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THE United High School Newspaper Volume 5, Issue 6 TRACKER IN THIS ISSUE: Ashley’s story stuns UHS United board notes p. 2 By Jillian Rundle Trying to rush to his house, As students, faculty, and par- Andrew reached a speed of Academic teams rule p. 3 ents filled the high school gym nearly 100 miles per hour before for an all school assembly on striking two trees, killing all UHS honor rolls p. 4 February 20, who knew that they three teenagers. would walk out of that gym with The last thought that comes an impacting, yet heart-breaking to parents’ minds is planning on Elementary menus p. 5 story. their child dying before them- As a part of the STORM selves, leaving Cathy and Randy HS calendar & menu p. 6 ALERT team’s activities, the even more in shock. group decided to invite Cathy Ashley left a lasting impact on more than 2,000 Pekin residents Family to send third to who visited Ashley and family U.S. military p. 7 for the last time at the visitation and funeral, as well as thousand of other students who now hear LTC decisions made p. 8 Randy Waddell views a picture of his daughter Ashley, killed with this tragic story. two other Pekin High School teens in 2005 in this vehicle. Wad- In addition to Ashley’s par- STORM ALERTS dell and his wife spoke to United High School students on Febru- ents’ remarks, her best friend, ary 20 about making smart decisions when behind the wheel of Jami Halvorson, also shared her an automobile. United Pre-K screenings memories of Ashley and what it United pre-kindergarten and Randy Waddell to share the so she thought. was like at school without her. screenings for the 2009-2010 story of their daughter Ashley’s Coming home from school, “The drama, the fights--it school year will be held this 2005 death. she planned to watch her favorite all stopped. Enemies became month. When they spoke to the United television show, One Tree Hill, friends. Everyone realized you If your child will be 3 years students, they shared the impact with a couple of friends. They never know the last moment you United junior Kaitlyn Winkler Ashley left in peoples’ hearts, the planned to watch it at Ashley’s will see that person,” she said. old by September 1, 2009, please was but one of many whose consider having them screened night they found out about the house, not knowing that her TV Following the more than 90- emotions were on display after accident, and the aftermath of her wouldn’t tune in the channel she minute presentation, students for our pre-kindergarten pro- hearing the story of Ashley gram, which is available at both death. needed. were allowed to view the car Waddell’s death. Ashley, a varsity swimmer as a They decided to go to An- Ashley was in at the time of the the West and North campuses. Photo reprinted with permis- At the West Campus, screen- Pekin High School sophomore, drew’s house to watch the show, accident. sion of Kent Kriegshawser, had everything going for her, or expecting to arrive back home by With no alcohol or drugs ings will be conducted on Mon- Gatehouse News Service. day, March 9, from 8:30-11:30 9:15 p.m. involved, it was easy to see the a.m. Unfortunately, 9:30 rolled damage such an impact could Please call the West Elemen- White praises change in law around and Ashley had not ar- have on the vehicle’s passengers. tary at 734-8513 to schedule an rived home yet. Cathy Waddell Officially, Ashley died of acute By Jesse White nation. The praise was all well appointment called houses to find out where head trauma, the result of the The issue of teen driving safety and good. But results are what For the North Campus screen- her daugter was but no one violent impact of the speeding is and has been very important really matter. ings are scheduled for Wednes- knew. car hitting a stationary object. to me. In 2005 and 2006, it That is why I am pleased to an- day, March 18, from 1:00-7:00 Scared about what might have Cathy and Randy Waddell left seemed that just about every time nounce that teen driving fatalities p.m. happened, Randy set out to find United students with the mes- I opened a newspaper or turned in dropped by over 40 Please call the district office at Ashley, traveling the normal way sage, “ Guard your choices, on the news, there were stories percent in the first full year of our 482-3344 to schedule an appoint- to Andrew’s house, later finding some don’t come with second about teenagers killed in auto- state’s GDL law. In 2007, 155 ment out the three teenagers never chances.” mobile crashes. It was happen- teens age 16-19 were killed in made it. ing too frequently, and I knew automobile crashes. In 2008, 92 Student Council news something needed to be done. teens died in crashes. By Bethany Fredrickson That’s why in the summer of The fact that 63 fewer teens President’s Day afford a timely With the numerous activities 2006 I initiated the Teen Driver died in automobile crashes in the United Student Council has Safety Task Force. We knew we our state last year is worthy of trip for United’s exchange student participated in, the Valentines had our work cut out for us. We celebration. By Bast Chaikhunsombat Day candy bags was the most knew that automobile crashes While we can and should recent. For such a short month, a lot were the