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BIG BOOST TO SCHOOLS Marquis Energy bequests $250,000 toward education ton High School, Bureau Valley High School, Hall High School and St. Bede Academy. The money is to be used in advancing the fields of science, math or agricultural studies at all five schools. “The success of our local students is a major priority to Marquis, and we hope this investment makes a lasting
BY JIM DUNN news@putnamcountyrecord.com HENNEPIN –— Donate $50,000 apiece to five area high schools, and what do you get? Two hundred fifty thousand reasons to recognize Marquis Energy LLC for tremendously generous bequests to Putnam County High School, Prince-
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impact in the lives of our future leaders,” Mark Marquis, CEO of Marquis Energy, said. “Our students have big aspirations, and we look forward to seeing these future generations better the world,” Marquis said.
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In the photo On hand for the presentation of a $50,000 donation from Marquis Energy to the Putnam County School District were (from left) Courtney Balestri, elementary principal at Hennepin; Jason Harris, representing Marquis Energy; Mike Olson, junior high principal; Clay Theisinger, high school principal, and Alex Marquis, logistics manager for Marquis Energy. The donation is designated to assist the district’s math, science, engineering and agricultural programs. (Photo contributed)
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Family Reading Night
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Event at PCPS continues to grow in popularity. / 3
PC’s Paige Veronda notches 1,000th point at Princeton tourney. / 7-8
About 70 local students participated in an ag recruitment event. / 4
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