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In this issue
Follow FPS on Twitter ............................... front cover
CPR Training in Health Class ................... front cover
Waldron News ...................................................... 2-7
Valentine’s Day in Kindergarten .....................2
101st Day in Kindergarten ..............................2
GSRP Preschool Makes a Quilt ......................3
“Take Your Medicine” ......................................3
Zollipops Arrive at Waldron .............................4
Scholastic Book Fair .......................................4
Spring is in the Air ...........................................4
SOAR ..............................................................5
2nd Graders meet Maple Syrup ......................5
Reading Gives You Super Powers .................5
March is Reading Month .................................6
Drawing us in One Book at a Time .................6
PTA Carnival Highlights ..................................7
Third Grade Field Trip .....................................7
Is Your Child Eligible for Free Preschool? ................8
Band Headlines .........................................................9
High School News ............................................. 10-15
Congratulations Coach of the Year .............. 10
National Hall of Fame Inductee ................... 10
Holocaust Memorial Center Field Trip ......... 10
BPA State Leadership Conference .............. 11
SkillsUSA Michigan Championships ............ 11
Blue Eagles 7289 Robotics .......................... 11
Student of the Month .................................... 12
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Grant ........ 12
RISE ............................................................. 13
Renaissance Rewards ................................. 13
Writing for Publications Class Poems ..... 14-15
FHS 2019 Top Ten Students ............................ 16-17
From the Superintendent ...................................... 18
Class of 2019 Graduates ....................................... 19 Phone Directory & 2018 Board of Ed. Meeting Schedule .....................................Back cover
CPR Training in 9th Grade Health ClassCPR is part of the Health Class curriculum. As a follow-up to what is taught in
class, Mr. Bradley works with the Fowler First Response team to schedule a mock
emergency where the students have to react and put what they have learned to work.
CPR is preformed, a 911 emergency call is made, and an emergency team is
dispatched. Here are a few photos from the event on April 11:
#fowlereagles
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A Valentine’s Day to remember in Kindergarten! submitted by Mrs. Werner In February Mrs. Werner’s Kindergarten students enjoyed
special guests, Mr. & Mrs. Cunningham, who came in with
a venison and Valentine Day cookies as part of their
Valentine’s Day celebration. It was fun to see the children
asking for second and third helpings. They seemed to really
appreciate the visit! Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Cunningham.
On March 25, 2019, we celebrated our 101st Day of
Kindergarten this year by having a “101 Dalmatian Day!”
It was a fun day filled with puppy shenanigans! We made
Dalmatian headbands and spent some time celebrating
throughout the day with the other kindergarten classes. In
our classroom, students counted out 10 groups of ten mini
chocolate chips (plus one more!) and added them to
pudding to make Dalmatian Pudding. What a fun day!
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GSRP Preschool Makes a Quilt The GSRP Preschool started this quilt in January. Graph
paper was used to plan the pattern. Then the fabric had to
be cut out. Each piece needed to be sewn together on the
sewing machine. The kids were in charge of taking off the
pins that were used to hold the material together, and they
pushed the button to back stitch which keeps the quilt from
unraveling. The teacher was in charge of pushing the floor
pedal which makes the sewing machine go. When the top
was all together, the bottom blue material was placed on the
rug, the white batting was placed on the blue material, and
then the top of the quilt was laid on top. Safety pins held all
3 layers together while the class quilted around the Eagle,
and “tied” the rest of the quilt. Once the edges were tucked
in and sewn on the machine the quilt was completed. This
is the fourth Eagle Quilt to be in the silent auction for the
schools carnival in March.
With the end of the school year fast approaching, please
be sure to take care of your school lunch balances. You
can easily pay your lunch account on line at
www.sendmoneytoschoo.com.
“Take Your Medicine”
The Middle School Drama Club performed “Take Your
Medicine” on March 8th and 9th on the Waldron Cafeteria
Stage. Rachel Epkey played a grumpy head nurse at an
unorthodox private hospital where two old men, played by
Grace Piggott and Kylie Spicer, roomed together as
patients. Liam O’Hare portrayed a visitor, skittish at the
sight of blood, who was mistaken as a doctor. Laughs
abounded when the head nurse kept fetching him for
operations and procedures. The comedy featured a host of
crazy patients (Megan Hufnagel, Candis Myers, and
Cooper Koenigsknecht) from the sychiatric ward that kept
the nurses and orderly (Aubrey Epkey, Natalie Thelen,
Faith Boyd, and Amber Epkey) on their toes and the
audience in stitches.
