
L to R: Derek Campbell, Leamber Broady, Alicia Sheldon, Jessa Hawkins
| Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Looking for 20 interested seniors...
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September 3, 2008
As you may or may not know, construction is one of the largest
industries in the world. Construction workers build our bridges and
roads, our places of employment and entertainment, our schools, and
our homes. More than ever, we need . . .
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Hall of Fame
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January 27, 2008
Friday , February 8 , 2008
Recognition of Hall of Fame Class of 2008 at Rams Basketball Game:
Troy Hughes, Jerry Tom Kryger, Lucie Mays, Donte Moore, Susan
Smith, Noble Thomas, Rolla Anderson. 1942 boys basketball team,
1969 . . .
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Vernois News Staff
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January 18, 2008
Another exciting speech tournament greeted members of the MV
speech team on Saturday, January 12. Students gathered in H parking
lot at 5:15 AM, and the bus rolled out at 5:30.
Speech members had the opportunity to visit a school even . . .
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Vernois News -- Eric Lyday
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January 18, 2008
The MV Rams started the Salem Invitational Tournament with a
bang, defeating Charleston 69-42.
After a slow start to the game the Rams found themselves down by
two after the first quarter but quickly picked up the pace in the
second . . .
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Attend Area Conference
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January 11, 2008
Fifteen Mt. Vernon Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Chapter members attended the Southern Illinois FBLA Area Conference
held at SIU-C on Friday, January 11, 2008.
Students attended various workshops and competed in
. . .
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Parent meeting scheduled...
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January 7, 2008
There will be a Parent meeting for any parent interested in
helping will be on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 6:00 pm. This
meeting will be held in the cafeteria annex.
We will be needing help in various areas:
BUILDING PROPS
. . .
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Culinary Arts -- Christmas Project...
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January 1, 2008
The Gingerbread Project began with each Culinary Arts student
researching gingerbread and its history. They also researched
different house ideas and ingredients for each house. Each kitchen
of four students had to create/design a floor . . .
read more
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October 1, 2008
Anyone interested in joining the Chess Team/club, it is not too
late. If you would like to be part of us please come on Wednesday
nights. We meet in room 105G from 3:30 to 5:00p.m. each
week.
We will be starting into our season . . .
read more
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October 1, 2008
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, November
6th and Friday, November 7th.
Thursday, November
6th
Students dismissed
. . .
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September 30, 2008
The library celebrated "Banned Book Week" in September. We are
now getting ready for "Teen Read Week." What is Teen Read Week?
Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative aimed at teens,
their parents, librarians, educators, . . .
read more
by Leah Minor
Vernois News |
September 24, 2008
It takes millions of pieces of paper a year to keep a school
like MV running.
When teachers, administrators, and other faculty members find
themselves in need of paper, copies, and even posters, they
typically go to Mrs. Karen . . .
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by Lauren Duncan
Vernois News |
September 24, 2008
After years as a popular hangout, ‘Smokers Corner’, has become a
thing of the past. A new ordinance enforced in the city of Mt.
Vernon is the cause of the deserted street corner.
The law states that anyone younger than 18 who is . . .
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by Lauren Duncan
Vernois News |
September 12, 2008
How often do you stumble upon an old yearbook and get distracted
by the reminder of memories? All too often people will think back
to their school years and regret misplacing or not purchasing a
yearbook. If you’re missing one from your . . .
read more
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September 6, 2008
Come celebrate a great start to the 2008-2009 school year at the
Annual Back-to-School Hop on Thursday, September 11th. The
Hop will be located at the L- Building Parking Lot from 7:00 to
9:00 p.m. with music provided by Cosmo T. It is . . .
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by Leah Minor
Vernois News |
September 3, 2008
Sergeant Jim Hawkins serves as MV’s School Resource Officer, or
SRO.
The purpose of the SRO program, according to Hawkins, is to
break down barriers between high school students and law
enforcement officers.
“I am a resource . . .
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by Alicia Sheldon
Vernois News |
September 3, 2008
Noticed a lot of dirt piles and machinery around G building
lately? It all pays off in the end - the maintenance crew is hard
at work ensuring that certain parts of the school are functioning
correctly and look their best.
