Cody Jenkins Named New North Nodaway Boys Basketball Coach

The North Nodaway school board, at its April 18th meeting, named Cody Jenkins as the new varsity boys basketball coach. Michael Trautz resigned that position. Trautz will continue to help with the Platte Valley football program under Johnny Silkett, coach the Platte Valley junior high football program, and teach at the school. Cody Bix will coach the junior high boys basketball team, which Jenkins did last season. Bix and Jenkins will also be co-coaches of the baseball team. Jenkins will continue his duties as Athletic Director.

The board named other extra duty positions as follows:

Michael McConkey (Assistant JV Football Coach), MacKenzie Finney (Junior High Volleyball), Sami Jackson (Girls Basketball), Lindsi Jackson (Assistant Girls Basketball), Sami Jackson (Junior High Girls Basketball), Lindsi Jackson (Varsity Track), Michael Trautz (Junior High Track), Jessica Trautz (High School Football Cheer), Emily Limback (High School Basketball Cheer), MacKenzie Finney (Junior High Basketball Cheer), Emily Higgins (Flag), and Shelley Combs (Dance).

Emily Bix, Victor West, Cindy Martin, and Roger Johnson were named senior class sponsors. Heather Townsend, Michael McConkey, and Jessica Trautz were named junior class sponsors. Troy Nally was put in charge of the concession stand. Catherine Auffert was named Middle School student council sponsor. Emily Bix was named yearbook sponsor. Tiffany Whipple was named sponsor for the school paper. Emily Bix and Bethany Pedersen were put in charge of the school play. Jessica Trautz was named sponsor for the Instrumental and Vocal Music programs. Troy Nally was named FFA Sponsor. Emily Bix was put in charge of the Middle School and High School scholar bowl teams. Emily Limback was put in charge of the FBLA. Catherine Auffert was put in charge of the National Honor Society. Ashley Marriott was named Special Ed Coordinator. Prent Eaton was named District Test Coordinator. Linda Russell was named sponsor for the Elementary Student Council. Michael McConkey was put in charge of History Day.

Emily Bix resigned as Girls Volleyball Coach for the upcoming year. Other vacancies include Cross Country, Junior High Fall Cheer, High School Student Council, 4th/5th Math, and Weightlifting.