leading cause of death celebrate that this law is working has happened in February, both That event consisted of making for teens. We also knew that as we intended--the goal all along candy bag, which were sold for a good and bad. national studies showed that a was to save lives--I believe we I ate at Buffalo Wild dollar each. strong graduated driver licensing still have work to do. This was just a small fundrais- Wings in Galesburg with fellow (GDL) program could work to Now law is perfect. As such, students Matthew Frakes, Jillian er that helps fund nesxt year’s reduce teen fatal crashes. my office will continue to work homecoming. After buying the Rundle, Lyndsey Fridrickson and As a result of the Task Force’s with state and national traffic Matt Grubb. The food was very candy to fill the bags, the student work, my office initiated and safety organizations to consider council recieved a $70 profit, good. the General Assembly passed ways we can improve upon Il- I received a call from my after selling 140 bags of candy. groundbreaking legislation that linois’ GDL program. On March 5, the student mother and we talked for an took effect Jan. 1, 2008, giving My office will also continue to hour. It was the first time we had council will be going to the teens more time to obtain valu- partner with high schools, driver Milan Community Center for talked in a month and we spent a able driving experience while education instructors, and parents was fairly upper-class for that the district convention. Council lot of time discussing problems under the watchful eye of a par- to improve upon the way we period, members will participate in a we were having getting ship- ent or guardian, limiting in-car prepare our teens for a lifetime of We also visited the new Lin- variety of leadership training ments through customs. distractions, and requiring teens safe and responsible driving. coln Museum, which depicts activities. On President’s Day, I took a to earn their way from one stage The goal is always the same: Lincoln’s life from his childhood Elections to choose the 2009- trip to Springfield with the Feld- to the next by avoiding traffic to make Illinois roads safer and through his Presidency. 2010 executive officers will be man family and other exchange convictions. save more lives. The trip was very enjoyable as held in early March, with the student groups. State and national traffic safety I have a great interest in learning new officers slated to attend the We toured many places includ- organizations praised Illinois’ Jesse White is Illinois Secretary ing Lincoln’s tomb, his Spring- about American history. state convention in Chicago in GDL law as one of the best in the of State May. field home, which we learned STORM TRACKER United applies for economy stimulus funds 1905 100th Street Monmouth, IL 61462 By Anton Kozelichki on the . “Monmouth College has made board of an application that he 309-734-9411 On Thursday Februrary 12, The LTC will be pulling out of it more difficult for our students sent to Congressman Phil Hare’s The Storm Tracker is published the United school district held the West Prairie Trail football to take advantage of our dual office, Senator John Sullivan’s monthly by the journalism students of its monthly board meeting with conference. The LTC has sent credit,” said Whitsitt. “If other office, Representative Rich My- United High School, is printed through resignations, maternity, and the out invitations to the Midland, institutions follow suit, it will ers’ office, and Representative the facilities of The Register-Mail, and Lincoln Trail Conference on the West Prairie, Sherrard, and Orion clearly impact how our kids Don Moffitt’s office. is distributed to residents of CUSD #304. The material published does not agenda. Marshall Schrader was school districts about possibly schedule their classes.” The application is seeking necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the the only member of the school joining the conference. The The tentative schedule for funding for a possible athletic administration of United School District board unable to attend the meet- Olympic Conference received the 2009-2010 school year was complex at the South Campus, #304, nor the policy of The Register- ing. bad news as Farmington is leav- voted and passed by the school geothermal heating and air con- Mail. The school board regretfully ing the conference and heading board. Teacher institutes will be ditioning upgrades throughout While every attempt is made to accepted the retirement of book- to the . on August 20 and 21. The first the district, and the demolition determine the validity of advertising keeper Evelyn Simkins. Simkins With that in mind, other schools day of school for students will be of the old Alexis High School contained herein, the advertising in the worked for the Alexis and United from the Olympic conference are August 24 and the last day May building. Storm Tracker is not to be construed as endorsement of a specific product or school districts for 28 years. looking elsewhere (see complete 27, 2010. Mr. Whitsitt asked the board service. The Storm Tracker assumes no Superintendent Jeff Whit- story on page 8). Should the district need to for some dates for a goal setting responsibility of liability resulting