Senior Edition - Minooka Community High School District #111

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Editor’s Letter
It is hard to believe that in days we will be walking the aisle to receive our
diplomas when it feels like only moments ago we were walking into the
halls of Minooka Community High School as little freshmen.
We have each gone through drama, stress, and every other high school
trauma, but through it all, we have survived. Unfortunately, we have
not yet finished growing up, for there are still years of school ahead to
continue shaping us into who we are meant to be.
This PPC Senior Issue focuses on senior reflections, and also the other
Minooka survivors who have gone on to be truly great. Read about the
Minooka alumni on the following pages, because they hold great advice
for those of us who want to escape the land of the corn and achieve
success. Maybe 10 years from now, you will be featured in the PPC and
Minooka students will be saying, “They went to my high school.”
— Soozie Bahret, Editor-in-Chief, Class of 2011
Minooka alumni have big success
Several graduates from MCHS have gone on to great things. (Top
row) John Williams, Class of 1977, broadcasts for WGN Radio; Nick
Offerman, Class of 1988, stars on NBC’s Parks and Recreation; Bill
Reiss, Class of 1994, works for Disney; (Middle Row) Chris Basak,
Class of 1997, played for the New York Yankees; (Bottom row)
Jenna Hall, Class of 2002, coaches softball for Ohio University; and
Mike Foltynewicz, Class of 2010, plays minor league baseball for
the Houston Astros.
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Elliot Johnson
Chris Evans
John Walsh
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Class of 1977
John Williams: From
MCHS to WGN
by
Melissa Magnus / Design Czar
John Williams (Fillipitch) graduated in 1977. This is his senior
yearbook photo.
Graduation is right around the corner and pretty soon, many of the familiar
faces roaming the halls of MCHS will be embarking new chapters in their
lives.
As you walk down the halls of MCHS everyday you pass familiar faces,
and some that you have never seen before. It’s weird to think that 10 years
from now, the odd kid that sits in the back of your math class might be a star
in a primetime TV show, or a radio talk show host.
Now ask yourself, where will you be 10 years from now? Will you be starting a family, graduating law school, saving lives? The possibilities are endless. For Minooka class of 1977 graduate John Williams, many knew that he
would have a bright future.
John “Flip” Fillipitch—born October 19, 1959—today known as John Williams was nothing short of an amazing student here at Minooka with several
honors, and accomplishments by the time he graduated in 1977.
Fillipitch was a part of the FTA, NHS, basketball, track, football, student
council, class president, hall monitor, camera club, honor roll, French club,
plays, speech contest, and math club.
As if being a part of so many clubs and afterschool activities were not
enough during his high school years; after graduation, Fillipitch moved onto
even bigger and better things as a radio personality, and journalist for WGN
radio.
His outgoing personality, and friendly attitude led him to be successful in
his career, and many of his high school teachers saw it coming. Williams is
broadcasted on WGN radio every weekday from 12:30-3 p.m.
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John Williams currently hosts “The John
Williams Show” on WGN Radio.
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1977 Yearbook photo
1977 Yearbook photo
Mr. Ken Maas: “He is the same on the radio as he
was in the classroom, very polite, intelligent, bright,
and a great sense of humor. It was a pleasure to
have him in class.” Maas was John’s math teacher.
Mr. Bill Swiderski: “He was very smart. I had
him all four very of French. He just had that
friendly and outgoing personality. One year he
came up with the idea and design for a guillotine
to cut off the head of a sculpture of the opposing team for the French club homecoming float.”
Swiderski was John’s French teacher.
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Class
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Nick Offerman
A Legend is Born.
Written and Designed By
Soozie Bahret/
Editor-in-Chief
Nick Offerman was born and raised
in Minooka, IL. He graduated Minooka
High School in 1988. During his senior
year, he was co-captain of the football
team, student council president, vice
president of NHS, and vice president of
Drama Club, starring in school plays and
the 1988 musical Oklahoma! He won
the “Sportsmanship Award” at the end of
his football season and was accurately
voted by his senior class as “most likely to
become the host of the David Letterman
Show.”
Offerman graduated from U of I in
1993 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He
lived in Chicago throughout the mid1990s, where he participated with the
Steppenwolf, Goodman and Wisdom
Bridge theatre companies. During this
time, Offerman became acquainted with
Amy Poehler, who was heavily involved
with the Chicago improv comedy scene.
Offerman has appeared in films such
as November (2004), Cursed (2005), Sin
City (2005), and The Men Who Stare at
Goats (2009). He has been married since
2003 to Will & Grace actress Megan Mullally (She plays Karen Walker). Offerman
guess starred on many television shows
until he landed the role that made him
famous: Ron Swanson in NBC’s Parks
and Recreation.
Nick Offerman’s 1988 Minooka High
School Year book picture.
Interviewing the Man Himself:
When did you know you wanted to be an actor?
During high school, I learned that performing in plays is
what I enjoyed doing most, but Minooka back then was
an even smaller town. The technology was so far away
that I did not even know tht I could study acting in college
until I drove my girlfriend to college and met some theatre
students.
Did your Minooka friends and family think you would
make it as far as you have?
Gosh, I doubt it. When I set out, I just wanted to work in
theater. I did not think I would ever be where I am now. I
did work for years and years until I got what you would call
my big break. It was a very slow moving snowball.
You play the witty and sarcastic Ron Swanson on Parks
and Rec. How is this character similar to the real you?
He is extensively better looking than me.
What is your favorite TV show?
I don’t watch a lot of television. I like to read books. However my wife and I try to never miss The Office and 30 Rock.
What is your dream role?
Back when I was living in Chicago, I got to play a dream
role in the theatre. I was John Proctor in The Crucible. But
I would love to plat Teddy Roosevelt or Captain Jack Aubrey from the film Master and Commader.
What do you miss most about Minooka?
The sweet smell of fresh corn. You can’t find it anywhere else. I do miss the nice slow pace of a country
town. I miss being part of a town where such a high
percentage of the people are so nice.
How would you sum up Minooka in one word?
