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Laborers for water tank painting among
discussion topics at Williamsville board meeting
By Byron Painter
Editor
Among the major topics of discussion Monday at the Williamsville Village Board meeting were the use of local
labor on the upcoming water tank painting project, speeders on streets near the school and an update on the
Downtown Improvement Program. (more)
discussion topics at Williamsville board meeting
By Byron Painter
Editor
Among the major topics of discussion Monday at the Williamsville Village Board meeting were the use of local
labor on the upcoming water tank painting project, speeders on streets near the school and an update on the
Downtown Improvement Program. (more)
The recent Knights of Columbus Free Throw
Shooting winners were honored at the WHS
boys basketball game Friday night. Front row:
Bryce Leonard (12-year-old boys), John Beal
(10), Marah Abu-Tayeh (10-year-old girls) and
Lindsay Pearson (11). Back row: Kyle Kent
(11), Kyle Jones (13) and Brittany Glenn (14).
The winners advance to the district
competition Feb. 21 in Springfield.
Shooting winners were honored at the WHS
boys basketball game Friday night. Front row:
Bryce Leonard (12-year-old boys), John Beal
(10), Marah Abu-Tayeh (10-year-old girls) and
Lindsay Pearson (11). Back row: Kyle Kent
(11), Kyle Jones (13) and Brittany Glenn (14).
The winners advance to the district
competition Feb. 21 in Springfield.
Sherman board honors 7th
grade girls, approves pipe
costs for Sebring Road
By Byron Painter
Editor
The state champion Williamsville seventh grade girls
basketball team was honored Tuesday night by the Sherman
Village Board as part of a 75-minute meeting. (more)
grade girls, approves pipe
costs for Sebring Road
By Byron Painter
Editor
The state champion Williamsville seventh grade girls
basketball team was honored Tuesday night by the Sherman
Village Board as part of a 75-minute meeting. (more)
WHS teacher Potter
honored by National Board
By Byron Painter
Editor
Williamsville High School science and math teacher Jason
Potter recently joined an exclusive club, becoming a National
Board Certified Teacher. (more)
honored by National Board
By Byron Painter
Editor
Williamsville High School science and math teacher Jason
Potter recently joined an exclusive club, becoming a National
Board Certified Teacher. (more)
Williamsville village Web site design done
By Linda Hughes
In a brief meeting Monday, the Williamsville Village Board discussed renting a trolley or other form of
transportation for 20-minute historic tours of the town during the July 4 Celebration. The Community Relations
and Services Committee is working with the Williamsville Historical Museum to identify historic places and with
elderly people in the community who also know historic places, Trustee Valerie Patterson said.
Trustee Janice Beyers, who heads the committee, said that Country Insurance has booked a musician for the
celebration, and that a juggler has also been booked. She is working with School Superintendent David Root to
use the Fine Arts Center at the high school for the Chapter 6 concert in case of rain.
Steve Wakefield, high school assistant soccer coach, is arranging an alumni soccer match, Beyers said.
The group that re-enacted a World War II field camp, or bivouac, has told the committee that it prefers to do the
event only every other year. It re-enacted the camp at last year’s celebration.
In another matter, Trustee Mark Esker said engineers told him to put down oil and chip where streets in one
subdivision have cracked sealing. He also described a method termed “roscoe” where oil is shot down, with
rock poured on top. He said he would check around to see if the village could use the machinery necessary.
Esker said he has discussed with staff getting out and cleaning up things like entrance pipes.
Patterson said her committee would meet to review an application from Dave Mayes for the Downtown
Improvement Project.
The Web design is completed, Patterson said, and work on content is taking place now. The redesigned site is
expected to go on line around April 1. The board voted to donate $250 to the Sports Boosters dinner-dance
benefit Saturday night. (From Feb. 12, 2009 edition)
By Linda Hughes
In a brief meeting Monday, the Williamsville Village Board discussed renting a trolley or other form of
transportation for 20-minute historic tours of the town during the July 4 Celebration. The Community Relations
and Services Committee is working with the Williamsville Historical Museum to identify historic places and with
elderly people in the community who also know historic places, Trustee Valerie Patterson said.
