Congratulations Class of 2016 - Limestone Community High School

Inside this issue:
Graduation, Pages 3-5
Term 4 News, Page 6-12
Rocket Run, Page 11
Athletics Page 13
Upcoming Events, Page 14
Celebrating Over 60 Years of Educational Excellence!
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End of School 2016 Edition
Congratulations Class of 2016
LCHS celebrates the class of 2016’s graduation on Saturday, May 14
Top Ten—Page 3 | Candidates for graduation—Page 4
Employees of the Year
Congratulations to the 20152016 Teacher of the Year, Mr.
Shane Seals!
Congratulations to the 2015-2016
Educational Support Personnel
Employee of the Year, Mrs. Sue
Williams!
Limestone Community High School
Preparing Today’s Students For Tomorrow’s
Photo provided by Photography by Jill
http://www.photography-by-jill.com
Students
Recognized at Annual
Honors Program
The 34th annual Honors Day
program was held on May 1, 2016.
Students were recognized for several awards and scholarships at the
annual
event.
The
program
recognizes top students throughout
academic
and
co-curricular
activities—all departmental awards,
a handful of the highest athletic
awards and all of the scholarships
from our local scholarship program.
Please see HONORS, page 5
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School Information/Term 4 News
School Board and Administration
Board of Education
Mike Vollmer, President
Larry Winkler, Vice-President
Jim Bainter, Secretary
William Bessler
Sara Callear
Mike Bredernitz
Bob Neal
Administration
Allan Gresham, Superintendent
Denise Ryder, Assistant Superintendent
Jill Warren, Principal
Jeri Look, Assistant Principal
Jon Hill, Director of Guidance
Greg Robinson, Dean of Students
Charlie ZImmerman, Dean of Students
Jim Corpus, Athletic Director
Rusty Russell, Superintendent of
Buildings and Grounds
LCHS Offices
Business Office
P: 309.697.6271 Ext. 431
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Deans’ Office
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F: 309.697.5139
Mandy Reiley, Public Relations Coordinator/
Rocket Review Editor
Principal’s Office
P: 309.697.6271 Ext. 455
F: 309.697.5049
Guidance Office
P: 309.697.6271 Ext. 415
F: 309.697.5139
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Career and Technical Education—Students of the Month
Anthony DeRagisch—CTE March
Student of the Month
Bailee Dunne—CTE April
Student of the Month
Dylan Massey—CTE May
Student of the Month
Please congratulate the following students for being chosen Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Students of the Month for March, April, and May!
Anthony DeRagisch, CTE Student of the Month for March was selected by the Business Department.
Bailee Dunne, CTE Student of the Month for April was selected by the Family and Consumer Science
Department.
Dylan Massey, CTE Student of the Month for May was selected by the Industrial Technology Department.
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Graduation-Top Ten
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Class of 2016 Top Ten
Pictured above in the back row: Valedictorians, Lucas Barnes, Samuel Koeppel, Stephen Gaa,
Matthew Carr.
Front row: Valedictorians, Alyssa Otten, Shelby Terrell, Jenna Brown, Karys Crandell, Salutatorian,
Jaylee Hall, Valedictorians, Heather Yepsen, and Kelsey Higgins.
Attention Class of 2017: We want each of you to be pictured in the 2017 Amulet. To do so, your picture
must be taken by our official photographer, Photography by Jill. There is no cost for the sitting if you just
want a picture for the yearbook. The dates set aside for Limestone seniors are:
June 22, July 12, and August 11
Traditional mini-sessions are ten-minute mini-indoor sessions. This includes
your yearbook headshot and a couple of portraits on a casual background
for these sessions. Sorry, no clothing changes for these sessions.