The large . . .
read more
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August 29, 2008
Dear Parents,
The library staff encourages and welcomes parents to visit and
use our library here at the high school. We are located in the top
of C Building. A pass should be obtained from the Attendance Office
in H Building prior to . . .
read more
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August 18, 2008
Some have asked about the
morning bells and what they mean.
Mon-Tue-Wed
8:15 Five minute bell to let students know to begin moving to
class.
8:18 The two minute warning bell.
8:20 The final or tardy bell. If students are . . .
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August 18, 2008
The Guidance Office will begin making schedule changes for
students Tuesday, August 19. Students will be allowed to come to
the Guidance Office between passing periods only.
Counselors will make every effort to only make legitimate
. . .
read more
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August 12, 2008
Nine new teachers finished orientation at Mt. Vernon Township
High School. Pictured front row, from left: Anne Perry, Erin
Livengood, Tammy Martin, Cherie Rogier and Lois Baugh. Back row,
from left: Jason McFarland, Kevin Braddy, Matt Pool . . .
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Quebec, Canada this summer...
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August 6, 2008
Ms. Reyling’s summer journal…
Sunday, July 6, 2008
I am studying in Quebec, Canada for the rest of the summer. I
should start
taking pictures tomorrow.
Ms. Reyling
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Here are a . . .
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Dates & Times
Welcome, Class of 2012! |
October 15, 2001
"Click"
here for Registration information and forms...
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July 31, 2008
Welcome to Mount Vernon Township High School’s Web site! Whether
you are a student, parent, teacher, administrator or interested
community member, we hope you will find "mvths.org" full of useful
information. Communication with key . . .
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
at 9 a.m. |
July 31, 2008
Company Information:
Dagg's Auction Service
RR 1
Johnsonville, IL
62850
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: 618-835-4416
Cell: 618-838-0513
Sale Day Phone: 618-838-0513
EMail: 618-838-0513
Event Dates:
. . .
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Working on new goals...
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July 31, 2008
On Tuesday, July 22, 2008, the Mt. Vernon Township HSD Board of
Education began the process of developing new goals for the
district. A “Strategic Planning Committee” was established
consisting of the Board, administration, teachers, . . .
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3-D Visualization and Animation Team
Earn Silver Medals at SkillsUSA Nationals in Kansas City! |
June 30, 2008
Kansas City, Missouri -- Mt. Vernon Area Vocational Center
students Kolten McCulley and Austan Skidmore, along with their
instructor Mr. Gary Hatfield, accomplished something truly
outstanding this week when McCulley and Skidmore earned . . .
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Golf Scramble a Success
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June 11, 2008
The Board of Directors of the MVTHS Foundation want to thank
everyone for their help in making the "3rd Annual Golf Scramble" at
Green Hills Golf club such a success. The Foundation appreciates
everything that was donated for sponsorships, . . .
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Needs your help!
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June 4, 2008
We were unable to find the classmates listed below.
Paul Arndt
Serena Ashby
Jim Ashby
Nichelle Badger
Andrew Baker
Jon Bates
David Beckham
John Bell
Stacy Bennett
Tina Beppler
Brent Bertchi
Twani Bishop (Hofer)
. . .
read more
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May 16, 2008
JAVA is a magazine designed and edited by MVTHS students
for the enjoyment of students and faculty.
It was founded in 1976 as a creative outlet for student
expression in the arts.
In the Spring of 2001, JAVA joined . . .
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AreaSports.net
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March 30, 2008
During a meeting of the South-7 Conference basketball coaches on
Monday night, E.J. Randolph of the Mount Vernon Rams was voted as
the unanimous choice for MVP (Most Valuable Player) in the
conference for the 2007-2008 season. Three other . . .
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as Rams Head Basketball Coach
AreaSports.net |
March 24, 2008
Fresh on the heels of a dramatic Elite 8 post-season run, the
Doug Creel Era has come to an end. Mr. Creel submitted his
resignation over the weekend as the head coach of the Mount Vernon
Rams Boys Basketball team. He will remain at the . . .
read more
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March 19, 2008
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Mt. Vernon Cheer Teams!
We will see you on April 4 (7-9pm) for our first practice!
There will be a parent meeting on April 8 at 7pm in the
warehouse…see you there!
Basketball
Maggie McDonald
. . .
