A select group of high school seniors from around the Raccoon Valley Radio listening area were recently honored at the 15th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony.

The program honors students as their school’s highest academic achievers, with each individual earning a plaque from the Governor’s office. Students were also given the opportunity to recognize their most influential teachers, who received a certificate at the event. Area honorees include Caleb Finnegan of ACGC, Anna Clowser of ADM, John Mobley IV of Greene County, Benjamin Marwedel of Panorama, Chase Juergensen of Paton-Churdan, Haley Vaughn of Perry, and Savanna Johnson of West Central Valley.

The event was held at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, and was attended by both Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds. It was sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and the Iowa High School Athletic Association.