Student-principal puts on ‘Survivor’ benefit

Students at Holy Family Catholic School had a day of fun, good deeds and a little bit of “Survivor” – without tribal council – on Friday, thanks to fourth-grader Eric Zwyer who got to play principal for a day. Zwyer achieved the principal role after his parents purchased the prize at Holy Family’s auction in March, “Believe … In Our Future.”

Eric wanted to plan something fun for his special day but also do something meaningful. With the help of his parents, Eric put together a student carnival, where Holy Family students could play games like bean bag toss and bingo, knock down bottles and win penny candy prizes and small toys. But Eric required students to bring a can of nonperishable food for entry to the carnival. All of the food collected was for St. Pius Food Bank.

In the afternoon, the middle school teachers put students into teams to compete in a series of challenges. True to “Survivor” form, the middle school students battled it out to be crowned the HFCS Survivor team. The challenges included throwing, navigating through a rope obstacle course and a scavenger hunt where the teams had to search for an immunity-style statue.

Seniors get NIC awards

North Idaho high school students were recently awarded presidential scholarships from North Idaho College, getting a financial jump on their college careers.

The students include Tala Kalindra Kathleen Wood of and Sandpoint; Danielle Meehan of Post Falls; Vanesa Braun of Coeur d’Alene; and Joy McKibbin of Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy.

To qualify for the scholarship, students were required to have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.75, complete at least two advanced classes and demonstrate leadership in school or in the community.

The presidential scholarship covers one year of tuition and fees at NIC. Students who complete 12 credits each semester and maintain a 3.0 grade-point average will be eligible for a second-year award.