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tudents at Waldron Elementary and Middle School
were treated with a special surprise…Zollipops!
Zollipops are a special sucker that actually cleans
your teeth! They can also reduce the risk of tooth decay.
Zollipops and Zaffi Taffy were invented by 12-year Alina
Morse. Her candy is now sold all over the world! Thank
you Alina for donating enough candy to our school to make
sure that every student and staff member could try your
candy! All students were also given a buy-one-get-one free
coupon. Two lucky students from each class were awarded
a certificate for a free bag of Zollipops or Zaffi Taffy.
Everyone at Waldron Elementary and Middle School loved
these special treats!
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair took place the week of
April 15 – 19. Thank you to everyone who visited the
book fair.
It's that time of the year and Mrs. Werner’s Kindergarten
students are off and planting-- learning about how plants
and trees grow. Here, they are experimenting on their very
own, how their plants will grow in the light verses in the
dark. The children love the chance to dive into dirt! And
bonus, it's in a learning manner!
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SAFE ORDERLY ACCOUNTABLE RESPECTFUL
It was a SOAR Celebration at Waldron early in March.
Students were allowed to use the SOAR tickets they
earned to purchase items from the SOAR store. Items
included candy, chips, t-shirts, hats, and toy items.
Grand Prize winners for
MARCH:
Carla, Ava, Jadyn,
Aubrey, and Rachel
The Capital Area Humane Society visited Mrs. Epkey’s
second grade classroom with Maple Syrup.
This year’s theme of March is Reading Month “Reading
Gives You Super Powers; Be a Super Reader!” Staff and
students dressed up as their favorite super hero to kick off
March is Reading Month. Everyone felt empowered to
read.
Be a Super Reader!
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Waldron Elementary and Middle School had a
“super” time during March is Reading Month. All of the
learning and reading activities involved all the
“superheroes” in our lives. Some of these heroes were real
people in our lives, some were from the past, and others
were make-believe characters. The month was kicked off
with a superhero skit written by our very own Marin Pline
and the characters were played by our teaching staff. Each
classroom completed a variety of activities that centered on
reading and superhero fun. The students enjoyed
researching and reading about heroes, reading minute
competitions, buddy reading, decorating their classroom
doors, creating artwork to display in the hallways, and lots
of extra reading. Furthermore, the entire school was
involved in weekly superhero trivia and special dress up
days to promote our heroes. The students even earned a
superhero movie due to their SOAR behavior. The students
of Waldron Elementary and Middle School also challenged
their superhero minds by attending a STEAM Assembly.
This assembly allowed the students to learn about science
and math using hands-on activities. There were several
stations that the students could choose from like a music
maker, creation stations, and a 3D printer. As you can see,
March was a month of reading, learning, exploring, and
fun! We can’t wait to see what next March has in store!
Students earned popsicles from Mrs. Pung and a Pajama
Day for reading 4,300+ minutes during March is Reading
Month! Great job!
--Frank Zappa
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Thank you to everyone for working so hard to make it a
great day for everyone! Your support of our staff, kids, and
community are greatly appreciated! The day consisted of a
bounce house, games, tattoos, and a silent auction.
This spring, the Third graders at Waldron were able to
attend a field trip to the Capitol and the Michigan Historical
Museum. Third grade social studies centers on the history
of Michigan. Students were delighted to be able to
experience first-hand what they had been learning all year.
They were able to revisit how Native Americans lived,
Michigan becoming a state, as well as the mining,
lumbering, and automotive industry that built the
foundation for our state’s economic success. At the
Capitol, students learned how our government works,
incorporating the 3 branches of government. It was an
exciting day for all!
Michigan Historical Museum
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The Clinton County Preschool Programs are a collaboration
of school districts and community-based providers who
offer state (GSRP) and Federally (Head Start) funded
preschool services for low to moderate-income families.
Children must be 3 yrs. old on or before Sept. 1 to be
eligible for Head Start.
Children must be 4 yrs. old on or before Dec. 1 to be eligible
for GSRP,
if your child is 5 yrs. old by Sept. 1 they are not eligible for
these programs.
