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Cody Simpson at Limestone!
By: Felicia Gillan, Reporter
On Wednesday, September 7, 2011,
Limestone was the host to pop singer
Cody Simpson. He sang three songs
and the audience, made up of the
Limestone students, seemed to enjoy
the concert. In fact one student was
caught saying, ―Limestone was lucky
because out of all other schools we
won.‖ This so called ―luck‖ that
Limestone is gaining is also giving
the school a better reputation, which
is important for any school to have.
When asked about their favorite part
of the concert, another student said,
―My favorite part of the concert was
Cody Simpson sings for the LCHS student body.
Photo courtesy of Matti Foiles
Limelight reporter, Sarah Watson, was able to get an exclusive
interview with Cody after the concert. Here is the conversation.
How were you discovered?
I was discovered on
MySpace in 2009 by a famous music producer when
he saw a video of me singing a song I wrote.
Who are your musical role
models?
My musical role models are
Justin Timberlake and
Bruno Mars. I admire their
talent and positive attitudes.
What do you miss most
about everyday life that
you do not get to experience with your career?
I really miss going to a normal school and having a
normal social life.
What do you miss the
most about Australia?
I miss many things such as
surfing and the warm
beaches, but I miss my family the most.
What do you think of the
Peoria area?
I have not seen much of
Peoria, but I think it is a
very nice place.
Which celebrities have you
had the chance to work
with and meet?
I have met Selena Gomez
and Justin Bieber. I have
worked with Flo Rida, Ryan
Tedder from One Republic,
Iyaz, Diggy Simmons, Chris
Brown, and Big Time Rush.
Do you still get nervous
before you perform?
Yes, especially when I have
to perform for smaller
crowds.
Are you working on any
new songs?
Yes, my debut album is
coming out next fall.
What do you think of
Limestone Community
High School?
I have not seen many
American high schools but
Limestone is a fantastic
school. What I really love
about Limestone is the wonderful students and fantastic
teachers.
At the end of the show Cody was
given a Limestone shirt and a photo
collage spelling out his last name.
Limestone can be assured that Cody
Simpson appreciates the effort and
enthusiasm Limestone gave him.
From the desk of the Principal
Interview With Cody Simpson
By: Sarah Watson, Reporter
probably the choir singing to Cody
because it shows him how grateful
our school is that he came.‖ A student
from the choir, Kylie Switzer, agreed
saying, ―Limestone showed Cody that
he is going to go far because people
know his music and are excited about
it.‖
Mrs. Warren’s Wisdomisms
Your beliefs are powerful. They drive
all choices and decisions that you
make. Your belief system defines and
shapes who you are. It also determines your potential. Thoughts of ―I
can’t do it‖ will lead to self-doubt and
failure just as surely as thoughts of ―I
can do it‖ will lead to achievement and
success. The great thing about beliefs
is that you have the power to change
them. You can choose to replace beliefs that limit your potential with beliefs that empower you.
Your beliefs are powerful. Your beliefs impact your life through your ex-
pectations, or your beliefs about the
future. Whatever you expect of yourself becomes your own self-fulfilling
prophecy. You will make choices and
behave in such a way to fulfill those
expectations. If you truly expect to be
successful you will prepare for those
results and fulfill the expectation. You
will always get what you expect.
Make it a habit to continually expect
the very best of yourself, and you will
have one of the keys to success.
Henry Ford was correct when he said,
"Whether you think you can or think
you can't - you are right."
Welcome Back!
I would like to take this opportunity to
welcome all of you to Limestone Community High School for the 2011 / 2012
school year. This school year can be
filled with opportunities for all of you.
This year will be what you make of it
both inside the classroom and with cocurricular activities. A school year is
only successful with the involvement
and enthusiasm of its student body. We
are off to a fantastic start. Keep it up.
As always, a new school year brings a
new beginning and new opportunities
for all our students. It is a chance to begin a new chapter in your high school
career or simply a chance to start anew.
Take advantage of the many opportunities available to the students of Limestone Community High School. I encourage each and every student to be
involved in a variety of the co-curricular
programs available. These programs
include athletics, fine arts, and a multitude of clubs and organizations.
