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Sherman Elementary School Friday was the
sight of some pie-throwing contests, but
more importantly, a check of over $7800 was
donated by SES to the Special Olympics. The
top six fundraisers (from left): Ashleigh
McDermott, Ahaab Fisher, Camden Watts,
Hunter Watts, Brandon Bunger and Hannah
Brennan are in the front row, while Sherman
Police Chief Eric Smith, Special Olympics
represenatives Marcy Bobell (in front of
Darrin Barrett) and Ben Simpson and SES
physical education teacher Sonya Jones are
in the back.
sight of some pie-throwing contests, but
more importantly, a check of over $7800 was
donated by SES to the Special Olympics. The
top six fundraisers (from left): Ashleigh
McDermott, Ahaab Fisher, Camden Watts,
Hunter Watts, Brandon Bunger and Hannah
Brennan are in the front row, while Sherman
Police Chief Eric Smith, Special Olympics
represenatives Marcy Bobell (in front of
Darrin Barrett) and Ben Simpson and SES
physical education teacher Sonya Jones are
in the back.
School district moves up notch on
financial rating list
By Byron Painter
Editor
Such of the fruits of labor by Superintendent Dave Root and the Williamsville School Board have
been recognized, as the school district has moved up to the second rung of the four-level state
financial ratings. (more)
financial rating list
By Byron Painter
Editor
Such of the fruits of labor by Superintendent Dave Root and the Williamsville School Board have
been recognized, as the school district has moved up to the second rung of the four-level state
financial ratings. (more)
First of two school board forums held at
SES
By Byron Painter
Editor
The first of two Williamsville school board forums Monday night touched on several topics.
(more)
SES
By Byron Painter
Editor
The first of two Williamsville school board forums Monday night touched on several topics.
(more)
Candidate forum held
By Linda Hughes
The Williamsville Meet the Candidates Night Tuesday featured candidates for Williams Township Road Commissioner, School Board, Mayor and
Village Board. (more)
By Linda Hughes
The Williamsville Meet the Candidates Night Tuesday featured candidates for Williams Township Road Commissioner, School Board, Mayor and
Village Board. (more)
WHS students participate in Youth and Government
Williamsville High School students participated in the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government 60th Assembly March 20-22. This year was a great
success, with 38 student delegates attending in various roles. Sam Pelc served as editor of the Observer, overseeing a newspaper staff that
included several WHS students. Many WHS students also served as legislators and lobbyists, working hard to get their legislation passed
through committee and in both houses of the Assembly. Two of their bills have been signed into law by the youth governor. Chelsea Nichols
inspired her fellow delegates as Chaplain of the Senate, Adam Balder did a great job as Clerk of the House and Page Emily Mordacq served as
an election judge and helped keep information flowing throughout the capitol for the weekend. Great job to all the students involved. Thanks to
our volunteer advisors Mr. Gudwien, Mr. Kershaw and Mrs. Catlin, and thanks again to the parents, community members and all the village
boards for supporting our fundraising activities throughout the school year. We are looking forward to the 61st Assembly in 2010. If anyone would
like to know more about the program, please see the Web site: http://www.ilymcayg.org/about/ or contact Ms. Faloon-Sullivan:
faloon@wcusd15.org.
Williamsville High School students participated in the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government 60th Assembly March 20-22. This year was a great
success, with 38 student delegates attending in various roles. Sam Pelc served as editor of the Observer, overseeing a newspaper staff that
included several WHS students. Many WHS students also served as legislators and lobbyists, working hard to get their legislation passed
through committee and in both houses of the Assembly. Two of their bills have been signed into law by the youth governor. Chelsea Nichols
inspired her fellow delegates as Chaplain of the Senate, Adam Balder did a great job as Clerk of the House and Page Emily Mordacq served as
an election judge and helped keep information flowing throughout the capitol for the weekend. Great job to all the students involved. Thanks to
our volunteer advisors Mr. Gudwien, Mr. Kershaw and Mrs. Catlin, and thanks again to the parents, community members and all the village
boards for supporting our fundraising activities throughout the school year. We are looking forward to the 61st Assembly in 2010. If anyone would
like to know more about the program, please see the Web site: http://www.ilymcayg.org/about/ or contact Ms. Faloon-Sullivan:
faloon@wcusd15.org.
The Williamsville seventh grade students
above were honored as Perfect Pirates, with
no late homework assignments, no behavior
warnings and “A” grades in their core
classes. Front row, from left: Trey
Hollinshead, Meagan Hanney, Maggie Flynn,
Dillon Cox, Anna Kluemke and Tyler Nichols.
