Students are… Students are the most important people entering our facilities. Students are not an interruption of work; they are the purpose of it. We are not doing them a favor by serving them. They are entitled to our service. Students are not cold statistics; they are human beings with feelings and emotions like Bettendorf High School our own. Students are people who bring us their RECOGNITION PROGRAM wants and it is our job to handle them as expeditiously as possible. Take care of the students, that’s why we are here. Author Unknown Passion…………………….Purpose…………………….Pride CURTIS YOUNG Activities inside and/or outside of school Set building Family Aunt- Ariel, Uncle- Eric, Cousins- Damien, Zachary, and Ziya Goal for the future My goal for the future is to get my diploma, start my life and hopefully get a job as a construction worker. Best experience at BHS Meeting teachers and new friends. Bettendorf High School is the reason I am getting my diploma. What have you learned about yourself during your time at BHS? I have become a better student since I have been at BHS. I care a lot more about my school and my grades. SARAH HACKBARTH Years at BHS 5 Family My husband, Ryan, and my two daughters, Claire and Kate Hobbies Singing, cheering for the Cyclones and Bears, and traveling Fav memory at BHS That's tricky, I have a lot of great memories! I would say one of my favorite memories was seeing my first group of advisory kiddos that I had for four years graduate last year. It was such a special moment for me, and them! Special moment this year I would say being chosen by Curtis to receive this recognition as a teacher who has had a positive impact on him was a very special moment for me. I pour my heart into building relationships with my students, and Curtis has made me so proud the two years I've known him. BRENDAN WEINBERGER Activities inside and/or outside of school Esports- League of Legends Family Tonya Weinberger (mother), Quentin The following students are being recognized for their Weinberger (brother), Ethan Weinberger perseverance and have shown a significant commitment (brother), Megan Weinberger (sister) to school and to their future. Goal for the future I still really don't know yet. HONORED STUDENTS Best experience at BHS All the great teachers and friends I met. Rosemary Bumgarner Emilly Rockhold What have you learned about yourself during your time at Daunte Clark Zach Stephenson BHS? Jon'a Levi Jessica Thomas I'm good at accounting. Tyliyah Parrow Brendan Weinberger Aaron Ritter Curtis Young PATRICK GALVIN Years at BHS HONORED STAFF 1 Family Kevin Trettin Sarah Hackbarth Katie, Michael and Elizabeth Amy Harksen Angie Mojeiko Hobbies Haleigh Hoyt Katie Howard Biking, sports, reading and games. Kedric Prince Loralee Cole Favorite memory at BHS Brad Bannerman Patrick Galvin Losing at Dominoes every single time I played Brendan. Ellie Kloberdanz Special moment this year The whole year was wonderful, but beating Brendan at chess was best. Passion…………………….Purpose…………………….Pride ROSEMARY BUMGARNER KATIE HOWARD Activities inside and/or outside of school Years at BHS Volunteer Work (King's Harvest Pet Rescue, Family 12 Resources Inc, Hand in Hand), played volleyball Freshman & Sophomore year. Family Chris, Bella & Olivia Family Mother- Tamara Collins Hobbies Spending time with my family and playing the Goal for the future I would love to finish my schooling at Monmouth College, piano Majoring within the field of Psychology and gaining my Favorite memory at BHS masters degree while also receiving a minor degree in Spanish One moment that stands out is walking to help achieve my dream of becoming a Social Worker for at students into the performing arts center for the risk children and teens in need. first time and watching their awe and excitement about what their future could hold Best experience at BHS The teachers who have helped me grow and become a better and the memories they would make within those 4 walls. version of myself that I never knew could be a reality. Teachers are like your second parents. They will be there for you, they will guide you as you crawl and Special moment this year will watch you grow as you walk out of the doors on to bigger and better things. I cannot think of any one singular moment but I love walking through I am happy that I met the teachers I did. the halls and talking with former students, knowing that the What have you learned about yourself during your time at BHS? relationships we've made have lasted beyond the class they've taken. The actions that I have