Austin Thomas | Staff Writer COMPLETING THE DARE PROGRAMLyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep makes his final remarks to the Central Lyon sixth-grade class before presenting them with completion certificates at the conclusion of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. (Photo/Austin Thomas) In 1983, the country found itself at a new crossroads upon hearing […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor GUEST SPEAKERFeatured speaker Grace Long told FFA members to thoughtfully create a story to share with others and to consider the impact their individual stories have on those around them. The annual parent-member banquet of the Central Lyon FFA chapter Saturday, April 9 highlighted a number of successes and showed […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor TOO GOOD TO PUT DOWNFaith Johannson reads from one of the 10 books on the Book Bash competition list. The Central Lyon seventh and eighth grade teams will compete in the contest April 6. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Not all students appreciate the opportunity to read for the enjoyment of reading and, even […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Central Lyon High School sophomore Gabrielle Rasmussen was selected to perform her individual speech act at the All-State Speech Festival in Cedar Falls Monday, March 28. Rasmussen performed her prose act, “Night,” by Elie Wiesel and said she was, “Extremely excited” to learn she had been selected following receiving three […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Central Lyon High School mock trial team traveled to the regional competition in Council Bluffs Tuesday, March 22, which included teams from Ames, Council Bluffs Lincoln, Harlan, Kuemper, Lewis Central and Okoboji High Schools. The team competed in rounds one and two in a day shortened by the threat […]
Roarin’ Jazz finishes in fourth place at Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Vocal jazz for groups may not have as storied a history as jazz band contests in the high school arena in Iowa, but Central Lyon jazz choirs have, it seems, started a tradition. “Vocal jazz has been upcoming for the […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Planning for the future of the school district is just one aspect of the responsibilities of administrators and school board members at Central Lyon. During the regular school board meeting March 14, board members were given a summary of a facilities assessment conducted by FEH Design. Matt Bayse, a principal […]
FROM DENMARK TO CENTRAL LYON Anna-Kirstine Varnum is enrolled as a junior at Central Lyon High School through a foreign exchange program. She has enjoyed participating in new experiences and is discovering “everyone is really nice”. (Photo/Submitted) Foreign exchange student immersed in school, community Austin Thomas | Staff Writer A teen from Denmark is experiencing […]
Retractable American flag to be unveiled Friday Austin Thomas | Staff Writer The stars and stripes hold history beyond years. From the original design that led troops and our country into battle for the vast freedoms we enjoy today, to the hopping space man who planted one foot firmly onto the surface of the moon, […]