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Last Stop, ACES State Competition

Congratulations to Lexi Welte on a great competitive season with ACES. After winning both the Regional and Sectional, Lexi placed 11th in the State in Computer Science. Way to go, Lexi!

Photo Credit: Mr. Miller // Image Credit: Google Images

Drafting Team Competes at IDEA State!

NCHS Drafting Team members Sean Abernathy and Mary Hentges competed at IDEA State on April 5. Congratuations to Mary for her Third Place finish!

Mary (above) is focused on Architectural Board while Sean (below) works on 3D CAD Modeling.

Photo Credit: Mr. Kell

Olympiad Competes in Brain Games

NCHS took two teams to Rend Lake College on March 27, 2025 to compete in the Regional Brain Games competition. The team consisting of Lucas Dunn, Evan Eberhart, Lily Emge, and Mary Hentges earned 2nd place! The other team was Griffin Bochantin, Carly Kasten, Lexi Welte, and Scarlet Konkel. The two teams got to work together on the Transformer portion of the day, which everyone agreed was a lot of fun!

Autobots...Roll Out.

Lexi, Scarlet, Lucas, Evan, Mary, Griffin, Carly, and Lily 'transformed' the experience at their Brain Games regional.

Mary, Lily, Lucas, and Evan proudly show off their Mike Wazowski creation (above), while Olaf, designed by Griffin, Scarlet, Carly, and Lexi looks ready for a hug.

Congratulations to Lucas, Evan, Lily, and Mary for earning 2nd Place!

Photo Credit: Mrs. Spenner

NCHS Student Recognized as FFA State Proficiency Winner

Therese Herrmann was selected as the Illinois FFA Proficiency Winner in Outdoor Recreation for the partnership she is involved in with her parents at their Agri-Entertainment business called Country Kids Pumpkin Patch. Therese Herrmann is a member of the Nashville FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA.

Therese Herrmann was selected as the District 5 Winner by a committee of agriculture industry representatives and teachers knowledgeable in this work-based area. Therese Herrmann is the daughter of Charlene and Carl Herrmann from Hoyleton, Illinois.

Receiving this honor now makes Therese Herrmann eligible to compete in the National Awards Selection process this summer. Therese Herrmann was previously chosen as the Chapter, Section, and District awardee is this area.

Illinois FFA recognizes students in forty-eight different areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic achievement may be considered for this award. SAEs allow students to learn by doing by either owning and operating an agricultural business, working or serving an internship at an agriculture-based business or conducting an agriculture-based scientific experiment and reporting results.

Therese Herrmann will receive recognition on stage at the Illinois Association FFA State Convention this June for her accomplishments. Congratulations, Therese!

Article by Jayla Ledford, FFA Reporter

NCHS Drama Club Presents "Trial of the Wicked Witch"

On March 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, NCHS Drama presented an interactive performance. As the characters of our favorite childrens stories came to life to decide the fate of the Wicked Witch, the audience had the chance to choose "who dun it." Great work, NCHS Drama Department!

The Evil Stepmother (Addison Browne) defends Wicked Witch (Jaylen Jones) during her trial.

The Three Little Pigs Benny (Kaylee Mattingly), Jenny (Becca Lane), and Denny (Jordyn Guinzy) keep the courtroom in line... most of the time.

Fairy Godmother (Trinity Engelmann) presides over the trial.

Prosecutor Red Riding Hood (Kaitlynn Whaley) grills Big Bad Wolf (Joey Shopinski) and Rapunzel (Olivia Ingram).

Hansel (Anna Carr) and Gretel (Angel Rojek) tell their side of the story to the courtroom, which was the audience.

Evil Step Mother (Addison Browne) cross examines princess Sleeping Beauty (Addie Harre) and Snow White (Eva-Maria Pauthner).

Photo Credit: Caleb Harre

NCHS Students Participate in Welding Competition

NCHS Students participated in the annual Welding Competition at Kaskaskia College on Friday, February 28. Mr. Kell gives the students who participated much credit. "The kids sacrificed their own time to practice for the event, and I'm sure they enjoyed the experience."

NCHS students were 5 of the 50 students who participated in this year's competition. Mr. Kell says he has already had several students express their desire to participate next year, so he expects NCHS to do even better.

This year's participants were Gunnar Lanham, Brock Schuessler, Anna Bauza, Jaymie Koelling, and Nolen Bauza. Congratulations to Anna for placing 16th out of 50; the highest finisher for Nashville.

