Paton-Churdan High School held its annual banquet celebrating the mentors and accomplishments of the graduating class of 2023 Wednesday, May 17, at the Loren Shriver Community Center in Paton. Community State Bank and United Bank of Iowa- Churdan sponsored the event, which included a catered meal for all in attendance.
Scholarships and other awards were presented.
NEW Cooperative scholarship, Emma Stream, presented by Gary Moritz Zion Lutheran Church and June Ross Memorial Scholarship, Bailey Anderson, presented by Marsha FarnhamHiggins/Hoyle Scholarship, Bailey Anderson, presented by Neil Anderson4-H Foundation scholarship, Bailey Anderson, presented by Shari MinnehanBob Carman Patriot/GOP scholarship, Autumn Consier, presented by Jeff KienastUnited Bank of Iowa scholarship, Emma Stream, presented by Eric HappeIowa Corn Growers Association scholarship, Emma Stream, presented byh Cale JuergensenAmerican Legion/ Duane & Carolyn Towers Memorial Scholarship, Emma Stream, presented by Teri TowersPaton-Churdan Education Association scholarship, Bailey Anderson, presented by Shannon HobbsMorningstar Masonic Lodge scholarship, Kyann Fowler, presented by John SchoeningEdward English American Legion Post #98 scholarship, Jacob Brus, presented by John LonerganMenke Scholarship, Bailey Anderson, presented by Denise MenkeHome State Bank scholarship, Emma Stream, presented by Bob AllenHeartland Bank scholarship, Bailey Anderson, presented by Grace GeislerDes Moines Register Academic All-State recognition, Bailey Anderson, presented by Annie SmithGreene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Habitat Corp, Jacob Brus and Emma Stream, presented by Jeff PudenzGreene County Pork Producers scholarship, Emma Stream and Bailey Anderson, presented by Cale JuergensenBeta Tau Delta scholarship, Tarynn Fisher, presented by Teresa GreenGreene County Bar Association American Citizenship Award, Bailey Anderson presented by Jon LawGovernor’s Scholar Recognition, Autumn Consier, presented by Libby TowersGreene County Farm Bureau scholarship, Emma Stream and Bailey Anderson, presented by Barry AndersonChurdan Lions Club scholarship, Emma Stream, Autumn Consier and Gretchen Davis (not pictured), presented by Jeff Pudenz
Greene County Cattlemen scholarships, Jacob Brus, Autumn Consier, Bailey Anderson, presented by Patrick Minnehan
Greene County Peace Officers Association, Dick Pauley and Wild Rose Casino scholarship, Autumn Consier, presented by Jack William, Dick Pauley and Tom Heater
American Legion Auxiliary and Phyllis Wiederin Memorial Scholarship, Shaydon Thurman, Bailey Anderson, Tarynn Fisher and Autumn Consier, presented by Marty Hennesy
Iowa Central Community College work-based learning scholarship recipients, all of whom completed at least one pathway at the Greene County Career Academy, Bailey Anderson, Shaydon Thurman, Jacob Brus, Kyann Fowler, Paige Teeples and Gretchen Davis (not pictured), presented by Teresa Green. Additionally, Kyann Fowler received a blue cord for completing the health care strand.
Each graduating senior also wrote a 500-word essay about someone who had been a mentor for them. They read their essays at the banquet and honored their mentor with a certificate. Graduate Gretchen Davis was unable to attend the program. Her mentor was Diana Smith. Davis completed all available courses at the Career Academy and has already started an accelerated program at Mercy College of Nursing that will allow her to complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing in May 2024.
Emma Bevar (left) and her mentor and aunt Shannon SprouleBailey Anderson and her mentor and grandmother Marilyn BirklandJacob Brus (right) and his mentor and uncle Michael RossmanithAutumn Consier and her mentor and sister Tabatha JonesTarynn Fisher (right) and her mentor and cousin Casey RichardsKyann Fowler (right) and mentor and aunt Shelby AckermanEmma Stream and her mentor and cousin Meredith AdreonPaige Teeples and her mentor and brother Tyler TeeplesShaydon Thurman (left) and his brother and mentor Seth Thurman