Trustee Janice Beyers, who heads the committee, said that Country Insurance has booked a musician for the
celebration, and that a juggler has also been booked. She is working with School Superintendent David Root to
use the Fine Arts Center at the high school for the Chapter 6 concert in case of rain.
Steve Wakefield, high school assistant soccer coach, is arranging an alumni soccer match, Beyers said.
The group that re-enacted a World War II field camp, or bivouac, has told the committee that it prefers to do the
event only every other year. It re-enacted the camp at last year’s celebration.
In another matter, Trustee Mark Esker said engineers told him to put down oil and chip where streets in one
subdivision have cracked sealing. He also described a method termed “roscoe” where oil is shot down, with
rock poured on top. He said he would check around to see if the village could use the machinery necessary.
Esker said he has discussed with staff getting out and cleaning up things like entrance pipes.
Patterson said her committee would meet to review an application from Dave Mayes for the Downtown
Improvement Project.
The Web design is completed, Patterson said, and work on content is taking place now. The redesigned site is
expected to go on line around April 1. The board voted to donate $250 to the Sports Boosters dinner-dance
benefit Saturday night. (From Feb. 12, 2009 edition)
Williamsville Vocal Music Boosters Trivia Night
The Williamsville Vocal Music Boosters will host a Trivia Night at the Williamsville Community Center Feb. 21.
Doors will open at 6, with the trivia competition beginning at 6:30. Trivia questions will have a music theme, and
first prize winners will receive $80, with $40 awarded for second place. Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be
available to purchase, beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, or $75 for a table of eight. A 50/50
drawing will also be held. Those interested in attending should reserve their table by Feb. 17. To make a
reservation or for more information, call 566-3361.
The Williamsville Vocal Music Boosters will host a Trivia Night at the Williamsville Community Center Feb. 21.
Doors will open at 6, with the trivia competition beginning at 6:30. Trivia questions will have a music theme, and
first prize winners will receive $80, with $40 awarded for second place. Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be
available to purchase, beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, or $75 for a table of eight. A 50/50
drawing will also be held. Those interested in attending should reserve their table by Feb. 17. To make a
reservation or for more information, call 566-3361.
Sherman Elementary School Good for a Sub
winners for the month of January are
Ayreanna Crowder, Josie Dame, Jacob Clark
and Hannah Stinnett. Sub certificates are
courtesy of Sherman Subway.
winners for the month of January are
Ayreanna Crowder, Josie Dame, Jacob Clark
and Hannah Stinnett. Sub certificates are
courtesy of Sherman Subway.
School board approves one-
year teacher contract
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board Monday night voted to approve
a one-year contract with the teacher’s union by a 6-1 vote.
(more)
year teacher contract
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board Monday night voted to approve
a one-year contract with the teacher’s union by a 6-1 vote.
(more)
Sherman's Michelson
graduates from Valparaiso
Several students from Illinois graduated from Valparaiso
University in December 2008. Included in that list was
Sherman’s Jay Michelson, who received a Bachelor of Arts in
television/radio communication.
graduates from Valparaiso
Several students from Illinois graduated from Valparaiso
University in December 2008. Included in that list was
Sherman’s Jay Michelson, who received a Bachelor of Arts in
television/radio communication.
Williamsville repeats as grand champion at 36th
Annual WIU Jazz Festival
The Williamsville High School Jazz Band competed at the 36th annual Western Illinois University Jazz Festival
Saturday in Macomb. The Bullet Jazz Band not only won the Class AA first place trophy, but once again, just as
last year, were named grand champions of the Small Schools Division. There were 28 bands from four states
(also Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa). In Class AA, Williamsville won with 89 points, cruising to the title and well
ahead of Downs Tri-Valley (72.33) and Hoopeston Area (71.00). The only schools to finish with a better score
than WHS were three Class AAAA schools (the biggest schools). Among the largest schools that WHS
outscored were Davenport Central (Iowa) and Bolingbrook, Moline and Bartonville Limestone from Illinois. WHS
junior Matt Osman (bass) was awarded the Outstanding Jazz Soloist of the Small School Division (Class A and
AA). Kyle Traeger (trombone), Nick VanMeter (trumpet) and Osman (bass) were all given Outstanding Jazz
Performer Certificates in Class AA. This is the second year in a row that Williamsville brought home the top two
trophies from the event.