Photo Credit: Mr. Kell

FCA Guest Speaker Inspires NCHS Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently hosted Pastor Hal Santos. Pastor Hal was born in the hills of West Virginia and was raised in Cleveland, Ohio with two older brothers. Hal has utilized his love for wrestling and football as an evangelistic outreach to the communities in which he has served over the years. He has coached high school football in Louisiana, Georgia, and Illinois. His continued love for God and football has opened doors for him to share in several college and pro football chapels. He has spoken at LSU, and McKendree University, as well as other colleges in Texas and Illinois. At the professional level, Pastor Hal has delivered messages to the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Bucs, Seattle Seahawks, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, New York Jets.

Hal has over 40 years of invaluable leadership experience in pastoring, consulting and coaching in a variety of environments including churches, non-profits, and businesses. Hal has provided leadership coaching for corporate, law enforcement, church, and sports organization leaders. His unique wisdom has been instrumental in helping many organizations navigate through staff changes and restructuring. Thank you for delivering you uplifting message to the athletes at NCHS.

FCA Students listen to uplifting advice from Pastor Hal Santos.

Photo Credit: Mrs. Bergmann

NCHS Drama Club is Preparing for a Trial

Drama Club members are hard at work on the Spring production: "Trial of the Wicked Witch." This interactive production asks the audience to serve as the jury and decide the outcome. What can you expect from this production? According to the synopsis, "The Wicked Witch has finally been caught and hauled into the Court of Once Upon a Time to stand trial. She's accused of casting a spell on Sleeping Beauty, attempting to poison Snow White, kidnapping Rapunzel, and trying to eat Hansel. Red Riding Hood heads up the prosecution with the Evil Stepmother of Cinderella fame serving as the defense attorney. The Three Little Pigs act as bailiffs, while Jack the Giant Killer is the guard. The judge? None other than the Fairy Godmother. The Wicked Witch's alleged victims are witnesses for the prosecution, along with the ever-popular Prince Charming. However, rigorous cross-examinations by the Evil Stepmother poke holes in many of their stories. Not to be outdone, Red has a field day tearing up the testimony of the witnesses for the defense who include the Gingerbread Man, Rumpelstiltskin, the ugly stepsisters, and the most dangerous of all, the Big Bad Wolf. The "Trial of the Wicked Witch" is a fresh, sassy take on the old folk tales, turning them on their heads."

You can see this entertaining production on March 21 and March 22 and 6:00 p.m. or March 23 at 4:00 p.m. Get your tickets TODAY!

Photo Credit: Google Images // Synopsis: Eldridge Plays and Musicals

Lexi Welte ACES Competition

Congratulations to Lexi Welte for winning FIRST PLACE at the ACES Sectional in Computer Science. Lexi also had the third highest score in Physics for the day.

Lexi now advances to ACES State in April at Eastern Illinois University.

Photo Credit: Mr. Miller

Drafting Team Advances to State

The Drafting Team had a strong showing in its Regional Competition held at Kaskaskia College on Friday, February 28. First and second place finishers qualified for the State Competition to be held at ISU in Bloomington on April 12, 2025.

First Place:

Brynn Stiegman - Architecture 3D

Mary Hentges - Architecture Board

Sean Abernathy - 3D Modeling

Second Place:

Logan Roesener - Architecture Board

Calvin Endres - Architecture 3D

Third Place:

Karlie Stein - Intro Board

Brock Schuessler - Intro AutoCAD

Evan Eberhart - Architecture 3D

Drafting students who competed on February 28th were (front row): Aden Wisely, Matt Bielong, Evan Everhart, Brynn Stiegman, Mary Hentges, Calvin Endres, Karlie Stein, and Bennett Witte, Back row: Brock Schuessler, Sean Abernathy, Logan Roesner, Ramon Santiago, and Bennett Pinski.

Photo Credit: Mr. Kell

NCHS Celebrates FFA Week

The Nashville FFA Chapter will celebrate National FFA Week, February 18-21st. More than a million members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members have a passion for agriculture. Designated as National FFA Week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday is FFA Week, and runs from Saturday to Saturday. FFA Week gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their school and community learn about FFA and agricultural education. As a part of National FFA Week, Nashville FFA members are planning some special events. Some of the fun activities include guess the music contests, Greenhand initiation, driving tractors to school, the annual cookout, dress-up days like Redneck v. Farmer, Country day, Ag day and FFA day and a morning trivia that includes the entire school. These events get everybody in the chapter involved and is always a very exciting week that people look forward to all year round. To show appreciation for support throughout the year, members will serve the entire NCHS faculty and staff lunch on the Wednesday of FFA Week.