from sitt said, “She will be missed United was informed that Mon- use its entire allotment of five and planning meeting. the content of paid advertisements. greatly.” mouth College is changing their snow days, the end date could be A representative from the The Storm Tracker does not knowingly The board also accepted the duel credit policies for next year. pushed back to as late as June 3. Illinois Association of School accept advertisements that discriminate resignation of junior high volley- Next year, for a student to The board gave formal ap- Boards will meet with the school on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, ball coach Angie Lybarger. receive duel credit through Carl proval for Whitsitt to begin the board as it works toward a long- color, handicapped status, veteran or Lybarger says she doesn’t Sandburg College, he will have process of creating a budget for range plan to set goals for the sexual orientation, nor does it knowingly print ads that violate any local, state, or necessarily want to leave the to have four English credits the next fiscal year, which begins district. It will be an open ses- federal laws. program, but instead wants to before taking Senior Composi- July 1. In addition, contract sion meeting. The date has yet to watch her daughter, who will be tion, which is the only duel credit negotiations with the teachers’ be determined. Parties interested in advertising in a freshman next year, play high class offered at United. union are expected to begin The next regular meeting of the the Storm Tracker should contact Mr. Kozelichki at the address and/or phone school . The policy change makes Mon- soon, as the current three-year District 304 board of education number listed above. The board has accepted the mouth’s requirements similar to deal is set to expire. will be held Thursday, March 12, maternity leave request of higher the University of Illinois’. Mr. Whitsitt informed the at the unit office in Alexis. Letters to the editor must be mailed to level math and computers teacher the address above and cannot be more Jennifer Stoneking. Fellow math than 350 words. The author’s name United celebrates national FFA week and phone number must be included for teacher Brooke Anderson will verification purposes. The Storm Tracker take over Stoneking’s geometry By Victoria Fredrickson son entered in beef entrepreneur- with industrial arts teacher Fred only edits letters in cases of timeliness and Algebra II classes, while and obscenity and does not guarantee With the United FFA booming ship. Lucas maintaining the faculty’s publication of all letters. substitute teacher Julie Schrader with new activities every month, Simpson and Armstrong will superiority with a knockout of will teach Anderson’s pre-alge- the chapter is also fortunate to also be receiving their state FFA senior challenger Matt Frakes. A STORM TRACKER bra and Algebra 1 classes for the have such brilliant students in Degrees at the State Convention year ago it was chemistry teacher Stasha Giese, Editor-in-Chief remainder of the year. FFA. that will be held in June. Roy Schwass defeating his Vic Fredrickson, Business Mgr. The board voted to increase the At Aledo on February 14 the National FFA Week was recog- daughter. Reporters pay for volleyball referees from proficiency awards were held nized at United High School the The annual 3-on-3 tournament Katie Allaman, Bast Chaikhun $55 to $60 dollars per match, as with five United members par- week of February 23-27. was held February 28 at the sombat, Bethany Fredrickson, part of an annual review of of- ticipating. During this week the members Fieldhouse in Alexis. Members Julie Gunter, Elizabeth Johnson, ficials’ pay. When the night was over, El- had many different activities to of the FFA volunteer their time Anton Kozelichki, Jillian Rundle, The West Campus reported len Reeder, Jake Armstrong and look forward to and compete in. to help the Ag Alumni put on that Katy Schrader that everything is going well and Katy Darrah advanced to disctrict Afternoon activities included affair, with proceeds going to the Mr. Tony Kozelichki, Advisor the students enjoyed the celebra- competition on March 18 to com- a food relay, a jello (aka mud) Beth Aden Scholarship Fund. “Some material courtesy tion of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th pete in equine plcement, ag sales, slide, and a shoe race in which The annual FFA banquet will be of American Society of birthday. They especially enjoyed and ag safety, respectively. groups of students had to run held at the Fieldhouse on Tues- Newspaper Editors/MCT the Lincoln look-a-likes provided Reeder also competed in across the gym floor and find one day, March 24. The public is Campus High School for them. equine entrepeneurship, crop of their shoes hidden in a pile of invited to help honor the achieve- Newspaper Service.” The South Campus was pleased entrepeneurship and agricultural competitors footwear. ments of the FFA chapter during to report that the WYSE team educaiton. The annual “Kick ‘Em Off the the 2008-2009 school year. The United CUSD #304 brought home first place in re- Alisa Randolph competed in Cow” again did not disappoint, dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. gionals (see story on page 3). food service; while Grace Simp- contact numbers There was more news to report Superintendent’s Office 482-3344 rmg Risk Management Group, Inc. FAX 482-3236 Bill Ramsey 1-800-553-7475 Helping agricultural producers manage price risk United High School 734-9411 Commodity futures, options, and cash FAX 734-6090

