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Limestone Community High School
Bartonville, Illinois 61607
Volume 55, Issue 8
Editors: Sami Hubbard and Leah McElhiney
May 5, 2009
Limestone organizations hit the road
Disney Land for the
Marching Band
JROTC heads
to Ohio
The JROTC students pose before leaving for Ohio.
In this picture: Back row: Chris Wood, Nate Fales, Jamie
Bombhold,Thomas Ricks, Andrew Ellis, Sergent Johnson,
Major Russik
Middle row: Kayla Lupperger, Sami Smith, Jonny Shwindenhammer, Cory Banks, Josh McCollum, Justin Joosten
Front Row: Kelsey Rahming, Terisa Farris, Penny Lane
Photograph Courtesy of Sami Hubbard
The marching band takes a break for a picture in front of Magic Kingdom.
Photograph Courtesy of Mr. Empy
By Autum Greeson
Hot sunny days spent laying out on the
beach in Florida is a typical vacation over
Spring Break. This year, a large group of
LCHS band students went on a trip to Florida. Although they were not able to go to the
beach, the students did have the chance to
do something that many high school bands
are not able to do.
The band applied, auditioned by taped, and
had to send pictures of their uniforms in order
to perform in the pre-parade for the Disney
Magic Music Days they and made it. Every
band student had the opportunity to go on
the trip, but with the 579 dollar expense only
one hundred band students, eighteen color
guard members, and thirty chaperones and
parents attended. To get ready for the trip,
it took a lot of practice inside and outside of
school. Also, there was a lot of fundraising
events that went on such as the Market Day
sales, a car wash, and “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” which was a silent auction.
After a whole year of working hard, spring
break finally came. On Saturday, April 4, the
marching band took the long journey down
to Florida. After the twenty-three hours of
driving that included the frequent stops for
gas, restrooms, and food, the band made it
to the Fairfield Inn.
During their trip, they had the opportunity to do many activities. On the first day
of their arrival they went to Animal Kingdom
and Hollywood Studios.
After liking Hollywood Studios so much,
they decided to go back again the second day
and spent the rest of the day at Epcott. The
third day, they went to the Magic Kingdom
and then got ready for the pre-parade of the
Disney Magic Music Days.
Then the whole reason why they went to
Florida in the first place finally came. The
parade was three quarters of a mile long and
they performed their piece for this season’s
parade called “Entry into Olympia” by Dale
Hopper. The band arrived back to the school
on Tuesday, April 7 after a very successful
trip. Mr. Empey shared his thoughts about
the trip in saying, “They did a great job and
it was a great trip.” He also added, “It was
awesome. The kids were well-behaved. It
was a blast!”
To add to the thoughts of the band director, many students had much to say about
the trip.
Ellen Reynolds, freshman, said, “The trip
to Disney was loads of fun and a great learning experience. Marching in that parade was
completely amazing.”
“The parade was amazing. It felt great to
be able to perform for all of those people.”
expressed Brianna Johnson, junior.
Hannah Shue, junior, exclaimed, “The
Disney trip was extremely laid back, everyone went to have a good time and once it
was parade time we realized why we were
really there. Between having thousands of
people supporting us and marching toward
the castle, it was a performance I will never
forget. I’m extremely proud to be a Marching Rocket.”
Samantha Post stated proudly, “It was the
perfect way to end my senior year!”
With the success of the band trip, they
hope to attend in four years when the Disney Magic Music Days happens again.
By Tony Azbill
Limestone JROTC cadets
have been very active this
last semester of school. They
have been practicing their drill
movements every Thursday
after school and have been
training their Honor Guard.
The dedication and hard work
put forth by the students in
the program has been gaining
them reputation in and out of
school. They have presented
the flags at multiple events including monster truck shows,
LCHS basketball games, an
ICC concert and the Peoria
Pirates. Five students took a
trip to Scott’s Air Force base to
learn proper movements when
presenting the flags. The students involved in the trip were
Nigel Wheeler, Danielle Webster, Jacob Joosten, Kelsey
Rahming, and Nathan Fales.
Recently they went on an
orientation flight sponsored
by the 182nd airlift wing. The
aircraft the cadets flew in was
a C130. The C130 was invented during the Korean War. It
is the prime transport for air
dropping troops and supplies
into hostile environments.
Central High School’s JROTC
joined our cadets on this flight.
The flight was held on April
27. They departed from Peoria
Airport and arrived at WrightPatterson Air Force Base in
Dayton Ohio.
While they were there, breakfast and lunch were provided
by the 182nd airlift wing. The
only out of pocket expense for
the cadets was the IMAX and
any personal souvenirs.
They also visited the National
Museum of the United States
Air Force. The museum is
located at the base. It is the
world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum. There
are more than 400 aircrafts
and missiles on display, most
of which are indoors. Several
Presidential aircrafts are on
display as well. These include
the ones used by Franklin D.
Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and
Dwight D. Eisenhower. There
are many other exhibits on
display. All aircrafts on display were built by the United
States, unless otherwise indicated.
Students were chosen based
on third quarter report cards.
The students were required to
be at the Air Guard base by
no later than 5:30A.M. and at
the school by 5:00A.M. They
made it back around 4:00P.M.
All students were required to
be in uniform.
Only 15 students were chosen to go on the trip. Students
that went are Cory Banks, Jamie Bomhold, Andrew Ellis,
Nathan Fales, Teresa Farris,
Jacob Joosten, Penny Lane,
Kayla Lupperger, Josh McCollum, Kelsey Rahming, Thomas
Ricks, Johnny Shwindenhammer, Sam Smith, and Chris
Wood. Sophomore Kayla Lupperger said, “This trip was an
amazing experience. Seeing all
the planes and history at the
museum was fascinating. I’m
glad I didn’t pass up the opportunity.” Senior Sam Smith
thought, “The museum was
freaking amazing.”
Opinion
2
Editor: Taylore Carr
Dica arrivederci
By Tyler Owen
As the expected topic of this
edition of Unspoken coincides
with the theme of this month’s
Limelight, I told myself I should
write something unique. I
wanted to author something
of brilliance that would reign
forever in the tongues of
seniors of both today and
tomorrow. I wanted to author
timeless words that would be
quoted at every graduation
nationwide for years and years
to come. I believe I have that
kind of poetry in my soul, but
I just cannot seem to grasp
the certain words that convey
the emotions I am feeling.
Just one paragraph into
the article, I feel as though
I have effectively explained
my inability to explain
things effectively.
This
is truly just a tip-ofthe-iceberg preview at
the inner paradox I
am experiencing in
writing my ultimate
farewell
to
the
students of LCHS. To
this point, not a single
one of my articles
has traveled the path
I had originally set for
traveling, and I feel I
owe it to my audience (let
alone myself) to express the
kind of passion and mindset
I have been so blessed and/
or cursed with possessing.
I want nothing more than
to sum up the high school
experience in six or seven
hundred
words,
making
classmates both nostalgic and
optimistic about the future. I
want underclassmen to read
my words and feel inspired
to work to their full potential
without missing a bit of fun
along the way. I want our
educators to see the thoughts
of an average student written
out before them and better
understand the perspectives of
both students and themselves.
I want to express my longing to
make my audience stop for a
second to take in all that I have
said, while also coming to a good
deal of self-realization. I want
my readers to feel as though
they have taken something
valuable from their time spent
on this, just as I want to feel
like a better person by putting
these thoughts into word form.
The humbling fact of all those
desires is as simple as this:
what I have learned in high
school can be neither elegantly
nor justly summarized by any
amount of words. These words
are futile and insignificant.
Not only that, but greater and
heavier experiences lie ahead
of me.
Conclusively, I am
wasting my time by stressing
the perfection of this article
because it will all be useless and
forgotten by Sunday, the tenth.
But it is with this said fact
that I wish the class of 2009
the best that life has to offer.
No matter how more or less
perfect this lowly piece of
literature is, it will end up in
the recycle bins and garbage
cans of classrooms throughout
the school in no time at all.
These words mean everything
to me now, but they are just
words written for the sake
of being written, and will be
ultimately treated as such.
What is important is how I feel
these words have impacted
others and how they also
somewhat build a window that
leads to the person I am inside.
The main point that my fellow
classmates must retrieve from
this elegant mess of prose
is that our footprints on
Earth are miniscule, if even
noticeable, but ever important.
It is not the words we use, but
the manner in which they are
said. It is not the experiences
we have made, but the way
experiences have made us.
Sure, the artist has created
beautiful work with lines,
shapes, and colors, but
it is life that has lined,
shaped, and colored
the artist to become
the beautiful piece
of work he/she is.
To you, my audience
and, hopefully, my
friend, I wish you
everything both our
hearts
can
possibly
muster.
I wish you
the very best of life’s
endeavors, and prosperity
in each one respectively.
Although everything has room
for improvement, I could
not be prouder of the way
things have resulted, and I
hope the feeling is shared.
It is here that I must bid my
farewell, but never forever.
From here, my farewell article
will be either saved by pack-rats
or recycled into more paper,
which will continue the same
cycle. My farewell will be a
part of something for years and
years to come, and I can only
hope you will feel its presence
before it becomes someone
else’s goodbye. Thank you.
Auf Wiedersehen
By Leah McElhiney
It’s MAY 5th!! And believe
it or not, it is our last day of
school, seniors! It has been
one wild and crazy ride and
I have enjoyed every minute
of it. It has been a colossal
rollercoaster with no limits to
its height. However, now it
is that awful time; we have to
climb out of the roller coaster
seat and say goodbye.
No
matter
how
you say it, auf
wiedersehen,
aloha, adieu,
arrividerci,
shalom, or
proschi, it
is still an
arrow to my
heart and
my stomach
will
still
drop
like
every
dive
in the roller
coaster’s
t r a c k .
Waking up
has
always
been a drag in
my book. However,
when I wake up
tomorrow, it will
be worse. I will
only see most of
you one last time
at graduation.
It will be filled
with speeches, smiles, laughs,
and tears and my heart will
be filled with sorrow. As the
songs begin to play and we
race off the field, the memories
of these last four years will
flash through my head.
