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Winter Activities

 Winter has consisted of a LOT of basketball, with a few other things sprinkled in here and there!  Since Christmas, we have only had 2 full weeks of school. One week was shortened because of Covid, and we've had 3 snow days. Cambry had a week with Covid, and we think Delaney did too, although she tested negative every time. Then, this week, almost 2 years after the pandemic began, I caught Covid on my birthday. Ugghh!  

In the midst of all of this, we have been to a lot of basketball games.  Delaney finished her season up a few weeks ago. She gained a lot of valuable experience this year, having to play against a lot of 8th graders!

 

Delaney, Jenna, Jayley

Caiden is nearing the end of his last basketball season - although we hope his team can hold on for at least 2 more weeks!  One highlight for him during the winter was being selected with Skyler to be on the all-tournament team at the Burrton Tournament after they won the consolation bracket.  Caiden's biggest highlight, though, would have to be his successful dunk against Centre!





At homecoming, the senior class was recognized. It was fun to see all of them in one place and to hear about their future plans, as well as what they were voted "most likely to. . ."  Thanks to Cambry for videoing Caiden's part: Most likely to be playing fantasy football at age 80!
In between basketball, Caiden squeezed a few Scholars Bowl meets in.  In fact, they placed first at Regionals, made it to the final round at STATE, and finished the year 6th in the state.  What a cool thing that was!
Ready for state to begin:
Audrey, Annalise, Dominic, Caiden, Timothy, Jacob (I think)

Regional Champs! Thanks to Marcia and Braden for
coaching this group of seniors!


Cambry gave her annual winter 4H project talk - this time on sanding wood and different kinds of sanders.  She planned it all without me really looking at it, and she did a good job.  She has come a long ways since 3rd grade!

While this has seemed busy, I know one thing. . . Spring will feel even busier!!


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  1. VanessaFebruary 28, 2022 at 2:04 PM

    Oh I love that Cambry did that presentation and did it without help-those are amazing skills she is gaining!

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