Holocaust survivor visits Sullivan schools

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Several students who were studying Maus in class, belong to the Future Educators club, entered pieces in the recent Through Their Eyes: A Holocaust Art and Writing Contest sponsored by the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation, were volunteer docents at Holocaust exhibits sponsored by the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation, or were nominated by a teacher to assist acted as guides and assistants to Dr. Gingold while he visited Sullivan Schools.

•June 12, 2024•

When Sullivan High School freshman Olivia Hullum was reading Maus for her English class, she wanted more than just to read about the Holocaust. She wanted to meet a Holocaust survivor in person and hear one share their story in person. So she asked if there was one who could come speak to her class.

On April 24, Holocaust survivor Dr. William Gingold of Champaign-Urbana came to Sullivan and spoke not just to Hullum and her classmates but to all SHS and SMS students and staff. Read More

Annual Ag bookmark contest 

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•June 5, 2024•

Avvi Whitten

Piper Richardson

Moultrie County Ag in the Classroom held its third annual bookmark contest in May. Elementary students were invited to design a bookmark based on this year’s theme, “Celebrate Illinois Agriculture.” Over 100 students from Sullivan, Okay Valley, Lovington, and Arthur Christian participated. This year’s winners were Avvi Whitten, 1st Grade from Sullivan, Piper Richardson, 2nd Grade from Sullivan, and Clara Russell, 4th Grade from Arthur Christian. Each winer receive ad Ag Literacy Prize Pack and will have their bookmarks featured at local libraries this summer.

 

Clara Russell

Guest speaker scheduled for the Geneology Circle on June 11

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•June 5, 2024•

The Geneology Circle will be held at the Moultrie County History Center, History Center, 1303 S. Hamilton, Sullivan, on June 11th from 6:30-8 p.m. The guest speakers will be the Daughters of Union Vetetans of the Civil War 1861-1865. This organization is for women of direct lineage from Civil War veterans to keep the memory of their ancestral fathers who served, honor their loyalty and sacrifices and keep alive the history of those who participated in the struggle to preserve the Union.   

Call 217-728-4085 to register.

Lehman takes team player to new level

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•June 5, 2024•

by E. Scott England 

Lehman (center) listens to Coach John Bertetto during the pole vault prelims.

It was a cool Saturday evening in April when students and families gathered by Wyman Lake’s pier to take pictures before prom officially kicked off at 8:00pm. Having spent nearly twenty minutes taking pictures of all varieties, four track relay teammates came together for a photo. Seniors Easton England, Owen Hussong, Hayden Moody, along with sophomore Johnny Iacobazzi stood smiling as the 4x800m relay team. 

After several pictures were taken, a voice from the side said, “Now let’s get one with the number one alternate.” It was Rhett “Cowboy” Lehman. As he took his place in the middle of the four, he said, “I’m always ready at a moment’s notice.” Lehman’s mom, Erica Lehman, turned to the other parents and said, “It’s true. He is always ready.” With his signature cowboy hat, Lehman grinned at the cameras with his four other teammates. Read More

Pageants conduct Bingo prize drive

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•June 5, 2024•

The Miss Sullivan Pageants did a bingo prize drive for Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. They spent a few weeks collecting and this week, both Miss Sullivan Sarina Voegel & Jr. Miss Sullivan Miah Voegel delivered the prizes to the senior center.

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Pictured L-R are Miss Sullivan Sarina Voegel, Jr. Miss Sullivan Miah Voegel and Mid-Illinois Senior Services Director, Kathi Garvey.

Living Wax Museum 2024

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Living wax museum
The Sullivan Elementary School 4th graders presented their annual end of the school year living wax museum projects last Tuesday. Each student was given the assignment of choosing a real life person, living or dead, who has had a positive impact on American culture and/or history. The students researched, put together a report about the person, and put together some kind of costume and booth presentation for the person they chose. 

 

Dementia: Understanding its complications and struggles

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•May 29, 2024•

Dementia is not forgetting that you left the car keys in your nightstand drawer; it’s forgetting how to open the drawer.

By Angela Hogan

What’s wrong with Sarah?

Sarah sat in her favorite chair, staring blankly at the family photos on the mantelpiece. Her husband, James, noticed her distant gaze and gently touched her shoulder to get her attention. “Are you all right, sweetheart?” he asked, with concern in his voice. 

She turned to James with a faint smile, her eyes showing a hint of confusion. “I’m fine, just a bit tired,” she replied. The growing frequency of these lapses weighed heavily on her mind. Deep down, she knew something wasn’t right, but the fear of what it might mean kept her silent. Read More

Poppys Day

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Poppys Day
The Sullivan American Auxilary was set up Friday at Kirby Foods selling poppies. Each year millions of Americans wear little red poppies in memory of those who have died in all wars and to assist in the rehabilitation of those Veterans who are now hospitalized suffering from wounds and illness. Pictured (l to r) is Emma Burdick and Mary Sims.

Several students excel in art and writing contest

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•May 29, 2024•

Several Sullivan students were honored April 28th for their entries in ‘Through Their Eyes: A Holocaust Art and Writing Contest’ sponsored by the Holocaust Education Center (HEC) of the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation. 

“The contest focused on honoring Holocaust victims, both Jewish and non-Jewish, along with resisters, rescuers and liberators,” noted Rebecca Lawson, contest coordinator and HEC co-director.

“We asked teachers to involve their students in the contest by creating artwork, poetry, prose, or film that would highlight their creative talents while helping them connect to individuals impacted by the Holocaust,” she added. Read More