Annual WIU Jazz Festival
The Williamsville High School Jazz Band competed at the 36th annual Western Illinois University Jazz Festival
Saturday in Macomb. The Bullet Jazz Band not only won the Class AA first place trophy, but once again, just as
last year, were named grand champions of the Small Schools Division. There were 28 bands from four states
(also Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa). In Class AA, Williamsville won with 89 points, cruising to the title and well
ahead of Downs Tri-Valley (72.33) and Hoopeston Area (71.00). The only schools to finish with a better score
than WHS were three Class AAAA schools (the biggest schools). Among the largest schools that WHS
outscored were Davenport Central (Iowa) and Bolingbrook, Moline and Bartonville Limestone from Illinois. WHS
junior Matt Osman (bass) was awarded the Outstanding Jazz Soloist of the Small School Division (Class A and
AA). Kyle Traeger (trombone), Nick VanMeter (trumpet) and Osman (bass) were all given Outstanding Jazz
Performer Certificates in Class AA. This is the second year in a row that Williamsville brought home the top two
trophies from the event.
Rump named WHS Student of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Kathleen Rump has been selected as the January
Student of the Month. Kathleen was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic
performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Kathleen will receive a $100 savings bond from
the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year. Kathleen is ninth in her class with a
GPA of 4.79. She is a member of the High Honor Roll and the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Kathleen is also an Illinois State Scholar and a member of the Lady Bullet soccer team. As a member of the
soccer team, Kathleen has participated in state soccer competition the last two seasons. Kathleen has
volunteered in the community by playing piano at the Sacred Heart Convent, the Mary Bryant Home for the Blind
and at a Christmas event for the Village of Williamsville. She has worked at the Williamsville High School Teen
Gift and Community Food Drive, Festival of Trees, the Rutledge Youth Foundation Dinner and the Williamsville
High School library fundraiser at the Barnes & Noble Book Fair. Kathleen has balanced a full schedule of
academics, extra-curriculars, community service, as well as working as a waitress part-time at a local
restaurant. After graduation, Kathleen plans to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies, followed by a
Master’s Degree, with the goal of becoming a licensed architect.
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Kathleen Rump has been selected as the January
Student of the Month. Kathleen was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic
performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Kathleen will receive a $100 savings bond from
the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year. Kathleen is ninth in her class with a
GPA of 4.79. She is a member of the High Honor Roll and the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Kathleen is also an Illinois State Scholar and a member of the Lady Bullet soccer team. As a member of the
soccer team, Kathleen has participated in state soccer competition the last two seasons. Kathleen has
volunteered in the community by playing piano at the Sacred Heart Convent, the Mary Bryant Home for the Blind
and at a Christmas event for the Village of Williamsville. She has worked at the Williamsville High School Teen
Gift and Community Food Drive, Festival of Trees, the Rutledge Youth Foundation Dinner and the Williamsville
High School library fundraiser at the Barnes & Noble Book Fair. Kathleen has balanced a full schedule of
academics, extra-curriculars, community service, as well as working as a waitress part-time at a local
restaurant. After graduation, Kathleen plans to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies, followed by a
Master’s Degree, with the goal of becoming a licensed architect.
Darci Sample fights for the ball against
Rochester’s Katie Londrigan in recent action.
Rochester’s Katie Londrigan in recent action.
Lady Bullets fall at Rochester
Katelyn Wise had 18 points and Katie Turley added 15 as the
host Rochester Lady Rockets defeated Williamsville 53-35
Saturday afternoon in Sangamo Conference action. (more)
Katelyn Wise had 18 points and Katie Turley added 15 as the
host Rochester Lady Rockets defeated Williamsville 53-35
Saturday afternoon in Sangamo Conference action. (more)
Knights of Columbus crowns
free throw champions
Seven boys and girls from Sherman and Williamsville, ages 10 to
14, were named local champions of the 2009 Knights of
Columbus Free Throw Championship and have earned the right
to compete at the district level. Saint John Vianney Council No.
14024 in Sherman sponsored the local competition at the
Williamsville High school. All youngsters ages 10 to 14 were
eligible to participate.