Second row: Rachel Rhodes, Tori Yuscius,
Brandi Donnelly, Rachel Haworth, Nick
Newton and Jake Beal. Third row: Caleb
Laughhunn, Jonathan Miller, Zach
Chambers, Ozzie Kent, Jacob Frank and
Russell Konzelmann.
above were honored as Perfect Pirates, with
no late homework assignments, no behavior
warnings and “A” grades in their core
classes. Front row, from left: Trey
Hollinshead, Meagan Hanney, Maggie Flynn,
Dillon Cox, Anna Kluemke and Tyler Nichols.
Second row: Rachel Rhodes, Tori Yuscius,
Brandi Donnelly, Rachel Haworth, Nick
Newton and Jake Beal. Third row: Caleb
Laughhunn, Jonathan Miller, Zach
Chambers, Ozzie Kent, Jacob Frank and
Russell Konzelmann.
Sebring Road project nears completion in
Sherman
By Byron Painter
Editor
At a brief 45-minute meeting Tuesday night, the Sherman Village Board voted to donate $250 to the
WHS After Prom. (more)
Sherman
By Byron Painter
Editor
At a brief 45-minute meeting Tuesday night, the Sherman Village Board voted to donate $250 to the
WHS After Prom. (more)
Yokley beats McCarty in Williamsville mayoral race
Tom Yokley will be returning to the Williamsville mayor’s chair after he defeated incumbent Bill McCarty by 16 votes (277-261). (more)
Tom Yokley will be returning to the Williamsville mayor’s chair after he defeated incumbent Bill McCarty by 16 votes (277-261). (more)
WHS groups all gain Division I state IHSA
Superior Marks at contest
The Williamsville High School Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Choir and Jazz
Band all competed in the 2009 I.H.S.A. State Organizational Music Contest held at Petersburg
PORTA High School April 3. All groups performed for three performance judges, and the concert
groups also had sight-reading in a room following their performance. This sight-reading room had
one judge.
The WHS groups have maintained straight Division I marks for several years. The WHS Music
Department is hoping to finish the year in the top 10 schools in State Class B of the IHSA (there
are over 130 schools in this class). The final state sweepstakes points and school department
rankings can be found on the IHSA Web site. These results should be posted sometime in the
next 10 days. The Choirs and Bands have an upcoming concert May 7, in conjunction with the WHS
Art Department. This will be their annual Fine Arts Concert. Details of this concert will appear in a
later edition of the paper.
Superior Marks at contest
The Williamsville High School Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Choir and Jazz
Band all competed in the 2009 I.H.S.A. State Organizational Music Contest held at Petersburg
PORTA High School April 3. All groups performed for three performance judges, and the concert
groups also had sight-reading in a room following their performance. This sight-reading room had
one judge.
The WHS groups have maintained straight Division I marks for several years. The WHS Music
Department is hoping to finish the year in the top 10 schools in State Class B of the IHSA (there
are over 130 schools in this class). The final state sweepstakes points and school department
rankings can be found on the IHSA Web site. These results should be posted sometime in the
next 10 days. The Choirs and Bands have an upcoming concert May 7, in conjunction with the WHS
Art Department. This will be their annual Fine Arts Concert. Details of this concert will appear in a
later edition of the paper.
Bullets hold off Pretzels
Kody Kirkpatrick had 26 points, including five 3-pointers, and Joel Burger 11, but the visiting
New Berlin Pretzels boys basketball team managed only two other points in a 44-39 loss to
Williamsville Friday in Prairie State Conference action. The host Bullets never trailed after early
in the second half and committed only five turnovers in the game. Josh Gentile paced
Williamsville with 19 points, including 4-for-5 3-pointers. He had 10 of his tallies in the final
eight minutes. Travis Combs had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, and
Brandon Donnelly finished with nine points and five rebounds. The first period ended 9-9, and
Kirkpatrick’s 3 at the 3:04 mark of the second period was the last scoring in the half and lifted
the Pretzels to a 17-15 lead. It was his second triple of the period and helped Jon Barth’s team
erase a 15-11 deficit. A Combs stickback 2:01 into the third period put the Bullets up for good at
19-18. The WHS lead was as high as six in the stanza (32-26) after Trevor Thompson nailed a
3, and Williamsville took a 32-27 lead into the final eight minutes. The Bullets missed all three
of their bonus free throw front ends, and the Pretzels got within 37-35 with 2:34 left when
Kirkpatrick scored. But Gentile scored five points after that and Donnelly hit a pair of free throws
as the Bullets held on despite missing half of their 10 free throw attempts in the last 104
seconds.
