Special Interest
NCHS Students Share the Spirit of the Season in the Holiday Lights Parade
NCHS Boys Basketball was happy to spread Christmas Cheer.
FFA brought that hometown feeling with tractors all aglow.
NCHS Marching Hornets started the parade with festive music to pump up the crowd.
Photo Credits: Mrs. Goostree, Mrs. Bond-Ledford, and Mr. Reeder
Semester Exam Study Sessions Are Coming!
Need a quiet place to study for Semester Exams?
When: Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: NCHS Media Center
Bring a friend to study with or just bring yourself.
Image Credit: Google Images
It's that time of year again! FFA Asks You to Donate for Donuts.
Each third hour teacher has a special box in their room dedicated to a collection for items to be donated to the Women's Center of Southern Illinois. This organization helps provide women and children escaping domestic or sexual abuse to have essential items they need to restart their lives. Be sure to check out the information on these flyers, and bring in your donations today!
Do you or your family members need a fresh look for the Holidays?
Haircuts can be expensive, and Cut Loose and Teaze in Nashville wants you to look your best for the Holidays.
Maybe this doesn't apply to you. Be sure to kindly share this great opportunity with someone who might need it. Let's work together to make our community a better place.
“Home” means something a little different to each of us. Illinois students are invited to explore their visions of home as they create art entries. The contest is open to all Illinois students, including those in public, private, alternative, and home schools. Each age group will have a winner and two runners-up selected. Winners and runners-up will be announced during Arts Education week, and their work will be displayed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The entry chosen as “best of show” will be used on a poster sent to schools to celebrate Arts Education Week.
To learn more about this Art Contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, visit their website.
Image Credit: Google Images
DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked by January 12, 2023.
NCHS Welcomes Mr. Mike Miller
You might have seen or heard a new staff member at NCHS lately…everyone meet Mr. Mike Miller. He's been here since the end of last year, but we want to properly introduce him. Mr. Miller is an NCHS 1987 graduate and previously worked for his family plumbing, heating and cooling business for forty years. He also worked at the Nashville Fire Department for twenty-one years. He has three kids, two grandchildren, ten chickens, and two donkeys. In his free time he likes to play golf, boat, fish, swim and have fun. His first impression of NCHS is that it is a nice and comfortable place to work at, and his favorite thing about NCHS is that he gets to see and talk to everyone every day. Mr. Miller takes care of all things maintenance at NCHS, such as mowing , cleaning, and repairing. If you haven’t seen Mr. Mike Miller yet, be sure to look for him and say hello.
By Vita Bartolotta, Class of 2024
In case you don't know what Mr. Miller looks like, Mr. Witte is happy to point him out to you.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Goostree
Remember All Who Served on November 11
Many of us know someone who has served in the United States Military. Whether that service was during peace time or a time of war, the sacrifice of the men and women who have given their time in service to the nation is honored each year on November 11th.
Why November 11th? Originally known as Armistice Day, this day commemorated the end of hostilities in The Great War (World War I) in 1918. The Armistice went into effect on the 11th day, of the 11th month, at the 11th hour (November 11, at 11:00 a.m.). The United States Congress officially made November 11th a legal holiday in 1938 as a way to promote the importance of peace at a time when war clouds were brewing in Europe again.
In 1954, Congress made a change. World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, and airmen in U.S. history. Additionally, American forces had just concluded their fight in the Korean War. Congress, at the urging of veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." November 11th officially became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
The United States is not alone in commemorating this date. Many countries who were involved in World War I, and the 20th Century wars that followed, observe what they call Armistice Day or Remembrance Day to honor their veterans and memorialize their service. The poppy, a flower associated with World War I through the poem "In Flanders Fields," by Major Joel McCrae, is frequently worn or used to decorate graves.
On Friday, November 11, take a moment to think about the sacrifices men and women of our country have made so that you can have the rights and privileges you enjoy on a daily basis. If you know a friend or family member who is on activity duty or a Veteran, thank them for their service.
Image Credit: Google Images // Video Credit: YouTube
Halloween Fun Facts
The Jack O'Lantern comes from an Irish legend of Stingy Jack.
The most Jack O’Lanterns ever lit at one time is 30,581.
Finding a spider on Halloween night is considered luck.
The fear of Halloween is called Samhainophobia.
