Congratulations to the following art students who won awards at the Rock Valley College’s Juried High School Art Show. Award winners are Erin DiGiovanni, Shaina Droessler, Katie King and Stephanie Shipley.

Congratulations to the following students who sign National Letters of Intent on February 14.

Derek Dimke — the University of Illinois

Colin McGuire — Winona State University

Patrick Appino — St. Xavier University

The following courses have been added for the 2008-2009 school year.

Italian 1 is available to incoming freshmen and current freshmen and sophomores.

Advanced Placement Art History will be offered to juniors and seniors.

Advanced Placement Studio Art is an option for seniors.

Advanced Photoshop is available to juniors and seniors.

Advanced Placement Literature and Composition is now available to juniors and seniors. Previously it was available to juniors only.

Foods 2 is a new elective for juniors.

Apologetics is once again a senior elective.

The mathematic’s curriculum for freshmen and sophomores has been revised. New courses are: Mathematics Skills with Algebra Preparation, Fundamental Algebra 1A and Fundamental Algebra 1B,  Algebra Essentials and Geometry Essentials.

Descriptions for these course are found in the Curriculum Guide on-line and in booklet form

Congratulations to the following students who have signed National Letters of Intent to attend the following colleges.

Nick Hauge and Spencer Smith to attend St. Ambrose University for football.

Michelle Lind to attend Indiana University for soccer.

Bobby Sikarin to attend Qunicy University for football.