Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

The power of “kid ingenuity” was ignited Thursday, as Clear Lake Middle and High School students were challenged to consider their passions and think about what they can do.

Magnus McFarlane-Barrow, one of the co-founders of Mary’s Meals, a program that has fed nearly a million children in some of the world’s poorest countries, said he never expected to do the work he has or devoted his life to. The former fish farmer started Mary’s Meals in 2002 during a severe famine in southern Africa.  Today, the program feeds about 920,000 students in 12 countries. 

It was a big week on the blue oval for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys and girls track teams.  The Cardinals qualified 10 events, so there was a lot of action at the State Track meet for GHV fans to watch.

Chase Smith was the highest placing GHV competitor.  Smith placed fifth in the 3200 meter run with a time of 9:45.77.  Another long distance runner, Logan Dahlbeck was 14th in the 1600 meter run with a time of 4:37.00.

Chandler Diercks earned his third State title in the long jump and his Clear Lake teammates turned in a number of strong performances at the Iowa Boys and Girls State Track meet held Thursday through Saturday in Des Moines.

  Clear Lake Coach A.J. Feuerbach said he was thrilled to get eight events and 10 kids back to State for the second year in a row  It was the first time the Lions have qualified four relays for State since 1992.

Monday, May 18, was Senior and Parent Night at Lions field for the Clear Lake boys soccer team.  The group put on a show for fans, as they topped Mason City, 4-1.

“We have a talented class of seniors this year and tonight was about recognizing their contributions to the Clear Lake Soccer Program.  This is a fun evening for us, as we typically play several players in positions they seldom have a chance to play during the regular season,” explained Coach Matt Anderson.