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If property is lost/stolen, it should be reported to the Attendance Office immediately.
|
January 9, 2008
Textbooks, articles of clothing and personal possessions should
all be clearly marked with your name.
Mt. Vernon Township High School provides hall lockers for
students to store their personal property.
Lockers are also provided . . .
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Co-Op may be for you...
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January 14, 2008
~Juniors~ Want to earn three school credits and make money at
the same time?
As a senior, you can enroll in the Cooperative Education
Program, gain valuable work experience, and earn three school
credits . . .
read more
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January 4, 2008
You won't want to be left out
of the loop when it comes to the latest news from Mt. Vernon
Township High School.
Sign up for News Update on
our website. On the left side of the front page of our
website, click on "Sign up . . .
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Honors Mr. Rolland Mays
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December 15, 2007
Mr. Rolland Mays, Orchestra Director at Mt. Vernon Township High
School was recently honored at Eastern Illinois University. He
received the "Honor An Educator" award from the Kappa Delta Pi
International Honor Society in Education. Mr. . . .
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December 23, 2007
School will resume on January 3, 2008. Students will report to
their first semester, first period class at 9:00 a.m. to pick up
their second semester class schedule. Students will be dis-missed
at 9:10 a.m. to move to their assigned second . . .
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December 23, 2007
The All South Selections were divided into Double A and Single A
Cross Country Selec-tions with a First Team and Second Team
selected.
Campbell Walters (Junior) and Caleb Cross (Junior) and Perry
Borah (Junior) were se-lected to the . . .
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December 23, 2007
Cold weather has arrived along with the need for warmer
outerwear. Anyone who has clean, new or used coats, scarves, gloves
or hats, please bring them to the Atten-dance Office, room 127H or
call Mrs. Renth at 246-5931. These will be made . . .
read more
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December 23, 2007
Start your new year off right with reading. Some of our new
books include the following: Guts by Gary Paulsen, Flags of Our
Fathers by Bradley, Mama’s Girl by Veronica Chambers, Incantation
by Alice Hoffman, Brian’s Hunt by Gary . . .
read more
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December 23, 2007
Darwin Walters, a sophomore at Mt. Vernon Township High School
was recently selected to partici-pate in the Illinois Music
Educators Association (IMEA) All-State Or-chestra. IMEA holds its
annual conference will be held on January 31st– . . .
read more
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December 23, 2007
The annual Hi-Tri Sweetheart Dance will be held on Saturday,
February 2. The theme this year is ―A Dream Come True‖ and the gym
will be decorated in the classic Cinderella fairytale. The dance
will be held from 8:00—11:00 p.m. in the . . .
read more
Vernois News
Holden Johnson |
December 12, 2007
Recently personnel from Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon
and Centralia came to speak to the Freshman at MVTHS for their
Career Education class. The staff came with hopes of motivating
students to consider a career in the medical . . .
read more
Vernois News
By Holden Johnson |
December 9, 2007
The Mt. Vernon High School Art department has created quite a
name for itself. They have acquired many different first place
ribbons in many arts shows all the way from Benton to St.
Louis.
What inspires these students to create these . . .
read more
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November 24, 2007
Dear MVTHS Parent/Guardian,
Before the District cancels school this year due to inclement
weather, I wanted to let you know the process the District uses
when it decides to close school. Our primary consideration is for
the safety of . . .
read more
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November 21, 2007
Louis D. Martinez, a highly respected national speaker from the
International Center for Leadership in Education will be speaking
on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28 at Mt. Vernon
Township High School.
. . .
read more
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November 24, 2007
Once again, the art department is announcing the call for
submissions for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. To
participate you can come by Mrs. Rodgers room 228H for more
information. Your work needs to be turned in by December 14.
read more
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November 21, 2007
The November 27 Discipline Committee meeting has been cancelled
and moved to December 11, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria annex.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to come to the meeting.
The committee will review all discipline . . .
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by Rob Knutson |
November 23, 2007
The junior class is selling Mt. Vernon Rams apparel in order to
raise money for Prom. The shirts are all black with white writing
outlined in orange. We have long sleeve shirts for $15, short
sleeved shirts for $10, crew neck sweatshirts . . .
read more
MVTHS Salutes New National Board Certified Teachers
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November 16, 2007
Mt. Vernon High School is very proud of its new National Board
Certified Teachers. Holly McKay, Jessica Pilson, and Nikki Prost
received their scores on November 9, after a year of preparing
teaching portfolios and taking a 3 hour test in . . .