Family income is one key factor in determining eligibility
for GSRP and Head Start Programs. To be eligible for Head
Start family income is equal or less than 100% FPL. To be
eligible for GSRP family income is equal or less than 250%
FPL. The federal poverty guidelines are used to evaluate
family income. Refer to the chart shown below.
Preschool is awesome!
Enroll your child today.
Great Start Readiness Program & Head Start
Serving children ages 3-5 years old
Federal and State Funded Evidence Based Curriculum Child Screening and Assessment Home Visits Parent/Teacher Conferences Certified Teachers Transportation Available at Some
Locations Licensed by the State
Why is preschool so important? Research shows that children who attend high-quality preschool programs are more likely to:
Read proficiently by 3rd grade Graduate from high school Attend college Earn higher incomes
Preschool prepares children for kindergarten, 3rd grade, and beyond.
APPLY ONLINE For more information visit
www.clintonpreschool.org or call (toll free) 1-855-644-7735 to complete
An intake application. *Must meet program qualifications to enroll.
Serving children in the
following areas:
Bath Community School
DeWitt Public Schools
Fowler Public Schools
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
Pewamo-Westphalia Schools
St. Johns Public Schools
Full Day or
Partial Day (available in
limited locations)
Play gives children a chance
to Practice what
they are Learning. -Mr. Rogers
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his winter the members of the Fowler Bands
participated in multiple festivals, competitions, and
performances. In February the 6th grade band gave
the world premiere performance of a new piece for band by
a Michigan composer. Earlier in the month, the 5th grade
band traveled to Grand Rapids to enjoy a performance by
the Grand Rapids Symphony. The 7/8th grade band
performed their MMEA Band Festival program both here
at home and away in Fowlerville before a panel of
judges. Similarly, the high school band had a home and
away performance of their MSBOA Band Festival
program, held this year in Perry. In addition to full band
performances, three high school students also competed in
the MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival. Wade Hufnagel,
Lauren Schafer, and Logan Kramer all earned medals at
districts with Lauren and Logan continuing to earn medals
at the state festival.
7/8 th Grade
Band perform
at MMEA
Clinic.
Congratulations to Logan Kramer and Lauren Schafer on
their performances at the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble
Festival on March 16.
With a grant from the FPS Education Foundation and an
additional grant from Home Works Tri-County Electric,
Mr. Roorda was able to purchase a new Tuba for the HS
Band. Marisa Snyder is pictured here playing the new
instrument.
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Wed., May 1 ........... (5-8) Lugnuts game Mon., June 3 .......... (5-8) Michigan Adv. Trip
Wed., May 15 ......... 4th Gr Instrument Fittings Sun., July 28 .......... (HS) Parish Parade
Mon., May 27 ......... Memorial Day Services Aug. 2 – 5 ............... (HS) Band Camp
Wed., May 29 ......... (5-12) Spring Concert
5th Grade attend Grand Rapids Symphony
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Congratulations to Coach Nathan
Goerge for being selected as the
Associated Press Division 4 Coach of
the Year. Coach Goerge led the Lady
Eagles to 17 wins, grabbing the
Division title and making a run for the
State. This was the Eagles best run in
20 years.
Good job Ladies and Congratulations Coach!
Long time Fowler coach, teacher, and Athletic Director
Steve Spicer will be inducted into the National High School
Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame
this summer. Mr. Spicer will be inducted at the 2019
National Convention in Bismark, North Dakota on June
25th. Coach Spicer coached JV Basketball as well as
Varsity Baseball, but was known across the state for
coaching football. As the head coach of the Fowler
Football program he had a record of 201-49-1, while
winning two state championships. He has previously been
inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches
(MHSFCA) Hall of Fame in 1988, the Michigan High
School Coaches Association (MHSCA) Hall of Fame in
1999, and the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame in
1999.
On February 27th, the ninth grade English classes visited
the Holocaust Memorial center in Farmington Hills, MI.
This was an unforgettable experience for the students,
which is detailed in the following responses.
Ayla Thelen, “I learned that 1.5 million children died
during the Holocaust. It made us think of all the intelligence
and contributions to the world we lost.”
Sara Travis, “I really felt bad for all of the families and
people that died. I had a great experience, and I hope to go
back some other time.”