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Youth Group @ Emanuel Baptist Sundays @ 7:00 p.m. Academic teams take WYSE, ICTM by storm WYSE dominates region ICTM back to state Gina Long, Alex Gavin, Taylor By Katie Allaman By Julie Gunter Toops, Joe Wood, Jake Gavin, While Coach Ben McIntosh In the midst of blowing snow Logan Douglas, Daniel Adee, may have retired following on February 21, the ICTM (Il- and Cecilia Prentice placed first. the 207-2008 school year, on linois Council of Teachers of The junior-senior 8-person February 12 at the Carl Sandburg Mathematics) team made a trek team of Jessy Battenburg, Katie Regionals, his former WYSE to Western Illinois University for Allaman, Krysten Karns, Preston (Worldwide Youth in Science and regional competition. While the Powell, Mollie Murdock, Dun- Engineering) team showed that ride was long and the tempera- can Nall, Zach Steele and Carissa they most certainly have not. ture cold, it was worth the while. Youngquist also took first place. United sent 11 individuals Not only did the team win first The calculater team, composed competing in math, physics, biol- overall in Division 1A competi- of Brandon Lee, Chris Olson, ogy, chemistry, graphics, English tion, but they earned the fifth Zach Steele, Nick Cavanaugh and computer sciences and highest team score in their divi- and Brad Cook took first as well. walked away with top honors.. sion for the entire state. In junior-senior 2-person In the individual competitions, In individual events, Cecilia teams, Patrick Olin and Peter El- Jessy Battenburg placed first in Prentice took first in Algebra I, liott won first, while Bre Chris- physics, Chase Chavero placed United’s WYSE team not only dominated their own division, but Nick Cavanaugh placed first in tian and Julie Gunter placed first first in computers, and Duncan they also beat all schools in a larger division at their regional. geometry, Duncan Nall won in in oral competition. Nall placed first and second in bi- Algebra II, and Bre Christian The team advances to state ology and chemistry, respective- and Peter Elliott tied for first in competition, which will be held ly. Nall also received the award pre-calculus. on May 2 at the University of for best individual achievement The freshman-sophomore 8- Illinois. out of 152 competitors. person team, which consisted of As a team, United WYSE placed first in Division 300, Scholastic bowl preps for LTC meet defeating ROWVA, Bushnell- Prairie City and Alwood. To cap By Katie Allaman bers are Emily Douglas, Marina the day, the WYSE team took United’s scholastic bowl team Eagen, Melissa McDonald, Joe first overall, defeating not only will wrap up its season on Satur- Wood, Brad Cook, Logan Doug- Division 300 schools but larger day, February 28, at the Lincoln las, Tyler Osborn and Cecilia division schools Knoxville, Trail Conference meet. Prentice. Farmington, Monmouth-Rose- Continuing in the latter half of “We have a solid varsity this ville, Rockridge, and Sherrard, the season, the varsity has racked year, with good experience. as well. up a 4 win, 6 loss record. They There are a couple new mem- The WYSE team will next After handily winning their regional, United’s ICTM team enters have defeated Stark County, bers. It should be lots of fun,” compete at the Knox College state competition in May with the fifth-highest score in Illinois. Alwood, Princevile, and Cam- said coach Fayla Bodenhamer, sectional on March 16. bridge. United High School history Junior Varsity has also put teacher. Pair of underclassmen make speech sectional up an impressive season, going “I am excited about JV. They 8-1. They have won against West are enthusiastic. They also have By Katy Schrader in radio. Elizabeth Johnson also placed Central, Stark County, Galva, many strengths, academically In Deb Kessler’s final season as At Valley High School on Janu- fifth. Armstrong placed sixth in Alwood, Princeville, Aledo, and speaking.” coach, she saw three of her mem- ary 31, two members finaled, original comedy, the humorous Cambridge. Of the Lincoln Trail Confer- bers win conference titles and a with Nall and Douglas both tak- duet of Armstrong and Johnson United’s varsity team mem- ence schools, only Annawan pair advance to sectionals. ing fifth place in their categories, also placed sixth, bers are Jessy Battenburg, Chase does not field a scholastic bowl The speech team walked away impromptu and original ratory, “This was an especially gifted Chavero, Kyle Ischer, CJ Ravel, team, meaning the 11-team field with many medals at the Lincoln respectively. team,” Coach Kessler said of Jerry Wildbahn, Katie Hook, could present a wide open com- Trail Conference meet on Thurs- Regionals were held at Lime- her final group. “The variety Sammy Mackey, Josh Munson petition for the 2009 conference day, January 29. stone High School in Bartonville of strong personalities worked and Kristy Schwass. title. First place medals were award- on Saturday, February 7. together for the