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Foundation Update .................... 1
Raffle Results .............................. 1
Honor a Teacher or Staff Appreciation Program
Staff Recognition Dinner ............. 1 The Honor-A-Teacher & Staff program gives you the perfect opportunity to recognize teachers and staff
Social Media ............................... 2 members of your choice while supporting the Hillsboro Foundation. For a gift of $15, the Foundation will
award a certificate of appreciation to a special professional at any of the R-III schools. Your donation is tax
Mothers’ Club ............................. 2
deductible and you will be acknowledged as a Friend of the Foundation. This donation would be especially
District News .............................. 2 appropriate for the upcoming Teacher Appreciation week of May 2-6.
Learning Center News ................ 3 Who can be honored?
Project Prom Info ....................... 3 • In addition to your child’s teachers and assistants, consider celebrating the hard work of teaching specialists,
School Calendar ......................... 4 librarians, administrators, office staff, nurses, custodians, bus drivers, food service employees—anyone
associated with your child’s school experience! All who work to enhance your child’s learning experience
Varsity Football Camp ................ 4 are eligible.
Primary News .......................... 5-6
Download the form from our site: hillsborofoundation.org. or email us for one at [email protected]. You
Elementary News ................... 7-10
can also fill out the form in this publication on page 3.
Intermediate News ............... 11-13
Jr. High News ....................... 14-18 We will provide a certificate not only to the honored teacher, but to the school to post publicly. Also, the
honored teachers will have your comments posted to the Foundation website and to the Facebook website.
High School News .......... 19, 22-23 You will receive a receipt acknowledging your donation for tax purposes.
High School Sports .............. 20-21
Learning Center (cont.) ............ 24 1) Checks should be made out to Hillsboro R-III Public Schools Foundation.
2) Include the name and address of the teacher whom you wish to honor. OR, include the name of a remembered
Contact Info/School Board ....... 24
teacher and the name and address of a family member to whom a memorial acknowledgment may be sent.
3) Your name and address should be included if it does not appear on the check.
4) Mail to Hillsboro R-III Public Schools Foundation, 20 Hawk Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050.
(Form on page 3)

STAFF RECOGNITION DINNER

For the first time, the Foundation helped with the R-III schools’ annual Staff Recognition Dinner, held March 8 at the
Hillsboro Civic Club. Over two hundred staff honored this year’s Hawk Award winner, Kara Krasnesky and the
Teacher of the Year, High School music teacher Lisa Finch. Retirees and employees with five, ten, fifteen, twenty,
and even thirty years longevity with the district received commemorative pins. Dozens of local businesses donated
money and in-kind items for door prizes for the staff. The Foundation has accepted the responsibility to eventually
host the event. More about Lisa Finch on page 19.
Lisa Finch

ST. LOUIS
CARDINALS
BOX SEAT RAFFLE
Thanks to all those who bought the tickets for the St. Louis Cardinal
box seat raffle. The Foundation just over $2000. Rob Pryor of
Festus won the four seats for any game of the 2012 season.

Free drinks and a tour of the field were part of the prize, also. Special
thanks to Mark Benson and Ameritime for the donation of the
tickets for a great cause.

The funds raised will be used to help fund the upcoming classroom
grants. The April 1 deadline for the staff will see grants awarded in
May. We have budgeted $5000 for grants this year.
Rob Pryor, winner and Mark Benson from Ameritime

SPRING 2012
 DISTRICT NEWS
BE Hillsboro
CAREFUL Mothers’ Club
WHAT The Mothers’ Club is pleased to announce that we have made
YOU several donations to support our school district. We have donated
$850 to the Primary School, $600 to the Elementary School, $600
POST do the Intermediate School, $200 to the Junior High School, $200
to the High School and $50 to the Learning Center. It has also
been our privilege to donate $100 to Project Prom (a FREE of
charge after-prom party that is a drug and alcohol-free event).
Upon completion of our Spring Fundraiser, it is our hope to provide
more support to those schools who have participated. Many thanks
to the Hillsboro community for supporting our fundraising efforts.
All our fundraising money goes directly to helping the students of
our school district.