Trey Bierstetel, “I learned that the gas chambers were filled
with Zyklon B. Zyklon B was poured into the chambers
from the top, and as the crystals hit the air, they vaporized.
It took over 20 minutes for anyone to die this way.”
Ben Schafer, “I felt the most important part to see was the
videos of all the Jews being killed. I felt this was important
because visualizing this scene put it into reality for me and
showed me how barbaric the Holocaust really was.”
Savanah Martin, “Anger flooded me as a learned about all
the bystanders who could have helped.”
Caleb Kohagen, “I was surprised to learn that sometimes
over 150 Jews were stuffed into one train car.”
Emma Halfmann, “My most memorable impression was
the story about Irena Sendler saving 2500 children. It shows
what a single person can do with dedication.”
Jayden Bedaine, “I was surprised to learn the memorial had
one of the saplings of the chestnut tree Anne Frank looked
at each morning.”
Wade Hufnagel, “"When you know better, you do better" is
a quote that shows the more you know about the Holocaust,
the more ways you can try to prevent one in the future.”
Ava Webster, “An important lesson I learned was to be kind
to one another and don't be a bystander. Stick up for people
because it can make a big difference.”
In a world
where you can be anything,
be kind.
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This past March, seventeen BPA members
attended the State Leadership Conference in
Grand Rapids, MI. Students competed in their
designated events and participated in various
activities including a formal dinner and dance. Top
qualifiers at the State Conference were:
Brooke Epkey (Prepared Speech): 8th place
Jacob Rademacher (Prepared Speech): 7th place
Kayla Schafer (Advanced Word Processing): 8th place
Logan Van Ells (Extemporaneous Speech): 8th place
Abby Wohlfert (Medical Office Procedures): 8th place
Riley Goerge, Mia Riley, Brittney Rudat, and Kayla
Schafer (Administrative Support Team): 3rd place.
Brittney Rudat placed 2nd in Advanced Word
Processing and will be competing at the National
Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California in
May.
The SkillsUSA Championships
are competitive events
showcasing the best career and
technical education students in
the nation. Contests begin
locally and continue through the
state and national levels.
Joe Feldpaush competed,
through Eaton RESA, against 5
students at Regionals
advancing to State competition
where he competed against 9
students and achieved a
rating for Extemporaneous
Speaking. Congratulations!
Blue Eagles Robotics Team placed 17th after qualifiers at
the Jackson District Event, and then they placed 10th at the
Lansing District event which qualified them for State
Competition. The Lansing District event was the first event
the team was able to be a Captain of an Alliance.
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Fowler High School is proud to be participating in
Z92.5 The Castle’s Student of the Month program.
Each month a FHS Senior will be featured on the radio as
well as on Fowler Public Schools website and Facebook.
Student of the Month is a chance to recognize an individual
who has excelled in and out of school. Students are
nominated by FHS Teachers based on character,
responsibility, behavior, maintaining good grades or
improving on grades, participation in and out of class,
respect, setting a good example, etc.
Tune in to Z92.5 each month to hear the Fowler High
School Student of the Month!
FHS Student of the
Month for February
was Katelyn Weber.
Katelyn is a Senior.
She is on the
President’s List at
LCC with a 3.9 GPA,
along with have a 3.7
GPA at High School.
She has also received
her Certified Nursing
Assistant license in
Allied Health year 2
program.
Katelyn is involved in SADD, Links, National Technical
Honors Society, and NHS where she is Vice President. She
volunteers at different school activities on a regula basis,
and at No More Sidelines, Hazel Findlay,m Vacation Bible
School, and the Parish picnic at her church.
Her most influential staff member is Mrs. Lewis. “She is a
teacher that takes pride in her lectures, along with going
above and beyond for her students to understand the content
that is presented. In the past, math was one of the most
complicated subjects for me until I had Mrs. Lewis in 8th
grade and beyond.”
Katelyn is planning to study nursing, but is undecided on a
college. Her goal is to be on a unit of neonatal intensive
care or oncology.
FHS Student of the Month for March was Daniel Esch.
Daniel is a Senior. He has been an athlete all four years
while maintaining above a 3.7 GPA, is in the Top Ten, and
complete the MTA while in High School.