The origins of Halloween began 2,000 years ago as part of an ancient Celtic festival.
The Michael Myers’ mask is actually a Captain Kirk mask from Star Trek.
Despite what movies and television have portrayed, a full moon infrequently falls on Halloween
The most popular Halloween song is “The Monster Mash,” by Bobby Pickett and the Crypt Keepers
~Fun Facts gathered by Ethan Malone, '26
Which Halloween favorite would win: "The Monster Mash" or "Thriller," by Michael Jackson? Watch both videos and judge for yourself!
NCHS Faculty and Staff Care About NCHS Students In More Ways Than Learning
Under the guidance and expertise of Nurse Melissa Harriss, NCHS faculty and staff during the 11:30 a.m. teacher institute early dismissal reviewed and practiced life-saving practices, including the proper administration of CPR.
Mr. Browne
Mr. Welte
In addition to practicing CPR, Mrs. Harriss reviewed with the faculty and staff how to use the AED, Automated External Defibrillator, machines (NCHS has four throughout the building) and the proper administration of an epi-pen.
The faculty and staff GREATLY appreciate Mrs. Harriss's dedication to educating them about how to protect the health and safety of every NCHS student. It's imperative that all faculty and staff be prepared to help the students whether they are in the classroom, involved in an extracurricular sports or activity, or on a field trip.
Mrs. White
Mrs. Patton
Mr. Reeder
Mrs. Kollbaum
Mr. Miller practices on an infant, which requires a bit of a different approach while administering CPR.
Mrs. Robinson
Mrs. Griffin
Mrs. Goostree and Mrs. Heggemeier packed up and carried all the CPR practice LITTLE "Andys" and "Annes."
A little Halloween FUN
Photo Credit: Mrs. Kollbaum and Mrs. Goostree
NCHS Blood Drive Is A Tremendous Success
NHS Co-Sponsor Mrs. Patton reports that 165 lives will be saved from the 55 pints of blood donated.
Photo Credit: Emma Grathwohl
Gracie Hoffman is thrilled to be in charge of snacks.
Jill Kuhl is a smiling face at the registration table.
Donor Madison Haege
Donor Noah Miller
Donor Tristan Harrison
Donor Tanner Brooks
Donor Lucas Wojtowicz
Who Are These DISGUISED Students?
Mrs. Kollbaum's classroom had some "disguised" visitors in her classroom on the morning of Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Before 1st Hour Spider Man just sauntered in for a conversation.
During 3rd hour a Bulldog sporting a Wally's sweatshirt just took a seat in the back row.
Did any other classrooms have visitors in disguise to celebrate Red Ribbon Week? If so, we'd love to feature them in the Blue Banner. Send those photos to Mrs. Goostree or Mrs. Kollbaum.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Kollbaum
And fourth hour welcomed a visit from the magical and mysterious "mustachiode" duo.
Change Begins With Us
This tagline "Change Begins With Us" is credited to the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, a newly renovated and state of the art educational experience that opens on November 2, 2022.
NCHS educators, Mrs. Sara Kollbaum and Mrs. Christina Robinson, were able to attend a special Open House tour of portions of the Permanent Exhibition for members of the Museum on Monday, October 24, 2022. They are already organizing a field trip for their seniors to the Museum this spring as possibly some other teachers will as well.
The above bracelet was created by survivor Ben Fainer while he was a prisoner in Blechhammer, a satellite camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This bracelete along with many other artifacts are on display in the Permanent Exhibition. Ben Fainer was a featured guest at NCHS multiple times to share his story and his lessons about life. Sadly, Ben passed away in 2016.
To read more about Ben Fainer, click here or click the image above. You can also read read more about Ben in the 2013 Centralia Sentinel article (featured to the right) that speaks of one of Ben's visits to Nashville High School. The 2013 event was organized by English IV Honors seniors in Mrs. Kollbaum's class.
Photo Credits: Mrs. Kollbaum and stlholocaustmuseum.org
Click on the video above to watch a short introductory video to the Museum.
Holocaust and genocide studies education is an Illinois mandate and has for decades been at the core of the NCHS curriculum thanks to the dedication of a myriad of NCHS educators. NCHS students in history classes, world cultures courses, or some stage of their required English curriculum will be exposed to the necessary study of the effects of the Holocaust and world genocides. NCHS educators consider themselves blessed to have the opportunity to explore this important field of study with the full support of the district.