The Mothers’ Club had the pleasure of being a voice for all parents
by providing questions that were used for the Board of Education
“Meet the Candidates” interview and by providing a representative
for the “Teacher of the Year” selection committee. In addition, the
Mothers’ Club will be busy March 26-30 providing volunteers
for the Intermediate School Book Fair.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or Each school year, the Mothers’ Club uses fundraiser money to
prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of
the press; or the right of people peaceable to assemble, and to petition the award scholarships to students who plan to attend Jefferson
Government for a redress of grievances. College in the Summer or Fall following High School graduation.
— First Amendment to U.S. Constitution. Applications for this scholarship are available in the High School
guidance counselor office and are due no later than May 1, 2012.
Even so, oral and written statements have limitations. With everyone focused
on privacy, people sometimes forget that they’re responsible for what they
say online, too. Words can be extremely hurtful and damage reputations, not The Mothers’ Club is dedicated to supporting all students in the
to mention future employers may see your posts and tweets. Now, everything Hillsboro R-3 School District. Volunteers are welcome to
you say on all of your favorite sites is being published in the public domain. participate in as many or as few activities as their schedule allows.
And, because many of us are unaware of the implications of this, it hasn’t Mothers’ Club meets monthly at 9:00 AM in the 2nd Floor Bus
been much of an issue until recently. Each word you create and publish is Garage classroom. Upcoming meeting dates are April 12 & May
carefully indexed and stored. Real time search engines will produce your latest
10. For more information please contact Holly Stinson (president)
comments on Facebook or any other network available. Anyone can access
at 636-208-5507 or visit our website at www.orgsites.com/mo/
this information, even if they aren’t your follower or friend. Remember, private
is not so private on social media. Once it’s out there, it’s out there forever. hillsboro-mothers-club/.

2012 ACT Date Because We Care...

The Hillsboro R-3 staff would like to encourage parents to take a
little extra time to talk with their child about depression and suicide
and what they would do to seek help for themselves or a friend.
June 9, 2012 National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Mobile Infinite Campus

Cut on dotted line and mail to: Hillsboro R-III Public School Foundation, 20 Hawk Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050
The free Campus Mobile Portal App for the iPhone is
HILLSBORO R-III PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION now available! Once the App has been installed on
your iPhone, iPod, or iPad; parents and students can
Donation Card access attendance, grades, and schedule information
virtually anywhere. A link is available in the Campus
Please accept my tax-deductible donation to help the R-III schools. Portal which will direct parents and students to a three
step process on how to access the Campus App:

Bronze: $25-$150 Name(s): ____________________________________ 1. Simply download the App to your iPhone (from the
Apple Store, search for Infinite Campus)
___________________________________________
Silver: $151-$500 2. Launch the App and enter the URL Code (which
Address: _____________________________________ can be found on the Portal link)
3. Enter your username and password.
___________________________________________
To access the information from your iPhone, you must
City: ________________________________________ have a Campus Portal Account. If you do not have a
Other Amount: State: _______ Zip: ____________________________
Campus Portal Account and would like access to this
information, please contact the registrar, Marcia
$_______________ Phone: ______________________________________ Martinson at 20 Hawk Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050 or
call (636) 789-0007.

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The Learning Center has had many ups and downs this semester. Mr. Jacob Douglas a student of the Learning Center was killed in a car crash
on March 9, 2012. Jacob was a delightful, respectful, and a one of a kind student. He was always lending a hand to help someone. He was the
true definition of a Good Samaritan and a man of service. We will miss Jacob Michael Douglas, but we will never forget all of the memories and
goodness that he left behind.

Ms. Leigh’s Character Counts Class last quarter focused on the importance of character education throughout the building and community.
They created bulletin boards, handed out positive quotes to their fellow peers, and promoted caring, respect, and responsibility. To demonstrate
CARING the students decided to cater a lunch for the Hillsboro Food Panty. They made a grocery list, shopped, and prepared a lunch for the
volunteers. The reason for choosing the food pantry was that they are always giving their services and they wanted to give back to such a well
deserving group of people. Sierra Clagett quoted,” Through Character Counts, I gained a new way of looking at service learning and how
impactful a few people can be.” Jacob Douglas

“I feel more prepared for the real-world since being at the Alt School for the last two years. I’ve grown up so much here and I want all of the faculty and staff to know
how truly thankful I am.” –Jon Bolen

Ms. Leigh’s Service Learning class is getting off to a busy start. They have been diligently working on the Nature Trail at the Primary Building. They also will partake in
numerous campus and community clean-ups. The class will also host a variety of guest speakers this quarter. Jefferson College, ITT, Rankin, National Academy of
Beauty Arts, and other business owners around the community will be invited to speak with our Seniors and Juniors to education and expose the students about future
careers and college choices.

