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Last Thursday, 15-year-old
Ryan Wilson got his wish, a
chance to meet pro
basketball's Shaquille
O'Neal.
Ryan Wilson got his wish, a
chance to meet pro
basketball's Shaquille
O'Neal.
'It was pretty cool' -
Ryan
"It was pretty cool." Those words were the first out
of 15 year old Ryan Wilson when the Citizen asked
him about his weekend in Cleveland and meeting
his idol, Shaq O'Neal. (more)
Ryan
"It was pretty cool." Those words were the first out
of 15 year old Ryan Wilson when the Citizen asked
him about his weekend in Cleveland and meeting
his idol, Shaq O'Neal. (more)
Benefit dinner, auction
Dec. 5 for Jennifer Huff
Auburn resident Jennifer Ann Huff is preparing for a
major surgery in Santa Barbara, California. (more)
Dec. 5 for Jennifer Huff
Auburn resident Jennifer Ann Huff is preparing for a
major surgery in Santa Barbara, California. (more)
YBL registration starts at schools
Registration for the Youth Basketball League starts next week. Deadline is Friday,
December 18. The league is for boys and girls in grades 2-5. There is no cost to
play. Each player will be placed on a team that will be coached by a varsity player
and given a jersey to be worn for games only. It must be turned in after the season is
completed. Games will start Saturday, January 9 and continue for nine weeks until
Saturday, March 6. The registration forms will be available at the Divernon
Elementary, Auburn Elementary and Auburn Middle School. They should be returned
to their respective school office. Forms are also available at the Auburn Citizen office.
There will be four divisions of play. Boys in grades 2-3 will play in the Mustang
Division, those in grades 4-5 in the Bronco Division. Girls in grades 2-3 will compete
in the Pixie Division; those in grades 4-5 in the Petite Division. The league is in need
of volunteers to officiate (supply own whistle), keep score, timekeeper and as
coordinators, the latter to be sure things run smoothly. Anyone wishing to volunteer
should contact Joe Michelich at 438-6155. Because the teams are coached by varsity
players and gym space is at a minimum, no practices are held. Teams will be
announced around the first of the year. Questions should be directed to Joe
Michelich 438-6155 or 438-3130.
Registration for the Youth Basketball League starts next week. Deadline is Friday,
December 18. The league is for boys and girls in grades 2-5. There is no cost to
play. Each player will be placed on a team that will be coached by a varsity player
and given a jersey to be worn for games only. It must be turned in after the season is
completed. Games will start Saturday, January 9 and continue for nine weeks until
Saturday, March 6. The registration forms will be available at the Divernon
Elementary, Auburn Elementary and Auburn Middle School. They should be returned
to their respective school office. Forms are also available at the Auburn Citizen office.
There will be four divisions of play. Boys in grades 2-3 will play in the Mustang
Division, those in grades 4-5 in the Bronco Division. Girls in grades 2-3 will compete
in the Pixie Division; those in grades 4-5 in the Petite Division. The league is in need
of volunteers to officiate (supply own whistle), keep score, timekeeper and as
coordinators, the latter to be sure things run smoothly. Anyone wishing to volunteer
should contact Joe Michelich at 438-6155. Because the teams are coached by varsity
players and gym space is at a minimum, no practices are held. Teams will be
announced around the first of the year. Questions should be directed to Joe
Michelich 438-6155 or 438-3130.
Orion Samuelson presented Dorothy
Spencer of Yale and Carly Rakes of Auburn
(right) with the Orion Samuelson Scholarship
at the annual University of Illinois "Salute to
Agriculture Day" in Urbana-Champaign
November 14. Samuelson is heard on WGN
radio, where he has served as Agricultural
Services Director since 1960, and has
traveled to 43 countries to cover agricultural
production. This year, the university selected
Rakes and Spencer as two outstanding U of I
seniors committed to agriculture to be
recognized with a $4,000 scholarship.
Rakes's scholarship package also included
the Walter and Polly Roesch and Richard
McFarland scholarships. The daughter of
Bruce and Lori Rakes of Auburn, she is
majoring in agricultural communications.
