Leonard is named ‘Best of the Class’

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Landen Leonard was selected to represent Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School in KCAU 9 salute to the area’s top academic achievers in the 41st Annual “Best of the Class” program that was held on May 1. This program was started back in 1983 to recognize and encourage academic excellence.

For the past 41 years, it’s been a great success, all thanks to the support and participation of school administrators and the sponsors.

Leonard is the son of Mark and Deana Leonard, Laurel.

The Best of the Class brought together 103 valedictorians or top academically ranked students from schools in the Tri-State area.

This year’s event was held at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa. The students were recorded individually and as a group, forming the traditional ‘24 for the group photo. The video footage will be edited into a series of special announcements that will air on KCAU 9 throughout the graduation season.

This is a powerful way to provide these honor students with a muchdeserved recognition. Following the morning video session, the students were treated to lunch and a program with Keynote Speaker Terry Murrell, President of Western Iowa Tech Community College.