Again, welcome to your high school,
Limestone Community High School.
This year will be what you make of it
both individually and collectively as a
student body. Make it a great year.
-Mr. Gresham
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And the emmy Goes to…
By Katie Metcalf, Section Editor
Limestone! September 24, wrapped up Limestone’s Hollywood
class sponsors. In between the class acts were the filler acts, this year
themed Homecoming week 2011, and what a wonderful week it was!
having a fun twist.
Spirit Week kicked off Homecoming activities with a different
Not only did we have musicians—including Sage Cramer singing
theme every day. Monday was Sports Day, which was not the most
―Come In With the Rain‖ by Taylor Swift and Taylor Floyd singing
observed day of the week, seeing as how the themes for the days
―Jar of Hearts‖ by Christina Perri with Michael Rendleman accompawere kept under wraps until about sixth hour on Friday. However,
nying with piano—but we had a BMX biker doing tricks on stage
many students still did show their sports pride by wearing team jer(Jordan Kelly) and a robot—no, wait! A Beat boxer! (Dylan Ray). At
seys and t-shirts. Tuesday was Red Carpet Day, and the volume was
the beginning of the show, the Homecoming royalty nominees and
definitely pumped up compared to Monwinners were announced, and the Homecoming
day. A few girls actually came to school in
king (Bill Kemper) and queen (Morgan Eckstein)
all-out prom dresses, while most other
were crowned. After the show, the crowd headed
girls opted to just wear nice Sunday
over to the bonfire, where the band entertained
dresses. Many guys wore oxford shirts and
with music from their show Legend. At the bonties, too. If you blotted out the lockers you
fire, Variety Show winners were announced. The
could almost mistake yourself for being in
seniors came in first for class skit, followed by
Hollywood…almost. Wednesday was
the juniors, and Taylor Floyd won for filler acts,
Stunna Shades Day, and almost everyone
and George ―The Piano Man‖ Sanders got second
was spec-tacular in eyewear ranging from
for his two piano melodies—one he composed
Aviators to flashing specs to giant sunhimself.
glass to 3D shades. On Thursday, the
Friday’s events were hectic, starting at four
school was a rainbow for Class Color Day
o’clock with the parade. Led by AFJROTC and
with Seniors in red, Juniors in orange,
including sports, the senior, junior, sophomore,
Sophomores in green, and Freshmen in
and freshman classes, the Homecoming Court,
yellow. It was surprising to see the amount of
and area grade schools, the parade traveled about two
Photo courtesy of Amulet Staff
students proudly sporting their class colors—
miles down Airport Road, Garfield, Lafayette, and
above all, the seniors. The percentage of students showing their spirit
Pfeiffer until they returned to Limestone. Following the parade was
on this day was rivaled only by Friday—Blue and White Day. The
the tailgate, leading up to the football game versus Morton. Though
entire student body helped support blue and white day, wearing twe did not win, the band’s halftime show was spectacular; the band
shirt, shorts, headbands, socks, jewelry, face paint, and makeup to
playing fabulously as always.
help cheer on our Rockets later that evening at the Homecoming footSaturday was the big event—the dance. It has all led up to this: askball game. Friday, everyone was a Rocket Rowdy.
ing a date, buying a ticket, buying a dress, going out to dinner, and
Spirit Week was not the only tribute to homecoming Limestone
the night was finally here. Beginning at eight sharp and topping off at
had. Thursday night was the annual variety show and bonfire. All
eleven, the dance was fun for everyone. With slow songs, catchy
four of the classes had prepared for the last month for the variety
beats, and line dances that got everyone on the dance floor, everyshow, holding practices before and after school in the rooms of their
body who went came home tired and content with Homecoming
week finally being drawn to a close.
ROTC—for the blue at heart
By Katie Metcalf, Section Editor
As you stare down at your college applications later this year, next year, two
years from now, or three years from now,
you will inevitably be asked what kind of
leadership skills you possess and what
type of community service projects you
have performed. While many people rip
their hair out and scrape together minor
experiences and try to make them a big
deal, the cadets of Limestone’s Air Force
Junior ROTC have nothing to worry
about.