From “go home freshman” to
“Can we get a ride” we have left
our marks on this school. I do
not mean physically, although
more than half of the lunch
trays say “’09.” We have left
our memories drilled into the
minds of every teacher, dean,
and underclassman. They will
all struggle the last thirteen
days of school, they will not see
our smiling faces, nor will they
hear our obnoxious laughter.
From Freshman English
to Senior Consumer Ed and
APS, we have left every class
with the knowledge it
is one more step
closer to our
future. Every
stride we have
taken, every
move we have
made
has
influenced our
future. Every
tid-bit
of
knowledge
that
we
h a v e
managed
to suck up
is now the
foundation for
what is to come.
To each and
every one of you,
you have left
your mark in
my past, your
memories
in
my mind, and
your love in my
heart. You are my past, and
you have influenced my future.
My last words to you: enjoy
college (or whatever your
future plans may be) and
I hope that you succeed
in everything that you do.
Remember, “it is by chance
we met, and by choice we
became friends.” - Anonymous
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Limelight
Limelight is the student newspaper of Limestone Community High School. It is published monthly by media methods students.
Limelight is a member of the Quill and Scroll, National Scholastic Press Association, and Illinois High School Scholastic Press
Association. Students are responsible for the content of Limelight. Views presented do not necessarily represent, in part or in
whole, those of the Limestone Community High School administration or faculty. Editorial policy is determined by the Editorial
Board of Limelight, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of the editorial board. Columns that carry bylines
are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily represent that of Limelight. The paper is distributed free to students and
staff. Subscriptions are available by mail anywhere in the US for $8 per school year. Contact us at: Limestone Community
High School, 4201S. Airport Rd., Bartonville, Illinois 61607. Telephone: (309) 697-6271. Email: limelight@limestone.k12.il.us.
Read us on the Internet at: http://limestone.k12.il.us/limelight. Printed by School Publications Company, Neptune, NJ.
Editors-in-chief: Sami Hubbard, Leah McElhiney
Editorial Board: Chris Butler, Taylore Carr, Tyler Owen, Connor Webster
Chief Photographer: Sierra Redmon
Student Business Advisor: Liz Kelly
Assistant Student Business Advisor: Blake McWilliams
Reporters: Tony Azbill, Kelsi Cheek, Kimberly Fawley, Autum Greeson, Nick Hermann, Nick Jones, Liz Kelly, Danny Miller,
Jordan Miller
Advisor: Rebecca Coovert
Opinion
3
À tout à l’heure
By Sami Hubbard
Today is our last day seniors.
We have been waiting for this
day for the past four years, but
now that we have reached our
final days of high school it is
hard to let it go. High school
is supposed to be the best
years of our life. I agree, but
with those good times we learn
some of the most valuable
lessons of our lives. Through
my four years here
I have discovered
many things about
myself. I hope that
through my articles,
even though you
may
have
been
upset or disagreed,
that some students
have
learned
at
least
one
thing.
I started Limelight as
a freshman reporter.
My sophomore year
I became the editor
of the opinion page.
Along with it came
my monthly opinion
article.
I did not
write anything big
that year, mostly because I
was scared of what people
would think. Junior year I
became
Co-Editor-in-Chief
along with Leah McElhiney.
This came with many new
responsibilities, but I still had
the same monthly opinion.
In the second issue I wrote a
story titled “Who wears short
shorts”. I knew that people
would take what I was saying
the wrong way. I was not
trying to upset people; I was
simply trying to get my point
across. Even though I knew
people would get mad, I still
wanted the story to print.
After many approvals from
the deans and Dr. Funke, the
story ran. I never guessed how
much people would blow the
story out of proportion. People
I did not even know threatened
me, all because of an opinion.
This year I had about the
same reaction from my story
“Get some class Limestone”.
What I am trying to say here is
that even though you may not
agree with me, I hope you can
respect the courage it took to
print the stories I wrote. I am
willing to say not many people
in this school would have had
the courage to print something
in the school paper that they
knew people would get upset
about.
I hope that you can
take from my experience that
little extra confidence to say
what you have to say. Even
though you may have about
one thousand students mad
at you, you will find out
who your true friends are.
Leaving Limestone will be
hard. I know that I am moving
on to bigger and better things,
but being a part of the Limelight
has been such a huge part of
my life. I will also miss the
speech team and waking up
at five in the morning every
Saturday. I feel good leaving
though, I have left my mark.
Twenty years from
now you may not
remember
my
name or my face,
if you even know
it now, but you
will
remember
what I have done.
Twenty
years
from now you will
remember “that
girl who wrote
that one story”.
I hope that when
you do remember
you
remember
how
brave
that girl was.
So even though
Saturday will be
a bitter sweet day, I know
that I will get through it. We
have been through highs and
lows as a class, fighting back
to the class of 2006, to the
loss of a fellow classmate.
I really mean it when I say
I will miss every one of you.
Even though we may not
get along, you were a part of
shaping who I am today. I
wish you all good luck, and
I am proud to graduate with
each and every one of you.
Congratulations
class
of
2009. We have made it.
Do svidaniya
By Sierra Redmon
As the year comes to a close,
the realization of graduation
is truly setting in for me. In
less than a week, the seniors
of Limestone will be
celebrating
our
final
moments
of high school.
As I think
back from my
f r e s h m a n
year
until
now, I would
not
change
anything that
has happened
in these past
four
years.
They
were
years
of
happiness,
sorrow,
regret,
and
achievement.
And
I
will
never forget a moment of it.
I am having a hard time
finding the words to express
how these past four years have
changed my life. I have walked
these hallowed halls for four
years, and I am walking away
with all the
memories
I
could
ask
for
and more.
Of course
I will come
back for the
occasional
visit,
but
it will not
be
the
same. Luckily, I am taking
a piece of Limestone with
me and I will never forget
what
happened
here.
All of the dances we attended,
the games we cheered at, the
money we raised for Easter
Seals, those are memories
that are going to stay with us
the rest of our lives. I would
not want it any other way.
I am told that saying goodbye
is the hardest thing to do in
life. I would like to
meet whoever
said
those
words
so
I could ask
them
what
moment in their
life
made
them
think that saying goodbye is
difficult. The past few years
have
held
hardship
f
o
r
everyone,
but I believe that saying
goodbye to the Class of
2009 marks an amazing
milestone in all our lives.
Of course I am not happy
about leaving all of you,
but leaving is a part of life.
Luckily, with a class that
has as much swagger as we
do, the goodbyes will not be
filled with sadness, but of
companionship, enthusiasm,
and hope of
the
future.
So this is
my
goodbye
seniors.
Do
not forget what
you
learned
here, and the
people
who
helped
you
along the way.
Take every part
of the past four years with you.
Remember who you were here
and the person you are going to
become. Good luck in the years
ahead of you, with anything
and everything. In the immortal
words of William Shakespeare,
“Parting is such sweet sorrow.”
Some more wise goodbyes from our Senior staff...
Deuces
I cannot believe that the day is
almost here. The day when the seniors
finally leave. Most of us look forward
to it. Some of us wish it wouldn’t
happen. It will be difficult for most
of us. Unlike myself, most seniors
have been here for the past four years.
Some are going to college, some are
joining the military, and others are
going to get a job. I will be leaving
in a little over a month. I am going
to Fort Jackson, North Carolina for
basic training. I am not saying it will
not be hard for me though. I have a
lot of friends who are underclassmen.
I plan on coming back to visit certain
teachers next year. Teachers like
Miss Tinnon and Sgt Johnson. I may
even stop by Mr. Veirs’ class, maybe.
Anyway, I just wanted to say
goodbye to everyone who isn’t
graduating. At least the senior class
is leaving something behind for the
underclassman to remember us from.
- Tony Azbill
Limestone,
So comes the time to bid adieu. It
is time to leave behind good friends
and great times to embark on my
own adventure. High school has
been such a learning experience for
me, but it has been a hard, stressful
road. As happy and eager as I am to
be graduating, it saddens me to say
goodbye to my friends and teachers.
To my fellow seniors, I want to thank
you for making these last four years
so memorable. From the time we
were freshmen and being told to go
home, to serenading the freshmen as
seniors. It has been a great ride; one
that I will cherish forever. You guys
are great! To my teachers, thank you
for being so harsh, demanding, and
obnoxiously funny. Because of you I
have the skills needed to do well. Life
here at Limestone has been a great
experience and I know my memories
from here will always be with me.
-Liz Kelly
Dear Limestone,
Another year, another senior, you do
not know, saying good-bye. However,
I would like to say so long to all of
the teachers, administrators, and
underclassmen that I have gotten to
know along my high school journey.
High school has been one of the
most interesting periods in my life. I
hope that it will be the same for any
student who is still here, reading my
conclusion. It is over and done with
and I did not realize how important
these four years have been until
they were done. From the hesitant
first days of my freshmen year, to
the pranks in ‘taxidermy’ class with
Mr. Hebron and the class slogan of
‘Deuces’, I am glad I enjoyed my
time here. High school really is a life
changing experience in any student’s
life. I would just like to ask the
underclassmen to enjoy your time here
as well, and, finally, to say good-bye.
-Kimber Fawley
Four years at Limestone came
quicker than I anticipated. These past
few weeks I have done nothing but try
to make time go faster for graduation.
Now here it is… the very last day!
Now, you expect me to give a few
words of advice before I go. Despite the
fact that I do not believe many people
are going to really take the seniors
advice to heart… heres my two cents.
I do not agree that these are the best
years of our life. They are definitely a
time of learning and growing, but the
future holds much, much more. But
do not try to hurry your life along.
Make every day here worth your time
and have as much fun as possible.
The future is going to bring bigger
and better things. Just remember
when you mess up, it’s gonna be
fine. You have your entire life ahead
of you. One mistake in high school
will mean nothing once you are gone.