benefit of all. The junior varsity team mem- ed to Grace Simpson in prose, Six United team members were I’m honored to have known these Katy Schrader in verse, and Em- awarded medals. fine, talented young people!” ily Douglas in original oratory. Douglas took third in original Taking second were Cecilia oratory and Eagen placed fourth Prentice in declamation, Kelsey in special occasion speaking, Winkler in dramatic interpreta- with both advancing to section- tion, Simpson in extemporane- als the following weekend, ous speaking, Dan Kellogg and While they didn’t qualify for Duncan Nall in humorous duet, the state finals, both are sure to Nall in impromptu, and Jake have promising speech careers Armstrong in original comedy. ahead of them, as both are only Third place finishers were sophomores. Marina Eagen in special occasion Also at regionals, Julie Gunter speaking, Joe Wood in humor- placed fifth in impromptu, the ous interpretation, and Kellogg dramatic duet of Schrader and

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United High School is pleased Jaclyn Barnhouse, Alek Buckert, Powell, Cecilia Prentice, Chris- United High School is pleased Douglas, Alex Gavin, Rachel to announce the following Blake Callihan, Madeline Craig, tian Schrader, Brandon Wooters. to announce the following Kenney, Regina Long, Melissa students have attained honor roll Scott Duncan, Jenna Fox, Julie students have attained honor roll McDonald, Katrina Parks, Jessica status for the second quarter of Gunter, Kathryn Hook, Eliza- HONORS: 3.34-3.66 GPA status for the first semester of the Price, Erin Prichard, Madison the 2008-2009 school year: beth Johnson, Anton Kozelichki, 2008-2009 school year: Ray, Taylor Toops, Joseph Wood, Samuel Mackey, Mollie Mur- Seniors: Marissa Flynn, Lindsey Jennifer Youngquist. HIGH HONORS 3.67 and dock, Duncan Nall, Adam Olin, Fredrickson, Eric Olson, Miranda HIGH HONORS 3.67 and higher GPA Katy Schrader, Kristy Schwass, Vollbracht. higher GPA Freshmen: Daniel Adee, Jonah Grace Simpson, Zach Steele, Armstrong, Kelsey Crain, Logan Seniors: Allaman, Jessica Bat- Carissa Youngquist. Juniors: Nicole Adwell, Bryce Seniors: Katie Allaman, Jessica Douglas, Jennifer Elliott, Jacob tenburg, Chase Chavero, Breanna Bruns, Cory Davey, Alexandra Battenburg, Chase Chavero, Gavin, Amanda Hendrickson, Christian, Stephanie Damewood, Sophomores: Jennifer Batten- Fell, Dan Kellogg, Amanda Sage, Breanna Christian, Stephanie Christopher Hollis, Megan Pat- Peter Elliott, Victoria Fredrick- burg, Hillary Campbell, Nicho- Trevor Smoldt. Damewood, Matt Dutton, Peter terson, Evan Powell, Cecilia son, Stasha Giese, Teresa Jones, las Cavanaugh, Emily Douglas, Elliott, Marissa Flynn, Victoria Prentice, Christian Schrader, Krysten Karns, Brandon Lee, Alex Gavin, Rachel Kenney, Sophomores: Augusta Chandler, Fredrickson, Stasha Giese, Anna Brandon Wooters. Sara Martin, Kristin Mason, Regina Long, Melissa McDon- Jaylin Choate, Ashley Cox, Rob- Hook, Teresa Jones, Krysten Sarah McCrery, Courtney Mul- ald, Jessica Price, Madison Ray, ert Huber, Nicholas Hull, Katie Karns, Brandon Lee, Sara HONORS: 3.34-3.66 GPA len, Josh Noble, Patrick Olin, Taylor Toops, Joseph Wood, Kaywood, Alex Lile, Jennifer Martin, Kristen Mason, Sarah Christopher Olson, Tana Pierce, Jennifer Youngquist. Magee, Katrina Parks, Corinne McCrery, Courtney Mullen, Josh Seniors: Lindsey Fredrickson, Preston Powell, Christopher Sargent, Gretchen Schrock. Noble, Patrick Olin, Christopher Ivy Shepard, Miranda Vollbracht. Ravel, Ellen Reeder, Jillian Freshmen: Daniel Adee, Jonah Olson, Eric Olson, Tana Pierce, Juniors: Nicole Adwell, Jacob Rundle, Cathryn Sargent, Chris- Armstrong, Kelsey Crain, Ashlie Freshmen: Zane Carlson, Brad Preston Powell, Christopher Armstrong, Bryce Bruns, Cory tina Sharer, Macy Sprout, Trisha Douglas, Logan Douglas, Jen- Cook, Emilee Holmberg, Re- Ravel, Ellen Reeder, Jillian Davey, Alexandra Fell, Som- Swanson, Raquel Valencia, Me- nifer Elliott, Michael Galusha, becca Hook, Caitlin Kozelichki, Rundle, Cathryn Sargent, Chris- mer Foster, Dan Kellogg, Alisa gan Van Skike, Jerry Wildbahn. Jacob Gavin, Amanda Hendrick- Beau Morrison, Eric Nicol, tina Sharer, Macy Sprout, Trisha Randolph, Amanda Sage, Trevor son, Christopher Hollis, Amy Meghan Olin, Anna Schnerre, Swanson, Raquel Valencia, Me- Smoldt. Juniors: Jacob Armstrong, Olson, Megan Patterson, Evan Ashlynn Winkler. gan Van Skike, Jerry Wildbahn. Sophomore s: Augusta Chandler, Jaylin Cho- Juniors: Jaclyn Barnhouse, ate, Katie Kaywood, Alex Lile, FCCLA means more than Home-Ec Alek Buckert, Blake Callihan, Jennifer Magee, Corinne Sargent, Madeline Craig, Scott Duncan, Gretchen Schrock. By Katie Allaman also received $240 in free items. stations. Jenna Fox, Julie Gunter, Kathryn United FCCLA (Family, A Pampered Chef party was Members will also be repaint- Hook, Elizabeth Johnson, Anton Freshmen: Zane Carlson, Brad Career and Community Lead- also held for the classroom, ing the walls on both sides of the Kozelichki, Samuel Mackey, Cook, Ashlie Douglas, Michael ers of America) started the year which produced more than $600 room and possibly putting up Mollie Murdock, Duncan Nall, Galusha, Emilee Holmberg, Re- successfully back in the fall with to purchase new kitchen needs. new window treatments. Adam Olin, Katy