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thens HS Honor Roll
Highest Honors (4.0 GPA) Tenth grade: Katelyn DenOtter, Jordan Frahm, Danica Knott, Makayla Schreiner, Isabella Zastrow.
Twelfth grade: Andrew Schaer.
High Honors (3.5 GPA) Ninth grade: Terah Schreiner, Cole Hartmann, Delaney Beasley, Bianca Boneske, Preston Schreiner, Dakota Nowacki, Dale Felix, Ellis Baer, Karly Eckert.
Tenth grade: Shaylon Blake, Elijah Paul, Ava Ford, Mckenna Lepak, Zachary Martyn, Sy’Rih Hartwig, Natalie Salber, Riley Schultz-Becker, Gavin Frahm, Evin Passehl.
Eleventh grade: Aleah Frahm, Bailey Hanke, Leni Stritzinger, Melaina Telschow, Amanda Paul, Brianna Sheahan, Abby Diethelm.
Twelfth grade: Ty Johnson, Jennifer Espinoza-Quiroz, Jenna Handschke, Sophia Coker, Faith Nowak, Drew Haines, Jakob Annala, Katelynn Osborn, Jazelle Hartwig, Hunter Hawley, Abigail Duerr, Logan Ebben, Cambrea Sarasin. Honors (3.0 GPA) Ninth grade: Grace Schreiner, Autumn Diethelm, Brock Beaty, Ava Erickson, Aubrey Kottke, Kyle Belter, Daxton Diethelm, Jeffery Draper, Garrett Frahm, Kian Ellenbecker.
Tenth grade: Brandon Krause, John Zunker, Bradley Yessa, Max Yang, Xandria Heier.
Eleventh grade: Sarai Aguilar-Hernandez, Aaliyah Thompson, Arwyn Stewart, Danica Diethelm, Kyle Schreiner.
Twelfth grade: Addison Lavicka, Ryan Welbes, Ryan Peel, Sydney Coker, Nathaniel Hein, Kaydin Streit, Hunter Felix.
MS Honor Roll
Highest Honors (4.0 GPA) Sixth grade: Fynnigan Beasley, Gauge Floistad, Joseph Giese, Lila Giese, Caleb Steinke, Genesis Velazquez.
Seventh grade: Riley Hanke, Brinley Kornack.
Eighth grade: Itzel Espinoza.
High Honors (3.5 GPA) Sixth grade: Jacob Cleveland, Adeline Markman, Hattie Heier, Isaac Bingham, Bryn Erickson, Nixon Hartwig, Stone Parkes, Kalei Zarnke.
Seventh grade: John Schug, Brooklyn Westfall, Madalyn Draper, Wes Ochodnicky, Benjamin Winter, Lauren Beaty, Hazel Klockziem, Alisdair Zastrow, Riley Byrd, Brynley Louis, Kenzie Woller.
Eighth grade: Trisha Giese, Jaelin Switlick, Ted Schultz-Becker, Joseph Servi, Christopher Velazquez, Ayva Haehlke, Hayden Weideman, Alex Belter, Bradley Schmidt, Derek Yessa. Honors (3.0 GPA) Sixth grade: Asher Guralski, Will Mader, Mason Kuck, Armoni Aguilar-Hernandez.
Seventh grade: Austin Natzke, Connor Ebben, Bridger Baer, Aiden Weiler, Ryder Blaubach, Kody Belter, Jesse Henrichs, Jacob Hoffman.
Eighth grade: Robert Giese, Whyatt Martyn, Cheyenne Soens.
MCPL Story Time
Bring your entire family to story time at the new Alfred Street location. Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to join library staff in Athens for this 30-minute program. There will be stories, songs and other literature-based activities during the 30-minute program on Monday, Dec. 4, and Monday, Dec. 11, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
E dgar Birth announcement
A son, Birch Dawson Lemmer, was born to Olivia and Dawson Lemmer, on November 11, 2023 at Citizens Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Mike and Annette Wetter, Colby, Kan.; and Kim and Sara Lemmer, Edgar.
Great-grandparents are Bobbie Holsman, Bogue, Kan.; Eugene and Margaret Wetter, Norton, Kan.; Tony and Lou Anne Lemmer, Edgar; Gerald and Cynthia Hall, Marathon.
Santa to visit Fenwood
The Fenwood Lions Club will be sponsoring a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus in Fenwood on Dec. 9, from 1:30-3 p.m. They will be at Illusions Bar with a bag of goodies for children. Bring your lists to share with Santa.
Circle of Joy Giving Tree
The Circle of Joy is sponsoring a “Giving Tree” for the Edgar area at Nicolet National Bank in Edgar. Decorations on the tree have a child’s age, clothing size and gift suggestions. Gifts should be wrapped and returned to the bank by Thursday, Dec. 15.
MCPL Story Time
Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to join library staff on the first and thirdTuesday of the month at the Edgar Branch for family story time. Enjoy learning with your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities in this 30-minute program, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Pokemon Club
Young Pokémon enthusiasts can trade cards and do Pokémonthemed activities at Pokémon Club. On December 18, from 4-5 p.m., come to the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar branch (224 S. Third St., Edgar). Free, no registration required Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
M arathon Yard decorating contest
The Knights of Columbus are again having their “Keep Christ in Christmas” themed yard decorating contest this year. Judging for the contest will be held on Friday, Dec. 15. A prize will be awarded to the contest winner. To register for the contest, email your name and address to krautaa@gmail.com.
Birth announcement
Josh and Taylor Ahles of Marathon announce the birth of a daughter, Jovie Joyce Lee. She was born on November 10 at Aspirus Women’s Health Birthing Center in Wausau.
She weighed seven pounds, five ounces and was 21 inches long.
Circle of Joy Giving Tree
A Circle of Joy Christmas “Giving Tree” will be located at People’s State Bank, Marathon. Ornaments with children’s ages and wish lists have been placed on the tree or are available from tellers. All gifts are to be wrapped and returned to the tree no later than Friday, December 8. If you are interested in participating, pick up a name at People’s State Bank or the village office.
St. Mary’s Honor Roll
High Honors With Distinction Seventh grade: Elsie Kolka. Eighth grade: Rehgan Martin. High Honors Sixth grade: Hunter Altenhofen, Grant Hillman, Ellie
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