VIKINGS SOAR HIGH: ALANSON CTE STUDENT HAS FIRST SOLO

Anna VarnHagen, a high school student at Alanson Public Schools, completed her career in the aviation industry, with a focus on being a pilot. Offered to students in 11th & 12th grade, this program is instructed by Duane Enos.

Duane is a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a captain 10 years ago. His experience goes back 28 years in the and potentially 2 more by the end of the semester. “I love seeing that I am making a difference in their personal and professional growth. I expect to see some of these students in the cockpit of a commercial airliner in the near future,” Duane notes.

Alanson CTE Aviation Program is open to any student in grades 11th & 12th in the Charlevoix-Emmet School District. For more information, please contact rcook@alansonvikings.net.

First Ever Inflatable Race

Slip into a fun inflatable and be a part of something big on May 27, 2023 at 9 am! Help support Alanson Public School’s 5th grade class by participating in what Mr. Varnhagen hopes to be the largest inflatable 1k foot race in the world. The cost to participate:

·Individual - $20·Family Pass - $40

· Alanson Student/Household Family Member - $10

· Alanson Student Family Pass - $20

If you would like to sign-up, sponsor a racer, or make a donation, please contact Mr. Varnhagen at kvarnhagen@alansonvikings.net.

New Scoreboards

Alanson Public Schools has installed two new, high-tech scoreboards in its gymnasium, with funding from the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation’s KroegerMainland Family Fund. The new scoreboards were needed as the old one was outdated and had operational issues after being damaged by a ball. The district had been using a used scoreboard purchased on eBay until the grant was received. “These new scoreboards have been a huge upgrade to our gym! We have received many compliments on them from our athletes as well as community members,” Superintendent Rachelle Cook notes.

Alanson athletic director, Glen Pemberton applied for the $10,730 on behalf of the school district. Kurtis Mainland, a representative of the Kroeger-Mainland Family Fund and a high school senior at Petoskey High School, noted, “Supporting schools has been great, because when we donate to a school, the benefit is large to a great number of beneficiaries like students and educators.” Corbin Mainland, also a member of the family fund, said they particularly enjoy supporting school initiatives. “Student-athletes, coaches, and school members - students and faculty and all sports fans alike - benefit from scoreboards. It just makes sense.”

HANDS-ON HORTICULTURE

The Alanson Applied Horticulture class attended the Great Lakes Floral Event and Expo in Grand Rapids on March 3rd through the 5th. Students Ella Pressler, Sara Wochowski, and Sydne Harshman competed in the High School Design Contest where this year's theme was Arabian Nights. Students had to design a cuff arrangement using artificial flowers and show the technique of wrapping. Alanson Horticulture para pro, Mya Weidenhamer, competed in the College/Novice division where she had to design a Landscape arrangement and show the design skill of Pave’.

Sara Wochowski placed first in the high school division with her design and Mya placed second in the college/novice division. Students also participated in the FFA Skills class where they were taught about Fun and Funky Prom designs on Friday night and a Wedding Wearables class on Sunday morning. Students were able to attend the Presidential dinner on Saturday night where they received their awards. Donna Magill, Horticulture Instructor, was also presented the Past Presidents Scholarship to attend the Floriology Institute in Jacksonville, Florida for a class of her choice.