Schrader, becca Hook, Caitlin Kozelichki, apple pie sales earning a profit of The most recent item of busi- The FCCLA is under the Kristy Schwass, Grace Simpson, Beau Morrison, Eric Nicol, $327. ness on the minds of the FCCLA direction of first year family and Zach Steele, Carissa Youngquist. Meghan Olin, Amy Olson, Tyler Sixty pies total were sold. members was Valentine’s Day. consumer sciences teacher Mrs. Sophomores: Jennifer Batten- Osborn, Taylor Powell, Anna Forty-eight of them were sold at The week prior to Valentine’s Linda Kozelichki, who is work- burg, Hillary Campbell, Nicholas Schnerre, Ashlynn Winkler. a teachers’ institute for $7, while Day saw the group bake and ing with Delabar Vocational Edu- Cavanaugh, Ashley Cox, Emily 12 were sold to teachers and stu- decorate heart shaped cookies cation System Director Mr. Bob dents for $1 per slice at lunch. with Spanish love sayings for Pritchett to obtain grant funding The profit came after the FC- Mr. Johnson and Mr. Higbee’s to be used toward the purchase CLA used some of its earnings Spanish classes. of updated computer software to purchase new items for the In the spring, the group will for the living environments and kitchen stations in the family and be redecorating the family and clothing classes, which are of- consumer sciences room. 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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NO SCHOOL BBB Sectionals Begin JHGBB vs Galva United Sports Booster Band/Choir Solo & En- PULASKI DAY Meeting @ the High semble Contest at Rock School 5:15 Island High School FS BBB @ Elmwood Winter Sports Awards JHGBB @ Alwood @ the High School 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 All junior high LTC Honor Band BBB Supersectionals JHGBB vs Westmer School Board Meeting BBB State Finals BBB State Finals basketball games are played at the West JHGBB @ Stark Career Fair at CSC Campus at 5:30 un- County less noted Boys & Girls Track LTC Exhibition @ Knox College 4pm 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 All home baseball FS/V BB vs Knoxville FS/V SB @ Orion After Prom Trivia games are played in Night Alexis at 4:30 pm un- less noted

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 All home V BB @ Williamsfield V SB vs Moline @ FS/V BB vs North NO SCHOOL BB vs Orion 11am games are played in Dragon Dome in Pekin Fulton Teachers’ Institute Cameron at 4:30 pm V SB @ Williamsfield unless noted FS/V SB @ Nauvoo/ Colusa/Warsaw/Ham- ilton 29 30 31 Boys & Girls Track @ FS/V BB @ Rockridge Bushnell FS/V SB @ South FS/V BB @ Abingdon Fulton in Astoria Wildbahn family set to send third child to U.S. military By Stasha Giese After he finishes with boot right now” he stated. announced her plans to start a I have to admit they seem to be A journey into the Marines is camp, Wildbahn will take a ten Wildbahn decided in early life as a Marine. very happy...what more could a more than a brave individual al- day leave and then head off to fall of 2008 to make his decsion Bethany was a member of the father ask for? lowing his life to be risked upon MCT (Marine Combat Training). concrete. He will be serving a last graduating class of Warren “The girls even bunked to- demand. It goes much further In this stage Wildbahn will learn minimum of four years, with High School. gether in basic, and Sarah got than that and it takes its place small unit tactics and become plans to then go to college. “You see, I was around at the an award for being the most right at our back door of United. familiar with weapons. “They actually give you a col- time of Vietnam; it was immoral, physically fit of the 80 girls in ths “A sense of pride and belong- Directly after his next step will lege wish list,” Jerry hopefully and I was antimilitary.” platoons.” ing,” senior Jerry Wildbahn be to receive a more specific job, exclaimed, “but ultimately they Later his middle child Sarah, Jerry Wildbahn, Sr. fully sup- replied when asked what he which will be assigned him. decide.” He then revealed a pos- a graduate from the first class ports his son’s decision and left hoped to gain from his Marine Wildbahn’s reason for enroll- sible aspiration for becoming a of United High School, dropped off with excellent advise: experience. ing into the Marines suprisingly chemical engineer, and then fol- out of college in order to follow “You can try to guide and Wildbahn will be leaving did not have as much to do with lowed with “I am still not sure.” Bethany’s lead. direct your children, but they will on August 10 for a 13-week his sisters’ decisions as one Although Jerry Wildbahn, Sr. Wildbahn Sr. openly admitted just do what they want to any- boot camp program. He will be might think. When asked why, he is completely supportive of his he had a change of view in the ways. You just have to encourage stationed in Paris Island, South honestly replied that his reasons children now, that wasn’t the Marines them to be independent.” Carolina, or Monterey, Califor- were geared toward “loyalty case when his eldest, Bethany, “They are now self-reliant and nia. toward the country.” “I would rather go to Paris Is- For Jerry the Marines also set Track teams open season with 3/13 LTC exhibition land,” admitted Wildbahn. “That the stage for a more stable future. is were both