Graduation
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Class of 2016—Candidates for Graduation
Bailey Alexander **^
Jayden Chiaravalle
Antwan Flowers ^
Austin Jowers
Dreante Noel
Brenden Strickler
Zyair Alexander
Vail Chitwood-Olinger
Ta'Nasia Foster
La'Tasia Kelly
Emily Noel
James Strube
Amanda Au **^
LaShawn Citchens
Emyrson Francis
Michael Kerley
Andrew Noll
Shelby Strube ***^
Kalin Baker
Danielle Clelland
Tyler Frazee
Samantha Knox
Zachary Norris
Shelby Terrell ***^
Jacob Bankard **^
Austin Cobb
Taylor Fullerlove ***^
Samuel Koeppel ***^
Gloria Nunez-Ruan
James Tessem
Kyle Barger
Aaron Colby
Stephen Gaa ***^
Madyson Kondrat
Kevin Ori ^
Meghan Thomson ***^
Lucas Barnes ***^
Dalton Colvin ^
Cole Gallagher ^
Maegan Kuikman
Jaela Orr
Ashley Tillman
Antonio Barron
Alexis Conklin **^
Thomas Geraci, IV ^
Madalynn La Rosa **^
Robert Osborne
Kenya Tillman
Austin Barton
Karys Crandell ***^
Gavin Grabill
Scott Laws
Alyssa Otten ***^
Nikolas Tisdale
Jessica Barton
Bridget Crouch ^
Emily Grammatico ^
Kamri Le **
Tariah Page ^
Khrista Towle *^
Adriana Beasley
Alivia Cummings
Bryce Graves
Kalyb Lewis
Daniel Pagulayan
Avery Trainor
Sydney Becker **
Christopher Curington
Amanda Greenan **
Alexis Lutz **
Gabriella Parks ^
Noah Tyler
Daniel Behm, III ^
Je Khari Dailey
Catherine Green
Blake Marsh **^
Calvin Peacock **^
Tyler Van Cleave
Aleisha Behymer **
Patrick Daugherty, Jr.
Tyler Grossen **
Cilena Martinez
Dakota Peak
Jordan VonRohr **^
Ian Bender
Alexandra Davis **^
Jacob Haig
Dylan Massey
Tyler Pennington
Chance Walker
Michael Blase
Summer Davis
Jaylee Hall ***^
Lucas Mathews **
Paige Petersen **
Corwin Walker **^
Sierra Blakely
Nathan Dell **^
Beau Hammer**^
Derrick McGahagin ^
Tyler Peterson ^
James Welton **
Kayleigh Bock **
Anthony DeRagisch ***^
Bethany Hardy
Elijah McMullen
Austin Ramer
Kylie Wertz
Ayden Bonnette
Luis Devora
Maddison Harmon
Elyssa McPhail
Tanner Rhoades **
MacKenzie Widmer
Eric Bouchez
Tyler Dieckow
Marcus Harris
Kelsey McPhail
Breanna Rice
Kayla Williams
Alynceia Boyce
Patrick Donley
Lyndsi Hartley ^
Chelsea McTeague ***^
Sydney Riedell
Kierra Williams
Brady Boyd ^
James Dowell
Taylor Hasty
Bryce Meyer
Isaiah Riley
Shantel Williams
Nathaniel Bratton
Brittany Downard-Archibald ^
Katie Heaton
Derick Meyers **
Jayland Romain
Jacob Winkle ^
Cole Brinker
Chandler Dunaway **
Abigail Henry ^
Holly Miller ^
Tyler Rumpf
Alexis Wood
Jenna Brown ***^
Chase Dunaway
Alexis Herberg
Jackson Miller ^
John Ryan
William Wood **^
Beth Broyles **^
Isaiah Dunn
Parker Herz ***^
Levi Miller
Emilijo Sanchez
Jasmine Woodle
Amanda Buchanan ^
Bailee Dunne
Kelsey Higgins ***^
Brandon Monroe
Austin Sawatzki
Ashley Wright
Madison Burash ^
Andrew Eichhorn **
Madison Hinshaw
Andrew Morgan
Madalyn Scarcliff
Bret Wright
Chase Burgess **
Riley Elam
Tyler Hiserote ^
Alexander Morse ***^
Selena Scudder
Jared Yancey
Orlando Burns
Megan Engstrom **
Dalton Huber
William Mullens
Isaac Simmons **^
Heather Yepsen ***^
Zachary Butler
Caitlin Fawcett ***^
Dylan Huddleston ^
Rebecca Nanninga **^
Bethany Sluser **^
Zachary Zentko
Melanie Campbell **^
Sara Fehl **^
Jordan Hutchinson
Teressa Naples ***^
Remington Smith ^
Aundria Canty
Alexander Ferguson
James Jenkins ^
Hanna Nash
Bowen Snow
Cliffton Carmon ^
Timothy Filzen, Jr.
