What's Happening?
Music and Athletic Banquet Awards:
On May 21st, the annual Music Banquet handed out awards for musically talented students. Awarded the Sousa Award was Grant Hamstra and National Choral was awarded to Kyley Pittman.
For the Outstanding Choir award, the winners are placed by class. For freshman, the winner was Ethan Fickle, for Sophomore was Matthew Woodbury, for Junior was Nicole Fackelman, for Senior was Kelley Hershberger. The same goes towards the band students. Given the Outstanding Band award for Freshman was Max Chatwell, for Sophomore was Grace Higbie, for Junior was Andy Bochnicka, and for Senior was Karl Wehner. The Kouts Color Guard award was given to Kelleen Cullison and Estela Reis. The Kouts Singers award was given to Kelley Hershberger. The Noteworthy Director’s Choice for Band (also by class) was given to Morgan Mills, Mitchell Sech, Anne Stewart, Jared Birky, and Doug Satoski. The Director’s Choice for Choir (by class) was given to Lauren Drang, Matthew Huycke, Amanda Gardin, Stephen Carnell, and Kelleen Cullison. Students who showed an amazing ability and change for the world of music were given Kouts Music Boosters Scholarships of $500. This was awarded to Dough Satoski, Grant Hamstra, Jared Birky, Kelleen Cullison, and Kyley Pittman.
At the Athletic Banquet the next day there were many awards given, so a few shout-outs are in order, as well.
In Girls’ Cross Country, Lauren Yager received the Bob Gray Extra Effort award and the MVP was given to Holly Kuebler. In Boys’ Cross Country, Drew Saulsgiver was awarded the Bob Gray Extra Effort award and the MVP was given to Grant Hamstra. In Girls’ Volleyball, the Leading Spiker was Chloe Koedyker, the Leading Server was Madison Clinton, the Leading Setter was Kyla Roney, the Leading Serve Reception was Hannah Maier, and the MVP was two girls- Chloe Koedyker and Hannah Maier!
In Boys’ Volleyball, the Leading Spiker was Alex Garavalia, the Leading Server was Jared Birky, the Leading Setter was Jared Birky, the Leading Serve Reception was Doug Satoski, and the MVP was two people- Alex Garavalia and Jared Birky! In Girls’ Soccer, the Most Goals was Gabby Rogers, the Best Defense was Tiffany Trater, and the MVP was Gabby Rogers. In Boys’ Soccer, the Most Goals was given to Alex Brown, the Best Defense was Chase Farmer, and the MVP was Chase Farmer. In Girls’ Basketball, the Leading Rebounder was Emma Leatherman, the Most Assists was Bella Wireman, the Best Defensive Player was Lauren Yager, and the MVP was Bella Wireman. In Boys’ Basketball, the Leading Rebounder was Dylan Bruce, the Most Assists was Jared Birky, the MVP was Dylan Bruce. In Girls’ Track, the High Point Track Events award was given to Ryleigh Cadwell, the High Point Field Events award was given to Sydnee Hill, the Bob Gray Extra Effort award was given to Gabby Rogers, and the MVP was Grant Hamstra.
Finally, in Boys’ Track, the High Point in Track Events award was given to Grant Hamstra, the High Point Field Events award was given to Jake Stewart, the Bob Gray Extra Effort award was given to Drew Saulsgiver, and the MVP was Grant Hamstra.
What's Coming Up?
Graduation Walk:
The seniors had a walk through the years as they dressed head to toe in gown and cap and strolled through the hallways. A last final goodbye to those friends and years of youth they leave to the past. We wish them great years ahead as they plunge into adulthood! You made it, guys!
Student Shout-out to Sydnee Hill:
Congratulations to Sydnee Hill (fourth from the left) who placed her 4th in the meet missing the state meet by 1/4". Although missing state, Sydnee did, however, jump 16’11-¾” which broke a school record that had been previously held since 1985.
Farewell to Owney:
Farewell to our vice principal, Aaron Owney, as he leaves our school to travel to LaCrosse for a principal position. Excited to embark on a new adventure, Mr. Owney still is worried about the added pressure that comes to take a principal position, but it eager for the challenge. Mr. Owney departs us with, “Dear Kouts MS/HS students, It has been an awesome 2 years! I have enjoyed being a part of the Kouts family and seeing you grow as athletes and as students. I know some of you better than others, but then again some of you had more frequent visits to my office than others. I want you to know that I have accepted the position as principal at LaCrosse High School. This was not an easy decision because Kouts has and will always have a special place in my heart, and the majority of that is because of each of you. I look forward to hearing about all the great things Kouts MS/HS students are continuing to do and please know that you will be truly missed! Sincerely, Mr. Aaron Owney, Kouts School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal.” As you can see, the office staff had fun saying goodbye!