Tri-County News

Friday Superintendent’s Update, May 3, 2019


By Mark Messman, Superintendent EV-W Schools
Students of Excellence
The 33rd Annual Students of Excellence Banquet and ­Recognition Ceremony was held Wednesday, April 24, at the ­River’s Edge Convention Center in ­
St. Cloud. As a crowd of 510 gathered prior to the event, students, parents and teachers greeted one another and visited about spring activities, upcoming graduation ceremonies, and college plans.
The evening was dedicated to honoring the top 140 high school seniors from 34 area high schools located in Region 7. The honorees were nominated by their school and received a plaque recognizing their accomplishment and included a certificate from ­Governor Walz. The Eden ­Valley-Watkins School District was represented by Anna ­Kahlstorf, Ashley Hansen, Kennedy Kleist, and Mitchell Utecht.
I would like to commend our Student of Excellence award winners for their achievement in the classroom, arts and co-curricular activities. They have demonstrated a passion for learning and dedication to their future successes. I’m hopeful that this recognition will encourage our EV-W honorees to strive for excellence and continually work towards their goals and dreams. I wish you all the best as you continue your education and future endeavors.
State champions
Congratulations to the Eden Valley-Watkins FFA chapter and advisors for your accomplishments and recognition as 2019 State Champions. Advisors, Tracy Huhn and Tyler Warren accompanied the EV-W FFA chapter to the University of Minnesota
April 28-30 to compete in the annual State Championship. I’d like to thank our dedicated students and staff for their impressive work ethic, commitment, and State Championship performances.
Senior spotlight
The EV-W School District would like to recognize Breanna Walz, daughter of Terri and Bruce. In addition to her positive attitude and academic success, Breanna has participated in school activities including volleyball, softball, National Honor Society, Student Council, Aquila, and Eagles Cry. Following high school graduation, Breanna plans on enrolling in the nursing program at St. Cloud Technical College and then transferring to a four-year university to complete her program. The EV-W administration, faculty and staff are extremely proud of Breanna for her many accomplishments. Congratulations!

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