A poem entitled, Blythe, written by Jessica Awe, Green Belt High School student, has been accepted for publication in The Mandala, Iowa's art and literary magazine for alternative high school students. The publishers, Iowa Association of Alternative Education (IAAE) and Northeast Iowa Alternative Teachers (NEAT) congratulated Jessica Awe for this prestigious honor.
Jessica is the daughter of Tim and Shirley Awe of Iowa Falls. Jessica joins
315 students from 43 alternative high schools and programs who have had works published over the past seven years. The 2009 edition of The Mandala highlights the talent of 56 students from fifteen schools across the state.
4-H Intermediate Lock-In @ YMCA
Franklin County 4-H members in 7th -8th grades are invited to a Lock-In at the beautiful YMCA in Mason City, Friday-Saturday, March 20-21. Members will learn the true meaning of the 4-H Pledge while having fun with other 7th& 8th grade 4-H’ers from Winnebago, Worth, Cerro Gordo, Hancock and Franklin counties. Activities will be based around the themes of head, heart, hands, and health. The Franklin County 4-H Foundation is providing the registration fee, so there is no charge to attend. The overnight stay includes swimming, gym use, pizza, and drink.
Members may bring a friend and register at the Franklin County Extension Office, 3 First Ave NW, Hampton, IA. Registrations due Friday, March 6, for more information call 641-456-4811 or e-mail jackied@iastate.edu
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