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Full name: Jace Layne Henderson
Nickname: Jacer
Parents: Josh Henderson and Jodi Henderson
Activities at MVAOCOU: Football, Wrestling, Track
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Sports and friends
A favorite memory from high school: The district track meet my junior year that we qualified in 11 events to go to state track
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Making state in wrestling the first year I went out for it and also making state in track
Three words that describe yourself: Hardworking, determined, easygoing
Plans after graduation: I plan on attending the University of Augustana to play football.
Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, golfing, and watching sports
Favorite food: Steak and potatoes
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Volkswagen Jetta
What advice would you give to younger students? Don't take high school for granted. You never know what day will be your last so look at every day as an opportunity to get better.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would go to Bora Bora with friends or the Ozarks because there are so many cool golf courses down there.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a NFL superstar.
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Full name: Ava June Kovarna
Nickname: Aves
Parents: Linda and Bill Kovarna
Activities at MVAOCOU: Softball, volleyball, golf, FFA, BPA
What will you miss most about being a Ram: My classmates and teammates
A favorite memory from high school: When I hit my first homerun in Kingsley
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Making it to sub-state in softball my junior year
Three words that describe yourself: Athletic, talkative, and funny
Plans after graduation: Go to college for elementary education
Hobbies: Golfing, fishing, shopping, softball, hanging out with family and friends, and watching Vampire Diaries
Favorite food: Either tacos or chicken alfredo
What kind of vehicle do you drive? A red Ford Focus
What advice would you give to younger students? Be involved in school, pay attention in class, and go out and have fun
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Hawaii
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? An OB nurse
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Full name: Makynlee Marieta Yockey
Nickname: Mak
Parents: Sherrie and James Yockey
Activities at MVAOCOU: Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Softball, FFA, Class Officer
What will you miss most about being a Ram: My sports teams and the memories I've made with them
A favorite memory from high school: When Mr. Collins took our Human Body Systems class to a cadaver lab
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Getting to substate in softball and everything my basketball team has done.
Three words that describe yourself: Funny, outgoing, and athletic
Plans after graduation: Go to college, continue playing basketball and softball, and major in social work
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, sports, and watching movies
Favorite food: Chicken alfredo
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Silver Ford Fusion
What advice would you give to younger students? Enjoy it because it goes fast!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Maine
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher
By Sara Rosener
Mrs. Hallowell and I will be going to Des Moines on Friday, January 24 for the "Know Your Constitution" Contest. This is a contest for students in Iowa to take with the guidance of their history teacher. The goal is to learn more about the Constitution. First, we completed a 50 question multiple choice test about the content of the Constitution and how to apply it to different situations. Then, I wrote a 700 word essay about the Supreme Court case, State v. Burns, and related it back to a given situation. After that, Mrs. Hallowell submitted the papers and we waited to hear back with the results. A few weeks later, she received an email that I had been selected as a finalist! Now, we are invited to attend a lunch with one hundred other finalists and their teachers. At the lunch, five of the finalists will be randomly selected to receive a scholarship awarded by the Iowa State Bar Association. We are excited to attend the lunch and are hoping for the best!
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Elizabeth is an exchange student from the Czech Republic, living with Marla & Aaron Kollbaum in Anthon. She has been a student at MVAOCOU since school started in August. We enjoyed having her as a part of our school and will miss her 2nd semester when she returns to her high school to complete her education. Best of luck Elizabeth!
Full name: Elizabeth Ryger
Nickname: Ella, Beth, Bety, Liz
Parents: Jan Ryger and Jirina Rygerova
Host parents: Marla and Aaron Kollbaum
A favorite memory from high school: My favorite memory from high school was probably the writing classes, it was my favourite class, it was calm, funny and I truly enjoyed it. Outside of school, it was probably hanging out with my friends and sleeping, OH OH and eating, I love these things.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Making it to America, the application for a Visa took like 10 years out of my life.
3 words that describe yourself: Empath, happy, sleepy
Plans after graduation: Graduate in Czechia, go to university in Germany and become a lawyer.
Hobbies: I could say something fancy like that I ski, dance, and other things, but guys, I just sleep.
Favorite food: I love almost everything, but probably one of the traditional Czech foods.
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Volkswagen
What advice would you give to younger students? School is not as bad as you may think, yeah it's not the dream, you probably won't miss it, but people make it truly special.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Probably back to Japan and America, I'll miss your plastic cheese.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a police officer, in the horse department, I do not know why, now I definitely know that office is good for me, at least it is not cold, and I won't get bodyslammed by somebody (but people are psychos, I'll be on my toes), it is a win-win.
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Full name: Luther Cameron
Parents: Lucy and Adam Cameron
Activities at MVAOCOU: Football (9-12), Baseball (9-10), Track (9-12)
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Seeing friends at school every day
A favorite memory from high school: Beating East Sac in football freshman year
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Making it to state track
Plans after graduation: Obtain a business degree
Favorite food: Chili
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2013 Ford F-150
What advice would you give to younger students? Try different activities
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a NFL player.
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Full name: Trista Ohlmeier
Parents: Shawn and Mindi Ohlmeier
Activities at MVAOCOU: Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Student Council, Student Council Exec, Class Officer
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Playing sports
A favorite memory from high school: Going to the Morningside Greenhouse with my agriculture class
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Placing third at state my sophomore year for the high jump
3 words that describe yourself: Athletic, competitive, dependable
Plans after graduation: Go to college with an undecided major
Hobbies: Playing sports
Favorite food: Pasta
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2006 Impala
What advice would you give to younger students? Get out of your comfort zone and meet new people. Take the opportunities that are given to you and make good memories that you will remember forever.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Hawaii
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A lawyer
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Full name: Zane Russell Redenius
Nickname: Zaner
Parents: Bill and Susan Redenius
Activities at MVAOCOU: Football
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss my friends, how nice our school was, and the teachers.
A favorite memory from high school: My favorite memory is my senior year football season or just having fun. All of the moments I remember are my favorites to be honest.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: I'm proud of getting as far as I have in this school.
Three words that describe yourself: Fun, rowdy, loving
Plans after graduation: I plan to either go to trade school or go work on pipelines. After that I would like to go be an underwater welder.
Hobbies: Derbying, football, making people mad
Favorite food: Chicken bacon ranch wraps or dad's smoked pork
What kind of vehicle do you drive? I own two vehicles: my daily is a 2006 LBZ Duramax and the other one is a Town and Country minivan because why not?
What advice would you give to younger students? Don't slack off and mess around in school. Do your best and get out of there.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Montana or Greece
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was younger I wanted to be a welder just like my father.