Ask any cadet what they do in ROTC
and the first thing they will respond with is community service…and
a lot of it. However, this is no normal community service. Instead of
it being some sort of required task, all the community service they do
is totally optional, and most people sign up for a lot of it, because
once they try one event, they are hooked. All their service and color
guard events are completely cadet-run, meaning the cadets themselves set up, supply, and get other people to sign up for these events.
While ROTC is in fact a military based program, less than three
percent of the cadets in the program actually end up joining the military. Instead, the program prepares you for your future, whatever you
plan it to be. They will help with preparation for college or military,
and they have tutoring sessions Monday through Thursday after
school for anyone who needs help with grades.
MSgt Waltz, one of the instructors of the program said, ―We want to
provide a comfortable environment where kids are accepted—where
everybody’s accepted.‖
Out-of-school/overnight trips are another highlight of ROTC. Last
year, in mid-March they went on a two-day trip to Scott Air Force
Base in St. Louis, Missouri. The unit took twenty-two cadets on this
amazing trip, and a month later twenty specially selected cadets got
to fly on a C-130. ROTC offers many unique and amazing opportunities you may not be offered anywhere else, as long as your grades
stay up.
Besides all the community service, life skills, and trips ROTC offers, the unit is jam-packed with some of the greatest people you will
ever meet. Everyone in ROTC is kind and respectful, and clearly glad
to be in the program. They stand out in how they act, what they do,
and even what they wear. They affectionately call each other
―blueberries‖ on uniform day because, well, that is what they are.
Covered in head-to-toe Air Force blue, they wear the uniform proudly
and are more than happy to explain what all their decorations mean.
Joining ROTC is easy. Located in the foreign language hall, room
202, Major Russick or MSgt Waltz would be glad to talk to anyone,
any time. ROTC counts as a PE credit, and your counselor can get
your schedule changed in a matter of minutes. So try the program out,
for a term, or even a week. It truly is a program for everyone.
Limelight Staff
Advisor: Mr. Trainor
Editor-in-Chief: Samantha Ruzicka
Page Editors: Chayse Cairns, Josh Carrington, Sarah Dillingham, Katie Metcalf, Samantha Ruzicka, Madison Smith, Lexi Spencer
Reporters: Brooke Everette, Matti Foiles, Felicia Gillan, Molly Krusemark, Daniel Maher, Rita Miller, Cordell Rudolph, Sarah Watson
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New Staff Profiles
Profiles and Photographs by: Limelight Staff
Limestone Community High School is pleased to introduce eleven new teachers and staff members for the 2011-2012 school year. Limestone will
also host four student teachers during the fall semester. Please feel free to introduce yourself to the new members of our school, and make them feel
welcome here at Limestone Community High School. Check our their profiles below!
Name: Mrs. Best
Dept: Special Education
Classes: Photography,
Physical Education, ROTC
Activities: Gardening, likes
to take motorcycle trips with
her husband (he drives)
Previous Exp: Dunlap Middle School, Illini
Bluffs
Where From: Glasford
Random Fact: Lived in Dallas, Texas, for 15
years
Favorites: Gardening and Reading
Name: Mr. Burns
Dept: Special Education
Classes: Woodshop, English,
Social Studies, P.E etc.
Activities: Football and Boys
Basketball
Previous Experience: Worked for District
150 for 12 years
Favorite thing about LCHS: The calmness
of the students. ―Dist. 150 was not so calm‖.
Random fact-―I am very goofy!‖
He likes to spend time with his kids in his free
time.
Name: Mrs. Durham
Dept: Special Education
Classes: English, Economics,
OTT
Activities: Hiking, watching
comedies, spending time
with my children.
Previous Experience: Speech Pathologist (10
years)
Hometown: Hitchcock, TX
Random Fact: Loves music!!!