taken in my past do not define who I am now. I am stronger and will walk into my future knowing that the young 14 year old girl who walked the halls of BHS will be a woman who walks out of college LORALEE COLE with a new look on life knowing her past actions are not her defining Years at BHS ones. 24 KEVIN TRETTIN Family Husband- Brad, Sons- TJ and Ryan Years at BHS Hobbies 6 Anything outside, sports, water activities, Family reading, spending time with family and friends 11 - Kevin, Glenda, Tienna, Clay, Kiya, Favorite memory at BHS Malachi, Jayna, Amiya, Nia, Lila, Sayla There are SO many great memories, but my Hobbies favorite has to be graduation ceremonies. I love Spending time with my family, taking my watching students who have spent the majority wife on motorcycle rides, and I really of their lives (to this point!) achieve this enjoy board / card games. milestone they have worked diligently for is just so moving! The proud Favorite memory at BHS smiles of the graduates, cheers and applause from family and friends, it's all just so great to experience. All of the relationships that I have built with staff and students over the years. I believe that when you look at a person first and then curriculum Special moment this year second you can accomplish more than you ever thought you could. I've had a few seniors who graduated early this year and have written Special moment this year me letters, saying how much they appreciated my help and support All of the Zoom meetings that I have had this quarter with my through their high school years. I remind them how much of their own Instructional Coaches. I believe we have come together even stronger as strength, determination, and confidence was needed to achieve their a team and have made some astronomical accomplishments during this goal. We don't know how much we can get through until we actually online learning time. face it. JESSICA THOMAS DAUNTE CLARK Activities inside and/or outside of school BVM, Basketball, StuCo, work at HyVee Family Cassie, brother- Daveion, sister- Dasha Goal for the future My goal for the future is to own my own brand. Best experience at BHS My best experience was the environment. The people I met and friends I made. I also enjoyed my college visit with Mrs. Hoyt What have you learned about yourself during your time at BHS? I learned what it means to take responsibility for myself. I feel like I have grown up. I’ve learned that there is a time and place for being a kid. Activities inside and/or outside of school Work at McDonald's for 2 years and volunteer at Lockwood Park Stables AMY HARKSEN Family Daniel Thomas, Mom - Elizabeth Rose Carvillie, Sister - Olivia Years at BHS Dyson, Sister - Madison Thomas 14 Goal for the future Family Husband, Harry, son, Lukas (26), daugh- I plan to join the army after graduation and see what that takes me. ter Morgan (25), son Cole (21) My ultimate goal is to become a criminal defense attorney Hobbies Best experience at BHS Reading, running, exercise, and time with My time with friends and teachers and getting to know the teachers family/friends better. Favorite memory at BHS What have you learned about yourself during your time at There are too many to count, but anytime BHS? a student sees their own value and strength. I learned that I am fully in control of how I react to things. Who I Special moment this year am and who I want to be is completely up to me. Nothing is going to Honestly, it was with Daunte. When I told him he was going to be stop me. honored as the "Student of the Week" in the QC Times Bettendorf News and he said that it was one of the best things to happen to him and we shared a great talk about his growth and belief in himself. JON’A LEVI ZACH STEPHENSON Activities inside and/or outside of school Activities inside and/or outside of school MMA Concert Choir, Student Council, Black Voices Matter (BVM), Iowa All-State Choir, and Family private vocal lessons with Sue Clark. Debbie Thompson- grandma Family Goal for the future Lee Levi, Guy Hayslett, and Brielle Levi My goal for the future is to go to a 4 year college and get my bachelor's in Business to become a car Goal for the future salesman. My goal is to learn to be okay with the unknown. I know my life will turn out to be Best experience at BHS what it is due to my decisions and my Attending football games actions. What have you learned about yourself during your time at BHS? Best experience at BHS I have learned how to be independent My best experience was performing in the Iowa All-State Choir two years in a row.