The new museum features the Permanent Exhibition, the interactive Impact Lab working to develop people as "active allies," and an option to hear from a survivor / family member of a survivor.
NCHS Welcomes Ms. Stacy Cottom
Ms. Stacy Cottom is our newest cook here at NCHS. It was a pleasure to sit down and speak with her. Ms.Cottom is a fellow graduate of NCHS, and she has two girls of her own. She enjoys spending time with her family and going hunting. When asked about her first impression of working here, she said, “It is a very friendly place and overall just a nice place to work.” She looks forward to making good food for the kids. Stop in, NCHS faculty, staff, and students, and give Ms. Cottom a warm welcome if you haven't done so already.
By Haley Rogers, Class of 2023
ALWAYS REMEMBER
A SMILE
IS A
UNIVERSAL
WELCOME.
~ Max Eastman
Photo Credit: Haley Rogers, Class of 2023
Class of 2023 DAR and SAR Award Winners Announced
Jill Kuhl and Garrett Williamson have been awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Awards. Jill and Garrett were chosen for this honorary award based on their ability to demonstrate the following characteristics:
DEPENDABILITY: truthfulness, honesty, punctuality
SERVICE: cooperation, helpfulness, responsibility
LEADERSHIP: personality, self-control, initiative
PATRIOTISM: unselfish loyalty to American ideals
Congratulations on your awards, Jill and Garrett!
Photo Credit: Mrs. Goostree
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Illinois State Scholars!
Valerie Combs
Savannah Downey
Emma Eberhart
Daci Finke
Noah Frederking
Paige Greten
Abby Kessler
Jill Kuhl
Hope Liszewski
Paityn Matecki
Kris May
Lauren Rapp
Reese Varel
Sophia White
Garrett Williamson
The State Scholar Program recognizes students attending approved high schools for outstanding academic achievement. State scholar designation provides honorary recognition with no monetary award. Approximately the top ten percent of graduates from approved high schools are announced as State Scholars each year.
To be eligible for the Illinois State Scholar Award, students must:
Take the ACT or SAT between August 1 and June 30 (by the end of the third semester before high school graduation).
Perform in the top one-half of your high school class at the end of the third semester prior to graduation, and/or score at or above the 95th percentile on the ACT or SAT.
Graduate from high school during the academic year in which you were selected as a State Scholar.
Image Credit: Google Images
Let's Celebrate Red Ribbon Week Together!
Dates: Monday, October 24 through Friday, October 28
Theme for 2022: “ My Future is Bright, No Drugs In Sight”
Dress-up Day Themes:
Monday: Crazy Hair and Sock Day to prove “It’s Crazy To Do Drugs”
Tuesday: Disguise Day because “Drugs Can’t Find Me”
Wednesday: Show us your “Future is Bright, No Drugs in Sight!” and wear NEON
Thursday: "Knock Out Drugs, Wear All Red”
Friday: Wear Jerseys or School Spirit Wear to “Team Up Against Drugs”
Image credit: Google Images
What's Going On at NCHS?
Visit the NCHS Website and Find Out!
If you miss announcements during first or sixth hour, you can always access the latest information on our great school website. If you haven't been there lately, click the image to the right and visit the "Announcements" tab.
Be sure to contact Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Price in the Main Office for questions regarding the announcements.
New Feature on the NCHS Website
Students from Mrs. Heggemeier's Webpage and Yearbook class have been working hard to make a lot of memories for us. Many of those images have been added to a photo gallery feature on our school website. If you haven't been there lately, click the image to the right and visit the "NCHS Photos" tab. Be sure to check back frequently for updated photo galleries.
Coming Soon for NCHS Students, Staff, and Parents: A Mobile App for NCHS. Be on the lookout for details!
Image Credit: Google Images
“Before you are a LEADER, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a LEADER, success is all about growing others.”
~ Jack Welch
Honor Society Blood Drive
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: North Gym
Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter NashvilleHS to schedule your appointment.
If you have any questions, see Mrs. Maschhoff in the Guidance Office or Mrs. Patton in Room 35.
Image Credit: Google Images
SEE YOU AT THE POLE
NCHS students gathered on September 28, 2022 to join in prayer.
