EHS draws the curtain on "Annie"

Pictured above is the full cast and crew of this year’s musical, Annie, that was co-directed by Mrs. Feriante and Ms. Lowe. Pictured above: Back Row: Alison Waller, Aleisa Tabacchi, Rachel Fehr, Miranda Stahl and Marlo Glass; 3rd Row: Andrew Fehr, Katie Olson, Makayla Fowler, Trisha Pierson and Mackenzie Fuller; 2nd Row: Joriann Brandon, Lauren Laughary, Olivia Robinson, Courtney Moudy, Zach Harper, Jonah Martz, Michael Johnson, Ms. Lowe, Marykate Fowler and Emily Cuffe; 1st Row: Taylor Anderson, Faith Ford, Meghan Morrow, Constance Moushon (Miss Hannigan), Justin Hymer (Rooster), Amber Baer (Miss Hannigan), Jenni Phillips (Lily), Mrs. Feriante and Ross Hettinger (President Roosevelt). Floor: Bridgette Davey, Kaitlyn McClean, Austin McKee (Daddy Warbucks), Kelly McCabe (Annie) and Kelsey Henry (Grace Farrell). Not pictured: Eric Lind, Cameron McSweeney, Rose Zimmerman, Matt Rohde and Assistant to the Directors, Bryant Kempf.

Pictured above are the senior members of the musical: Emily Cuffe, Courtney Moudy, Rachel Fehr, Kelsey Henry, Amber Baer, Mackenzie Fuller and Marykate Fowler.

EHS Welders

On Friday, March 23, the Ag Mechanics class sent 3 of our best welders to Midwest Technical Institute for a welding contest. The contest consisted of Stick & MIG Welding. There were over 10 schools and over 25 competitors at the contest. Logan Dietrich placed 1st place and Dylan Woolen placed 3rd place at the MTI Welding Contest. Logan received a $500 Check and a trophy and Dylan received a $100 check and a trophy. Congratulations to all three competitors for a job well done.



EHS Cheerleading coach honored

Congratulations to Krista Swanson for being selected the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association "Coach of the Year" in Illinois.  Coach Swanson has served as head and assistant cheer coach at EHS since 1999.

First Annual Edible Book Festival at EHS

The Edible Book Festival is an international event that normally takes place around April 1^st where library patrons at college and public libraries create literary themed food creations.  This year, Mrs. Kuebler’s 6^th hour Foods class at EHS initiated the first edible book festival at the high school.  Students and staff vote on their favorites and the top three vote getters win various prizes!

Please see the photostream on this page.

Eureka High School’s Walk-a-Thon

Eureka High School’s Walk-a-Thon is one of the events offered during Hope Week that attempts to raise money for the Dax Locke foundation. Students take time in the morning, afternoon, during a free hour or during P.E. to walk the track, raising money through sponsors for the number of laps or amount of time they walk or run. The Walk-a-Thon has been successful in the past, and was again offered this year on Wednesday, March 14th, contributing to Hope Week 2012, which was March 12th through the 16th.


The pictures of the walkers found in the accompanying Photostream were taken by Solvi Bakke, from Norway and one of our Foreign Exchange students.

Scholastic Bowl completes successful year

The Scholastic Bowl team coached by Deb Blunier and Brian Bill won the IHSA Regional title for the first time in seven years at Roanoke-Benson last week. Thompson Zhuang had an excellent night with 16 tossups, closely followed by Colin DeWald with 12.  Anna Boggs, Caleb Sylvester, and Belle Moushon added points as well. The team advanced to Sectionals, where they scored one win and two losses. The team finishes their season 31-17.  The team also placed second  this year at the Masonic Sectionals held at Eureka.

Students compete in Corn Belt Conference Art Show

Mr. Wells and over thirty EHS art students attended the 2012 Corn Belt Art Show at Bloomington Central Catholic High School on March 1st.  Award winners were selected in a variety of categories including photography, ceramics, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.  Anthony Myers was honored as one of the place winners in the painting category.  A list of all of the winners can be found at http://www.blmcchs.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=155571&sessionid=cbabb76cdbbd3a63a8bb18a312650054

Coaches receive honor

Coach Jerry Prina and Coach Terry Aldridge have been named area Co-Coaches of the Year in Girls Basketball and Wrestling.   EHS would like to take this time to congratulate Coach Prina and Coach Aldridge on their teams making it to the Elite Eight in their respective sports ! 