Marah AbuTayeh was the 10-year-old girls’ champion and John
Beal was the winner of the 10-year-old boys’ division. In the 11-
year-olds’ bracket, Lindsay Pearson was the girls’ champion and
Kyle Kent was the boys’ champion. Bryce Leonard was the
winner of the 12-year-old boys’ division. The 13-year-old boy’s
division was won by Kyle Jones after a three-way tie in the first
round with Jonathan Miller and Ozzie Kent. Two additional
rounds were required to break the tie, with Kyle shooting 5-for-5
in the third round. Brittany Glenn won the 14-year old girls’
division. Trophies will be presented during halftime of a future
Williamsville High School basketball game. Each of these
winners will compete in the district competition to be held in
February with an eye toward moving on to the state and
international levels. The district competition will be hosted by
Springfield North Council 4175.
free throw champions
Seven boys and girls from Sherman and Williamsville, ages 10 to
14, were named local champions of the 2009 Knights of
Columbus Free Throw Championship and have earned the right
to compete at the district level. Saint John Vianney Council No.
14024 in Sherman sponsored the local competition at the
Williamsville High school. All youngsters ages 10 to 14 were
eligible to participate.
Marah AbuTayeh was the 10-year-old girls’ champion and John
Beal was the winner of the 10-year-old boys’ division. In the 11-
year-olds’ bracket, Lindsay Pearson was the girls’ champion and
Kyle Kent was the boys’ champion. Bryce Leonard was the
winner of the 12-year-old boys’ division. The 13-year-old boy’s
division was won by Kyle Jones after a three-way tie in the first
round with Jonathan Miller and Ozzie Kent. Two additional
rounds were required to break the tie, with Kyle shooting 5-for-5
in the third round. Brittany Glenn won the 14-year old girls’
division. Trophies will be presented during halftime of a future
Williamsville High School basketball game. Each of these
winners will compete in the district competition to be held in
February with an eye toward moving on to the state and
international levels. The district competition will be hosted by
Springfield North Council 4175.
The Williamsville High School Cheerleaders
placed fifth in the Small Varsity division
during the ICCA Cheerleading Invitational in
Highland Jan. 25 and received a bid to
compete at the State level in February. Less
than 25 squads throughout the State of
Illinois have qualified for the Small Varsity
division, and it has been four years since the
WHS Cheerleaders have earned the chance
to win a ICCA state title. The ICCA state
competition will take place Feb. 14 at the
Prairie Capital Convention Center in
Springfield. The cheerleaders will also be
competing for a spot in the IHSA State Finals
Jan. 31 in Peoria at the IHSA Region 4
Sectional. Back row, from left: Taylor
Kovacevich, Alyssa Holsopple and Katie
Keenan. Middle row: Maddie Contri, Kaitlyn
Brooker, Belle Palazzolo, Katie Watson and
Miranda Freeman. Front row: Paige
Davenport, Kelsey Stump, Lindsay Morse
and Haylie Polistina.
placed fifth in the Small Varsity division
during the ICCA Cheerleading Invitational in
Highland Jan. 25 and received a bid to
compete at the State level in February. Less
than 25 squads throughout the State of
Illinois have qualified for the Small Varsity
division, and it has been four years since the
WHS Cheerleaders have earned the chance
to win a ICCA state title. The ICCA state
competition will take place Feb. 14 at the
Prairie Capital Convention Center in
Springfield. The cheerleaders will also be
competing for a spot in the IHSA State Finals
Jan. 31 in Peoria at the IHSA Region 4
Sectional. Back row, from left: Taylor
Kovacevich, Alyssa Holsopple and Katie
Keenan. Middle row: Maddie Contri, Kaitlyn
Brooker, Belle Palazzolo, Katie Watson and
Miranda Freeman. Front row: Paige
Davenport, Kelsey Stump, Lindsay Morse
and Haylie Polistina.
