A Panorama High School senior is one of only four students to receive an Iowa Scholarship for the Arts to support their education this fall. Ruby Hummel of Yale has received the prestigious $2,500 award from the Iowa Arts Council, which is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Hummel says she was inspired by her teachers and her peers and wants to continue to perform while studying to become a music educator at Drake University in Des Moines. Her goal is to help future generations connect with music. “These students have demonstrated exceptional artistic ability, and we’re delighted they will pursue their education here in Iowa,” says Iowa Arts Council Administrator, David Schmitz. “An education in the arts will help them develop creativity and critical-thinking skills as they prepare for future careers in the arts or other areas.” Other winners include Faith De Groot from Alta Aurelia High School, Mikayla Lane of Crestwood High School and Mio Legaspi of De
A Panorama High School student was recently selected for a high honor.
On Tuesday night, senior Reagan Gibson was selected as one of three Premier Pork Youth Ambassadors for the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Youth Leadership Team. The selection was made during the organization’s Master Pork Producers’ recognition banquet in Des Moines.
Paige Dagel of Sanborn was the other ambassador and Riverside’s Leah Marek was crowned as the 2021 Iowa Pork Queen.
Gibson and her fellow winners receive a $4,000 scholarship, plaque and sash and will assist with state pork promotional and educational activities throughout 2021.
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