Spencer of Yale and Carly Rakes of Auburn
(right) with the Orion Samuelson Scholarship
at the annual University of Illinois "Salute to
Agriculture Day" in Urbana-Champaign
November 14. Samuelson is heard on WGN
radio, where he has served as Agricultural
Services Director since 1960, and has
traveled to 43 countries to cover agricultural
production. This year, the university selected
Rakes and Spencer as two outstanding U of I
seniors committed to agriculture to be
recognized with a $4,000 scholarship.
Rakes's scholarship package also included
the Walter and Polly Roesch and Richard
McFarland scholarships. The daughter of
Bruce and Lori Rakes of Auburn, she is
majoring in agricultural communications.
District's buildings will
need attention in next
few years
While enrollment has been steady and the
buildings can accommodate everyone roomwise,
the Auburn School District has two major concerns
to tackle in the very near future, money and building
improvements. (more)
need attention in next
few years
While enrollment has been steady and the
buildings can accommodate everyone roomwise,
the Auburn School District has two major concerns
to tackle in the very near future, money and building
improvements. (more)
Three sophomores at Auburn High School,
left to right, Colton Brummett, Bryan Diemer
and Logan Kuhn, were selected to perform
with the Bradley University
Freshman-Sophomore High School Honor
Band November 17. They are pictured with
guest conductor Dr. David Vroman.
left to right, Colton Brummett, Bryan Diemer
and Logan Kuhn, were selected to perform
with the Bradley University
Freshman-Sophomore High School Honor
Band November 17. They are pictured with
guest conductor Dr. David Vroman.
Auburn High School's Tri-M Chapter inducted
five new members Sunday, December 6,
including, front (left to right): Heather
Parsons, Joe Rahe, Heather Gonterman;
back: Cara Wilson and Jeremy Glandon.
Tri-M is an international music honor society
that seeks to promote music in the schools
and community.
five new members Sunday, December 6,
including, front (left to right): Heather
Parsons, Joe Rahe, Heather Gonterman;
back: Cara Wilson and Jeremy Glandon.
Tri-M is an international music honor society
that seeks to promote music in the schools
and community.
AHS Business Club's winter clothing
drive collects 2,468 items
The Auburn High School Business Club sponsored a winter clothing drive for a
holiday service project. They wanted to make a difference and help the needy and
homeless in Central Illinois. During a three week period, the club collected gently
worn coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts. The efforts of teachers and
students far exceeded the expectations and made the drive a huge success. A total
of 2,468 items were collected. The winning class was Mrs. Lucykow's which
collected 1,057 items. Mr. Smith's class was second with 909 items. Tanner Presker
was the top individual with 206 items, second was Katie Howard with 184 and
Jordan Bartolazzi with 169. It was a great competition between students and
classes. The items filled a school bus and were delivered to the Water Street
Mission in Decatur by Mr. Root and Mr. Pauley. Thank you to everyone who donated
and made the drive such a success. The Business Club would also like to thank the
following businesses for donating prizes for the class that collected the most items
and the top three individual donors: McDonald's and Sonic for certificates, Texas
Roadhouse for a $30 gift certificate and Knight's Action Park for two one-day Water
Park passes. Thank you to Dylan Langiano for contacting the businesses for prizes
and a special thank you to Mr. Root and Mr. Pauley for transporting the donated items.
drive collects 2,468 items
The Auburn High School Business Club sponsored a winter clothing drive for a
holiday service project. They wanted to make a difference and help the needy and
homeless in Central Illinois. During a three week period, the club collected gently
worn coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts. The efforts of teachers and
students far exceeded the expectations and made the drive a huge success. A total
of 2,468 items were collected. The winning class was Mrs. Lucykow's which
collected 1,057 items. Mr. Smith's class was second with 909 items. Tanner Presker
was the top individual with 206 items, second was Katie Howard with 184 and
Jordan Bartolazzi with 169. It was a great competition between students and
classes. The items filled a school bus and were delivered to the Water Street
Mission in Decatur by Mr. Root and Mr. Pauley. Thank you to everyone who donated
and made the drive such a success. The Business Club would also like to thank the
following businesses for donating prizes for the class that collected the most items
and the top three individual donors: McDonald's and Sonic for certificates, Texas
Roadhouse for a $30 gift certificate and Knight's Action Park for two one-day Water
Park passes. Thank you to Dylan Langiano for contacting the businesses for prizes
and a special thank you to Mr. Root and Mr. Pauley for transporting the donated items.
