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On Saturday, Dec. 11, the Pearl City Technowolves Lego League team headed to Rockford Christian for their Cargo Connect season qualifying tournament. In a 30-minute segment with judges, the team presented a skit explaining their innovation "Smart Straps" and explained design ideas for the robot the team built. Focusing on the Core Values set forth by US First, these 5th through 8th-graders shared how they worked as a team, innovated, and cooperated to solve problems. In addition, during three...
On Saturday, December 11th Lena-Winslow FFA traveled to the State Dairy Foods CDE at Parkland Community College in Champaign, IL which consisted of students who identified cheese types, identified Dairy and non-dairy products, Identified and scored for milk off flavoring, tested milk samples for mastitis, and completed a team problem and exam covering dairy marketing and distribution. Lena-Winslow took the 4th overall team and had 3 students finish in the Top Half Individually. Ava Fiedler...
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 21st consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial awards to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2022. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership. A...
SSM Health Monroe Volunteer Services is once again offering scholarships for students seeking a career in the healthcare field. The deadline for application submission is February 28, 2022. The first type of scholarship is for high school seniors where four $500 scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Two scholarships will be awarded to Monroe High School seniors and two scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from communities with SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group sites – Albany, B...
State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport), acting as a member of the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, presented a $500 grant to the Eastland High School Trap Team for costs related to their training and competition on Tuesday, November 16. "The Eastland High School Trap Team would like to thank Representative Chesney and the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus for the $500 donation," said Trap Team Coach Mike York. "The team will put the funds to good use in the upcoming...
Check out these adorable door signs that the Stockton FFA Chapter has been making in the shop! We are selling the Thanksgiving ("Gobble 'til You Wobble") and Merry Christmas signs for $20 each. We are customizing the signs. You can choose between the multi-colored wood (as seen in the picture) or a single wood color. Additionally, the Merry Christmas sign can be in red or green. To place your order, contact the Stockton FFA Advisor Hannah Brudi at [email protected] or send the...
Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year, 3863 American Degrees were awarded remotely October 30 at the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo. E...
Palmer College Of Chiropractic Awards Degrees The following students graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's main campus in Davenport, Iowa on October 22, 2021. Clayton Ruter of Lanark, IL Tevin Sellers of Lena, IL Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, Calif.; and Port Orange, Fla. Guy Named To All-WIAC Second Team Platteville, Wis. Junior wide receiver...
National FFA Convention The Stockton FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 27 to 30. On our way to the convention, we stopped at Fair Oak Farms where we learned how cows are milked and how the milk is processed. We also visited their hog facility where we learned how pigs are raised and cared for from birth to finish. The next day we attended the opening session at the National FFA Convention. Every session started with an awesome moshpit for...
Nine students from Eastland High School were inducted into membership of the National Honor Society in a ceremony on November 15th. Students selected for induction are: Emily Janssen, Kyla LaRue, Ashleigh Ifert, Adelia Rush, Sarah Kempel, Hudson Groezinger, Keegan Strauch, Ethan Dertz, and Carson Heckman. They are joined by 8 seniors who are current members. Students were selected by the faculty for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The National Honor...
The Warren Music Program is seeking adults who want to attend the music trip to Chicago. The Warren Music Program takes a trip every 4 years to a destination where the kids can learn about not only music but see a different area and way of life The kids fundraise for 4 years in order to be able to afford the cost of their trip. Due to Covid, their trip to New York last year, was unfortunately canceled. In lieu of the New York trip, the Music Program will be taking a shortened trip to Chicago...
Rillie Earns Spot On UW-Whitewater Wrestling Team Simon Rillie, a native of Stockton, IL, and graduate of Stockton High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team during the 2021-22 season, which starts this Wednesday. Rillie, a freshman at UW-Whitewater, is majoring in general management. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team began the 2021-22 regular season last Wednesday as it hosted Division II Parkside for a dual at Kachel Gymnasium. The Warhawks are coming off a pandemic-shortened...
Della Crain Named NACC Honorable Mention The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference has announced that Rockford University senior outside hitter Della Crain has been voted NACC Honorable Mention by the conference's 14 head coaches. This marks the second straight season that Crain has been named NACC Honorable Mention. Crain also becomes the first RU women's volleyball player to receive postseason recognition from the NACC in consecutive seasons since Angela Snow (2006/2007). Della Crain was the top offensive threat for the Regents and one of...
First Quarter High Honor Roll Grade 9: Kyla Arnold, Emily Broshous, Masyn Cahill, Jacob Harbach, Veyah Luke, Madalyn Mammoser, Kendra Robledo, Landon Warner, Kacy Wright Grade 10: Anthony Bilich, Dominick Bilich, Bennett Graves, Carson McPeek, Nevaeh Peterson, Camerin Vincent, Leah Warner Grade 11: Katherine Crome, Skylar Davis, Kylah Kurek, Garrett Luke, Dustin Oppold, Ryley Schultz Grade 12: Maria Bender, Ian Broshous, Joseph Brudi, Matthew Cook, Austin Eisfeller, Caleb Mammoser, Morgan McPeek, Elijah Rice, Kayden Schubert First Quarter...