Williamsville won the J-V game 54-34 behind 19 points from JJ Watson and 13 from Brad
Wagner.
Tuesday night the Bullets overcame a slow start and coasted past Girard 65-48. WHS trailed 13-
9 after eight minutes but rallied for a 33-26 halftime bulge. It was 49-37 after three periods.
Horton poured in 17 points to pace the Bullets, not missing in his eight field goal attempts.
Combs had another double-double with 10 tallies and 14 rebounds, and Donnelly chipped in
12 points and seven boards (six offensive). Nick Roscetti scored nine and Gentile seven.
Kody Kirkpatrick had 26 points, including five 3-pointers, and Joel Burger 11, but the visiting
New Berlin Pretzels boys basketball team managed only two other points in a 44-39 loss to
Williamsville Friday in Prairie State Conference action. The host Bullets never trailed after early
in the second half and committed only five turnovers in the game. Josh Gentile paced
Williamsville with 19 points, including 4-for-5 3-pointers. He had 10 of his tallies in the final
eight minutes. Travis Combs had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, and
Brandon Donnelly finished with nine points and five rebounds. The first period ended 9-9, and
Kirkpatrick’s 3 at the 3:04 mark of the second period was the last scoring in the half and lifted
the Pretzels to a 17-15 lead. It was his second triple of the period and helped Jon Barth’s team
erase a 15-11 deficit. A Combs stickback 2:01 into the third period put the Bullets up for good at
19-18. The WHS lead was as high as six in the stanza (32-26) after Trevor Thompson nailed a
3, and Williamsville took a 32-27 lead into the final eight minutes. The Bullets missed all three
of their bonus free throw front ends, and the Pretzels got within 37-35 with 2:34 left when
Kirkpatrick scored. But Gentile scored five points after that and Donnelly hit a pair of free throws
as the Bullets held on despite missing half of their 10 free throw attempts in the last 104
seconds.
Williamsville won the J-V game 54-34 behind 19 points from JJ Watson and 13 from Brad
Wagner.
Tuesday night the Bullets overcame a slow start and coasted past Girard 65-48. WHS trailed 13-
9 after eight minutes but rallied for a 33-26 halftime bulge. It was 49-37 after three periods.
Horton poured in 17 points to pace the Bullets, not missing in his eight field goal attempts.
Combs had another double-double with 10 tallies and 14 rebounds, and Donnelly chipped in
12 points and seven boards (six offensive). Nick Roscetti scored nine and Gentile seven.
This group of girls fromWilliamsville and
Sherman recently participated in The Gyms’
Winter Tournament. The “Lil Bee-Bees”
ended in third place. Back row: Coaches:
Pat Dees and Jerry Felts. Middle row: Katie
Watson, Emma Newton, Olivia Felts and
Carmen Carter. Bottom row: Payton Long,
Grace Holton, Mackenzie McCormick, Skylar
Dees and Grace Richardson. Not pictured:
Anna Wilson.
Sherman recently participated in The Gyms’
Winter Tournament. The “Lil Bee-Bees”
ended in third place. Back row: Coaches:
Pat Dees and Jerry Felts. Middle row: Katie
Watson, Emma Newton, Olivia Felts and
Carmen Carter. Bottom row: Payton Long,
Grace Holton, Mackenzie McCormick, Skylar
Dees and Grace Richardson. Not pictured:
Anna Wilson.
Bullets whip Pawnee, PORTA, Riverton
The Williamsville Bullets boys basketball team picked up road wins Friday and Saturday by
double digits. Friday, the Bullets claimed a Prairie State Conference win at Pawnee 60-41, after
running out to a 16-6 lead after one period. WHS led 32-19 at the break and 45-25 heading into
the final stanza. Travis Combs finished 9-or-15 from the field and had 19 points and 10
rebounds. Brandon Donnelly (6-for-9 FG) added 17 points, and Josh Gentile and Nick Horton (4-
for-4 FG) both chipped in eight. Trevor Thompson dished out five assists and Gentile had five
steals.
Saturday, PORTA was the victim, 56-45. The Bullets ran out to a 21-11 lead after eight minutes,
then extended the advantage to 34-19 by intermission. Thompson nailed four 3-pointers and
paced the Bullets with 16 points, and he also led with four steals. Donnelly contributed 15,
Gentile 11 and Combs eight (with 11 rebounds).