Mercedes Jernigan ^
Bryce Newton **^
Courtney Stanley
Matthew Carr ***^
Adriana Fitzgerald **
Riley Jewell **^
Joshua Nichols
Molly Stanton
*Top Ten Percent
** National Honor Society
***Top Ten and National
Honor Society
^Rocket Scholars
Graduation
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There were several guest presenters who came to recognize the scholarship recipients. The scholarship recipients are chosen through the scholarship program based on academics, community service,
leadership, teacher references, and the essay. The departmental awards are chosen by the faculty in
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each department.
HONORS
Student Name
Lucas Barnes
Brady Boyd
Jenna Brown
Scholarship/Award
Valedictorian, Terry M. Endsley Memorial Scholarship, Gloria Mooberry Schmidt Memorial Scholarship, Bobby Schmitt Memorial Scholarship, American
Legion Post 979 Scholastic Academic Award
Glen Aldrich Memorial Scholarship, Bobby Schmitt Memorial Scholarship
Valedictorian, Bartonville Femmes Unir Club Scholarship, Limestone Walters Grade School Scholarship, Outstanding Student Council Award
Amanda Buchanan Outstanding English Student of the Year
Valedictorian, Sam Gibson Memorial Scholarship, Limestone Walters Grade School Scholarship, American Legion Post 979 Scholastic Academic Award,
Matthew Carr
Outstanding Math Student of the Year, Frank Hardin Draftsman Award
Austin Cobb
LCHS Welder of the Year
Karys Crandell
Valedictorian, Outstanding Limelight Staff Member of the Year
Anthony DeRagisch top 10%, Perfect Attendance Award, Outstanding Business Student of the Year
Chase Dunaway
Bailee Dunne
Megan Engstrom
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
Dan Neu Memorial Scholarship
Doris Ingram Memorial Scholarship
Caitlin Fawcett
Top 10%
Natalie Finley
Outstanding Amulet Staff Member of the Year
Taylor Fullerlove
Stephen Gaa
Top 10%, Jack E Clinton Honorary Award for Excellence in Spanish
Valedictorian, Oak Grove Grade School Scholarship, Illinois Council Teachers of Mathematics Award
Thomas Geraci, IV
Principal's Leadership Award, Bartonville Lions Club Scholarship, Hollis Grade School Scholarship, Air Force JROTC Cadet of the Year
Amanda Greenan
Jaylee Hall
Bethany Hardy
Christopher Predmore Memorial Scholarship
Salutatorian
Norwood Grade School Charlie Mathis Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Hasty
O'Malley Kiddie Kampus Preschool Child Development Scholarship, Outstanding Family and Consumer Science Student of the Year
Abigail Henry
Limestone Junior Cheerleader Scholarship, Social Science Student of the Year
Parker Herz
Top 10%, Bobby Schmitt Memorial Scholarship
Kelsey Higgins
Valedictorian, Steve Heath Memorial Scholarship
Tyler Hiserote
Perfect Attendance Award, Norwood Grade School Charlie Mathis Memorial Scholarship
Mercedes Jernigan Il Council Teachers of Computer Science Award
Samuel Koeppel
Kamri Le
Alexis Lutz
Blake Marsh
Lucas Mathews
Chelsea Mcteague
Bryce Meyer
Jackson Miller
Alexander Morse
Teressa Naples
Bryce Newton
Alyssa Otten
Calvin Peacock
Tyler Peterson
Tanner Rhoades
Isaac Simmons
Shelby Strube
Shelby Terrell
Meghan Thomson
Khrista Towle
Jordan VonRohr
Valedictorian, American Legion Post 979 Scholastic Athletic Award, Pepsi Co. Scholarship, Bobby Scmitt Memorial Scholarship
Perfect Attendance Award, Bryan Maser Memorial Scholarship
Outstanding Limelight Staff Member of the Year
Hollis Grade School Scholarship, Bobby Schmitt Memorial Scholarship
Principal's Leadership Award, Lynn Hohenbery Memorial Scholarship, LFT Union Scholarship, Nancy Barth Memorial Scholarship, American Legion School
Medal
Top 10%, Pleasant Valley Grade School Scholarship
Bobby Schmitt Memorial Scholarship
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
Top 10%, LCHS Science Merit Award
Top 10%, J. Michael Morris Choral Scholarship, Pleasant Hill Grade School Scholarship, John Philip Sousa Band Award
Art Student of the Year
Valedictorian, Home Builder's Association of Greater Peoria Roger Bailey Memorial Scholarship, American Legion Post 979 Scholastic Academic Award, Frank
Hardin Draftsman Award
Joe Byrne Memorial Scholarship, Bobby Schmitt Memorial Scholarship, Jiggs Murphy Memorial Athletic Award
Joseph Bauwens AFJROTC Scholarship
Bobby Schmitt Memorial Scholarship