-Kelsi Cheek
I’m not one for emotional farewells,
but this time it’s different. Many
times before I would say good bye
knowing that I would see who ever I
am bidding farewell to soon. But this
is different considering I may not see
95 percent of you again. I’ve made so
many friends that will be leaving for
college, moving away, or I just won’t
keep contact with. However, I hope
that this is not the last time I see many
of you. Some of you have really made
an impact in my life and will never be
forgotten. I know that later in life I’ll
be able to open up an old yearbook
and relive something unforgettable
with a majority of the faces I see.
My past four years here at Limestone
will be something I will never forget
and there will be memories to cherish
for the rest of my life. I’m going to
miss you Limestone. To put this
in the words of the class of 2009,
“Deuces”.
-Danny Miller
Feature
4
Editor: Chris Butler
What is love
By: Tanya J. Wolfram
Love is one word
A word I haven’t heard
Betrayal and distrust
Seems to always be a must.
Young and naïve
Life isn’t an ease.
Doing what I do is never
enough
Obstacles and trials make life
rough
I keep my head high
And tell myself I will get by
Knowing that they doubt me
Makes me want them to see
That I am a woman to be.
Looking forward through the
years,
I’ve promised myself no more
tears.
Looking in the mirror
I see a beautiful picture
Behind my eyes lie
A girl who will try and try
Never giving up my dream
Although they’re ripping at
the seams.
Love is one word
A word I haven’t heard
Betrayal and distrust
Seems to always be a must.
Young and naïve
Life isn’t an ease.
Doing what I do is never
enough
Obstacles and trials make life
rough
I keep my head high
And tell myself I will get by
Knowing that they doubt me
Makes me want them to see
That I am a woman to be.
Looking for a word through
the years,
I’ve promised myself no more
tears.
Looking in the mirror
I see a beautiful picture
Behind my eyes lie
A girl who will try and try
Never giving up my dreams
Although they’re ripping at
the seams
I know my faith will help me
through
Although my prayers are far
from few.
I left without my words to you,
And I want you to hear it, all
the truth.
The long nights I had to fight
Keeping my words back
because I knew it wasn’t right
You’re an amazing friend
With a backbone and a plan.
Your smile so bright,
Your presence always known
Like you sat on some type of
throne.
All I have learned about you
Makes me feel like you have to
be untrue.
In the dark you don’t see my
tears.
I cry the cry of a friend’s fear.
The friendship isn’t there and
they don’t even care.
I’ve cried my cry so now I say
Compiled by Liz Kelly
With Jill Parks
College- Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
Location- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
SAT/ACT- Not needed, but encouraged
High school diploma- Diploma or G.E.D.
Transcript of high school records- Yes
Student to faculty ratio- 1:15
Total enrollment- 675
Tuition- $24,950
Room/Board-$7,583
Total- $32,533
Why did you pick this college? Because I love it! And I feel
Like MIAD will give me the education I need in the art world.
Oh, and the scholarship didn’t hurt.
What’s your major? Photography, Graphic Design
What was the deciding factor on moving away from home?
My freedom to live my life on my own terms and it is a great
way to get a new start.
goodbye.
Eyes of almonds.
With so much patience
A mind at ease,
A look of affection
You have my attention.
Laughter with dimples
I wish it could be simple
Nine year
Could bring lots of tears.
So I leave it alone,
To think about and leave
home.
Do you really care or does it
ease your mind
To keep me on track and stay
on my back
It means so much that you
care
I promise to always do my
share.
You keep me with a smile.
Something I haven’t had in
awhile
You have no idea what this
means to me
So I won’t confuse you and I’ll
let it be
A friend is something I’ve
never had.
No one to call on when I
needed you the most.
You have no idea how it feels
To know that I wasn’t too big
of a deal to have a friend like
you.
I’ve shed my tears, but now I
switch gears.
Always knowing that I was so
near.
Not making any attempt to
find me,
Leave me alone,
Let me be.
I have no words for you.
I know my faith will help me
through
Although my prayers are far
from few.
You’re an amazing friend
With a backbone and a plan.
Your smile so bright
I thought about it tonight.
And in the dark, you don’t see
my tears.
I cry the cry of a friend’s fear.
The friendship isn’t there and
they don’t even care.
I’ve cried my cry so now I say
goodbye.
With so much patience
A mind at ease.
A look of affection.
You have my attention
I wish it could be simple
Sixteen years
Could bring lots of tears.
So I leave it alone.
To think about and leave
home.
Do you really care or does it
ease your mind
To keep me on track and stay
on my behind
It means so much that you
care
I promise to always do my
share.
You keep me with a smile.
Something I haven’t had in a
while
You have no idea what this
means to me
So I won’t confuse you.
And I’ll let it be
A friend is something I’ve
never had.
No one to ever call on when I
need you the most.
Sometimes it hurts.
But the more I think about it
the more I want to scream
They aren’t there and they
don’t care.
I’ve made it all this way
without a friend
To think about it another day
You have no idea how it feels
To know that I wasn’t too big
of a deal
I’ve shed my tears,
But I switch gears.
Always knowing I was so near.
Not making an attempt to find
me,
Leave me alone,
Let me be.
I have no words for you.
Me and you will forever more
be through
Cause friends last throughout
the years.
--This is for all of my friends
that I have and for my older
sister, Candie, and also my
two nieces, Marleigh and
Nevaeh.
Jetting to D.C.
By Liz Kelly
How does a free trip to
Washington D.C. and a chance
to win $1,000 sound? For some,
this sounds like an amazing
dream but, for Dalton Vodden,
it was just the beginning of a
very busy spring break.
Vodden went
to Washington
D.C.
to
compete
in
the Academic
World Quest
hosted by The
World Affairs
Council. The
Quest is a
game
similar
to scholastic bowl with teams
of four competing against
each other based on their
knowledge of the world. Unlike
scholastic
bowl,
Vodden
was the only Limestone
student
participating
in
this tournament. His team
consisted of himself and
three men from East Peoria,
Bloomington Central, and
Dunlap. The students were
accompanied by an executive
of Peoria Area World Affairs
Council (PAWAC).
The one day tournament was
held at The Press Club building
and the students competed for
scholarship money. Each team
member from the winning
team received a scholarship
in the amount of $1,000. Out
of the 3,000 students who
participate in local competitions
nationwide, only 168 students
attended the Washington D.C.
tournament. In order to win
a spot at the Academic World
Quest in Washington, students
must win a local tournament.
For Vodden, his bid was won
when he was named to the
all tournament team at the
PAWAC tournament.
Vodden has been a
very dedicated member of
Limestone’s scholastic bowl
team. He has
participated
in
the
competition
all
four
years of his
high school
career.
He
also took part
in his grade
school scholastic bowl team
for one year. The Washington
D.C. trip was just an amazing
way to end his scholastic bowl
career.
Vodden left for Washington
D.C. on Friday, April 4 and
partook in the tournament on
April 5. The team took 6 out of
41 teams. Kudos on a job well
done!
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Editor: Chris Butler
Say tchau and
auf wiedersehen
By Danny Miller
This year, Limestone was
fortunate enough to host two
full-time foreign exchange
students; Luiz Zomignani of
Brazil and Malte Hornbogan
from Germany.
Malte and
Luiz arrived in the US over the
Luiz Zomignani from
Brazil. Photograph
courtesy of Sierra
Redman.
summer and are staying for
just under a full year each.
Luiz came from Sao Vicente,
Brazil on August 9. He went
through the Student Travel
Bureau, which had him fill out
a lot of paperwork, take a lot
of vaccines, and also had him
pass an English test given to
all of the interested exchange
students. To be able to come
to America, Luiz had to answer
50 of 64 questions correctly
on the test. He says he came
to the United States to have
experience in a foreign country
and to improve his English
skills. He has enjoyed his stay
in America thus far, minus the
fact that the weather is too cold
for his liking; but he has made
many new friends and plans
on returning after completing
high school at home. Luiz will
be leaving before the end of
June.
Malte, the exchange student
from Hamburg, Germany,
arrived in America on July
27. Like Luiz, Malte also had
to pass a test and fill out a lot
of paperwork in order to come
to America. He says it costs
quite a bit to go through the
foreign exchange program, but
that scholarships were offered
to help. Malte explains he is
not exactly one of the better
students in his class, just one
of the typical guys. He claims to
be the everyday “Average Joe”.
He told me he came to train to
be a banker and to meet new
people. He has missed his
friends and family at home but
says he has had a good time in
America. He says, “I did enjoy
Malte Hornbogan
from Germany. Photograph courtesy of
Sierra Redmon.
living out on the big blue lake,
but like everything, it had its
highs and lows. I think my life
has changed a lot.” Malte also
plans on a return sometime,
mainly to visit the east coast.
Malte will be leaving June 1
to return home and finish his
schooling in Germany.
Luiz and Malte will be greatly
missed by our community
and we will all be hoping for
another visit soon.
Two Classes Come Together
By Kelsi Cheek
This year, Mrs. Bentley and
Mr. Binder have come up with
a new project to challenge
their seniors. Every year,
Bentley’s senior Illustration
class requires the students
to create a children’s book as
their final project in the class.
the Creative Writing students
developed and came up with
the stories while the Illustration
students created the pictures
and pages. The Creative
Writing students were split
up into groups and were each
paired with one Illustration
student. Binder and Bentley
have also been working on
their own story together.
The students have enjoyed
making the projects. It was
something different and new to
try, bringing some relief to last
few weeks of school. “I enjoyed
making the project. It was a lot
of fun making all the pages and
seeing the book come together,”
said Senior Courtney Bacon.
The seniors spent their last
Compiled by Autum Greeson
Mrs. Montgomery
Mr. Privratsky
How many years have you
been at Limestone? 10 years
What are you going to do
after you retire?
I’m going to travel, relax, and
ride my bike.
What is a fun fact that you
have learned while teaching
at
LCHS?
(About
the
students, staff, or yourself)
Laughing at yourself releases
stress
What is fun about being a
social worker?
I enjoy working with students.
I have enjoyed getting to know
the students, their families
and faculty at LCHS.
Last semester, two staff
members retired as well. Mr.
Jim Sprague, a custodian,
retired on November 1,
2008. Also, Mrs. Karoe GibbFletcher, a fashions teacher,
retired on December 19, 2008.
