Kenzie Alexis Davis is the daughter of Randy Jacks and Stephanie Davis. While in high school, Kenzie participated in choir and was a member of the National Honor Society. She recalls making memories with her friends and staying on top of her grades during her time at WHS.
Ms. Bostian had the biggest impact on Kenzie because she was always there for her and always offered a helpful and listening ear to help Kenzie through many different things.
Kenzie advises others to not procrastinate. Just get everything done and have free time later! If she were to be quoted in the yearbook, she would quote her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and say, "It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."
After graduation, Kenzie will attend State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri to complete the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Congratulations, Kenzie!
Wandering around and most likely not in the correct class is where you could have found Logan Meeker during his time in high school! Logan is the son of Dustin Meeker, Melissa Meeker and Randy Yedlik.
When he wasn’t wandering, Logan participated in cross country, soccer, track, and choir. He lists Mrs. Mairet, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Brown, and Ms. Eakins as his favorite teachers in high school because they always brightened his day and always had a positive attitude.
Logan plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to study business and dental hygiene. He advises underclassmen, “Be yourself!”
Good luck, Logan!
“Long story short, I survived.” Words of wisdom from senior Lillian Holmes. Lillian is the daughter of Adrienne Holmes and Thad Reimer. During high school, Lillian was involved in band, choir, drama, and art club.
Lillian claims she spent most of high school telling Ms. Bostian all the drama. She also says Ms. B was her most influential teacher because she pushed Lillian to do better, even when she didn’t think she could.
Lillian plans to attend DMACC for one year to study psychology and then transfer to Iowa State University. She leaves with this advice: “Don’t procrastinate your homework!”
We wish you well, Lillian!
“Nothing in life is impossible as long as you take that first step!” - a quote that senior Montana Lee-Marie Boline has lived by the last four years at Wapello High School.
Montana is the daughter of Harold and Traci Boline and has been very involved in sports and activities. She has participated in wrestling, football cheer, basketball, softball, volleyball, track, choir, drama, and FFA. Her activities have kept her busy, but she says that FFA has been her life and passion. Montana plans to continue her passion at Kirkwood Community College to study Agricultural Science to start her own swine production business, while also getting her teaching degree to become an ag teacher/advisor.
Jane Bostian, Karin Mairet, and Tammi Edwards have been vital to Montana. She says, “They have made a big impact in my life through high school, if I ever had a problem they knew just the right thing to cheer me up. If I didn’t have them in my life I wouldn’t have been able to make choices and changes in the world.”
Her advice to the underclassmen is “You create your own opportunities!”
Best of Luck, Montana!
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Dawson Tipps says that his advice he would give to underclassmen is to go out for sports. Taking his own advice, Dawson has participated in baseball for three years. He is also a member of the wrestling and golf teams for four years.
Dawson says that Ms. Eakins has been influential in his high school career because “she’s the GOAT!” Dawson even claims that he has spent the most time in Ms. Eakins’ office with a Dr. Pepper in hand.
Dawson is the son of Brian and Amanda Tipps and is still exploring his options for life after high school!
A quote that Dawson lives by is “I wake up and become excellence!”
Be excellent, Dawson!
Olyvia Malone, lovingly referred to as “Lyv”, says that her “Senior year wasn’t baaaaaad!”
Daughter of Jon and Tammi Malone, Lyv is involved in several sports and activities at WHS. She is a two year member of the basketball and golf teams, as well as the drama productions. She is a three year member of the band, a four year member of the volleyball team and FFA, and a five year member of the softball team. Lyv is also a leader of her class as a member of student council, FCA and National Honor Society.
Lyv says she has spent a ton of time in Ms. Eakins office and says Ms. Eakins has been her most influential staff member because “[she] is always there to talk about school work, scholarships, college and my boy problems. She is an amazing listener and she pushes me to become a better person everyday.”
After graduating, Lyv plans to attend Iowa State University to major in animal science.
Her advice to the underclassmen is to not procrastinate!
Congratulations, Lyv!
The Wapello CSD Board of Directors will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Administration Office Board Room. To view the meeting agenda packet, please click on this link: https://5il.co/1tvlp
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The Southeast Iowa Battle of the Books, a reading competition hosted by the AEA for students in grades 4-8, was held virtually this week; Wapello Schools had three teams that participated.
Students in 4th and 5th Grades had to read 15 chapter books for the competition and answer questions about all of the titles in a timed, 100-question test.
5th Graders Abigail Lanz, Audrey Ball, Paisley Shafer, and Kohwyn Knight, and 4th Grader Baylor Lanz were recognized for reading all 15 titles.
The 5th-grade team, "The Blue Bookworms," finished in 4th place. Team members were Abigail Lanz, Audrey Ball, Aaliyah Harding, Karlee Allworth, Kohwyn Knight, and Paisley Shafer.
