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Chess Club Wants YOU!
Chess Club Wants YOU!
The NCHS Chess Club wants to organize a tournament, and they're seeking people to play whether they are a Chess Club member or not. All are welcome, regardless of their level of experience with the game.
If you would like to learn from another Chess Club member, or practice during Study Hall, talk with Mrs. White for a place to play.
If you have any questions about Chess Club, learning how to play chess, or the upcoming tournament, see Mr. Hagland.
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FFA Finds Success at Section 21 Horse Judging
FFA Finds Success at Section 21 Horse Judging
On November 1, 2024, FFA members participated in the Section 21 Horse Judging Career Development Event held at the Kind Saddle Club in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. During the contest, participants competed in judging four ring halter horses that included mariners, and geldings of different breeds. Participants also judged a ranch pleasure class and a western horsemanship class. In the Section 21 competition, Nashville placed 2nd as a team, Jayla ledford placed 4th as an individual, Quinn Rommelman placed 5th individual, and Rylee Habbe placed 8th individual. FFA members who participated were (l to r): Clara Kozuszek, Jayla Ledford, Rylee Habbe, and Quinn Rommelman.
Article by: Jayla Ledford, FFA Reporter
Photo Credit: Jayla Ledford, FFA Reporter
Lifesavers and Kindness Clubs Host Pumpkin Painting
Lifesavers and Kindness Clubs Host Pumpkin Painting
On Wednesday, October 30, the Lifesavers and Kindness Clubs sponsored a Red Ribbon Week activity of pumpkin decorating. Everyone had a great time painting, snacking, and socializing together. A big shout out to Mrs. Schultz for letting the group use her room and supplies. Be sure to stop by the front entrance and check out all of the great pumpkin designs.
Starting with a solid canvas is a great start for Bailey (above) and Lexy (below).
Jaylen is ready to create her Chowder design.
The Winners! Kaylee Mattingly won Most Artistic, Sailor Gutzler-Dlubala won Most Creative, and Bailey Lingle won Best Halloween Theme. These three took home a $10.00 gift card for Dairy Queen and candy!
Pumpkin ghosts are stealing the show with Raelynn's "Stay Away, Always Tired" pumpkin (above), and Reagan's cowboy ghost (below).
The Great Pumpkin arrived, courtesy of Kaylee. Ian's entry, Gojo, is making a statement.
Mrs. Heggemeier's Frankenstien pumpkin is adorably spooky.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Heggemeier
Hi-Q Competes at SIUC
Hi-Q Competes at SIUC
NCHS Hi-Q members competed at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale on Monday, October 28. They faced off against Cisne. Despite not advancing, the group strengthened their Hi-Q knowlege.
Hi-Q Members strike their "pondering the question" pose (and a solid thumbs up). 2025 Members are Arabella Alfeldt, Jonathan Bronke, Tyler Sundeberg, Pierson Krewinghaus, and Jaylen Jones.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Spenner
Math Team Closes Out Fall Competitive Season
Math Team Closes Out Fall Competitive Season
The final SWIC Math Conference of 2024 took place on Monday, October 28. Mr. Markotay said, "I am proud of all of the math team students for a great fall season for the NCHS Math Team. Go Math Team!"
Award winners in the 2A events were (left to right): Jacob Kula won third place and Karlie Stein won first in the Sophomore individual event. Lily Emge competed as a Senior and placed 8th, while Brynn Stiegman placed 3rd in the Junior individual event.
Team Participants at SWIC were Lily Tejada, Lily Emge, Brynn Stiegman, Ava Kinder, Karlie Stein, and Jacob Kula.
Photo Credit: Mr. Markotay
33 Units of Blood Collected at NHS Fall Blood Drive
33 Units of Blood Collected at NHS Fall Blood Drive
9Thank you to students and staff who were able to donate blood on Tuesday, October 22. The donation of 33 units of blood can make a lifesaving difference for many individuals. If you couldn't give this Fall, there is one more opportunity at NCHS on February 19, 2025. Be on the lookout for information from National Honor Society to get signed up.
Do you have the American Red Cross Blood Donor App? Download it today and track the journey your blood donation takes as it makes its way to help someone in need.
