to use your student loan money only for tuition, room and board, books and fees. Get a part-time job during

college to pay other expenses.

◊ Apply for financial aid each year you attend college by completing the FAFSA.

◊ Continue to look for scholarships while you’re in college.

◊ Keep track of your student loan debt throughout college at nsids.ed.gov.

To learn more, read the EducationQuest Blog article: “Student Loan Refresher” and see the “Paying for College” section at Educa-

tionQuest.org.

May “T0 Do” List

Seniors

• Apply for student

loans, if necessary.

• Register for new-

student orientation

at your college.

• Start a list of dorm

room essentials.

• Get a summer job to

help pay for college

expenses.

Juniors

• Register by May 4 for

the June 1 ACT.

• Register by May 3 for

the June 2 SAT.

• Continue campus

visits.

• Get a summer job

and save for college.

How to prepare for your freshman year of college

Visit the College Students section at EducationQuest.org for tips to help you prepare for your freshman year of college. You’ll

find information on these topics:

⇒ Achieving academic success

⇒ How to manage your money.

⇒ How to select a major.

⇒ What to expect your freshman year of college.

For an idea of what college might be like, check out the EducationQuest Blog article at EducationQuest.org.

Juniors… here’s your summer to-do list

◊ Narrow your college choices to three or four by the time school starts. If you haven’t already, schedule a campus

visit to your top contenders.

◊ Become familiar with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Beginning October 1, 2018, you and

your parents can complete this form to apply for college financial aid.

◊ Update your Activities Resume at EducationQuest.org. Include extracurricular activities, honors, awards, and part-

time jobs.

◊ Look for scholarships. Check out ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org for Nebraska-based scholarships, and pay

attention to scholarships seniors have received.

◊ Find a summer job to help pay for college expenses. Ask prospective employers if they offer education assistance

programs.

For more details, see Selecting a College at EducationQuest.org.

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SPECIAL

EDUCATION

Allen Consolidated

Schools ensures

that a free appro-

priate public edu-

cation is available

to all children with

disabilities from

birth through the

high school year in

which the student

reaches 21 years of

age, including

children who have

been suspended or

expelled from

school.

HANDICAPPED

CHILDREN’S

ACT

Allen Consolidated

Schools requests

your help in locat-

ing handicapped

children. The

school implements

the Federal Handi-

capped Children’s

Act (PL 94-142)

and

Nebraska Statute

which guarantees

a free appropriate

education pro-

gram for all chil-

dren between

birth and 21 years

of age.

If you have stu-

dents or know of

any young person

who meets criteria

please contact the

Superintendent's

Office.

(402) 635-2484

Attention all Allen alumni!Attention all Allen alumni!

We are in the process of putting together a board or banner that honors all past valedictorians, salutatori-

ans, and students who scored 30 or higher on the ACT test. Our goal is to be as accurate as possible based

on our records as well as yearbooks that we have on hand, but we are missing some years, and we believe

that not all ACT data were kept in student files in the distant past.

Please call Lana Oswald at (402) 635-2484 or email at laoswald@allenschools.org.

We have updated these forms - if you have any corrections or additions please let me know!

Thank you!

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23 members of the Allen FFA Chapter attended the 90th Annual Nebraska State FFA Convention, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The mem-

bers participated in the Ag Expo, Career Fair, and attended multiple leadership workshops and convention sessions. They were able to con-

nect with various colleges from across the state, visit with the top agricultural companies across the country, and listen to various State FFA

Officers speak about leadership.

The Allen FFA Chapter also had several members compete at the State Convention.