Name: Miss Krick
Department: Business
Classes: Adv. Accounting,
Orientation to Technology,
Basic Accounting
Activities: Girls Basketball
Previous Experience: Student Teaching
Hometown: Washington, IL
Random Fact: Played basketball in college
and is getting married in June 2012
Name: Mrs. Lambert
Dept.: Special Education
Classes: Math, English, and
History
Activities: Plays piano by
ear, and goes out to eat
Previous Exp.: Taught preschool for 16
years, and has worked in a Special Education
Dept. for 2 years
Where From: Virginia
Random Fact: Loves to do storytelling
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Music Genre: Country
Name: Mr. Mathews
Department: English
Classes: English 5, 6 and 7, 8
Activities: Head Basketball
Coach and Assistant Baseball
Coach
Previous Experience – Notre Dame (9 years)
Where From – Bradley University and Brimfield High School
Random Fact – Doesn’t Like to Tie His
Shoes
Favorite Song – ―American Pie‖ by Don
McLean
Name: Ms. Mullane
Department: Math
Classes: Enriched Algebra
and Standard Geometry
Previous Exp.: Student
taught at Pekin
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
Random Fact: “I have a baby bunny named
Parker. I got him over the summer and he is 5
months old and already weighs 5 pounds!‖
Name: Mrs. Smith
Department: Special
Education
Classes: Inclusion English
Activities: Traveling,
Reading, Grandchildren
Hometown: Canton, IL
Random Fact: First paying job was baby
sitting
Name: Mrs. Taylor
Dept: Special Education
Classes: English 3/4, 5/6,
7/8, and Math.
Previous Exp: 22 yrs,
Elementary and high school
Hometown: Ottawa, IL
Random Fact: I could never be president of
the United States. Can you guess why?
Name: Mr. Trainor
Department: Business
Classes: Interactive Multimedia, Orientation to Technology, Limelight, Web Page
Development
Activities: Girls Basketball, Boys Tennis
Previous Experience: Freeport High School,
Student Teaching
Hometown: Freeport, IL
Random Fact: Numbers his socks so the
same ones get worn equally
Name: Mr. Zimmerman
Department: Math
Classes: Algebra and
Geometry
Activities: Football and Girls
Basketball
Previous Exp.: Student Teaching
Hometown: Metamora, IL
Random Fact: Played football in college at
McKendree University
Photo courtesy of Google Images
Student Teachers
Ms. Hoague
Ms. Swanson
Ms. Garguilo
Ms. Markin
Limelight Special
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Where Were You When It Happened?
On September 11, 2001, the history of the United States changed forever. Hijackers took control of four planes that erased the iconic Twin Towers,
damaged the Pentagon, and took the lives of thousands. It was a day we will never forget and one that we will always remember. The Limelight staff
asked students and staff what they remembered about that day.
Name: Madison David
Grade at time: Kindergarten
Grade now: Sophomore
Memories: She got taken out of school by
her mother who hugged her around the TV.
She didn’t know any better, and she just
wanted to enjoy the time with her mother.
She soon found out her uncle had died. She
didn’t know him but he and her mother
were close.
Name: Nic Schwartz
Grade at time: Kindergarten
Grade now: Sophomore
Memories: He heard it over a school
announcement. He was too young at the time
to fully understand at the time; he is now
deeply saddened over the attacks.
Name: Josh Ray
Grade at time: Kindergarten
Grade now: Sophomore
Memories: He remembers his mother telling
him not to turn on the TV because she didn’t
want him seeing what had happened.
Name: Sean Bohls
Grade at time: Second grade
Grade now: Senior
Memories: At lunch all of the teachers
were watching a TV and he saw a silver
circular thing, which was a plane. He was
curious. He got home and remembers
seeing it again, so he asked his dad what it
was. His dad had told him a bad plane
crashed into a building and a lot of people
died. Sean said, ―It was a sad day- My dad
didn’t talk much.‖
―This day truly
proves that we are the
home of the brave‖
-Samantha Ruzicka
Name: Mrs. Look
Grade at time: Teacher
Grade now: Dean
Memories: She was supposed to give a test.