How many years have you
been teaching?
31 years
What subject do you teach?
All of the automotive classesfreshmen through senior
What are you going to do
after you retire?
Find another job to pay for my
two girls’ college bills.
What is a fun fact that you
have learned while teaching
at LCHS? (about the students,
staff, or yourself)?
I have been stuck in a “time
warp” for the last 31 years
dealing with high school
students and now I can finally
grow up.
What is fun about your job?
Messing around with my good
students and then bumping
into them years later and still
having the same relationship
with them.
Compiled by Nick Hermann
few weeks making the books in
their second hour. Being in the
class, it was neat to watch the
pages become more detailed
and colorful each day.
This was a very productive
and unique idea for the
students. It allows a lot more
creative
opportunities
for
Pages from books created by Mr. Binder’s Creative Writing class and Mrs. Bentley’s Illustration class.
Photographs courtesy of Kelsi Cheek.
Normally the students would
write and illustrate a book
that was completely their own,
until a new idea was brought
to the table.
Binder came to Bentley
with this idea. Binder’s senior
Creative Writing class and
Bentley’s Illustration class
have decided to create the
children’s books together.
This, of course, means that
Retiring teachers
both classes. It also helps
give a better understanding of
publishing books and working
with others. The stories were
well written and very unique,
while the Illustration students
have made very bright and
interesting pages. The projects
already stand out much nicer
from previous years when the
Illustration students created
them strictly by themselves.
Name: Sierra Redmon
Grade: 12
Year in Limelight: 1st
Role in Limelight:
Photographer/Reporter
Favorite food:
Pizza and Chinese
Favorite color: Black
Favorite music artist:
Brad Paisley
Favorite childhood cartoon:
Rocko’s Modern Life
Fun fact: My three sisters
and I all have the same
initials.
Name: Danny Miller
Grade: 12
Year in Limelight: 1st
Role in Limelight: Reporter
Favorite food:
Good ole’ cheeseburger
Favorite color: Brown
Favorite music artist:
I can’t pick just one.
Favorite childhood cartoon:
Johnny Quest
Fun fact:
The Limelight staff would like
to keep Danny’s fun facts a
secret.
The Limeight staff would like to congratulate Jennifer
Kelly on winning the “I lost the Game contest.” Congratulations!!!
6
Goodbye
Class
of
2009
Encouraging words from your...
Superintendent
Dr. Kelly Funke
Dear Class of 2009,
Saturday, May 9, 2009,
marks the graduation of the
Class of 2009. However, your
graduation day is, ironically,
not for your celebration but a
gift from you to your parents,
grandparents, family, and
friends who have helped you the
past four years to reach graduation. Your celebration and
reward for your hard work will
be seen as you take what you
have learned from Limestone and apply it to your
new role, whether you enter college, join the armed
services, or begin your
career in the workforce.
Limestone
Community
High School will always be
proud of the accomplishments you have achieved.
The Class of 2009 has accomplished many tasks for
which you should be proud.
From the senior member
of the Student Council to
the Senior Class Officers
to the senior leadership
on our athletic and cocurricular competitive teams,
you have always been reliable, enthusiastic, and dedicated. No one will ever forget
the great things your class has
helped achieve for our school.
The gifts of life through your
blood donations, the food baskets during the holidays, and
donations to the Easter Seals
Foundation have established
the caring nature associated with the Class of 2009.
The Class of 2009 has provided our school and commu-
nity with wonderful, memorable moments including the
Softball team’s Class 3A State
Championship, Mid-Illini Conference Championships in
the Automotive, the Fall Play,
the Madrigal productions, the
Spring Musical, and All That
Jazz performances. The Class
of 2009 will be remembered for
the successes on the athletic
courts and fields, the stages,
and within the community.
In areas of academic success,
your class boasts many gifted
scholars. Members of your
class will be attending colleges around the country and
in a variety of settings. Many
other classmates have already
been accepted in the various
branches of our armed services where they will use their
Limestone education and experiences to develop new skills
while defending our country.
Still others of the Class of 2009
will take the skills and education learned the past four years
and immediately put them to
use in the current workforce.
As you say your last goodbyes to Limestone, I encourage you to remember all of
those individuals who have
given you the opportunity to
accomplish so much while at
Limestone and have prepared
you to be able to do so much
more in the years ahead.
Please tell your parents,
grandparents, and that
special person how much
you appreciate the sacrifices they made to ensure
you would graduate with
distinction as a part of the
Class of 2009 by allowing
them to join your graduation ceremony on May 9th.
At the same time, thank
your teachers for sharing with you the gifts of
knowledge and friendship.
These gifts will continue to
enrich and brighten your
future.
Finally, remember each other.
Every
member of your class is
unique and each played a role
in all that you have accomplished the past four years.
To each of you, please accept
my personal congratulations
and very best wishes for continued success throughout your
lives, and my thanks for giving
so much of yourselves to make
Limestone such a great school.
Sincerely,
Kelly J. Funke. Ed. D.
Superintendent
My Little Goodbye:
I may not be graduating next month with the class of 2009, but I am going to miss a lot of
you dearly. As the class of 2010 came to Limestone, your class welcomed us with open arms.
As freshmen, I am sure we annoyed you but that annoyance grew into friendship. Now three
years later those friendships have grown stronger. As you walk that stage to obtain your diploma, you open up a world of opportunities. With your life moving on, try to stay true to yourself. Life is going to throw many good things as well as bad things at you. It is a fact of life.
Just don’t take your life for granted. Take all the chances you can and make as many memories as you can. One last thing - thank you - now go make a difference, be that change!
Opinion/Goodbye Editor
Taylore Carr
Student Council President
Teddy Delicath
Dear Class of 2009 (’09 BABY),
I have the distinct pleasure to write a farewell to our extraordinary class. To say goodbye to a class that has undoubtedly left
its mark on the halls of Limestone. A class of unique individuals
that brought a sizzle and spice to the plain broth of Limestone. So I
will keep this short this just like David Mooney’s attention spam.
Taking a stroll down memory lane so many memories come to
mind. We put the big bad seniors in their place our freshmen
year at our first variety show. Collectively we were a group of
awkward and boney kids that hadn’t hit puberty yet, but we gave
Limestone a taste of
what kind of class we were and
were going to be. Of
course, everyone remembers the epic run
the Average Moes had
against the seniors
in our first dodge ball
tourney. As sophomores we started
having a senioritis
itch, and as juniors
we strolled with
the swagger of a fifth
year senior. I’ve
been to a couple other schools’ dances
and I have yet to see
any of them shake
that stanky leg or get
down on it with
apache like the
class of ’09.
Our
class is eccentric, hilarious and if
you want
the truth
at times
strange
and peculiar.
In
all
honesty
if some
of us attended
any other
school,
we might
be social
rejects.
Friends h i p s
have formed through our athletic programs, extracurricular activities, and our class’s love for late night excursions., So I
say this to our class, savor the sweet memories you remember
and even the ones that have become a little hazy. Love your
friends for who they are and throw the petty drama to the wayside and enjoy our last days. Our high school lives may be
drawing to a sad and tear filled halt, but the real fun is just
beginning. Hopefully, our bonds will stand the test of times and
for most of us these four years have gone by way too fast. So
I say this with swollen eyes and an aching heart, “Thanks for
the memories, the laughter, and the love. I will always call
our class a family and I will always be proud to associate my
name with such a stellar cast of individuals that collectively,
may be the greatest senior class Limestone has ever seen.”
In loving memory of Brandi Marie Palazzo, whose
life was cut short, whose spirit will never die, and
whose memory will be etched in our hearts forever.
Class President
Melissa Durdel
Many seniors may consider this an ending but it’s just a new
beginning; new adventures, new triumphs, and new discoveries. Adventures that may shape our lives or new triumphs that
may lead us in a different direction. Whatever direction you
may go always believe; always believe you can reach past the
stars, always
believe there’s
s o m e o n e
there when you
fall to guide
you back up,
and
there’s
always someone there to
dry your tears.
Those people
will always be
the Class of
2009. We have
become one,
a class that has
gone through
many ups and
downs, a class
that has relied
on one another through
thick
and
thin. So as we
say goodbye
to all we know,
remember
the
teachers,
your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters and your
friends that helped you get this far. Thank them for all they
have done but most importantly never forget the tears and
laughter we have shared and the friends you have made.
Good Luck Class of 2009. Congratulations, we’ve done it!
Class of
Please note that the people listed below are those that took
place in the Limlight graduation survey. Also names are in
alphabetacle order, going downward in the columns. If your
name is not listed below you either to fill out the survey or
your answers were not school appropriate.
Surveys that are listed in blue are from students in the top ten
percent of the Class of 2009. Congratulations Seniors!
Name: Tony Azbill
Major: Architectural Engineer
School: ICC/ISU
Which teacher had the biggest influence on you the
past four years?: Tinnon, her
class is very relaxed
Name: Brittany Bacon
Major: Communication science and disorders
School: WIU
Which teacher had the biggest influence on your four
the past four years? Mrs. Nannen because I have learned a
lot vocally and she has helped
build my confidence with singing.
Name: Courtney Bacon
Major: Art education K-12
School: Illinois College
the past four years? Mrs.
Bentley she encourages and
helps me. Also she has shown
me it’s worth being a teacher
because you get to see your
students succeed.
Name: Kurtis Behm
Major: Architectural Drafting
& Design
School: ITT
past four years? Mr. Camp
Name: Nichole Bill
Major: Speech pathology
School: SIUE
past four years? Kathy Thomason, there are too many reasons.
Name: Gabriel Blancaflor
Major: Civil tech engineering
School: Bradley
Name: Jeff Brooks
Major: Undecided
School: ICC
Name: Aliex Bullock
Major: Accounting
School: Northern Illinois University
Warren she has the most positive way of teaching.
Name: Whitney Carlyle
Major: Cosmetology
School: 5A beauty
past four years? Miss Tinnon,
she teaches us things that you
need to know
Name: Kayla Cook
Major: Fire science
School: ICC
past four years? Miss.Tinnon
she teaches about life values.