Most students do not want their pictures taken during the process, but Coach Flick was ready to represent with National Honor Society workers Austi and Anessa.
Photo Credit: Austi Gale
Math Team Continues Improving at SWIC Competitions
Math Team Continues Improving at SWIC Competitions
The third SWIC Math Conference of 2024 took place on Monday, October 21. At this conference, students competed in the Individual Non-Calculator Event and the Team Calculator Event.
Award winners in the 2A event were (left to right): Annie Shubert, who placed fifth in the junior individual event, Brynn Stiegman, who placed seventh in the junior individual event, Racheal Staley, who placed eight in the Sophomore Individual Event, and Karlie Stein who placed second in the Sophomore Individual Event.
Team Participants at SWIC were (bottom row): Brynn Stiegman, Lily Emge, Emma Cometto, and Annie Shubert, (middle row) Rachael Staley, Trinity Engelmann, and Jaylen Jones, (back row) Jacob Kula and Karlie Stein.
Photo Credit: Mr. Markotay
A Community of NCHS Student Groups Help Make the Chili Cook-Off a Success
A Community of NCHS Student Groups Help Make the Chili Cook-Off a Success
The weather was just right on Friday, October 18, for chili, hot dogs, and grilled cheese before the Hornets took on DuQuoin. Mulitple student groups participated in everything from providing food, beverages, and entertainment. Thank you to all of our NCHS organizations for donating their time to this fun event.
Cheerleaders Alexis, Eva, Becca, and Alivia took a chili break while (above), Mackenzie, Khloe, Therese, and Hanley sold beverages and Hornet merch (below).
Kylie, Addie, and Austin volunteered for Student Council. Their chili was delicious!
Heather was busy at the Music Booster tent selling Krabby Patty candy and tickets to The Spongebob Musical!
Bennett is a walking advertisement for the Art and Project Paint students. Sweet Minion!
Senior Stingers Sailor, Addison, Claire, Mia, Chloe, and Lainey warm up to perform for the hungry crowd.
Mrs. Heggemeier lets Lila paint a Hornet on her face (above), while Brooklyne adds more art to this young Hornet fan's face (below).
Rae puts the finishing touches on Spiderman's mask (above), while Kaitlynn adds the blue outline to a Hornet (below).
Raelynn concentrates on getting Bennett's Minion just right.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Kollbaum and Mrs. Schultz
Nashville FFA Attends Section 21 Job Interview
On October 10, members of the Nashville FFA Chapter attended the Section 21 Job Interview Career Development Event held at The Maschhoffs. This contest is designed to help members enhance their interviewing skills for obtaining agriculture jobs in the future. Members competing in the event submitted a cover letter and resume prior to the contest. These materials must be based on an agricultural job members are currently capable of obtaining. At the event, members participated in a face to face interview and were required to write a follow-up letter.
Clara Kozuszek (1st place individual JV competition), Jayla Ledford (2nd place individual JV competition), and Sarah Hentges (1st Place individual Varsity competition)
Information and photo provided by Jayla Ledford
Nashville FFA Members Attend the Section 21 Leadership Training
On October 3, Nashville FFA members attended the Section 21 Leadership Training School at Salem Community High School. The purpose of the workshop was to motivate FFA members and encourage leadership while providing an opportunity for members to meet new people from across the section. The event was kicked off with opening ceremonies, a meal, and a few words from Rachel Donoho, Section 21 President. Members were divided into groups and attended power sessions hosted by the Section officers. Other sessions focused on FFA traditions, leadership, and service.
Participating Nashville FFA members: (front row l to r): Abby Cottom, Grace Tolliver, Jayla Ledford, Clara Kozuszek, Anna Bauza, Gwen Niedbalksi, Layla Watts, and Matthew Hentges. (Back row left to right): Maliah Riechmann, Sarah Hentges, Ethan Malone, Hunter Rich (Section 21 Secretary), Parker Ebert, Alexys Spratt, Mary Hentges, and Katie Kurwicki
Information and photo provided by Jayla Ledford
Math Team Continues Improving at SWIC Competitions
Math Team Continues Improving at SWIC Competitions
On Monday, September 30, the NCHS Math Team competed at their second South Western Illinois College Math Conference. At this conference, students competed in the Individual non-calculator event and the team calculator event.
