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Auburn won its 16th Regional title in volleyball
with a dramatic third-game comeback
Saturday to defeat Springfield Lutheran in
three games, 19-25, 25-17 and 25-23. The
Lady Trojans will play for the Carlinville
Sectional title against the host school
Thursday at 7 p.m. The team includes, front
(L-R): Brittany Ippensen, Chelsea Davis,
Lauren Lay, Marissa Schmid, Aimee
Domescik; middle: Shelby Brown, Kenzie
Carter, Katie Howard, Aubrey Wavering, Taylor
Hunt, Head Coach Jeanene Lucykow; back:
Coach Jeff Smith, Olivia Bennett, Shelby
Dowson, Chelsea Domescik, Brooke
Longmeyer, Bree Stevens and Coach Tony
Powell.
with a dramatic third-game comeback
Saturday to defeat Springfield Lutheran in
three games, 19-25, 25-17 and 25-23. The
Lady Trojans will play for the Carlinville
Sectional title against the host school
Thursday at 7 p.m. The team includes, front
(L-R): Brittany Ippensen, Chelsea Davis,
Lauren Lay, Marissa Schmid, Aimee
Domescik; middle: Shelby Brown, Kenzie
Carter, Katie Howard, Aubrey Wavering, Taylor
Hunt, Head Coach Jeanene Lucykow; back:
Coach Jeff Smith, Olivia Bennett, Shelby
Dowson, Chelsea Domescik, Brooke
Longmeyer, Bree Stevens and Coach Tony
Powell.
Graduation set May 29
The 93rd annual Auburn High School Commencement Exercises will be held Friday,
May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Sangamon Auditorium on the campus of the University of Illinois
in Springfield.
Diplomas will be presented by Laurie King, president of the Board of Education after
presentation of the class by principal Darren Root. Speeches will be made by the
Valedictorians and Salutatorians along with remarks by seniors Emily Anderson and
Matt Diemer. The high school band will play both the processional and recessional and
the band and high school choir will also present selections. Prior to the start of
commencement, the senior class video will be shown, directed by Martha Cunningham.
The 93rd annual Auburn High School Commencement Exercises will be held Friday,
May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Sangamon Auditorium on the campus of the University of Illinois
in Springfield.
Diplomas will be presented by Laurie King, president of the Board of Education after
presentation of the class by principal Darren Root. Speeches will be made by the
Valedictorians and Salutatorians along with remarks by seniors Emily Anderson and
Matt Diemer. The high school band will play both the processional and recessional and
the band and high school choir will also present selections. Prior to the start of
commencement, the senior class video will be shown, directed by Martha Cunningham.
AHS Class of '79 reunion Sept. 5
The Auburn High School Class of 1979 has scheduled its 30 year reunion for Saturday,
September 5. The reunion will be held at the home of Jill and Jeff Kaufman, 13310 BAB
Road in rural Auburn, starting at 4:30 p.m. with a catered dinner to be served at 6:30
p.m. The cost is $25 per person and covers drinks, dinner and entertainment.
Classmates are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and swim suits. Classmates will
be receiving information in the mail and should RSVP to Dave Bates, 814 Redwood
Drive, Auburn, IL 62615 with payment by Wednesday, August 5.
The Auburn High School Class of 1979 has scheduled its 30 year reunion for Saturday,
September 5. The reunion will be held at the home of Jill and Jeff Kaufman, 13310 BAB
Road in rural Auburn, starting at 4:30 p.m. with a catered dinner to be served at 6:30
p.m. The cost is $25 per person and covers drinks, dinner and entertainment.
Classmates are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and swim suits. Classmates will
be receiving information in the mail and should RSVP to Dave Bates, 814 Redwood
Drive, Auburn, IL 62615 with payment by Wednesday, August 5.
School year begins Wed., Aug. 19
The Auburn schools will open for the 2009-10 school year with a half day Wednesday, August 19. The first full day of school will be
Thursday, August 20. The district will observe the following holidays, Labor Day, September 7; Columbus Day, October 12; Veteran’s
Day, November 11; Thanksgiving, November 26-27; Christmas and New Year’s Day, Monday, December 21 through Monday, January
4; Martin Luther King Day, January 18; Spring Break, April 2 through Sunday, April 11 and Memorial Day, May 31.
The first quarter will end October 16 with report cards October 23; the second quarter ends December 18, report cards January 8; third
quarter ends March 5, report cards March 12 and fourth quarter ends May 26 with report cards also May 26.