She did and regretted it because she knew
what had been going on.
Name: Hannah Bruce
Age then: Kindergarten
Grade: Sophomore
Memories: She was sitting on the floor playing
with toys and her brother started messing with her.
Her mom starts yelling ―We’re being attacked!‖
and calls ―Chris! Chris! Get out here!‖ for their
dad who was in the shower; watched TV for what
would happen next.
Name: Mr. LaFary
Grade Then: College Student
Grade Now: Teacher
Name: Mrs. Largent
Memories: Taking classes at Monmouth College;
Grade at time: Teacher
heard people talking in the hallway about what had
Grade now: Teacher
Memories: She was getting her son ready happened; professor came in and confirmed it; got
for kindergarten, and her dad told her that the rest of the day off.
the second tower had fallen. She was in
shock.
Name: Nikki Fore
Grade at time: Kindergarten
Name: Brian Donahue
Grade now: Sophomore
Grade at time: Third grade
Memories: Going to a gas station and hearing it
Grade now: Senior
Memories: He was at school, and there over the radio. She didn’t really know what was
going on.
was an announcement. He didn’t
understand it at the time, but he could tell it
wasn’t good because all of the teacher’s Name: Taylor Rendleman
Grade at time: Third grade
were upset.
Grade now: Senior
Memories: ―Mom cried a lot.‖
Name: Tom Taggart
Grade at time: First Grade
Grade now: Sophomore
Memories: He was homeschooled at the
time, so his mom turned on the news. He
was too young to fully understand then, but
now he realizes how terrible it was.
Name: Thomas Pruitt
Grade at time: Third grade
Grade now: Senior
Memories: He was in New York at his
grandpa’s funeral. He was very shocked
and angry.
Name: Mackenzie Scholl
Grade at time: Kindergarten
Grade now: Freshman
Memories: She was at Hollis Grade School having free time. The students had to stop playing and
go to their desks but they were never sent home.
Name: Tiana Chambers
Age then: Kindergarten
Grade: Sophomore
Memories: Everyone was freaking out; the day
was very depressing; She was sitting in the living
room with her dog.
Name: Gracha Sanders
Grade at time: Kindergarten
Grade now: Sophomore
Memories: She felt bad for all of the people
that died, but was too young to understand
how serious it was at the time.
Name: MSgt. John Waltz
Grade at time: Teacher
Grade now: Teacher
Memories: ―I had just got back from
Afghanistan. I was at the Illinois Air National
Guard Base in my office when I got a call
from my mom letting me know. Within
minutes all the senior officers on base including myself, were called into a meeting, and
the base then went into lockdown.‖
Name: Major Russick
Grade at time: Teacher
Grade now: Teacher
Memories: ―I was out running, and when I
got back home my wife greeted me at the
door. I knew something was wrong. We
went inside and saw the second plane hit. I
then realized that the world had changed.
Someone had committed the most evil act and
was making a statement. This made me want
to do something meaningful, so I began teaching JROTC.‖
This is not your typical disaster
movie. There are no explosions,
no asteroids, and there are definitely no zombies. Instead, Contagion is about a mom who comes
home from a business trip with a
cough that turns into a lethal disease that spreads across the world.
We watch as a family deals with
the loss of loved ones, and
government officials scramble
to find a cure. This film is
handled with a bleak realism
where no one is safe. It’s no
secret that many people don’t
make it to the end credits of
the film including some of the
film’s A-list cast. There is
also no magic, quick solution
to stop the virus. This makes
the film all the more compelling. Contagion accomplishes
what few movies can. It sticks
with you. After you see this
movie you will cringe at every
cough you hear, you will count
the times you touch your face,
you won’t be able to hold onto
handrails, and you will think
twice before you grab the gas
pump to fill up. If you check
this movie out, be sure to stock
up on hand sanitizer. You will
need it. 4.5/5 Stars
By: Josh Carrington
Section Editor
Fall TV is back! All of our favorite
shows had a nice summer break, but
now they’re all here. Let’s take a
look at what we have to look forward to. First up on AMC, zombie
fan favorite, The Walking Dead is
back from the dead and will air on
Oct. 16. AMC also has a new series
starting on Nov. 16 called Hell on
Wheels. It’s a western that takes
place during the Civil War. Over
on FX, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is back for its seventh season; Sons of Anarchy comes riding
back for its fourth season. FX is
also getting into the horror genre
with its new show, American Horror Story, starting on Oct. 5. HBO
is bringing back its successful Prohibition-Era gangster show, Boardwalk Empire, for its second season.
