Becca Anderson (middle) with Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer (left) and Gov. Kim Reynolds (right). Photo courtesy of IHSAA and Farm Bureau
Two students from Greene County and Paton-Churdan High Schools were recently recognized for their academic excellence.
The Governor’s Scholar Award was presented this past Sunday to Greene County senior Becca Anderson and Paton-Churdan senior Mia Russell. The award is given to the top performing senior for their high academic achievements.
Greene County High School Principal Karen Shannon says Anderson has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and she is part of 96 students in her senior class. She tells Raccoon Valley Radio that Anderson is involved in cross country, basketball, track, volleyball, softball, Student Council, National Honor Society, speech and drama with the musicals. Shannon adds that Anderson is planning to attend Des Moines Area Community College to play basketball.
Paton-Churdan Senior Class Sponsor and Guidance Counselor Libby Towers says Russell has a 3.8 GPA of a senior class with 11 students. Towers details that Russell is also involved in volleyball, National Honor Society, Student Council and cheer. She adds that Russell is planning to attend Iowa Central Community College for either accounting or culinary arts.
The Governor’s Scholar Award is based on the student’s first seven semesters of their high school career. Each student received a plaque and a certificate. The award is sponsored by Governor Kim Reynolds, the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Farm Bureau. Click here to see the full ceremony.