Paton-Churdan High School held its annual banquet celebrating the mentors and accomplishments of the graduating class of 2022 Wednesday, May 18, at the school. Community State Bank and United Bank of Iowa- Churdan sponsored the event, which included a catered meal for all in attendance.
Scholarships from local organizations and businesses, as well as colleges and universities, were presented. Awards were also presented.
Work-based learning scholarship to Riley Cullum, presented by Libby TowersUnited Bank of Iowa scholarships to Mason Stream and Carmyn Paup, awarded by Carleigh PaupAmerican Legion, Duane & Carolyn Towers Memorial Scholarship to Joe Carey, awarded by Joe Towers (left) and Dan TowersGreene County Pork Producers scholarship presented to Carmyn Paup by Libby TowersP-C Education Association scholarships presented by Shannon Hobbs to Bradyn Smith and Riley CullumCody and Emily Menke scholarship presented by Denise Menke to Bradyn SmithMasonic Lodge scholarships to Taryn Baugh and Seth Thurman, presented by Libby TowersLyle Graue Scholarship presented to Megan Palmer and Bradyn Smith by Libby TowersDes Moines Register Academic All-State Award, ISU Engineering Student merit scholarship, and Bernie Saggau Award presented to Bradyn Smith by Libby TowersHiggins/Hoyle Memorial Scholarship presented to Taryn Baugh by Denny TilleyHeartland Bank scholarship presented to Megan Palmer by Grace Geisler and Tommy HalliganGovernor’s Scholar Award presented to Megan Palmer by Annie SmithDrake University Presidential Scholarship presented by Megan Palmer by Libby TowersIowa Bar Association American Citizenship Award presented by Thomas Laehn to Madison GrowBeta Tau Delta scholarship to Riley Cullum, presented by Anita Van HornUnited Bank of Iowa scholarships to Mason Stream and Carmyn Paup, awarded by Carleigh PaupAmerican Legion Auxiliary and Phyllis Wiederin Memorial Scholarship presented to Taryn Baugh, Seth Thurman and Riley Cullum by Marty HennesyIowa Central Community College scholarships to Riley Cullum, Hannah Behrens and Anna Subbert, presented by Libby TowersFirst Baptist Church scholarships presented by Lori Berns to Mason Stream, Carmyn Paup and Jimmy CurrierGreene County Cattlemen scholarships to Madison Grow, Megan Palmer, Carmyn Paup, presented by Patrick MinnehanChurdan Lions Club scholarships to Madison Grow, Mason Stream and Carmyn Paup, presented by Denny TilleyBob Carman Patriot Scholarship to Carmyn Paup and Joe Towers, presented by Sean SebournMegan Palmer and Camryn Paup, 4-H Foundation scholarships, and Madison Grow, Christina Hixson Award, presented by Shari Minnehan
Home State Bank scholarships presented to Megan Palmer, Mason Stream and Bradyn Smith by Bob Allen
Each graduate was asked to write a 500-word essay about someone who has served as a mentor in their life. The students read their essays with their mentor with them at the podium.
Seth Thurman and mentor Michelle StreamAnna Subbert (left) and mentor/sister Victoria RowlesMason Stream and mentor/uncle Travis AdreonBradyn Smith and mentor/brother Clayton SmithCarmyn Paup and mentor/sister Carleigh PaupMegan Palmer and mentor/aunt Kim JolietDaunte Mobley and mentor/grandmother Jill FraneyJustin Stream and mentor Angie BrusJordan Joy and mentor/grandmother Ruth Ann JoyAlexis Hernandez-Butterfield and mentor Lacey CullumMadison Grow and mentor/stepfather John McCormick; McCormick also presented the Greene County Farm Bureau scholarship to GrowKayleigh Fowler and mentor/grandmother Mary CampbellHaylee Cuckett and mentor Catie SmithJames Currier (right) and mentor/brother Dalton NallyRiley Cullum and mentor/uncle Jeremy HooverJoe Carey (right) and mentor/brother Jake CareyHannah Behrens and coach/mentor Tom KennedyTaryn Baugh (right) and mentor/sister Torey BaughBryce Baker and mentor/father Corey Baker