Name: Brad Courdt
Major: Engineering
School: U of I
past four years? Miss Bonifas, she taught me a lot about
leadership
Name: Jessica Dearing
Major: Exercise science
School: Heartland College
past four years? Mrs.Tinnon,
because she helps you and
pushes you to do better.
Name: Ted Delicath
Major: Political Science
School: IWU
past four years? Mrs. Adams.
Name: Jason Boucher
Major: Poly/Sci
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Fitch
– Biggest role model and only
teacher I could talk to
Name: Jordan Barnes
Major: Pre-med
School: University of Illinois Champaign
past four years? Mr. Binder,
he’s pushed me to be the best
I can be at everything. He’s become my brother and mentor.
Also, Mrs. Stout. She was my
fav during my Freshmen year.
Name: Patrick Ding
Major: Electric engineering
School: University of Illinois @
Champaign
Name: Melissa Durdel
Major: Pedantic Nursing
School: ICC/ISU
past four years? Ms. Bonifas
because she always pushes
me to be my best and do what
I’m capable of.
Name: Danielle Ewing
Major: Computers
School: ICC
past four years? Mrs. Bryan
Name: Mike Fleming
the past four years? Coach
Schmider/ Miss Tinnon
Name: Chelsea Floyd
Major: Psychology
School: U of I
past four years? Why? Mrs.
Nannen and Mr. Binder, they
both taught me to believe in
myself and encouraged me to
take on great challenges.
Name: Kaid Fought
Major: Undecided
the past four years? Mr. Allred because he was the funniest teacher and the most down
to Earth
Name: Antony Guiliano
Major: Pre-Med
School: Bradley University
past four years? Mrs. Bonifas because she is so inspirational
Name: Asia Harris
Major: Defense Attorney
School: ICC - ISU
Nannen because she taught
me that you can be and do
anything you put your mind
to.
Name: Michelle Heitman
Major: Massage Therapy
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Veirs-He
really improved my writing and
taught me many life lessons.
Name: Jake Hermann
Major: undecided
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Alfred,
Wood, Farquer, Coaches.
Name: Sami Hubbard
Major:Journalism/Psychology
School: Eureka College
past four years? L1 and
L2 (Largent and Look): They
taught me no matter how bad
one tourney went, there is always next week.
Name: Tyler Huffman
Major: Secondary Education
School: ICC /SIU-E
past four years? Mr. Farquer
Name: Amanda Hurst
Major: Undecided
School: University of Illinois,
Champaign/ Urbana
the past four years? Mr.
Binder because he showed me
I could break out of my shell
and was capable of so much
more.
Name: Ben Johanson
Major: Mechanics
School: ICC
past four years? Mrs. Tinnon
because she taught us rules to
live by.
Name: Jessica Friday
Major: Environmental science
School: ICC/Bradley
the past four years? Ms. Bonifas, she is such a nice person
Name: Shawn Fryer
Major: Film Studies
School: Bradley
past four years? Mr. Binder
saves me the camera and direction
Name: Rich Fuller
Major: Wielding Specialist
School: ICC
Seals, he’s an awesome dude
Name: Marin Garcia Jr
Major: Math
School: ICC
past four years? Miss Maddison
Name: Nick Gioviannia
Major: Automotive
School: ICC
past four years? Ms. Tinnon
she’s down to Earth
Name: Jameika Grier
Major: Criminal Justice
School: Parkland Community
the past four years? Miss.
Tinnon she’s the best teacher
and she loves what she does.
Name: Tom Heuermann
Major: Mechanic Engineer
School: Bradley
the past four years? Mr. Hebron, he wears rubber pants
Name: Jessica Jones
Major: Biochemistry/Pre-med
School: Monmouth College
past four years? Mr. Veirs,
because he taught me so many
random things.
Name: Lorin Heiser
Major: Pre-Med
School: ICC
past four years? Ms. MacAfee
she’s taught me life lessons
and prepared me for college
Name: Missy Keith
Major: Photography
School: Indiana UniversityPurdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Name: Malte Hombogen
Major: Banking
School: University of Kiel
past four years? Mr. Robinson
Name: Zach Hostetter
past four years? Madame
Coovert.
Name: Liz Kelly
Major: English Education
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Veirs because the torture and ridicule
brought out the best in me.
Name: Kirsten Krupps
Major: Multimedia
School: Bradley or IIT
past four years? Kathy Thomason, she taught everyone a lot
of good life lessons
Name: Travis Ledford
Major: Music
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Seals
he’s cool like that.
Name: Kristen Lehman
Major: Digital Photography
School: Art Institute in
Schaumburg
the past four years? Ms. Tinnon
Name: Carli Light
Major: Pre-Med
School: U of I Urbana
past four years? Ms. Nannen,
she taught me a lot and helped
me to get involved in things I
never thought I would.
Name: Aaron Lorentz
Major: Accounting
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Veirs,
because with teaching I lost
my shyness and he taught
me to look at life in different
ways.
Name: Danielle Lowder
Major: Physical Therapy
School: ICC/Bradley
past four years? Kathy Thomason. She always helped me
out in rough times.
Name: Tyler McBride
Major: Undecided
School: ICC
past four years? G-Rob
Name: Leah McElhiney
Major: BIO-Chemistry
School: ICC/Bradley
past four years? Mr. Hebron
and Mr. Adams. Both of them
have made me see that there
is more to life that what you
learn in the classroom. However, what you learn in the
classroom will get you through
life.
Name: Tyler McIntyre
Major: undecided
School: ICC
past four years? Miss Nannen
she was always there for me
2009
Name: Nick Mehn
Major: Undecided
School: Monmouth University
past four years? Mr. Allred,
he always made things for us
and I learned the most from
him.
Name: Dan Miller
Major: Computer programming
School: ICC
the past four years? Largent,
because I said so.
Name: Cydney Moody
Major: Theatre
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Binder,
he’s taught me so much and
made a huge on pact on my
life.
Name: Megan Morrison
Major: Middle Level Education
School: ISU
past four years? Mrs. Warren
Name: Cassidy Mullen
Major: accounting
School: ICC
past four years? Mrs. Warren
Name: Jill Parks
Major: Photography/graphic
design
School: Milwaukee Institute of
Art and Design
past four years? Mrs. Bentley- she has taught me so
much and has always made
her class fun. She will be the
teacher I miss the most.
Name: Robby Reeder
Major: Elementary education
School: ISU
Warren she taught me many
skills that I will use as a teacher myself. I can’t forget Mr.
Saylor. He taught me that losing was okay.
Name: Ryan Paul
Major: Criminal Justice/Fire
Science
School: Illinois State
past four years? Veirs, he
pushes you ready for college
Name: Aaron Riley
Major: Engineering
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Seals because he gave me a skill I’ll be
able to use the rest of my life.
Name: Mark Phan
Major: Radiography
School: ICC
past four years? All my teachers! Every teacher has made
an influence in their own way!
Name: John Rivers
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Shipp,
he taught me that you can be
anything if you work at it.
Name: Adam Pitzer
Major: Criminal Justice
School: ICC/Western Illinois
Clausen-he gets work done
Name: Amanda Robinson
Major: Physical Therapy/Kinesiology
School: ISU
past four years? Mrs. Warren,
she’s a great teacher who has
an amazing outlook on life.
Name: Alex Plunkett
School: ICC
What is your fondest memory? When Rich ran into the
pillar in Mr. Gross’s class
Name: Samantha Post
Major: Music/Math
School: Parkland
past four years? Mr. Empey
he makes the last hour of the
day enjoyable
Name: Angie Reames
Major: Veterinarian Science
School: Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Name: Seth Schwindenhammer
Major: Undecided
School: University of Illinois
past four years? Coach Wood,
like a father in school
Name: Cody Shoesmith
Major: Electrical Systems design technician
past four years? Pille, he has
taught me so much.
Name: Rachel Slama
Major: Nursing
School: ICC/OSF
past four years? Viers, because he has taught me the
most.
Name: Randy Nichols
Major: Undecided
School: U of I
past four years? Ms. Tinnon
she’s the loudest
Name: Samantha Smith
Major: Art
School: ICC
past four years?: Mrs. Bentley. She’s amazing Im glad I’ve
had her for my classes. She’s
taught me that no matter how
boring something is, it can be
fun.
Name: Brittany O’Day
Major: Undecided
School: WIU
past four years? Miss Tinnon
and Mrs. Seals
Name: Tyler Owen
Major: Education
School: ICC/ISU
past four years? Mr. Turner,
because he was a teenager
trapped in a man’s body.
1...2...3...4...FIFF
Name: Katelyn Rupert
Major: Undecided
School: Bradley University
Name: Sierra Redmon
Major: Graphic Design
School: Parkland/SIUC
past four years? Mrs. Bentley, because she has taught
me more than art in her class,
she taught me about life.
Name: Taylor Stewart
Major: Bio-Chemistry
School: NIU
past four years? Mr. Veirs because he has taught me how to
open up more and he’s helped
me through the hard times.
Name: Austin Szentes
Major: Business
School: ICC
past four years? Mr. Privatsky,
he tells it like it is.
Name: Danny Terrell
Major: Culinary Arts
School: ICC
past four years? Mrs. Tinnon,
I’ve learned a lot of life skills
from her.
Name: Aaron Toland
Major: Multimedia
School: ICC
Name: Kevin Traxler
Major: Conservation police
School: WIU
past four years? Mr. Shipp,
he’s influenced me to be
strong
Name: Cameron Vanvooren
Major: Mechanical Engineering
School: Illinois State
Which teacher had the
biggest influence on you
Seals, he has helped me
through the past 4 years.
Name: Andrew Walker (Beard)
Major: Undecided
School: ICC
Name: Bobby Wheeler
Major: Architecture
past four years? Mr. Pille
Name: Kirstin Wikoff
Major: Nursing
School: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Veirs, because I have learned
a lot.
