By Becca Warfel
Oct. 7th, 2010
A team from Neoga’s chapter of FFA recently competed in the horse judging competition at Rockin’ A Ranch. The students spent the morning of September 16th evaluating equine conformation and testing their knowledge of horses. They saw a wide variety of horses ranging from halflinger ponies to quarter horses, all with different qualities. Neoga compiled a total score of 1081 points, winning third place. Only 27 points separated them from first place. Congratulations, FFA members!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Neoga Team Competes in Eco Meet
By Becca Warfel
Oct. 14, 2010
Students from Neoga got a chance to show off their science skills recently by competing in this year’s Eco Meet. The junior high and high school teams, coached by Mrs. Brown and Mr. Ballard respectively, travelled to Lake Shelbyville on October 7th to participate in the competition. Each team member took a series of tests on various subjects pertaining to ecology and the environment. Subjects tested on included edible and medicinal plants, trees, amphibians, the life of a bee, rocks, and butterflies. Overall, Neoga placed well in the contest with junior high taking fourth place and high school taking 7th place. Congratulations Eco team!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Blood Drive
by Kendra Schooley
Nov. 4th, 2010
Every minute, every day, someone needs blood. The Neoga Healthcare Club recently sponsored a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Seventy-one people showed up to try to donate, and sixty-one of them were able to donate. One hundred eighty-three people “in need” will possibly benefit from this donated blood. Overall, there were twenty first time donors, and they were all students. Neoga High School junior Natasha Beals said, “We exceeded the goal that we set, and hope to do it again next time.” The Healthcare Club will hold another blood drive that will be held on February 22, 2011.
FCCLA Trash Pickup
by Alex Harvey
Oct.7th, 2010
FCCLA’s first trash pickup was held last Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Ten members worked to clean up Route 45, spanning 2 miles of highway. Their successful work amounted to 10 bags of trash cleaned up from our community. The next FCCLA trash pickup will be held October 20, 2010, for any interested members. It is encouraged that members do as many service activities as possible to accumulate points. It is important for all members to remember that they must have at least one trash pickup in order to attend the end of the year field. FCCLA faculty advisor, Mrs. Schafer, said, “The trash pickup went very well, and we were able to pick up ten bags of trash, cleaning the highway”.
Oct.7th, 2010
FCCLA’s first trash pickup was held last Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Ten members worked to clean up Route 45, spanning 2 miles of highway. Their successful work amounted to 10 bags of trash cleaned up from our community. The next FCCLA trash pickup will be held October 20, 2010, for any interested members. It is encouraged that members do as many service activities as possible to accumulate points. It is important for all members to remember that they must have at least one trash pickup in order to attend the end of the year field. FCCLA faculty advisor, Mrs. Schafer, said, “The trash pickup went very well, and we were able to pick up ten bags of trash, cleaning the highway”.
Student of the Month
by Becca Warfel
Nov. 4th, 2010
Each month at Neoga High School, a committee chooses the “Student of the Month.” In order to be nominated, the student must be in good academic standing, be involved in the school and community, and be an overall positive example to the students of the school. This October, the “Student of the Month” is Tyler Pikowski. Congratulations on your achievement, Tyler!
Monday, November 1, 2010
FCCLA Ice Cream Social
by Sierra Struthers
Oct. 7th, 2010
Neoga FCCLA holds an annual Ice Cream Social every year. New and old members alike met in Mrs. Schafer’s room on August 31, 2010 to enjoy ice cream covered with whatever topping they desired. The primary aim of The Ice Cream Social is to inform new members of what FCCLA is all about and what they do throughout the year. The club participates in section meetings, proficiency events, annual meetings, fundraisers, and “Friday Night Lives.” Club sponsor, Mrs. Sheri Schafer, stated, “We’re looking forward to a very active and productive year! We have an upcoming costume party at the end of October and Operation Christmas Child is coming up.” Overall, this meeting was a success and all had a great time and some good food in the process.
"Students Serve"
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by Mr. Mike Snyder
Oct. 21st, 2010
The following Neoga High School students participated in the annual "Adults with Disabilities" picnic and hayride hosted by Mike and Jean Snyder on Saturday, October 9th: Melissa Winchester, Kourtney Will, Kristie Kastle, Jenna Mellendorf, Cassidy Strohl, Kellie Kastle, Taylor Rich, Mallory Harshman, Demmie Long, Shelby Baker, Dalton Ellison, Nick Bright, Jessie Ray, and Mrs. Erin Eddinger and family.
Volunteers helped with the hayride, served food, oversaw activities and cleaned up after the event. Members of AFS and other clubs have helped with this activity since 2003. Over one hundred residents and staff attended this undoubtedly worthwhile charitable function.
A Warm Welcome
by Sierra Struthers
Oct. 21st, 2010
Beloved band director Mr. Doug McClure recently returned to his position at Neoga High School. Mr. McClure was suffering from lymphoma and has now gone into remission. Students were so enthralled by his return that they created a banner reading “Welcome Bach Chief” and to keep up with the theme of playing on words, they purchased him a shirt reading “Life without music would Bb.“ Students brought in snacks and drinks and they all “partied it” up in honor of Mr. McClure’s sage and healthy return.