Daniel is involved in Track and Field, National Honor
Society, and Quiz Bowl. His most influential staff member
is Mr. Buhr. “Mr. Buhr had originally sparked my interest
in the sciences, which quickly became my favorite subject”.
Daniel is planning to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in
Neuroscience at Central Michigan University, and go on to
become a physician’s assistant.
Congratulations Daniel, Student of the Month for March
2019.
Mr. Roorda was the recipient of a $2000 People Fund
Grant from HomeWorks Tri-County Electric to go
towards the purchase of a new Tuba for the High School
Band. Great job Mr. Roorda! Thank you Tri-County!
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Students who met the expectations of Respect Integrity
Strive and Empathy (RISE) while in hallways, cafeteria,
library, restrooms, parking lot, and attending events at
school, earn poker chips. Poker chips are put in a container
to be drawn for a chance to play Plinko. Plinko chip winners
get to take their chance at winning gift cards for Subway,
Gas, Pizza, Biggby, etc.
The Plinko board was hand made by Riley Goerge and
Jonathon Hannahs under the guidance of Industrial Arts
Teacher Mr. Kleimola.
In March, Renaissance members
had the opportunity to select a
ticket and scratch it off. They
recievd the prize that was
revealed.
Students were also able to participate in “Work On Those
Grades”. To participate on Work On Those Grades,
Students signup with a partner and they each have to either
raise their GPA by .1 or maintain a 3.8 GPA or higher and
cannot have an “E”. There were 32 students, 16 groups,
that received goodie bags.
In April, members took part in an Easter Egg hunt. The eggs
were filled with candy and some prizes.
There were 19 seniors who received an award for being on
Renaissance all 4 years of high school. These awards will
be handed out at Senior Awards Night. A final reward, for
all members, will be handed out before the end of the year.
Thank you to everyone who donates, Cindy and Kim (High
School office) for their assistance, and to all who volunteer
to make this program available for the kids.
Students in Renaissance
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The following Poems were composed by students in Mrs.
Hughey’s Writing for Publication Class.
Young, Joyous, and In Love by Tony Piggott
The crisp summer air meanders its way through my nostrils A serene battle of water on land in the background Her hand gently fitting into the fleshy grooves of mine Time stopped its ever-constant march for a few moments that night Night consumed us in its peaceful darkness Blades of grass softly brushed against our bare feet The night animals sang a lullaby fit for a king that night I was flooded with the most beautiful orchestra of senses imaginable There was no worry within a lifetime of either of us All our fears quietly left us in those cherished hours We laid against the thick, soft rope of the low-hung hammock Her long hair smoothly ran across me We stayed there and released every story we could think of A time that will stamp its importance in my brain All of the most cheerful and lovely elements at our disposal We were young, joyous, and in love
Beach Day by Leah Wieber
The sun beat down on our pale backs Ocean waves splashed the seashore Our fingers ground grains of sands Our eyes looked into the blinding sun. Our feet touched the freezing water And without a moment of hesitation Like children running to a toy store, we were swimming into the infinite sea We stood no chance against the immense force of the waves With every ripple the crystal blue waves scraped up against the Ocean floor The bruises and scratches were insignificant to how much fun we were having Our mothers called us in But we did not listen, the ocean was our new home The sun began to set And the horizon of pink and orange caught our attention
We trotted out of the salted water With one last goodbye we touched the never-forgotten sea I can still hear the pounding of the waves against the shore If I close my eyes I can picture the sunset The bitter taste of salt lies in my mouth And I can still smell the salt water in my hair How I wish I could re-live the day That made me feel the most alive The day where all my worries were trivial And my happiness was unforgettable
Free Fall by Jena Epkey
It was a cool summer night. I had just finished eating a fruity and juicy popsicle
at a park laden with wood chips that were displaced by the energetic children before me.
It was just me and my dad.
The wood chips crunched underneath my feet as I ran giddily over to the worn out swings.
My hands began to smell like an old penny. Laughter erupted from my mouth--pure happiness.
I looked up into the white, puffy clouds and wondered what it would be like to touch one.
I kicked my feet up as high as I could until I could see
the top of the church. In the air, I felt a rush of adrenaline and freedom
knowing my dad was right begind me if I fell. I wish I could re-live this moment with my dad.