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Releases 2007 School Report Cards
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November 6, 2007
For Immediate Release
October 31, 2007
2007 Report Card shows nearly 300 struggling schools making
significant improvement
184 schools make AYP for second year to move off
academic improvement status
SPRINGFIELD . . .
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By: Eric Lyday Vernois News Sports Editor |
November 15, 2007
Mt. Vernon basketball fans got a small look at things to come as
the MV boys and girls basketball squads took to the court Monday
night at “Meet the Teams”. The good-sized crowd was introduced to
the freshman, JV, and varsity boys and . . .
read more
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November 5, 2007
The full-color book of school memories, Vernois 2008, is
currently on sale through November 19 for $63.00. All yearbook
orders are being handled through the SmartPay program this year,
and you may order online, over the phone or by mail. . . .
read more
|
October 8, 2007
The library has just finished celebrating “Banned Book Week.” We
are now getting ready for “Teen Read Week.” What is Teen Read Week?
Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative aimed at teens,
their parents, librarians, . . .
read more
Beauty and the Beast
Morgan Feltmeier |
October 30, 2007
“Bell horses, bell horses. What time of day? One o’clock, two
o’clock, three and away!”
October 18th thru the 21st, this familiar line of Beauty and the
Beast was heard in the Mt. Vernon Township High School’s
Schweinfurth . . .
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by Eric Lyday
Sports Editor -- Vernois News |
September 29, 2007
Spectators Friday night witnessed more than a Ram victory - they
also got to see another class of seniors celebrate Senior Night.
Senior Night is a great tradition in high school sports which
allows the community to recognize all the . . .
read more
Vernois News Staff |
September 20, 2007
The 2007 MVTHS Homecoming Parade took place on Thursday
September 20th.
School organizations Hi-Tri, HOSA, Rockin’ Rams, and FFA
provided floats all centered around the Homecoming theme “Follow
the Yellow Brick Road.”
. . .
read more
Vernois News
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September 17, 2007
Vernois News, the student newspaper at Mount Vernon Township
High School, is the recipient of a $4825 gift raised by the members
of the MVTHS Class of 1955 to purchase technology and software for
the journalism program. The gift will . . .
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By Alicia Sheldon--Vernois News |
September 14, 2007
A familiar organization at MV kicked off its activities on
Thursday, September 13. Hi Tri began its 82nd year with its annual
picnic, held at the Veteran’s Memorial Park.
The picnic kicked off at 4:00 PM at the west shelter.
Hot . . .
read more
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October 11, 2007
Several copies of the 2007 Vernois Yearbook are available for
only $40.00 each.
You still have time to pick up the historical record of the
2006-2007 year at MVTHS in 208 pages of full color photos.
Pick up your copy today in Room . . .
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Interested? Apply today!
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April 14, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Bill Gates of
Microsoft, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Meg Whitman of EBay, or even Oprah
Winfrey? Do your parents or any of your relatives own their
own business? Now you have the . . .
read more
www.mvths.org
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June 20, 2007
Welcome! As you can see, the
Mt. Vernon Township High School web site is up and running!
Actually, we have been working internally for the past few months
to get designed and working. We will be making additions over the
course of . . .
read more
Southern Illinois High School Rural Health Careers Camp
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May 19, 2008
The purpose of the camps is to provide rural high school
students with a hands-on opportunity to learn about and experience
different health professions careers and to show them the
opportunities available in the health professions. . . .
read more
Available Online!
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June 4, 2008
Vernois Memories is a collection of stories about simple living,
love, and growing up.
Stories and columns contained in Vernois Memories reflect the
important memories that helped shape the lives of those people that
we love. It . . .
read more
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April 13, 2008
Lexi pitched five innings of outstanding relief for Mount Vernon
during their 5-4 victory over Albion-Edwards County at Quality Time
Field. The Lady Rams improved to 6-2 on the season.
read more
AreaSports.net
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April 13, 2008
Joe ran a personal best time of 53.6 in the 400 meter dash
during a non-scored quad meet at Centralia that also included
Carbondale and Marion.
read more
Just around the corner!
