April 2026 — The Hawkeye 10 Conference is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of its students with the announcement of this year’s Academic Team and Character Award recipients. These honors celebrate students who have demonstrated academic excellence, personal integrity, and a commitment to the pillars of character.
The selection for the prestigious Hawkeye 10 Academic Team results from a comprehensive, consistent nomination process led by high school principals across the conference. Students were identified based on their exceptional academic performance, qualifying through one or more of the following criteria:
- ISASP Scores meeting or exceeding advanced thresholds:
- ELA (Grade 11): 660+
- Math (Grade 11): 675+
- Science (Grade 10): 656+
- ACT Score of 29 or higher
Eligible students were then invited to complete a formal application that highlighted not only their academic success but also their character, leadership, and contributions to their school communities. Principals reviewed each submission for accuracy and completeness, awarding up to four points in the character section. Final selection was determined through an anonymous committee review using a standardized rubric to ensure fairness and consistency.
In addition to the Academic Team, each school in the conference also selected one student to receive the Hawkeye 10 Character Award, a distinct honor recognizing students who embody the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Each recipient was chosen at the discretion of their school for their exemplary behavior and contributions to the school climate and community.
All-Academic Team
Back Row: Morgan Manes (Clarinda), Garrison Hickey (Clarinda), Lucas Son (Shenandoah), Zoie Rohrig (Red Oak), Bryce Keller (Glenwood), Tyson Stoppel (Denison-Schleswig), Benedict Buyske (St. Albert), Cooper Williams (Lewis Central), Amelia Guill (Lewis Central), Curtis Fisher (Clarinda), Malachi Webber (Creston), Alexander Alford (Lewis Central);
Front Row: Sianna Klepinger (Red Oak), Margaret McCurdy (Atlantic), Elynor Brummer (Atlantic), Makenna Schroeder (Atlantic), Jayden Bradley (Denison-Schleswig), Robert Badding (Kuemper), Kaia Neumann (Kuemper), Alexa Powers (Harlan), Anastacia Kay (Harlan), and Kianna Herron (Glenwood).
Character Team
Back Row: Lillian James (Creston), Audrina Johansen (Glenwood), Colin Rudy (Atlantic), Deegan Tanner (Lewis Central), Kyle Irwin (St. Albert), Nora Martin (Shenandoah), Madison Cole (Clarinda);
Front Row: Poe Htoo (Denison-Schleswig), Lily Marsden (Red Oak), Arianna Daniels (Harlan), and Kaylie Simons (Kuemper).
Academic Team Members
| Atlantic | Elynor Brummer |
| Atlantic | Margaret McCurdy |
| Atlantic | Makenna Schroeder |
| Clarinda | Curtis Fisher |
| Clarinda | Garrison Hickey |
| Clarinda | Morgan Manes |
| Creston | Malachi Webber |
| Denison | Jayden Bradley |
| Denison | Tyson Stoppel |
| Glenwood | Kianna Herron |
| Glenwood | Bryce Keller |
| Harlan | Anastacia Kay |
| Harlan | Alexa Powers |
| Kuemper | Robert Badding |
| Kuemper | Kaia Neumann |
| LC | Alexander Alford |
| LC | Amelia Guill |
| LC | Cooper Williams |
| Red Oak | Sianna Klepinger |
| Red Oak | Zoie Rohrig |
| Shenandoah | Lucas Sun |
| St. Albert | Benedict Buyske |
Character Award Recipients
| Colin Rudy | Atlantic |
| Maddie Cole | Clarinda |
| Lilly James | Creston |
| Poe Htoo | Denison |
| Audrina Johansen | Glenwood |
| Ari Daniels | Harlan |
| Kaylie Simons | Kuemper |
| Deegan Tanner | Lewis Central |
| Lily Marsden | Red Oak |
| Nora Martin | Shenandoah |
| Kyle Irwin | St. Albert |
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Atlantic Recipients and their Honored Guests:
Character Recipient Colin Rudy invited Head Boys’ Track Coach Abby Becker, Coach and Weights Teacher Matt Best, Head Football Coach Joe Brummer
Academic Recipients invited the following:
Elynor Brummer invited English and Journalism Teacher Allison Berryhill
Margaret McCurdy invited Advanced Placement and Social Studies Teacher Holly Esbeck
Makenna Schroeder invited Instrumental Music Teacher Jarrod O’Donnell