Bucolic. It means of the land, countrified
Parks and Rec takes place in the small town on Pawnee. How is it similar to Minooka?
Well Pawnee is much bigger, more like Peoria or
Bloomington. However on the first day of filming, I too
was thinking Minooka. I came in wearing a flannel and
ready to drive me a truck.
What do you remember most about Minooka High?
I loved working with a Mrs. Glenda Smith and doing
the plays and musicals. I had a lot of fun with football
but my passion was in the arts. I also loved making
music. The saxaphone is a blast.
I noticed that you wore a Minooka hat in the parks
and Rec “Camping” episode. Are you planning any
other future shout outs to our small town?
I try to sneak them in when I can. I once grabbed an
opportunity and during a show I wore my Minooka
football jersey.
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What was your favorite school subject?
Drama and English although I enjoyed math with Mr.
Maas.
So what does your wife Megan think of Minooka?
She finds it charming. When you live most of your life in
New York or California, Minooka is a great escape. Just
driving around or going for walks along the I&M canal.
It is pure relaxation.
If you could give advice to Minooka students about their
futures, what would it be?
Don’t get into acting. My honest advice is to figure out
what you love doing the most and then find a way to do it
for a living. More importantly, money is not as important
as everyone thinks it is. Focus on your family and do not
risk losing the ones you love for wealth. Live what you
love and love what you live.
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“Oh, that was
so long ago. He
always talked
about being an
actor, but I never
believed it because he was always kidding. He
always intrigued
you. When he
got his first role,
I was pleasantly
surprised.”
-Mrs. Pillsbury,
English Teacher
“He was a math
student of mine
for two years.
Nick had a dry
sense of humor.
He was a good
student because
his dad was
a teacher. He
walked a fine
line between a
character and a
student. He liked
entertaining the
class but he was
always, always
respectful.”
-Mr. Maas, CamMarch 29, 2011
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Maas
1988 yearbook photo
So I heard that you pulled a stunt involving shorts at the
Minooka graduation of 1988. Can you tell me about it?
I was rather mischievous back in my day. At graduation
it was going to be piping hot, close to a hundred degrees
and they actually sent out a letter to all the parents saying
every student is to be covered head to toe. That meant
no shorts, skirts or short sleeves. The young men were
to wear ankle and wrist cuffs. So I got to work. I made
it so the bottom part of my pants could come off and the
same with my graduation shirt. Once they handed me my
diploma, I ripped off the bottom of my pants and the shirt
came off as well. I probably wrote something rebellious
on my chest but who knows.
Kargle
1988 yearbook photo
Nick Offerman recently, minus the Ron
Swanson mustache.
“We hung out
on the weekends. He was
a really smart
guy, always
looking for the
laugh. He’s
always played
the actor role
for his entire
life that I’ve
known him.”
-Mr. Kargle,
English
Teacher:
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him then.
1994 Yearbook Photo
Ms. Laurie Tessmer: “Bill Reiss
was an active member of the
Environmental Club as well as a
responsible and funny person. I
am thrilled he set himself a lofty
goal in high school to become
an animator for Disney and
accomplished it! Like all teachers
I love to see students achieve
their dreams.” Tessmer had Reiss
in HOPE club.
2010 Yearbook Photo
Ms. Friant: “Even when he
(Reiss) was a student in high
school he wanted to be an
animator. He would always draw
and had an obvious passion.”
Friant is a librarian assistant.
Bill Reiss:
Working for Disney!
by
Danielle Luttrell /
Copy Editor
In 1994, William (Bill) Reiss,
member of the environmental
club and editor in chief of the
school newspaper, graduated
from MCHS. After high school,
he went off to art school and
soon after started to work on the
storyboard and animation for
SpongeBob SquarePants. Since
then, he has worked on Chowder
and My Gym Partner’s a Monkey
on Cartoon Network. Now he is
working with Disney on the new
show Fish Hooks.
execs, and was able to sell
them on making a 5-minute
short- or mini pilot. That was
successful, so the project was
further developed into a fullfledged 11-minute pilot. I was
unable to help on the full pilot
because of other commitments,
but when the show was greenlit
to series in 2009 I was asked to
come to the studio full time to
direct the series- a dream come
true because Disney was where
I had always wanted to work!
So currently my role on Fish
Hooks is director.
What›s a typical day for you
like? 1994 Yearbook Photo
In 2007, some friends at
Disney called and asked if I’d be
interested in helping to develop
a show called Fish Hooks. At
that time, all they had was a title
and designs for the three main
characters. I wrote a storyboard
based on the three best friends,
pitched it to the Disney Channel
Very hectic! I get to the studio
in Burbank around 9, grab some
coffee, and head up to my office
where I almost immediately get
bombarded with questions. As
a director, I am responsible for
knowing every detail of the shows
in production. At any given time
I am juggling about 4 episodes
in various
phases of
production.
My days are
usually split
in several
ways. I
spend a
lot of time
with the
writers and
storyboard
artists
figuring out
stories. I
1994 Yearbook Photo
What has your role been with
Fish Hooks? Mr. Brian Petrovic: “He
was a good kid,." Petrovic
attended MCHS with Reiss.
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Bill Reiss, Class of 1994, now works for Disney.
weigh in with the designers to
make sure the show looks the
way it should to tell the story we
are trying to tell. But most often,
I am found in an editing room
where we turn the storyboards
into an animatic, a mini film
complete with voices and rough
drawings that serves a blueprint
for the animators to follow. This is where most of my real
contribution to the show happens.
I rewrite, redraw, add jokes,
record temp dialoguebasically do whatever it
takes to make the show as
good as I can. We have to produce
one animatic every week, so by
about 6 o’clock I’m good and
ready to get out of there!
How did you get your start in
the industry?