Tuesday night, the Bullets rallied from a 12-8 deficit after one period and whipped the Riverton
Hawks 62-44. WHS outscored the Hawks 23-7 in the third period to add to a 29-23 halftime lead.
Donnelly scored 20 points and had seven boards for the Bullets, who also got 15 from
Thompson and nine points and 11 rebounds from both Horton (six assists) and Combs. Josh
Trader had 14 points and six boards for the Hawks, who were 18-for-42 from the field compared
to the Bullets’ 24-for-44. Mike Trader had 11 points and Justin Roberts five boards and six
points. Riverton won the J-V tilt 48-47, outscoring the Bullets 14-10 in the final stanza. Zach
Yoggerst had 17 and Connor Holliday 11 for the Hawks, while Brad Wagner had 14 and Nick
Roscetti 13 for the Bullets.
The Williamsville Bullets boys basketball team picked up road wins Friday and Saturday by
double digits. Friday, the Bullets claimed a Prairie State Conference win at Pawnee 60-41, after
running out to a 16-6 lead after one period. WHS led 32-19 at the break and 45-25 heading into
the final stanza. Travis Combs finished 9-or-15 from the field and had 19 points and 10
rebounds. Brandon Donnelly (6-for-9 FG) added 17 points, and Josh Gentile and Nick Horton (4-
for-4 FG) both chipped in eight. Trevor Thompson dished out five assists and Gentile had five
steals.
Saturday, PORTA was the victim, 56-45. The Bullets ran out to a 21-11 lead after eight minutes,
then extended the advantage to 34-19 by intermission. Thompson nailed four 3-pointers and
paced the Bullets with 16 points, and he also led with four steals. Donnelly contributed 15,
Gentile 11 and Combs eight (with 11 rebounds).
Tuesday night, the Bullets rallied from a 12-8 deficit after one period and whipped the Riverton
Hawks 62-44. WHS outscored the Hawks 23-7 in the third period to add to a 29-23 halftime lead.
Donnelly scored 20 points and had seven boards for the Bullets, who also got 15 from
Thompson and nine points and 11 rebounds from both Horton (six assists) and Combs. Josh
Trader had 14 points and six boards for the Hawks, who were 18-for-42 from the field compared
to the Bullets’ 24-for-44. Mike Trader had 11 points and Justin Roberts five boards and six
points. Riverton won the J-V tilt 48-47, outscoring the Bullets 14-10 in the final stanza. Zach
Yoggerst had 17 and Connor Holliday 11 for the Hawks, while Brad Wagner had 14 and Nick
Roscetti 13 for the Bullets.
Sherman Elementary’s Good for a Sub
winners for March are Alex Leka, Griffin
Eggleston, Dalton Maintz and Aden Davis.
Coupons are courtesy of the Sherman
Subway.
winners for March are Alex Leka, Griffin
Eggleston, Dalton Maintz and Aden Davis.
Coupons are courtesy of the Sherman
Subway.
Williamsville village board to delay some votes
until new administration takes over
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville Mayor Bill McCarty outlined projects the board is working on at Monday’s village board
meeting, saying he hopes the new board will continue working on those projects. (more)
until new administration takes over
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville Mayor Bill McCarty outlined projects the board is working on at Monday’s village board
meeting, saying he hopes the new board will continue working on those projects. (more)
Sherman Village Board approves new police contract
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board Tuesday night approved a new four-year contract with its police department. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board Tuesday night approved a new four-year contract with its police department. (more)
Tax rate set for school, board accepts
resignations and hires new teachers
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board at a 70-minute meeting Monday night hired two new teachers, accepted
three letters of resignation from coaches and heard the latest financial update from Superintendent
Dave Root, among numerous topics. (more)
resignations and hires new teachers
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board at a 70-minute meeting Monday night hired two new teachers, accepted
three letters of resignation from coaches and heard the latest financial update from Superintendent
Dave Root, among numerous topics. (more)
W’ville village board votes down salary rollback proposal
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville Village Board members voted down a proposal by Mayor Bill McCarty Monday that would roll back a salary hike for them that was
okayed two years ago. (more)
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville Village Board members voted down a proposal by Mayor Bill McCarty Monday that would roll back a salary hike for them that was
okayed two years ago. (more)
Saturday, Sherman Elementary
School had its Spring Fling, not only a
fundraiser for the PTO but also a
chance to highlight the importance of
fitness. The fundraiser brought in
around $11,400, and there were
hallways full of student artwork and
numerous games for the kids. Brian
Haugh takes advantage of those
games.