Middle school promotion will be Thursday, May 27, high school graduation Friday, May 28. Teachers’ Institutes will be held prior to the
start of school Monday and Tuesday, August 17-18 and also at the end of the Christmas vacation on Monday, January 4. Days that
school will be dismissed at 11:20 a.m. will be Wednesday, August 19; Friday, October 9 ; Friday, December 11; Friday, February 12
and Friday, March 19. Days school will be dismissed at 2 p.m. will be Friday, October 2; Wednesday, November 25; Thursday and
Friday, December 17-18; Thursday, April 1; and Friday and Monday, May 21 and Monday, May 24.
Proposed emergency days will be May 27-28 and June 1-2.
The Auburn schools will open for the 2009-10 school year with a half day Wednesday, August 19. The first full day of school will be
Thursday, August 20. The district will observe the following holidays, Labor Day, September 7; Columbus Day, October 12; Veteran’s
Day, November 11; Thanksgiving, November 26-27; Christmas and New Year’s Day, Monday, December 21 through Monday, January
4; Martin Luther King Day, January 18; Spring Break, April 2 through Sunday, April 11 and Memorial Day, May 31.
The first quarter will end October 16 with report cards October 23; the second quarter ends December 18, report cards January 8; third
quarter ends March 5, report cards March 12 and fourth quarter ends May 26 with report cards also May 26.
Middle school promotion will be Thursday, May 27, high school graduation Friday, May 28. Teachers’ Institutes will be held prior to the
start of school Monday and Tuesday, August 17-18 and also at the end of the Christmas vacation on Monday, January 4. Days that
school will be dismissed at 11:20 a.m. will be Wednesday, August 19; Friday, October 9 ; Friday, December 11; Friday, February 12
and Friday, March 19. Days school will be dismissed at 2 p.m. will be Friday, October 2; Wednesday, November 25; Thursday and
Friday, December 17-18; Thursday, April 1; and Friday and Monday, May 21 and Monday, May 24.
Proposed emergency days will be May 27-28 and June 1-2.
Plan: Air-condition schools in 5 years
If all goes according to plan, all buildings in the Auburn School District will be air-conditioned in the next five years.
Presently, Auburn Elementary is undergoing a $2.2 million project that will air-condition the entire building with the exception of the gym.
Supt. of Schools Kathy Garrett told the Citizen Tuesday that the plan is to continue the air-conditioning of all buildings, hopefully by
2014. "It will depend on our bonding ability and we will look at it before any decisions are made. But we are hopeful that we can fulfill
this action in the near future," said Garrett. Divernon Elementary is next on the list.
Bonds to pay for the current project, which has a 20 year payback, will be financed by an additional tax, but a minor one. The cost to
taxpayers will be roughly $45 per year on a home or business assessed at $100,000. This amounts to 12-15 cents per $100. This
year's project will not increase taxes much per se because the district has an 11 cents decrease. To obtain the money the district
issues Health, Life Safety Code Bonds. The project, which will be finished before the start of school August 19, is on schedule. It was
started in early June with demolition work. Presently workmen have removed all ceiling tiles to make way for the duct work that is about
50 percent complete.
The AC units will be placed on the roofs sometime in July. Each unit, which can cool up to six rooms, will probably do four or five.
Air-conditioning isn't the sole summer project. At Divernon Elementary, modification has been made to the special education room and
a room for Special Ed. has been added at the high school. The high school library also got new carpeting. Also on the docket will be
some blacktop work, window replacement and changing of lighting fixtures.
If all goes according to plan, all buildings in the Auburn School District will be air-conditioned in the next five years.
Presently, Auburn Elementary is undergoing a $2.2 million project that will air-condition the entire building with the exception of the gym.
Supt. of Schools Kathy Garrett told the Citizen Tuesday that the plan is to continue the air-conditioning of all buildings, hopefully by
2014. "It will depend on our bonding ability and we will look at it before any decisions are made. But we are hopeful that we can fulfill
this action in the near future," said Garrett. Divernon Elementary is next on the list.
Bonds to pay for the current project, which has a 20 year payback, will be financed by an additional tax, but a minor one. The cost to
taxpayers will be roughly $45 per year on a home or business assessed at $100,000. This amounts to 12-15 cents per $100. This
year's project will not increase taxes much per se because the district has an 11 cents decrease. To obtain the money the district
issues Health, Life Safety Code Bonds. The project, which will be finished before the start of school August 19, is on schedule. It was
started in early June with demolition work. Presently workmen have removed all ceiling tiles to make way for the duct work that is about
50 percent complete.