Joy Within Pain by Grace Boak
Optimism is the runner smiling, Although before the race she is worried,
stomach knotting, hands sweating, mind dreading. During the race, her muscles are burning,
legs like rocks, neck cramping, lungs collapsing. After the race, she is exhausted.
Acid creeps up her tongue; all feels numb, but she is thankful, enthusiastic for an able body to support her
and teammates who lend a helping hand. Whether she is in first, third, or tenth place whether she earns gold gleaming medals
or the simple pleasure of knowing she can start and finish the race strong,
optimism is finding joy within pain.
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It All Ended Where It Began by Kalani Koenigsknecht
It all ended where it began. Watching the black jerseys play the red,
Smelling the aroma of excitement all around, And having the tingling, almost numb feeling in my legs.
It all ended where it began. Feeling the rush of air as I sprint down the hall,
My heart starts to feel like a floating feather, I am here to make history. It all ended where it began.
My legs are vibrating and my hands feel heavy. I force my legs to loosen as I warm up.
The bumpy leather on the ball brings my heart to ease. It all ended where it began.
The clock starts and we make mistakes. My opponent gets lucky with every shot.
Where is the fire and intensity I once knew? It all ended where it began.
Halftime comes and what I see is not pleasing--Anger. Was the moment bigger than what some could handle?
I clench my fists and I feel my nails dig into my hands with a sharp pain.
It all ended where it began. 16 minutes is all I have left.
We have the flaming fire and tough intensity. Slowly, I see the yellow dots begin to change.
It all ended where it began. Buzzing rings throughout the gym, Tears begin to roll from my eyes,
Salt is on my tongue and I wish it wasn't. It all ended where it began.
I shake the hands, each sweaty and wet. At that moment, I suddenly realized-
-It all ended where it began.
Popcorn by Gabe Myers
I like caramel popcorn It smells sweet
Caramel popcorn has a brown color When you eat it, your hands get sticky
Caramel popcorn crunches when you eat it It is so yummy to eat!
Who I Am by Christi Spitzley
I have tread forest and field. I have wandered through the depths of rivers. I have been tossed by the waves of freshwater seas. I have felt the rough bark of a tree, and I have heard its moan as it falls. I have wandered through a gym. I have smelt the rust of the bar. I have heard the gentle thump of a basketball. I have smashed a volleyball to the floor. I have bled and sweat with a team, and I have tasted victory. I have shoveled through manure. I have filed my nails on eggshells. I have filled my hands with mud. I have cleaned hands with blood. I have eaten food I've grown, and roasted meat of the wild. I have scraped paper with pen. I have whispered stories to the trees. I have sang to the forests of Him that made them. I have fallen in worship to my knees. I have brushed with death, And thus fallen in love.
A Lucky Life by Adysen Koenigsknecht
Raisign a daughter on an uneven income had gotten too much
Her mother drops her off onto an abandoned highway Only three weeks old to the day
Tasting only her saliva as she is full of hunger
The smell of smoke and fire fills the air In the middle of the Ethiopia hills, the land so vast
Her unclothed body begins to shiver as night rolls in The feeling of prickles on her back from the bushes
Animals begin to come out and she couldn't hide
Hyenas approach her as if she were prey Circling her, the pack continued to giggle The lion roared and crept up on the child
Laying its body onto the ground
she protected her as if she were her cub The quarrel began to rise and the hyenas wanted a snack
The lion guarded the baby and prepared for attack
Safe at last, the police arrived Transporting the child to the nearest adoption center
There she lay inside her crib As her new parents starred in on their new child
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Riley Goerge, Valedictorian
Riley is the son of Ryan and Penny Goerge. He is a member of NHS, Student Council, BPA, Quiz
Bowl, Cross Country, Track and Field, FIRST Robiotics Club, and was Student of the Month. Riley
also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Mission: Flint, and Youth Band.
Riley is inspired by his Grandpa Brendon Goerge because he is always working hard with a smile on
his face. After high school, Riley plans to attend Michigan Technological University and obtain a
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering.
Brittney Rudat, Salutatorian
Brittney is the daughter of Kate & Duane Schafer and Dennis & Ranee Rudat. She is recipient of the
DAR Good Citizen Award, Renaissance, and Student Leadership Award. Brittney is also a member
of Volleyball, LINKS, Student Council, NHS, and President of BPA. Brittney also volunteers for
Red Cross Blood Drives, Adopt a Highway, and No More Sidelines of Central Michigan.
