LEADER’S OF TOMORROW Alex Thoendel leading by example in David City MONICA GARCIA Managing editor Sep 7, 2023 Sep 7, 2023 0 1 of 2 Alex Thoendel's senior photo. Courtesy photo David City's Alex Thoendel runs toward the finish line at a Schuyler Invite on Sept. 3, 2021. SAM FICARRO, THE BANNER-PRESS FILE PHOTO Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MONICA GARCIA Managing editor Friendly, approachable, generous and open — these are some of the words used to describe David City High School senior Alex Thoendel.kAm“x 92G6 E9C66 52F89E6CD[ x’G6 ?6G6C 925 2?J D@?D[ 3FE E92E’D H92E J@F H@F=5 H2?E J@FC D@? 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David City Public Schools announces new staff members David City Public Schools welcomed several staff members for the 2023-24 school year.