I came out to California
to attend an art school called
CalArts. At the end
of each year, the students are
required to make a student film. That year, mine happened to
make it into something called
‘the producer’s show’ – a student
festival that a lot of animation
industry professionals attend. I
got very lucky because Steve
Hillenburg, the creator of
SpongeBob happened to be in
the audience, liked my film, and
offered me a job. To be honest
I was really on the fence about
taking it. At that time SpongeBob
didn’t exist beyond a pilot (this
was 1998) and I really wanted to
work at Disney. But, I decided I
would learn a lot more at a studio
than at school, and was excited
to be part of the beginning of a
series- so I took the risk and it
paid off!
“Reiss” continued on
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May 12, 2011
Class of 19977
Chris Basak Moves on to MLB
You don’t go through airports. The bus
pulls right up to the plane. You are out on
the field in front of 55,000 fans. WOW, is
the best way to describe it.
Who did you face in your at bat? Describe your experience. Noah Lowry. He
was a lefty for San Fransico. I hadn’t seen
live pitching for a few weeks and it was
my first big league at bat, so the baseball
looked like a marble. I thought I had a hit,
but Barry Bonds made a nice catch.
Did your Minooka friends and family
think you would make it as far as you
have?
The people that were close to me took it
one step at a time just like I did. While
in high school, it looked like a college
scholarship was possible. When that happened, we looked ahead to the possibility
of playing pro ball. After getting drafted
we hoped for the big leagues. Everyone
was extremely supportive.
What were the thoughts going through
your mind during the draft? I was a
junior and not sure what was going to happen. Graduating college was very important to me and it would take a great situation to get me to leave school. I ended
up getting drafted in a good round, which
made the decision easy. It was something I
always hoped for and was very fortunate to
get the opportunity. I was also able to finish my degree in a couple of off-seasons.
Did you make any good relationships
while at the Mets or Yankees? Yes.
Baseball is a very small and tight community. You are around each other all the
time. I was with the Mets for 7 years and
became very close to a couple coaches
and players that I went up through the
organization with. The Yankees were
such a great organization to be a part of.
There were some great people and baseball
minds I got to be around. Our Yankee
AAA team won the championship my last
year. That team had such a great camaraderie.
What do you miss most about Minooka?
The people. I love the mid-west mentality
and Minooka is that through and through.
How would you sum up Minooka in one
word? - Memories
“I knew Chris would
be able to play Division I college baseball,
but making it to the big
leagues is a HUGE
step above college. I’m
proud of his accomplishments.”
-Tren Bontrager
“He was a very
smart student. We
had some honors
classes together. He
was pretty quite, but
I think he was more
outgoing with his buddies.”
-Laura Grozik
What is your favorite memory of Minooka High School? Going through that
time of my life with my friends.
If you could give advice to Minooka students about their futures, what would it
be? Don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable.
There are unknowns and new experiences
that might not be easy, but great things can
come out of them.
What was the craziest/funniest thing
that occurred while with the team? Johnny Damon. Enough said.
What was your overall experience like
in the majors? It is a different world.
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They knew
him then...
1997 yearbook photo
Chris Basak was a great baseball player
at MCHS, but most students may not know
who he is. He was a student of the 1997
class and a captain of the baseball team. He
was named all conference MVP and SPC
player of the year. He put up outstanding
stats for the program. He was a .450 career
hitter in high school, but in his senior year,
hit batted .582. He was an all-around athlete,
bringing in over eleven college letters,
which were not all for baseball. In fact, only
four were for baseball.
He went to the University of Illinois
and play short stop, second and third base.
His high school career carried over into his
college career and he continued to prosper.
Once his college career came to a close, he
was enrolled into the major league draft. He
was drafted in the sixth round by the New
York Mets and signed on June 5, 2000. His
debut was on June 8. He played until July
31. He was traded to the Yankees and from
there he went to the twins, but he was traded
back to the Yankees. About a year later he
was granted free agency.
What was it like being put in for Alex
Rodriguez? It was great. He is a very talented ball player. The only problem was,
A-Rod didn’t sit out very often.
1997 yearbook photo
Elliott Johnson/
Sports Editor
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1997 yearbook photo
by
Chris Basak’s
yearbook photo.
(1997)
“I was actually a
lower level coach when
Chris was playing
here. (Dan Goggins
was the head coach
at that time) But from
all my interactions with
Chris, he was one of
the most humble and
soft spoken athletes I
have been around, and
a great great player.
He was self motivated
and worked extremely
hard at baseball, and
was/is a very nice
person.”
-Bob Tyrell
May 12, 2011
Class
of
2002
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Softball superstar
Hayley Younce /
A&E Editor
Jenna Hall is a 2002 Minooka graduate. She
was a two-time state qualifier in tennis, scored
more than a thousand points as a member of
the basketball team, and led she led in RBIs
and batting average
for the softball team at
Minooka. From there
she played softball
at the University of
Illinois and later with
the professional team the
Philadelphia Force. Hall
is currently an assistant
softball coach at Ohio
University.
by
moves on to Ohio
that are having in their professional lives.
It’s great to know you can help these young
women grow into better people.
heart into something and really was passionate
about it, I could accomplish anything. As far
as friends go I have always felt I had the best
one’s anyone could have. They were always
coming to my games and cheering me on.
I couldn’t have asked for a better group of
friends and I’m happy to say we are all still
friends now.
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Mr. Matt Marino: “Heck of an
athlete, and she just wanted to play
to stay busy and to win. She went to
state for tennis, and she was a real
hard hitter.” Mr. Marino was Jenna’s
tennis coach.
2002 yearbook photo
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Mr. Ray Liberatore: “She had
tremendous speed in basketball and
softball. She was one of my favorite
students to coach. But what made
her special, other then being a D1
scholar, was her passion for all
the sports she played and anybody
would say she was an unbelievable
teammate,” Mr. Liberatore was her
basketball coach.
2002 yearbook photo
What is your coaching philosophy?
My philosophy is not only to coach these
girls to win softball games but to also help
them win in life. Obviously, there
is a professional league for softball
but 98% of college softball players
What do you miss about Minooka?
will not have that opportunity. I try
One of the great things about Minooka that
to teach my girls skills they can
I miss is how close-knit the community is. And
use in their softball careers but also
the whole town was always involved in any
in their personal and
kind of activity
professional lives.
or event going
When it comes
on. You could
to on the field, my
always count on
philosophy is high
the community’s
on competitiveness
support to be
and aggressiveness.