School had its Spring Fling, not only a
fundraiser for the PTO but also a
chance to highlight the importance of
fitness. The fundraiser brought in
around $11,400, and there were
hallways full of student artwork and
numerous games for the kids. Brian
Haugh takes advantage of those
games.
These five WJH eighth graders are the ACE
Award winners for the school. The awards are
presented by the Sangamon County
Schoolmasters Association. They attended a
ceremony in their honor Wednesday. Front
row: Skylar Woods, Leah Levin and Sephra
Urbas. Back row: Brooke Keenan and Connor
Thompson.
Award winners for the school. The awards are
presented by the Sangamon County
Schoolmasters Association. They attended a
ceremony in their honor Wednesday. Front
row: Skylar Woods, Leah Levin and Sephra
Urbas. Back row: Brooke Keenan and Connor
Thompson.
Knox re-elected W'ville school board president
David Knox will retain his position as Williamsville School Board president. The vote was 5-1, with Judy
Lazar voting no (re-elected board member Scott Stuewe participated by phone). The board met April 29
as a continuation of the regular April 20, with the sole purpose to reorganize and vote for new officers.
Retiring member Vicki Jenkins, who was vice president, will be replaced in that position by re-elected
member Jack Caldwell, who was approved 5-1 (Lazar no). Sandy Walden will remain secretary; that vote
was 6-0. No other members were put up for any of those positions. Caldwell will be president pro-tem in
case of Knox’s absence. Eric Long was seated in Jenkins’ old seat; Dave Lemme, who was honored
with Jenkins for their service, did not run, and no one has been appointed to fill that slot. There was
some discussion on the vacant seat, however.
David Knox will retain his position as Williamsville School Board president. The vote was 5-1, with Judy
Lazar voting no (re-elected board member Scott Stuewe participated by phone). The board met April 29
as a continuation of the regular April 20, with the sole purpose to reorganize and vote for new officers.
Retiring member Vicki Jenkins, who was vice president, will be replaced in that position by re-elected
member Jack Caldwell, who was approved 5-1 (Lazar no). Sandy Walden will remain secretary; that vote
was 6-0. No other members were put up for any of those positions. Caldwell will be president pro-tem in
case of Knox’s absence. Eric Long was seated in Jenkins’ old seat; Dave Lemme, who was honored
with Jenkins for their service, did not run, and no one has been appointed to fill that slot. There was
some discussion on the vacant seat, however.
Brandt named W'ville High School Student
of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Lauren Brandt has been selected as
the April Student of the Month. Lauren was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of
academic performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Lauren will receive a
$100 savings bond from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the
Year.
Lauren is seventh in her class with a GPA of 4.82. She is a member of the High Honor Roll and
the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society. Lauren is also a member of the PSAE All Exceeds
Team, an Illinois State Scholar and a member of Who’s Who Among American High School
Students. Lauren is a member of Student Council and is currently serving as Treasurer. She is a
Legislator for the WHS Youth and Government program. She is a member of SAVE, The Chamber
and the Art Club and has played two years on the Bullet soccer team. She acted in two school
plays, “The Pink Panther” and “Tom Sawyer,” and worked backstage for three of the musicals
produced by the WHS Drama department. Lauren is also very active in the North County Teen
Court program. She has served as a juror and as the Foreman of the Jury. She also has used her
leadership and academic ability to provide tutoring through the STAND program. She has
volunteered for Friend-in-Deed, the Williamsville Community Food and Teen Gift Drive, Memorial’s
Festival of Trees, Special Olympics and is a Central Illinois Community Blood Bank Donor. After
graduation, Lauren plans to attend the University of Michigan as a student in the College of
Literature, Science and the Arts.
of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Lauren Brandt has been selected as
the April Student of the Month. Lauren was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of
academic performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Lauren will receive a
$100 savings bond from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the
Year.
