Author: dcgschools

  • Get to Know – Jordan Sump

    Get to Know – Jordan Sump
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    Where did you grow up? – I am originally from Grimes.  Schools attended? – Dallas Center-Grimes (2010), Central College (2014), Upper Iowa University (2018) Who is in your family? – My wife, Jill, and I have 2 kids, Bennett and Cora.  Favorite hobby outside of teaching/coaching? – Some of my favorite hobbies are golfing, hanging…

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  • Get to Know – Dan James

    Get to Know – Dan James
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    Where did you grow up? Dallas Center, Iowa Schools attended?  DCG  UNI – Secondary Math Education degree Viterbo – Master’s degree Who is in your family? Wife Angie, son Austin and daughter Kenzie Favorite hobby outside of teaching/coaching? Hunting and camping.  Traveling – especially to 49ers games How did you get into the sport? When…

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  • Get to Know – Rex Gray

    Get to Know – Rex Gray

    Where did you grow up? I grew up in Osceola, Iowa. Schools attended? I graduated from Central College in Pella.  Who is in your family? Wife- Analee Sons- Taitn (jr), Bryan (5th grade) Daughter- Jenah (Fr) Dog- Black Lab Cooper Favorite hobby outside of teaching/coaching? I love helping people. My career is a fitness coach…

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  • Get to Know – Joel Rankin

    Get to Know – Joel Rankin
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    Where did you grow up? Peoria, Illinois until 8th grade, Dubuque, Iowa in high school. Schools attended? High School – Dubuque Wahlert.  College – University of Northern Iowa Who is in your family? Two Sons.  Luke age 20, Drew age 18 Favorite hobby outside of teaching/coaching? Tennis, Movies, Reading How did you get into the sport?…

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  • State Track Preview

    State Track Preview

    The Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet is set for May 16-18 in Des Moines. Click here for the meet schedule. Dallas Center-Grimes High School is going to be well-represented all week! DCG Boys Track and Field – State Meet Qualifiers  DCG Girls Track and Field – State Meet Qualifiers  Click here for the IGHSAU – State…

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  • Get to Know – Meg Jackson

    Get to Know – Meg Jackson
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    Where did you grow up? Creston, IA Schools attended? University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa Who is in your family? Husband, Marc Daughter, Kenna, junior at UNL Son, Ben, Class of 2024 at DCG Daughter, Anna, 9th grader at DCG Favorite hobby outside of teaching/coaching? How did you get into the sport? When did…

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  • Get to Know – Jordan Ray

    Get to Know – Jordan Ray
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    Where did you grow up?  Newton, Iowa Schools attended?  University of Northern Iowa Who is in your family?  Wife – Shannon, Daughter – Korbin Favorite hobby outside of teaching/coaching? Playing golf myself & spending time with my daughter How did you get into the sport? When did you start playing?  I started playing golf with…

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  • Get to Know – Justin Droppert

    Get to Know – Justin Droppert
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    Where did you grow up? Sully, IA Schools attended? Lynnville- Sully HS, Simpson College Who is in your family? Wife- Heather, Kids- Nash, Toby, Faith, Tucker Favorite hobby outside of teaching/coaching? Hiking, biking, family livestock business How did you get into the sport? I started running track in junior high. I played basketball and football…

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  • Get to Know – Matt Pries

    Get to Know – Matt Pries

    Where did you grow up? Mostly Iowa (Dubuque, Parkersburg, Pella), though I lived in Michigan and Washington briefly when I was young.   Schools attended? Pella High School Wartburg College  University of Northern Iowa Who is in your family? I’m married to Heidi (21 years); we have two sons, Owen (20) and Alex (18).  Favorite hobby…

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