Describe your
active in all
Jenna Hall graduated from You work as hard
experience with the
facets.
Minooka in 2002.
as possible in practice
Philadelphia Force.
so that it comes naturally in
Amazing! I always thought my chance
How would you
to play Division 1 College Ball was as good
games. I coach my players to be
sum up Minooka
confident in their skills and trust
as it got. Getting to play a sport that I am
in one word?
that the preparation they put in
so passionate about and love to the ‘enth
Family
Jenna Hall is currently assistant soft- – Minooka
will make them successful in
degree is already a blessing. But to be able
competition. Lastly, I believe that ball coach at Ohio University.
to continue on past college and play with
definitely has that
everyday you can get 1% better in
some of the best in the world is beyond any
close-knit, familysomething. That way my players know there is
expectation I ever had in my life. My three
oriented feel and I have always loved that
seasons with Philadelphia was an experience
always room for growth.
about the town.
that I will never forget for the rest of my life.
I am extremely fortunate and blessed to have
What are your goals for the future?
What is your favorite memory of Minooka
been one of about 120 girls every year to get
I am working toward becoming a head
High School?
to play in the NPF (National Pro Fastpitch
coach of my own program one day. Next year I
Wow, tough question. The times that tend
league). I am still very active in the growth
am being promoted to Associate Head Coach,
to stick out in my mind are football season
and development of the NPF and hope to be
and that is one of my first steps toward being
and Homecoming. I LOVED going to football
involved in any way I can for as long as I can.
that head coach. Eventually my ultimate goal
games on Friday nights in the fall; being able
is to be the Head Coach at Univ. of Illinois, my to sit with all my friends and cheer on the
What is your favorite part about being
alma mater. But that is definitely something
team. Great memories! And the second thing
coach?
that will take time and a lot more growth to
is Homecoming week. I absolutely LOVED
The thing I enjoy most about coaching is
accomplish.
Homecoming Week at MCHS. Such a great
seeing my players grow as not only athletes
Did your Minooka friends and family think
time to celebrate your pride in your school and
but people as well. There is a lot of growth
you would make it as far as you have?
come together as a community.
that happens between the ages of 18-22 and to
I would definitely say yes and mainly
know you have an influence on these young
because all the people around me have always
people is a great feeling. I love when I get
believed in me 100%. My family has always
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emails or phone calls from past players and
supported and believed in me since day one.
hear how great they are doing and the success
They imprinted in me the belief that if I put my
2002 yearbook photo
Jenna Hall
They knew her
then...
Ms. Kristen Carlson: “She was
really outgoing, friendly, and a good
role model for underclass man. She
was always a positive student.” Mrs.
Carlson attended MCHS with Jenna.
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Class of 2010
INDIAN ALUMNI DRAFTED BY
HOUSTON ASTROS
How big was the jump in competition from high school to
pro ball?
The competition jump was
unreal. I went to facing 16-18
year olds to 19-25 year olds. I
get away with throwing an 88
What are the Astros plans for
you this season? I don’t really
know what the Astros have in
store for me. Most likely keep
I am now. Especially Petro and
Rapsky.
What do you miss most about
Minooka?
I miss everything about Minooka. My friends and parents.
My coaches and everyone I
was close with. Minooka
is where I really started to
grow up at, and not a day
goes by I don’t think about
my friends and family.
How would you sum up
Minooka in one word?
Minooka in one word:
home
Was there a person at
MCHS that had an influence on you?
Jeff Petrovic was the biggest influence I had in
high school. I had him
Mike Foltynewicz pitches his senior year for the Minooka Indians.
ever since freshmen year
in world cultures and as a
baseball coach. He helped me
from his mistakes.
my in low A for the year so I
through good times and bad
can get a full season under me.
Last year in rookie ball we only and was always there for me. If
What was your first profesplayed 64 games, in full season
I didn’t have him by my side I
sional spring training like?
we play 142 games with 10don’t know where I would be
My first spring training was
hour bus trips. So they’re going
today. He is the man, no doubt
successful. I had a good offto see if I can handle a full
about that.
season and was ready for the
season before they move me up;
next step. I’ve gotten to know a
or whatever they want to do.
If you could give advice to
lot more guys, which make life
Minooka students about their
a whole lot easier and fun. It’s a
Did your Minooka friends
futures, what would it be?
tough grind but worth it.
and family think you would
Advice for future MCHS kids,
make it as far as you have?
study and stuff your first two
What is it like to meet playMy family definitly thought I
years of school and take full
ers you’ve seen on TV before
was going to make it as far as
schedules, then you can fool
or used to idolize? Meeting
I did. I don’t know about my
around your last two years
players that I’ve seen on TV is
Minooka friends, but the base(laughing). And make sure you
amazing. It’s literally a dream
ball guys and my other close
know who your friends are.”
come true. Just these last couple friends had a pretty good idea
years seeing them on TV and
I was going to make it as far as
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Former teammate, JJosh Jimenez,
junior: It was crazy [playing on a team
with him] because at every game there
were like 20 major league scouts. It was
a great learning experience to watch him
play and he actually got drafted on our
bus ride home from the last game of the
season.” Jimenez is a former teammate.
Stephanie McCarthy, senior: “Mike is
the most dedicated person I know and I’m
just so proud of him for making his dreams
come true. All of his hard work is paying
off.” McCarthy is a friend of Folty.
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How did it feel to get drafted
in the first round?
A dream every kid has. It’s
the best feeling in the world to
get drafted in the 1st round. It
hasn’t really hit me yet. Even
though it will be a year since I
got drafted, all the hard work
and dedication has paid off and
I couldn’t be happier. I’ve had a
lot of support from my coaches,
friends and family and it’s the
greatest feeling there is. Now I
just want to make everyone in
Minooka proud.
now meeting them and playing
with them is the best. A dream
come true.