Brittney is inspired by her Grandpa Keilen for his compassionate heart and strong work ethic. After
high school, Brittney is planning to attend CMU to study under the Health Sciences field.
Kayla Schafer, Salutatorian
Kayla is the daughter of Kevin and Tina Schafer. She is a member of NHS, Renaissance, and State
Qualifier in BPA for 4 years. Kayla is also a member of Softball, Cross Country, LINKS, and
S.A.D.D. She also volunteers with American Red Cross Blood Drives, Adopt a Highway, and
plays a lot of board and card games with friends.
Kayla is inspired by her big brother Adam. No matter what he has been through, he just keeps
moving forward. He gives me hope when I am in difficult situations. Kayla is planning to attend
Saginaw Valley State University to major in Accounting.
Marisa Snyder
Marisa is the daughter of Bill and Deb Snyder. She is President of Student Council, a member of
NHS, BPA, LINKS, S.A.D.D. and was Student of the Month. Marisa is also a member of
Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, and Band. Marisa volunteers with Red Cross Blood
Drives, Adopt a Highway, and No More Sidelines.
Marisa is inspired by her parents because of the endless love and support they have given me
throughout my life, and the immense sacrifices they have made in order to give me the great life I
have. Marisa is planning to attend CMU to study Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts.
Morgan Goerge
Morgan is the daughter of Jason and LuAnn Goerge. Morgan is Vice-President of NHS, President
of Student Council (all 4 years), on the LCC Dean’s List, and recipient of the CMU Academic
Excellence Award. She is also a member of LINKS, Renaissance, in Track and Field, and Cross
Country. Morgan also volunteers with Red Cross Blood Drives, No More Sidelines, and MHT
Vacation Bible School.
Morgan is inspired by her parents for their hard work, humble attitude, and compassion for others.
Morgan is planning to study Business at CMU.
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Ashlyn Simon
Ashlyn is the daughter of Daniel and Beth Simon. She is a member of the National Honor Society,
National Technical Honor Society, Honor Roll, Quiz Bowl, BPA, HOSA, and Yearbook. Ashlyn
also volunteers with Youth Band, Misson: Flint, Habitat for Humanity, and MHT Parish Youth
Group.
Ashlyn is most inspired by her mom. She is one of the strongest people I know, and she has
always supported me in everything that I do. Ashlyn is planning to attend LCC majoring in
Psychology.
Megan Feldpausch
Megan is the daughter of William and Rachelle Feldpausch. She is a member of S.A.D.D.,
Renaissance, and on the LCC Dean’s List.
Megan is most inspired by her dad. He recognizes my hard work in school and motivates me to
do my best. Megan is planning to attend LCC’s Nursing program.
Abigail Wohlfert
Abigail is the daughter of Gerald and Lorinda Wohlfert. She is a member of NHS, Honor Roll,
Renaissance, BPA, LINKS, S.A.D.D., and Softball. Abigail also volunteers with the American
Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and No More Sidelines.
Abigail said that her brother and sister inspire her to not only be the best person she can be, but
to also do what makes her happy. Abigail is planning to attend Alma College and major in
Integrative Physiology and Health Science.
Anna George
Anna is the daughter of Michael and Rebecca George. Anna is a member of the NHS, Renaissance,
the recipient of Microsoft Office Specialist award, and Saint Johns Mint Festival Pageant. She is
also in Quiz Bowl, Cross Country, and Track & Field. Anna volunteers for Habitat for Humanity,
Adopt a Highway, and Tim Tebow Night to Shine.
Anna is inspired by her mother, “she always pushes me to strive to be the best version of myself
and to do things that are outside of my comfort zone”. Anna is planning to attend Douglas J Aveda
Institute in East Lansing. After she gets her license in cosmetology, she plans to start a career as a
hairdresser.
Daniel Esch
Daniel is the son of Glenn and Mary Esch. He is a member of NHS, Renaissance, Quiz Bowl, Track
and Field, and was Student of the Month. Daniel also volunteers for the American Red Cross,
Habitat for Humanity, and Mission: Flint.
Daniel is most inspired by his dad. Daniel plans to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience at
CMU, and then go on to become a physician’s assistant.