Plains holds off Lady Bullets
for county crown
By Byron Painter
Editor
Many people might have thought that the top-seeded Pleasant
Plains Lady Cardinals girls basketball team would have little
trouble with Williamsville in the finals of the Sangamon County
Classic Saturday night, but Lady Cardinal coach Paul Kastner
was not among them. (more)
for county crown
By Byron Painter
Editor
Many people might have thought that the top-seeded Pleasant
Plains Lady Cardinals girls basketball team would have little
trouble with Williamsville in the finals of the Sangamon County
Classic Saturday night, but Lady Cardinal coach Paul Kastner
was not among them. (more)
Recreation Trail takes
another step toward
agreement
By Linda Hughes
The Williamsville-Sherman Recreation Trail is closer to reality.
(more)
another step toward
agreement
By Linda Hughes
The Williamsville-Sherman Recreation Trail is closer to reality.
(more)
The February Good for a Sub winners from
Sherman Elementary are Nic Birky, Ashley
Long, MacKenzie Houser and Tyler
Brandenburg. Coupons are courtesy of the
Sherman Subway.
Sherman Elementary are Nic Birky, Ashley
Long, MacKenzie Houser and Tyler
Brandenburg. Coupons are courtesy of the
Sherman Subway.
Sherman Village
Board sets
village-wide
garage sale,
cleanup days
By Byron Painter
Editor
A busy hour-long Sherman Village Board
meeting Tuesday night tackled several
items. (more)
Board sets
village-wide
garage sale,
cleanup days
By Byron Painter
Editor
A busy hour-long Sherman Village Board
meeting Tuesday night tackled several
items. (more)
The WHS Drama Department will present
“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” for two
shows March 14-15. The cast for the show is
front row, from left: Kevin Walden (Sid
Sawyer), Ellyn Thorson (Becky Thatcher),
Mitch Gaffney (Joe Harper) and Trevor
Thompson (Injun Joe). Back row, from left:
Rachel Spenn (Aunt Polly), Adam Balder
(Tom Sawyer), Jacob Grieme (Mark Twain),
Kurt Fowler (Huck Finn) and Gary Stover (Muff
Potter).
“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” for two
shows March 14-15. The cast for the show is
front row, from left: Kevin Walden (Sid
Sawyer), Ellyn Thorson (Becky Thatcher),
Mitch Gaffney (Joe Harper) and Trevor
Thompson (Injun Joe). Back row, from left:
Rachel Spenn (Aunt Polly), Adam Balder
(Tom Sawyer), Jacob Grieme (Mark Twain),
Kurt Fowler (Huck Finn) and Gary Stover (Muff
Potter).
Welker named WHS Student
of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior
Ashley Welker has been selected as the February Student of the
Month. Ashley was selected by the senior class sponsors on the
basis of academic performance, extracurricular participation and
personal traits. Ashley will receive a $100 savings bond from the
Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of
the Year. Ashley is sixth in her class with a GPA of 4.91. She is a
member of the High Honor Roll and the WHS Chapter of the
National Honor Society. Ashley is also an Illinois State Scholar, a
member of the National Society of High School Scholars, Who’s
Who Among American High School Students, Who’s Who Among
All-American Scholars and Who’s Who in Leadership. Ashley
has also received Student of the Month recognition by the Susan
Cook House, which recognizes high school students in
Sangamon County. At WHS, Ashley is a member of The Chamber
and FCCLA. She has been actively involved the WHS Drama
Department, serving as Dance Captain, as well as the Yearbook
Staff, where she is Co-Editor. Ashley is also a student and dance
assistant at Heather’s Dance Centre in Springfield. She is a
member of the competition team as well as the Dance Centre
Express. As part of the Dance Centre, Ashley has experience
organizing and setting up dance recitals, entertaining at local
nursing homes, and performing on two Carnival cruises. She
has also volunteered as a STAND tutor to assist WHS and WJHS
students with their studies, a Vacation Bible School assistant,
distributing sacks and collecting contributions for the WHS
Community Food & Teen Gift Drive and videotaping for the WHS
Madrigals. After graduation, Ashley plans to attend college at UI-
Urbana-Champaign in the pursuit of a career in Actuarial
Science. Congratulations to Ashley and her parents, Brad and
Dora Welker of Sherman!