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June 7 2010: The Minooka
Indians blow a 4-1 lead against
O‘Fallon. Ace right-hander
Mike Foltynewicz gives up the
final three run shot to end the
Indians season. In a flash, his
high school baseball career was
over. However, that same day,
Foltynewicz was taken 19th
overall in the 2010 MLB Draft
by the Houston Astros, and his
professional career began. He spent the rest of the year
with the Astros rookie ball club
going 0-3 with a 4.03 ERA in
12 starts. This year he is with
the clubs single A affiliate,
the Lexington Legends, and is
currently 0-4 with a 5.86 ERA
through five starts.
mph fastball by people in high
school, but when I try throwing
97 in pro ball, they hit it solid
in the gap. I’ve had to learn to
hit spots rather than trying to
hit 100 mph all the time. It’s a
huge jump though. It makes a
19-year-old mature and learn
They Knew Him
Then...
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Chris Evans /
Sports Editor
by
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Coach Jeff Petrovic: “Folty was a oncein-a-lifetime player for a coach. You don’t
normally get to coach kids like that. Our
whole baseball program is very proud of
him and I’m pretty certain he will someday
be a very successful major league baseball
pitcher.” Petrovic was Folty’s varsity baseball coach.
May 12, 2011
10 Class of 2011
Go big or go home
motely useful in my future. Honestly, for
a while, I thought this place was a huge
waste of time. But that thought itself, was
When one asks, “If you could go back
only another item that can be listed under
in time, what would you do differently?”
my stupid mistakes.
the most common response is: “I don’t
If I could give advice to any underthink I’d change a thing.” Well, let’s be
classman, it would be this: Minooka is
honest. Those who answered with that
only a waste of time if you make it one.
common response are completely lying.
Do not slack on your grades. Believe me,
The fact is, people screw up, and if any
it will not be worth it when you are strugone person
gling to find a
had the opway to pay for
portunity to
college. Do
go back in
not sweat the
time and fix
small
stuff.
a few screwMost of the
ups,
they
“friends” you
would. I am
have in high
no different.
school and the
I would love
pointless drato say that
ma that haunts
there is nothyour thoughts
ing I would
now, will not
change about
matter to you
these
past
six years from
four years of
now.
Focus
high school,
on what matbut it is simters.
ply not true.
Most imI would pay
portantly, use
a little more
what Minooka
attention in
has to offer.
school and
That is, find
pay a little
ways to do
Soozie Bahret shows off her impeccable fashion sense.
less to dracommunity
ma. I would also spend a lot more of my
service and experience some of the many
time on community service (the gateway
different high school electives. I was forto receiving many college scholarships).
tunate in finding journalism and MCTV. It
Unfortunately, however, I am not Marled to the discovery of my passion for the
ty McFly, and I have not met Doc Brown
arts. I now know what I want to do for the
with his insane discoveries in the time marest of my life.
chine department. The best I can do is reTime will literally fly by and if you do
flect over the many stupid mistakes I have
not make the most of it, your mind will be
made and come out of this a better person.
filled with regret rather than wisdom.
My four years of high school were not the
As I move on to Columbia College Chibest of my life because stress, drama, and
cago, I will remember all the mistakes
honors classes are not exactly the recipe
I made at Minooka Community High
for a good time.
School, but I will also keep in mind the
I know that most of the math and scimany life lessons I have learned. Go big,
ence I have learned will not be even reor go home. I’m going big.
Soozie Bahret /
Editor-in-Chief
by
Designed by David Tibble
In the blink of an eye
by
Melissa Magnus / Design Czar
Four years ago, as I walked into the
doors of MCHS with my best friend by
my side, nervous and ready to start a new
chapter in my life, I never would have
imagined how drastically I would change
as a person and how different my life
would become over a four-year time period. I felt so old, almost as if I was finally
“all grown up,” but little did I know, I was
far from grown up, and still am, but high
and is where I made some of my closest
friends. I learned the values of teamwork,
friendship, and pretty much family, and I
couldn’t even fathom what my life would
be like without being a member of the
team. Being on poms brought me to meet
so many people that, I know, will stay
important parts in my life for a very long
time. It taught me important life lessons
that I will always carry with me.
“I’ve met so many people, gained and lost friends, had mentors, enemies, you name it.”
school would shape me into the person I
am today.
Yes, it does sound cheesy, but when
they tell you that your high school years
go by in a “blink of an eye,” you don’t really understand the truth behind the words
until you’re sitting in front of a blank
Word document and told to write a reflection on the past four years of your life.
I really don’t even know where to begin.
I’ve met so many people, gained and lost
friends, had mentors, enemies, you name
it.
I spent four years on a team that I believe had a huge part in shaping me into
the person I am today. Being on poms led
me to meet one of my biggest mentors,
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I find it funny to look back on things
that meant so much to me, no more than
a few years ago, and now realizing how
little of importance they actually had on
my life. I now realize that those small
things that once seemed life shattering
at the time, are simply just bumps in the
road, forming you into the person you’re
meant to be.
It is weird to think that in a few more
weeks, as I walk across the stage and receive my diploma that an entire chapter
of my life is coming to a close. It is bitter
sweet; but, as one happy chapter closes
and even better one opens, bringing me
to even more new people to meet, life lessons to learn, and obstacles to overcome.
May 12, 2011
11
All the
Outside
comfort zone small
Class of 2011
the
by
Liz Purcell /A&E Editor/
Copy Editor
When I entered into Joliet Catholic
Academy freshman year, I had this
movie-like image of what I could expect
on the first day of high school: “cool”
kids blasting music from their cars in
the parking lot, geeks being bullied and
thrown into dumpsters, and a “popular”
group of beautiful people that everyone
equally idolized and hated
Unfortunately, high school does not
follow the script of Mean Girls.
Catholic high schools are nothing like
public schools. Rules are strictly enforced,
even ridiculous ones, such as paying
money to get your phone back after you
were caught texting, getting detentions
every time you were caught with your
white polo untucked, or (only I could
manage this one) getting an additional
detention for doing a detention incorrectly.