Extemporaneous Speaking – Ben Chase

Farm and Ranch Management – Katie Bathke, Ben Chase, Cassidy Thomas, Levi Woodward

Welding – Jarod Lund, Isaac Verzani, Wyatt Verzani

Ag Science Fair – Joe Grone, Cheyenne Keil, Skyler Rahn, Ashley Kraemer, Wyatt Verzani, Cole Woodward, Makaya Johnson,

Cassidy Thomas, Alyssa Boese, Levi Woodward, Katie Bathke, Jarod Lund

Ag Science Fair State Champions Ag Science Fair State Champions Ag Science Fair State Champions Ag Science Fair State Champions –––– Joe Grone, Cheyenne Keil, Skyler Rahn, and Wyatt Verzani Joe Grone, Cheyenne Keil, Skyler Rahn, and Wyatt Verzani Joe Grone, Cheyenne Keil, Skyler Rahn, and Wyatt Verzani Joe Grone, Cheyenne Keil, Skyler Rahn, and Wyatt Verzani

Ag Science Fair State Runner Up Ag Science Fair State Runner Up Ag Science Fair State Runner Up Ag Science Fair State Runner Up –––– Ashley KraemerAshley KraemerAshley KraemerAshley Kraemer

Ag Science Fair 3Ag Science Fair 3Ag Science Fair 3Ag Science Fair 3rdrdrdrd Place Place Place Place –––– Cassidy Thomas Cassidy Thomas Cassidy Thomas Cassidy Thomas

Allen’s FFA Advisor is Mr. Josh Batenhorst.

Drivers Education will begin

approximately May 21, 2018 with

Mr. Cliff Wiseman as the Driver’s

Education Instructor.

All students who would like to take Driver’s Ed

must be age 14 by May 21, 2018 to qualify.

The charge is $210 per student that attends Allen and $260

for a student from another school district.

This fee must be paid BEFORE classes begin.

There is a sign up sheet in Stephanie’s office.

Please call the school with any questions.

(402) 635-2484

ElementaryTrack&FieldDay

The K-6 Track & Field Day will be held

Tuesday,May15from 2:00-3:15pm

at the football %ield.

K-6th grade students will be participating.

Hope to see you there!

NECC Academic Contest

Levi Woodward - 1st place - Government

Blake McCorkindale - 1st place - Welding

Cole Woodward - 2nd place - Small Engines

Kobe Kumm - 4th place - Algebra

Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Winter Nebraska

Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic

All-State award Recipients!!

∗ Boys Basketball - Noah Carr and Brogan Jones

∗ Speech - Ashley

Kraemer

Family and Friends,

Please join us and help the

Pre-school and 6th grade

classes celebrate their

transition into Elementary

and Jr. High.

When: May 11th, 2018

Time: 2:30 PM

Where: Allen Schools Gym

Summer School will begin on

May 21st and will run through

June 14th.

Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm

- Monday - Thursday-

District Music Contest Results

Band 2, 2, 1 / Chorus 2, 2, 1

Solos:

Kiara Monteith - 2 / Diana Rivera - 2 / Katie Bathke - 2 / Destina Martell - 2

Duets:

Kiara Monteith & Hunter Riffey - 2 / Katie Bathke & Alyssia Strivens - 2

The 2017-18 annuals are on sale,

the cost of will be $30 with your name

or $25 for one with no name.

You can purchase an annual from any

annual staff member or by calling the

school at (402) 635-2484.

Allen Annual Staff members: Jacob Ander-

son, Alyssa Boese, Noah Carr, Maddy Con-

not, Brock Floyd, Josh Grone, Bri Hingst,

Summer Jackson, Heidi Johnson, Brogan

Jones, Brook Krommenhoek, Lukas Oswald,

Diana Rivera, and Libby Whipple. Dear Parent,

We would like to use an app called “REMIND” to relay band and music information to students and

parents and avoid using the school ADT system which notifies ALL parents in the district. We are hoping to

cut down on the number of ADT calls that people receive, but still share important information with parents

and students. The information can come via text messages, mobile app notifications, or email, depending on

how you choose to join, and your cell number and/or email is NOT seen by anyone else—you supply it, but it

remains hidden within the program. PLEASE BE AWARE that if you change cell numbers or email addresses,

you will need to rejoin the remind group.