See You at the Pole™ is a global movement of prayer which is student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led. It revolves around students praying together on the fourth Wednesday in September, usually before school and usually at the school's flag pole. It involves student in elementary schools, middle/junior high schools, high schools, and colleges/universities across the globe. Adults often pray in support of the students on campus by gathering nearby, at their places of work or worship, or at city halls.
Source: www.syatp.com
Reese Varel Crowned 2022 Homecoming Queen
Photo Credit: Ruby Konkel
The moment that Reese and Aidan heard the announcement. Don't you just love the expressions on their faces!!!
"Although it sounds cliché, becoming homecoming queen is such an honor. Every year, I was always thrilled to be voted as a candidate, so becoming queen my senior year was unreal. I was genuinely shocked when I heard my name come across the speaker. At first I questioned if that was really my name, but then realization hit me and I was so excited. Not only was I ecstatic, but my escort, Aidan, and every other candidate and escort was genuinely happy for me. Since becoming queen, I have received an overwhelming amount of love and congratulations from the whole community. My family, friends, classmates, and teachers have always been there for me, and I am so grateful for all of their endless support. I loved being a part of the whole experience with my best friends, and I will never forget that night. "
~ Queen Reese Varel
Image and Play Synopsis Credit: Stone Soup Shakespeare
FREE EVENT DETAILS
When: Tuesday, September 27
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Nashville Memorial Park
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and don't forget to pack snacks and drinks!
Shakespeare is Coming to a Park Near You
Great opportunities never stop for students and staff of NCHS. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 27, at 6:00 p.m. That's when you and your friends can enjoy a free show of A Midsummer Night's Dream performed by the talented actors of Stone Soup Shakespeare.
If you have never heard of this play, Stone Soup Shakespeare has created this great plot overview to convince you that everyone CAN understand Shakespeare:
"In Athens a wedding (between Duke, Theseus, and Hippolyta) is about to occur and a group of craftsmen (Bottom, Flute, Snout, Snug and Quince) want to be the evening’s entertainment. They plot and plan and rehearse a play in the woods. Meanwhile teens Hermia and Lysander are super in love, only Hermia’s Dad, Egeus, is not into it. He wants Hermia to marry Demetrius, who has agreed (even though he used to have a thing with Hermia’s BFF, Helena). Hermia and Lysander decide to run away through the woods. Helena (who is still way into Demetrius), tells Demetrius. He follows Hermia and Lysander…Helena follows him. Little do they all know that in the woods the Fairy King (Oberon) and Queen (Titania) are having a spat. Oberon decides to trick Titania into falling in love with some rando, and while plotting with Puck (kinda the fairy land’s court jester) to do so, he spies the teens. He tells Puck to use this love herb to get Demetrius to fall back in love with Helena…only Puck puts the herb on Lysander’s eyes. Lysander see Helena and starts wooing her. Puck tries to fix it and this time gets Demetrius’ eyes; now both guys are into Helena and Hermia is really not ok with this…neither is Helena tbh. Oh, but Oberon’s plan with Titania; Puck turns Bottom (one of the town actors) into a donkey. Titania totally falls for him. When Oberon has finally had enough of all this mischief, he tells Puck to undo all the spells. When Bottom comes too he’s not sure if what happened happened…actually no one is. But hey, everyone’s happy in the end because Bottom and friends get to put on a play, and it is fire!"
A Special HOMECOMING Experience
Homecoming is an exciting week for all students to make memories and have fun with friends and peers. And for these three young ladies voted Homecoming attendants for their respective classes, it holds a special place.
Take a moment and read their heartfelt responses to the question:
"What does it mean to you to be selected as your class Homecoming attendant?"
Lucy Walters, Austi Gale, and Sailor Gutzler-Dlubala
Photo Credit: Mrs. Kollbaum
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Junior Lucy Walters: "Though the voting results were announced some time ago, I still cannot believe I was chosen to be the Junior Class Homecoming Attendant. This opportunity means so much to me for many reasons. First of all, my mom had been a candidate in high school every year but never the attendant. So, for me, getting enough votes to even be put on the ballot and then winning brings so much excitement to me and my mom. I remember going to football games during elementary and middle school just to run around with my friends, but once it was homecoming, I made sure to watch the coronation. My dream was to be like those girls walking across the field in a crown, and this year I get to fulfill that dream. I am shocked, thrilled, and also nervous but ready to have a fun and memorable time this homecoming."
