St. James School photos from the 2011-12 school year The fourth-grade boys’ basketball team bows in prayer before a game. 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. 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. 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. Students gather on a float for the local homecoming parade. St. James participates in the festivities each fall. Fourth-graders Trevor Quigley and Evan Horak take part in a spring music program that includes a puppet ministry. 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