ECSD Celebrates School Board Appreciation Month
Board Reviews Districtwide Student Proficiency Improvement
By Joseph Schany - | May 25, 2021
SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH Members of the Emmetsburg Community School District Board of Education are pictured (front, from the left) Scott Kibbie, Katy Thomson, Kathy Roethler, Board Vice President, and Jane Hoyman, Board President; (back) Aaron Dietrich, Bill Huberty and Val Morton. With the onset of COVD, the school board has been forced to make tough decisions impacting the health and safety of students and staff throughout the past year.
by Joseph Schany
Emmetsburg Community School District celebrated School Board Appreciation Month durning Wednesday night’s meeting at the Emmetsburg High School Library. Sponsored by the Iowa Association of School Boards to celebrate the contributions of board members to Iowa public education, the ECSD board was honored for their hard work in maintaining their commitment to students, schoo
May 25, 2021
SPENCER Funeral service for Alex Leewright was held Thursday, May 20, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer. Pastor Paul Frederiksen officiated. The Warner Funeral Home in Spencer was in charge of arrangements.
Alex Michael Leewright, the son of Deborah Leewright and Steve Olerich, was born March 14, 1990 in Storm Lake. His childhood years were spent in Storm Lake and Emmetsburg where he received his education, graduating from Emmetsburg High School.
He enjoyed spending time with his son playing with dinosaurs and video games. His son was in Taekwondo which he loved bringing him to and watching. He loved the holidays and getting together with family.
EMMETSBURG GRADUATION 2021
EMMETSBURG GRADUATION 2021
After a year of unknowns and uncertainties, the seniors of Emmetsburg High School would graduate Sunday afternoon in a commencement ceremony held in the high school gymnasium. Led by Junior Class Marshals Dominique Biliran and Tyler Stokes, the seniors would take their seats among family and friends gathered all together for one of the first times in a long while. After enjoying a senior class video made by Mrs. Schany and Ms. Herrig, Taylor Steinkamp, Senior Class President and commencement’s Mistress of Ceremonies took the podium to welcome attendees and the Class of 2021. Among the speakers at this year’s ceremony were Salutatorians Cade Jacobson and Kady Traub, and Valedictorian Abbie Schany. The day would also include performances by the high school concert band, as well as “Seasons of Love” sung by the concert choir. EHS Principal Tracie Christensen, along with Darren Hanna, Superintendent, and Jane Hoyman, Bo
Five Island Lake Assoc.
By Staff | May 11, 2021
Bodies of water provide a myriad of outdoor activities throughout the seasons. Adults can be seen on Five Island Lake fishing, boating, skiing, ice fishing, kayaking, cross country skiing, congregating on the sandbar and giving friends and family a view of the lakeshore from a pontoon. It is evident from smiling faces, laughter and the constant activity on the lake that it provides fun, amusement, joy and entertainment.
What do other groups, such as teenagers think of Five Island Lake? With the help of Emmetsburg Community School Librarian JaDee Gloede, several Emmetsburg High School students were willing to offer their opinions. They took the time to complete a short survey provided by the Five Island Lake Association. It was clear from their comments that they value having a lake as a resource for gatherings and activities.
Robert Lee Emary
Robert Lee Emary was born on June 21, 1935 at Havelock, Iowa to Lloyd and Florence Herscher Emary. Bob attended rural school in Palo Alto County, Iowa and Emmetsburg, Iowa, where he graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1953. He attended Emmetsburg Junior College in 1955, then on to Mankato State College, where he graduated with a BS degree in 1957 and an MS degree in 1963. Bob married the love of his life, Judith Rolfson, on August 11, 1957 in Graettinger, Iowa. He served in the US Army Reserves for 12 years including a tour of duty in Vietnam during 1968-69. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam. Bob was proud to be of service to his Country. He would also teach classes and give lectures on his experiences there.