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Freshman Austi Gale: "What it means to be the freshman attendant in my personal opinion is that my peers and I have a healthy relationship, and we enjoy each other's presence. I love that I am meeting so many new people at such a fast rate since I became a freshman. I am making tons of friends and learning new things about each and every one of them. To be the freshman attendant means that all the new relationships that have been formed in the past 5-6 weeks between me and my peers are going well, and I hope that it continues to be that way. I am super excited to have this new experience being in a parade waving like a princess, and I hope that I don't fall while walking on the football field."
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Sophomore Sailor Gutzler-Dlubala: "I am honored that my class selected me as their Homecoming attendant. I feel like I am able to represent my class by being kind to others and being respectful of others."
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Congratulations, ladies. Enjoy the experience. Wave like a princess. Hold your crowned heads high. Smile at your friends, classmates, and family. Everyone will be smiling and waving at you.
The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest is now open for all 9 - 12th grade students. All you need to know to compete in this writing contest is shared below and in the link that is accessible by clicking here and on the image to the right.
TOPIC: Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. Essays must be the original work of the student. Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
LENGTH: Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
DEADLINE: The contest deadline is January 13, 2023.
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS:
First-place: $10,000
Second-place: $3,000
Five Finalists: $1,000 each
Eight Semi-finalists: $100 each
Image Credit: Google Images
Free Tutoring at NCHS
NCHS offers FREE weekly tutoring.
Not quite content with where you midterm grades are? Need a little extra help in a specific subject? Need to make up a test or quiz from an excused absence, but you don't have a study hall? Well, good news! Mr. Markotay hosts after school tutoring in all subjects from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday in the Media Center. Students can use this time for one-on-one tutoring in any subjects that they are having difficulties or just need a little support. Students can also make up quizzes and/or tests (as arranged by teachers) during this time as well.
Take advantage of this FREE opportunity.
Image Credit: Google Images
HONORING THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF 9/11
Twenty-one years ago on 9/11/01 America was attacked, and innocent peoples' lives were altered forever. Americans lost their lives, and Americans still mourn the loss of those lives. Today we at NCHS honor those who lost their lives in the towers of the World Trade Center, on the hijacked airplanes, at the Pentagon, and amidst the rubble of all the affected areas by remembering and vowing to always remember. Please consider offering up a moment of silence again today throughout your school day.
The image above shows the Tower of Voices in Shanksville, PA, which serves as both a visual and audible reminder of the heroism of the forty passengers and the crew of United Flight 93. The 93 foot tall tower contains 40 wind chimes...one for each passenger and crew member who died bravely fighting back.
~ Statues: The People They Salute (followable on Facebook)
You can visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum website by clicking the image ABOVE.
Photo Credit: Facebook
Rest in Peace by Frederic and Mary Anne Brussat
I am a World Trade Center tower, standing tall in the clear blue sky, feeling a violent blow in my side, and
I am a towering inferno of pain and suffering imploding upon myself and collapsing to the ground.
May I rest in peace.
I am a terrified passenger on a hijacked airplane not knowing where we are going or that I am riding on fuel tanks that will be instruments of death, and
I am a worker arriving at my office not knowing that in just a moment my future will be obliterated.
May I rest in peace.
I am a pigeon in the plaza between the two towers eating crumbs from someone’s breakfast when fire rains down on me from the skies, and
I am a bed of flowers admired daily by thousands of tourists now buried under five stories of rubble.
May I rest in peace.
I am a firefighter sent into dark corridors of smoke and debris on a mission of mercy only to have it collapse around me, and
I am a rescue worker risking my life to save lives who is very aware that I may not make it out alive.
May I rest in peace.
I am a survivor who has fled down the stairs and out of the building to safety who knows that nothing will ever be the same in my soul again, and
I am a doctor in a hospital treating patients burned from head to toe who knows that these horrible images will remain in my mind forever.
May I know peace.
I am a tourist in Times Square looking up at the giant TV screens thinking I’m seeing a disaster movie as I watch the Twin Towers crash to the ground, and
I am a New York woman sending e-mails to friends and family letting them know that I am safe.
May I know peace.
I am a piece of paper that was on someone’s desk this morning and now I’m debris scattered by the wind across lower Manhattan, and
I am a stone in the graveyard at Trinity Church covered with soot from the buildings that once stood proudly above me, death meeting death.
