•December 12, 2018•

R. Eden Martin, a 1958 Sullivan graduate who went on to become a well-known Chicago attorney, has generously donated 100 copies of his recent book Fragments of the History of Sullivan, Illinois to the Sullivan Community Education Foundation.
Donations raised from the purchase of his book will be used by SCEF to support and promote educational opportunities for students of Sullivan schools and learners of all ages in the community.
To acquire a copy, a donation made payable to SCEF is requested. Donations and pick-up of the book may be made at the Sullivan High School office during normal business hours.
For more information about SCEF, visit the website at SCEF.info.

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NEHS Book Shoppers from left to right: Miles Gregory, Alexa Hauser, Mallory Nichols, and Avery McGregor

•December 12, 2018•

By Paige McLaughlin and Cami Badman
For the News Progress

Sullivan High School’s National English Honor Society (NEHS) went on their third annual trip to Barnes and Noble in Champaign Nov. 29 to purchase books for the Sullivan High School and Middle School Media Center.
Students met with Anna McClellan, the school’s media specialist, a week and a half before the trip to learn how to shop for the library which is much different than shopping for oneself. The group discussed how the library needed variety in genres and titles and how to find books based on popular awards, read-alikes for books already loved, and series completion.
They also discussed budgeting and making sure the books were appropriate for the library. Each member filled out a common spreadsheet so they could double check that no one selected the same titles as other groups and made certain the books weren’t already owned by the library. This year NEHS was given $100 per team of three-four for book purchases. Read More

•December 12, 2018•

By Jerry L. Ginther
NP Guest Columnist

If I’d known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself. I thought getting old would take a lot longer. I’ve heard those amusing comments several times recently; from those my age as well as those who are older.
Not that introspection is a new thing with me, but the years seem to now be flashing by at warp speed. In recent years it seems I’m putting up and taking down the Christmas tree more frequently. As a matter of fact it seems that I go through this ritual every couple of months. And, the frequency of my own birthday is coming around more often than in the past. Now, I’m thankful, of course, that this keeps occurring, but as those annual celebration numbers increase, I am also reminded that it’s obvious that I have more of them behind me than I have to look forward to. This makes planning for future events a bit more restrictive. Not only do I have to consider the time element, but also, now I have to consider whether I’ll be physically and mentally capable to even consider some things I might want do in the years to come. Read More

•December 5, 2018•

By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

The Sullivan Middle School Building is over 100 years old. Its ability to serve students to this day is a testament to the care and maintenance it has been given over the years.
One area of the building that was showing many signs of wear and tear was the space located above the gym. Some may remember it as the study hall room while others remember it as the library.
Through the generosity of a grant through the Sullivan Community Education Foundation, this space was able to undergo a major remodel. Not only was the space freshened up with new paint, new blinds, and new rugs, but versatile student seating was installed along with white boards to enhance student collaboration.  Read More