Lauren is seventh in her class with a GPA of 4.82. She is a member of the High Honor Roll and
the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society. Lauren is also a member of the PSAE All Exceeds
Team, an Illinois State Scholar and a member of Who’s Who Among American High School
Students. Lauren is a member of Student Council and is currently serving as Treasurer. She is a
Legislator for the WHS Youth and Government program. She is a member of SAVE, The Chamber
and the Art Club and has played two years on the Bullet soccer team. She acted in two school
plays, “The Pink Panther” and “Tom Sawyer,” and worked backstage for three of the musicals
produced by the WHS Drama department. Lauren is also very active in the North County Teen
Court program. She has served as a juror and as the Foreman of the Jury. She also has used her
leadership and academic ability to provide tutoring through the STAND program. She has
volunteered for Friend-in-Deed, the Williamsville Community Food and Teen Gift Drive, Memorial’s
Festival of Trees, Special Olympics and is a Central Illinois Community Blood Bank Donor. After
graduation, Lauren plans to attend the University of Michigan as a student in the College of
Literature, Science and the Arts.
New Williamsville Mayor Tom Yokley reads
the oath of office Monday night as outgoing
Mayor Bill McCarty looks on.
the oath of office Monday night as outgoing
Mayor Bill McCarty looks on.
Last Thursday, Sherman Elementary fifth
graders graduated from the R.I.S.E.
(Responsibility Increases Student
Excellence) program. In the photo are the
RISE Essay winners, from left: Taryn
Ramirez, Lane Caspar, Caya Eigenmann,
Emily Cotner, Eric Reed, Meg Faren, Caileen
Calvert, Eric Price, Kathy Wells, Skylar Casey
and Officer Adam Westlake.
graders graduated from the R.I.S.E.
(Responsibility Increases Student
Excellence) program. In the photo are the
RISE Essay winners, from left: Taryn
Ramirez, Lane Caspar, Caya Eigenmann,
Emily Cotner, Eric Reed, Meg Faren, Caileen
Calvert, Eric Price, Kathy Wells, Skylar Casey
and Officer Adam Westlake.
Hydraulic study dominates Sherman Village
Board meeting
By Byron Painter
Editor
Almost two hours of a nearly three-hour long Sherman Village Board meeting Tuesday night
discussed the recently completed hydraulic study from Greene & Bradford Engineers. (more)
Board meeting
By Byron Painter
Editor
Almost two hours of a nearly three-hour long Sherman Village Board meeting Tuesday night
discussed the recently completed hydraulic study from Greene & Bradford Engineers. (more)
School board votes to lower
extracurricular, registration fees
By Byron Painter
Editor
Just one year after doubling the extracurricular and registration fees to help close a huge budget
deficit, the Williamsville School Board on Monday night voted unanimously to reduce both of those
fees by $10 for the 2009-10 school year. (more)
extracurricular, registration fees
By Byron Painter
Editor
Just one year after doubling the extracurricular and registration fees to help close a huge budget
deficit, the Williamsville School Board on Monday night voted unanimously to reduce both of those
fees by $10 for the 2009-10 school year. (more)
Sherman board finalizes remaining TIF
agreements
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board last Wednesday night said goodbye to a long-serving member and
said hello to a new member. (more)
agreements
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board last Wednesday night said goodbye to a long-serving member and
said hello to a new member. (more)
New Williamsville village Web site
previewed at board meeting
Williamsville Village Board members and the audience got a preview of the yet-to-be-completed
new village Web site at Monday’s meeting. (more)
previewed at board meeting
Williamsville Village Board members and the audience got a preview of the yet-to-be-completed
new village Web site at Monday’s meeting. (more)
Davidson wins IC campus leadership prize
Mckenzi Davidson from Sherman was awarded Illinois College’s top prize for campus leadership
during ceremonies April 26 on the hilltop campus. Davidson, who graduated May 10 with a major
in economics, was one of 10 seniors chosen by the liberal arts college to receive the 2009 Julian
Monson Sturtevant Campus Leadership Award. The award is named in honor of Illinois College’s
first instructor and second president who served the institution from 1844-76. Under Julian
Sturtevant’s guidance, Illinois College developed into one of the region’s leading liberal arts
colleges. Malinda Carlson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, said the
prestigious award calls attention to a select group of students who demonstrate active campus
service and leadership throughout their college careers. Davidson, a graduate of Williamsville
High School, is the daughter of Matt and Melanie Davidson of Sherman. In her four years at Illinois
College, she has been active in Outdoor Adventure Club, Student Alumni Association,
Homecoming Committee and has served as chair person and travel chair of the Student Activities
Board. Miss Davidson has received the Rammelkamp Honor Award and has been named to the
Dean’s List. She is a member Delta Mu Delta National Business Honor Society and was named
Student Marshal for the class of 2009. She has also served as a Resident Assistant and Hall
Director.