To make a long story short, after a
miserable two years of high school, I
started to wonder if there might be a chance
for me to experience something better than
this penitentiary-like school. I did not want
to leave high school with a sigh of relief,
thanking God that the worst four years of
my life were finally over.
Was there somewhere that I could
attend school and finally be able to express
myself? Was there a place out there where
I could openly communicate my liberal
opinions and not feel a burning pressure to
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conform with everyone? That summer, it
hit me. I had to get out of JCA, and I had
to do it now.
Transferring to Minooka was both
terrifying and fulfilling. Not only was it
completely free, but everyone was so laid
back that I could have cried for a week in
happiness. I did not know a single soul,
but I made friends on the very first day
just by being myself. The teachers were so
welcoming and helpful, and somehow my
pink hair and hippie-meets-punk style fit
right in. For the first time in a long time, I
felt that I belonged.
High school is never what you think it
will be, but it is most definitely what you
make of it. It’s about taking chances. My
journalism teacher, Mr. Matt Thomas, told
my journalism class and me that the only
time you learn is when you step outside of
your comfort zone. The most difficult thing
I ever willingly did outside my comfort
zone was stepping into a school where I
did not know anyone, and it is by far the
best decision I have ever made.
Minooka is everything and more than
what I hoped high school would be. I broke
out of my shell and left behind any inkling
to try to be like anyone else other than
myself. I made wonderful friends, may
have started some boycotts, and finally fell
in love with someone amazing that I would
have never met if I had not have taken a
leap of faith.
I will never understand why many
students complain that Minooka is a lousy
school. Just know that there is much worse
out there, and all that we have at this school
is truly a blessing.
If I have learned one final lesson these
past four years, it is to follow your heart.
While it may sound like a Mr. Rogersinspired slogan, I have lived off of this
motto, and it has never done me wrong.
I wanted to experience high school for
what it was, but it was up to me to follow
my heart and trust it enough to lead me to
where I could finally be happy.
by David Tibble/
A&E Editor/Copy Editor
things
When I grow old and senile, chances
thoroughly enjoyed.
are that some random memory from my
What I have enjoyed most about high
four years at Minooka Community High
school, however, are those awesome little
School will stick with me. That is what
random moments sprinkled throughout
high school has been for me: a collection
my days. Half of these moments were
of random, awesome events strung
hilarious even when they were at my
together to weave an interesting yarn
expense, like falling out of my chair
to tell my children about. Seems fitting
during lunch one day. Be it odd things
for me. After all, I can be a very random
my friends have done to funny moments
person myself,
in my
but it is the
classes, those
unpredictability
highlights will
of life that I
probably stick
enjoy.
with me the
High school
most.
did not start
I am not
out very well
without some
for me. Since
regrets during
I came from
my time at
Troy, most of
MCHS. For
my friends went
one, I wish I
off to Joliet
had been more
West, so I had
involved in
to start out from
more school
scratch. It did
activities like
not help that I
the play or
was anti-social,
musical. A lot
“High school has been a dream and a nightmare.”
and had a hard
of my troubles
time making friends during freshman year. during freshman and sophomore year
I also had a lot of personal issues going on could have been avoided if I had not acted
that year, such as my grandpa being sick.
so weird (well, weirder than I am now,
Things started to improve sophomore
that is).
year, but not to a huge degree. It was not
Overall, the good memories I have at
until my junior year that I really started
MCHS far outweigh the bad. Just like in
Zombieland, it is important to enjoy the
to come out of my shell. I became more
little things. As the saying goes, when
talkative (for better or worse) and started
one door closes, another one opens, and I
making a lot more friends. By senior
cannot wait to see what lies ahead in my
year, I had many more friends and quite
life. As I enter my first semester at the
a few close friends whom I hope to keep
University of Illinois, I will keep my fond
for my whole life. I also started to go to
memories of MCHS in mind as I look
a lot more school functions, including
toward the future.
homecoming and prom, both of which I
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May 12, 2011
Class
0f
2011
12
Minooka High School =
by
Erick Klank/ News Editor
My four years of high school have been pretty swell.
Minooka High School has been a good place to me, and
for that reason, I am not a fan of the people who complain
about it. Sure it may not be the most exciting place to live,
but going to Minooka is not a horrible experience.
I’ve gone through a lot during my high school career.
I’ve learned and matured so much that is hard to think that
at one point I was even a freshman. That alone is a thought
that is scary.
Over the past four years I’ve learned a lot. Not
necessarily everything I learned was from a textbook. I’ve
learned a life lesson or two from high school as well. I’ve
come to the realization that results of school, along with
everything else in life, result directly from what you put
into it.
Going through these four years has caused me to grow
as a person, and my time at MCHS has certainly made
me ready for my future, whether it be this time next year
where I’ll be at Augustana, or even in 10 years, where I’ll
have be well into my career, whatever that may be.
Minooka really has given me good opportunities. The
Enjoyable
forming of a lacrosse team, has affected
my last three years greatly, as well as my
next four. Without Minooka lacrosse, my
choice of school for next year would be completely
different. Minooka has given me the chance to play
lacrosse in college, something I would of never had
the opportunity to do if I had gone to most other high
schools in the area.
Which leads me onto quite possibly my biggest pet
peeve. I admit, there are times when I dread going to
school, but in the scheme of things, Minooka really
is not a bad school. Minooka is really a good school,
so I don’t like hearing that people hate it here. Sure,
it isn’t quite the most exciting school and town to go
to, but it has it’s moments, and there are definitely a
lot of other schools that I’d put Minooka before any
day of the week.
Overall, my experience in Minooka has been
great, I’ve learned a lot here, and matured as a
person as well. It also has given me the chances to Eric Klank poses with his friend John Walsh, junior, in journalism.
do things I wouldn’t of had otherwise. And it will
certainly be safe to say, that I will miss Minooka, which I
really had a good time at.
high school is a learning experience
Chris Evans/
Sports Editor
by
Senior Chris Evans says journalism is his favorite clas. Photo
by Elaina Bartoli
Designed by Elaina Bartoli
They say high school
is the best four years of
your life.