Following the link to see the EHS wrestlers and Coach Aldridge who made the Chuck Murdoch all area wrestling team. http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/Chuck-Murdoch-Wrestling-Team.html?vid=a

Students in Mr. Whisker's class trim new lockers

Over the past couple of months Mr. Whisker's Production Technology class has designed, built, and finished custom oak locker trim for thirty separate banks of lockers. The construction included measuring and planning for materials takeoff and cost, reveal and fastener locations, mitering, plate-joining, and preassembly, counter sinking, installation analysis, production and installation of flush fastener plugs, and final finish application. A big thank you to Mr. Whisker, Stormy Plunk, Brady Lawson, Josh Myers, Zach Little, Nathan Wood, Austin Mann, Camren Ryan, Brandon Hinthorn, Brandon Shreffler, Curtis Taylor, Daniel Johnson, Ben Pintar, Garrett Cadieu, and Drake Bowald for making EHS look so nice!

EHS students attend Ag Lab training

Anna Boggs, Thompson Zhuang, and Austin McKee were involved in a research day at the Ag lab in Peoria.  They were there with a group of other high schools students who were also interested in scientific research. All of the groups, around 8 total with 4 in each group, went to 3 different labs were they learned to conduct different experiments. Some experiments included Protein and enzyme assays, working with the pheromones of a beetle, and creating bio-diesel from soybean oil.  Through this experience they also learned about some of the technology that is being used at the research lab.

Journalism Mini-News

Pep Band will play at IHSA state semifinals

Congratulations to the EHS Pep Band for being selected by the IHSA to perform at the Class 1A/2A Boys Basketball State Semi-Finals at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday, March 9.  In addition to the four semi-final games held on that day, the band will play for the official opening of this year’s March Madness Experience, playing behind the World’s Largest Basket.  This is the fourth time the EHS Pep Band has been selected by the IHSA to play for the state basketball tournaments; past performances include the 1998 Boys Class A Quarterfinals, the 2000 Girls Class A State Finals, and the 2002 Boys Class A State Finals.

Illinois Central College Speech Tournament

Eureka Speech Team members earning medals at the Illinois Central College Speech Tournament include Brad Zehr, Thompson Zhuang, Caleb Graber and Emily Cuffe.



Congratulations to the EHS Speech & Drama Team Members

Congratulations to the EHS Speech & Drama Team members who competed and placed at the extremely competitive and difficult IHSA Regional held at Normal West High School.  Advancing on to the Sectional at Olympia next week are Brad Zehr & Caleb Graber—3rd place Humorous Duet Acting and Brad Zehr—4th place Original Comedy.  Eureka had 7 events make it to finals out of the 13 entries.  Others earning medals but not advancing are Emily Cuffe—7th place Declamation, Constance Moushon—6th place Poetry, Mark Crenshaw—6th place Radio, Thompson Zhuang—6th place Original Oratory & 6th place Extemp.  In the photo are David Crowe, Mark Crenshaw, Caleb Graber, Brad Zehr, Thompson Zhuang, (bottom) Constance Moushon, Jamie Wiegand, and Emily Cuffe.  Not pictured are Courtney Moudy and Rachel Fehr.

Congrats to EHS Speech Team Members

Congratulations to Speech Team members Brad Zehr and Caleb Graber for making it into the finals of the IHSA Sectional Tournament and placing 6th in Humorous Duet Acting. Eureka High School was the only small school who had team members in the finals of the Sectionals. Brad Zehr finished 7th place in Original Comedy.


Also at the State Individual Events tournament this weekend at the Peoria Civic Center, the EHS Speech Team will be honored at a State Team Academic Award Winner. The team will appear on a special page in the State IE Speech Tournament Program.



Congrats EHS Jr. Varsity Speech Team Members

Congratulations to our 5 Junior Varsity Speech Team members who took on the challenge of competing at the 1st State Junior Varsity Speech Tournament hosted by Illinois State University on Saturday, January 28. A Gold Medal was earned by Constance Moushon in Radio Speaking; Silver Medals were earned by Constance Moushon in Poetry, and Jamie Wiegand in Prose. Bronze medals were earned by Ross Hettinger in Radio Speaking and Impromptu Speaking and Jennifer Phillips in Dramatic Interpretation and Humorous Interpretation.


Pictured are Zach Harper, Constance Moushon, Ross Hettinger, Jennifer Phillips and Jamie Wiegand.



Girls Basketball team wins regional

FFA hosts Greatest Outdoorsman Challenge & Wild Game Feed

FFA members enjoying the wildgame feed

Jaxon casting

Lane pulling boat



The Eureka FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team Placed Third of Six at the Section Five Contest



Parliamentary Procedure

By: Virginia Ely  (Eureka FFA Reporter)

Tap! Tap! Tap! This meeting will now come to order. Is there any new business to be presented at this time? The Eureka FFA Parliamentary Procedure team placed third of six at the Section Five contest Thursday January, 26. Congratulations to Ellynne Vance, Payton Fehr, Alan Zimmerman, Allie Miller, Jodi Blunier, and Virginia Ely.

