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Mrs. Orr's fifth-grade students place mosaic
tiles on the table top, and with the table
completed, the students can relax and enjoy
their accomplishment.
tiles on the table top, and with the table
completed, the students can relax and enjoy
their accomplishment.
Tri-City fifth grade's artistic adventure in mosaic
It all began with a project idea created by Mrs. Orr for her fifth-grade class to make as a donation for
the Education Foundation's auction.
Fond of mosaic art, Mrs. Orr bought a book and shared the idea with Mrs. Dankoski, the art teacher.
They put their heads together planning a tremendous project for fifth-graders.
Thanks to Mrs. Orr's flexibility, her students were able to spend extra time in the art room in order to
complete the table on time for the auction.
Ideas flourished when the students learned of the project ahead of them. They learned about the
process of mosaic and began collecting ideas.
They had to plan with consideration of the mosaic art form and the proposed consumer. Ideas were
narrowed down to three and then voted upon.
The students chose a Native American design symbolizing the sunshine to be done in yellow,
orange and red. The design was drawn to fit the round table surface.
Clay tiles were crafted one-by-one and fired.
Then the actual tile laying process began. Groups of students took turns laying tiles in cement,
choosing size and shape, fitting them into the pattern.
Once the cement dried, the tiles were painted and then grout was applied and cleaned off. With the
table completed, filled with pride, all could see the glorious result of their artistic labors.
This project exposed students to four Illinois state visual arts standards:
Standard 25A: Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and expressive qualities
of the arts.
Standard 26A: Understand processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the arts.
Standard 26B.2d: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to create works of visual art using problem
solving, observing, designing, sketching and constructing.
Standard 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.
It all began with a project idea created by Mrs. Orr for her fifth-grade class to make as a donation for
the Education Foundation's auction.
Fond of mosaic art, Mrs. Orr bought a book and shared the idea with Mrs. Dankoski, the art teacher.
They put their heads together planning a tremendous project for fifth-graders.
Thanks to Mrs. Orr's flexibility, her students were able to spend extra time in the art room in order to
complete the table on time for the auction.
Ideas flourished when the students learned of the project ahead of them. They learned about the
process of mosaic and began collecting ideas.
They had to plan with consideration of the mosaic art form and the proposed consumer. Ideas were
narrowed down to three and then voted upon.
The students chose a Native American design symbolizing the sunshine to be done in yellow,
orange and red. The design was drawn to fit the round table surface.
Clay tiles were crafted one-by-one and fired.
Then the actual tile laying process began. Groups of students took turns laying tiles in cement,
choosing size and shape, fitting them into the pattern.
Once the cement dried, the tiles were painted and then grout was applied and cleaned off. With the
table completed, filled with pride, all could see the glorious result of their artistic labors.
This project exposed students to four Illinois state visual arts standards:
Standard 25A: Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and expressive qualities
of the arts.
Standard 26A: Understand processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the arts.
Standard 26B.2d: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to create works of visual art using problem
solving, observing, designing, sketching and constructing.
Standard 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.
Last month during prom week, Tri-City High
School had its Spring Fling, sponsored by
the student council. The students dressed
up and played various games throughout the
week. In the photo, Garrett Downing gets
makeup applied to him by Brian Francis (left)
and Brian Courtwright (right) during
Gender-bender Day. All are seniors.
School had its Spring Fling, sponsored by
the student council. The students dressed
up and played various games throughout the
week. In the photo, Garrett Downing gets
makeup applied to him by Brian Francis (left)
and Brian Courtwright (right) during
Gender-bender Day. All are seniors.
Buffalo named Tree City USA
“Buffalo has been named a “Tree City USA” for 2007,” said Mayor William Vetter. “It is the 22nd
year in succession that the village has received this national recognition.”
Communities entering this nationwide program receive the Tree City USA designation upon
recommendation by state foresters, and qualify by meeting required standards.
Mayor Vetter proudly points out that “We have had a tree program in Buffalo for 25 years, and have
played 877 (about eight feet tall) trees, in addition to trimming or removing over 870 damaged or
diseased trees.”
Proper trimming has diminished property damage and cleanup after windstorms, though the late
2006 ice storm did cause damage, and a challenge to properly trim and retain numerous nearly
full-grown trees during 2007.
Those trees, of course, were not included in the statistics above, noted Vetter.
Buffalo has received a Tree City USA flag and a walnut-mounted plaque, which are displayed at
the Buffalo Town Hall.
“The tree-planting program is a living memorial to the citizens’ concerns for our quality of life. The
beauty of the trees, and their practical benefits, will last for years to come,” said John Rosenow,
National Arbor Day Foundation president. “The Tree City USA is an excellent indication that tree-
care responsibilities are being taken seriously.”