By: Jayla Ledford, Chapter Reporter

To kick off FFA Week, Mayor Kolweier visits the Nashville FFA Officers to sign the Official National FFA Week Proclamation. Pictured (l to r) front row: Grace Tolliver, Jayla Ledford, Mary Hentges, Maliah Riechmann, Mayor Raymond Kolweier, Sarah Hentges, Parker Ebert, Clara Kozuszek, and Ethan Malone. Back Rom: (l to r): Ellie Newcomb, Kylie Valdevia, Gwen Niedblaski, Rylee Habbe, Layla Watts, Matthew Hentges, Nolen Bauza, and Andrew Lamcyzk

Photo Credit: Jayla Ledford

Math Teams Brings Home Some Impressive Hardware

The NCHS Math Team competed in the 2A Division at the ICTM Regionals Competition at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Coach Bobby Markotay expressed, "I am proud of every one of these students who competed." NCHS students did well in the competition.

Addie Harre placed first individually in the Algebra I Written event out of all freshmen.

Karlie Stein and Jacob Kula tied for second place individually in the Geometry Written event out of all sophomores.

Karlie Stein, Jacob Kula, and Rachael Staley placed second as a team in the Geometry Written event.

Addie Harre, Andi Gale, Karlie Stein, Jacob Kula, and Rachael Staley placed second in the Freshman Sophomore Eight Person Team event.

Karlie Stein and Jacob Kula placed first in the Freshmea Sophomore Two Person Team event.

Jaden Chen and Peirson Krewinghaus placed second in the Junior Senior Two Person Team event.

Jaylen Jones, Andi Gale, Addie Harre, Jacob Kula, Karlie Stein, Rachael Staley, Peirson Krewinghaus, and Jaden Chen

Photo Credit: Mr. Markotay

Varsity Scholar Bowl Competes in Conference Tournament

Varsity Scholar Bowl competed in their Conference tournament on Tuesday, February 11. The team missed finals by just one toss-up in overtime of the last round robin match. Though the team didn't advance, Griffin Bochantin earned 2nd place in the Mississippi Division for total toss-ups answered with a total of 21.

Jaylen Jones, Chloe Maschhoff, Griffin Bochantin, Ethan SanJuan, and Trinity Engelmann work together to respond to moderator questions.

Arabella Alfeldt, Pierson Krewinghaus, Griffin Bochantin, Chloe Maschhoff, and Jaylen Jones.

Congratulations to Griffin Bochantin for his 21 correct toss-ups, earning him 2nd place for the Mississippi Division.

Congratulations on your season, Varsity Scholar Bowl!

Row 1: Kaylee Mattingly, Trinity Engelmann, Arabella Alfeldt, Chloe Maschhoff, and Jaylen Jones.

Row 2: Gage Harris, Jaden Chen, Griffin Bochantin, Ethan SanJuan, Pierson Krewinghaus, Ian Laur, and Will Volz.

Photo Credit: Mrs. Spenner

JV Scholar Bowl Competes in Conference Tournament

The JV Scholar Bowl team competed in their Conference tournament on Tuesday, February 4. While the team did not advance to the Championship, Johnathan Bronke was recognized individually.

Rachael Staley, Reise Haselhorst, Iris Kozan, and Jonathan Bronke listen intently to moderator questions.

Congratulations to Johnathan Bronke for his 23 correct toss-ups, earning him 2nd place for the Mississippi Division.

Photo Credit: Mrs. Spenner

Olympiad Dresses for Success

Olympiad members competed in "Brain Games" at Rend Lake College on January 30, 2025. Working in two teams, NCHS students solved critical thinking problems in order to create a final product. Each team scored high enough to advance to the next round of Brain Games in March.

The "Beach Volleyball" team uses their competitive spirit to their advantage.

The "Diving" team strategizes for a winning combination.

Olympiad members Lily Emge, Scarlet Konkel, Lexi Welte, Carly Kasten, Griffin Bochantin, Evan Eberhardt, Lucas Dunn, and Mary Hentges.

Team Beach Volleyball members Lexi Welte, Scarlet Konkel, Griffin Bochantin, and Carly Kasten were awarded Second Place.

Team Diving members Mary Hentges, Lily Emge, Evan Eberhardt, and Lucas Dunn were awarded Third Place.

Photo Credit: Mrs. Spenner

FCA Food, Fellowship and Fun

FCA met on Wednesday, January 29 for a meal of chili, queso and chips, baked potatoes and garlic bread cooked and served by Mrs. Bergmann. Mr. Fark delivered the evening's lesson and then led the group to the gym for dodgeball.

All students are welcome to attend FCA meetings. Stay tuned to daily announcements for the next meeting date and time.

Everyone is practicing their dip, dodge, and duck skills.

A bit of friendly banter by the other side to keep the game interesting.

Photo Credit: Mrs. Bergmann // Image Credit: Google Images

Get Your Tickets NOW for the FFA Pork Steak Dinner

Date: Saturday, February 8

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Nashville High School

Cost: $15.00

See an FFA Member for tickets or contact Mrs. Bond-Ledford today.

Image Credit: Google Images

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