The Kansas Chief Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019B Section

Eye-catching artwork by DW 7th gradeD-West seventh grade art students recently created some eye-catching artwork. Art teacher Holly Savaged ex-

plained that a variety of art techniques were used by the students. They first used art expression by dropping, splatter-ing and swirling acrylic paint onto large white paper while listening to music. Next, a collage process was used toapply strips of magazine or calendar pages to the background. Choosing which animal—a bird, dog, or cat—theywanted to create was the next step. Mrs. Savage provided stencils for the eyes, beaks or noses. Bringing the artworkanimal to life was done with oil pastels, and students were instructed to use harmonious colors on the color wheel.The finishing touches of whiskers, eyebrows, and eyelashes were done with acrylics. (Photos by Marla Taylor)

Farm Bureau ScholarshipsDoniphan County Farm Bureau Association is currently accepting applica-

tions for our scholarship award program. If you have a high school senior, andyou are a current Doniphan County Farm Bureau member you play apply forone of four $250 scholarships available.

Your high school senior may contact his or her school guidance counselorfor requirements and applications or request one by calling 985-2400 to leavea message. Applications are due in the Doniphan County Farm Bureau office,440 E. Locust, P.O. Box 242, Troy, KS 66087, by April 1st at 5 P.M.

Troy PreschoolRoundup March 6Troy USD #429 is conducting a

Preschool round-up this year for allincoming 4-year old children that willbe attending USD #429 Preschoolfor the 2019-2020 school year.Round-up will be held at the TroyCommunity Building on March 6. Youwill need to call the grade school of-fice at 785-985-3538 ext. 2000 toschedule an appointment. Please notethat there will be no preschool classesthat day.

Troy CalendarSat., March 2 THS Speech @

ACCHS Hoops for Heart – K-2 – 9-10:15 a.m. – THS Gym

Mon., March 4 TMS OTL BandClinic – Practice – 2 p.m./Concert –6 p.m. @ Wetmore Work Keys Test-ing

Wed., March 6 Preschool RoundUp @ Troy Community Center No 4Year Old Preschool

In back: Jim Cera, Gabi Miller, Kyra Gilmore, Caleb Kendall,Danielle MacKnight, Lilly Vertin. Front: Martika Dominguez, TrinityWaitt, Kaitlyn Geeting, Laci Orcutt.

Riverside Attend HOSA ConferenceBy Jim Cera

Riverside High School’s health science pathway students attended theirfirst HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) conference held at PittState. HOSA is the national organization for future medical health profes-sionals and hosts 2 annual conferences where students from all across thestate come together for what is usually a 2 day event (shortened this time dueto weather) that combines hearing from guest speakers, networking with busi-nesses and learning about career opportunities as well as speaking with col-lege recruiters and the opportunity to compete in their choice of over 40different medical and health related events. The Riverside HOSA charter has16 members, 14 of which participated in the event through online testing andat conference competitions in events ranging from medical terminology tonurse assisting and forensics.

This first event for us was a great learning experience in many ways andwe are already looking forward to the fall conference.

Riverside CalendarFeb. 28 - 4:00 MS Scholars Bowl

at Royal Valley; TBA Girls BB Sub-State at Marysville

Mar. 1 -2 TBA Boys BB Sub-Stateat Marysville

Mar. 4 - 4:00 MS Scholars Bowlat Perry-Lecompton

Mar. 5 - 9:00 FFA Ag Mech. CDE,Poultry CDE at Wamego; 4:00 MSBig 7 Scholars Bowl at Jeff West

Mar. 6 - Prom fundraiserMar. 7 - End of 3rd QuarterMar. 8 - No School, Teacher Work

Day; Registration Deadline - April 13ACT

Mar. 11 - 6:30 PTO Meeting, EastCampus

Mar. 12 - 13Parent-Teacher Con-ferences

Mar. 14 - Parent-Teacher Confer-ences

Mar. 15 - No School

Unofficial minutesTroy USD Board of Education

meeting was held Feb. 13. Present:Warren Grable, Supt. Pat McKernan,Sandy Reel, CLerk Janel Anderson,Nikia Weber, Michael Estes, NathanGeiger, Jennifer Luedke, JasonWinder (6:01 p.m.)

The regular Board of EducationMeeting was called to order byPresident Warren Grable at 6 p.m.

It was moved by Weber and sec-onded by Geiger to approve theagenda as amended. Motion Carried.

The Board of Education took amoment of silence to reflect on allthe servicemen home and abroadserving our country and all theVeteran’s, law enforcement officers,and EMT’s.

