Bert Dahl strives to untangle a puzzle with another student during a Region 8A leadership training seminar at Sanford Center in Bemidji.
Indus sophomores were invited to a “TEAM-UP” Student Leadership Seminar sponsored by Region 8A of the Minnesota State High School League Dec. 11 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. Five students from Indus attended.
Schools from around the region came to hear Craig Hillier, noted leadership speaker, talk about skills to help students become better leaders.
During the seminar, students participated in a variety of fun and inspirational activities which Hillier used to drive home points about leadership. He also worked with students to help them determine their personality profile and how to understand people with personalities different from theirs.
Sophomore Bert Dahl thought Hillier was “awesome and funny,” and said what he learned would “help you understand other people and how to work together.”
The training gave insights into “what kind of person you are,” according to Holger Olesen, who also attended.
The training stretched the “comfort zones” of the students, since they were challenged to work with students from other schools and not just stay with students from their own school.
Other students attending included Autumn Myers, Austin Stavish and RogAnne Wolden.
Rainy River Community College Foundation announces academically based scholarship awards for the 2015-16 academic year.
“Top of the Class” $3,000 renewable scholarships are awarded to high school students having a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, on a non-weighted scale. Students maintaining a 3.25 cumulative grade point average at RRCC will have the $3,000 award renewed for a second year.
“Academic Achievement” $2,000 scholarships are awarded to qualified students in our target area having a 3.0 to 3.499 cumulative grade point average, on a non-weighted scale.
The pool of funds for these scholarships is limited. Awards will be made in order of response. This offer expires Feb. 1. Award offers have been mailed to qualified students in target areas.
“Investing in student success and our community’s future through scholarships and college development” is the mission of RRCC Foundation. Formed in 1983, the Foundation awards more than $130,000 annually.
In addition to the Top of the Class and Academic Achievement scholarship awards, many other scholarships are available ranging from $200 to $3,500 and are awarded based on submitted scholarship applications. Students with a 2.0 grade point average or higher are encouraged to apply. One application covers all scholarships available through the Foundation and can be found at www.rainyriver.edu. Those interested in donating to or starting a new scholarship can contact Barb Fisher at 285-2213.
A weekly snapshot of exciting and challenging events at Falls High School.
Holiday GeomeTree
Timm Ringhofer’s FHS geometry classes have created a holiday tree decorated with geometric shapes they have been studying.
Plane geometry is about flat shapes like lines, circles and triangles … shapes that can be drawn on a piece of paper.
Solid geometry is about three dimensional objects like cubes, prisms, cylinders and spheres.
The GeomeTree gave students an opportunity to demonstrate their new knowledge and deliver some holiday cheer.
Physical education
goes bowling
The physical education department at FHS has developed a great working relationship with Timber Pins bowling alley. Students are learning the value and enjoyment of lifetime activities and bowling has been an excellent addition to their curriculum.
Students are instructed on strategy, etiquette, scoring and delivery of the ball. Many of the new bowlers are eager to learn more about the sport and join the new high school bowling team, coached by John Sandberg.
Sandbag pallets
put to use
Several of George McDonald’s FHS wood shop classes have used the spring flooding for a holiday project. The wood from the sandbag pallets has provided the raw material.
The students (sixth and eighth graders) cut the planks into various lengths, then assembled them into a holiday tree. Students will then paint each tree in a way that captures the spirit of the season.
This recycling project helps to ease the memories of the extensive flooding and should be a lot more fun placing in the yard than sandbags.