The AC units will be placed on the roofs sometime in July. Each unit, which can cool up to six rooms, will probably do four or five.
Air-conditioning isn't the sole summer project. At Divernon Elementary, modification has been made to the special education room and
a room for Special Ed. has been added at the high school. The high school library also got new carpeting. Also on the docket will be
some blacktop work, window replacement and changing of lighting fixtures.
Freshman orientation Monday, Aug. 10
There will be a freshman orientation called "Freshman First" Monday, August 10 from 9
a.m. until 3 p.m. at the high school. There is no charge for this informative event which
will cover such topics as: sports eligibility, semester exams, teachers/classes, bullying,
study skills, extra-curricular activities, general procedures and lunch procedures. There
will also be a tour of the high school building and facilities. Pizza will be provided for
lunch at no charge to the student.
"Make plans now for your child to attend 'Freshman First.' It will help prepare him or her
for a wonderful high school experience. Call the high school office today at 438-6817 to
sign up," says principal Darren Root.
There will be a freshman orientation called "Freshman First" Monday, August 10 from 9
a.m. until 3 p.m. at the high school. There is no charge for this informative event which
will cover such topics as: sports eligibility, semester exams, teachers/classes, bullying,
study skills, extra-curricular activities, general procedures and lunch procedures. There
will also be a tour of the high school building and facilities. Pizza will be provided for
lunch at no charge to the student.
"Make plans now for your child to attend 'Freshman First.' It will help prepare him or her
for a wonderful high school experience. Call the high school office today at 438-6817 to
sign up," says principal Darren Root.
SCP Publisher Michelich celebrates 50 years
Joe Michelich, Publisher of South County Publications, celebrated his 50th anniversary in the business this year. (more)
Joe Michelich, Publisher of South County Publications, celebrated his 50th anniversary in the business this year. (more)
Trojans clinch 12th straight playoff
berth with 62-0 win
Auburn clinched a playoff berth for the 12th consecutive season with an easy 62-0
Homecoming win over Kincaid Friday. (more)
berth with 62-0 win
Auburn clinched a playoff berth for the 12th consecutive season with an easy 62-0
Homecoming win over Kincaid Friday. (more)
Auburn-Virden, the last time?
One of the longest running rivalries in the state of Illinois will come to an end Friday
when Auburn travels to Virden for a 7 p.m. kickoff. (more)
One of the longest running rivalries in the state of Illinois will come to an end Friday
when Auburn travels to Virden for a 7 p.m. kickoff. (more)
The Auburn 6th grade girls basketball team
recently completed the most successful
season in the program's history with a 24-4
record. Team members are, front row
(L-R): Mackenzie Beck, Lauren Helms,
Brooklyn Barnhill, Liz Plessa, Jordan Bess;
middle row: Cheri Michelich, Erica Michels,
Sarah Van Bebber, Sydney Points, Abbie
Jessup, Sarah Sanders; back: Coach Rod
Brandt, Maddi Crawford, Reilly Kuhn,
Cassidy Hamilton, Virginia Mangold and
Michelle Wilson.
recently completed the most successful
season in the program's history with a 24-4
record. Team members are, front row
(L-R): Mackenzie Beck, Lauren Helms,
Brooklyn Barnhill, Liz Plessa, Jordan Bess;
middle row: Cheri Michelich, Erica Michels,
Sarah Van Bebber, Sydney Points, Abbie
Jessup, Sarah Sanders; back: Coach Rod
Brandt, Maddi Crawford, Reilly Kuhn,
Cassidy Hamilton, Virginia Mangold and
Michelle Wilson.
Trojans turn back Marshall 25-7
Statistics don't always tell the true picture of a football game but as far as Auburn's
25-7 playoff win over Marshall Saturday, the stats didn't lie. (more)
Statistics don't always tell the true picture of a football game but as far as Auburn's
25-7 playoff win over Marshall Saturday, the stats didn't lie. (more)
Sergent joins 1,000 point club at
Auburn High
Senior Josh Sergent topped the 1,000 point mark in his career at Auburn High
School in the County Tournament last week and now has 1,023 points heading into
Friday's home game against Pawnee. Sergent is the 16th player in AHS history to
reach 1,000 points for his career and he currently ranks 14th on the all-time list with
a good chance to move into the top ten before the end of the season. Cole Busch,
also a senior, is closing in 1,000 points, with 936 through the County Tourney. Busch
scored 448 points during his freshmen and sophomore seasons at Divernon High.
AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CAREER SCORING LEADERS
1. Brett Hunley (1985-89) 1664
2. Mike Neville (1989-93) 1492
3. Bryon Graven (1999-03) 1452
4. Matt Wease (2000-04) 1420
5. Ron Ervin (1966-70) 1312
6. Pat Parks (1982-86) 1260
7. Zach Dinardo (1987-91) 1208
8. Mike Kern (1994-98) 1176
9. Matt Pusch (1996-00) 1158
10. Garry Bouvet (1979-83) 1122
11. Damon Crain (1969-73) 1115
12. Bryan Tribble (1989-92) 1087
13. Marc Featherstone (1998-02) 1052
14. Josh Sergent (2005-09) 1023
15. Jamie Codron (1991-95) 1003
16. Drew Hummel (1979-83) 1001
17. Kyle Featherstone (1994-98) 981
18. Ryan McLean (1988-92) 976
19. Tom Hemberger (1995-99) 971
20. Dave Coble (1960-64) 944
21. Cole Busch (2005-09) 936
Auburn High
Senior Josh Sergent topped the 1,000 point mark in his career at Auburn High
School in the County Tournament last week and now has 1,023 points heading into
Friday's home game against Pawnee. Sergent is the 16th player in AHS history to
reach 1,000 points for his career and he currently ranks 14th on the all-time list with
a good chance to move into the top ten before the end of the season. Cole Busch,
also a senior, is closing in 1,000 points, with 936 through the County Tourney. Busch
scored 448 points during his freshmen and sophomore seasons at Divernon High.
AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CAREER SCORING LEADERS
1. Brett Hunley (1985-89) 1664
2. Mike Neville (1989-93) 1492
3. Bryon Graven (1999-03) 1452
4. Matt Wease (2000-04) 1420
5. Ron Ervin (1966-70) 1312
6. Pat Parks (1982-86) 1260
7. Zach Dinardo (1987-91) 1208
8. Mike Kern (1994-98) 1176
9. Matt Pusch (1996-00) 1158
10. Garry Bouvet (1979-83) 1122
11. Damon Crain (1969-73) 1115
12. Bryan Tribble (1989-92) 1087
13. Marc Featherstone (1998-02) 1052
14. Josh Sergent (2005-09) 1023
15. Jamie Codron (1991-95) 1003
16. Drew Hummel (1979-83) 1001
17. Kyle Featherstone (1994-98) 981
18. Ryan McLean (1988-92) 976
19. Tom Hemberger (1995-99) 971
20. Dave Coble (1960-64) 944
21. Cole Busch (2005-09) 936
Auburn defeated Illini Central 58-41 to win
the championship of the AC Central
Tournament Saturday. The Trojans, now 18-2
on the year after pounding Virden 87-50
Tuesday, include, front (left to right): Mikel
White, Jordan Bartolazzi, Brett Graven, Tyler
Johnson, Jordan McCarty, Michael Bates,
Ryan Gardner, Chance Kodatt (manager);
back: Coach Doug Graven, Coach Don
Thornton, Coach Chris Arthalony, Josh
Sergent, Cole Busch, Joe Seibt, Collin
Bushnell, James Dambacher and Coach Jeff
Miller.
the championship of the AC Central
Tournament Saturday. The Trojans, now 18-2
on the year after pounding Virden 87-50
Tuesday, include, front (left to right): Mikel
White, Jordan Bartolazzi, Brett Graven, Tyler
Johnson, Jordan McCarty, Michael Bates,
Ryan Gardner, Chance Kodatt (manager);
back: Coach Doug Graven, Coach Don
Thornton, Coach Chris Arthalony, Josh
Sergent, Cole Busch, Joe Seibt, Collin
Bushnell, James Dambacher and Coach Jeff
Miller.
Lauren Lay of Auburn used a diving effort
to save a free ball and keep a rally alive
in the Lady Trojans' two-game win over
Porta Monday, 25-13 and 25-18.
to save a free ball and keep a rally alive
in the Lady Trojans' two-game win over
Porta Monday, 25-13 and 25-18.