of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior
Ashley Welker has been selected as the February Student of the
Month. Ashley was selected by the senior class sponsors on the
basis of academic performance, extracurricular participation and
personal traits. Ashley will receive a $100 savings bond from the
Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of
the Year. Ashley is sixth in her class with a GPA of 4.91. She is a
member of the High Honor Roll and the WHS Chapter of the
National Honor Society. Ashley is also an Illinois State Scholar, a
member of the National Society of High School Scholars, Who’s
Who Among American High School Students, Who’s Who Among
All-American Scholars and Who’s Who in Leadership. Ashley
has also received Student of the Month recognition by the Susan
Cook House, which recognizes high school students in
Sangamon County. At WHS, Ashley is a member of The Chamber
and FCCLA. She has been actively involved the WHS Drama
Department, serving as Dance Captain, as well as the Yearbook
Staff, where she is Co-Editor. Ashley is also a student and dance
assistant at Heather’s Dance Centre in Springfield. She is a
member of the competition team as well as the Dance Centre
Express. As part of the Dance Centre, Ashley has experience
organizing and setting up dance recitals, entertaining at local
nursing homes, and performing on two Carnival cruises. She
has also volunteered as a STAND tutor to assist WHS and WJHS
students with their studies, a Vacation Bible School assistant,
distributing sacks and collecting contributions for the WHS
Community Food & Teen Gift Drive and videotaping for the WHS
Madrigals. After graduation, Ashley plans to attend college at UI-
Urbana-Champaign in the pursuit of a career in Actuarial
Science. Congratulations to Ashley and her parents, Brad and
Dora Welker of Sherman!
WHS senior Kurt Fowler
named to 2009 IHSA All-
State Academic Team
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce
the 26 students who have been selected to the 2008-09 All-State
Academic Team sponsored by Caterpillar. The 13 male and 13
female honorees of the IHSA’s top academic honor were chosen
from a group that included over 500 students throughout the state.
“This is a tremendous honor and I hope every student who was
nominated takes a great deal of pride in all that they have
accomplished,” said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman.
“These students are the embodiment of what it means to take
advantage of the entire high school experience. I am thankful to
Caterpillar for providing the All-State Academic Team platform to
honor and congratulate them.”
One of the 26 students was Williamsville senior Kurt Fowler.
Every IHSA member school was invited to nominate one female
student and one male student by the February deadline.
Nominees needed to possess a minimum 3.50 grade point
average on 4.0 scale after their seventh semester, have
participated in at least two IHSA-sponsored activities during each
of the last two years and demonstrated outstanding citizenship.
The nominations were evaluated by a committee made up of
IHSA principals, representatives of the Illinois Activities Directors
Association and representatives of the Illinois Athletic Directors
Association. One male winner and one female winner from each
of the seven IHSA Board of Directors Divisions were selected
initially, while the final 12 spots on the team were then rounded
out with at-large candidates from anywhere in the state. The All-
State Academic Team members will be honored at a banquet at
the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington on April 20.
named to 2009 IHSA All-
State Academic Team
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce
the 26 students who have been selected to the 2008-09 All-State
Academic Team sponsored by Caterpillar. The 13 male and 13
female honorees of the IHSA’s top academic honor were chosen
from a group that included over 500 students throughout the state.
“This is a tremendous honor and I hope every student who was
nominated takes a great deal of pride in all that they have
accomplished,” said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman.
“These students are the embodiment of what it means to take
advantage of the entire high school experience. I am thankful to
Caterpillar for providing the All-State Academic Team platform to
honor and congratulate them.”
One of the 26 students was Williamsville senior Kurt Fowler.
Every IHSA member school was invited to nominate one female
student and one male student by the February deadline.
Nominees needed to possess a minimum 3.50 grade point
average on 4.0 scale after their seventh semester, have
participated in at least two IHSA-sponsored activities during each
of the last two years and demonstrated outstanding citizenship.
The nominations were evaluated by a committee made up of
IHSA principals, representatives of the Illinois Activities Directors
Association and representatives of the Illinois Athletic Directors
Association. One male winner and one female winner from each
of the seven IHSA Board of Directors Divisions were selected
initially, while the final 12 spots on the team were then rounded
out with at-large candidates from anywhere in the state. The All-
State Academic Team members will be honored at a banquet at
the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington on April 20.