Team Participants at SWIC were Jacob Kula, Annie Shubert, Lily Tejada, and Anessa Bouldrey
Congratulations to Jacob Kula and Annie Shubert. Jacob placed 5th in the Sophomore Individual Non-Calculator Event, and Annie placed 3rd in the Junior Individual Non-Calculator Event.
Photo Credit: Mr. Markotay
FFA Completes Tractor Driving CDE
FFA Completes Tractor Driving CDE
Nobody likes to show off their tractor driving skills more than FFA members! Recently, members from the Nashville FFA Chapter did exactly that when they participated in the Section 21 Tractor Driving CDE. This contest consists of two components: a written test and a skills course. During the written test portion, members answered questions on basic tractor operation and safety. In the second component, members had to drive a tractor through a course while pulling a trailer and practice their backing skills while placing a trailer into a simulated shed. The Nashville FFA Chapter placed 4th at the Section 21 competition with Kelton Roethemeyer as the 7th place individual.
Participants in the CDE Competitive Event were (Pictured left to right): Kelton Roethemeyer, Avery Piasecki, Brock Schuessler, and Aiden Wisely.
Recently, FFA students were perfecting their tractor driving skills in class as they prepared for the Section 21 Tractor Driving CDE. Students performed several simulations with both a tractor and trailer. These students make it look easy.
Rylee Habbe pulls a tractor and trailor into a simulated shed.
Keaton Gene Andrew Lamczyk pulls a tractor and trailer out of a simulated shed.
Anna Bauza backs a tractor and trailer into a simulated shed.
Kelton Roethemeyer is demonstrating the proper way to shift gears.
Friendly Reminder:
When you see farm equipment on the road, slow down and share the road.
Article and Photo Credit: Jayla Ledford, Chapter Reporter
Math Team Kicks Off 2024-2025 Season at SWIC
Math Team Kicks Off 2024-2025 Season at SWIC
On Monday, September 23, Math Team competed in the first of four fall competitions with a trip to South Western Illinois Collete (SWIC). Students competed in two events: an individual event involving a math test without a calculator, and a team event where students split into teams and work together to solve math problems using a calculator.
In the 2A Division, Addison Harre placed fourth in the freshmen individual event. For the Juniors, Jaylen Jones placed sixth, and Ava Kinder placed eighth as individuals. Junior Annie Shubert competed on the senior level and placed eighth. The team of Jaylen Jones, Racheal Staley, and Addison Harre placed third in the team event. What a great way to kick off the season. Go Math Team!
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Math Team members celebrate their awards upon their return to NCHS. Left to right is Ava Kinder, Annie Shubert, Jaylen Jones, Addison Harre, and Rachael Staley
Photo Credit: Mr. Markotay
Who's All In?
Who's All In?
Mr. Haglund and the Chess (Game) Club students met on Thursday, 9/26/24, for a little learning session of a version of poker. They were quick to tell us that no real money was exchanging hands.
The Chess Club has morphed into a Game Club, and these students aren't content with already established games, but they, in fact, make their own games. In their last get together, Pierson invented Uno Flip Chess, which was extremely exciting and fast-paced they shared.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Kollbaum
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month
The NCHS Lifesavers and Kindness Club are teaming up to spread awareness about the importance of taking care of our mental health, and the valuable phone number 988 when a menthal health crisis arises.
A friendly reminder to the person standing behind you: "Tomorrow Needs You."
Ella and Keeghan are ready to sell you a bracelet to remind you to stay. Special thanks to Lifesavers and the Kindness Club for these locker signs (below), too.
Mylah, Lily, and Raelyn (above) and Avery and Khloe (below) remind us to always CHOOSE KINDNESS. We never know what someone else is experiencing.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Heggemeier
Thank You for the Locker Signs!
Thank You for the Locker Signs!
The Kindness Club is busy adding more locker signs every week to give a shoutout to students involved in activities at NCHS. Thank you for your kindness!
Emma (above), Will (below), and Isaac (right) double check the locker numbers to make sure students signs are correct.
PSA from the Kindness Club: Please do not move signs to other people's lockers.
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant."
