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OBOS 2014 Selection

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Photo by Keith Stewart OBOS 2014 Selection Pictured is Sullivan Middle School’s reading club One Book One Sullivan who unveiled their book selection for the school and city November 24. This year, the club chose “Unstoppable” by former NFL defensive end Tim Green. The novel surrounds a jr. high student named Harrison who has aspirations to one day play in the pro football league, but is faced with an almost insurmountable challenge. The book club is encouraging the public to read the novel and then join them early next year for book discussions.

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OBOS 2014 Selection
Pictured is Sullivan Middle School’s reading club One Book One Sullivan who unveiled their book selection for the school and city November 24. This year, the club chose “Unstoppable” by former NFL defensive end Tim Green. The novel surrounds a jr. high student named Harrison who has aspirations to one day play in the pro football league, but is faced with an almost insurmountable challenge. The book club is encouraging the public to read the novel and then join them early next year for book discussions.

NP Accepting Santa Letters

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Photo by RR Best NP Accepting Santa Letters Cami and Conner Denton place their letters to Santa in his mailbox Monday outside of the News•Progress office. Letters may be dropped in the mailbox or emailed to santa2014@newsprogress.com up through Friday, December 12 by 5 p.m. For more information, call 728-7381. Santa letters will be printed in the December 17 edition of the News•Progress.

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NP Accepting Santa Letters
Cami and Conner Denton place their letters to Santa in his mailbox Monday outside of the News•Progress office. Letters may be dropped in the mailbox or emailed to santa2014@newsprogress.com up through Friday, December 12 by 5 p.m. For more information, call 728-7381. Santa letters will be printed in the December 17 edition of the News•Progress.

FFA Support Recognized

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Submitted FFA Support Recognized Alan C. Horn of Sullivan was recently presented with a plaque of appreciation by local FFA officers for the more than 25 years of monetary support to the foundation. Horn accepted the honor on behalf of Camazi Corp.

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FFA Support Recognized
Alan C. Horn of Sullivan was recently presented with a plaque of appreciation by local FFA officers for the more than 25 years of monetary support to the foundation. Horn accepted the honor on behalf of Camazi Corp.

Lions Club Members Recognized

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Submitted Lions Club Members Recognized Recently two members of the Sullivan Lions Club were recognized for their many years of service. John Ruscin is a 60 year member of Lions, while Bill VanKeuren has been a member for 10 years.  Those pictured, from left to right, are Cindi Reed, Sullivan Lion’s Club president, VanKeuren, Ruscin, and Bill Hazelhorst, District Governor who presented the awards.

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Lions Club Members Recognized
Recently two members of the Sullivan Lions Club were recognized for their many years of service. John Ruscin is a 60 year member of Lions, while Bill VanKeuren has been a member for 10 years.  Those pictured, from left to right, are Cindi Reed, Sullivan Lion’s Club president, VanKeuren, Ruscin, and Bill Hazelhorst, District Governor who presented the awards.

Boberg Arrives at SHS

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Submitted Boberg Arrives at SHS The University of Illinois Agricultural Education program has placed student teacher Jennifer Boberg, with SHS agricultural science instructor Don Lockwood. From January through April, Boberg will be teaching classes including Introduction to Agriculture, Eighth Grade Exploratory, Greenhouse Management, Agricultural Science, and Agribusiness. The student teaching experience will also include advising FFA activities such as career development events, leadership conferences, and FFA week promotions.

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Boberg Arrives at SHS
The University of Illinois Agricultural Education program has placed student teacher Jennifer Boberg, with SHS agricultural science instructor Don Lockwood. From January through April, Boberg will be teaching classes including Introduction to Agriculture, Eighth Grade Exploratory, Greenhouse Management, Agricultural Science, and Agribusiness. The student teaching experience will also include advising FFA activities such as career development events, leadership conferences, and FFA week promotions.

OV NHS Induction 2014

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Photo by Jeni Yantis OV NHS Induction Okaw Valley High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony recently. Pictured are the inductees and ceremonial officers. Front row, left to right: Olivia King, Madison Uhlrich, Skyler Birch, Seth Yeakel, Tyus Brooks, Sydney Hagerman, Brianna Creviston and Catherine Dwyer. Second row: Devan Nave, Nicole Miller, Savannah Birch, Gretchen Macklin, Charli Uhlrich, Justin Vander Burgh, Caity Ohm, Paige Harlin, and Amy Orris. Third row: Amanda McClain, Abby Vander Burgh, and Keeley Benning.  Not pictured: Joe Jeffers and Nick Tipsword.

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OV NHS Induction
Okaw Valley High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony recently. Pictured are the inductees and ceremonial officers. Front row, left to right: Olivia King, Madison Uhlrich, Skyler Birch, Seth Yeakel, Tyus Brooks, Sydney Hagerman, Brianna Creviston and Catherine Dwyer. Second row: Devan Nave, Nicole Miller, Savannah Birch, Gretchen Macklin, Charli Uhlrich, Justin Vander Burgh, Caity Ohm, Paige Harlin, and Amy Orris. Third row: Amanda McClain, Abby Vander Burgh, and Keeley Benning.  Not pictured: Joe Jeffers and Nick Tipsword.