Mr. Winder arrived at 6:01 p.m.It was moved by Geiger and sec-

onded by Luedke to approve thevouchers and bills as presented. Mo-tion Carried.

Visitors: Misty Speilman,Amanda Stock, and Lizzie Schultz

Presentations: Amanda Stock andLizzie Schultz, THS Seniors, pre-sented the Board of Education plansfor the 2019 Senior Trip

It was moved by Reel and sec-onded by Geiger to approve the 2019Senior Trip to Branson, MO May 4-7, 2019 and the district will pay thesponsors portion of the trip. MotionCarried.

It was moved by Weber and sec-onded by Luedke to approve the con-sent agenda as amended.

a. Approval of Minutes – January14, 2019 Minutes

Troy School Board meeting b. Approval of HS Assistant Track

Coach – Tom BondFARM GROUND BIDSIt was moved by Geiger and sec-

onded by Reel to approve the bid fromJeschke Farms, LLC in the amount of$48,489 for the 3 year farm groundbid. Motion Carried.

Misty Spielman, Opaa! Manager,gave a report on the School Lunch andBreakfast Program.

CALENDAR CHANGESIt was moved by Weber and sec-

onded by Reel to approve the follow-ing changes to the 2018-2019 calen-dar:

a. March 15th – No School day willbe changed to ½ day student contactday. School will dismiss early onMarch 15th at 12:30 p.m. TeacherWork Day in the afternoon.

b.April 4 – No School Day so thedistrict can host the TVL ForensicsMeet. Teachers will be required to beon duty.

c.April 22 – Originally scheduledas no school day will now be a full stu-dent contact day.

Motion Carried.DISTRICT CALENDARIt was moved by Weber and sec-

onded by Geiger to approve the 2019-2020 calendar as presented. MotionCarried.

NEW DISTRICT VEHICLEIt was moved by Geiger and sec-

onded by Reel to purchase a 2019Ford Explorer from Hiawatha Ford infor the amount of $32,202 and tradein the 2006 Ford Minivan. MotionCarried.

A brief discussion about capital

improvements was held.Mr. McKernan updated the Board

of Education on the Atchison Com-munity Health Clinic hosting free den-tal cleanings at the school district.The Kansas Education Systems Ac-creditation visit will be April 16,2019.

Mr. Estes updated the Board ofEducation that Juniors will take theACT Test for free on February 20th.He also updated the Board on upcom-ing events. Mr. Estes updated theboard on student lead parent teacherconferences which the ms/hs will beparticipating in March.

Mrs. Reel gave the DCEC report.EXECUTIVE SESSIONIt was moved by Luedke and sec-

onded by Winder to go into execu-tive session to discuss negotiationsunder KOMA and the open meetingwill resume in the board room at 8:15p.m. Remaining: Board, Superinten-dent, Principal, and Clerk

EXECUTIVE SESSONIt was moved by Geiger and sec-

onded by Weber to go into executivesession to discuss evaluations of in-dividual employees pursuant to non-elected personnel exception underKOMA and the open meeting will re-sume in the board room at 8:30 p.m.Remaining: Board and Superinten-dent

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTIt was moved by Geiger and sec-

onded by Reel to approve a one yearcontract extension for Michael Estes,7-12 Principal/Activities Director.Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

The D-West girls’ basketball team with their regional runner up plaque. Front: Manager Kyra Johnson, SydneySmith, Myah Olson, Elle Williams, Kinlee Whetstine, Emma Albers, manager Belle Smith. Back: Manager LillyClark, assistant coach Kelli Rodgers, Sadie Leach, Alexis Wilson, Makinley Smith, Heidi Leach, Jaiden Taylor, man-ager Avery Weathersbee, and head coach Perry Smith.

Sophomore Heidi Leach gets a lay-up off a fast break against Centralia.

Lady Mustangs advanceto sub-state

The Lady Mustangs basketball team has advanced to the sub-state level inpost-season play. They will play at Clay Center High School at 6 p.m. on Thurs-day, Feb. 28 against Hanover. Last week in the regional tournament, D-Westdefeated both Onaga and Troy to earn a place in the championship game againstCentralia. Despite losing to the Panthers 48-63, the top two teams advancefrom regionals. For the 1A schools in Kansas, playing in the basketball sub-state tournament is no longer automatic. The first step for post-season playhas gone back to the regional tournament system, which was used prior to2011. In 2011 1A basketball was divided into two divisions, and regional tour-naments were no longer part of post-season play. Starting this year, the twodivisions were combined into one division of 117 schools for 2018-19.

(DWHS photos by Marla Taylor)