The most valuable lesson Jonathan Williams, 2003 Apollo High School graduate, learned in high school was to give back. Although a shining star on the basketball court, Williams had little direction where he wanted to go in life. It was his basketball coach, Dean Kesler, who guided him and helped put meaning in his life. … Read more
Each year, Apollo High School’s Link Crew prepares to welcome incoming freshmen. This year was no different despite the unusual circumstances to the start of the school year. COVID-19 was not going to stop these students. The Link Crew is a group of upperclassmen who welcome and make freshmen feel more comfortable throughout their first … Read more
Gary Gohman, kindergarten teacher at Clearview Elementary School, knew he would someday be in education. His road there was just a little unconventional. Gohman attended St. Cloud State University to earn a degree in teaching secondary math; however, part way through, he changed his mind. Teaching math to high school students just didn’t feel right. … Read more
Music is in her blood. For 2014 Tech High School graduate, Jessica Backes, music is a way to connect with people. Backes just visited South Junior High School, her former middle school, to talk to students about music, but more importantly, to stop and say hello and thank you to her old band director, Anita … Read more
The path to a successful future is rarely defined by one narrow road but instead includes many, perhaps even a few detours. Along the way, we sometimes look back on our lives and ask, “What really shaped me? What had an impact in my life?” For Dr. Sylvia Huff, director of research, assessments and grants … Read more