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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Merit Scholar Semifinalists named Several students from Eden Prairie schools were recently named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. According to a news release, “To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifi nalists must fulfi ll several requirements to advance
to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and more than half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.” The following students from Eagle Ridge Academy, a charter school in Eden Prairie, were named Semifinalists: Keagan Clement and Britta Powell. The following Eden Prairie High School students were named semi-finalists: Alec
Iverson, Joanne Jiang, John Kelley, He Li, Emily Mattison, Evan Olawsky, Andrew Pollino, Brian Reinken, Alexander Reinking, Daniel Spaeth, Erik Swan and Mengxi Yang. Additionally, Samuel Roden, a home-school student was also named a semifi nalist. The following students from the International School of Minnesota were named semifi nalists: Katharine Bentfield, Kristin Ho, Annalise Johnson, Preethi Pallegar and Christopher Tiede.
list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus for the spring semester: Allison E. Spicher, Fahma A. Abdirahman, Kelly E. Adams, Ribhu Agarwala, Elizabeth S. Anderson, Ornina Bachour, Brittany M. Balagna, Rachel G. Bauman, Bria L. Benson, Jennifer K. Berg, Kristen A. Bertelson, Britni A. Bolstad, Danielle M. Brau, Ryan M. Bre demeier, Ch a rlot te A . Campbell, Marcy A. Campbell, Patricia A. Carstedt, Aura Cernatinskyte, Kelsey A. Christiansen, Donna J. Coetzee, Anna P. Crist, Jennifer R. Crist, Kimberly M. Currier, Jennifer C. Dworak, Nina R. Dylla, Kristen M. Elliott, Linden L. Falk, Leah J. Fancher, Isaac C. Fitzsimmons, Gabrielle M. Ghreichi, Heather F. Gust, Rebecca M. Hall, Megan L. Hansen, Shamsu Dini O Hashi, Tyler L. Herzog, Chelsy E. Hill, Alice Hindanov, Laura P. Hoffman, Holly M. Hornseth, Wendy N. Hoveland Elizabeth M. Hustad,Salman S. Ikramuddin, Ashish Joshi, Rachel E. Katz, Alyssa A. Kettler Katelyn M. Kochevar, Alexandra M. Kodet, Samantha S. Kozlicki, Brian J. Krause, Margaret R. Krause. Zachary A. Krueger, Antoinette M. Krynski, Lauren K. Kunz, Hannah M. Leigh, Shay A. Lell, Jessica J. Lewis, Hanna n Li, A ma nd a E. Li ng, Anjuli S. Maharaj, Katherine E. Manbeck, Kyle D. Marshall, Melissa J. Melby, Benjamin H. Meyers, Bronwyn M. Miller,
Corey D. Mi l ler, Kel ly M. Neal, Laurel A. Nee, Colin E. O’Donnell, Alanna M. Olson, Kelli M. Olson, Leslie L. Olson, Ryan T. Orton, Arth B. Patel, Jef frey Pearson, Nicholas M. Petersen, Angela E. Peterson, Rebecca L. Rawlings, Julie A. Rezac William J. Rock, Matalyn L. Romenesko, Stephanie M. Rosengren, Antonina A. Ryvlin, Lindsey T. Schneider, Kristin N. Schulte, Abbey M. Seashore, Nathan A. Seashore, Siri A. Simons, Natalie R. Sinn, Dale M. Smith, Stephanie A. Solfelt, Natasha Z. Spernick, Paul S. Stadem, Carter R. Stebbins, Morgan L. Stockberger, Margaret R. Strampe, Mackenzie A. Styrlund, Gaurav S. Suryawanshi, Janneta Tabakov, Nicholas A. Tourville, Samantha Tuttle, Emilee K. Van De Laarschot, Jared D. Venier, Nathan A. Wagner, Quintin C. Walker, Ethan J. Weber, Jennifer L. Weber, Joseph S. Wentzel, Lauren M. Withers, Fadumo M. Yusuf and Jessica A. Zuck.
HALF TIME HIGLIGHTS
ON CAMPUS Winona State University Karl Nelson, son of Todd and Kristin Nelson of Eden Prairie, was named to the spring 2011 dean’s list at Winona State University. He is pursuing a Law in Society degree.
North Dakota State Sarah C. Kerns of Eden Prairie was named to the dean’s list at North Dakota State University. She is pursuing a degree in exercise science.
DePaul University T he fol lowi n g st udent s from Eden P rai rie were named to the dean’s list at D ePau l Un iver sit y: A n n a Mueller, Chongyang Zhang, Samantha Griffith, Brianna Kel ly a nd R ic a r do O r t i z Vazquez. T he fol lowi ng st udent s also recently graduated this summer from DePaul: Maren Hynek and Leslye Suarez.
Iowa State University Christopher George Brodersen of Eden Prairie recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor of liberal studies.
University of Minnesota T he fol lowi ng st udent s from Eden Prairie were recently named to the dean’s
Lindsay Lundeen (above), Paige Schoenherr and Ryan Janning are the Drum Majors for this year’s Eden Prairie High School Marching Band. Right — Instead of heading to the locker room at halftime, Eden Prairie High School senior John Hamre marches with the band.