Monroe Grade School Boosters Club Scholarship in Memory of Nikki Jones, Performing Arts Award Scholarship
Top 10%, Outstanding French Student of the Year
Valedictorian, Cecil Wyman family Scholarship, Leanne Bonifas Memorial Scholarship, Nikki Jones Memorial Scholarship, American Legion Post 979 Scholastic
Academic Award
Top 10%, Terry M. Endsley Memorial Scholarship , Limestone Girls Softball Associan Scholarship, Monroe Grade School Scholarship, Outstanding Choral
Student of the Year
Top 10%, Bartonville Grade School Scholarship, John Philip Sousa Band Award
Gabrielle Wood
William Wood
Mental Health Historic Preservation Scholarship
Terry M. Endsley Memorial Scholarship, Steve Heath Memorial Scholarship, Charles "Corky" Luthy Memorial Scholarship, Bobby Schmitt Memorial
Scholarship, Al Snyder Memorial Football Award,
Outstanding Amulet Staff Member of the Year
Jiggs Murphy Memorial Athletic Award, Bobby Schmitt Memorial Scholarship
Jasmine Woodle
Mental Health Historic Preservation Scholarship, Pleasant Valley Booster Club Scholarship
Heather Yepsen
Valedictorian, Adeline Rosenbohm Memorial Scholarship
James Welton
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Term 4 News
Into the Woods
The Limestone High School theater department performed Into the Woods the weekend of March 18
-20th. Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece was artfully brought to the
stage by the cast of incredible
student
actors
who worked tirelessly to bring storybook characters
to life.
“And All That Jazz” Event A Success
On Friday, May 6, Limestone held “And All That Jazz”. This
event combines the talents of Choir students, Band students,
Speech performers, and Food Service Occupations students.
Through these combined efforts, students put on a great show,
dinner and performance for local community members and parents. On the menu this year was fresh fruit displays, vegetable
trays, BBQ meatballs, chicken and beef kabobs, wild rice, garlic
rolls and a delicious chocolate fountain display. Groups performing during the event were the Blue Notes, White Noise, Jazz
Band and Performance in the Round from the Speech Team.
Guests were invited to get up and dance during performances
and many did just that. The guests thoroughly enjoyed both the
food and performances, and all students involved represented
Limestone Community High School very well.
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2016 Prom—A Shabby Chic Prom
This year’s prom theme was “A Shabby Chic Prom” and was held April 23, 2016 at Ravina on the Lakes in Peoria. The
highlight of the evening was the announcement of the 2016 prom court: Top Left to Right: Drake Hamm, Emily Fengel, Andy
Anderson, 2015 king Riley Jewell, King Ryan Thornton and Queen Abigail Teske, 2015 queen Meghan Thomson, Jaylon
Walden, Lexy Trammell, and Blake Delgadillo. First Row Left to Right: Tristin O’Neill, crown bearers
Cayden Thomason
and Lilian Driscoll, Rylee Barth. Congratulations to the Class of 2016 for hosting a memorable prom.
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Singin’ In The Spring
The Spring Choral Concert, held on April 26, featured musical theater and
movie music arrangements. As in years past, the choir closed the concert
with their traditional arrangement of “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.” A
number of outstanding seniors in the choir program were also honored at
the concert with a variety of annual awards. Teressa Naples was the recipient of the Director’s Award, which is presented to choir the student
who shows outstanding leadership, helpfulness, independence, teamwork, and commitment to the choir program. She was also awarded Theoritician of the Year for her
outstanding grasp of music theory and ability to apply that knowledge to performance. The Blue
Thespian award, awarded for excellence in acting was given to Alli Davis,
and the Choir Student of the Year award, which recognizes commitment to
improving the choral program through musical excellence, leadership, encouragement of others, and a high level of musical performance, was given to Meghan Thomson. Finally, Isaac Simmons was named Performing
Arts Student of the Year for his participation in many different musical and
dramatic performance opportunities and his commitment to excellence.