Davidson was also among students at Illinois College recognized for academic excellence April
27 when the liberal arts college held its annual Honors Day Celebration. Davidson was cited for
earning the Outstanding Departmental Contributions Award in the economics, accounting and
finance departments and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Academic National Honor Fraternity.
The Outstanding Departmental Contributions Award is awarded to seniors who have displayed
overall academic excellence, leadership and service to the economics, accounting and finance
departments.
Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary college society. It recognizes
the highest scholastic distinction by electing members from among the leading candidates for
college degrees in the liberal arts and sciences.
Mckenzi Davidson from Sherman was awarded Illinois College’s top prize for campus leadership
during ceremonies April 26 on the hilltop campus. Davidson, who graduated May 10 with a major
in economics, was one of 10 seniors chosen by the liberal arts college to receive the 2009 Julian
Monson Sturtevant Campus Leadership Award. The award is named in honor of Illinois College’s
first instructor and second president who served the institution from 1844-76. Under Julian
Sturtevant’s guidance, Illinois College developed into one of the region’s leading liberal arts
colleges. Malinda Carlson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, said the
prestigious award calls attention to a select group of students who demonstrate active campus
service and leadership throughout their college careers. Davidson, a graduate of Williamsville
High School, is the daughter of Matt and Melanie Davidson of Sherman. In her four years at Illinois
College, she has been active in Outdoor Adventure Club, Student Alumni Association,
Homecoming Committee and has served as chair person and travel chair of the Student Activities
Board. Miss Davidson has received the Rammelkamp Honor Award and has been named to the
Dean’s List. She is a member Delta Mu Delta National Business Honor Society and was named
Student Marshal for the class of 2009. She has also served as a Resident Assistant and Hall
Director.
Davidson was also among students at Illinois College recognized for academic excellence April
27 when the liberal arts college held its annual Honors Day Celebration. Davidson was cited for
earning the Outstanding Departmental Contributions Award in the economics, accounting and
finance departments and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Academic National Honor Fraternity.
The Outstanding Departmental Contributions Award is awarded to seniors who have displayed
overall academic excellence, leadership and service to the economics, accounting and finance
departments.
Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary college society. It recognizes
the highest scholastic distinction by electing members from among the leading candidates for
college degrees in the liberal arts and sciences.
Congratulations to sixth graders Kelsey
Jones and Mitch Whitley, who scored perfect
grades on the Illinois Constitution Test this
year. To earn a perfect score, students had
to get the answer to every question correct,
get all bonus questions correct and have no
misspelled words on the test. Kelsey and
Mitch will be honored for their achievement by
being given the opportunity to serve as a
page in the Illinois House of Representatives
during the fall veto session as a guest of
Representative Rich Brauer. More than half
of this year's class earned an A or B on the
test.
Jones and Mitch Whitley, who scored perfect
grades on the Illinois Constitution Test this
year. To earn a perfect score, students had
to get the answer to every question correct,
get all bonus questions correct and have no
misspelled words on the test. Kelsey and
Mitch will be honored for their achievement by
being given the opportunity to serve as a
page in the Illinois House of Representatives
during the fall veto session as a guest of
Representative Rich Brauer. More than half
of this year's class earned an A or B on the
test.
Host Bulldogs eliminate Bullets in regional final
By Byron Painter
Editor
Scoring 56 points has been more than enough for the Williamsville Bullets boys basketball team on numerous occasions during its 24-win
campaign. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
Scoring 56 points has been more than enough for the Williamsville Bullets boys basketball team on numerous occasions during its 24-win
campaign. (more)
Bee Bees bring home numerous solid finishes from Rocket Invite
The Riverton Hawks and Williamsville Bee Bees were among the 15 teams who competed in the Rocket Invite in Rochester Saturday. On the
seventh grade girls side, Williamsville placed seventh with 20 points, while Riverton was 13th, with four tallies. The Lady Hawks’ Jessica Dyer
placed fourth in the 400.
The WJH 800 relay finished fourth, and Libby Bayless finished fifth in the high jump for the Lady Bee Bees.
Williamsville’s Jordan French won the discus by over four feet, and she also earned a fifth place finish in the long jump. French’s teammate Brea
Elston finished fifth in the shot put. Williamsville was third (59, behind only Pleasant Plains’ 77 and Rochester’s 61) in the eighth grade girls
competition, while Riverton did not earn a point.
The Lady Bee Bees’ Kassidy Walsh finished fifth in the 200, and Anna Rhodes and Emily Davis went 1-2 in the 400.
