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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Homecoming

  Homecoming preparations are underway for the 2015 school year. This year the parade theme is Super Hero/Comic Books and the dance theme is "Under The Sea"

The King and Queen Candidates are

Alex Becthold, Brady Johnson, Jacob Lindgren, Marcel Confer, Devin Druivenga, and Nicole Graham.

The Class representatives are:

        Juniors: Ally Focht and Charlie Truka

        Sophomores: Vivian Baucom and Austin Houston

        Freshmen: Savanna Moffett and Matt Truka

The Flower Girl is Addie Peterson and the Crown Bearer is Nolan Case.
  The Homecoming Pep Rally and Coronation will be held on September 24^th at 7:00 PM. The parade is September 25^th at 1:30 PM and the game against the Essex Trojans starts that evening at 7:00 PM.

Balloons for Homecoming

  The High School Cheerleaders will be selling balloons at the Homecoming game to be released at the time of the first touchdown. Cost will be $2.00 each and can be found on the home side concession stand.

Homecoming Parade Entries

  Homecoming is next week, Friday September 25^th. All commercial parade entries should contact Jody Druivenga in the Elementary Office at 829-2171 so that your entry can be listed in the Homecoming program. The “Kiddie Parade” is always a popular part of the parade. There are three categories for the “Kiddie Parade” – Vehicle, Pet and Costume. All students in 6^th grade and below are encouraged to participate and show their enthusiasm and pride in support of our Vikings! Sign up for the “Kiddie Parade” will begin at 12:30 PM in front on John Wenstrand’s shop on Main Street. All entrants should be checked in prior to 1:15 PM. The Homecoming Parade begins at 1:30 PM.

Junior Class Magazine Sales

  The Junior Class Annual Magazine Fundraiser is underway. All members of the junior class are selling magazines subscriptions and renewals. We appreciate your continued support of this fundraiser and the proceeds will assist the juniors in planning the 2016 Jr/Sr Prom. Please contact the school at 829-2162 if you are interested in purchasing a subscription and are not contacted by a junior class student.

Viking/Viqueen Designs

  On October 10^th the High School Cheerleaders will be painting Viking or Viqueen designs on driveways for $20.00 each. Please sign up and choose a design at the Homecoming game or talk to any High School Cheerleader.

Southwest Iowa College Fair for Area High School Students and their Parents

All area high school students and their parents are invited to learn more about their college options at the Southwest Iowa College Fair on Monday, September 21 from 6:30-7:30pm and September 22 from 9-11am. The fair will be held at the Shenandoah National Guard Armory, located at 583 West Ferguson Road. 

  Representatives from over 50 colleges, universities, service organizations, and military branches will be in attendance. The purpose of the program is to give high school students and their parents an opportunity to discuss admission requirements, housing, financial aid, scholarships, internships, and specific majors.

  The program is free and open to the public. This college fair is hosted by the Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling and the Corner Conference School Counselors. Stanton juniors will be attending the college fair with Mrs. Mainquist on Tuesday morning.

Stanton Trash Bag Fundraiser

Fall is rapidly approaching! We still have a supply of trash bags for sale for all of your fall leaf collection needs. The bags are of great quality. Sizes available are 15 gallon, 39 gallon and 55 gallon and are $10.00 per roll. Please contact the elementary office at 829-2171 if you are interested in purchasing trash bags.

ATHLETICS

Viking Football

  The Vikings opened up district play last Friday night in exciting fashion--returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown! The Viking's offense struggled at times against a tough CAM team, but fought hard to keep the Cougars out of the end zone. Statistically the 2 teams were about even on offense and defense, but it was Stanton's special teams play that made the biggest difference on the scoreboard. The team will need to continue to show improvement in all areas of the game as they travel to Malvern tonight to take on an undefeated East Mills. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Viqueen Volleyball

  On Thursday, September 10^th, the Viqueens traveled to College Springs to take on the Rebels of South Page. The junior varsity squad came out strong and won their match with scores of 21-7 and 21-14. The varsity squad came away with a conference win with game scores of 25-11, 25-7 and 25-4. On Saturday, the Viqueens competed in the Shenandoah Tournament. The Queens had 2 wins and 2 losses in pool play which put them in top four of the nine teams in the tournament. The Viqueens lost both of their matches in the championship bracket to place fourth for the day. On Thursday, September 17^th, the team will travel to Farragut for a conference match with the Nishnabotna BlueDevils. The Queens have a busy week next week as they with travel to Corning on Monday, September 21^st to take on Southwest Vally and then they turn around to travel to Tabor on Tuesday, September 22^nd to play Fremont Mills.  Both matches will begin at 5:30 with junior varsity taking the court prior to the varsity match up. On Saturday, September 26^th, the varsity team will travel to Bedford for the Bedford tournament.