U of M Technological Leadership Institute T he fol lowi ng st udent s from Eden Prairie have been admitted to the master of science in management of technologies program at the University of Minnesota’s Technologica l Leadership Institute for the 2011 fall semester: Cora Kalukuta and Hussein Idowu.
PHOTOS BY DANIEL HUSS
The percussion section is set up front and center, but that’s not why it’s an attention getter.
EDUCATION NEWS
U of M Band to perform at EPHS The University of Minnesota Marching Band will perform at Eden Prairie High School Aerie Stadium on Oct. 8. According to a news release, the band’s performance will take place as part of Eden Prairie’s 20th annual Prairie Colors Band Festival, “a competition featuring high school marching bands from throughout the state. People of all ages will enjoy an evening fi lled with music and pageantry.” The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission fees are $8 for adults, $5 for students and free for children under 5 years old. According to the release, “the competing bands will perform fi rst, followed by exhibition performances by the Eden Prairie Eagle Marching Band and the 300-member University of Minnesota Marching Band. Many Eden Prairie alumni have joined the U of M marching band over the years; currently nine former Eagle Band members are part of the group. Eden Prairie and the University of Minnesota both take pride in long-standing tra-
ditions of musical excellence.” For more information about the Prairie Colors Band Festival, visit: http://www.edenprairiebpo.org/ or send email to: publicity@edenprairiebpo. org or call Sue Tinklenberg at (952) 949-2276.
immediately after the Run/ Walk. To register, go to: www. abrighterday foundationep. org.”
ABD sets 5K Run/Walk
The International School of Minnesota (ISM) will be holding its second annual yard sale event for the ongoing ISM Agai nst Hu nger campaig n from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at the school gym. The goal of this campaign is to purchase food for people in need, internationally, domestically and locally. ISM students, staff and families will be packing the meals on Dec. 16. Last year, the school was able to purchase food to pack 2,400 family-sized holiday meals for the needy in the Twin Cities area. For more information, call (952) 918-1800. For school information, go to www.internationalschoolmn.com.
The A Brighter Day Foundation (formerly “A Better Chance”) has planned a 5K Run/Walk to start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive. According to a news release, “the event helps to raise funds for the A Brighter Day Foundation in Eden Prairie, which brings qualified, highly motivated minority students from all over the United States to Eden Prairie High School for their freshman through senior years. Students are provided opportunities to help them reach their full potential and prepare for future opportunities in college. Cost is $20 for registration before Sept. 26. Event day registration is $25. A n Awa rds Ceremony a nd Prize Giveaways will take place
ISM yard sale coming up
EPHS Conferences this October First-term conferences at Eden Prairie High School are
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scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Thursday, Oct. 6, in the main commons of the high school. You can now schedule conferences online. According to a news release, “letters explaining the process will be mailed to all households the second week of the term. There is also a video tutorial, copy of the letter, and link to the online site found on the high school website at www.edenpr.org/ephs. The online scheduling site will be open starting Friday, Sept. 16, through Wednesday, Sept. 28, for parent(s)/guardian(s) to schedule their own conferences. Once you put in your times, your schedule will then be available in printable format and you can also have an email reminder sent to your address.” If any household does not have access to a computer, contact the high school at (952) 975-8015 to receive a request form.
Family Center offers classes The Eden Prairie Family Center offers the following family and parenting classes:
Preschool registration: Family Center Preschool, Spanish Preschool and Partners Preschool have two-, three- and four- day preschool options available. There will be an evening preschool opportunity from 5-7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, contact the Early Childhood Center at (952) 975-6980 or online at edenpr.org/famctr. Register for ECFE Classes 2011-2012 : The Eden Prairie School’s Early Childhood Family Education Program (ECFE) is taking registrations for 2011-2012. Weekly parent/ child classes for babies through 5-year-olds provide parents with the opportunity to network, share ideas with each other and receive parenting tips from a parent educator. Daytime and evening classes are available. Sibling care and a sliding fee scale are available. To register, call (952) 975-6980. For more information, see the website at edenpr.org/famctr. Free Dinner and Baby Story Time: This event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Share a story and play time, visit with other families with infants, leave with a free children’s book, and enjoy a free dinner. Families with babies under 12
months of age are welcome to attend. Contact the Eden Prairie Schools Early Childhood Office at (952) 975-6980 to register. Free infant massage: These events will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 22 and from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 23. Free parent and baby postnatal yoga: These events will be offered from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Sept. 29 and from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Sept. 30. Parent seminars and classes: CPR for Young Children, an introduction to infant/child CPR and airway obstruction is from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 27, and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30. Call (952) 975-6980 to reserve your spot or visit edenpr.org/ famctr.
Class of 2001 sets reunion T he E den P r a i r ie H i g h School Class of 2001 has scheduled its 10-year reunion for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Visit ephs2001reunion. com for more information, to purchase tickets and to find out about other weekend events. Cost is $50 per ticket. Guests are welcome.
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