The 800 relay for WJH was second, by .10 of a second, but the 1600 relay, with Regan Stump, Davis, Rachel Rhodes and Kylie Walsh, claimed
top billing by a whopping 13.9 seconds (with a new record time of 4:26.5). Anna Rhodes placed second and Davis fourth in the high jump, and
Brittany Glenn finished third in the long jump.
Williamsville totaled 49.33 points in the seventh grade boys portion, good for fifth place. Riverton was ninth with 15 points. WJH’s Mitchell Owens
finished sixth in the 400, though only 4.2 seconds out of first, and teammate Jonathan Miller won the 800 by just less than a second. Owens also
won the 1600, and teammate Dan Daykin placed fifth. The Riverton 400 relay was fifth, as was the 1600 relay, and the WJH 800 and 1600 relays
both took second. Evan Funk was tied for fifth for the Bee Bees in the high jump, while Marty Pesch was third and Joel Polistina placed fifth in the
pole vault. WJH’s Jacob Frank finished sixth, and Riverton’s Sean Goff matched that finish in the shot put. Goff also placed fifth in the discus. For
the eighth grade boys, WJH had eight points and Riverton one. Connor Thompson earned a sixth place finish for WJH in the 800, and the 800
relay matched that finish. Jacob Weiss was third in the discus.
The Riverton Hawks and Williamsville Bee Bees were among the 15 teams who competed in the Rocket Invite in Rochester Saturday. On the
seventh grade girls side, Williamsville placed seventh with 20 points, while Riverton was 13th, with four tallies. The Lady Hawks’ Jessica Dyer
placed fourth in the 400.
The WJH 800 relay finished fourth, and Libby Bayless finished fifth in the high jump for the Lady Bee Bees.
Williamsville’s Jordan French won the discus by over four feet, and she also earned a fifth place finish in the long jump. French’s teammate Brea
Elston finished fifth in the shot put. Williamsville was third (59, behind only Pleasant Plains’ 77 and Rochester’s 61) in the eighth grade girls
competition, while Riverton did not earn a point.
The Lady Bee Bees’ Kassidy Walsh finished fifth in the 200, and Anna Rhodes and Emily Davis went 1-2 in the 400.
The 800 relay for WJH was second, by .10 of a second, but the 1600 relay, with Regan Stump, Davis, Rachel Rhodes and Kylie Walsh, claimed
top billing by a whopping 13.9 seconds (with a new record time of 4:26.5). Anna Rhodes placed second and Davis fourth in the high jump, and
Brittany Glenn finished third in the long jump.
Williamsville totaled 49.33 points in the seventh grade boys portion, good for fifth place. Riverton was ninth with 15 points. WJH’s Mitchell Owens
finished sixth in the 400, though only 4.2 seconds out of first, and teammate Jonathan Miller won the 800 by just less than a second. Owens also
won the 1600, and teammate Dan Daykin placed fifth. The Riverton 400 relay was fifth, as was the 1600 relay, and the WJH 800 and 1600 relays
both took second. Evan Funk was tied for fifth for the Bee Bees in the high jump, while Marty Pesch was third and Joel Polistina placed fifth in the
pole vault. WJH’s Jacob Frank finished sixth, and Riverton’s Sean Goff matched that finish in the shot put. Goff also placed fifth in the discus. For
the eighth grade boys, WJH had eight points and Riverton one. Connor Thompson earned a sixth place finish for WJH in the 800, and the 800
relay matched that finish. Jacob Weiss was third in the discus.
WHS boys win track quad
The Riverton girls and Williamsville boys emerged with victories at a track quadrangular last
Thursday in Riverton. (more)
The Riverton girls and Williamsville boys emerged with victories at a track quadrangular last
Thursday in Riverton. (more)
The Bullets' Nick Kamrath slides home
safety against Girard Monday.
safety against Girard Monday.
WJH seventh grade boys win county track
meet
The Williamsville seventh grade boys track team won a tight race for the county title Saturday at
Rochester. (more)
meet
The Williamsville seventh grade boys track team won a tight race for the county title Saturday at
Rochester. (more)
Buerkett resigns as WHS boys basketball
coach after 10-year run
By Byron Painter
Editor
For Williamsville boys basketball coach Eric Buerkett, it was time for more father and husband
time. (more)
coach after 10-year run
By Byron Painter
Editor
For Williamsville boys basketball coach Eric Buerkett, it was time for more father and husband
time. (more)