Plain City – Fremont High update: The December 1st gun scare has had the student body and the staff rethinking and going over the safeguards that are in place for just this type of event. The staff took time with the students to talk about the events and work through what people had on their mind. Fremont had a crisis team there for some of the students as a needed emotional resource. Dr. Rod Belnap, the principal at Fremont made a statement, “We appreciate the countless messages and expressions of support. We appreciate the kind words from each of you and your concern for this great school. A strong community is what defines Fremont High School. We truly come together when challenges arise. After meeting with local law enforcement and other officials regarding the incident, they all commended Fremont (while we commended them) on such tremendous students, faculty, and staff that helped with such a challenging event with calm, apparent smooth actions that day.” School has returned to normal status with many activities on the calendar.
The Fremont Academic Olympiad team finished 3rd as a team in the math portion of their recent competition. Keegan Morby placed 3rd overall in the math portion as well. Congratulations to the team: Dallin Denton, Payton Famuliner, Keegan Greenman, Dallen Howes, Taylor Jackson, Phillip Linson, Keegan Morby, Kollin Wasserlein, and Augie Witkowski.
Basketball is in full swing at Fremont, there are weekly games for the sophomores, Jr. Varsity and Varsity. Games are played until mid-February when there will be playoff games. Wrestling also has meets every week and the State championship will February 21st. Check sentinelnews.com for times.
On December 9th at the Plain City Community/Senior Citizens Center, two high-energy Western music groups played for a Christmas-themed potluck and benefit concert. Blue Sage is an all-acoustic folk ensemble that seamlessly blends together bluegrass, folk, rock and jazz. Lead by Mike Iverson playing claw hammer banjo, the band is rounded out with Shauna Iverson on upright bass and Blaisdell on fiddle. Stampede was also there for the benefit. Stampede is the husband and wife team of Steve and Terri Taylor. Stampede performs nearly 400 comedy-filled concerts a year. Terri Taylor, is known for her yodeling and songwriting. Participants brought non-perishable, canned food items or pet food items for the Catholic Community Services Food Pantry as a donation for the holiday season.
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