The way it works:

TO GET TEXT NOTIFICATIONS: Join by text: Participants text a unique class code to a Remind phone number. For U.S teachers, the Remind number is 81010. For example, if you wanted to join jazz band with the class code @42ggfd, you would text @42ggfd to 81010. You'll get a response with more instructions. Join online: Visit remind.com/join and enter the class code along with your mobile phone num-

ber. You'll get text notifications at the number you entered.

TO GET MOBILE APP NOTIFICATIONS: Download the mobile app for iOS and Android devices

and create a new account (or log in if you already have one.) To join a class, tap the + by Classes

Joined and either join with your class code or search for your class. You'll automatically get app

notifications.

TO GET EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS:

Join online: Visit remind.com/join and enter the class code and your email address. Join from your inbox: Send a blank email to “code@mail.remind.com”. If the class code was @42ggfd, for example, you'd send a blank email to 42ggfd@mail.remind.com. (You would NOT put the @ at the beginning of the address.) You'll get a response with more instructions.

There are THREE groups that you can join – you may join only one or multiple groups, you just need to

follow the steps above for each class you which to join. The codes for those classes are:

Thank you so much for your support!

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Be a Volunteer! Becoming a school volunteer can

be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Sharing a spe-

cial talent, reading a book to a student, assisting the school librari-an, helping to put up an interesting

bulletin board for the classroom teacher, or helping chaperone on a field trip are all ways that one can

serve as a school volunteer. Volunteers are made up of par-

ents, grandparents, business peo-ple, retirees, high school students, and other community members. They can volunteer on a regular basis or on special occasions. If you would like to volunteer

please call the school at (402) 635-2484.

Do you have a child who will be

4-years-old by July 31, 2018?

If you do, it is time to start thinking

about Preschool.

The 2018-2019 school year will be our seventh year

of preschool in Allen.

Although it seems like all play, preschool also offers certain

benefits to children to experience. These experiences include

helping to boost cognitive and motor development, enhanc-

ing social skills, and increasing independence.

A preschool education helps build a foundation of learning

that will follow your child into her/her school years.

If you would like to enroll your child in preschool for the

2018-2019 school year, please call the school for

information. (402) 635-2484

Prospective Preschoolers for 2018-19 are:

Landri Anderson, Maxsen Ankeny, Bryon

Eisenhauer, Paisllie Erwin, Luke Garrad,

Joe Kinzey, Liberty Schroeder,

Paxton Peterson, and Elsie Wortman.

Class Code

HS Band/Choir (Grades 8-12) @kf2e2

JH Music @47de6b

Jazz Band @42ggfd

LOSTandFOUND!

Theschoolhasan

accumulationofmanyitemsinour

lostandfound.Atablewillbeput

outatthespringconcerts,andwill

alsobeavailablethelastweekof

school.Itemsnotpickedupwillbe

donatedafterMay25,2018

Academic Awards

National Honor Society Induction

Science & Art Showcase

Monday, May 1, 2018

We are beginning at 5:45 P.M. with a

free-will donation fundraiser meal put

on by the science department, with

NHS Induction at 6:30 P.M. followed

by Academic Awards. Science Fair &

Art projects will be set up throughout

the gym for people to browse during

mealtime as well as after the Awards

Ceremony in an open-house format

until 8:30 P.M. Come and see what

they've been up to--we are blessed

with amazing kids here in Allen and it

will be a great night to celebrate their

academic achievement.

2019 SENIOR PICTURES

The school needs two colored billfold size portraits or a digital photo copy of each 2019 senior for senior class

composites.

These need to be taken with a plain background.

The copies are due by January 5, 2019.

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Results of the Northeast Nebraska Junior Academy of Sci-

ence Regional Science Fair at Wayne State College

On April 6th sixteen students from Allen Consolidated Schools present-

ed their science projects at the Northeast Nebraska Junior Academy of

Sciences Regional Science Fair at Wayne State College. The students

performed very well with four of the 12 state science fair qualifiers and

both alternates to attend the state science fair conducted their science

research at Allen Consolidated Schools. State qualifiers that conduct-

ed their research at Allen Consolidated Schools were Katie Bathke,

Jasmine Galvin, Cole Woodward, and Levi Woodward. Katie and Jas-

mine are juniors in high school and qualified for the state science fair

for the second year in a row, while Levi Woodward, a senior, qualified

for the state science fair 3 out of 4 years. Cole a freshman qualified for

the state science fair a second time as he went to the state science fair

as a 7th grade student. Alyssia Strivens and Makaya Johnson won blue

ribbons and were selected as the alternates to attend the State Science

Fair. The Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences State Science Fair will

be held on April 19, 2018 at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Complete

results of the regional science fair are listed below.