While that’s a
probably a debatable
statement, I’d say they
were definitely the best
four thus far. My time
spent here at Minooka
Community High School
had its ups and its
downs, but that’s life.
Playing football for
Minooka was probably
the best thing I had done
with my time spent in
high school. Our senior
class went 33-8 in our
four years and made an
appearance in the class
7A quarterfinals. My
teammates are my best
friends. They’re like my
brothers. We sweat it out
in the summer together
spend off-season lifting
together and we won and
lost together.
I think I’ve done a lot of
growing up throughout
high school, when I
look back at myself as
a freshman compared to
now, it’s kind of amazing
that I’ve changed so much
in just four short years.
I learned a lot from
the teachers, as well, as
my coaches through the
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years, too. I can honestly
say that it was a rarity I
was stuck with a teacher
I disliked. I enjoyed my
classes. My teachers made
it fun and enjoyable to go
to class everyday, and I
believe they prepared me
well for college.
The thing I’ve
struggled with most in
high school is what I
wanted to do after it was
all over. I knew I was
college-bound but what
would I study? What did
I want to do everyday for
the rest of my life? And
my junior year I found the
answer I was looking for.
When I took Mr.
Thomas’s class, I was
looking for an easy A,
and while I accomplished,
that I also discovered the
one thing I wanted to do.
And that was talk and
write about sports. I never
would have thought I
would find something that
I wanted to do as a career
in high school. I also
made a few good friends
in the class too such as
Elaina Bartoli (There’s
your shoutout.)
I believe when I look
back at my high school
experience ten years down
the road I’ll think of it as
some of the best times
that I’ve ever had. May 12, 2011
Jump
“Reiss” continued
from page 6
Could you describe your experience with
SpongeBob?
SpongeBob was my first job in
animation and it was a lot of fun. I started
on the show as a storyboard revisionist,
meaning I would take notes from my
director and redraw parts of other artist’s
storyboards. It was a great way to learn
how a television show works. The second
season I got a promotion to actually write
the storyboards, and this was probably the
hardest job I’ve ever had! It meant long
hours putting all my work on a wall, only
to end up rewriting and rewriting until it
was as funny as possible. Great training
for what I do now! I stayed on for a third
season and then the show went on a long
hiatus during which time I moved over to
Cartoon Network to try my hand at some
other projects. All told, SpongeBob was
probably the best place to start because it
really prepared me for my whole career.
Also, I made a ton of friends- a lot of
whom still work with me now on Fish
Hooks!
Did your Minooka friends and family
think you would make it as far as you
have?
Oh boy- I have no idea what they
thought! I know that in high school I was
incredibly focused about what I wanted
out of my future. My parents were very
supportive though it must have been a little
scary for them to send me off to art school. My friends knew I was determined as
well, but I think the success of SpongeBob
caught us all off guard.
What do you miss most about Minooka?
I miss my family most. My mom and
dad are still there, and my brother is not
far. I see them about twice a year, but its
definitely hard being this far away. I also
really miss the big open sky and orange
water tower!
How would you sum up Minooka in one
word?
Home.
What is your favorite memory of
Minooka High School?
I loved helping build homecoming floats
and painting the backdrops and posters for
the musicals. But most great memories
were with my friends.
Was there a person at MCHS that had
an influence on you?
I remember two teachers- Mrs. Shipe
who taught English and ran the newspaper,
and Mrs. Grosso who taught science- both
were incredibly supportive!
What was your involvement in the
newspaper at MCHS?
I believe at one point, I was editor-inchief, but I could be wrong- it was so long
ago! I remember the PPC was one of my
favorite things, even though we had to
paste up our stories on boards with rubber
cement at that time! I assume you are
using computers by now?
If you could give advice to Minooka
students about their futures, what would
it be?
Well to be cliché I’d say follow your
dreams- but more constructively I’d say
you really need to be willing to work
hard to achieve those dreams. All really
successful people that I’ve met are really
dedicated to what they do- they aren’t just
lucky. Listen to people, observe the world
around you, keep an open mind, and trust
your instincts.
“Hall” continued from page 8
Was there a person at MCHS who had
an influence on you?
I had a lot of influential teachers and
coaches during my 4 years in High School.
Ray Liberatore, was such positive influence
on me as far as confidence goes. He always
believed in me as a person and a player
from freshman year all the way through
senior year. And following those years to
college and my professional career he came
and supported me as well. Those are the
people that really stay with you throughout
your life. I still try and stop in to see him
when I come back to town.
As far as teachers, Mrs. Judy Craig was a
great influence on me in the classroom. It
was because of her and her classes that I
chose to study U.S. History in college. She
was always so passionate about history
and all that you could learn from studying
it. He passions helped me to know what
I wanted to get my degree in. I know for
sure that if I wasn’t coaching I would be
teaching high school history somewhere.
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What were you like in high school?
I was outgoing, friendly, personable and
had a lot of enthusiasm for different things.
I’m sure some of my teachers would say I
talked too much, but who doesn’t in high
school. I participated in three sports, was
a member of Student Council, SADD, and
the Yearbook. I really enjoyed high school
and made sure I got the most out of MCHS
and its people.
If you could give advice to Minooka
students about their futures, what would
it be?
Don’t ever give yourself limits or have a
“roof” on how high you can go. There is
so much more out there than you’ll ever
understand unless you go and experience
it. The people I’ve met and the experiences
I’ve had because I wasn’t afraid to move
or try new things have changed my life
for the greatest. Go to college out of state;
take a job somewhere you’ve never lived;
travel to brand new places. Don’t ever
hold yourself back from the unknown. You
never know what is out there for you to do
and have.
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Senior Lindsey Nagel
back in first grade.
Seniors
Seniors through
Nagel in third grade
Senior Curtis Orndorf
in his first grade year
Nagel in eighth grade
Nagel in sixth grade
Orndorf in third grade
Orndorf in sixth grade
Orndorf in eighth grade
Top 10 Seniors: Class of 2011
Between tests, projects, exams
and homework assignments, every
student wants to get that “A”.
