Chef Ray of Concordia Language Villages mentors Danny Patch as he cooks “Fire on the Mountain.” Kyle Schiro is in the background.
Jack Pearson entertains the crowd with musical instruments and stories during the Frosty Fest at Indus School.
Students participate in a broomball game in the Indus arena during the Frosty Fest at Indus School.
Frosty Fest, a midwinter event sponsored by Indus Student Council and Indus Community Education, provided an entertaining evening for the community Jan. 22.
Included in the festivities were entertainment by musician and storyteller Jack Pearson of the Twin Cities, food prepared by Indus ProStart students, along with Chef Ray of Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji and Indus Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Lois Lewis, and outdoor recreation such as broomball, skating, and cross-country skiing.
On the menu were “Snow on the Mountain,” a shredded chicken and rice dish topped with various vegetable and fruit condiments, as well as “Fire on the Mountain,” which was chicken and vegetables prepared with a sauce “Mongolian-style” over butane burners and served over rice. The latter dish was the most popular choice because it was cooked by Indus ProStart students on the spot and they made the sauces for the menu, assisted by Chef Ray. Student Council students worked with admissions, setup and serving.
Chef Ray also spent three days working with ProStart students during the week, helping them to plan and perfect their menu for the upcoming Sysco Invitational Cookoff in February, according to Lewis.
Pearson, who had performed during an afternoon assembly for elementary students, brought a variety of musical instruments to the evening performance and even took on requests for songs such as “I’m My Own Grandpa!”
The weather cooperated for some outdoor fun with a brisk game of broomball in the arena, and for others skating or skiing at the end of the evening.
Indoor activities were planned by students, as well, for those who didn’t want to brave the outdoor temperatures.
Falls students named to ICC dean’s list
The following International Falls students were named to the Itasca Community College dean’s list for fall semester 2014.
Straight “A” average (4.0 grade point average) – Michael Coffield; High Honors (3.50-3.99 GPA) — Deanna Hernandez, Chelsea LaVigne, Rachel Miles; and Honors (3.25-3.49 GPA) – Gjavenis Johnson.
Johnson named to LSC dean’s list
Wilson Johnson, of International Falls, was named to the Lake Superior College dean’s list for fall semester 2014.
To be recognized on the dean’s list, students must meet the following eligibility criteria: complete nine or more credits; complete 100 percent of their attempted credits; achieve a grade point average of at least 3.5; are in good academic standing.
Area students named to UMD dean’s list
The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its dean’s list for fall semester 2014.
Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
International Falls students include Tyler Bernard, Zachary J. Dahlin, Courtney Klow, Cory Netland, Jesse Skogstad, Joseph A. Toninato and Bailey F. Vollom.
Littlefork students are Allison Fairchild and Karli Little.
Nault graduates with honors
Tylyn Nault, of International Falls, received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, during 2014 winter commencement ceremonies.
Bruess named to dean’s list
Morgan Bruess, a senior business administration major, was named to the dean’s list at Monmouth College for the fall 2014 semester.
She is the daughter of JoDean and Steven Bruess of International Falls.
To make the dean’s list, students needed to achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for the semester while carrying at least three credits.
Bernard named to dean’s list
Bailey Bernard, of International Falls, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth.
Bernard is majoring in nursing.
Dean’s list members have achieved a 3.75 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale.
Students honored for scholastic achievement
International Falls students received honors from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, for attaining high grade point averages during the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year.
Kathleen E. Klow and Nicholas J. Riley were recognized with Honors.
Full-time undergraduates who earned GPAs of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to those with grade point averages from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition is accorded to those with grade point averages from 3.50 to 3.74.
Kostiuk named to honor roll
Colin Kostiuk was named to the “B” Honor Roll at St. Thomas School for the second quarter.