Showtime is coming back with its
highly successful serial killer of
serial killers program Dexter for
its sixth season. ABC comes flying in with its new period drama,
Pan Am, which follows the story
of a group of women during the
1960s who decide they want to
see the world so they become
stewardesses. NBC is back this
fall with their tried and true
Thursday lineup of The Office,
Community, and Parks and Recreation. Also Saturday Night
Live is back for its 37th season.
Fox is back with its new prehistoric time traveling show, Terra
Nova. Also on Fox, Simon Cowell makes his return to U.S. homes
with his new singing competition,
The X Factor. There will be no
shortage of great shows for you to
watch, so put those DVRs to
work!
By: Josh Carrington
Section Editor
In 2001, the Oakland A’s were
in a predicament. They had
just lost in the playoffs to the
New York Yankees, and they
were going to lose three of
their star players to bigger
teams with bigger budgets.
General Manager, Billy Beane
(Brad Pitt), had to fill those
spots with equally talented
players, but with only a third
of the budget of teams such as
the Yankees. Beane ends up
hiring Peter Brand (Jonah
Hill), a Yale graduate, with a
degree in economics to help
him find the players he needs.
They come up with the theory
that only getting on base matters. Whether with walks or
actual hits, it didn’t matter, the
players just needed to get on
base. Using complex math
equations and a lot of hope,
they put together their team.
All along the way they had
their detractors, but they
stayed the course regardless.
On Homecoming night, my group
and I decided to go to a new
place, Biaggi’s, an Italian ristorante! As I walked inside, the
hostess came to us right away
with our reservations. They were
very kind! As we were seated, we
were given Italian bread and olive
oil parmesan sauce. The waiter
had a great sense of humor and
came around for all of our drinks.
It did not take too long to bring
the drinks out, but they were
pretty busy with other homecoming groups not to mention all the
other people there as well. There
was SO MUCH to choose from; I
didn’t know what I wanted. I
ended up ordering Chicken Parmesan with Alfredo, but I also got
to taste samples of other foods I
wanted to try. I got to try chicken
alfredo vegetables, veal parmesan, rice balls with vegetables,
and pork chops with parmesangorgonzola butter. Everything
was amazing! They are very casual, yet very high class. The wait
time for my food took a while, but
as I mentioned before they were
This film is a classic underdog tale
about a true story. It will have you
fist pumping in some scenes and heart
broken in others. This is easily one of
the best films of the year, so be sure
to check it out for yourself to find out
how the Oakland A’s new strategy
pans out. 5/5 Stars
By: Josh Carrington
Section Editor
very busy. However, once I received
my food it was well worth the wait!
Their courses are very large as well, so
you get awfully full. The cost for my
date and I was around $25.00, which is
not bad at all! There are different
menus for lunch, dinner, dessert, kids,
gluten-free, take out, and for special
events. The location for the Peoria Biaggi’s is 2601 West Lake Avenue
61615. I highly recommend when you
want to go to a fancy food place, yet in
a casual environment, go to Biaggi’s!
5/5 Stars
By: Matti Foiles
Reporter
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ROCKETS FOOTBALL KICKS OFF!
By: Sarah Dillingahm, Section Editor
The 2011 Limestone football team has been working hard all summer,
and now the season for the Rockets has finally begun! The team lost
some great athletes due to the graduation of 2010 but still have many
experienced players returning. The Rockets have a really young team
this year with 18 new starters out of 22 positions.
According to Coach Turner, ―We will consider this season a success
if we improve each week.‖
All the boys of the Rockets football team have a great relationship.