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The Class of 2019 – Plenty to Brag
About! By Neil Hufnagel, Superintendent/High School Principal
The following are my closing remarks from FHS
commencement 2019:
Congratulations graduates!! Though one of
our smallest classes to make their way
through Fowler school at 40 students, you
have certainly been extremely successful!
This is my chance to brag about you a bit
in front of your parents and our
community! This is a little bit about the
class of 2019 by the numbers: You earned scholarships of roughly $500,000, and
almost all of it is academic. That’s an average of
nearly $14,000 per graduate!
Your class earned a 100% proficiency index rating on
the Michigan School Index through your SAT and
MME testing. This is essentially the state’s school
report card. Only 3 districts of the 40 in the 5
surrounding counties earned that 100%, and we were
the only CMAC school to do so!
As your principal, it is my goal for our grads to be not
just college and career ready, but to be college and
career successful. You accomplished that as well!
You earned an abundance of College credits in high
school, specifically
o You earned 766 total college credits: an
average of over 19 per graduate.
o Some earned as many as 43 college credits
with over 40% of you completing over a year’s
worth of college while at FHS.
o Your class has had the most students to date
complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement
program that fulfills your general education
requirements at virtually all 4 year colleges in
Michigan.
o $165,000 is the amount in tuition at LCC alone
you have saved your families, and double that
total if you consider the cost of tuition at the 4-
year schools many of you will eventually
attend.
o 80% of you have successfully completed some
college coursework
o And you did it well with a collective college
GPA of roughly 3.5! You were equally successful in proving yourselves
ready for the world of work:
o As our state and country face a shortage of
skilled trades prepared and job ready
graduates, your class has had the highest ever
participation in Career and Technical
preparation programs in my experience, with
over 60% of you successfully completing such
programs.
o Roughly 15% of you have earned trades or
vocational skill certificates that make you
marketable in today’s high skill, high
knowledge workforce.
o Your class has more students admitted to or
preparing to attend trade, vocational, or
apprenticeship programs to continue your
education than any other in my 12 years as
principal.
And this all starts with the basics:
o 100% of you have completed the rigorous
program of study provided by your teachers at
Fowler High School.
o With the support of parents who taught you the
values of good work ethic and responsibility,
and with the skills developed by your teachers
from elementary through high school, the class
of 2019 is truly not only college and career
ready, but college and career successful!!
I often meet with families and students who may have
struggled academically or who may have some level of
individual challenge as they prepare to enter high school.
When I do, I always start by emphasizing that every student
enters Fowler High School with their own individual set of
strengths and weaknesses. This is as true of the best student,
the best athlete, the best musician as it is for any student
who may struggle in any of those areas. I tell those families
and students that we will seek to build on each individual’s
strengths to form the basis of their success, and then work
to improve those areas of weakness to assure they don’t
stand in the way of that success. It is a 4-year process, that
finishes with each student equipped for a successful future. Graduates, your class has so many students who have used
their strengths to overcome their weaknesses, to overcome
the challenging hand that life sometimes unfairly deals
them. Whether in preparation for college or the workforce,
you have persevered and are now ready for your next set of
challenges that life will bring. Class of 2019, I am proud of
you, and wish you even greater successes in your future.
Congratulations and Thank You!
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Fowler Public School Directory
Fowler High School office ...........989-593-2250 Superintendent/HS Principal Neil Hufnagel ..............................989-593-2250 Waldron Elementary/M.S office. .989-593-2160 Principal Paul Minns ..................................989-593-2160 Transportation Mike Schmitt ................. 989-593-2360 ext. 216 Athletic Director Kris Ernst ...................... 989-593-2250 ext. 204 Business Manager Teresa Pline ................................989-593-2296 Director of Food Services Jessica Anthony ..........................989-593-2160 Building & Ground Supervisor Mike Schmitt ................. 989-593-2360 ext. 264
2019 Board of Education
Regular Meeting Dates
Monday, January 14, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019
Monday, April 8, 2019
Monday, May 13, 2019
Monday, June 10, 2010 Budget Hearing
Monday, June 17, 2019
Monday, July 8, 2019
Monday, August 12, 2019
Monday, September 9, 2019
Monday, October 14, 2019
Monday, November 11, 2019
Monday, December 9, 2019
Monday, January 13, 2020
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