Name: Kristen Williams
Major: Nursing
School: ICC, St.Francis College of Nursing
past four years? Why? Miss
Nannen, she has always
pushed me to do my best no
matter what.
Name: Tyler Wright
Major: Auto Technology
School: SIU Carbondale
past four years?: Privatsky
Name: Luiz Zomignani
past four years? Clausen
10
Welcome to this issue’s
edition of Name That Movie! Congratulations to last
month’s
winner,
Randy
Hacker, for correctly recognizing the quote from Monsters Vs Aliens [B.O.B. pictured below]. He received a
bag of Twizzlers for his display of cinematic knowledge!
If you think you have
what it takes this month,
look at the movie quote below. Write your name, the
name of the speaker, and
what movie the quote is from
and slip it into the envelope outside room 208 (Mrs.
Coovert’s room) in the Foreign Language hall. We will
randomly choose from one of
the submissions to receive
a surprise.
Good Luck!
Entertainment
Editor: Tyler Owen
Photograph courtesy
of Tony Azbill
“Count your blessings, Lizzie.
If he liked you, you’d
have to talk to him.”
By Jordan Miller
On Wednesday, April 1,
some friends and I went to
Beef O’Brady’s for dinner.
Beef O’Brady’s is a sports
pub that was established in
1985. When I heard that this
restaurant had sports and
good food I could not wait to
experience it for myself. It is
located at 2601 W. Lake Av.
A-7 in Peoria. This restaurant
includes a small bar once you
walk into the restaurant. The
bar includes about ten stools
with a large countertop where
you can eat. Also, in this
restaurant is an arcade room
with about seven games. The
games include: Pacman, Fast
and the Furious, Galaga, etc.
If you do not feel like eating
inside, food can be taken to
the patio outside.
When we arrived at Beef
O’Brady’s, we were seated
immediately in the center of
the restaurant. Once seated,
our waiter came to our table
to get our drink order. Amber
and I ordered water, while
Stanley got a Root Beer. Our
waiter told us he would return
in a minute. While we were
waiting, we gazed around the
restaurant and saw that have
about fifteen televisions all
with a sports program on each.
Keith Urban - Defying Gravity
Reviewed by Taylore Carr
does fit the song because, well, someone that you are thankful
Keith Urban has been under it is really a “Sweet Thing.”
for what they do in your life.
the radar, often, in the past
Number two on the track Now, “Hit the Ground Runnin’,”
few years with his marriage listing is, “If Ever Could I Love,” is a fun song. In this song, a
to actress Nicole Kidman and which was the
girl left and
birth of their daughter, Sunday i n s p i r a t i o n
the guy went
Rose Kidman Urban, born on and reason for
after
her.
July 7, 2008. Urban is once the title of the
“I
wouldn’t
again in the headlines with album.
The
waste
all
his new album released March title
comes
of my time
31, 2009, Defying Gravity. from the lyrics
cryin’,
I
According to USA Today, Keith of the song’s
wouldn’t sit
says, “It’s a very up record. chorus.
Part
home alone
Once we got in the studio and of the chorus
wondering
started recording, the majority is, “You know I
where I went
of the songs tended to be pretty can’t read your
wrong, I’d be
up [beat] and joyous.”
mind,
love,
rockin’
on
“When I picked you up for but it seems
out of here, “
our first date baby, well, your to
me
that
are just some
Photograph courtesy
pretty blue eyes, they were your heart and
of the catchy
of kick104.com
drivin’ me crazy, and the tiny mine
tonight
phrases
in
little thought that was so are
defying
this song. It
amazing, is they were lookin’ gravity,” This song is my second is a song that can liven up any
at me.” This is probably one favorite on the album because crowd.
of the better songs on the of the message the song states
The other songs on the album
new album, called “Sweet and the rhythm to it. It is are, “Kiss A Girl,” “Til Summer
Thing,” number three on the about a person being afraid of Comes Around,” “My Heart is
track listing of
starting over Open,” “Only You Can Love Me
Defying Gravity.
on love yet This Way,” “Standing Right in
I
personally
they want to Front Of You,” “Why’s It Feel
loved this song
when
they So Long,” and “I’m In.” This
the first time I
meet
this album really is pretty good. I
heard it. It has
person who liked all the songs, some more
a catchy beat
they
think than others but there was not
to it and can
could
be, one that I could say I did not
pretty
much
THE ONE.
like. Keith Urban expresses
be listened to
“Thank his emotions well through his
no matter the
You,”
is songs and you can tell he is
mood that you
such
a at a point in his life that he
are in. The song
sentimental is the happiest he has ever
reflects a guy
song
that been. Urban shows that he is
totally in love
Keith Urban deeply in love with his wife and
with a girl, his
wrote. It has daughter, as well as showing
“sweet thing,”
a slow beat that he loves the place in his
and wants to
to it but is life that he is at. Fans can pick
spend all his
such a nice up his album, Defying Gravity,
Photograph courtesy
time with her.
song if you at any local department store.
of smh.com.au
The title really
want to show 4 out of 5.
We noticed that a soccer game be $10.67 with the happy hour
was being televised and the price of wings. If he did not tell
2009 McDonalds All-American me about happy hour my bill
Game was on also. We decided would have been $13.99.
Our food came out twenty
to watch the McDonalds Game
while waiting for our drinks, minutes after we ordered it.
Everything
which arrived
was cooked
in about two
perfect, just
minutes after
the
way
we ordered
we wanted
them. Once
it.
While
our
waiter
we
were
brought us
eating
we
back
our
continued
drinks
we
to watch the
told him we
McDonalds
were
ready
Game
on
to order our
the
big
food.
Photograph courtesy of
s c r e e n
Stanley
peoriarestaurants.com
TV. While
went
first;
enjoying the
he
ordered
the chicken finger basket with game, our waiter continued to
fries and coleslaw, which cost come and check up. At half
only $7.29. Amber went next time of the game we finally
and ordered the Philly Steak finished our food and paid for
with fries, which cost $6.99. our bills.
Overall, the restaurant had
Lastly, I said “I want twentyfive wings.” While finishing very good food and a great
my order, our waiter informed atmosphere if you are a sports
me that Monday-Friday 4-7 fan like I am. I would have to
P.M., they have a happy hour. give Beef O’Brady’s 3.5 out of
The Beef O’Brady’s happy 5 stars. If you do not want to
hour allows beef wings to dine in the food can be ordered
be only 39 cents each. After to go. The phone number is
Hopefully,
he told me this I still wanted (309)688-5610.
twenty-five wings. Thanks to you will enjoy it as much as
our waiter, my bill came out to my friends and I did.
Compiled by Danny Miller
Disturbed
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria, IL
Wednesday, May 6
7:00 PM
Beach Boys in Peoria
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria, IL
Thursday, May 14
7:30 PM
Peoria Chiefs vs. Quad Cities
(Fireworks Show)
O’Brien Field
Peoria, IL
Friday, May 15
6:30 PM
Vince Gill
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria, IL
Tuesday, May 21
8:00 PM
Peoria Pirates vs. Quad City
Steamwheelers
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria, IL
Saturday, May 23
7:00 PM
Entertainment
Editor: Tyler Owen
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Race to
the finish
The Glass Castle
by Jeanette Walls
Reviewed by
not have to do much in
Blake McWilliams
this movie. He just gets
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! That is to stand there with his
the sound of very fast cars; arms crossed and mutter
cars that are in the Fast and one or two lines per
Furious. Fast and Furious sequence. Yes, of course
is the fourth sequel, in the he races and beats up
Fast and Furious franchise. a few people. This is
The movie is rated PG-13 for all though, as he really
violence, sexual content, and does not have much else
drugs.
going for him.
Photo courtesy of
The movie opens up with a
Brian O’Conner is
high speed chase. Don, played played by the returning bighollywood.breitbart.com
by Vin Diesel,
P a u l
is with his
Walker.
in this movie in which people
crew as they
Unlike
Vin should not have survived. The
are chasing
Diesel, he has unrealistic approach makes
down an oil
to show the it very cool and the special
tanker. They
emotion that effects are nice.
manage
to
is
needed.
The negative thing about
catch
and
He returns to this movie is the music. The
wreck
it,
play the part music is some sort of Spanish
letting
Don
very well. He or Latina music. We cannot
and company
also produces understand a word that is
gain a lot of
great action. being said. The music is also
money.
We
There is no going very fast and does not
learn of the
problem with have a good beat.
plot
where
him in this
Fast and Furious could have
Don is wanted
movie.
done a lot better with the plot,
by
both
The greatest though. It is basically a plot
criminals and
thing
about that we are all too familiar
police and he
this movie is with: the main characters
is
avoiding
pretty obvious: are running from the law and
them all.
the cars and chasing a villain at the same
Photograph courtesy
Vin Diesel
racing. There time. That is why it is getting
of empireonline.com
really
does
are
wrecks only 3 out of 5 stars.
Reviewed By Kimber Fawley
her brother and sisters to fend
I have wanted to review this for themselves, supporting
novel for some time now. If each other as they dealt with
you think your childhood their parents’ betrayals, and
was unusual or unhappy, it as they found the strength to
is nothing compared to the leave home.
wild upbringing
I really enjoyed
experienced
reading, what I think,
by
Jeannette
was a great novel.
Walls and her
The characters grow
siblings. In this
to become relatable
memoir,
Walls
to anyone who has
tells the story of
dealt with their own
her original, but
family
problems.
exceptionally
The wonderful thing
dysfunctional
about this book is
family.
the
author’s
way
Walls’ story
of
compassionately
begins with her
describing
her
parents’ ideals of
situation.
She
nonconformity
never
condemns
Courtesy of
where it became
her parents for her
umbc.edu
a
curse
and
childhood.
Instead,
sometimes
a
she finds a way to
blessing for the family. Her love her dysfunctional family
parents, Rex and Rose Mary despite its numerous flaws. I
Walls, had four children. They would recommend this novel to
lived like nomads, moving anyone. It is a quick read, and
through desert towns and a nice way to learn something
camping in mountains. Rex about your own situation in
was a spontaneous, intelligent life.
man, who, when sober, taught
his children everything from
physics to literature.