Mrs. Herrmann’s Art Class created a variety of artwork. They made paper mache antlers, kinetic sculptures, lenticular art, macramé, and dream catchers. The students
enjoyed this class and the creative freedom it allowed them to have. This quarter they will be constructing and designing birdhouses. Other projects this quarter will be
scratch art, grid art, and jewelry. Commuter Applications class was able to develop and present a custom music video. Tim Avis quoted, “If it wasn’t for the Alternative
Program I would not have stayed in school. Without the help of my teachers, administration, and my own self-motivation I would have dropped out. Thank you to all of the
faculty and staff”

Ms. Leigh would like to send a GIGANTIC THANK YOU to Ms. Mandy Milner as the roving photographer of the Alternative School. She exemplifies the model student
and is always willing to give a helping hand! (continued on back page)

project prom
Hillsboro Project Prom is an “after prom” event that provides a NO COST, safe, fun, drug and alcohol free
environment for our Junior and Senior students plus their dates. Students are not required to attend Prom to
attend Project Prom. This year, Project Prom will be held at the Jefferson College Field House. It will begin
May 5 at 11:00 PM (following Prom) and end May 6 at 5:30 AM. There will be plenty of food (pizza, White
Castle burgers, sub sandwiches, chips, fruit, cookies, etc), drinks (water, Gatorade, soda, energy drinks) and
breakfast (bagels, donuts, fruit & milk) for all students! In addition, the first 200 students arriving will receive a
free event t-shirt and all attendees will be entered to win attendance prizes. The evening will include: airbrush
tattoos, cash cube, ping pong tourney, 3 on 3 basketball tourney, basketball free throw for cash, Fear Factor
games, swimming, caricature drawings, DJ, movie room, lots of prizes (flat screen TV, digital camera, gift
cards, cash) & more! There will be 5 large cash prizes awarded at the end of the night! It takes a community
effort to make Project Prom successful. Anyone needing more information or interested in making a donation
to Project Prom (cash or door prizes), please contact Julie Reiter at 636-789-0010 ex. 1019. Any parent or
guardian wanting to help chaperone Project Prom please contact Cindy Maynard at 636-209-1012 (call or
text). Any amount of chaperone time would be appreciated.

FOUNDATION (continued from page 1)

Hillsboro R-III Public Schools Foundation

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Form
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Name: ___________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I would like to honor:
Staff Member’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Grade: _________ School: ___________________________Donation: $15_________Other ___________________________________________
Message: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you want to acknowledge you and your student’s name on the certificate?
yes _______ no ______

Your donation is tax deductible and you will be acknowledged as a Friend of the Foundation. Please complete the form and mail it along with your
check to: Hillsboro R-III Public Schools Foundation
20 Hawk Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
We will send an Appreciation Certificate to the staff member.

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 HILLSBORO R-III
2012-2013 CALENDAR July 2012
y
January 2013
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
st
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 -New Y ears No S chool
nd
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 - P rof Dev Da y No S chool
rd
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 3 -S tudents Attend
st
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 –ML K No S chool
th
29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 24 -3 Hour E arly O ut
Any da ys mis s ed due to inclement
st
weather up to a nd including J a nuary 31
20 th
will be ma de up March 27 , Ma rch 28 ,
th
nd rd
April 2 , and April 3 .

August 2012 February 2013

S M T W T F S S M T W T F
1 2 3 4 1 2
th th th
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 New T eachers -8 ,9 ,10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
th th th th
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 All T eachers -13 ,14 ,15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 -P res Da y No S chool
th st
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 F irs t Da y of S chool –16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 -3 Hour E arly O ut
st
26 27 28 29 30 31 Labor Da y-31 -No S chool 24 25 26 27 28
11 19

September 2012 March 2013

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 E nd of T hird Q uarter
RD th
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 L a bor Da y-No S chool 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 – 3 Hour E arly O ut
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15-P .D.( P /T as warranted No S ch)
th th
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20- 3 Hour E arly O ut 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 – 28 No S chool (S now
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Make up da ys )
29 th G ood F riday-No S chool
30 19 31 17
G uaranteed