“Buffalo has been named a “Tree City USA” for 2007,” said Mayor William Vetter. “It is the 22nd
year in succession that the village has received this national recognition.”
Communities entering this nationwide program receive the Tree City USA designation upon
recommendation by state foresters, and qualify by meeting required standards.
Mayor Vetter proudly points out that “We have had a tree program in Buffalo for 25 years, and have
played 877 (about eight feet tall) trees, in addition to trimming or removing over 870 damaged or
diseased trees.”
Proper trimming has diminished property damage and cleanup after windstorms, though the late
2006 ice storm did cause damage, and a challenge to properly trim and retain numerous nearly
full-grown trees during 2007.
Those trees, of course, were not included in the statistics above, noted Vetter.
Buffalo has received a Tree City USA flag and a walnut-mounted plaque, which are displayed at
the Buffalo Town Hall.
“The tree-planting program is a living memorial to the citizens’ concerns for our quality of life. The
beauty of the trees, and their practical benefits, will last for years to come,” said John Rosenow,
National Arbor Day Foundation president. “The Tree City USA is an excellent indication that tree-
care responsibilities are being taken seriously.”
Student Council hosts Recognition Breakfast
On Friday, May 9, the Tri-City Student Council hosted the Student of the Month Recognition Breakfast.
It is an annual event to honor the students in the Middle School who have won or been nominated for
the Student of the Month awards and the high school students who are winners of the Student of the
Month Awards.
The kitchen staff served cinnamon rolls, orange juice, milk and coffee for the students and parent in
attendance. In total, there were 119 kids honored at the event.
Just after 7:20 a.m., Brian Pfeiffer, Student Council President, welcomed those in attendance. Mr.
Duane Schupp, Middle/High School Principal, gave remarks as well, followed by the district
superintendent Mr. Dave Bruno. Then, the audience heard from a special guest, Illinois State
Representative Bill Mitchell. Mitchell congratulated all the students for their hard work throughout the
school year. He said that Tri-City is one of the smaller school districts in his area, but it is one of the
best because of the quality of people and the small atmosphere.
Then, the student council members called off the names of the prize winners. Every student in
attendance was awarded with at least one prize, and many went away with two prizes. The top prize
was two free Cardinals tickets, with Evan Casper the lucky winner.
Thanks to all the donors for graciously helping us out with prizes. It was a worthwhile event to
celebrate the hard work of the winners throughout the year.
On Friday, May 9, the Tri-City Student Council hosted the Student of the Month Recognition Breakfast.
It is an annual event to honor the students in the Middle School who have won or been nominated for
the Student of the Month awards and the high school students who are winners of the Student of the
Month Awards.
The kitchen staff served cinnamon rolls, orange juice, milk and coffee for the students and parent in
attendance. In total, there were 119 kids honored at the event.
Just after 7:20 a.m., Brian Pfeiffer, Student Council President, welcomed those in attendance. Mr.
Duane Schupp, Middle/High School Principal, gave remarks as well, followed by the district
superintendent Mr. Dave Bruno. Then, the audience heard from a special guest, Illinois State
Representative Bill Mitchell. Mitchell congratulated all the students for their hard work throughout the
school year. He said that Tri-City is one of the smaller school districts in his area, but it is one of the
best because of the quality of people and the small atmosphere.
Then, the student council members called off the names of the prize winners. Every student in
attendance was awarded with at least one prize, and many went away with two prizes. The top prize
was two free Cardinals tickets, with Evan Casper the lucky winner.
Thanks to all the donors for graciously helping us out with prizes. It was a worthwhile event to
celebrate the hard work of the winners throughout the year.
Durbin receives scholarship to SEMO
Katlynn Durbin of Buffalo has been awarded a Regents’ Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri
State University in Cape Girardeau for the 2008-09 academic year.
She will be a 2008 graduate of Tri-City High School. The daughter of Sandra Morton of Buffalo, Katlynn
plans to major in mathematics.
The Regents’ Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have achieved an ACT composite
score of 28 or SAT score of 1860.
Students must also have a high school grade point average of 3.5 or graduate in the top 10 percent of
their class. National Merit Semifinalists and National Achievement Semifinalists are also eligible for
the scholarship.
This scholarship is renewable for three additional academic years after the initial award year for a
maximum of four consecutive academic years. To renew, the recipient must maintain a 3.5
cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast and complete a minimum of 30 credit
hours of course work per academic year at Southeast.
Southeast summer hours, taken in the same academic year, may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Katlynn Durbin of Buffalo has been awarded a Regents’ Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri
State University in Cape Girardeau for the 2008-09 academic year.
She will be a 2008 graduate of Tri-City High School. The daughter of Sandra Morton of Buffalo, Katlynn
plans to major in mathematics.
