Taking a big step

MAES kindergarteners graduate to first grade. Family and friends gathered Thursday evening at Minnewaska Area Elementary School to celebrate a turning point in the lives of MAES’s youngest students... it was time to say goodbye to kindergarten and begin the new adventure of first grade. With crayon tassels bobbing from their bright, construction paper caps, students announced what they would like to be when they grow up and performed for their fans once more time as kindergarteners.  read entire story. . . .

Lakes Area Chamber hosts award banquet

Greg Vold, the 2013 president of the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, addressed a crowd of nearly 100 at the annual chamber business meeting and awards luncheon last Wednesday at the Lakeside Ballroom. Vold reiterated that the mission of the chamber was to continue to work at promoting  the community and what it has to offer.  He also introduced chamber board members and recognized outgoing past president, Chris Johnson.  Pictured are Minnewaska Area High School students Colleen Rutledge (center right) and Rujard Thurmer (center left) were recipients of the “Outstanding Youth of the Year” Awards. The awards were presented by MAS Principal Pat Falk (left) and MAS Counselor Jonathan Weaver.  read entire story. . . .

Cordes leaves MAS  for superintendent job in Breckenridge

Minnewaska Area Schools will be filling another administrative position after approving the resignation of Diane Cordes, effective June 30.  read entire story. . . .

Class of 2013 honor students recognized, scholarships awarded

Students recognized at the 2013 honors banquet were, front row, left to right: Julianne Helander*, Veronica Weisel, Alexis Guggisberg, Krista Rust, Jamie Smith* and Sharaya Schwardt*. Middle row: Alexia Amundson*, Leandra Boysen*, Mikaela Cypher*, Colleen Rutledge, Brittany Carroll, Tiffany McDonough, Bryce Suchy and Jared Dyreson. Back row: Wade Schmitz, Jeffrey Maus, Austin Giese, Derek Klimek, Anthony Mecham, Austin Lieser, Riley Terhaar, Jordan Skeates-Strommen*, Justin Seibel and Tyler Vanderby. (* = National Honor Society member)  read entire story. . . .