After many early morning practices and even some after school practices the team traveled to Metamora High School where they were the first team to preform. They were taken into a room where they had to take a written test then taken to another room to conduct a mock meeting. Panels of four judges were overseeing the meeting and asked each member a series of five questions. Everyone did a fantastic job and freshman, Alan Zimmerman even ended up in the top ten of the contest. Congratulations!

There was also a Job Interview competition following the Parliamentary Procedure contest that Ellynne Vance competed in. She had to apply to a fake job with an application she was asked to fill out. Then she had to call the judges from a different room and ask for an interview. Then she had to go to a room and have a mock interview with two judges. To finish off the competition she had to fill out a sheet of questions. Ellynne finished first of ten contestants, Congratulations Ellynne and Eureka Parli-Pro Team.!

EHS to host an Art Camp

Wrestlers win Regional

Regional champions include Josh Schaidle, Darrell Quast, Drake Bowald, Ben Pintar, Brock Merritt, Chase Scherer, and Derek Hartter.  Also, advancing to sectional by placing in the top three are Brian Spurgeon, Matt Hill, Jeremy Beal, David Beal, Conner Ryan, and Bradley Brewer.  The team also qualified for team sectional.

Competitive Cheerleader Squad - IHSA Sectional Champs and place seventh at state competition



CEGEA Chili and Soup Supper

Since the 1980-1981 school year, CEGEA (Congerville, Eureka, Goodfield Education Association) has raised funds for scholarships awarded to Eureka High School seniors. CEGEA believes that higher education is to be valued and rewards those educational efforts. The number of scholarships has varied with the amount of money available and the number of qualified applicants during the year. The first recipients were Carolyn Martin, Randy Knapp, Laurie McDonald Ward, and Todd Zimmerman. Early moneymaking efforts included down pillow cleaning, but in recent history, the chili supper – originally held at a football game – has been the main source of income.


Each applicant submits an essay stating why they are deserving of this scholarship and completes an interview with a panel of teachers.

Chili and Soup Supper

Friday, February 17

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Eureka High School

The meal includes: Chili or Potato Soup or Hot Dog, Relishes, Crackers, Drink, Pie or Texas Cake. Carry out is available.

Cost: All Tickets are $6.00 for All You Can Eat Chili/Soup. Children under age 4 are free!

All proceeds go to the Community Scholarship Fund benefiting graduating seniors who wish to continue their education. Sponsored by the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Education Association (CEGEA)

Lexi Bauman Won the WMBD Extra Effort Award

Our very own Eureka High School girls basketball player Lexi Bauman won the television station WMBD extra effort award. Lexi won this award based on her athletic talent and more importantly, her involvement within the community, as well as her volunteer efforts. Here is a link to watch the video for yourself…

http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id=222032

EUREKA project completed

Thanks to Jose Hildrogo for completing his eagle scout project at EHS.  His project consisted of leveling the surface of the hillside at the football field, laying landscape timbers in the hill, and securing the EUREKA letters to the timbers.  We wish you the best of luck on finishing the requirements to become an Eagle Scout.

Eureka Girls Basketball Team Wins Christmas Tournament



The girls’ basketball team, led by Coach Jerry Prina, won the St. Bede Tournament over the holiday break by coming back to defeat the host team in the championship game.  Selected to the all-tournament team were Kalla Gold, Michaela Balducci, and Kayla Bryant.

Congratulations to Coach Aldridge on Recording his 300th Career Win.

Pictured with Coach Aldridge is his current and former wrestlers along with his mentor: Coach Ed Steinbeck.

EHS Student Council "Adopt a Child" Program

The Student Council also hosted an “Adopt a Child” this year- with the help of faculty and the EHS FFA we were able to provide Christmas gifts for 77 kids in foster care. These children (ranging from 3 months-20 years old) would not have had any gifts this Christmas without the generosity of many!  It was so neat to see people coming in with their bags and boxes of gifts!  The receiving participants were so thankful and it truly made their year. :-) 

 

EHS Student Council Sponsored Blood Drive

The Eureka High School Student Council hosted our annual blood drive!  This year there were 44 donors present at our blood drive and we had 41 successful units of blood.  There were 21 first time donors this time which is great!!  Everyone that volunteered to give blood was entered into a drawing for a $50.00 gas cardJ  Jose Hidrogo was the lucky winner of this prize!!  He was so excited!!  All seniors who donated blood were entered to win a $250.00 scholarship and Elly Vance was our lucky winner!  It was a very successful day overall and we are looking forward to the next EHS Blood Drive in the fall of 2012! 