White named Officer of the Year
Zach White was recently named Officer of the Year with the Oxford Police Department
in Oxford, Mississippi. He was previously named Officer of the Month this past
October. In a week’s time White was credited for saving three lives. He talked a
jumper down, aided an overdose victim and dove into swift waters to save a man
involved in an automobile accident. The occupant had been swept away from the
vehicle. White began his career with the Oxford Police Department in April 2007 but
was deployed to Iraq and Operation Iraqi Freedom shortly after. As a Petty Officer 2nd
E5 in the United States Navy, White served in the Balad area as a BU2 (builder). He
returned to his position at the Oxford Police Department in 2008. He is a sophomore
at the University of Mississippi where he is majoring in Criminal Justice with an
emphasis on Homeland Security. White, a 2004 graduate of Auburn High School, is
the son of Terry and Janice White of Auburn. He is married to MacKenzie White.
Zach White was recently named Officer of the Year with the Oxford Police Department
in Oxford, Mississippi. He was previously named Officer of the Month this past
October. In a week’s time White was credited for saving three lives. He talked a
jumper down, aided an overdose victim and dove into swift waters to save a man
involved in an automobile accident. The occupant had been swept away from the
vehicle. White began his career with the Oxford Police Department in April 2007 but
was deployed to Iraq and Operation Iraqi Freedom shortly after. As a Petty Officer 2nd
E5 in the United States Navy, White served in the Balad area as a BU2 (builder). He
returned to his position at the Oxford Police Department in 2008. He is a sophomore
at the University of Mississippi where he is majoring in Criminal Justice with an
emphasis on Homeland Security. White, a 2004 graduate of Auburn High School, is
the son of Terry and Janice White of Auburn. He is married to MacKenzie White.
Auburn High School's wrestling team
qualified seven individuals and one alternate
for this weekend's Vandalia Sectional,
including (front, left to right): Dustin
Dambacher, Jake Walters, Brian Diemer,
Brendan Mier; back: Evan Kesinger
(alternate), Josh Smith, Alex Hay and Alec
Clayton.
qualified seven individuals and one alternate
for this weekend's Vandalia Sectional,
including (front, left to right): Dustin
Dambacher, Jake Walters, Brian Diemer,
Brendan Mier; back: Evan Kesinger
(alternate), Josh Smith, Alex Hay and Alec
Clayton.
Auburn's Eliza Cumming
hammers a kill past
Rochester's Morgan Alewelt and
Danielle Swinford in the 8th
grade girls' three-game loss
Saturday, 25-20, 17-25, 18-25.
hammers a kill past
Rochester's Morgan Alewelt and
Danielle Swinford in the 8th
grade girls' three-game loss
Saturday, 25-20, 17-25, 18-25.
Cole Busch of Auburn
makes a clean block on a
shot attempt by
Williamsville's Travis
Combs in the Trojans'
60-45 victory Friday that
clinched an undisputed
PSC championship.
makes a clean block on a
shot attempt by
Williamsville's Travis
Combs in the Trojans'
60-45 victory Friday that
clinched an undisputed
PSC championship.
The Auburn 7th grade volleyball girls are
headed to the State Tournament after
winning both the Regional and Sectional
titles last week. The Jr. Trojans, who
defeated Staunton in two games for the
Sectional championship Monday, will play
Bismarck-Henning in the State Tourney in
Assumption Saturday at 1:45 p.m. Members
of the team are, front (L-R): Tracie Lancaster,
Cami Dowson, Bianca Kuenstler, Taylor
Stevens, Rachel Cochran, Rachel Wiseman,
Elisabeth Broeker; back: Coach Chelby
Sullivan, Lydia Tomasko, Taylor Jenkins,
Carlee Bushnell, Hailee Hamilton, Brooke
Townsend, Shelby Sims and Shandon
McGuire.
headed to the State Tournament after
winning both the Regional and Sectional
titles last week. The Jr. Trojans, who
defeated Staunton in two games for the
Sectional championship Monday, will play
Bismarck-Henning in the State Tourney in
Assumption Saturday at 1:45 p.m. Members
of the team are, front (L-R): Tracie Lancaster,
Cami Dowson, Bianca Kuenstler, Taylor
Stevens, Rachel Cochran, Rachel Wiseman,
Elisabeth Broeker; back: Coach Chelby
Sullivan, Lydia Tomasko, Taylor Jenkins,
Carlee Bushnell, Hailee Hamilton, Brooke
Townsend, Shelby Sims and Shandon
McGuire.