The Sounds of Spring
On Thursday, April 21st, the Limestone Band Program held their annual
spring concert. The Symphonic Band opened the concert with Overture on
a Shaker Tune, a piece based on the Appalachian folk song Simple Gifts.
Senior saxophonist and drum major Khrista Towle, who will be majoring in
music education when she attends Western Illinois University next year,
had the opportunity to conduct the band for Frank Ticheli's Peace. The
Symphonic Band also performed Rhythm Machine by Timothy Broege and
Ancient Voices by Michael Sweeney. Following the Symphonic Band's performance, Percussion Ensemble played several selections for both traditional and non-traditional percussion instruments. They opened their segment of the concert playing metal
garbage bins for the piece Fresh Trash, played a short Latin piece for xylophone, marimba, and auxiliary
percussion called Katie's Bossa, and finished with a keyboard percussion arrangement of The Easy Winners, a ragtime piece originally written for piano by Scott Joplin.
Following Percussion Ensemble, the Wind Ensemble gave another performance of the three selections
that had earned them a high division 1 ranking at IHSA Organizational Contest a week earlier. This program included Be Thou My Vision, an arrangement of a traditional hymn with an Irish flair; Second Prelude, a transcription of a piano piece by the great American composer George Gershwin; and Hymn to the
Infinite Sky, a symphonic poem by Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa. After the
2016 Marching
Wind Ensemble concluded their portion of the concert, the band program's 18 gradRockets
uating seniors were recognized. All the students then combined into one large conField Show
cert band to perform a suite from the movie The Dark Knight and Instant Concert, a
Announced
medley of many familiar popular and folk tunes. Additionally, the LCHS Winter
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Guard gave one final performance of their 2016 competitive show, "Between the
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Lines," and parents and students mingled in the cafeteria for punch and cookies to
reflect on yet another successful year.
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Those Who Make a Difference
The annual “Those
Who Make a Difference” ceremony was
held on Sunday, April
24. The purpose of
this program is to recognize members of the
LCHS student body
who are often times
overlooked for their
daily contributions to
Limestone.
Each
LCHS staff member
was given the opportunity to nominate students for the difference
they make to Limestone. Congratulations
to these students for
making a difference!
Thank you to Mrs. Jamie Kocher and Mrs.
Julie Powers for organizing and coordinating
this outstanding program.
The following students were all recognized at the ceremony: Victoria Allen, Dalton Baker, Antonio
Barron, Trey Behm, Aleisha Behymer, Eli Benja, Amyia Binion, Kayliegh Bock, Joe Boyer, Hannah
Briggs, Kimberly Burke, Mariah Burns, Kyle Callahan, Sara Carr, Matt Carr, Courtney Carroll, Liv
Clark, Kaitlyn Cooper, Brandon Crotz, Tyanna Daniels, Allis Davis, Chandler Dunaway, Bailee
Dunne, Tyler Evans, Emily Farris, Lauren Franklin, Jayde French, Hailee Griffith, Marcus Harris,
Lauren Huffman, Cameron Johnson, Victoria Johnson, Dennis Karl, Ally Kaufmann, Sophia Kirchgessner, Sierra Krus, William Kubic, Brock Kumlander, Kaylin Lane, Nick Lepretre-Jaynes, Phil
Marx, Luke Mathews, Chelsea McTeague, Angie Miller, Jenna Mirande, Makayla Moore, McCaulie
Morgan, Ruby Nelson, Brytnee Newman, Bryce Newton, Cody Nute, Quinn Robinson, Katelyn
Romero, John Ryan, Emma Scarcliff, Luke Schmidt, Holly Shempf, Issac Simmons, Samantha Terrell, Taylor Thomas, Jawhan Tillman, Qualaja Weaver, James Welton, Maddysun Whitelow, Victoria
Williams, Jenna Wolland, and Heather Yepsen.