JV Football

  The JV team opened their season at home vs Falls City Sacred Heart. The team struggled to hang onto the ball early, giving Falls City the ball on our own 8 yard line in the first series and the ball got lose on the second series in their end zone for a touchdown. The defense played well for the first game of the season, giving up 22 points after the initial 14. The offense will show improvement as they work getting more repetitions on the fundamentals in practice. The JV team will be back in action next Monday night in Stanton vs Essex. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

Junior High Volleyball

  The junior Viqueens traveled to Clarinda on Thursday, September 10^th  for a match against Clarinda Lutheran/South Page. Team one won one game and lost one game (11-21 and 21-14) and Team two won both of their games (21-15 and 21-8). The squad will travel to Hamburg on Thursday, September 17^th take on Nishnabotna’s junior high squad. Next week, the team travels to Tabor for a 3:45 match with Fremont Mills and on Thursday, September 24^th, we will host Bedford. The games on the 24^th will be held in the Viking Center with a start time of 4:00 pm. We appreciate your continued support!

'Vikes For Life' Platoon Steak Supper

  In celebration of community service rendered and platoon points earned through other various activities ranging from academic grades to increases in weight room performances, the winning platoons and highest point-getters enjoyed steak, potatoes, chips, and watermelon at coach Grebin's house. A very large, team-engineered bonfire was ignited for roasting marshmallows. The entire varsity football team joined later for some s'mores and a few games in the backyard. There were still enough coals to roast marshmallows Sunday afternoon and a few fun memories that will last.

GUIDANCE

Wendy's High School Heisman Award

-Deadline-October 2

-Eligibility is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2015–2016 academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate in at least one school sponsored sport.

-Go to wendyshighschoolheisman.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior High Youth Group

  On Sunday September 20^th from 6:00-7:30 PM Senior High Youth Group is starting new at the Covenant Church. This new ministry will give senior high students an opportunity to grow deeper in their relationships with God. Contact Pastor Matt with questions of either Jr or Sr high,  (712) 592-3488.

REC Job

  Southwest Iowa REC has an opening for a part-time Janitorial position at its Stanton office located at 415 Broad Ave. We are looking for a responsible individual at least 16 years old that is able to work independently and is detail-oriented. This position is approx. 4 hours per week. Please apply in person. Southwest Iowa REC is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Trick or Treat on the Trail

  Stanton Betterment Association’s 9^th Annual Trick or Treat on the Trail will be held on October 31^st from 3:00-5:00 PM. They are in need of candy, groups to pass out candy, hayrack ride helpers and approximately 400 little goblins. To sign up or for further information, call Jacque Bates at 829-2814 or email her at batesjnb@myfmtc.com. No dogs please.

JHUG & CYO

  JHUG & CYO  members and families will kick off the year on Sunday, September 27^th, at the Rod Hart Pond. Fishing will begin at 4:30 PM and hot dogs and bonfire around 6:00 PM. Please bring a side dish and a lawn chair (hot dogs will be provided). Bring a friend and join the fun!!

Covenant Women’s Food Sale

  Be sure to stop by the Covenant Women’s Food Sale at Rick Johnson’s building, 1^st building south of the Senior Center on September 25, Homecoming.

Stanton Booster Club Homecoming Tailgate

Supper

  The Stanton Booster Club will be having a tailgate supper on Friday, September 25^th, in the High School Lunchroom from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. They will be serving:

Ribeye Steak Sandwiches & Hamburgers-Meal includes baked beans, potato salad or chips, dessert & drink! Cost is $7.00 for Ribeye meal and $5.00 for Hamburger meal.

COMING EVENTS

Friday, 18^th            7:00-High School Football at East Mills, There

Monday, 21^st         90 Minute Late Start

                  4:00-Junior High Football with Essex, Here

                  5:30-High School Volleyball at SW Valley, There

                   6:00-JV Football with Essex, Here

Tuesday, 22^nd        3:45-Junior High Volleyball at Fremont-Mills, There

                   5:30-High School Volleyball at Fremont-Mills, There

Thursday, 24^th       4:00-Junior High Volleyball with Bedford, Here, (Viking Center)

                   7:00-Homecoming Pep Rally and Coronation

Friday, 25^th            11:20/11:30-Early Dismissal

                              1:30-Homecoming Parade

                   5:00-Booster Club Tailgate Supper

                   7:00-High School Football with Essex, Here

Saturday, 26^th        ShenFest Parade

                              9:00-Bedford Volleyball Tournament

Monday, 28^th         90 Minute Late Start