Friends of Education
The Friends of Education Program recognizes volunteer efforts throughout our district. Nominations are solicited in three categories:
1) School Volunteer
2) Community/Civic Organization
3) Business/Partner Activities
Newton Public Schools has recognized the following businesses, groups & individuals for their contributions to the USD 373 community:
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All Together Now Slate Creek Playground Committee members: Joanna Bjerum, Erin McDaniel, Carly Stavola & Chris Conrade
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School Volunteer | Dr. Deb Hamm | |
| Business/Partner | City of Walton (Shannon Nickel and Stephanie Ashby) | ||
| Business/Partner | Thrasher Foundation (Shae Mapes) | ||
| Community/Civic | Newton Wyldlife (Loren Kurtz) | ||
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| School Volunteer | Marci Brenneman | ||
| Business/Partner | Walton State Bank (John Esau) | ||
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School Volunteer |
Erica Edwards |
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Business/Partner |
Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) |
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2020 |
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Due to COVID-19, USD 373 did not recognize any Friends of Education in May of 2020. |
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2019 |
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Business/Partner |
Excel Industries (Darrin Hiebert) |
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Community/Civic |
Koerner Heights Church (Pastor David Froese) |
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Community/Civic |
Trinity Heights United Methodist Church (Pastor Donna Voteau) |
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2018 |
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Business/Partner |
Norm's Coffee Bar (Tami Lakey) |
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School Volunteer |
Kaylene Dicken |
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School Volunteer |
Carolyn Penner |
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Business/Partner |
Millennium Machine & Tool (Kris Wondra) |
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School Volunteer |
Wendy Harris |
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School Volunteer |
Dr. Charles Craig |
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School Volunteer |
Dr. Richard Glover |
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School Volunteer |
Dr. Jennifer Koontz |
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2017 |
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Business/Partner |
Workforce Development Center |
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Business/Partner |
Kemper Sports/Sand Creek Station |
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Business/Partner |
Harvey County United Way |
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Business/Partner |
Shelter Insurance |
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Business/Partner |
Carter's Clothing Store |
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2016 |
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Business/Partner |
Budde Enterprises |
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2015 |
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Community Leader |
Sharon Allen |
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Community/Civic |
Jill Gatz |
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School Volunteer |
Stacey Musser |
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School Volunteer |
Maddy Black |
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2014 |
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School Volunteer |
Stacey Musser |
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Community Leader |
David Nygaard |
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Community Leader |
Carol Sue Stayrook-Hobbs |
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2013 |
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School Volunteer |
Amie Busenitz (Hv Co. Extention) |
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School Volunteer |
Lester Limon |
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School Volunteer |
Maureen Entz |
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Community/Civic |
Charles Olson Scholarship Fund |
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Community/Civic |
Newton Treble Clef Club |
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Business/Partner |
Newton Medical Center |
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Business/Partner |
NMC/Project SEARCH |
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Business/Partner |
Newton Walmart/Aaron Rohr |
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Business/Partner |
Newton Walmart/Michael Haskew |
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Business/Partner |
Horizon Milling, Cargill |
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Business/Partner |
Newton Medical Center |
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2012 |
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Partnership Activity |
Harvey County Farm Bureau Assoc |
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Public Sector |
Harvey County Health Department |
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School Volunteer |
Sue Harper |
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2011 |
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Partnership Activity |
Mid Kansas Cooperative Association |
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School Volunteer |
NormOeding/Janzen Family Farms |
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Private/Public |
Prairie Harvest |
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2010 |
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Community Leader |
Dan Heinze, Jr. |
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Community/Civic |
Newton Recreation Center |
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Partner Activity |
Bethel College Education Program |
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Private/Public |
Little Caesar’s of Newton |
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2009 |
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School Volunteer |
Mary Karst |
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Community Leader |
Amy Mitchell |
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Private/Public |
Newton Medical Center |
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Community/Civic |
Circle of Friends |
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Partner Activity |
Peace Connections |
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2008 |
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School Volunteer |
Lael Seymour |
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Community Leader |
Walter Claassen |
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Community/Civic |
KIDS Committee |
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Partner Activity |
Newton Public Library |
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Private/Public |
Wendy’s |
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2007 |
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School Volunteer |
Brad Marshall |
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Community/Civic |
Big Bros/Sister - Harvey Co. |
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Private/Public |
Newton Wal-Mart |
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Partner Activity |
Newton Fire Dept |
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2006 |
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School Volunteer |
Dennis LeFevre |
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Community Leader |
Detective LT. T. Walton |
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Community/Civic |
Newton Rotary Club |
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Partner Activity |
City of Newton |
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Private/Public |
Dillons Store No. 24 |
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2005 |
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School Volunteer |
Brett Gesell |
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Partner Activity |
The Newton Kansan |
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2004 |
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School Volunteer |
Karen Dudte |
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Community Leader |
Willis Heck |
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Private/Public |
Hutchinson Comm. College |
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Partner Activity |
Midland National Bank |
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2003 |
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School Volunteer |
Susan Bretches |
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Community/Civic |
Newton Chamber of Commerce |
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2002 |
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2001 |
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School Volunteer |
Stephen Biddle |
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Community Leader |
Jody Meier |
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Private/Public |
Midland National Bank |
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Community/Civic |
Bethel College Mennonite Church |
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2000 |
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Private/Public |
Newton Pizza Hut |
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1999 |
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School Volunteer |
Peg Carden |
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Private/Public |
Newton Fire & EMS |
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1998 |
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School Volunteer |
Carolyn Yoder |
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Community Leader |
Officer Jan McCloud |
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Private/Public |
Druber's Donut Shop |
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1997 |
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Community Leader |
Mary McDonald |
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Private/Public |
Anderson Healthcare |
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1996 |
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School Volunteer |
Cindy Phillips |
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Private/Public |
The Newton Kansan |
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Community/Civic |
School Improvement Bond Committee |
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(No record of USD 373 participation prior to 1996) |
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