October Faculty Spotlight and Student of The Month

Hey FHS!

    The Faculty Spotlight for the month of October is recognizing the guidance office. Thank you Thane and Josie for always being there to help out all of us at the high school. We are so lucky to have you!

Thane Grewatz
 
What is your role at FHS? How long have you worked here?
School Counselor, 16 Years.
 
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
Great question! The North Pole - I hear there is a gift shop and I enjoy adventures. 
 
  Where did you attend college?
Taylor University Edmonton Alberta ,Canada. The University of Sioux Falls, SD. The University of Wisconsin, Superior WI. And University of Mary, Bismarck ND.
 
  What attracted you to this career?
I am a servant at heart so I find peace and joy in serving others.
 
   How do you like to enjoy your weekends?
  I learn (relearn) songs on the guitar and in the evening, I enjoy old classic movies.    
    
 What are three fun facts about yourself?
I really like new adventures, exploring what is around the next corner (road trips).
 I look for opportunities to brighten someone’s day (anonymously).
  I live a little “outside the box” in that I seek to ignite the 5 senses we are all born to enjoy: The drizzle of rain to the face on an evening walk, a brisk fall morning with my hands around a hot cup of coffee/chocolate, the panoramic view of a majestic glacier field dwarfing the mountain it has uncaptured, the aroma of fresh baked... anything, the sound of approaching wind whispering through the canyon pines as I drift off to sleep after a full day of backpacking/camping.



Josie Toninato
 
What is your role at FHS? How long have you worked here?
I’ve worked in the Guidance Office for the last 6 years. I have also worked in the Falls Elementary office, as a custodian at FHS, and Community Education. I have been employed by ISD 361 for over 20 years.
 
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
If I could travel anywhere in the world I would love to travel to Vatican City, Austria and Finland. I am Catholic and being able to see the Pope in person is a lifelong dream I have always had. My nationality is Slovakian and Finnish so I would love to visit the countries my grandparents came from. In reality, however, my happy and peaceful place is with my family at
our cabin in Northwest Bay, Canada, or at Mass.
 
  Where did you attend college? What attracted you to this career?
I took classes at Rainy River Community College, and the University of MN-Twin Cities. I initially wanted to be a pharmacist, then a kindergarten teacher. However my career path took me in different directions and I have mostly worked in office settings.
 
How do you like to enjoy your weekends?
I love to spend my weekends with my family and friends. I have two beautiful and successful children that I am extremely proud of, and two (almost three!!!) grandchildren that I absolutely adore. I love when we are able to all be together! I am an avid reader and I also love reading
books on my Kindle.
 
 What are three fun facts about yourself?
 Fun Facts about me:
- I am 4’11”
- I still have the same best friend I met while we were in kindergarten
- I worked for the Pohlad family (MN Twins owners) for 15 years when I lived in the Twin Cities.

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​Now, we are excited to share our October Students of the month!
 
 
(6th) Linnaea Yount is a fine example of a student that possesses all the qualities and character of a successful classroom leader. Her teachers are quick to talk about her enthusiasm and willingness to participate in class discussion and her willingness to go above and beyond to help fellow classmates. Well done Linnaea and keep displaying Bronco Pride!
 
(7th) Lauren Basaraba is without question a shining example of what a Bronco student may aspire to achieve! She is kind, helpful and generous with her time in school. She is often found participating in classroom discussions with excellent listening and mindful input to classroom learning activities. Her teachers have mentioned she is a joy to have in class.
 
(8th) Kendra Kalstad proves herself to be an outstanding bronco leader at school each and every day. She is always willing to work hard in her classes and we are so lucky to have her at school. 
 
(9th) Wyatt Randal is constantly a student you want to have around school all day! His radiant smile is infectious to anyone within sight and sound of his good hearted nature. His willingness to offer help to those in need is inspiring. Wyatt is truly a student role model displaying all the positive attributes of being a Bronco!
 
(10th) Hailey Horne proves herself as an outstanding fine example of what it means to be a Bronco! She consistently completes multiple tasks with outstanding results well within deadline pressures. A few of her Bronco pride examples worth highlighting are: successfully participating in student activities to include track and volleyball over a period of several years. Hailey is not only a strong academic student, she continues to ensure his successes by being a strong supporter of her classmate’s achievements and demonstrating leadership abilities that her coach and classmates both admired and respected.  
 
(11th) Adrion Mannausau is a perfect example of what students will achieve with hard work, kindness and dedicating one’s ability to a task until completion is achieved! Adrion is constantly applying his ability to important tasks to better himself and Falls High. I often witness his willingness to help others when there are opportunities to lend assistance. Adrion applies his ethics to bring about to true spirit Bronco Pride encapsulates to create a positive school environment! Thank you Adrion!  
 
(12th) Rachel Schoon is an outstanding example of a bronco. She is a hard worker and is kind, helpful and generous with her time in school. Keep up the good work!

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