He
especially taught the children
to embrace life fearlessly. Rose
Mary, an aspiring artist, did
not care for the responsibility
of family, calling herself an
‘excitement addict.’
Later, when money ran out,
the family found themselves
in a West Virginia mining
town. The family’s troubles
Photograph courtesy
escalated to her father stealing
money from the family and
of newsinfo.iu.edu
disappearing for days. This left
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Top ten:
Teen Life
Top of the class of 2009
Top eight percent: Top ten percent:
From left to right, in order of rank: Patrick Ding, Chelsea Floyd, Katelyn Rupert, Kristin
Wikoff, Teddy Delicath, Ryan Stoens, Jessica Jones, Rachel Kyle, Sydney Gann, and Tom
Heuremann.
Photograph Courtesy of Sami Hubbard
Aries
March 21st to April 19th
Those of you with families will
be feeling a powerful nesting
instinct this month as the
planets encourage you to focus on domestic bliss. You
will, the challenge of the organization and the strategy
in very unusual manners!
Those who surround you
will become stunned and
amazed. Thoughts and emotions on Graduating = I did
it! Haha! I told you I could!
I’m way better then you!
Taurus
April 21st to May 20th
If you are single then be prepared to be convinced that
love at first sight really can
happen! Fiancés should be
already starting to show
improvements now. Issues
from the past will need to
be talked through. Thoughts
and emotions on graduating = I worked very hard for
this. I had some great times
even though I missed a few
of them. Hard work pays off.
Gemini
May 21st to June 21st
As a Gemini you have a natural charm and wit, which appeals to a wide range of people.
This month you can use this
to your advantage in the work
place and this could lead to
promotion. It is a good time for
the planning of cruising. You
recall being on and around
water to refresh your lost energies. Thoughts and emotions
on graduating = Yes! I’m finally out of here! Now it is on
to college and time to party!
Cancer
June 21st to July 23rd
You need to begin this month
by putting your foot down with
a friend who thinks that they
are acting in your best interest. The love you feel in your
heart may not be turned over
to your apple of eye. Patience
and comprehension are the
best approaches. Thoughts
and emotions on graduating =
My family is here for me and
that brings a tear to my eye.
Leo
July 23rd to September 21st
Emotions are running high
in the first half of the month,
but you are unusually perceptive right now and can resolve
things with a few well chosen
words. Later in the month you
will have the ability to persuade and you can use this
to improve your career position or gain advantage in a
competition. Thoughts and
emotions on graduating =
I should have been the one
to give the farewell speech!
Why them? I deserve it more.
Virgo
August 24th to September 22nd
A range of positive influences this month mean that you
will see success literally falling into your lap. You may find
yourself excited that you lose
some perpestictive and forget
your friends and family a little.
Trust advice of a loved one this
month. Thoughts and emotions on graduating = I did my
best and tried really hard. I
could have done better though.
Libra
September 23rd to
October 23rd
It may seem a little early in the
year to be thinking about taking a vacation, but the planets
indicate that this is the best
time for you to travel. You
are in the mood for soaking
up some culture making this
month a period of intense personal growth band learning for
you. Thoughts and emotions
on graduating = I can’t wait till
I find that someone very special to me now. Let’s do this.
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Carli Light
Taylor Stewart
Lorin Heiser
Kirsten Krupps
Zaxhary Budde
Amanda Hurst
Jay Linsley
Mackenzie Camp
Courtney Langen
Scorpio
October 24th to November 22nd
Scorpios rarely need to be told
to be cautious as it is their
standard approach to decision making. However, the
planetary influences are encouraging you to take risks
right now. The new feeling
may be interesting, but do be
careful as there is potential
for losing money. Thoughts
and Emotions on graduating
= Ha! It is about time. I’m so
glad I have Graduated. I need
to celebrate with someone.
Sagittarius
November 23rd
December 21st
If you act now success will be
fully within your grasp. A friend
will be on hand to add their
own particular skills. Finances could be hugely improved if
you’re willing to make the most
of the opportunity in front of
you right now. Thoughts and
emotions on graduating =
Yes! I’m finally free! Woo Hoo!
Capricorn
December 22nd through January 19th
On the work or school front
you have been feeling as
though something has been
holding you back. This month
that block will be removed
and you can make spectacular progress, which will bring
you praise and respect from
all those around you, including someone special! Thoughts
and Emotions on graduating =
Well, I did well. I have prestige.
That is good enough for me.
Leah McElhiney
Bradley Courdt
Mark Phan
Taylor Closen
Jordan Barnes
Michelle Heitman
Mackenzie Shannon
You have all worked hard
and you earned it!
Congratulations!
Aquarius
January 20th to
February 19th
If you are looking for success
this month then you can rely
on your charming personality as your charisma receives
a major boost. Emotionally
this is a month where you
should be looking to someone to make some kind of
commitment, don’t be scared
to give them an ultimatum.
Thoughts and Emotions on
graduation = I don’t know
what I wanna be yet. I hope
I find that out in college.
Pisces
February 20th to March 20th
Nostalgia is likely to dominate the first couple of weeks
as contact with relatives
brings back a number of fond
memories. However, the second half of the month will
be demanding as a number
of outstanding projects need
your close attention. Don’t
let romance distract you. Thoughts and Emotions on
graduation = It is now time to
pursue my goals. I’m so happy.
Teen Life
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Alright seniors, I realize that we all have
the entire summer to
wrap up everything
before you go away
to college, so here
are some ways to say
goodbye to the people
here at good ole Limestone and fun ways to
spend your summer
Step One: Make sure
all your expenses are
paid off. If you sent
more than two transcripts, then you need
to stop by the guidance office to see how
much you owe. Also, library and school books
need to be returned.
You will not be able
to graduate if these
things are not finalized.
Step Two:
The last week
of school, walk
up to your favorite teacher
or teachers and
tell them “thank
you.” I realize
your teachers
may have been
a pain, but just
remember they
felt the same
way about you. Despite
your mutual feelings
toward each other, you
owe your high school
education to those peo-
ple, and they deserve a
Step Three: Attend
little appreciation. I am Senior Tea and take
not talking about buy- pictures with all of
your friends. This
can be the friends
you have known
forever and were
with you the second you walked into
the school, or maybe the people you
have become buds
with throughout the
years. The memories of high school
will help to comfort
ing them a bouquet of you when you are adflowers, but a short justing to college life.
and sweet “Thank You”
Step Four: Try to be
card would be the per- one of the first people
fect way to say goodbye. off of the football field
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Memorial
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Memorial
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Kristen Williams
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Jillian Parks
Lions
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LFT Union
Limestone
Community
High
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Friends (LAFA)
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Rachel Kyle
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Memorial
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Memorial
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Memorial
Abagail Borland
Taylor Closen
Bartonville
Superwash
Nancy Barth
Memorial Fund
Lynn Hohenbery
Memorial
Nikki Jones
(Monroe Boosters)
Carli Light
Kyle Reynolds
Robert Reeder
Roger Dailey
Memorial
Melissa Durdel
Jennifer Seiler
Nikki
Jones
(Family Funded)
Pepsi
Theresa Sanders
Alex Williams-Harrington
Limestone
Grade School
Katelyn Rupert
Lorin Heiser
Steve Heath
Memorial
Jay Linsley
Pleasent Valley Grade
School Booster Club
Brad Courdt
Abigail Borland
Hollis Grade School
Taylor Stewart
Kayla Finley
Courtney Langen
Tyler Christiansen
Taylor Closen
Randall Garske
Jake Hermann
Nicholas Mehn
David Mooney
Alexander Plunkett
Adam Regguinti
Seth Schwindenhammer
Justin Stear
Ryan Stoens
Brayn Maser
Memorial
Mark Phan
Stephanie Contoni
Scholastic Bowl
Abby Borland
Patrick Ding
Shawn Fryer
Dalton Vodden
Limestone Area C
of CommerceCommunity Service
Mark Phan
Limestone Area
of CommerceIndustrial
Technology
Tyler Wright
National Honor
Society
Inductees for
2009
Seniors
Bobby Schmitt
Memorial
C
after graduation. Nothing is more important on that day than
knowing that you are
finally done than by
running off the field.
Step Five: Have a ballin’ graduation party.
Step Six: Spend your
summer with the people you are leaving behind. Depending on
where you are attending school, you may
not be able to come
home every weekend.
Spending time with the
people you are leaving
behind will help you
make more memories to take with you.
Joshua Allen
Courtney Bacon
Jacob Carroll
Kimberly Fawley
Cole Johnson
Ryan Paul
Samantha Post
Juniors
Barry Arnett
Daloria Artis
Kayla Austin
Sarah Bastin
Kylie Beckman
Hal Bouchez
Rebbecca Bucklin
Taylore Carr
Christine Celiberti
Keith Cramer
Kevin Cramer
Dereck Cranford
Mallory Eckstein
Amy Flessner
Kimberly George
Kathryn Gray
Taylor Hampton
Hillary Harrison
Luke Hermann
Christopher Hetzel
Mitchell Heuermann
Kayla Hislope
Kelsi Johnson
Matthew Johnson
Melissa Kemper
Briana King
Emily LaValle
Laura Loyd
Bree Luster
Nicholas McKinney
Megan Miller
Brooke Owen
Alexander Peacock
Alexander Rasbury
Kate Reaktenwalt
Marissa Reynolds
Katlyn Roos
Dustin Sacco
Kaylin Sharp
Brittany Smith
Megan Swanson
Amelia Thomason
Connor Webster
Tyler Wright-Carnell
Hong Zhang
Sports
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Editor: Connor Webster
Running with
the track team
By Chris Butler
BANG! They are off. What is
one of the only sports that you
can show off how far you can
throw, how fast you can run
and how high or far you can
jump? Track and field. The
Limestone track team is doing
well and is ready for anything
that comes their way.
“This year’s track team is
young, but they are very determined,” said Coach Saylor.
The boys team is led by seniors Colton Cranford, Mark
Phan, Kyle Reynolds and Kev-
in Traxler. The girls team is led
by Kristen Wikoff.