W’ville Village
Board to spend
$5000, hopes to
get stimulus
money as result
By Linda Hughes
By spending $5000, the Williamsville
Village Board hopes to get $100,000 in
stimulus money to repair its sanitary sewer
lines. Trustees admitted, however, during
their meeting Monday that it is a gamble.
(more)
Board to spend
$5000, hopes to
get stimulus
money as result
By Linda Hughes
By spending $5000, the Williamsville
Village Board hopes to get $100,000 in
stimulus money to repair its sanitary sewer
lines. Trustees admitted, however, during
their meeting Monday that it is a gamble.
(more)
WEA and Sherman PTO to
sponsor school board “Meet
the Candidate Night” March
23; W’ville forum March 31
On March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Sherman Elementary School
cafeteria, the Williamsville Education Association and the
Sherman PTO will be hosting a “Meet the Candidate” forum. All
the candidates who are vying for the Williamsville School Board
were invited to this event, where they will be given the opportunity
to introduce themselves to the communities of Wililamsville and
Sherman, to take questions from the WEA and PTO and to
answer questions from the public.
Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday night, March 31 starting at 7 p.m., there will be a
Williamsville Village Board forum at the Community Center. The
school board candidates will also be included in that forum.
sponsor school board “Meet
the Candidate Night” March
23; W’ville forum March 31
On March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Sherman Elementary School
cafeteria, the Williamsville Education Association and the
Sherman PTO will be hosting a “Meet the Candidate” forum. All
the candidates who are vying for the Williamsville School Board
were invited to this event, where they will be given the opportunity
to introduce themselves to the communities of Wililamsville and
Sherman, to take questions from the WEA and PTO and to
answer questions from the public.
Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday night, March 31 starting at 7 p.m., there will be a
Williamsville Village Board forum at the Community Center. The
school board candidates will also be included in that forum.
Williamsville Junior High School band and
chorus students participated in SEMA Solo
and Ensemble Contest Feb. 28 at Riverton
High School. The students brought home 71
first place medals and four second place
ribbons. The names below are the winners,
but do not correspond to the photo.
Receiving Division I first place medals were:
Luke Bleyer, Corrine Barnett, Chris Basso,
Sami Benner, Rachel Bigham, Julie
Burneson, Dana Caspar, Abby Clayton, Mac
Contri, Jared Cordum, Alayna Currie, Adriana
Darow, J.R. Davidsmeyer, Abby Deutch, Leah
Doneghue, Brea Elston, Logan Edwards,
Ashley Fish, Alex Fishel, Halston Fletcher,
Kristin Gardner, Nino Giganti, Taylor Hardy,
Laikin Hendricks, Kassie Henry, Jonah
Kadyk, John Karras, Ozzie Kent, Russel
Konzelmann, Robbie Krebs, Peter
Laudemann, Hannah Levin, Charlotte Lipp,
Mark Mangiaracina, Caitlin McCain,
Mackenzie McCall, Jenna Meister, Alexis
Meridith, Jonathan Miller, Taylor Moore,
Nicole Parnell, Jacob Payne, Lindsey
Pearson, Abbi Penk, Marty Pesch, Lucas
Raycraft, Anna Rhodes, Nick Rowden, Ryan
Scheffler, Jessi Siders, Nick Sorenson,
Rebeccas Szabo, Sephra Urbas, Mary
Walden, Kassidy Walsh, Calvin Walter,
Kathryn Waugh, Sarah Waugh, Clayton
Welker, Ashley Wieland, Jacob Weiss, Evan
Weyent, Zach Wilham and Allie Wilson.
Receiving Division II ribbons were: Katie
Basso, Caitlin McCain, Elizabeth Downey
and Abbi Penk.
chorus students participated in SEMA Solo
and Ensemble Contest Feb. 28 at Riverton
High School. The students brought home 71
first place medals and four second place
ribbons. The names below are the winners,
but do not correspond to the photo.