The Regents’ Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have achieved an ACT composite
score of 28 or SAT score of 1860.
Students must also have a high school grade point average of 3.5 or graduate in the top 10 percent of
their class. National Merit Semifinalists and National Achievement Semifinalists are also eligible for
the scholarship.
This scholarship is renewable for three additional academic years after the initial award year for a
maximum of four consecutive academic years. To renew, the recipient must maintain a 3.5
cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast and complete a minimum of 30 credit
hours of course work per academic year at Southeast.
Southeast summer hours, taken in the same academic year, may be used to meet renewal criteria.
The 2008 Prom King and Queen
at Tri-City High School are Jared
Piatt and Emily Hood.
at Tri-City High School are Jared
Piatt and Emily Hood.
Lacey Ross named
Student/Athlete of the Month
Tri-City and Illini Bank are honoring Lacey Ross for
Student/Athlete of the Month for April.
Lacey is a senior at Tri-City who has a GPA of a 4.125 on a 4.0
scale and is a member of the National Honor Society.
She has participated in the musical all four years of high school.
She is also a member of the student council.
Lacey is a two-sport athlete. She was the captain of the
cheerleading squad and has been captain of the softball team
the last two years. She is a utility player who normally plays first
base but has filled in at many positions.
Lacey is leading the team in home runs and RBI and has been a
starter all four years of high school. She has been nominated to
the State Journal-Register’s All-Star Team, the All-Area Team
and the MSM and Sangamo Conference First Team.
Lacey is one of the best softball players in the state and one of
the best students in the classroom. We wish Lacey still had
more time here at Tri-City, but we also cannot wait to see what
she will accomplish after graduation.
Also a big thanks to the Mechanicsburg Illini Bank for making the
Student/Athlete of the Month possible.
The Mechanicsburg Illini Bank is donating a $50 savings bond to
the Student/Athlete of the Month every month.
Student/Athlete of the Month
Tri-City and Illini Bank are honoring Lacey Ross for
Student/Athlete of the Month for April.
Lacey is a senior at Tri-City who has a GPA of a 4.125 on a 4.0
scale and is a member of the National Honor Society.
She has participated in the musical all four years of high school.
She is also a member of the student council.
Lacey is a two-sport athlete. She was the captain of the
cheerleading squad and has been captain of the softball team
the last two years. She is a utility player who normally plays first
base but has filled in at many positions.
Lacey is leading the team in home runs and RBI and has been a
starter all four years of high school. She has been nominated to
the State Journal-Register’s All-Star Team, the All-Area Team
and the MSM and Sangamo Conference First Team.
Lacey is one of the best softball players in the state and one of
the best students in the classroom. We wish Lacey still had
more time here at Tri-City, but we also cannot wait to see what
she will accomplish after graduation.
Also a big thanks to the Mechanicsburg Illini Bank for making the
Student/Athlete of the Month possible.
The Mechanicsburg Illini Bank is donating a $50 savings bond to
the Student/Athlete of the Month every month.
LACEY ROSS
School board chooses bond company
By Byron Painter
Editor
A busy and long Tri-City School Board meeting Thursday night acted on several items. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
A busy and long Tri-City School Board meeting Thursday night acted on several items. (more)
April Village of Buffalo minutes
The regular meeting of the Village of Buffalo was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Bill Vetter with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. (more)
The regular meeting of the Village of Buffalo was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Bill Vetter with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. (more)
Cravens honored as GLVC Pitcher of the Year
Tri-City High School graduate Blaine Cravens has been honored as the Great Lakes Valley
Conference Pitcher of the Year.
Toiling for St. Joseph’s College (Indiana), he finished with an 8-2 record for the Pumas, and he also
was named first team all conference.
Cravens, the son of Jim and Gail Cravens of Buffalo, played two years at Lincoln Land before heading
to SJC.
He also has been named to the ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District 5 team
as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He carries a 3.20 GPA in
business administration.
Cravens was also named to the Daktronics Inc. All-North Central Region team as chosen by the
region’s sports information directors, and he also was North Central Region Pitcher of the Year.
Tri-City High School graduate Blaine Cravens has been honored as the Great Lakes Valley
Conference Pitcher of the Year.
Toiling for St. Joseph’s College (Indiana), he finished with an 8-2 record for the Pumas, and he also
was named first team all conference.
Cravens, the son of Jim and Gail Cravens of Buffalo, played two years at Lincoln Land before heading
to SJC.
He also has been named to the ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District 5 team
as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He carries a 3.20 GPA in
business administration.
Cravens was also named to the Daktronics Inc. All-North Central Region team as chosen by the
region’s sports information directors, and he also was North Central Region Pitcher of the Year.