Spanish Students Learn to Salsa

Thanks to Mrs. Frazier and her dance partner, Abraham Ghantous, for volunteering to teach salsa dancing to all of the students enrolled in Spanish.

EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL HONORS ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS

State salutes 19 Eureka High School students as ‘academic blue chippers’


Eureka IL – Eureka High School Principal Richard Wherley is pleased to announce that 19 students have been recognized as “2012 Illinois State Scholars”.

The prestigious award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) which is recognizing 17,093 high school students from across the state as this year’s State Scholars.

Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top ten percent of the state’s high school seniors from 897 high schools in all 102 counties. Selection is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance counselors work in conjunction with ISAC to determine the winners. At least a half million Illinois State Scholars have been recognized in the past 48 years. The 19 students receiving the award this year are:

Congratulations Eureka High School Illinois State Scholars

Anderson, Joseph
Cottrell, Kurt
Craig, Nathaniel
Cuffe, Emily
Fehr, Rachel
Frank, Abram
Garber, Erica
Hartman, Jacey
Hinrichsen, Kyle
Hunt, Andrea
Kuntz, Joseph
Noe, Quinton
Peters, Liesl
Ryan, Connor
Scherer, Chase
Schumacher, Seth
Swords, Gabriel
Zehr, Bradley
Zhuang, Thompson



While the recognition does not provide a monetary award, winners are encouraged to cite the award on applications for college admission and scholarships.

“Competition for college admission and financial aid is tough. Illinois State Scholar awardees have earned a real edge by hitting the books and getting good grades,” said ISAC Chairman Don McNeil. “These 19 Eureka High School students are shining examples that hard work pays off”.

McNeil urged high school students and their parents to visit ISAC’s website (www.collegezone.com) for more information about the many college financial assistance programs available. The innovative site also offers career counseling services, a planning timeline, virtual campus tours and online applications.

Created in 1957, ISAC is the state’s central provider of college aid. The agency oversees the successful Monetary Award Program (MAP), as well as the new MAP Plus program, Illinois Veteran Grant program, and service-related programs to encourage more students to pursue careers in teaching or nursing. Last year, ISAC issued 185,000 grants totaling $400 million and guaranteed $1.24 billion in loans to 232,631 students. Its 529 prepaid tuition program – College Illinois! – has allowed Illinois families to prepay more than $1 billion in tuition and fees.

Eureka FFA Teaming Up With Eureka Food Pantry

Blessings Working Together

By: Virginia Ely
(Eureka FFA Reporter)

Giving is the transfer of something without the expectation of receiving something in return. The Eureka FFA is teaming up with the Eureka Food Pantry to help families this holiday season. From collecting cans around town to bringing in pickup truck loads of food to the food pantry, the FFA is up and running again with the Tons of Fun Food Drive!

Congerville, Goodfield, and Davenport grade schools along with the middle school and high school are all in competition to see who can collect the most food. Every Friday the FFA officers and Ag classes collect, weigh, and record the pounds each class collects. It is then sorted and loaded in pickup trucks to take to the Eureka Food pantry. This past Friday alone the FFA took three full truck loads to the pantry. The Food pantry alone feeds over 100 families from the surrounding area. They have eleven surrounding churches that help donate, but every three months they get helpers together and go to the grocery stores and spend thousands of dollars just to help these families. In addition to the competition between the classes members of the FFA walked around town on Thursday, going door-to-door collecting even more donations! With what the FFA received Thursday and Friday there are only good things to come in the following weeks!

It is a blessing to have helping hands collect, sort, and deliver the food. The FFA would like to thank all who donated by either sending food with their kids, or by giving to those who surprisingly knocked on your door Thursday night! It’s a blessing to have such giving people at this time of year working together for the bigger cause.

Wrestling Team Wins at Peoria Notre Dame Tournament

Congratulations to the Wrestling Team on winning the Peoria Notre Dame Invitational Tournament on Saturday. The following wrestlers placed:


1st- Matt Hill, Josh Schaidle, Ben Pintar, Chase Scherer, Derek Hartter

2nd- Bradley Brewer

3rd- Drake Bowald, Jerrid Keith, Jerrid Keith, Brock Merritt, David Beal, Connor Ryan

EHS Student Council's Good Choices Assembly

The Eureka High School Student Council hosted a Good Choices Assembly Tuesday afternoon!  Congerville, Goodfield and Davenport students came over to meet the Eureka High School Boys Basketball team, Girls Basketball team, Dance team, Pep Band, Cheerleaders and Student Council Exec Board!  Students of all ages really enjoyed the event and the event ended with a speech on how to make good choices!  It was a fun filled afternoonJ