October 2012 April 2013

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 st E as ter-No S chool- G uaranteed
2 nd & 3 rd S pring B reak-No S chool
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 E nd of F irs t Q uarter 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
(S now Make Up Days )
th th
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 - P .D. Da y-No C las s es 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 3 Hour E arly O ut
th
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 - P /T C onf 4:00-7:30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
th
28 29 30 31 25 - P /T C onf 4:00-7:30 28 29 30
th
21 26 - No S chool 19

November 2012 May 2013

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4
th
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 – 3 hour early releas e
th th
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 V eteran’s Da y No S ch 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Ma y 17 - las t da y of s chool
st
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 - 3 Hour E arly O ut 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3 Hour E arly O ut
nd rd
25 26 27 28 29 30 22 -23 -No S chool 26 27 28 29 30 31
20 13

December 2012 June 2013

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 E nd of F irs t S emes ter 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
th st
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 -31 -No S chool 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 15 30

86 Days Student Attendance 1st Sem. 88 Days Student Attendance 2nd Sem.
3 Hour Early Release Times: Primary 12:30, Elementary & Intermediate 12:25, JH 11:05 & HS 11:19
Snow Make Up Days to be used in this order: March 27, March 28, April 2, April 3, May 20, May 21; then days as needed.
Coach Robbins at the information below.
the Fieldhouse from 2:30-4:00 pm. If you have further questions, please contact
Equipment Issue for camp will take place after school May 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th at

Emergency Contact: Name-____________________________________________

Home Phone-______________________

Name-___________________________

the course of this camp.

Education are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that could occur during
The Hillsboro coaching staff, Hillsboro R3 School District, and Board of

in order to participate.
individual instruction. Students will need an updated physical (after Feb 1, 2012)
fundamentals of the game. All, regardless of ability, are welcome and will receive
continue a player’s football training. Emphasis will be placed on scheme and
High School students this summer. The purpose of the camp is to begin and/or
The Hillsboro Football Staff will be conducting a summer camp for all Hillsboro
Time on June 13th is 8-10:30 am. Time June 14th & 15th is 2 pm (Team Camp)
Grades 10-12 5:30-8:30pm @ Hillsboro Football Stadium
2012 High School Football Camp Enrollment Form

Make checks payable to Hillsboro Football Return to:

2012 High School Summer Camp

Phone #- __________________________________________

Hillsboro Football
Brian Robbins- Head Football Coach

Week 2- June 11th – 15th

Grades 10th – 12th

123 Leon Hall Parkway
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, MO 63050

Week 1- June 4th- 8th

Cost - $35
[email protected]
Coach Robbins- 636-789-0000 ext 1301

Off. and Def. Position-____________

Grade (Fall 2012)-_______________

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 Another “Jumping” Quilts for Primary
Success
in the Primary! The Outreach Quilt Ministry headed by former bus driver, Kathy Cage, has filled a need in
the Primary School Nurse’s Office. Two colorful quilts were donated to the office in the
Our students and parents ROCK!!!! Our Jump memory of Ruth Kraeuter, a former member of the Quilt Ministry. Ruth was the mother of
Rope for Heart campaign was a HUGE success. We raised $1,496.00 Terry Steighorst, a Special Education Paraprofessional in the building.
more this year than last with our total being $5187.50.
The online donations, more participants with donations large and small, The quilts will be used by students with fevers when they have to wait in the office to be
the teachers’ support of our Heart Hero and the effort by all was picked up. The Outreach Quilt Ministry donates children’s quilts to many charities for kids,
wonderful! We THANK YOU very much for your continued support especially Children’s Hospital. We are grateful for their special gift to the Primary students.
of the American Heart Association and our program.

The top participating classes were:

Kindergarten——Mrs. Armbruster’s class
First Grade——Mrs. Marchetti’s class
Second Grade — Mrs. Luster’s class
The Top classes with most donations were;
Kindergarten – First - Mrs. Armbruster, Second - Mrs. Day, Third -
Mrs. Vance
First Grade – First – Mrs. Jahns, Second – Mrs. Thompson, Third –
Mrs Marchetti
Second – First – Mrs. Gentry, Second – Mrs. Tetrault, Third – Mrs.
Luster.