Some of the top performers
on the boys and girls team are;
hurdlers: sophomore, Mason
Arnold. The top sprinters are:
sophomore, Tyler Ashby, junior: Caleb Parsons. The top
throwers are: junior, Jordan
Light and Colton Cranford.
The top jumpers are: junior,
Brad Courdt.
The boys and girls team
both had a meet at Limestone
against Pekin on April 7. The
boys team then had a meet
on April 21 against East Peoria and Dunlap, which was
also held at Limestone. The
girls team then had a meet at
Limestone on April 28 against
Metamora and Canton. All of
these opponents are in their
conference.
The track team hopes to
have a great season. They
were looking forward to the
Mid-Illini conference meet on
May 2. They also hope to reach
the sectional and state meets.
So, come out and cheer on the
track team members to state.
Girls Soccer
Kicks Off
By Connor Webster
GOOOOAAAALLLLLL! The
girls soccer team is looking
forward to having a great
season. The team is returning last year’s starting goal
keeper, Carli Light. They also
have returned seniors Amanda Hearst, Chelsea Floyd, Rachel Kyle, Nicole Bill, Jordan
Barnes, Aliex Bullock, Kaylee
Ozuna and Sierra Davis. The
rest of the team consists of
Sarah Bastin, Kaitlyn Chamblin, Mollie Scarcliff, Ashley
Schultz, Hannah Shue, Kora
Bestold, Kayla Bredernitz,
Sarah Daugherty, Ashley
Hartzler, and Stephanie Test
Last year the team struggled in the conference with
a 0-11-1 record and an
overall record of 2-12-2.
They were looking forward to
coming into this season with a
lot of energy and tough play.
They started the season off
against Lincoln. At halftime
they were down 1-0. At the start
of the second half Rachel Kyle
scored to tie the game at 1-1.
She would later score again
to make the game 2-1 and they
ended up winning it 3-1 to
start the season off at 1-0. The
team was feeling pretty good to
start that way against a rather competitive Lincoln team.
Next came the Central Lions.
The girls came out with a lot of
energy and had a 7-0 lead at
the half, with a good game from
Carli Light and Rachel Kyle.
The girls did not score at half,
but the physical play picked up
and it ended up being a hard
nose victory to put them at 2-0
for the season and tying the
season win total from last year.
When they started conference play, they started to
struggle in a 5-0 loss to the
Pekin Dragons. That game put
their record to 2-1 with East
Peoria coming up next. The
game at the Eastside Centre
was cold and windy but a lot
of people came out to support
the girls as they took on the
Raiders. Rachel Kyle scored
the lone goal for the Rockets,
who came out with a 1-1 tie
to put their record to 2-1-1.
Then they played Olympia
and beat them 7-0.
Then
the
girls played Washington and tied with them 1-1
to put their record at 3-1-2.
Then they went to Morton
where the girls lost 7-0 and
could not get anything going so it got their record to
2-3-2 and hope to keep improving as the season goes on.
This year’s girls soccer
team has started off quick
and hopes to keep things going in order to turn things
around from previous years.
They look they will have a
competitive season this year.
Cheerleading
Gets Back into
the Spirit
Congratulations to everyone that made the football and basketball cheerleading teams for the 2009-2010 school year.
Keep up the spirit! Also joining the cheerleading teams next
year will be the new coaches which are Ms. Shipman, head
coach, and Brittney Christiansen, assistant coach. Keep up
the good work!
Rockets Baseball Blasts Off
The baseball team this season has started out with an 8-5
start while being 1-2 in the conference. They lost 9-4 against
East Peoria and 5-2 to Washington on a historical night for
the Panthers who played their first game ever under the lights
in Washington. The team leaders are David Mooney and Seth
Schwindenhammer.
Girls Softball #1 in
the State
The Lady Rockets continue their tear through the MidIllini and Illinois. Starting off the season, the softball team
was ranked number one in the state. Overcoming most of
their conference rivals, the year is shaping up for the softball
team. As of April 24, 2009, the rockets are leading the MidIllini with an undefeated record of fourteen wins and zero
losses. We wish the Rockets the best of luck in the remainder
of the season, especially to seniors Melissa Durdel, Mackenzie Foiles, Sierra Redmon, Chelsea Hoyle, Rachel Burns,
Mackenzie Camp, Jessica Dearing, and Katelyn Rupert.
Sports
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Editor: Connor Webster
MLB Back
in Action
By Nick Hermann
er from the Texas Rangers. League they predicted that in
Spring training has just endBradley had 22 home runs the NL Central Division the
ed and it is time to start the and a batting average of .321. Cubs would come out on top.
This will be the 101 year
regular season. There have
The New York Mets helped
been some big offseason moves out their bullpen by acquir- anniversary of them winthe
World
Seriesand pickups. ESPN has made ing closer Francisco Rodriguez ning
their predictions on how the from the Los Angeles Angels of it has been a long time.
Out of the NL Central, the
season is going to go and who Anaheim and closer J.J. Putz
is going to win their divisions. from the Seattle Mariners. ESPN analysts picked the St.
A couple of the big named
Rodriguez led the league in Louis Cardinals to win the
National
League
teams picked up
wild
card
spot.
valuable
players,
In the NL East Diviand the New York
sion they picked the
Yankees picked up
New York Mets to win.
a lot of big names.
In the NL West
The biggest was
Los Angeles Dodgers
pitcher
C.C
Sawere predicted to win.
bathia from the MilIn the American
waukee
Brewers.
League the analysts
Last year with
picked the Cleveland
the
Brewers
he
Indians to win the
had 11 wins and 2
AL Central Division.
losses with a 1.65
In the AL East they
earned run average.
picked the New York
The Yankees also
Yankees because all
acquired pitcher A.J
of the trades and free
Burnett from the To- A.J Burnett and C.C Sabathia pose for pictures
agents they acquired.
ronto Blue Jays and for their new team, the New York Yankees.
Then, in the last
first basemen Mark
division, AL West,
Teixeira from the Los
Angeles Angels of Anaheim. most saves (62) which was a they picked the Los AnThe Yankee’s third baseman Major League season record. geles Angels of Anaheim.
There have been many teams
Alex Rodriguez admitted to
Putz was injured most
using a performance enhanc- of last year but he had 15 that have bettered theming drug called “Boley”; there saves and 56 strikeouts. selves because of the offseawas no punishment for this.
Every year ESPN predicts son and all of the trades or
The Chicago Cubs helped all of the division winners free agents they acquired.
This will make for an interout their offense by getting before the season begins.
Milton Bradley, an outfieldThis year in the National esting race for the division.
NBA Playoff
Outlook
By Nick Jones
With the NBA playoffs starting,
the leading team in the Eastern conference is the Cleveland
Cavaliers led by super star LeBron James who seems to
be in good shape. The second place Boston Celtics
five games behind them the
Cav’s are sitting comfortably
in first place.
The Cav’s are leading the
league with a 65-15 record
and also have an amazing
record at home with 39 wins
and only one loss, and are
currently on a four game
win streak. The Defending
Champions Boston Celtics,
led by their big three Kevin
Garnett, Paul Pierce, and
Ray Allen, have suffered from
injuries all year with Kevin
Garnett missing twenty five
games this season and possibly missing all of the playoffs.
After All-Star break the Celtics signed seven foot big man
Mikki Moore to replace Garnett while he was out, and
they also signed six foot two
inch floor General Stephon
Marbury who has not played
for two years because of team
issues. Also, the third place
Orlando Magic has lost three of
Derrick Rose trys to lead the Bulls to victory over the Celtics.
photographs courtesy of NBA.com
their four best players Jameer
Nelson, Rashard Lewis, and
Hedo Turkoglu. With those
three out, the Magic have only
Superstar Dwight Howard to
try and lead their team into
the playoffs. The other teams
in the eastern conference playoffs are the Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers,
Chicago Bulls and Detroit
Pistons.
In the Western conference
the Los Angeles Lakers, led
by reigning MVP Kobe Bryant, are ahead of the pack
with a 65-17 record.
In second place the Denver Nuggets, led by Carmelo
Anthony and new acquisition Chauncey Billups, are
tied with The Portland Trailblazers and the San Antonio
Spurs, each with a 54 and 28
record.
Other teams in the west
consist of the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, New
Orleans Hornets, and the
Utah Jazz. This year ESPN
has picked the Los Angeles
Lakers against the Cleveland
Cavilers as a projected finals
appearance. The NBA season
this year was great, but the
playoffs should turn out even
better.
David Mooney
What sport do you play?
Galactic Baseball
What position do you
play? Robothrow(SS)
How tall are you? How tall
do you want me to be?
What grade are you in?
Senior
Do you have a nickname,
if so what is it? No, hungry
hobo
Who is your biggest role
model? Why? Startsky and
Hutch, because they weren’t
jive turkeys.
Do you have any pre-game
rituals that you do before
every game? If so, what?
Yes, I dance to Richard Simmons “sweatin’ to the oldies’
before every game.
What do you do during
the off season to keep in
shape? Well, basically I take
a bath in meat, then let ravishing wild dogs chase me
through the woods.
When is your birthday?
September 15, 986 B.C.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team?
Montreal Expos
What type of music do you
listen to? Russian Fold
music
Gabe Blancaflor
What sport do you play?
Tennis
What position do you
play? 5th seed, but hopefully
1st later this year.
Do you have a nickname,
if so what is it? Ninja
Who is your biggest role
model? Why? Myself because I like to be the best I
can be
Do you have any pre-game
rituals that you do before
every game? If so, what? I
think about how I’ll win.
Are you superstitious
about anything? If so,
what is it? Not superstitious.
What do you do during
the off season to keep in
shape? I work out at Landmark and nap or warm up.
Do a triathlon or Iron Man.
When is your birthday?
February 12,1991
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team?
Myself
What type of music do you
listen to? Anything
What is the best quote
you heard from a coach
or teammate? Go big or go
home…ladies.
Photograph courtesy of Mrs. Kocher

May - Limestone Community High School

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