Receiving Division I first place medals were:
Luke Bleyer, Corrine Barnett, Chris Basso,
Sami Benner, Rachel Bigham, Julie
Burneson, Dana Caspar, Abby Clayton, Mac
Contri, Jared Cordum, Alayna Currie, Adriana
Darow, J.R. Davidsmeyer, Abby Deutch, Leah
Doneghue, Brea Elston, Logan Edwards,
Ashley Fish, Alex Fishel, Halston Fletcher,
Kristin Gardner, Nino Giganti, Taylor Hardy,
Laikin Hendricks, Kassie Henry, Jonah
Kadyk, John Karras, Ozzie Kent, Russel
Konzelmann, Robbie Krebs, Peter
Laudemann, Hannah Levin, Charlotte Lipp,
Mark Mangiaracina, Caitlin McCain,
Mackenzie McCall, Jenna Meister, Alexis
Meridith, Jonathan Miller, Taylor Moore,
Nicole Parnell, Jacob Payne, Lindsey
Pearson, Abbi Penk, Marty Pesch, Lucas
Raycraft, Anna Rhodes, Nick Rowden, Ryan
Scheffler, Jessi Siders, Nick Sorenson,
Rebeccas Szabo, Sephra Urbas, Mary
Walden, Kassidy Walsh, Calvin Walter,
Kathryn Waugh, Sarah Waugh, Clayton
Welker, Ashley Wieland, Jacob Weiss, Evan
Weyent, Zach Wilham and Allie Wilson.
Receiving Division II ribbons were: Katie
Basso, Caitlin McCain, Elizabeth Downey
and Abbi Penk.
School board grants tenure
to several teachers, rehires
probationary staff
By Byron Painter
Editor
The financial numbers continue to get better for the Williamsville
School District, as Superintendent Dave Root noted Monday
night. (more)
to several teachers, rehires
probationary staff
By Byron Painter
Editor
The financial numbers continue to get better for the Williamsville
School District, as Superintendent Dave Root noted Monday
night. (more)
Urish resigns as girls
basketball coach
By Byron Painter
Editor
Williamsville High School is looking for a new girls basketball
coach after Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer
Dave Urish submitted his resignation. (more)
basketball coach
By Byron Painter
Editor
Williamsville High School is looking for a new girls basketball
coach after Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer
Dave Urish submitted his resignation. (more)
Hawks, Bullets fare well at IPTT meet
The Williamsville Bullets and Riverton/Tri-City boys track teams sent a few representatives to the Illinois Prep Top Times
Indoor Classic Friday at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. This meet is considered to be the unofficial indoor state
track meet. For the second consecutive meet, Williamsville sophomore shot putter Keith Williams eclipsed 50 feet (50-5) and
that effort earned him a fifth place medal. Riverton’s Justin Roberts placed ninth in the same event (48-5). In the 55 high
hurdles, Riverton’s Emmett Kilhoffer, a Tri-City Tornado, was eighth; Williamsville’s Jon Kent won his heat, but did not advance
to the finals. In the 400, WHS senior Jonathan Moos ran a personal indoor best (52.9 seconds) but missed a medal by an
agonizing .01 of a second. In the 800 relay, Kent, Moos, Troy Willis and John Gerding went into the meet with the last qualifying
meet out of 21 teams, but after a “spectacular race,” in the words of WHS coach Don Williams, shaved three seconds off their
qualifying time and finished in seventh place. (1:36.55).
The Williamsville Bullets and Riverton/Tri-City boys track teams sent a few representatives to the Illinois Prep Top Times
Indoor Classic Friday at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. This meet is considered to be the unofficial indoor state
track meet. For the second consecutive meet, Williamsville sophomore shot putter Keith Williams eclipsed 50 feet (50-5) and
that effort earned him a fifth place medal. Riverton’s Justin Roberts placed ninth in the same event (48-5). In the 55 high
hurdles, Riverton’s Emmett Kilhoffer, a Tri-City Tornado, was eighth; Williamsville’s Jon Kent won his heat, but did not advance
to the finals. In the 400, WHS senior Jonathan Moos ran a personal indoor best (52.9 seconds) but missed a medal by an
agonizing .01 of a second. In the 800 relay, Kent, Moos, Troy Willis and John Gerding went into the meet with the last qualifying
meet out of 21 teams, but after a “spectacular race,” in the words of WHS coach Don Williams, shaved three seconds off their
qualifying time and finished in seventh place. (1:36.55).