Master Sergeant Waltz Saves a Life
Every year, the day of the Military Ball is eventful for the Limestone AFJROTC instructors and cadets. This year there was
even more excitement than usual. On May 7th the last thing on
Master Sergeant John Waltz’s mind was his first aid training, but
fortunately it came to him when he needed it.
Toward the end of dinner, Richard Crady started to choke. His granddaughter, Abby Crady, raced to Master Sergeant Waltz to get help. Without hesitation, Master Sergeant Waltz rushed over to Mr. Crady and surveyed the situation. After informing Mr. Crady that he was going to, Sergeant
Waltz executed a textbook Heimlich Maneuver and dislodged a piece of
chicken.
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic and AFJROTC mom, Danelle
Geraci, was attending the event and was the first medical professional at the
scene. She commented “Undoubtedly, Sergeant Waltz saved Mr. Crady’s life.
He would not be here today if not for John.”
On May 11th, Advanced Medical Transport presented Master Sergeant Waltz with a Community Resuscitation
Award. Asked for his thoughts, Master Sergeant Waltz said, “You just have to act on it. You have to do the right thing.
You have to make sure they're not breathing, take the proper steps and then act.” At the same ceremony, Mr. Crady was
more philosophical, "What do you say? How can you say thank you for (someone) saving your life? I have no words."
Congratulations and thank you, Master Sergeant Waltz. Limestone is lucky to have such a fine professional in its midst.
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MOMS WHO CARE: Amazing First Year
The community support of Limestone’s
outreach program, Moms Who Care, has
resulted in amazing support of our students. From backpacks and notebooks
to pens, pencils and highlighters to Prom
dresses and tuxes, the donations from
individuals, community organizations
and area businesses have allowed MWC
to help meet the needs over 100 students. In fact, the program is already
moving to a bigger room. Storing the
hundreds (literally) of bottles and tubes
of shampoo, bath soap and toothpaste,
along with the rounders and shelves of clothing items, the program has outgrown its first home. Next
year’s location behind the main gymnasium has over double the space. Program coordinator, Gayle
Carr is thrilled with the new location, especially since the program is now working with the Midwest
Food Bank, allowing for even more food items to be distributed to students in need.
The program began a little over a year ago when Mrs. Carr, Amber Hopwood and Colleen Hagenbruch
were inspired by the work of Moms Who Care East Peoria to bring a similar program to Bartonville.
The Board of Education added its support, and the program, like any good Rocket, soared, with huge
donations received last summer.
The African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” could be the motto for Moms Who Care. The
community-wide outpouring has been an overwhelming show of support for the students of Limestone
Community High School.
Eldercare Class Visits Assisted Living Facility
On March 23rd, Mrs. Carrie Webster’s Eldercare class took a field trip to
Morningside of Washington. Morningside of Washington is an Assisted Living Center, which was previously The Grand Victorian of Washington. Several staff members gave the students on the trip a tour of the facility, which
included residents' rooms, chapel, dining center, movie room and general
areas. The students also heard from the Director of Morningside, the Resident Nurse, a Certified Nursing Assistant, and Food Production workers.
The students then participated in recreation time. They helped lead exercise class with about 20 residents. The exercises were performed in chairs
so that all residents could participate. After stretching, the students and
residents
played several
games together. Students
were able to see firsthand the information
they have learned in class, specifically
about geriatric workers and care facilities.
Both the students and residents enjoyed
working together and socializing.
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Mock Interviews
With the collaboration of Principal Jill Warren, Guidance Counselor Jayshree McKechnie, and Co-Op Teacher Kitty Belsly, the Cooperative Education Program held their annual Mock Interviews
on April 26, 2016 in the Library. The following community employers volunteered their valuable time: Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc., Old
Navy, OSF, Unity Pointe Methodist, Caterpillar, Mariott Hotel, Peoria Police Department, Midwest Technical Institute, Bruns Chiropractic, CEFCU, and Gordmans. Twelve Co-Op students participated in the networking event, and were interviewed by two different employers. Students reported that they found the experience
to be extremely beneficial and learned interview strategies from
their experience. Students appreciated the immediate feedback
they received from their interviewers, and several students even received potential job leads for future
employment. Employers expressed their interest in future mock interviews and were impressed that the
LCHS students were well-prepared.
