Resignations submitted at H-BC

By Lexi MooreHills-Beaver Creek girls Basketball Coach Tom Goehle turned in his letter of resignation to the school board Monday.Goehle resigned after leading the girls basketball program for 10 years. He will continue to coach H-BC’s track and cross-country teams.According to Goehle’s letter of resignation, he needs additional time to work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes."I am extremely excited about what is in store for me," he said. "This organization could be even stronger. We need someone to spearhead the changes from within the community."In other personnel matters Monday, the board accepted a letter of resignation from Emily Walgrave, H-BC fourth-grade teacher.Walgrave will finish her 17th year of teaching prior to her retirement at the end of the school year."As a board, we would like to thank her for a job well done," Lois Leuthold said.Patriot student accomplishmentsPatriot student accomplishments topped the agenda of the H-BC School Board meeting Monday. Board members recognized the H-BC girls and boys basketball teams for their outstanding seasons. Superintendent David Deragisch said he was pleased with the fan support during the regular season and playoff season."I am very proud of our teams, coaches and fans as they demonstrated good sportsmanship and school spirit. Cheering for our team only, instead of cheering against the opponent is getting better," Deragisch said. "The band also played very well."Board members congratulated Kale Wiertzema for being chosen as one of 40 students to play in the Minnesota All-Star Game.Deragisch informed the board that 11 H-BC junior high students were selected to perform in the Luverne Middle School Music Festival Wednesday, March 9.He wished seven FFA students luck as they were going to compete in a meat judging events in Pipestone Tuesday."These kids aren’t always the star athletes, but this gives them an opportunity to shine."In other school news:
The majority of H-BC paraprofessionals passed the required tests to meet No Child Left Behind requirements.
H-BC Elementary Kindergarten roundup registrations so far indicate 20 to 25 students will enroll in kindergarten for the 2005-06 school year.
The elementary school will offer study skills classes for grades 2 - 5 on April 5, 7, 12 and 14. Each class will last about an hour and will meet at the end of the school day. These classes will help prepare students for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.