Finishing high school is everyone’s
main goal- outside of being with
your friends and having fun. But
who were the students that went
above and beyond passing their
classes and finishing their finals?
“The honors classes were
definitely hard. You either do it or
you don’t, it’s as simple as that,”
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said senior Jason Lizalek.
There are 10 seniors (listed
below) who did just that. Their hard
work throughout these past four
years has set them at the top of all
of the seniors in MCHS.
Out of around 550 seniors, these
10 are currently at the top at the
end of third quarter.. They are listed
alphabetically.
Anthony Abbonato
Jason Lizalek
Katherine Mathewson
Andrew Moorman
Kiera Schmeltzer
Madeline Simon
Allison Turner
Kelly Turner
Emily Vanasek
Cesar Villaolbos
Kiera Schmeltzer said, “Staying
motivated was hard, I had to push
myself this year. It was hard seeing
all of my friends slacking and
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I knew I had to keep trying my
hardest.”
Senior Allison Turner said, “I’m
in six honors. The only honors I’m
not in are gym and band. My sister
and I aren’t competitive; we always
help each other out.”
Senior Kelly Turner, who is
going to University of Minnesota,
said, “I couldn’t see myself doing
anything else than honors classes. I
wouldn’t see it any other way.”
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Seniors
the years
Senior Alycia Zembruski in 1st grade.
Zembruski in grade 6.
Zembruski in 3rd grade.
Senior Joe McAsey
in 1st grade.
McAsey in 3rd grade
Zembruski in 8th
grade.
McAsey in grade 8.
McAsey in 6th grade.
Top Senior Quotes Through the Years
As senior year comes to an end and
graduation gets closer, seniors like to leave
one thing behind for the underclassmen to
take as either advice, or just laugh at. This
would be the senior quotes. Here are just
a few of the memorable quotes throughout
the years that will leave you laughing.
2005
“Fish only cry when the sun is blue.
GOOOO! Hoover for life.” – Keith Cook
“I’m outta hear like Gage in a poker
tournament.” – Danilo Dorsey
“Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes
the bear gets you.” – Andrew Devine
“Everybody Wang chung.” – Stephen
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Erickson
“ Git-r-done!” - Kevin Heap
“School appropriate quote?... Got
Nothing.” – Aaron Ianno
“Thanks Minooka for letting a mixed
girl come up and do her thang!” –
Carmillah Pickett
“If you put a fish in your locker it’s
gunna die and smell.” – Joshua Zolecki
2006
“I’m on a mission from God.” – Robbie
Bersano
“Hit me up (281) 330-8004.” – Ian
Wilson
2007
“ History is about to be rewritten by a
girl that cannot spell.” – Amanda Ferro
“Life’s short, talk fast.” – Jessica
Chaplin
2009
“ Muffins! Muffins make people happy.”
– John Ephraim
“Yes. I know I got the same score on the
ACT as a monkey.” – Cory Hammerstein
“If you aim for the stars, your gonna hit
me.” -Cory Harris
“Coming soon to an airport near you.” –
Patrick Selzer
“Of all the things I’ve lost in high
school, I miss my mind the most.” –
Caitlyn Jones
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2010
“This is what happens when someone
steals your senior quote.” – Kevin
Cunningham
“You know that guy at that party, ya,
that was me.” –Zachary Friant
“Don’t follow me… I run into walls.”
–Alyssa Grygienc
“Hello mother. I come bearing a gift. I’ll
give you a hint, it’s in my diaper and it’s
not a toaster.” – Sean Kenney
“I’m sorry I can’t be the right type of
monster for you Bella.” – Nick Kettman
May 12, 2011
Class
of
2011
16
What was your favorite high school memory?
“The last week of
school will be.” – Tom
Dwyer
“My favorite part of senior
year was cheering at the
football games and pep assemblies, it was so much fun.”
-Ashley Hulbert
“My favorite memory ties with
prom and winning homecoming
queen. Both days were just amazing, I will never forget them.”
-Shelby Klugiewicz
“My favorite high school memory?
Uhmm… One time, a lunch lady gave
me an extra chicken nugget.”
Jacob Hofer
“I would have to say my favorite memory was the day I got accepted to Purdue
because I had wanted to go there since
I was seven years old. It was my birthday when I got accepted so that was
pretty awesome.” -Jordyn Kohlmeyer
“Beating Plainfield South in
the playoffs” -Kyle Banks
“My favorite memory from
high school was when I went
to state for fishing.” -Colin
Epperson-Latz
“My favorite memory was
everyday I spent in
marching band.” -Alex
Vallejo
“Seeing Curtis Orndorf break it down on
the football field fot he homecoming
assembly” -Jayme Roberts
“We won
(conference)
freshman year
of high school
football.” –
Alex Furlan
“When Chris Anderson sang
karaoke to “Stacy’s Mom.”
-Marty Rahn
“Football. We had a lot of fun over the years
and the memories I had with my teammates
will last a lifetime.” -Mike Melone
“My favorite memory was probably running
into Mr. Marino and throwing a cup full of
confetti at him and yelling ‘Happy Birthday’
with my friend, even though it wasn’t his
birthday.” -Amy Pamula
“My favorite memory of high school was
beating Plainfield South in the playoffs.
We lost to them earlier in the year and
it felt great to avenge that loss and end
their season.” -Zach Colvin
“Probably squeezing Danny
Bahret’s muffin top at state “Mrs. Blackwell…”
for cross country.”
– Jake Farhang
Joe McAsey
Designed by John Walsh
“When we beat Plainfield South
the second time we played them
in the playoffs” -Dan Lentz
“My favorite part of senior
year was the day I found out
that I got to go in late everyday of second semester. I was
so happy.” -Taylor Roop
“For me the greatest part of
high school is just looking back
to freshman year and seeing
how much we have all changed.”
– Johannah Caliban
“I would say snuggling with a
certain Joesph Mcasey at the
Cross Country State competition.”
– Danny Bahret
Peace Pipe Chatter
May 12, 2010