16th Annual Rocket Run—To Benefit LCHS AFJROTC and Cross Country
5k and 1 mile
Saturday, August
27 @ 7:30 a.m.
Packet pick-up
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August
26 in the LCHS parking lot.
Race day registration
6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. at LCHS
Start time
7:30 a.m. at the corner of Airport
and Pfeiffer Roads
Fees
$20 Adult ($25 after Aug. 20)
$15 age 18 and under
includes: race packet and t-shirt
Visit the LCHS website for the
registration form.
Questions? Contact Scott Durham,
Race Director, at
[email protected]
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Looking Beyond Sadness - 2016
Depression and Suicide Awareness
Week - 2016
Our message to Limestone Community High
School students and staff as well as surrounding
community was one of HOPE and learning how to
find the “helpers” in the crowd. LCHS students are
passionate about supporting important individuals
in their lives, and we were able to promote the message of HOPE and HELP to many through the
week long activities.
Rocket One student journalists – Alli Davis, Emily
Fengel, Kaylin Lane, Isaac Simmons, and Brevyn
Yeske – interviewed important “helpers” in the comLeft to Right: Mike Predmore, Kim Predmore, Holly Bill, Tegan Camden, Nancy
munity: teacher, school counselor, parent, and counEgger, Kathy Harvey, Michelle Genovese
selor. Each interview provided information on how
they could help a person in need. They also created a video to honor LCHS community members who died of suicide. Student Council members created flyers, window art, and banners that shared with their peers the positive message of understanding.
Looking Beyond Sadness was a special event that allowed community leaders to share the message of HOPE and HELP.
Sixty-four individuals will be able to pass the same message on to friends and family. Kathy Harvey from the Hult Center for
Healthy Living and Kim and Mike Predmore started the night with personal stories and preventative measures, including
“Christopher’s Law” in honor of Christopher Predmore. There were four breakout sessions that focused on information related
to depression and suicide led by Holly Bill and Kathy Harvy, Hult Center for Healthy Living; Tegan Camden, Children’s Home;
Nancy Egger, Private Practice LCSW; and Michelle Genovese, LCHS School Nurse.
Prom Crash Reenactment 2016 – Student/Parent Volunteers
In collaboration with the Illinois Neurological Institute,
Limestone Community High School student/parent
volunteers performed “Operation Prom Night” for juniors, seniors, and any other student attending prom.
Lisa Maynard, ThinkFirst Program Coordinator, united
area agencies to recreate a car accident that drove the
message of “ONE LIFE, ONE MIND, ONE BODY –
ONE CHOICE CAN CHANGE ALL THAT.”
The student/parent volunteers – Jenna Brown, Adriana
Fitzgerald, TJ Geraci, Katherine Haage, Lisa Jones (parent), Breanna
Pepper, Isaac Simmons, Tiera Starks, and James Welton – exposed the
real-world consequences for the actions taken by one person. After the
crash scene, Michelle Watson spoke about her journey that started the
day her son died in a car accident that resulted from the driver being under the influence. On that bright, beautiful day our students felt her pain
and her message not to allow their choices to emulate her ten-year journey; they were listening.
This event occurs every two years.
Athletics
A Legend Comes Home
Limestone graduate, Jim Thome, visited Limestone
May 16 to autograph the mural painted on the varsity
baseball press box. The mural was painted by Bryce
Newton and Thome's niece, Morgan Ellis, as part of
Mrs. Bentley's art class. Limestone varsity baseball
coach, Derek Renz, and Thome's high school baseball coach and current Athletic Director of LCHS, Jim
Corpus, enjoyed visiting with Thome. Great job, Morgan and Bryce
Running to State!
Matt Carr is at it for the second year in a row! He is once again
State Bound for his amazing efforts in the 1600 m. Carr sped to
the finish line with a time of 4.22.16. Matt has had an amazing
year here at LCHS, not only academically, but this is his 2nd
time within the 2015-16 school year that he is representing the
Rockets at the state level! The IHSA State Track Meet is held at
Eastern Illinois University the weekend of May 26 and runs until
the 28th! Rocket to the finish, Matt!