May I rest in peace.
I am a dog sniffing in the rubble for signs of life, doing my best to be of service, and
I am a blood donor waiting in line to make a simple but very needed contribution for the victims.
May I know peace.
I am a resident in an apartment in downtown New York who has been forced to evacuate my home, and
I am a resident in an apartment uptown who has walked 100 blocks home in a stream of other refugees.
May I know peace.
I am a family member who has just learned that someone I love has died, and
I am a pastor who must comfort someone who has suffered a heart-breaking loss.
May I know peace.
I am a loyal American who feels violated and vows to stand behind any military action it takes to wipe terrorists off the face of the earth, and
I am a loyal American who feels violated and worries that people who look and sound like me are all going to be blamed for this tragedy.
May I know peace.
I am a frightened city dweller who wonders whether I’ll ever feel safe in a skyscraper again, and
I am a pilot who wonders whether there will ever be a way to make the skies truly safe.
May I know peace.
I am the owner of a small store with five employees that has been put out of business by this tragedy, and
I am an executive in a multinational corporation who is concerned about the cost of doing business in a terrorized world.
May I know peace.
I am a visitor to New York City who purchases postcards of the World Trade Center Twin Towers that are no more, and
I am a television reporter trying to put into words the terrible things I have seen.
May I know peace.
I am a boy in New Jersey waiting for a father who will never come home, and
I am a boy in a faraway country rejoicing in the streets of my village because someone has hurt the hated Americans.
May I know peace.
I am a general talking into the microphones about how we must stop the terrorist cowards who have perpetrated this heinous crime, and
I am an intelligence officer trying to discern how such a thing could have happened on American soil, and
I am a city official trying to find ways to alleviate the suffering of my people.
May I know peace.
I am a terrorist whose hatred for America knows no limit and I am willing to die to prove it, and
I am a terrorist sympathizer standing with all the enemies of American capitalism and imperialism, and
I am a master strategist for a terrorist group who planned this abomination.
My heart is not yet capable of openness, tolerance, and loving.
May I know peace.
I am a citizen of the world glued to my television set, fighting back my rage and despair at these horrible events, and
I am a person of faith struggling to forgive the unforgivable, praying for the consolation of those who have lost loved ones, calling upon the merciful beneficence of God/Lord/Allah/Spirit/Higher Power.
May I know peace.
I am a child of God who believes that we are all children of God and we are all part of one another.
May we all know peace.
Click this LINK to learn more about the authors and the intentions of the poem.
Source: claremont-courier.com
NCHS HOMECOMING CANDIDATES
ATTENTION NCHS Students... this Friday, September 9, 2022 during fourth hour you will get the opportunity to vote for the Homecoming attendant for your class and the 2022 Homecoming Queen. Each candidate is pictured below with her friends and fellow candidates.
FRESHMAN ATTENDANT CANDIDATES
Row 1: Austi Gale, Payton Basden, Arabella Alfeldt; Row 2: Lily Emge, Emma Behrmann, Brynn Stiegman, Tessa Bergmann
SOPHOMORE ATTENDANT CANDIDATES
Row 1: Cheyenne Harris, Raelynn Pieszchalski, Sailor Gutzler-Dlubala; Row 2: Addison Stambaugh, Avery Reeder, Scarlet Konkel, Mia Vogt
JUNIOR ATTENDANT CANDIDATES
Row 1: Shelby Thorson, Abby Knepp; Row 2: Makenzy Pedtke, Emma Alli, Lucy Walters, Lilly Redman; AND Tailer Pelczynski
SENIOR QUEEN CANDIDATES
Bobbie Matlock, Faith Frerker, Lauren Rapp, Korbi Rhine, Reese Varel
HOMECOMING 2022
A NIGHT ON OLYMPUS
How is the planning going for the HOMECOMING dress up days? Are you brainstorming ideas with your friends? Thinking about how you can be a part of the fun activities?
Monday: Mythical Monday / Golden Gods (dress as characters from myths or wear all gold)
Tuesday: Toga Tuesday / Tourist Tuesday
Wednesday: Warm Up Wednesday (dress like you're warming up for the Olympics--track suits, sweat bands, etc.)
Thursday: Greek Life Day (Wear Fraternity / Sorority attire)
Friday: Spirit Day / Color Day (Wear your class shirt)
FRIENDLY REMINDER: DRESS CODE APPLIES ON ALL DAYS
HOMECOMING IS A TIME FOR...
