Casual for a cause - Clarksville school staff fund scholarships

Clarksville school staff have raised enough funds to fund four $225 scholarships to help seniors with college expenses next year through their Casual for a Cause program, new this semester.
     “Casual for a Cause is a great idea. One hundred percent of the money collected will go back to the students via scholarships,” said Principal Eric Eckerman. “So proud of how many of staff chose to participate.”
     Each of the 36 participating staff members donated $25 toward the scholarship fund, and in return get to wear jeans on Fridays.
     “It’s been an excellent way to give back to our students, and we hope to continue the program in future years to come,” said counselor Tonya Poppe.
 
Front (L-R):Barb Miller, Ashten Henningsen, Mary Johnson, Coryn Van Beek, Lisa Negen, Dawn Ison
Middle: Susan Doehrmann, Jackie Zeien, Marvelyn Barber, Rick Sandifer, Katelyn Shaver, Tina Halverson, Kassie Friedrichs, Adam Anthony, Heather Foster, John Sundet. Back:Bob Goeller, Levi Ross, Dan Kurchera, Jennifer Wipperman, Cindy Tiemessen, Jess Mraz, Eric Eckerman, Jill Johnson, Tonya Poppe, Ryan Gebel, Ralph Longus. Other staff members (not pictured) also participated.(Bethany Carson photo.)
Not pictured- Amy Barnett, Katee Dralle, Rhon Arjes, Ross Timmermans, Sharon Markusson, Sheila Backer, Tonya Derner, Sharon Ragsdale, April Hoodjer
 
Read more in the March 22 edition of the STAR.