Thanks to everyone who helped us to be so successful and hope to

continue the success next year!!!!!
Erin Halley and Nancy Kaalberg
Primary PE Teachers

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

You will need:
1. Packet from the Registrar’s Office filled out and returned to the
District Registrar
2. Current Immunization Records
3. Original Birth Certificate
4. Proof of Residency (one of the following)
• Current utility bill
• 2011 real estate tax receipt
• Lease agreement
• Rent receipt
• Mortgage statement
5. Social Security Card
6. Photo ID of Parent/Guardian

ENROLLMENT TIMES
8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday -Friday

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 Read with a Hero Night
On Thursday, March 1st, the Primary hosted their annual Read with a Hero Night in conjunction with Dr. Seuss’s birthday. As the students arrived in their pajamas they
were greeted by The Cat and the Hat and Grinch to receive a gift. Once inside the building the students could go to the classrooms for a night of family reading fun. In their
classrooms, the students and their guests were treated to cookies, juice, and a free book. Each classroom teacher had their doors decorated with a Seuss theme. They
looked seusstastic! This year’s HERO readers included the Mayor, Local Firefighters & Police Officers, Military Personnel, Nurses, Business Professionals, and our
own, Mrs. Litterst, Mrs. Steighorst, and Dr. John Koeneker. The grand finale was held in the gym and featured songs led by music teachers, Sherry Francis and Colissa
Alexander. A great way to end the night! Students that brought books to donate to Metro Vision Ministries in House Springs were placed in a drawing for lunch with the
principals. The winners were Mikalyn Holt, Madison Buckley, and Wesley Spillman. Thanks to Stacy Thompson & Barb Miller and their committee for a wonderful night
of reading with our Heroes.

Dental Van Visits

Hillsboro R-3 Campus
The Jefferson County Health Department’s Smiles to Go mobile
dental van visited the Hillsboro R-III campus this spring. This
service has been provided for many years and is a valuable
service provided to our students. Students are provided with x-
rays and are triaged on their first visit. After that the students are
provided with a cleaning by a dental hygienist and all other necessary
care provided by a dentist and his assistant. Services provided include
fillings and extraction along with the cleaning and x-rays. The Smiles to Go
van was able to provide services at no or very low cost to the parent. Services
given totaled $86,898.00 and serviced 471 students in the district. This is the 7th year
that the school district has been able to welcome this service and we look forward to
many years to come.

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 PIONEER DAYS

Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Elias-Browns 4th graders celebrated Pioneer Day on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. The students reenacted a day in the life of a pioneer child.
They dressed as pioneers, packed a pioneer lunch that we ate in the classroom, played pioneer games, and enjoyed a pioneer snack of corn bread and homemade butter.
The students made the butter.

Prior to Pioneer Day, we had been studying early Missourians way of life. The things we learned about pioneers and their way of life really helped us to truly reenact
their ways for the day. The following article was written by Hannah Watson, Samantha Barrentine, and Mrs. Casey, with help from the class. Hannah surveyed the
class to assist with writing the article. She asked the following questions: “What did you learn about pioneers?” and “What was your favorite part of Pioneer Day?”

Pioneers had a different life style. They had a much harder life than we do today. Pioneers did not have all the tools or machinery we have today. Pioneers had to make
or produce everything. They had to make their own clothing, build their homes from logs, plant crops and raise animals for food. They even had to make their own butter!
It was not easy! (continued on page 8)

January Good Citizens February Good Citizens

Back Row: Back Row:

Paige Ray, Mackenzie Hall, Elayna Baynes, Cameron Reiman, Noah Pool, Aliana Alicia Nail, Lorienne Pezzani, Bostyn Spencer, Skylee Lamken, Michaela Walsh, Ben
Goode, Izabella Scott, and Trinity Pratt Donaway, Lea Berry, Heather Ripperger, and Trey Juedemann
Front Row: Front Row:
William Harding, Mason Whittley, Cid Gansmann, Mackenzie Schwartz, Mackenzie Brianna Simmons, Rebecca Naumann, Victoria Lammert, Emily Crosby, Lindsey Davis,
Williams, and Emma Bryson Madilyn Gore, and Luke Laiben
Not Pictured: Not Pictured:
Reese Johnson, Hailii Thebeau, Mora Winbigler, Joseph Fischer, Kyle Besand, Luke Austin Ruhl, Nathaniel Lucas, Ashlyn Pitts, Andrew Stover, Cameron Belcher, Xhanae
Schwartz, Lantz Albrecht, Nikki Hritz Jones, John Hays, and Julia Duneske