AreaSports.net |
March 17, 2008
Members
of the Rams boys track team work on technique in the starting
blocks above as they prepare for a dual meet against Marion this
Tuesday in Mount Vernon.
read more
AreaSports.net |
March 7, 2008
The magical post-season continues for the Mount Vernon Rams as
they have reached the Elite 8 for the first time since 1997
following a 49-39 victory over the Cahokia Commanches in the Class
3A Championship Game at Centralia.
Cahokia . . .
read more
PE Faculty/Students take the plunge for Special Olympics...
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March 18, 2008
Many PE students along with their teachers Mrs. Ahlfield and Ms.
Payne participated in the Polar Plunge held March 1st at Rend
Lake. The students/faculty from the Physical Education
department raised a little over $1,500 to go . . .
read more
in the 3-Point Showdown in Peoria
AreaSports.net |
March 17, 2008
Logan tied for 5th Place out of 32 shooters
in Peoria at the State level in the Three-Point
Showdown after hitting 9 out of 15 shots in the
Class 3A qualifying round at Peoria.
read more
Notes/Photo from AreaSports.net
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March 6, 2008
The Jerseyville Panthers decided to live and die by the
three-point shot, and on Wednesday night they fell victim to Mount
Vernon Rams 45-28 in the Boys Class 3A Sectional at
Centralia.
E.J. Randolph led the Rams with 15 points, . . .
read more
AreaSports.net |
March 5, 2008
Mount Vernon Ram players pose proudly with their Class 3A
Regional Championship Plaque after defeating the Centralia Orphans
38-29 in the Title Game at Marion. Despite losing to the Orphans in
two earlier meetings, and finishing behind . . .
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State Champs!
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March 5, 2008
The Mt. Vernon Varsity Cheerleaders captured the State
Championship at the 2008 ICCA State Cheerleading Finals at the
Prarie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. This is the third
State Championship in the past 12 years for the Mt. . . .
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Are now available!
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March 5, 2008
The Mt. Vernon Township High School Foundation will award
monetary grants to individual teachers or teams of teachers for the
purpose of enriching the quality of education at Mt. Vernon
Township High School.
Interested teachers may . . .
read more
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February 8, 2008
The annual Mt. Vernon Township High School Hi-Tri Sweetheart
Dance was held in Changnon Gym on Saturday, February 2. This year’s
theme was “Dream Come True.” The music for the dance was provided
by Kickin’ It! Music Productions.
. . .
read more
Students Taking A Renewed Interest In the Value of Education
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February 16, 2008
STRIVE
Strive is a Rotary-sponsored scholarship program that recognizes
and rewards students who achieve the greatest improvement in grades
in their senior year.
All seniors are eligible and awards will be based on
program . . .
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for educators & parents
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January 26, 2008
Check out i-SAFE's newest creation: The Virtual Training
Academy! To get the most innovative Internet safety training for
yourself, your kids, and your community members, visit isafe)VirtualTraining . i-SAFE's
Virtual Training Academy is . . .
read more
Jefferson County Development Corporation
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October 15, 2001
Select a "Clip"
below
Introduction
to Career Opportunities in Jefferson County
Mr. Jason Swan, Rend Lake College/Mr. Hank Eisenga, Continental
Tire
Electronics/Manufacturing
. . .
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to be Held February 2
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January 25, 2008
The annual Hi-Tri Sweetheart Dance will be held on Saturday,
February 2, from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. in Changnon Gym. This year's
theme is "Dream Come True" and the colors are pastel shades of
pink, aqua, blue, and lavender. Music will be . . .
read more
Saturday Night -- April 26, 2008
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January 25, 2008
We are in need of any parent interested in helping with Prom
this year. Prom is scheduled for April 26 from 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. at
the Mt. Vernon Holiday Inn. Building props, decorating and setting
up, cleaning up, chaperoning, obtaining . . .
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Important Notice!
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January 25, 2008
The deadline to order caps and gowns for graduation and legal
name verification for the diploma was December 18, 2007. If your
son or daughter is planning to participate in the commencement
ceremony, he/she must have a cap and . . .
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National Leadership Conference
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January 23, 2008
Congratulations to the nine FFA members from Mt. Vernon High
School who attended the two day National Leadership Conference at
Collinsville Holiday Inn on the 18th and 19th of January. The
following students completed the two day . . .
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