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Upcoming Events
2016 Marching Rockets
Field Show Announced!
As the end of the year
approaches,
the
Marching Rockets are
already hard at work
learning the music for their fall 2016 competitive program. This year, the show is titled “The Silk Road,”
and is an Arabian themed show using Duke Ellington's "Caravan", Rimsky Korsovs, "Sheherazade" and
Camille Saint Saens "Bachanale". Ted Reicher has
arranged original music for the band and will design
the visual program for the production. To hear the
music for “The Silk Road” or view a schedule of fall
performances, please visit the band’s website
at www.limestonebands.com. Please come out and
support this talented group of students as they begin
their journey to another successful season!
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AFJROTC to begin 8th Annual
Summer Program
Limestone AFJROTC will begin its 8th summer Cadet Leadership Development Summer Program this June. Major Russick
and Master Sergeant Waltz have annually provided an opportunity for cadets to work together and learn about high school,
AFJROTC, and life while having fun and making friends. The
program focuses on getting the cadets ready for life after high
school, teaching them such things as teamwork, project management, and leadership. There was a kickoff meeting on
May 24 at the Alpha Park pavilion. Interested newcomers are
invited to call Major Russick at 231-3611 or Master Sergeant
Waltz at 645-0155.
Mark your calendars! The Sixth annual Limestone
Marching Rockets Field Competition will be held at
LCHS on October 1, 2016!
LCHS AFJROTC Cadet Leadership Development
Summer Program Schedule 2016
Event
LCHS AFJROTC Summer Program Cadet Orientation
(Required for new members 9am-12pm)
Holy Family Heritage Days
Wildlife Prairie Park/Kinsey Park Tail Work
Summer Leadership School (select cadets)
Quad City Air Show (overnight)
Eureka Independence Day
Bikers for Tatas
Bartonville Fish Fry
LCHS AFJROTC Freshmen Orientation Day
End of Summer Pool Party
Wildlife Prairie Park Xterra Triathlon
Date
May 31,
June 1 and 7
June 1-4
TBD
June 12-18
June 25-26
July 4
July 16
August 4-6
August 11
August 11
August 13
Summer registration for the 2016-2017 school year
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 8 a.m. – Noon; 3 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 8 a.m. – Noon; 3 – 7 p.m.
Registration is held in the school auditorium both days.
**Attention**
Both parent and child must attend registration.
Yearbook Pictures in the Summer for
Make up day - Monday, August 8 - 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
If parents/child cannot make it on August 1, August 2, or
August 8…you must call the Guidance office!
To register your child, you MUST have two valid forms of
proof of residency with both documents having current
dates. Valid documentation to prove residency include: property tax bill,
electric/gas bill, water bill, cable bill.
Visit: http://www.limestone.k12.il.us for more
information and updates!
Yearbook pictures will
be taken during summer
registration. Please plan
ahead and dress appropriately when you come
in and register
August 1& 2.
Class of 2020 Physical Exam & Immunization
Requirements
The Illinois State Board of Education requires all incoming 9th grade and new
students entering Limestone High School to have the following health-related
(physical and immunization) requirements on file prior to the first day of school.
Physical Examination (State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Form)
Complete immunization records including:
DTP/Tdap (4 doses)
IPV/OPV (3doses)
MMR- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 doses)
Hepatitis B - HB (3 doses)
Varicella- Chicken Pox (2 doses)
NEW VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR INCOMING
SENIORS!
The State of Illinois is requires ALL INCOMING SENIORS to be vaccinated for
Meningitis.
The new law states:
All incoming 12th grade students to provide receipt of receiving two doses of
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) at school entry; the 2nd dose being
administrated on or after their 16th birthday. If your student has never received a dose of
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4), only one dose will be required on or after their
16th birthday.
Please call your physician’s office OR the Peoria County Health Department
(679-6655) to schedule an appointment for your child’s vaccination. Proof of
the vaccine will be
required for their senior year!
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Get involved with Summer athletic camps!
LCHS hosts a variety of sport and activity summer camps. For more information and to register, visit the school
website at www.limestone.k12.il.us and click on “Camps and Information” under the Athletics tab on the homepage!
Questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the Rocket Review?
Contact Mandy Reiley at [email protected] or 697.6271 Ext. 427
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