Junior Division:

Brody Floyd: Red Ribbon

Joe Grone: Blue Ribbon

Jalen Jackson: Red Ribbon

Sarah Papke: Red Ribbon

Makaya Johnson: Blue Ribbon, selected as the Alternate

to attend the state science fair

Kaleb Kumm: Red Ribbon

Ty Krommenhoek: Red Ribbon

Skyler Rahn: Red Ribbon

Senior Division

Ashley Kraemer: Red Ribbon

Wyatt Verzani: Red Ribbon

Cole Woodward: Blue Ribbon Selected to attend the state science fair.

Josh Grone: Red Ribbon

Alyssia Strivens: Blue Ribbon selected as the alternate to attend the

state science fair

Katie Bathke: Blue Ribbon selected to attend the state science fair

Jasmine Galvin: Blue Ribbon, selected to attend the state science fair

Cassidy Thomas: Red Ribbon

Levi Woodward: Blue Ribbon, selected to attend the state science fair.

Congratulations to

Katie Bathke

for being selected as one of

the top science projects at

the 2018 Greater Nebraska

Science & Engineering Fair

in Nebraska City. Katie is

one of two research stu-

dents selected to attend the

International Science &

Engineering Fair in Pitts-

burgh, PA. This year

GNSEF was extremely

competitive with 43 senior

high projects from across

the state and many of these

projects Katie competed

against were done at the

University of Nebraska

Medical Center.

Good Work, Katie!

Levi Woodward Qualifies for

National Science Competition

On April 20, 2017 thirty of

Nebraska top high school projects com-

peted at the Nebraska State Science fair

at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Allen

Consolidated schools was represented

by Cole Woodward, Levi Woodward and

Katie Bathke. During the competition

the judges are instructed to find the top

projects that should be sent to national

competition. This year Levi Woodward

finished in the Top 10 in the Senior Di-

vision of the Nebraska Junior Academy

of Science State Science Fair qualifying

him to present at the AJAS / AAAS Na-

tional Science Symposium in Washing-

ton DC in February of 2018.

Good Work, Levi!!

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Briana Marie Briana Marie Briana Marie Briana Marie

Hingst Hingst Hingst Hingst

Briana’s parents are Matt and

Denise Hingst. Her favorite food

is pizza. Her favorite class is

Physics and her favorite subject

is Art.

Bri’s favorite book is The Fault

in our Stars by John Green, her

favorite movie is Finding Nemo.

Bri’s favorite song is “Every

Little Thing” by Carly Pearce.

Bri’s greatest memory from her

time at Allen Consolidated

Schools was Senior PE class with

Mr. Wemhoff.

Briana plans to attend Wayne

State College after graduation,

majoring in Elementary Educa-

tion with an endorsement in

Special Education.

When Bri was asked if she could

change one thing, what would it

be and why? She answered, “I

would have paid more attention

to my grades and be more orga-

nized during high school”.

When asking Bri who her role

model is she replied, “My par-

ents are my role models because

they always push me to do my

best academically and in sports.”

Hunter Troy Hunter Troy Hunter Troy Hunter Troy

RiffeyRiffeyRiffeyRiffey

Hunter’s parents are Heather

Cole and Adam Riffey. His fa-

vorite food is ice cream.

Hunter’s favorite class is Anat-

omy and his favorite subject is

Science. Hunter’s favorite

book is Of Mice and Men, his

favorite movie is The Fault in

our Stars, and his favorite

song is “100 Years”.