A Fine Dining Experience

By Laura Parmeley

Here at the Elementary, our students earn what is

known as “Hawk Bucks,” for doing acts which go
above and beyond of what is expected. Several of
our 3rd grade students recently earned 40 Hawk
Bucks each, and as their reward, chose our “Special
Cafeteria Dining Experience.” The girls ate at a
reserved table in our cafeteria complete with music,
a decorative tablecloth, a battery-operated flickering candle, and a vase of flowers filled with
jelly beans. All of the girls even dressed up for their special luncheon. The girls had Imo’s
Pizza, juice boxes and ice cream to top it off. A good time was had by all. Way to go girls, keep
up the good work! Front left to right: Chloe Nicholas and Alison Kluegel
Back left to right: Lillian Roby and Madilyn Gore

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 Pioneer Days Ms. Cooney’s RTI Class
(Continued from page 7)
Pioneers had a lot of learning to do each Ms. Cooney’s RtI class has been practicing social skills this semester. On Tuesdays and Thursdays they are learning
and every day, at home and school. yoga poses and yogic breathing techniques. The poses and specific breathing techniques have been found to help
Pioneers did not attend school as often reduce stress and anxiety throughout the school day. Each day the class learns a new pose together, and they have
as we do, because they had to be home almost completed their entire yoga sequence! In the photos you can see the class in the Cat pose and the Warrior II
working the farm and completing other pose.
chores within the home. They did not even
have electricity, therefore, no video games
or television to occupy their time. Even
though pioneers did not have all the
luxuries we have, they still combined work
with fun. Pioneers liked working together
to build their homes, set up farms, and
make items such as clothing or quilts. They
enjoyed dancing and music, picnics, and
holiday celebrations just as we do.

Their classrooms were very different

from ours. They sat all boys on one side
and girls on the other. If you were mixed,
it meant you were in trouble. They had to
sit on hard benches or wooden logs. All
students were in one classroom;
regardless of age. The teacher was
usually only 16 years old. They did not
have white boards or Smart Boards. They
used slates (chalkboards) and chalk. They
held spelling bees often. The teachers back Do You Believe in Leprechauns?
then were very strict! Pioneer children
had much tougher punishment than we I believe there are leprechauns. Leprechauns follow rainbows because they
do. In class, the pupils could not speak are colorful. They are very protective of their gold. They cannot run fast.
unless spoken to. If a pupil misbehaved, Leprechauns are very special. They can be tricky. They get into refrigerators
the teacher would slap their knuckles with and steal potatoes. Leprechauns wear green to camouflage themselves. I do
a ruler or place them at the front of the believe leprechauns are real. Leprechauns are found near rainbows. They wear
room with the Dunce hat on. At recess, green to camouflage themselves. They hide their pot of gold to keep people from
the students played tag, cat and mouse, taking it. Leprechauns run fast from people trying to catch them! They are very small
drop the handkerchief, and lots of other and wear green shoes, pants, shirts, and hats.
games that used only themselves and
natural resources. Leprechauns have gold belt buckles and gold shoe buckles. Yes there are real leprechauns
that like gold and rainbows. They like green stuff. They also like dogs, cats, and people.
During Pioneer Day my class enjoyed Leprechauns will play tricks on people and play with their gold. They like shamrocks. Sometimes
dressing as pioneers, eating our pioneer people get lucky and catch a leprechaun.
lunch in the classroom and making
homemade butter. We also liked the
spelling bee and using slates with chalk 3rd Grade Musicals
for our math lesson. The pioneer games
were a lot of fun, even though we could On February 27 & 28, the Hillsboro 3rd graders performed
not use a ball or the play equipment. The their musical MIGHTY MINDS. It is a musical about
biggest lesson learned was how different students who are in a panic because of their upcoming
school was back then. We felt like school standardized tests. The teacher calls in Mighty Minds
was more difficult because of all the rules, who help the students realize that they ARE prepared
and that the teachers were so strict. The for the tests.
pioneer children really had to behave.
Good thing we were not around during 3rd grade students enjoyed singing and performing this
Pioneer times. musical as it helped them to prepare for their upcoming
MAP tests. On April 10, select students will be performing
- Mrs. Casey & Mrs. Elias-Brown the musical again for the Elementary School at the yearly
MAP Assembly. Maybe this year MAP Man with join
the Mighty Minds!!
Students know that learning can be “FUN!”

Jacob McNeese as Mighty History Mind,

Zach Font as Mighty Science Mind,
Gabe King as Mighty Math Mind Everyone is a “Mighty Mind.”

