Learning the Codes

Eureka High School was fortunate enough to have the Bradley University Computer Science Team (Jacob Siegors, Sarah Fields, and David Reeves) present to Mr. Glass’s Geometry class on Friday, December 6. This past week was dedicated to Murray Hoppers who was the first programmer of the Harvard Mark Computer. They do this in remembrance of her birthday that is celebrated on December 9. The Bradley students showed the class on how to code websites. They instructed students to go to a website that consisted of an angry bird and a pig. Here, the students had to figure out the code that would allow the angry bird to capture the pig. For example, you would use the code forward if you wanted the pig to move forward. As the levels got higher, the levels also became harder, and the code got longer. The students not only learned how to program but also some interesting tidbits from the Bradley students. For example, did you know that Chris Paul, an NBA all-star basketball player coded in college? Or that will.i.am is currently taking coding classes?  Sydney Swords, a sophomore Geometry student said that she learned a lot and was interested in Wordpress, a site that helps you make your own free website. She added, “I enjoyed the coding game and thought it was easy to understand.” Overall, Mr. Glass and his students thought it was a pleasure having them come share their websites, games, and ideas with the class and would enjoy having them next year.

By: Senior Josie Hodel, Journalism staff

Something to Celebrate

By: Senior Garrett Cadieu, Journalism editor

On Friday, December 6, 2013, the results of the nation-wide “Celebrate My Drive” contest put on by State Farm Insurance were released. In an exciting check reveal before a full gymnasium, Eureka faculty, staff, students and community members had high hopes for the huge grant of $100,000. With 15 minutes before the start of the varsity basketball game between the Eureka Hornets and the Olympia Spartans, Mr Wherley and Mr. Gold, along with several State Farm Representatives, made their way to center court. After many thanks to the community of Eureka and the students of Eureka, the State Farm Representative presented Mr. Wherley with a check for $100,000 dollars! Eureka had placed 2nd in the “small-school” category with an impressive 68,000 driving commitments from the community. “It was amazing to see such a contribution and support from the community. We were even getting votes from not only here in Eureka, but also from Colorado to Afghanistan,” stated an elated Mr. Wherley. With winning the $100,000 dollar check prize, the Eureka school board plans to put the money towards buying a digital marquee for Eureka’s high school, middle school, and Davenport, as well as upgrading equipment and school supplies for the grade schools in Goodfield and Congerville. The student body showed the enthusiasm for winning the second place prize at the game with a roaring cheer and applause. As another thanks for participating in the contest, it was free popcorn on State Farm for the rest of the game. It was just another night to prove that being a Hornet is the best! The youtube link below shows the revealing of the check!

http://youtu.be/Vo6-9VTw1nw