Friday, May 27, 2011

G2 over

Litchfield defeats Rochester 6-3. 11am Sectional final. LHS and AMHS.
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SB Sectional G2

4-1 LHS over RHS after 6.
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SB Sectional Game 2

Litchfield 2 - Rochester 0 after 2innings.
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SB Game 1

Alton Marquette 3 - Williamsville 2 in 13 innings.
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SB Sectional Game 1

Tied in the 8th. Williamsville 2 and Alton Marquette 2.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Weather cleared up!

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Lunch @ Ed Debevics

Me with Ethan and Adam.
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Lunch is Served.

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The group

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Amazing up close

Hassam 1887
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Classic Iconic Work

Hopper 1942
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Haven't we all done something like this on the back of notebook @ some point in school?

Dubuffet - 1963
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Jackson Pollock

"The Key" 1946
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Seurat - 1886. A class favorite.
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Monet 1885
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Sweet steps
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A little hazy in Chi-Town today.
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Chillin' on the Train!

Chillin' with Chad Sims on the way to Chicago with the 6th graders. Playing a parent today. My son and the other members of the CIS Art Club are headed to Chicago Art Museum on the Amtrak.
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545 & Rain, But......

Riding in the back of the school bus with a gaggle of hyper 6th graders on our way to the train station for the Art Trip to Chicago. Ran out of "parent seats" in front, so Mark Hayes and I volunteered to sit in the back - 3 to a seat with overly excited 6th graders! Hope it doesn't rain too much today. The HS kids are in good hands with Mrs. Benz and Mr. Jamerson. Remember that they get out of school @ 215 again today. Look for a few candids today from our 6th grade trip. These kids will be freshmen when our current freshmen are seniors. When I look at it like that - it doesn't seem that far off.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The Beginning of the End......

Today is the 1st day of final exams. Finals signify the true homestretch for the school year. We will have 1 test today plus 2 review sessions. As a bonus, the weather was awesome again this morning. We will finish testing on Friday.
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Monday, May 23, 2011

Beautiful Morning

What a great way to start the work week. Sunny and breezy. Today is the high school's last regular period day. Tomorrow there is an open study hall for all HS students from 830-10am - attendance is not required. Our 1st final exam will be @ 10 and we will have 2 a day on Wed-Fri. Tuesday through Thursday HS students will be dismissed around 215p. Buses will run as normal. Friday our last final ends around 1130a. Students will be dismissed then. Seniors will have graduation practice @ 11a. This practice is Mandatory.

A big thanks to all the students and families that attended Senior Award Night last night. Pictures to follow soon!!!

Have a great Monday!
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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Senior Awards Night

We are still planning on holding our Senior Awards Program today @ 5pm. We will make a decision regarding the weather if necessary @ 4pm. As of now, it is still on for 5pm.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

State Qualifiers!!

KJ, Morgan, KP, Holly, & Lauren.
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Track Seniors!!!

Due to a rain-out, we are honoring them @ the Track Pep Assembly!!!
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SJ-R Article on KJ

Today's front page of the Sports section.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Our 1st Graduate of 2011

Victoria Grace Ramirez
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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Outgoing and Incoming Presidents.

Kristen (2010-2011) and Jarob (2011-12).
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Farm Credit $1000 Scholarship Winner.

Kristen Faucon
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Phil Frank - Excellence in Education Award.

Kristen Faucon.
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Toby Ingram Award

Toby Ingram Award winner - Kristen Faucon.
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FFA End of Year Awards Banquet.

150 guests, great food and great kids!
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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Band Seniors

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Great Night for the Arts and Athletics!

Tonight the HS band and chorus put on a great show. They were great. From solos to duets and from Hello Dolly to Miss Saigon, they didn't miss a beat. Lindi, Amy, Emily, Olivia, and Dana took home awards. Thanks to the Seniors: Lindi, Amy, Brooke, Ian, Emily, Erin and Amanda.

The Girls track team will be heading to state in 4 events. 4x100, 4x200, 4x400, and KJ in the 100. Awesome job ladies. More about this tomorrow. !!!

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Sr. Band Members 2010-2011

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HS Chorus

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HS Choral Award

Emily
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HS Band Director's Award

Amy Allen
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John Philip Souza Award for 2010-11

Lindi and Dana
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Show Choir Director's Choice Award - Olivia Primm

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HS band performing "Hello Dolly."

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Sarah singing "Nina."

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Emily performing "On My Own."

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Scene from band concert

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Senior Letter

Dear Senior Parents/Guardians,

The end of the year is rapidly approaching. May seems to be the shortest month of the school year because it is a very busy time for seniors.  I have included important upcoming dates and activities for you to add to your calendar. A few of the more important dates for parents are:

May 3rd            Graduation announcements arrived in the HS Office

May 8th – 13th Senior Week

May 14th         Promenade and Prom

May 17th          Senior Cap and Gown pictures at AHS

May 22nd         Senior Awards Night

May 27th          Graduation Practice after last final exam. *Required

June 1              Report Card day

June 4th            Graduation Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

Senior Awards Night is Sunday May 22, 2010 at 5:00pm in the HS Library. Students who will be receiving an award will be receiving a letter in the mail by mid-May.

If your student has an outstanding balance in the cafeteria, high school office, or district office please make the required payment prior to June 2nd. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have questions regarding the events and dates of the next month, please do not hesitate to call me at 636-8314.

Students of the Month for 2010-2011

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Monday, May 9, 2011

Senior Day for Softball

Thanks for 4 years - Chloe and Emily.
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Friday, May 6, 2011

Senior Day

Amy, Lindi, and Kristen.
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Lindi and Ms. America @ the Leadership Summit.

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The kids with Congressman Shock

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Leadership Summit

@ Bradley listening to a couple of powerful speakers discuss how important it is for young people to lead. To lead change. To lead each other. To be there for others. Have good crop of our Juniors and Seniors with me as well. Lunch is now and then another speaker. I think the kids are getting something out of it. I guess I will find out on the way home. A summary to follow tonight!
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Soccer Senior Day Today

Stop by the soccer field today to thank and support our graduating female soccer players!
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Illinois Principals Association Meeting

Spending the day @ the IPA participating in a planning session for the 2011Annual Principal's Professional Conference. The Power of Possibility is the theme this coming year. There is a very diverse group here in location and school size. We are having great discussions on what are the important issues all schools are facing.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Athens Golfer Inks to Play in College.

Julia Browning signed today to golf @ Indiana Tech. Congrats to her and coach.
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