Running back Joben Barnes says, ―My favorite part of Limestone
football is the close relationship with my brothers on the team.‖
All of the players and coaches think that Washington is the team to
beat this year. As DE Jake Light quotes, ―Go out and play every game
like it’s your last.‖ Good luck Rockets, and have a great season!
The Rockets’ current record stands at 1-4.
By: Cordell Rudolph, Reporter
The Rockets drive towards the end zone during the Homecoming game versus
Morton. Photo courtesy of Mr. Trainor
"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who
gets the credit." - Harry S Truman
The above quote is one that the 2011 Rockets Volleyball team
hopes can help them achieve success on the court this year. With
a core of young talent that possesses little varsity experience,
Coach Stoner has high hopes for her team this year. The team is
comprised of 2 seniors, 9 juniors, and 1 sophomore, which
boasts athleticism, great team chemistry, and a love for the game
as their strengths.
―If we stick together as a team, I see us near the top; if we don't
gel on the court, we will be middle/lower end of the pack,‖ said
Stoner.
That should not be a problem with a team that Stoner describes
as a good group, both on and off the court. Stoner believes that
every player on her team has the potential to be a great leader,
but only time will tell as to who will emerge in that role.
The Lady Rockets huddle before a match versus Washington.
Photo by: Matti Foiles, Reporter
The Lady Rockets host the LCHS Fall Classic on October 14-15,
which expects to draw a good turnout.
By: Brooke Everette, Reporter
This year’s Boys’ Varsity Soccer team, led by Coach Robinson
has had a great year so far. With their great communication skills
on and off the field, the Rockets have earned their wins. The team
is mainly led by seniors Austyn Yeske, Ben Lastoria, Luke
Skaggs, Danny Hurst, Brandon Allen, Billy Kemper, and Kody
Krupps.
The boys plan on winning Regionals this year, but Coach Robinson quotes, ―They have to do a better job of finishing the ball.‖
The team’s strengths would have to be leadership and creativity.
Their weaknesses however, are their lack of finishing. For the
conference, they hope to beat Washington and Pekin.
The soccer team is very dominant and plays to win. They also
have great sportsmanship skills and listen to each other.
Photo courtesy of Clip Art
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Sports Previews
Limestone Community High School Boasts a Strong Group of Athletic Teams this Fall!
Girls Golf Tees Off with
High Expectations
Game, Set, Match
By: Molly Krusemark, Reporter
The 2011 Girls tennis team is coached by
Mr. Wallinger. The team has several returning letterman this year. The girls work well
together and help each other out. Coach
Wallinger said all the girls seem to really
enjoy playing the sport. Although there are
several returning letterman, there isn't a lot of experience
compared to the other teams in their conference. Junior
Nicole Furniss is expected to lead the team this year.
Cross Country has
Detweiller in Sight
By: Matti Foiles, Reporter
Mr. Durham, coach of the cross country
team at Limestone, has a good outlook
on the season. Hopefully, the boys team
will finish top 25 in state, and the girls
team is currently a new team. The top
athletes for the 2011 season are Tyler
Morse, Ben Austin, and Brice Welton.
There aren’t many runners on the team
and that is the team’s biggest concern.
Their team strength is they have very
well prepared seniors. They have not had many meets yet
but they have many goals they plan on reaching. Coach
Durham and the team are looking forward to state. State
will be in November at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
By: Daniel Maher, Reporter
Coach Knaggs has a positive outlook for this
year’s girls’ golf team and believes the girls
are one of the best groups he has ever had.
Coach Knaggs thinks the best thing about
this year’s team is that the girls all work very
hard at what they do.
―They are willing to improve their skills and
never give up,‖ Coach Knaggs said.
Coach Knaggs believes that his better players are the leaders of the
team and can set a good example for the younger members.
At press time, their record was 3-5.
Boys Golf Swings for State
By: Daniel Maher, Reporter
One of the biggest keys for this
year’s boys’ golf team on their
quest for state is experience. Coach
Wood says his team’s biggest
strength is that he has a lot of players returning from last year that are
going to play a vital role to the
team’s success.
