Iowa-Grant High School
February News
Regional Academic Decathlon Contest
On Friday, January 11, nine Iowa-Grant students competed in the Regional Academic Decathlon contest at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
Decathletes take multiple choice tests in art, music, social science, science, economics, literature, and mathematics. They also have to write an essay, prepare a speech, and sit down for a seven minute interview.
Even though Iowa-Grant was the smallest school in attendance, we won several awards. Annie S. was 3rd place in speech and 2nd place in interview. Nathan D. was 1st place in speech. Brylie W was 3rd place in interview. Way to go, Panthers!!
Olivia L named Panther Pawesome and joins the 1,000 Point Club
Her coaches agree that Liv is one athlete and teammate they are glad they don't have to compete against. We are fortunate to have her as a Panther! She is a quiet team leader and usually her actions speak for her leadership. She is driven to stay focused on doing well both academically and on the court. In fact, this is a personal goal she makes each year. She is a well-rounded player and contributes to the team by taking on any role needed. Mrs. Simon added that as a coach of hers you can count on Olivia to play with focus and determination.
To be recognized in the Panther Pawesome profile is an extremely well deserved honor for Livvy not only as an athlete, but as a student here as well. She is an awesome young lady who brings a quiet level of confidence, pride, and commitment to anything she is involved in. She is a top notch student athlete who leads by example. She is serves on Student Council and volunteers her time to make our school a better place. Her talent, dedication, desire, work ethic, and humble attitude are not only displayed on the court or playing field, but are replicated in the classroom, where she goes above and beyond most expectations that teachers set. It is students like Livvy that make a teacher’s job much more enjoyable, fun, and stress-free!
Her willingness to go the extra mile, set the bar high for herself, and put in the extra effort and needed time will not only pave her way to success in athletics beyond high school, but will also build the foundation for her to create, follow, and achieve any goal, dream, or accomplishment she so desires as her educational path continues beyond Iowa-Grant.
It is truly amazing to realize that there have only been two other individuals who have attained such an honor scoring a 1,000 points here at Iowa-Grant. How unbelievable is that? When you consider the number of athletes, male and female, who have stepped onto the basketball court in a Panther jersey, it’s phenomenal! Livvy scoring her 1,000th point on Tuesday night was a monumental moment here at I-G and is one that will be thought about and treasured for many years to come. Her overall athletic ability and personal standards have resulted in many, many awards over the years not only in basketball, but also volleyball and softball. We are all looking forward to the next year and a half as those accolades and accomplishments in all sports, hit even higher levels. We wish her good health and great memories as she continues her high school career. Thank you Olivia, for being Panther Pawesome and letting us celebrate you!
Annual Honors Choir
On Saturday, January 26, three IGHS students joined other talented high school choir students from our conference for the annual SWAL Honors Choir. These students receive a selection of challenging music and spend just a few days preparing for a performance. They also get to work with other choir teachers from the conference as well as a distinguished guest director. They put on an excellent concert on Saturday afternoon!
Pictured (L-R): Isabelle H., Allyson C., & Elly L.
$500 Donation from Exxon Mobile Educational Program/Friendly Place
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019, 08:30 AM
Iowa-Grant High School Gymnasium
February Quote
“February - the month of love..?!!
No wonder the shortest one in the calendar.”
― Dinesh Kumar Biran