Documenting Waukee – Honoring History, Celebrating The Future

Press release from the Waukee Community School District:

May 21, 2021

The Waukee Community School District is going through significant changes. In the fall of 2021, Waukee Northwest High School will open to students. It’s a monumental milestone for our district. As buildings continue to open and opportunities continue to expand, there is a lot to celebrate. We are also taking time to honor those who have paved the way in the past. We are excited to showcase a series of interviews featuring educators, leaders, and students, each with a unique connection to our district.

Mary Scheve – Waukee School Board

Mary is a third-generation Waukee High School graduate and third-generation Waukee School Board member. Mary returned to the district with her husband and three children when their oldest started kindergarten and all 3 have since graduated. She has been involved with the Waukee Foundation Auction/Dinner, co-chairing the committee for three years. Additionally, Mary served on the Waukee Foundation Board, School Improvement groups along with committee roles at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Greater Des Moines Cyclone Club, ISU Alumni audit committee, and YWCA finance council. She graduated from Iowa State University with a BBA, Drake with an MBA, and also received her CPA certification. Mary recently retired from her job as Chief Financial Officer at August Home Publishing Company and has committed to volunteering.

To hear more from Mary, click here.

Dr. Brad Buck – Waukee Superintendent

Dr. Buck has served in many roles throughout several school districts in Iowa. Most recently, as the superintendent at Cedar Rapids Community School District. Dr. Buck began his career in education as a classroom teacher and then held administrative roles in various districts, including Waukee CSD, as well as serving as the director of the Iowa Department of Education.

Dr. Buck’s video will be released soon.

Braden Menz – Waukee High School – Class of 2021

Braden has lived in central Iowa his entire life. After graduating from preschool, Braden enrolled in kindergarten at Walnut Hills before leaving and starting fresh at Shuler, transferring to Waukee Middle School, Prairieview, and finishing at Waukee High School (Class of 2021). Throughout it all, Braden actively participated in football, basketball, track, and church, with a little bit of time spent on other activities separately, including golf, baseball, lacrosse, etc, with many more along the way. Braden currently works at Elite Eye Care, refereeing youth basketball on the weekends, and babysits when the opportunity presents itself.

Braden’s video can be found here.

Natalie Felt – Waukee High School Teacher

Natalie Felt is a math teacher at Waukee High School. She is also the mother of several students at different stages in our district, they will be fourth-generation graduates from Waukee. Natalie graduated from Waukee High School in 1991. Natalie’s family history at Waukee dates back to 1918, the very first class of graduates at Waukee. Natalie’s family moved back to the Waukee area hoping to give her children the same opportunities that she received.

Natalie’s video can be found here.

This press release was produced by the Waukee Community School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.