Annie Jessup was an easy
winner in the 8th grade girls
1600 run Saturday at the
Rochester Invitational, finishing
over 20 seconds in front with a
time of 5:53.4.
winner in the 8th grade girls
1600 run Saturday at the
Rochester Invitational, finishing
over 20 seconds in front with a
time of 5:53.4.
Nine seniors from Auburn High School have
been named Illinois State Scholars. They
are, seated (L-R): Rick Roth, Joe Seibt, Sam
Greifzu, Jonathan Jones, Jordan Bartolazzi;
back: Hannah Rhoades, Julia Potts, Lacey
Armstead and Taylor Hunt. State Scholars
rank in the top ten percent of all high school
seniors in the state and selection is based
on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State
Achievement Exam scores and/or class rank
at the end of the junior year.
been named Illinois State Scholars. They
are, seated (L-R): Rick Roth, Joe Seibt, Sam
Greifzu, Jonathan Jones, Jordan Bartolazzi;
back: Hannah Rhoades, Julia Potts, Lacey
Armstead and Taylor Hunt. State Scholars
rank in the top ten percent of all high school
seniors in the state and selection is based
on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State
Achievement Exam scores and/or class rank
at the end of the junior year.
Nine named State Scholars
Nine Auburn High School seniors have been named State Scholars. (more)
Nine Auburn High School seniors have been named State Scholars. (more)
Engineering fee cost holding up road
project
The renovation of Kennedy Road, expected to be completed next year, still has a lot of
concerns before it can become a reality. (more)
project
The renovation of Kennedy Road, expected to be completed next year, still has a lot of
concerns before it can become a reality. (more)
Kennedy
Rd. project
gets
go-ahead
vote
The way has been paved
for the Kennedy Road
improvement plans to be
finalized. (more)
Rd. project
gets
go-ahead
vote
The way has been paved
for the Kennedy Road
improvement plans to be
finalized. (more)
Trivia Night at Auburn High School
Jan. 23
A trivia night will be held at Auburn High School Saturday, January 23. Proceeds from
the event will support this year's school musical "School House Rock Live!" The entry
fee is $10 per player with a maximum of 10 players per table. The event will be held in
the middle school gym, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and trivia to begin at 7 p.m.
Concessions will be available, including popcorn, candy, soda and water. Teams can
sign up in advance or at the door. For more information or to register, contact Kim
Ladage at 438-6817 or kiladage@auburn.k12.il.us.
Jan. 23
A trivia night will be held at Auburn High School Saturday, January 23. Proceeds from
the event will support this year's school musical "School House Rock Live!" The entry
fee is $10 per player with a maximum of 10 players per table. The event will be held in
the middle school gym, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and trivia to begin at 7 p.m.
Concessions will be available, including popcorn, candy, soda and water. Teams can
sign up in advance or at the door. For more information or to register, contact Kim
Ladage at 438-6817 or kiladage@auburn.k12.il.us.
City workmen repaired a water break at 5th
and Washington Tuesday, the third of the
year. No service was affected by the latest
break.
and Washington Tuesday, the third of the
year. No service was affected by the latest
break.
'Heart and Soul' event at AMS set for
February 17
The Student Assistance Program at Auburn Middle School will host a lunch event
involving local business men and women who are the "heart and soul" of the
community. The event will be held Wednesday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The SAP is looking for volunteers working in the following businesses: insurance,
health and beauty, farming, ministry, government, banking, librarians, law enforcement,
military, emergency services, newspaper, medical, photography and floral. Any local
business person interested in sharing their time with the students can contact Melissa
Warwick, school district social worker, at 438-6919.
February 17
The Student Assistance Program at Auburn Middle School will host a lunch event
involving local business men and women who are the "heart and soul" of the
community. The event will be held Wednesday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The SAP is looking for volunteers working in the following businesses: insurance,
health and beauty, farming, ministry, government, banking, librarians, law enforcement,
military, emergency services, newspaper, medical, photography and floral. Any local
business person interested in sharing their time with the students can contact Melissa
Warwick, school district social worker, at 438-6919.