City passesbudgetfor FY10
Continuing its policy of a balanced budget, the city council recently passed the fiscal
year 2010 budget, $579,000 lower than last year. (more)
Continuing its policy of a balanced budget, the city council recently passed the fiscal
year 2010 budget, $579,000 lower than last year. (more)
A car driven by Lois White of Auburn crashed
into the Auburn Middle School Friday, July 3
about 3:42 a.m. Damage to a fifth grade
classroom has been assessed and school
officials are assured that it will be repaired in
time for the start of school. White, who was
trapped under the steering wheel, had to be
extricated from the vehicle. She was cited for
driving under the influence and no insurance.
She was taken to St. John's Hospital and
later released. According to the police report,
White apparently left the road a block away,
traveled through a field, crossed 7th Street
into the school parking lot and took out a
flagpole before crashing into the building.
She was alone. Besides Auburn Police, the
Emergency and Fire squads were on the
scene. She was transported to St. John's via
a Springfield based ambulance.
into the Auburn Middle School Friday, July 3
about 3:42 a.m. Damage to a fifth grade
classroom has been assessed and school
officials are assured that it will be repaired in
time for the start of school. White, who was
trapped under the steering wheel, had to be
extricated from the vehicle. She was cited for
driving under the influence and no insurance.
She was taken to St. John's Hospital and
later released. According to the police report,
White apparently left the road a block away,
traveled through a field, crossed 7th Street
into the school parking lot and took out a
flagpole before crashing into the building.
She was alone. Besides Auburn Police, the
Emergency and Fire squads were on the
scene. She was transported to St. John's via
a Springfield based ambulance.
Kennedy Rd. segment left off
resurfacing schedule
Summer road maintenance in the city was to be completed by Thursday (today), but a
portion of the original plan will be sidetracked for a year. (more)
resurfacing schedule
Summer road maintenance in the city was to be completed by Thursday (today), but a
portion of the original plan will be sidetracked for a year. (more)
In order for a huge fresh air supply
neutral air unit to be set in place on
the roof of the music room at
Auburn Elementary (lower portion
of the building at the left), I-Beams
had to be constructed. The unit, not
air-conditioning, will keep the air
temperature at 72 degrees in the
1951 building wing.
neutral air unit to be set in place on
the roof of the music room at
Auburn Elementary (lower portion
of the building at the left), I-Beams
had to be constructed. The unit, not
air-conditioning, will keep the air
temperature at 72 degrees in the
1951 building wing.
Essex new high school assistant
principal
Nathan Essex was hired as the assistant high school principal at the July school
board meeting and starts work early next month.
A native of Farmington, Illinois, where he graduated from high school, Essex holds a
masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois-Springfield. He
replaces Mark Dudley who was named Auburn Junior High at Divernon principal and
Divernon Elementary principal replacing Ron Ervin who retired.
Essex, who lives in Chatham, where he recently moved, was graduated from Quincy
College with a B.S. in Music Education. He comes to Auburn from Pleasant Plains
High School where he was Director of Music, handling both instrumental and vocal
music. He formerly taught music at Spring Valley and Raymond Lincolnwood.
Essex and his wife Cindy have a 20 month old daughter. He says he is a loyal Cubs
fan but will watch any baseball game that is on, as he is a huge fan of the game. He
adds that he likes tinkering on cars and has started an interest in gardening now that
he as a yard to accommodate a garden. He once competed in triathlons but things
have changed although he still tries to ride when he gets a chance. (From July 30,
2009 edition)
principal
Nathan Essex was hired as the assistant high school principal at the July school
board meeting and starts work early next month.
A native of Farmington, Illinois, where he graduated from high school, Essex holds a
masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois-Springfield. He
replaces Mark Dudley who was named Auburn Junior High at Divernon principal and
Divernon Elementary principal replacing Ron Ervin who retired.
Essex, who lives in Chatham, where he recently moved, was graduated from Quincy
College with a B.S. in Music Education. He comes to Auburn from Pleasant Plains
High School where he was Director of Music, handling both instrumental and vocal
music. He formerly taught music at Spring Valley and Raymond Lincolnwood.
Essex and his wife Cindy have a 20 month old daughter. He says he is a loyal Cubs
fan but will watch any baseball game that is on, as he is a huge fan of the game. He
adds that he likes tinkering on cars and has started an interest in gardening now that
he as a yard to accommodate a garden. He once competed in triathlons but things
have changed although he still tries to ride when he gets a chance. (From July 30,
2009 edition)