1st Quarter Honor Roll 4.00+ Margaret Cahill, Ashley Carroll, Kari Conklin, Kali Crusilla, Logan Johnson, Olivia Leonard, Ajdar Limani, Fallon Miller, Anna Navarro-Garcia, Leanna Scott, Marlene Weidner, Cora Dittmar, Emma Goldsmith, Sam Grzeslo, Lauren Kloss, Jamie Schnitzler, Nicholas Schnitzler, Celia Turner, Emily Wurster, Addison Albrecht, Cora Boop, Avery Engle, Morgan Flynn, Lynnea Groezinger, Arthur Horn, Matthew Johnson, Gwendoline Miller, Micaela Miller, Isaac Rife, Evelyn Walters, Kathryn Cobine, Nathan Haas 3.50 - 3.999 Caden Albrech...
It may be a contest, but the true benefit of the Illinois 4-H State Dairy Judging Contest is that it teaches youth what it takes to raise profitable dairy production herds. Illinois 4-H youth put their dairy knowledge to the test as part of the 2021 Illinois State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at the Illinois State Fair in August. “It is important for young dairy breeders to understand how the knowledge they test for really translates into livestock and herd health,” says Dan Jennings, University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development spe...
Are you looking for a fun and free activity for your child to partake in after school? Well, you're in luck! The University of Illinois- Extension's Stephenson County 4-H has teamed up with the Children's Hands- On Museum (CHOM) of Northwest Illinois to offer an after school program for all children ages 5-12. The next program date is November 18, 2021 from 4-5 pm at the CHOM, located at 1233 W. Galena Ave. Freeport. November's theme is "How to Catch a Turkey." Just in time for the big...
Highland Community College's chapter of the international honor society, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), inducted 14 new members during a ceremony held in the HCC Student/Conference Center. PTK is the official honor society for two-year colleges and is the largest honor society in American higher education. To be eligible for membership, students must complete a minimum of 12-credit hours toward their associate degree while having a 3.5 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). "PTK is a great opportunity...
Principal’s Honor Roll Freshman Madeline Chiles, Alyssa Daughenbaugh, Eden Dietz, Cienna Kerr, Ella Kerr, Michael Kowalke, Brice Miller, Hannah Pecoraro, Ryan Pieper, Rachael Setterstrom, Paige Williams Sophomores Molly Amendt, Sarah Geiseman, Casey Klever, Chloe Mader, Jacob Schumacher Juniors Levi Gable, Andrew Kempel, Wesley Offermann, Ayden Packard, Jenna Ransom, Chloe Renter, Drew Streckwald, Madison Young, Jacob Zeal Seniors Zoe Bardell, Luke Benson, Kamryn Cain, Tyler Croatt, Conor DeZell, Taylor Ditzler Amill, Sarah Edler, Brady E...
The Gene Haas Foundation believes in educating people in career and technical education programs, which results in high student achievement and aids in advancing students' education and a globally competitive workforce. “Highland students are among the most productive, innovative, and dedicated students.” The College recognizes their achievements by providing scholarships to further their education. The Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) program at Highland Community College is to receive $16,000 for scholarships to students enrolled in the CNC...
Lanark's Norton Wins WIAC Championship Emma Norton, a native of Lanark, IL, and graduate of Eastland High School, is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater golf team, which captured its fifth straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship over the weekend by winning the three-day, 54-hole WIAC Championship presented by Culver's at Reedsburg Country Club in Reedsburg, Wis. The Warhawks also claimed the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship, which is scheduled for May 10-13 at Bay Oaks...
As one would expect, there was a reaction to our story last week regarding the Lena-Winslow School Board, but the point of note is that the biggest discovery made was how many of the people involved realized they were misrepresented. “We were not the minions of Dave Schexnayder,” demanded Laurie Schlachter. “Why would you say that?” Now, to be fair, Laurie is a friend, and apparently had left the meeting just prior to my arrival, so there needed to be some note sharing in regard to what each of...
The Highland Diversity Committee will host “Why Every Day is Indigenous People’s Day: Exploring Native American Presence in Illinois” via Zoom™ at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14. Jenny L. Davis, Ph.D. will present the program, highlighting being a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. Davis is an associate professor of Anthropology and instructor of American Indian Studies at the University of Illinois, where she is also the director of the American Indian Studies program. "We are very excited to have Dr. Davis share her expertise with our students...
I always firmly believed that no matter how pig-headed a person might be, if you talked to them rationally, showed them the facts of the matter, and told them how you might agree with them in principal, but are limited by the legal parameters you have to follow – that while they might still be mad about a decision, they would understand your points and be responsible about it. But after witnessing the Lena-Winslow School Board meeting Tuesday night … now, I’m not so sure. The meeting wasn’t real...
The Apple River Fort State Historic Site received a very special donation from librarian Judy Tippett and the River Ridge CUSD #210: a rare set of books about the Black Hawk War by former Illinois State Historian Ellen M. Whitney. This four-volume set, published between 1970 to 1978, is a comprehensive history of the Black Hawk War in the words of those who fought it. The three main volumes are complete transcriptions of surviving muster rolls, listing the nearly 10,000 men who served, an...