Hunter’s greatest memory

from his time at Allen Consoli-

dated Schools was being in

Mrs. Kneifl’s room during 3rd

period.

Hunter plans to attend Wayne

State College to major in coun-

seling.

When Hunter was asked if he

could change one thing, what

would it be and why? He an-

swered, “I would want to re-

start from 9th grade and

achieve better goals for my

future and pay more attention

to my grades.”

Hunter’s role models are his

parents and his grandma Car-

ol. “They have taught me valu-

able lessons to help me be in-

dependent.”

Kapri Lynn Kapri Lynn Kapri Lynn Kapri Lynn

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Kapri’s parents are Michael

and Kenna Anderson. Her

favorite food is pizza, her fa-

vorite class is Choir & Band,

while her favorite subject is

Science. Kapri’s favorite book

is the Divergent series her fa-

vorite movie is The Avengers,

and her favorite song is

“Heaven” by Kane Brown.

Kapri’s greatest memory from

her time at Allen Consolidated

Schools was the trip to San

Antonio.

Kapri plans to join the 185th

Refueling Wing Air National

Guard after graduation. She

also plans to attend Western

Iowa Community Tech, then

transfer onto Iowa State Uni-

versity.

When Kapri was asked if she

could change one thing, what

would it be and why? She an-

swered, “I would have wanted

to stay in sports so I could be

in shape and get scholarships.”

Kapri’s role model is her mom.

“She’s always there when I

need her and she has helped

and taught me a lot of things.”

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Tanisha Ann Tanisha Ann Tanisha Ann Tanisha Ann

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Tanisha’s parents are Shawn

Isom and Teresa Isom. Her fa-

vorite food is ice cream, her fa-

vorite class is Medical Terminol-

ogy while her favorite subject is

Science. Tanisha’s favorite book

is In Cold Blood and her favorite

movie is The Maze Runner, The

Scorch Trials, and her favorite

song is “My Milkshake”.

Tanisha’s greatest memory

from her time at Allen Consoli-

dated Schools was being in

Mrs. Kneifl’s room during 3rd

period.

Tanisha plans to attend Western

Iowa Community Tech and

study to be a Veterinary Assis-

tant.

When Tanisha was asked if she

could change one thing, what

would it be and why? She an-

swered, “I would have changed

my ways in 9th grade and stud-

ied harder.”

Tanisha’s role models are both of

her parents. “They have taught

me to achieve goals and be inde-

pendent.”

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Bernard’s parents are Bernard

and Rebecca Kneifl. His favor-

ite food is softshell tacos. His

favorite class is shop and his

favorite subject is Auto Me-

chanics. Bud’s favorite book is

Tex and his favorite movie is

Fast and Furious. Bud’s favor-

ite song is “Workin’ On” by

Colt Ford.

Bud’s greatest memory from

his time at Allen Consolidated

Schools was when they played

ball tag on the playground.

Bud plans to attend Northeast

Community College and study

mechanics.

When Bud was asked if he

could change one thing, what

would it be and why? He an-

swered, “I would pay more

attention and give more effort

in school. I would have also

participated in school events”.

When asking Bud who his role

model is he replied, “Richard

Lacy.”

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Destina’s parents are Cory &

Tiffany Hergott. Her favorite

food is cheese balls. Destina’s

favorite class is Art & Science

and her favorite subject is Sci-

ence. Destina’s favorite book

is Biscuit, Clifford the Big Red

Dog, her favorite movie is The

Lion King, and her favorite

song is “Lips of an Angel”.

Destina’s greatest memory

from her time at Allen Consoli-

dated Schools was when a semi

tire hit the school bus on the

way back from career day.

Destina plans to attend Wayne

State College, majoring in

Criminology and minor in Psy-

chology. Destina also plans to

join the National Guard to be-

come a Military Police (MP).

When Destina was asked if she

could change one thing, what

would it be and why? She an-

swered, “I would change wait-

ing until the last minute to do

things that impact my life.”

Destina’s role model is her

mother. “She is strong, inde-

pendent and bullheaded just

like me.”

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