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Governor recognizes Iowa scholars
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WEST DES MOINES — Iowa students were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony April 27 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association and its title sponsor, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, honored 424 high school seniors from across Iowa.
Among the scholars were Iowa Valley’s Asher Stubblefield, HLV’s Ema Roberts, Williamsburg’s Cooper Daugherty, Belle Plaine’s Kyla Shaull, Montezuma’s Ellen Cook, Grinnell’s Luke Ohlsen and BGM’s Addison Day.
“Iowa Farm Bureau has a long history of supporting students in their educational journey knowing they represent the leaders of tomorrow,” said IFBF President Brent Johnson in a press release
"From providing more than a half-million dollars in college scholarships annually to our longtime title sponsorship of the Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony, we’re honored to support and celebrate Iowa’s outstanding students.”
Each high school was invited to select a senior student with the highest academic ranking for their first seven semesters. Students selected for the award also had the opportunity to recognize their favorite/most influential teacher and will receive a photo plaque of their meeting with Gov. Reynolds.
"The principles learned through academic success, like those learned from participation in education-based activities, help develop outstanding leaders and citizens," said IHSAA Executive Director Tom Keating.
"The partnership between the IHSAA and the Iowa Farm Bureau, along with the great cooperation of the Governor’s Office has made this event possible for many years."
Ninety-eight percent of those recognized participate in extra-curricular school activities, and more than 82% participate in at least one interscholastic sport. More than 63% of the group plan to continue their education in Iowa.
