Freshman Sarah Hentges submitted an audio essay to the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest in October, and she recently received news that her essay was awarded third place at the Post level and is moving on to the District level competition. If her work is selected at the district level, she will have an opportunity to be judged at State and possibly National levels. The theme for this year's essay is "America: Where Do We Go From Here," and Sarah's audio audio essay had to fit within the time length of 3 - 5 minutes. She shared that the technology was a bit of a challenge and she had to research which program would work best for her submission. She was reluctant to share how many attempts it took her to record her essay up to her standards, but let's just say it was "countless" and that people in her household now have her essay memorized as well. Sarah's inspiration for writing and submitting this essay is her grandpa, who is a member of the local VFW and who was in the Army and served in Vietnam. Congratulations, Sarah, on this recognition, and we wish you the best at the District level.

A LITTLE ELF HUMOR

What the first thing elves learn in school?

the elf-abet

What's the best way to gain confidence?

to believe in your elf

One of the keys to success in life is the willingness to ask for help. Mr. Markotay is ready and willing to help you with your academic success every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the NCHS Media Center. You can stay for one question, some help with make up work, or even to have a quiet place to study after school if you don't have one. And as Semester Exams approach, this tutoring will be valuable to your academic success. Don't be shy, give it a try!

Photo Credit: Mrs. Goostree

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Student Council is sponsoring their annual Scavenger Hunt for food on Monday, November 15. Join as a member of an athletic team, extra-curricular organization, or create your own team. The hunt starts in the North Gym Lobby at 6:30 p.m., and will end at Grace United Methodist Church at 8:00 p.m. Dairy Queen gift cards will be awarded to the top team. Pizza will be provided, but be sure to bring your own beverage.

How do you join? Talk to your coach, sponsor, or our Student Council Sponsors Mrs. Luessenheide and Mrs. Robinson. Be sure to sign up by the end of school Friday, November 12.

"Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person."

~Author Unknown~

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Pricing: $12.00 - $25 options

Styles: short sleeve t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck and hooded sweatshirt

Sizing: youth small - adult 5X

Deadline: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 (11:59 p.m. CST)

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Organizational picture day for ALL groups and clubs is on the schedule!

Thursday, November 18, 2021

TRANSLATION: Get those group and club t-shirts ordered IMMEDIATELY.

#nchslooksgood #beprepared

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Well many of us high schoolers don’t know. A lot of us don’t really know what jobs are even out there. That's where career day comes in. The purpose of this day is to make students aware of more career options that maybe we didn’t know were there. There are four sessions that each student will go to that all relate with the four careers that were picked in the survey. All of the sessions will last about forty minutes. This is a good way for students to see if they are actually interested in the career or if they maybe want to go a different direction. Mrs. Luessenheide says that students should pick careers that they are interested in and should ask questions. When asked what her favorite thing about career day was, Mrs. Luessenheide said that she loves to see the students that once were in the audience learning now teaching the current students about their jobs. Career day is a very beneficial day for students to get information about what they may one day want to do.

By Bryna Jablonski, Class of 2024

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Are you using the plastic bottle recycling containers? Are you recycling paper in the classrooms? Are you printing only what is necessary? NCHS asks that you do your part to help protect our environment. If you are interested in joining the Recycling Club, please email Mrs. Kollbaum at skollbau@nashville-k12.org. The Club has been floundering* some, and we'd like to revitalize it, but we need your student involvement. #saveyourworld #nchscares #whatwedomatters #hornetpride #recycle

On Friday, October 22, 2021 the Kindness Club will be sponsoring a “Tailgate for Cancer” before the football game against the West Frankfort Redbirds. The Kindness Club is inviting organizations and clubs to tailgate during the event and sell items of food or drink. The cost to enter your car or tent is $15. The fire department will be present so open flames will be allowed. All proceeds from admission will be donated to local cancer survivors and fighters. If your club or organization is interested in participating, contact Mrs. Jen Maschhoff.

Tell your friends to come hangout and enjoy some food and drinks before the game. We hope you come out to the tailgate to support those battling cancer and to cheer on the Hornet football team.

By Hazel Konkel, Class of 2021

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Eduardo Garibay is the newest NCHS foreign exchange student. Eduardo comes to Nashville from the Mexican state of Coahuila in the northern region of Mexico. Eduardo is a sophomore this year. He felt that becoming a foreign exchange student was a good opportunity to meet new people, visit new places, and learn another language. The biggest adjustment Eduardo has had to make since moving to America was separation from his family. Eduardo noticed that the biggest difference between NCHS and his school in Mexico was the wide variety of sports at NCHS. In Eduardo’s school in Mexico, they do not have volleyball, football, cross country, or baseball. Eduardo said that basketball was the most popular sport at his school. Eduardo took advantage of the wide selection of sports at NCHS and is playing as a kicker on the football team. I wondered if he played any sports in Mexico, and he said that he would play baseball with a club outside of school. The most enjoyable things in America so far for Eduardo have been meeting new people, visiting different towns, and playing football. So far, Eduardo has visited places like St. Louis and Mount Vernon. While Eduardo did not get to do much at these places, he still enjoyed his time. I was very curious to see how he felt about the food here in America. Eduardo finds the food in America delicious and has visited many restaurants in the surrounding area. Eduardo will be heading back to his home in Mexico at the end of this year. I hope Eduardo enjoys his stay in America and goes back to Mexico with many wonderful stories to tell his family and friends at home.

By Stephen Wilson, Class of 2022

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Mr. and Mrs. Legs is a competition that has long been a tradition at NCHS during Homecoming Week Festivities. Participating students have a photo of their legs anonymously taken: some pose with their muscles tightened and others jazz up their photos with snazzy socks and crocs. The NCHS students, staff, and faculty then can vote for their favorite pair of legs by placing money in the appropriate jar during the lunch periods of Homecoming Week. This event is sponsored by the Student Council and is used for events throughout the school year.

So, I ask again...HAVE YOU VOTED?

The National Poetry Month Art Contest is open to all high school students in grades 9 - 12. The winning student will be featured on poets.org and will receive $1,000 in cash and other prizes.

Deadline for submission: November 15, 2021

Click the image to the right to visit the website for more information about the art contest.

Every year the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation hosts a writing contest for high school students. This year the contest topic is: describe and analyze an act of political courage by the US elected official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK's birth. The top 25 students in the National Contests receive monetary awards: $10,000 (first place), $3,000 (second place), $1,000 each (five finalists), and $100 each (eight semifinalists).

Deadline for submission: January 14, 2022

Click the image to the left to visit the website for more information about the writing contest.

On September 25, NCHS students donated their time to work at the 12th Annual Angel for Autism 5K. This event raises money to help build and replenish sensory rooms for children with neurological disabilities in Southern Illinois. Students helped set up, register walkers and runners, guide people safely along the race route, and clean up the event.

Any NCHS student can participate as a volunteer for this event. If you're interested in helping next year, keep your ears open next fall for information, or visit Mrs. Goostree in Room 36.

SEMO IS HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE FOR ART & MEDIA STUDENTS!

Interested students are encouraged to join us on campus to see what SEMO and the Holland College of Arts & Media have to offer!

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 6:30 - 9 p.m.

The open house includes dinner, an academic expo, the opportunity to mingle with faculty, staff, and students, and attendees even get to check out the final dress rehearsal of Guys and Dolls!

If you are interested in registering for and attending this upcoming Open House, click this link.