~Robert Louis Stevens
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Photo Credit: Mrs. Heggemeier
First Priority Club
First Priority Club
In their inaugural year, the First Priority Club at NCHS is seeing great response. They met Tuesday, 9/3/24 and had even more attendees than the first meeting relates sponsor Mrs. Olson.
Junior Becca Lane (above) and senior Evan Eberhart (below) lead a session.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Olson // Image Credit: https://firstpriority.club/
Will it Sink or Swim? It's All in the Design.
Will it Sink or Swim? It's All in the Design.
A little cardboard, duct tape, and a can-do attitude was all students needed on Saturday, August 31 to build and navigate their boats at the Science Club 2nd Annual Boat Regatta.
Which Senior team will have the winning design? Addison, Nori, Mason, Addison, and Trinity (above), or Chloe, Lexi, and Cheyenne (below)?
Griffin, Will, Isaac, and Samuel's "Boats & Bros" is prepared to dominate (above). Meanwhile, Jessie, Bailey, and Bailey are ready for fun with their Alvin and the Chipmunks theme (below). No cheeseballs were harmed in the sailing of this vessel.
Rae, Sailor, Mia, and Avery are working on a water tight design.
This Freshmen entry looks like it's coming along nicely. Great work Ryann, Kelsey, Kinley, Andi, and Estes.
This design needs a little love. We'll trust the process and let Iris, Khloe, Reise, and Lila work.
Jacob, Arabella, and Tierstyn are off to a good group effort (above). Pierson, Ethan, Jaden, and Anna offer moral support to Tyler (below).
The Sophomore team of Camdyn, Alex, Will, Alton, and Mathew are locked in with this sea-worthy vessel.
The moment of truth has arrived. It's go time!
Samuel helps his teammate Isaac prepare to launch.
IMG_7659.MOVClick the video above to watch the exciting launch of the 2nd Annual Science Club Boat Regatta.
Look at that determination on Kinley's face!
Uh oh, Sean! It might be time to swim.
Jessie maneuvers the minefield of sunken boats.
Go, Clara and Karlie!
Marcus is in the zone. Victory is in sight.
Sister verses sister with Chloe and Ella heading to the turn-around.
Jaylen is using sheer will to keep that boat from sinking.
And The WINNERS Are:
FIRST PLACE: The "Top Gun" Team of Parker Ebert, Clara Kozuszek, Karlie Stein, and Chloe Kurwicki
Second Place: The "Purple Minion" Team of Avery Reeder, Sailor Gutzler-Dlubala, Raelynn Pieszchalski, and Mia Vogt
Third Place: The "Black Swan" Team of Addison Browne, Nori Stockon, Trinity Engelmann, Addison Stambaugh, and Mason Wisniewski
Photo credits: Student Participants, Mrs. Kollbaum and Mrs. Maschhoff // Video credit: Mrs. Maschhoff // Image Credit: Adobe Firefly
NCHS FFA Opening Activities
NCHS FFA Opening Activities
The Nashville FFA announces 2024-2025 Chapter Officers: Jayla Ledford, Reporter; Clara Kozuszek, Historian; Anna Bauza, Chaplain; Mary Hentges, Secretary; Ethan Malone, Sentinel; Parker Ebert, Treasurer; Sarah Hentges, Vice President; Maliah Riechmann, President; and Grace Tolliver, Greenhand Advisor.
Farmyard Follies which took place on Monday, August 28 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Several members of the chapter attended to compete in different agricultural-related events.
Photo Credit: Jayla Ledford
FCA Holds First Meeting of the Year
FCA Holds First Meeting of the Year
Sixty-four NCHS students kicked off the first FCA meeting of the year with everyone's favorite: kick ball! It was a blast.
What is FCA? Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization whose meetings focus on devotionals, singing, and playing games for fun. You don't have to be an athlete to join. All are welcome! If you have questions about FCA, please contact the co-sponors Mrs. Bergmann, Mr. Fark, and/or Mr. Witte. Also, be sure to listen to announcements for the next meeting.
Ethan sizes up the serve!
Waiting... waiting... someone kick a ball out there!
Is that Mr. Witte serving the ball?!?
It doesn't matter who won. It matters who had fun. Right?!?!
Image Credit: Mrs. Bergmann
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