Coach Wood cites inconsistency as
a potential weakness for this year’s team. Coach Wood has
a positive outlook on the season and says that the players
are doing their best to improve and come away with victo-
By: Limelight Staff
On September 23, Limestone Community High School welcomed Brandon
Wikoff, Don Fowler, Dave Johnson, and the 1956 Baseball Team into the
Hall of Fame at Limestone Community High School. The inductees were
honored at a reception in the LCHS Cafeteria before the Homecoming game.
Brandon Wikoff
Class of 2006
Earned Varsity letters in Baseball and Basketball
All-Conference Baseball Player
Attended University of Illinois on a Baseball Scholarship
Drafted in the 5th Round in 2009 to the Houston Astros
Don Fowler
Class of 1963
Earned Varsity Letter in Wrestling and Track
All Conference in Wrestling
4th Place Finish in the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament
Dave Johnson
Outstanding Dedication and Service to Limestone Athletics
Employed at LCHS for over 30 years
Limestone Superintendent from 1990-1993
1956 Baseball Team
Final 4 in the IHSA State Baseball Tournament
The 2011 Limestone Community High School Hall of Fame Class
Photo courtesy of Mr. Trainor
Just for Fun
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B M C W G D Q Y S L J B L E E
A Y U U S A U L I T W H U T D
R H Z F S R U M F Q E L I I W
T T H G I L E M I L B K C H W
16
16
14
30
36
70
17
76
Cars 2
O L M S B S A M Y W I R C W Z
Transformers 3
N B Z H T R K S U H N Y V O K
Captain America
V W F O N E G B Z U N E E C R
Friends with Benefits
I I N O R S J G H Z S D F Q L
Rise of the Plantet of the
Apes
L E Y C M L C H S Q O X F J V
Insidious
E D U E C M S T K M X T Y P O
Hangover: Part 2
BARTONVILE
WHITE
BLUE
LIMELIGHT
ROCKETS
LCHS
LIMESTONE
Beginning to End
Light, dark, I see shades of grey
The sun, the moon, the twilight haze,
The Prince of the shadows,
The king who is praised
Eternal in his glory,
Or forever roam the plains.
Known to none,
But common in sense,
Your flesh dies quickly,
The soul never rests.
Not good, nor evil,
No light, no dark,
No love, or hatred,
Death not do us part.
Days eternal, Nights that never end
Time slows to a crawl,
The abyss never ends.
Alone or together,
On this path we have choose,
Separates not light from darkness,
But separates me from you.
From dust to dust,
We all must return,
To ground that gave us life,
In her we are reborn.
By Olaver B.
You’re Wings
Every time I try to spread my
wings, my heartache sings.
I look up to the moon, hoping you will be here soon.
All these lonely, silent, sighs
have made me want to die.
An ocean I have cried.
So I take these tears and
wash my skin.
Not letting a single doubt in.
So I won’t sleep tonight.
I’ll drink my tears tonight,
waiting to escape this fright.
I’ll wait for us to strive.
I’ll wait for you to clip your
wings, so we can share our
lives.
By Katt D.
Save the Date
October 1:
- IMEA District Auditions
- Limestone Marching Rockets
Field competition
October 3:
-Boys Golf Regional
October 4:
-Girls Golf Regional
October 8:
-Metamora Parade and Field
Invitational
October 10:
-NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day
October 21:
-Girls Tennis State
October 26:
-Career Expo at Civic Center
October 13:
-Term 1 Academic Assessment
October 22:
-University of Illinois Marching
Competition (Champaign Illinois)
-Cross Country Regional
October 28:
-Varsity Football Playoffs
-School Improvement Day
October 14:
-Term 1 Academic Assessment
-End of First Nine Weeks
October 17:
-Beginning of 2nd 9 Weeks
October 19:
-Boys Soccer Regional
October 24:
-Red Ribbon Week
October 29:
-Illinois State University
Marching Competition
October 24:
-Volleyball Regional
October 31:
-HAPPY HALLOWEEN