Wentzville Students Win Fire Hydrant Scholarships

The hydrants, decorated with the theme "National Monuments," were judged by Wentzville city employees.

Q: So when is a fire hydrant more than just a 150 pound piece of metal? A: When it’s a scholarship application, of course! The Water Division of the Wentzville Public Works Department has awarded $4,000 worth of scholarships to three students in the Wentzville School District. Dana Engelhardt, a senior at Holt High School received a $2,000 scholarship for her entry, and Alex Braun and Kathleen Haarmann—both seniors at Timberland High School—tied for first place and will each receive a scholarship worth $1,000 for their artistic fire hydrants. This is the 16th year for the contest, held annually in conjunction with National Water Week. Each year Wentzville students are asked to creatively interpret a theme with their painted hydrants. This …

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Timberland, Holt Meet Up in Soccer Quarterfinal

Timberland moves on to challenge Zumwalt West today at 5 p.m.

Holt Awarded Bronze Medal in US News High School Rankings

Holt was the only high school in St. Charles County to receive a medal ranking.

Holt High School has been named one of the nation’s top high schools by U.S. News & World Report which released its fourth annual Best High School Rankings on May 8th. Wentzville’s Emil E. Holt Sr. High received its first ever Bronze medal rating, and is one of only 124 Missouri High Schools to be named to the prestigious list. Nearly 22,000 high schools were reviewed for the rankings in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Locally, Holt was the only high school in St. Charles County to receive a medal rating. To determine the Best High Schools national rankings, schools were first analyzed at the state level in terms of student performance on state assessments. In 2010, Holt had the highest percentage of students scoring “proficient” …

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Wentzville School District Moves Graduation Ceremonies to Family Arena

Holt's graduation is set for Tues., May 29; Timberland's will take place on Wed., May 30.

The Wentzville School District is moving high school graduation ceremonies from Lindenwood University to the Family Arena this year. In the past, space limitations at the Lindenwood Hyland Performance Arena restricted the number of tickets that each graduate had for family and friends. Hosting the ceremonies at the 10,000 seat Family Arena will allow graduates to bring as many people as they like, as well as accommodate the future needs of the fastest growing school district in Missouri. The graduation ceremony for Holt High School will be held on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m., and the graduation ceremony for Timberland High School will be held on Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. No admission ticket is required, and doors will open at 6:00 p.…

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Holt Student Tapped for 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade

Jacob Spiegel of Wentzville is one of just 325 students across the country to be chosen to perform in the Bands of America Honor Band.

Jacob Spiegel, a junior at Holt High School, has been selected by Music for All to be a member of the Bands of America (BOA) Honor Band in the 2013 Tournament of Roses® Parade. Spiegel was selected from hundreds of applicants across the nation for membership in this prestigious 325 piece national honor band. Spiegel, a trumpet player, will spend a week in southern California where he will have rehearsals, performances at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest and Disneyland, special activities and a featured appearance in the world-famous parade. The 5.5-mile parade (which is often referred to as the “Rose Bowl Parade”) will be broadcast in more than 220 international territories and countries. Magnificent floral floats, spirited marching bands …

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Holt's Wilfer Commits to Play College Basketball

The Holt senior plans to attend Milliken University in Decatur, Illinois.

Holt senior Mitchell Wilfer has committed to play basketball for the Big Blue of Milliken University in Decatur, Illinois. With his mother Heidi and father Bob by his side, Mitchell signed his National Letter of Intent at Holt High School.   Mitchell was named to the 2012 First Team All-Tournament at Fort Zumwalt North’s Invitational Tournament as well as the Second Team All-Conference for GAC South. Mitchell holds a 3.67 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society and volunteers for MoDot’s Adopt a Highway program. He plans to study mathematics education at Millikin.

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Tennis and Soccer Standouts Sign National Letters of Intent

Timberland's Savannah Drew will play for William Jewell College; Holt's Courtney Ferguson has signed with Culver-Stockton College.

Savannah Drew, Timberland Timberland senior Savannah Drew has committed to play tennis for the Division II William Jewell Cardinals in Liberty, MO next fall. With her mother Kathy and her father Bryan by her side, the team captain signed her National Letter of Intent at Timberland High School on Thurs., April 19. Savannah is an outstanding tennis player, having won districts, sectionals and competed at the state level all four years of high school. She is also a three-time GAC conference champion. In 2010 she earned fourth place at the state competition and made the All-State Singles Team. Savannah was named the 2011 Suburban Journals Female Athlete of the Year, and the 1380 AM Sports Radio High School Athlete of the Week. She also …

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Two More Wentzville Sports Standouts Sign National Letters of Intent

Holt's Erik Peyton will play golf for Columbia College; Timberland's Jenny Ferguson will play softball for Culver-Stockton College.

Erik Peyton, Holt Holt senior Erik Peyton has committed to play golf for the Columbia College Cougars next fall. Erik has earned varsity letters in basketball, soccer and golf for the Indians, choosing the latter to play at the collegiate level. With his mother Robyn and father Kevin by his side, Erik signed his National Letter of Intent at Holt High School on Fri., April 13. Erik shot a tournament average of 83 for the 2011 season (his first season playing competitive golf), and won four matches for the Indians. He was a 1st Team All-Conference selection in golf for 2011 and named to the 2nd Team All-Conference for soccer in 2011 and 2012. In addition, he was named to the GAC All-Academic Team for soccer, basketball and golf. He is a …

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Letter to the Editor: Senior Thanks Holt High for Prom

Holt student council sponsored a "Senior Prom" night on Fri., April 13.

The student council for Holt High school again this year hosted a “senior” prom for local “seniors” on Friday, April 13, 2012. There was delicious Italian food, fun music and lots of dancing was enjoyed by all. As a senior, I know it was such a pleasure dancing and talking with the young men and women and believe they felt the same. Believe me, the years do fly by, so to our young men and women, enjoy your youth, suck up all the knowledge you can, be kind to each other and look to a bright future – you are our tomorrow. God Bless You All A Senior

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