...TRYING NEW THINGS...
...HAVING FUN...
...SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS...
...MAKING MEMORIES...
Are you interested in attending the NCHS HOMECOMING DANCE?
Listen for announcements in the next week or so concerning guest permission slips and tickets that will go on sale in the Main Office.
College Board Recognition
The College Board offers a recognition program called the National Recognition Program, which allows students who demonstrate exemplary performance on the PSAT / NMSQT to be specially recognized in different categories.
NCHS is pleased to share that three seniors have been awarded special recognition and have received the National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA).
Please be sure to congratulate the following three seniors.
Paige Greten
Garrett Williamson
Kade Kasban
Photo Credit: Mrs. Kollbaum
Homecoming Is On Its Way
Homecoming will be here before we know it!! While you're busy organizing your outfits and accessories for the BIG days, the Stingers are prepping too.
Monday: Mythical Monday / Golden Gods (dress as characters from myths or wear all gold)
Tuesday: Toga Tuesday / Tourist Tuesday
Wednesday: Warm Up Wednesday (dress like you're warming up for the Olympics--track suits, sweat bands, etc.)
Thursday: Greek Life Day (Wear Fraternity / Sorority attire)
Friday: Spirit Day / Color Day (Wear your class shirt)
FRIENDLY REMINDER: DRESS CODE APPLIES ON ALL DAYS
Stingers.movBe sure to follow us on TikTok! @nchs.stingers
Video Credit: Facebook
The Volleyball Hornettes (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) suffered their first losses to Breese Central on Tuesday, 8/30/22, but these AWESOME HORNET FANS and fellow Hornettes (exception Kaden Linkey) know that one loss doesn't change a thing. It's just a small setback and from it...growth will occur.
Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Photo Credit: Austi Gale and Lily Tejada
FFA Members attended the Farmyard Follies at the DuQuoin State Fair on Monday, 8/29/22. It looks like Olivia Taft, Lily Emge, and Lily Tejada were up to their own "follies." (Note: That's Maliah Riechmann's hand.)
Hornet Fans are the BEST, and the Blue Banner WANTS everyone to hear and see it. Sometimes the fans come dressed in school-issued uniforms like below, AND sometimes the fans have to be a little more creative as evidenced to the right.
Hanley Presswood and Peyton Maschhoff
Evan Kroeger, Maddox Ritzel, and Andy Goforth
Don't worry...to be a AWESOME HORNET FAN you don't have to go as all out as Connor Cameron and Rylan Hammer and remove your shirt. We don't want to make this weird!!!!
* REMEMBER *
NCHS dominates in athletics, but we also excel in many other competitions...music, math, drama, academic challenges, and FFA just to name a few.
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
AWESOME HORNET FANS don't just show up on a field, a court, or a course. We're EVERYWHERE!
Photo Credit: Mrs. Kollbaum, Connor Cameron, Facebook
Addison Browne and Emma Williamson
Letters About Literature in Illinois
WRITING CONTEST
Have you ever read a book? Written a Letter? If so, this writing contest might be of interest.
Letters About Literature in Illinois is a statewide reading and writing promotion. Students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to read a book of their choice, reflect on it, and write a personal letter to its author explaining the impact this work had on them.
Students can enter individually or through Nashville High School. As high schoolers, you will complete in Level III - Grades 9 - 12.
One winning letter is selected per Level. Winners receive a cash prize and a plaque from the Illinois Secretary of State. Teachers of the winners receive a certificate and a cash prize for the school to purchase books for the school library. Runners Up from each Level receive certificates.
HOW TO ENTER
Written submissions will be accepted for all ages until the entry deadline of December 15, 2022. Click this link for the entry form and attach a completed entry form to your entry and send via US Mail or email as explained below.
Mail to:
Letters About Literature
Competition Level (Indicate Level 3 on the envelope)
Illinois Center for the Book
300 South Second Street
Springfield, IL 62701
EMAIL to:
islcomps@ilsos.gov
*in the subject line include: LAL, Competition Level (3), School Name and City
State winners will be formally announced in May 2023.
Image Credit: Google Images
Please feel free to contact your NCHS English teacher for questions about this contest.
(Below is a screenshot of the contest guidelines.)