The 4th-grade team, "The Rapid Reader Girls," placed 11th; team members were Baylor Lanz, Addilyn Strickland, Averie Hammer, and Adeline Bishop.
The 6th-grade team had to read 18 chapter books and also take a timed test of 100 questions. Only 2 team members, Bennett Shutt, and Jonathan Warnstaff, participated and placed 11th. (Two additional members were absent on the day of the competition and were unable to participate.)
After the test, students were able to participate in an interactive Zoom session with the featured author of this year's competition, Roseanne Parry.
Congratulations, Readers! We are proud of your efforts and the way you represented WCSD!
Cristian Tolentino’s time spent repairing Chromebooks at school, helped his success on the eSports team for three years. Cristian credits Mr. Peck as having a huge impact on his high school career by starting the TIES program and encouraging him to play videogames on a competitive level. Mr. Peck also invited Cristian to Disney World where he accidentally broke his collarbone! While at WHS, Cristian also played soccer for one year.
Cristian is the son of Cristina Trillo and he plans to attend Iowa State University to study computer engineering. Cristian also plans to pursue a master's degree at ISU.
Cristian parts with this advice: “If you do it last minute, it only takes a minute.”
We wish you great success, Cristian!
Happy Hero Day LunchBunch!!
We appreciate you all!!
The Wapello Jr/Sr High Daily Announcements for Friday, May 5, are available on our website and mobile app for download. To download today's announcements, click on this link: https://5il.co/1tvl9
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JH Football Meeting.
Soccer, FFA, and Spanish Club were activities you could find Mia Ramirez participating in during high school. Mia was also a member of the National Honor Society. Mia states she spent most of her time during high school “spilling tea” with her friends.
Mrs. Humiston had the biggest influence on Mia during school because, “she is the best and always makes sure all her students understand how important and special they are to her. It means a lot and I will cherish the memories with her forever.”
Mia is the daughter of Jose and Araceli Ramirez. She plans to attend Southeastern Community College for medical coding and billing. She shares this advice with underclassmen, “At the end of the day all you have left is memories so appreciate every moment and get involved in things you usually wouldn’t.”
A quote Mia leaves us with is, “I have to be successful because I like expensive things!”
Go be great, Mia!
Casey Parker Short, the son of Darren and Stephanie Short, spent most of his time at WHS studying, despite being very active in several extracurricular activities. Football, basketball, baseball, golf, and band kept Casey busy. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Casey advises fellow underclassmen, “to do as many activities in high school as you can. Don’t let anybody talk you out of doing something because it’s ‘not cool’ or ‘not fun’; don’t worry about what other people think of you. You’re only here for 4 years - have some fun.”
Casey’s favorite teacher while in school was Mrs. Ungerer because she is the nicest person ever and always has a great attitude. She is always super happy to help you no matter how many questions you ask.
Casey will be attending Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids to study construction management, but he leaves with his favorite quote from Coach Parsons, “DO YOUR JOB!”
Best of luck to you, Casey!
Boys soccer will travel to Highland tonight.
REMINDER!!! Store closes Sunday, 5/7
Flyers will be sent home tomorrow with elementary students!
The Wapello PTO Summer 2023 webstore is now open:
Store Close: 5/7/23
Orders Back: 5/24/23
Thank you for supporting the funds we use to put back into the W.E.S., students and staff! Click on the below link to view the store. 💙💛
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Registration is now open for the Iowa State University Extension and US Soccer Foundation Soccer for Success Camp to be held June 5-16 at the Wapello Elementary School from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Daily. You can scan the QR code below to register. Questions can be directed to Samantha Jamison at ISU Extension and Outreach at 319-523-2371.
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Caleb Ealey, son of Darrin and Kris Ealey, plans to attend Marshalltown Community College to complete the Powerline Technician Program in the fall.
Throughout his high school career, Caleb has been involved in football for four years and wrestling for two years. Mr. Parsons has been one of his most influential teachers because he “Pushed me on and off the football field to make me a better athlete and person.”
Caleb’s advice to the underclassmen is to “Enjoy it while you can.”
Best of luck, Caleb!
“It doesn’t matter what others are doing, it matters what you are doing.” Wise words from senior Carley Maine to the underclassmen. While in high school, Carley participated in softball, football cheer, poms squad, volleyball, and band. While her high school and college classes have kept her busy, Carley says she has spent most of her time working and, of course, hanging out with her friends.
Carley says that Mrs. Marshall is her most influential teacher because, “She is nothing but kind to everyone and is the smartest woman I know.”
Carley is the daughter of Chris and Melinda Maine and plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa - Allen College for the Sonography program.
Congratulations, Carley!
