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As a very fitting assembly on Veterans Day, Anthon vets Clayton Cooch and Marvin Hanson talked to the middle schoolers at AOMV of their memorable trip to Washington, DC. The 2 were among the 100 World War II vets who were chosen on a first come-first serve basis to participate in the Siouxland Honor Flight. The Honor Flight gave the veterans a flight to the nation's capital, tours to the memorials including the WWII Memorial, and visits with some of our political personnel.
Both men agreed that they were treated like royalty during their trip. Their return back to Sioux City was just as special as they were greeted by a band, color guard, and a large crowd.
The vets encouraged the kids to visit their capital if they ever receive the chance.
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On November 10, the Flex students in Mrs. Herbold's class led an assembly in front of their peers to teach them about Veterans Day which is celebrated on November 11th each year. The students taught about the national seal, Flanders Field, and other general topics relating to Veterans Day. They also taught the student body the proper technique to fold a flag.
Photos from the assembly are by Karen Newman, Sioux Valley News. Thanks, Karen!
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The Northwest Iowa Choral Association’s Junior High Honor Choir Festival took place on November 4, 2008, at the Storm Lake Community High School. Mr. Marlin Jeffers, who is currently an educational consultant for the Northwest Area Education Agency in Sioux City, directed this year’s festival chorus. He teaches at Western Iowa Tech Community College and Morningside College.
There were 46 schools participating in the festival with over 350 talented junior high singers in the chorus. Students from the Anthon-Oto Maple Valley Middle school who participated were the following: Sopranos Anna Duncan and Alex Pulford; Altos Ashlynn Whiley and Riley Ehlers; Tenors Jacob Miller and Brent Golden; and Basses Kevin Bruning and Ryan Dougherty.
The day was spent learning new music literature, new vocal techniques, fine tuning their performance skills for the evening concert, and learning about their personal character color.
Photo by Mrs. Crista Else. Thanks, Crista!
When was the last time you saw a girls' 3 on 3 basketball game? Have you been longing to see one more time? Well, here's your chance. On December 27, 2008, the Maple Valley School Foundation is sponsoring an MVAO alumni basketball tournament in the MVAO gymnasium. The girls' alumni 3 on 3 basketball game, coached by Robert Schulz and Matt Drees, will start at 6:00 p.m. The boys' alumni 5 on 5 basketball game, coached by Kevin Johnson and Brian Brown, will start at 8:00 p.m.
In between the games 2 game balls autographed by the team members will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.
If you are interested in being on the girls or boys team, call Supt. Oberg's office at 712-881-1315 right away. You must be a graduate of Maple Valley or MVAO to participate.
The Maple Valley School Foundation, Inc. is a on profit corporation and since 2005 has awarded $6,400 in scholarships to MVAO graduating seniors and $1,500 in grants to MVAO teachers for various educational programs and exposure to the arts. Continuing support of the Foundation is by memberships, either annual dues of $25 or $1,000 lifetime payment, as well as fundraisers such as a Maple Valley School Foundation sponsored golf tournament and this alumni basketball tournament. Gifts of money, real estate, stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are also accepted and provide significant tax benefits to the donor.
Mark December 27, 2008, on your calendar and join us for an evening of fun while supporting the Maple Valley School Foundation.