Girls' Middle School Track

Girls' Middle School Track Update

April 8 @ Clarke 4th Place

April 11 @ Saydel CANCELLED

April 16 @ Winterset 2nd (8th grade) 4th (7th grade)

April 22 @ Nodaway Valley STARTED BUT STOPPED EARLY DUE TO WEATHER
April 26 @ Truro ***POI CONFERENCE
April 29 @ Albia
May 2 @ MstM

"Our Distance Med. team is still undefeated for the last two years. Cheyenne Hiatt is undefeated in the 800. We hope to make a strong showing at our conference meet on Friday at home and become conference champs two years in a row!"- Assistant Coach Roxanne Beeler 

"It's a lot of hard work, but at the end of the day it all pays off." -Victoria Gutierrez (MS track team member)

A Fine Arts Night Preview



Flower Art created by Samantha Carter (12th Grade)

Charcoal Drawing by Nicole Reed (10th Grade)

Giraffe Drawing by Emily Steward

 

Work in Progress Art by Brody Curtis

 

 Pastel Art by Haley Couch

 

 Leaves Tissue Artwork by Dillon Armstrong

 


 Drawing by Eva McKinney

CERAMICS ART:
    by: Megan Ellis

Coil Bowl by Val Bedwell

Slad Artwork by Shane Grant

Pinch Pot Cups by Kayla Brant

Wheel Thrown Bowl by Bailee Huddleson

Pinch Pot Elephants by Holly McKinney

Coil Decorated Cup by Asha Omar

Slab Made Vase by Tommy Bregar

Wheel Thrown Bowl by Colton Clarke

Coil Bowl by Cole Ferris

Coil Built Pitcher by Remington Hutton

Coil Built Bowl by Morgan Lehman

Pinch Pot Set by Nicole Travis

Traveling to the Civic Center

By Charlie Rupp

                During the afternoon of Tuesday, May 14, the entire third grade class of Interstate 35 will be traveling to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines to watch the Applause Series presentation of Boats. The field trip isn’t currently related to the third grade curriculum, but it is a fun excursion that the third grade has an opportunity to participate in this spring.

                “It is just something fun for us to do,” commented third grade teacher, Mrs. Alyson Morrison.

                Boats is brought to the Civic Center by Australia’s innovative Terrapin Puppet Theatre. It is a tale of two sailor friends that are on a quest for adventure, and it turns into a story of love and friendship. The characters will reflect on their lives, inspire each other, and encourage each other to move forward in life and to accept themselves. While the third graders may not currently be learning about it, they will surely gain a new perspective from this experience.

Switching to Calculus

By Charlie Rupp

                        In the 2013-2014 school year, Interstate 35 will be seeing changes in the math department. Mr. Jordan Edgerly will now be teaching calculus. While all the changes in the math department have not yet been finalized, the number of students that sign up for math classes will play a big factor in who will be teaching which classes. This is a difficult task because certain classes are offered more than once throughout the day, while others are not.

                        Edgerly has recently obtained his masters degree in the school of mathematics, so he will now be certified to teach the upper levels of math that Interstate offers. He plans to work closely with one of his professors from Iowa State University to make this a smooth transition.

                        “I’m excited to carry over with the pre-calculus class because it’s very unique to be able to be will the same students for two years,” exclaimed Edgerly about his excitement for this transition.

                        “I feel like this will created a great, smooth transition from this year to next year with the same teacher,” remarked junior, Brittany Mease.

                        “It will be nice to have a constant teacher instead of changing teachers every year,” added junior, Tess Taylor.

The Ride Comes to an End

By Travis Thornburgh

            As postseason basketball began to move to the State Tournaments in Wells Fargo Arena, both Interstate boys and girls basketball squads found themselves watching from the stands.

                February 9, brought an end to the run of the girls team, when Coach Jamie Smith and his squad, led by seniors Nicole Travis and Jordan Williamson, met the North Polk Lady Comets in the first round of regional basketball.  The Lady Comets were ranked in 3A, and came into the game averaging nearly 60 points per game.  The Lady Roadrunners put up a valiant effort, but came up short, dropping a 59-33 decision to the Comets.

                “We exceeded most people’s expectations for the year,” said Coach Smith at the year-end banquet, “We’ve come a long way and I have seen great improvement in this team.”

                The boys saw their run come to an end on February 19, at the hands of conference rivals Nodaway Valley.  It was a close contest, but the Roadrunners came up just short, dropping the game 56-47 in Creston. 

                “It was hard fought and we are looking to push through in the coming years,” stated Coach Nate Rankin at the year-end banquet.

                Both teams have had great years and thank the communities of New Virginia, St. Charles, and Truro for their support.

Playtime is getting a Makeover

By Travis Thornburgh

                As a spring thaw approaches, there is a new addition in the works to the playtime that the elementary children at Interstate 35 enjoy.  Mr. Casey Christensen, elementary principal, along a committee made up of many teachers and a few students have decided that the playground equipment that we have is not adequate for our growing student body. 

                “During recess, we have 120 students out there.  There are only six swings, one piece of equipment, two basketball hoops and two tetherball poles. There are not enough places to play for our numbers,” stated Mr. Christensen, when asked about the motivation for purchasing the new equipment.

                The committee has decided to purchase a Merry-Go-Round, worm tunnel, more swings, a ring race apparatus, and a rock duo climber.  Beyond everything that was planned by the committee, they also opened voting to the student body on the final two pieces of equipment that were going to be purchased.  The results of this vote showed that there was a desire to put in a teeter-totter, as well as a complex monkey bar apparatus.

                “This is a purchase that we feel will satisfy our needs for years to come.”