OV FFA Attends National Convention 2014

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Submitted by Aspen Cassady OV FFA Attends National Convention Okaw Valley’s FFA traveled with nine of its members to Louisville, Ky. in October for the National FFA Convention. While there students were involved in numerous activities including a private tour with Churchill Downs trainers and jockeys, a tour through the SeaWorld exhibit and numerous other educational exhibits at the convention center. Among all of this the students were able to witness several motivational speakers discussing how to prepare for the future. “The five hour journey always is a highlight for FFA members every year at Okaw Valley so this gives students something to work hard for,” said senior Amy Orris who was one of the nine chosen to go. In addition to this trip being educational, it also afforded members of what opportunities lie ahead for them in their FFA career. Since the National FFA Convention has one of the largest career shows, students may plan for their future with popular colleges and big companies.

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OV FFA Attends National Convention
Okaw Valley’s FFA traveled with nine of its members to Louisville, Ky. in October for the National FFA Convention. While there students were involved in numerous activities including a private tour with Churchill Downs trainers and jockeys, a tour through the SeaWorld exhibit and numerous other educational exhibits at the convention center. Among all of this the students were able to witness several motivational speakers discussing how to prepare for the future. “The five hour journey always is a highlight for FFA members every year at Okaw Valley so this gives students something to work hard for,” said senior Amy Orris who was one of the nine chosen to go. In addition to this trip being educational, it also afforded members of what opportunities lie ahead for them in their FFA career. Since the National FFA Convention has one of the largest career shows, students may plan for their future with popular colleges and big companies.

Otter Plunge 2014

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Submitted Otter Plunge The Otter Plunge at Olympia, Ill, was held on October 11-12. Pictured (top) from left to right are: Sofia Nuzzo 10 & U 3rd , Noah Spain 10 & U 4th place. Not pictured is Ava Shriver, 8 & U, 2nd place. Pictured (bottom) from left to right are: Connor Russell, open, 3rd; Aiden Short 11-12, 5th; Bryce King, open, 1st, Grant King, open, 2nd, Brynna Sentel, open, 1st, McKenna Kull, open, 2nd, Natalie Drury, open, 4th. Not pictured is Charlie Goss, open, 6th.

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Otter Plunge
The Otter Plunge at Olympia, Ill, was held on October 11-12. Pictured (top) from left to right are: Sofia Nuzzo 10 & U 3rd , Noah Spain 10 & U 4th place. Not pictured is Ava Shriver, 8 & U, 2nd place. Pictured (bottom) from left to right are: Connor Russell, open, 3rd; Aiden Short 11-12, 5th; Bryce King, open, 1st, Grant King, open, 2nd, Brynna Sentel, open, 1st, McKenna Kull, open, 2nd, Natalie Drury, open, 4th. Not pictured is Charlie Goss, open, 6th.

Sullivan Volleyball Awards 2014

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Submitted by Krista Smith Sullivan Volleyball Awards The Sullivan volleyball team held their awards banquet November 4 at the Sullivan Country Club. Award winners included, from left to right: Offensive and defensive blocking awards Brittin Boyer with 140 kills and 43 blocks; defensive digging award Emily Neuhauser with 228 digs; Lady Redskin award Kailyn Boyer; most assists Abby Elzy with 134 assists; most aces: Alyssa Marshall with 25 aces; and team manager: Becca Pratt. Boyer and Neuhauser were also the team’s only all-conference selections, being named to the CIC all-conference second-team.

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Sullivan Volleyball Awards
The Sullivan volleyball team held their awards banquet November 4 at the Sullivan Country Club. Award winners included, from left to right: Offensive and defensive blocking awards Brittin Boyer with 140 kills and 43 blocks; defensive digging award Emily Neuhauser with 228 digs; Lady Redskin award Kailyn Boyer; most assists Abby Elzy with 134 assists; most aces: Alyssa Marshall with 25 aces; and team manager: Becca Pratt. Boyer and Neuhauser were also the team’s only all-conference selections, being named to the CIC all-conference second-team.

Sullivan Golf Awards 2014

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Submitted by Krista Smith Sullivan Golf Awards The Sullivan golf teams held their awards banquet November 3 at the Sullivan Country Club. Award winners included, from left to right: Sam Mulligan, boys’ most valuable player, all-conference medalist; Tommy Schibur, boys’ most improved player; Alexis Matlock, girls’ most valuable player; Hannah Elzy, girls’ most improved player.

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Sullivan Golf Awards
The Sullivan golf teams held their awards banquet November 3 at the Sullivan Country Club. Award winners included, from left to right: Sam Mulligan, boys’ most valuable player, all-conference medalist; Tommy Schibur, boys’ most improved player; Alexis Matlock, girls’ most valuable player; Hannah Elzy, girls’ most improved player.