of my sisters went.” “The job market isn’t good By Elizabeth Johnson their track season. When asked The season will open at Knox The 2009 United track teams, about the girls chances at excel- College on Friday, March 13, coached by Mr. Dennis Mann ling this year, senior Katy Darrah with the second annual LTC ex- Girls’ hoops finishes strong and Miss Barb. Bohan, look to be eplied “I think we have a pretty hibition, an event meant to gauge a promising pair this spring sea- Continued from page 8 ing a lot of size in Bre, Krysten, good chance this year. We are all individual performances, rahter and Tana, and because of her son. The girls’season officially trying really hard and I think that than a competition among teams. started February 23 with the boys good effort and had a chance size, she can be helpful, but she will pay off.” The March 23 Frostbitre Meet starting a week later. early, but again couldn’t finish, needs to get stronger during the The coaches are very support- at Monmouth has been cancelled High jump star Scott Duncan, losing to the Wildcats 49-33. off-season.” ive of their team and push them due to scheduling difficulties. a state qualifier a year ago, looks With the season ending, Coach Coach Mann published a more than most just to try to see This year’s Red Storm Relays forward to surpassing his previ- Mann is looking forward to next stats sheet for the team after the them succeed. will be held Thursday, April 23, ous records. year. season ended. Gina Long led the United’s girls’ team will open at Monmouth’s Sunnylane Field, “I’m going to try my hardest to “I think Gina and Mollie team in, field goals made, field the seasopn with nearly two which sports an eight-lane, all- achieve 6’7” this year. It should (Murdock) will be the leaders for goals attempted, field goal per- dozen members, while the boys weather track. be a good season for the whole the team next year, because Gina centage, free throws made, free are looking to have about 16 Both boys and girls’ relays will team.” led the team in almost all the of- throws attempted, free throws participants, their largest number be held that evening beginning at As for the rest of the team, they fensive and defensive catagories percentage, offensive, defensive, in school history. 5:00 po.m. are all excited to get started with and Mollie was right there behind and total defensive rebounds. her and has also been a leader in She was also named first team volleyball having started three all-conference. years in volleyball and having Bre Christian led the team in played a lot her sophomore year blocks, while Murdock and Long and now starting her junior year.” tied for assists. “The sophss had a good year. 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We’re los- Painting Mark & Ruth Kenney insured 2786 40th Ave paint/wallpaper Alexis, IL 61412 renovation refinishing [email protected] http://community.webshots.com/user/mandrkenney LTC’s future beginning to come into shape By Tony Kozelichki, Publisher upcoming 2009 season. other area school’s regarding the conferences to have at least six schedule as it did in 2008, the While nothing yet is set in That vote comes on the heals possibility of expanding the LTC members for automatic playoff first time in the school’s five-year stone, it appears the stability of an earlier decision by the Prai- from its current ten team mem- qualification in football. history that it has had the same issue facing the Lincoln Trail rieland Conference to withdraw bership. The Prairieland has extended football schedule in successive Conference may finally be set- from the WPT. Representatives from Sherrard invitations to Beardstown and years. tling into place. At the February 12 meet- and Mendon Unity were present Rushville-Industry to become Homecoming is now scheduled At the February meeting of the ing of the United Board of at the February principals’ mee- that conference’s 11th and 12th for October 16, when the Red conference’s principals, member Education, Superintendent Jeff ing, and letters have been sent to teams. Storm will host Peoria Heights. schools voted unanimously to Whitsitt confirmed United was a number of Olympic Conference Both schools are currently With only four varsity home accept West Prairie (Sciota/Col- offered the opportunity to join schools, as well as other area members of the West Central games this fall, and two of them chester) into the conference as a the Prairieland Conference as high schools, gauging interest Conference, but their defection, coming in weeks eight and nine, full member and Varna Midland its tenth team; however, United in the possibility of joining the like that of West Prairie to the the school was left with few as a football-only member begin- declined the invitation when it LTC. LTC, leaves the West Central choices for scheduling home- ning with the 2010-2011 school was discovered that fellow LTC The Olympic Conference Conference’s future as much in coming activities. year. schools Princeville and Stark remains a topic of discussion doubt as the Olympic’s. The LTC principals have added Principals also voted unani- County had opted not to become following Farmington’s defection For the 2009 football season, a March meeting to their sched- mously to withdraw the confer- the rival