Jazz Band
A.J. Larson
Jazz Band received a Division I rating at the State Jazz band competition in
Clinton, Iowa on Jan. 26., making the highest score of the day. This was their
first competition for the Jazz Band.
Corlett wins Free Spirit award
Brittney Willmington
Tim Corlett was named the Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship winner for Iowa,
receiving $1000 per year to any college in addition to an all- expenses paid
trip to Washington D.C., March 16-20. He will represent the state competing for
an additional $50,000.
The trip to Washington D.C. will be a suit and tie affair. Corlett will have the
opportunity to meet famous people involved in journalism and have visit the
newly constructed Newseum, a museum dedicated to journalism.
VandenBerg wins scholarship
Chelsea Rink
Senior Jessi VandenBerg was announced as the winner of the Daughters of the
American Revolution Scholarship Award (DAR) on Thurs., Jan. 31 at a luncheon at
the Outing Club. A single student from each Quad City high school was selected
as a DAR “Good Citizen.” These schools included Assumption, Bettendorf,
Davenport North, Davenport West, here, North Scott, Pleasant Valley and
Rivermont Collegiate. VandenBerg’s essay on “American Heritage and Our
Responsibility to Preserve It” will go on to compete at the district level.
Prom Expo
Allie
Corbin
Seniors from North High School and here hosted and modeled tuxes and dresses in
the first Prom Expo held at the Davenport North High School Auditorium, Feb. 3.
A variety of vendor booths, ranging from restaurants and limousine companies to
salons and beauty suppliers, informed the students and gave out door prizes.
Facials, gift baskets and discounts on purchases were a few of the prizes.
The Prom Expo resembled the Bridal Expo, informing high school students about
prom styles the same way The Bridal Expo modeled styles for new brides.
The committee hoped to raise $5000 for the Central/North After Prom, with a
minimum expectation of $2000-$3000.
The 6 week setup for the event included: the booking of vendors, preparing
models and completing booth and stage setup. Student activities, such as the
modeling groups, fashion teams and marketing groups were organized by Deb Burke. |
