Happening tonight @ PCHS. Come check out Noteables are they present their competition show and celebrate PCHS Senior Members
Interior Design 2 students created these centerpieces just in time for the Dragon Cafe opening!
This edition, we have two sets of winners, representing activities that date back to Ancient Greece. Our first set of winners compete in one of the oldest sports known to man – wrestling. When you wrestle, you compete against others in your same weight class. Our winners have proven themselves to be amongst the best in the state. Congratulations to our first set of our “Flying the P” winners this week; our state qualifying wrestlers:
Jaylah Dalton is the first female wrestler in PCHS history to wrestle at state.
Shamon Handegan who finished his season with a record of 40-3.
Tyler Haynes who took 4th place at State and finished with a record of 37-2.
Our other set of “Flying the P” winners like to talk. They put their oratory skills to work to make PCHS one of the “big mouths” in the world of speech. Let us congratulate our state qualifying members of our world-renowned S'Pekin Dragons as our second set of “Flying the P” winners this week:
Mark Czesak - Extemporaneous Speaking (18th place finish)
Caroline Manning - Prose Reading (16th place finish)
Anna Soupos - Oratorical Declamation (18th place finish)
Norah Springborn - Original Comedy (17th place finish) & Informative Speaking (10th place finish)
Sophia Vansaghi - Poetry Reading (18th place finish)
What a great set of “Flying the P” winners this week. You inspire others every day and are a great example of The Dragon Way! Please help us in congratulating them for being selected for this prestigious honor!
More Interior Design green design projects- one group took a broken table top and made an interesting coffee table! Another wove a design in the back of an old chair to give it new life! Great job!
Attention Seniors! Check out the NEW SCHOLARSHIP POSTED due APRIL 15th! All scholarships can be found on the PCHS Scholarship Database at: bit.ly/PCHS-scholarships
Happy International Woman's Day!
Poster created by senior Talia Bianchi
PCHS artists create 4" ×4" Original Landscapes with watercolor on ceramic tile. Save the date to check out the entire student series @ Dragon Pride, April 27th .
This past weekend, the S'Pekin Dragons had TWO students qualify for the National Speech & Debate Association Tournament! They are:
Mark Czesak (jun) in International Extemporaneous Speaking
Marshal Pruitt (soph) in Congressional Debate
We also had three students place 3rd, meaning that they didn't outright qualify to the National Tournament, but they are listed as the first alternate to replace someone if needed. Also, as alternates, they still have a chance to possibly compete at the National Tournament if they are selected to be on the Greater Illinois District World Debate Team. Those students are:
Norah Sprinborn (jun)
Sophia Vansaghi (soph)
Mel Harriss (soph)
Finally, two weeks ago the S'Pekin Dragons competed at the IHSA State Tournament. We did not have anyone place in the Final Round, but we did finally receive the preliminary ranks and can finally tell you end results:
Norah Springborn (jun) - finished 10th in the state in Informative Speaking
Norah Sprnigborn (jun) - tied for 17th in the state in Original Comedy
Mark Czesak (jun) - finished 18th in the state in Extemporaneous Speaking
Anna Soupos (sen) - finished 18th in the state in Oratorical Declamation
Sophia Vansaghi (soph) - finished 18th in the state in Poetry Reading
It's been a busy but rewarding few weeks. If you see these students, congratulate them on all their hard work and success.
ATTENTION JUNIORS/SENIORS: DONT MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THESE COLLEGES! Sign up in the Counseling Office today!
Opportunity: ICCs Health Career Visit Day is March 11th! This is your chance to look inside the simulated laboratories, clinics, and exam rooms on the Peoria campus to learn about the 20+ health careers programs at ICC. Register now @ icc.edu/campus-visit-days/
The Ag Club students closed out a busy week with Meats Judging competition at Rabers Thursday night, and Livestock Judging at Blackhawk College today. Meats Judging team placed 3rd overall at a very competitive competition, and Livestock Judging results are pending. Very proud of the students and their willingness to learn more about the industry!
Just a reminder: Drop off your gently used prom dresses this morning!
3D art students are working hard to complete their slab wall pockets. Check out their awesome decorating skills using clay.
Pekin's very own Cole Stoner has been approved as next Athletic Director at PCHS. A 2006 graduate of PCHS, Cole returned to coach and teach at PCHS for the past 11 years. "Cole epitomizes the best of Pekin and his diverse coaching experience and his positive influence with students and adults alike make him a perfect fit for our athletic department. We are excited to have him in this role moving forward!" says Dr. Owens.
"AP United States history students study the diary of Louise Stewart who grew up in rural Indiana during the Great Depression. Her diary provides a snapshot of that turbulent time in American history. #APUSH #DragonPride "
3D Artists are preparing well balanced meals out of clay. Here are some works in progress. Can you identify their foods before we glaze them? #dragonpride
Attention Senior Athletes - Check your email today for the Athletic Booster Club Scholarship application. It is due on March 23, 2022. For more information, stop by the Athletic Office. #DragonPride
Our Second Dance dress collection has been so popular - we are having one more drop off event!
We started the week in Bruning’s Foods 2 by comparing manufactured and semi homemade pizza rolls. Then we moved on to World Foods with our fried rice!
Opportunity: ICC Spring Campus Visit Days are here! Learn about the programs, financial aid/scholarships, & student life. Hear from a student/faculty panel & take a campus tour!
Health Careers–Mar. 11
General Studies–Mar. 25, Apr. 22
Register now @ icc.edu/campus-visit-days/