St. James School photos from the 2011-12 school year Science fair winners were Gracie Greiner and Sarah Nacos, first place; Morgan Brinning and Allison Vogel, second place; and Jacob VanOsdol and Brennan Horak, third place. Students gather on a float for the local homecoming parade. St. James participates in the festivities each fall. During a St. Patrick’s Day sale, students Morgan Brinning and Claire Horak and Media Center Associate Karen Brandt sold popcorn and “pots of gold” to raise funds to buy library books. The fourth-grade boys’ basketball team bows in prayer before a game. Fourth-graders Trevor Quigley and Evan Horak take part in a spring music program that includes a puppet ministry. Evan Horak and Brady Knutson ride a carousel during a spring field trip to Old Threshers in Mount Pleasant. Students rode a trolley around the grounds, saw an old one-room school house, learned about tractors and a printing press, toured a doll museum and did other activities. Support The Catholic Messenger’s mission to inform, educate and inspire the faithful of the Diocese of Davenport – and beyond! Subscribe to the print and/or e-edition, or make a one-time donation, today! Posted on May 24, 2012Jun 24, 2012