What’s Happening at AHS

ASSUMPTION’S ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM EARNS TOP HONORS AT REGIONALS!

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We are proud to announce an amazing performance by our Academic Decathlon team at the recent Regional Academic Decathlon competition.

Our team competed at Grundy Center High School against strong schools from across Iowa, demonstrating exceptional academic skill, teamwork, and dedication & earning 2nd place overall in the Small Schools category!

Declan Murphy, Noah Fetterer, Elijah Milton, Evan Wilson, and Natalie Stombaugh competed in the Honors category. Ryan Bang and Devin Diaz competed in the Scholastic category, & Trevor Gray and King Goodwin competed in the Varsity category. Our cumulative team scores resulted in an outstanding 2nd -place finish!

Several students also received individual medals for their achievements:

Honors

  • Declan Murphy earned Gold medals in Econ and Mathematics and Silver in Literature.

Scholastic

  • Ryan Bang earned Bronze medals in Econ and Silver in Math.
  • Devin Diaz earned a Bronze medal in Science.

Varsity

  • Trevor Gray earned Bronze medals in Mathematics, Music, and Social Studies as well as a Silver medal in Science. He also earned the Bronze Overall Award in his category!
  • King Goodwin earned Gold medals in Social Studies and Interview, and Silver in Econ.

These results reflect our members’ dedication to the team, strong preparation efforts, and commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations to all of our Academic Decathlon team members for representing our school with distinction and pride!

Davenport Country Club – Job Opportunity

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Job Title: Food Runner/Busser

Location: Davenport Country Club Pool

Job Description:

Join the vibrant team at Davenport Country Club and be an essential part of our poolside dining experience as a Food Runner/Busser. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring seamless service for our esteemed members and guests.

Job Requirements:

  • Run Food to Servers’ Sections: Deliver orders promptly and accurately from the kitchen to designated server sections.
  • Follow DCC’s Policies and Procedures
  • Coordinate with Expo: Work closely with the expo to ensure orders are prepared and delivered correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain Cleanliness: Keep server stations clean and organized by promptly clearing dishes, trash, and other items.
  • Knowledge of Food Presentations: Understand the presentation standards for each menu item to maintain consistent quality.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Hourly Wage: Earn a competitive hourly wage, along with 10% of the total servers’ tips.
  • Club-Provided Polo: Represent Davenport Country Club proudly in a club-provided polo shirt.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: Explore potential career advancements within the club, including transitioning into a server position.
  • Club-Provided Meals: The club provides employee meals twice a day.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain composed under pressure.
  • Must be reliable, punctual, and available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Motivated Individuals: We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to contribute to our team.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic team environment, we welcome you to apply for the Food Runner/Busser position at Davenport Country Club’s poolside dining.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to Bruce Moore, Dining Room Manager, Bruce@davenportcc.com

LULAC Council 10 Scholarship

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This scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen and current college students, as well as students pursuing careers in the industrial/technical trades. Applicants must reside within a 50-mile radius of the LULAC Center  (4224 Ricker Hill Rd., Davenport), demonstrate community involvement, and participate in extracurricular activities. Grades, response to the essay prompt and financial need are also considered when deciding the scholarship recipients.

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Click here for application

Musicians Represent School in Honor Band Performance

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The Assumption Band has had a busy honor band season! First, on January 16, we had six students participate in the University of Dubuque Honor Band under the direction of Dr. Nolan Hauta. The students who participated were Olivia Fernando – Flute, Ellie Weyeneth – Clarinet, Natalie Herrman – Alto Saxophone, Alex Hady – Trumpet, Ethan Furgason – Trombone, and Evan Wilson – Euphonium.

Then, on Monday, January 19 was the Mississippi Athletic Conference (MAC) Honor Band at Central DeWitt High School! We had 18 students participate between two bands. The 9th and 10th grade bands were under the direction of retired band director Michael Omarzu from Western Dubuque High School and retired band director Steve Stickney from Mount Mercy University. The students who participated were Caitlyn Creech – Euphonium, Derek Creech – Trombone, Dylan Creech – Tuba, Devin Diaz – Percussion, Faithlyn Fernando – Clarinet, Olivia Fernando – Flute, Ethan Furgason – Trombone, Jonah Goldsmith – Percussion, Adrian Gonzalez – Clarinet, Renin Gray – Alto Saxophone, Alex Hady – Trumpet, Natalie Herrman – Alto Saxophone, Laisha Lopez – Trumpet, Max Nicoletto – Percussion, Micah Schilling – Trumpet, Em Wermes – Flute, Ellie Weyeneth – Clarinet, and Evan Wilson – Euphonium.

Finally, Evan Wilson was selected on Euphonium for the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Honor Band on January 24th at the Voxman Music Building on the campus of the University of Iowa. Not only was Evan selected, but he made first chair! Evan was under the direction of conductor Brad Lampe from Central College.

Sign Up for Faculty/Staff Luncheon Items for Catholic Schools Week!

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During Catholic Schools Week this year, Knight Network will provide a brunch style lunch for our faculty and staff on Wednesday, January 28th. Knight Network funds will be used to purchase the main lunch/brunch, but we are asking for donations of drinks and breakfast desserts. They can be dropped off in the Assumption Front Office Tuesday, January 27th, between 7:00 and 3:30 or Wednesday morning the 28th, 7:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.. Thanks so much for your help and support of our hard-working school employees through the Knight Network parent organization! 

Sign Up Here!

IAAI – Iowa Scholarship

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Each year, the Iowa Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) awards two one-time scholarships in the amount of $1,000. Each scholarship is disbursed in two installments: $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester. Award checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and the educational institution.

Applicants must be Iowa residents and must be accepted to or currently enrolled, either online or in residence, at a nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school. Applicants must be pursuing a course of study leading to a career in one of the following fields:

  • Fire Service
  • Fire Science
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Fire Protection Technology
  • Insurance

Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply.

The scholarship application is attached to this email. It may also be accessed on our website at:
https://www.iowaiaaichapter.org/

DEADLINE: March 30th