Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl Team, which placed second last week in Brimley. This is the best the team has done in the past seven years of Quiz Bowl. Those students involved are Elisa Hobbs, Leah Blanchard, David Fowell, Shelby Flatt, Joe Swider, Lynzee Bigelow, Philip Hood, and Kayla Miller. The students will compete in the next round of competition Saturday, March 6.

Special recognition is due to Kayla Miller and Michael Klobucher. These two outstanding students were selected as Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Class D Scholar Athlete Finalists. Engadine High School was one of 13 schools in Michigan to have two finalists. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a four point scale, and have previously won a letter in a varsity sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a postseason tournament. Finalists also must be active participants in other school and community activities and write an essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics.

Last week, the kindergarten class went ice fishing at Millecoquin Lake. This special field trip was a culmination of weeks of studying fish, learning to measure, checking the weather, and many other science activities. The students had a great time, and even caught a few keepers.

Upcoming events include a fish fry Friday, February 19, sponsored by the Band Boosters. Please join us for a great fish dinner before the home game Friday night against the Pickford Panthers. This is also Parents’ Night for the boys’ team. Next week is Courtwarming. Students will participate in several activities throughout the week to build spirit. The girls play Superior Central February 25 (Parents’ Night), and the boys play NMC February 26 (Courtwarming).

Good luck to the bands as they compete in MSBOA Festival in Brimley Friday, February 26.

We continue to work on our school budget. There are several legislative bills and proposals in Lansing that will affect schools in Michigan. I urge you to continue to contact your legislators. Share with them the importance of education in Michigan. Even if you do not have students in our schools, the decisions being made will affect the future of Michigan. If you have questions or concerns about school funding or other school issues, give me a call.

Students of the Week

Elisa Hobbs, Corey Wheeler, and Gabe “Anthony” Edgar have been named Students of the Week

Engadine Consolidated School

the week of February 15.

Elisa Hobbs is the daughter of Meg and Stu Hobbs of Naubinway. Miss Hobbs keeps herself busy taking classes and playing volleyball, basketball, and golf. She also participates on a travel volleyball team during basketball season. This athletic player plans to pursue

dream of playing in college. She is in her third year of Spanish,

taken advanced placement history, and participates in Quiz Bowl, Student Council, and yearbook. She is a friendly and active young lady in school.

Corey Wheeler has been a strong student this semester, her teachers say. Not only has Miss Wheeler been a hard worker, but

has also been a great example

her peers. She comes to class prepared every day, and asks good questions. She has also shown a great attitude. She is the daughter

Babe Dixon of Engadine.

Gabe “Anthony” Edgar is the elementary student of the week. Mr. Edger is in the third grade. He

the son of Gary and Nora Edgar

Gould City. He has been working

hard to complete his work and

polite to other students. He has

excellent sense of humor and is good at asking for help when he needs it. When he grows up, he would like to be a deer hunter.