conference’s 11th and to the Prairieland, which left the unless changes are made in the ule in order to consider potential ence from the West Prairie Trail 12th teams. Olympic with only five member next couple of months, United partners for the 2010-2011 school football conference following the Discussions continue with schools. The IHSA requires will find itself playing the same year. Basketball teams post most wins in school’s five-year history Boys bow out in re- In that semi-final matchup, the ball handlers. gional final, while Red Storm controlled most of the Some might say the season affair, but ended up giving up 15 ended badly, but others, includ- Powell’s 3’s advance and 9 point leads. ing Alex Gavin, was happy with Foul trouble was key for both the season. teams, as Aledo lost three play- “I was happy with our success By Anton Kozelichki ers, including Bysinger. United this year. Obviously, we would The record for the United Red lost Brian Robbins and Peter have liked to have gone farther, Storm boys basketball team may Elliott to fouls. A tip-in at the end but I think we’ll have some more be below .500, but winning the of the game by Aledo sent it into success next year.” most games in United history, overtime. Key free throw shoot- A bright note out of the region- and a berth in the regional finals ing by Gavin, who finished with al was senior Preston Powell, was very exciting for coach Jim 33 points, would help United win who advanced in the Three Point Noonan. the game by a score of 63-57. Shootout at sectionals in Lewis- “I’m very pleased with how The key that night was to keep town. United has had success in we’ve played this year. Anytime 63-50.. Alex Gavin (above) and Bysinger and Brett Anderson the past in the Three Point Shoot- above) scoring 16 points, Brooke a team can improve two straight Patrick Olin led the team with 14 in check. Before foulng outk, out with Alex Fox in 2006 and Armstrong scoring 15, and Bre years, that really tells you some- points, Peter Elliott scored 13, Bysinger scored only 10 points, Patrick Hollis a year ago making Christian scoring 14. The girls thing about the kids we have on and Chris Olson added nine. while Anderson netted only six, it to the state finals. would then travel to Princeville the team.” The Red Storm would travel while playing most of the fourth on February 2, losing 57-52. The Red Storm finished the back to Aledo for a regular sea- quarter and all of overtime with Mann sees many posi- “There were three or four season 14-17, but finished strong. son game. In the first matchup, four fouls. This would turn out games this year when we didn’t They would play in the Lincoln Aledo was without seniors to be the last game basketball tives in girls’ season finish in the final minutes and in- Trail Conference Tournament and Devin Bysinger and Matt Daw- game in Aledo history, as they By Anton Kozelichki stead of a 11-17 record you could would get a berth in the Consola- son. They were back on their are consolidating with Westmer Even though the season ended be looking at a 15-13 record. We tion Championship before losing senior night with Bysinger scor- next year. for the United girls’ basketball easily could have been a .500 to ROWVA. ing 32 points en route to a 76-50 The Red Storm would then face team with a record of 11-17, team.,” said Mann. Before losing to ROWVA, victory. the state;s fourth anked team, Coach Dennis Mann was very Senior night on February 4 the Red Storm went to Aledo United would enter the Orion Orion, in the regional champion- pleased with the team this year. saw the Red Storm pull off a to face the Green Dragons. The Regional with a number three ship on their home court. “We made improvements from 57-41 win over Aledo, with Bre boys would come out and stun seed. In the first round, they Orion would blow away in the last year. We were close to have a Christian, Victoria Fredrickson, the crowd winning by 21 points, faced Westmer. Earlier on in the second quarter with a 22-0 run. much bigger season.” Krysten Karns, Tana Pierce and 70-49. season, the Red Storm had some There were also some very ques- Mann said the girls just didn’t their parents being honored “It was awesome hearing how trouble with the Warriors, but tionable calls in the game, but finish some of the games this before the game. silent that crowd was,” senior exploded in this game, leading at coach Noonan doesn’t think that year, and that would have made a Following a 42-35 loss at Chris Olson said about the game. one point by the score of 27-2 en had anything to do with the loss, difference. Alwood, the girls closed out their Senior night saw the boys beat route to a 53-28 win setting up but credits Orion’s pressure by The girls played against state season with a Saturday after- a winless West Central team the rubber game with Aledo. the defense and ability to harrass ranked West Central on January noon 60-28 thrashing of visting 29 and were beaten 61-41 but Cambridge. stuck in for most of the game. United would enter regional The following game against West play against a very good North Prairie on January 30 saw the Fulton team. The girls gave a girls explode for a 64-49 vic- See “Girls’ hoops” on page 7 tory, with Gina Long (picitred

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