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 In the Library Classroom
A message from
Debbie Gillam - Mrs. Debbie Gillam, the Library Media Specialist
for the Hillsboro Elementary, reads to her classes
Your Box Tops the years’ Show-Me Nominees, this year she
went a little farther and dressed and read in
Coordinator. character.
Great job, everyone! In May, we will received a check from Box The book, “Desert Rose and her highfalutin hog”
Tops For Education® for $967.40. We can use this cash to buy is about Desert Rose, aka Mrs. Gillam, finding
whatever our school needs. In the past we have purchased a a gold nugget on her pig farm, buys the biggest
projector, smart board, lost and found coat rack and of course hog in Texas to enter him in the state fair. She
books for the library. encounters some “ornery” critters along her
journey. Mrs. Gillam must have been raised up
Our monthly drawing is a big hit with the students. The drawstring or has roots deep in the south because she was
back pack is filled with pencils, journals, books, book marks, hand very convincing. The 3rd grade students can vote
sanitizer and other goodies. We will continue until the end of school! in March for their favorite Show-Me-Nominee
Thank you so much! and the votes are tallied state wide. At the
MASL convention the winner is announced.
Keep clipping your box tops this spring and over the summer. It’s Mrs. Gillam then displays the winners.
the longest time span we have to collect, almost eight months.
Just think of the impact we can make! We’ll be submitting again
next October and we’ll receive another check next December. If Kennedy’s Critters Rock Creations
you have any questions about Box Tops, please let me know.
Kennedy’s Critters took ordinary rocks and turned them into works of art. The Critters
You can contact me at [email protected] choose a rock, decided what it looked like, and then painted it. They then had to write a story
or 636-789-0045 Library Media Center. featuring the “creation.” We had stories about alligators, a rainbow, a tongue, and a baby
chick, to name a few. The tongue enjoyed some ice cream. The rainbow story explained how
Thank you to everyone who bought clipped and sent in Box Tops. the rainbow acquired its colors. The baby chick story had an evil ladybug in it. One alligator
Together we’re ensuring our kids’ success! had a broken tooth and the other was afraid of his own kind. The Critters worked really hard
on their rock projects. Stop by and see if you can match the stories to the rocks. Hope to see
Library Media Center Purchases you in the hallway!

Coat Rack for Lost and Found

The boxtops that all the students
collect, clip, and turn in, pays off.
A coat rack was purchased with
the fruits of the students’ labor.
Before the coats went into a tub
and it was very difficult identifying
what was in there. They hang in
the hallway the leads to the gym.
So if your student isn’t wearing his/
her jacket home anymore, it may ART NEWS
benefit you to take a look at the Third grade classes have been working on several projects. We just
new coat rack. There are some nice jackets hung up waiting to completed an action figure artwork inspired by the artist, Keith
be claimed. Haring. There is a great website to visit about his work and it has
fun activities to do.
www.haringkids.com

We are also working on Egyptian collars. These were worn by the Egyptians who
were very important in the community and they believed wearing them would
scare away evil spirits. We even included Egyptian hieroglyphics in our patterns.
Next, we are working on a flower still life inspired by Vincent Van Gogh.

Fourth grade classes just finished making textured books. We embossed metal
with lots of textures and designs. They assembled the books and then created
drawings or stories on the pages. They look awesome! Next, we will be starting
weaving and then working with clay.
- Mrs. LaRussa, Elementary Art Teacher

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 Hillsboro Rockin’ Hawks 4th Grade Choir On Friday, March 9, the Hillsboro Rockin’ Hawks
4th Grade Choir performed in concert with the
Festus Intermediate Honor Choir. This concert
was held in the Bedell Performance Hall at the
New River Campus on Southeast Missouri State
University in Cape Girardeau. Each choir
performed their own selections, then they came together to perform
Give Us Hope and God Bless America. It was a beautiful concert in a
beautiful setting.

The Rockin’ Hawks Spring Concert was Tuesday, April 24 in the

Hillsboro High School Theater. On Friday, April 27, the choir will sing
in the Jefferson County Music Festival at Jefferson College. There
Hillsboro Rockin’ Hawks 4th Grade Choir they will reunite with the Festus Intermediate Honor Choir to perform
Directed By Mrs. Amy M. Smith & Mrs. Colissa Alexander together.

A few students have been selected to participate in the

MMEA East Central Districts’ Elementary Honor Choir.
These students have been preparing the music for this
event with Mrs. Smith. On Saturday, April 28 they will
join students from other districts at Jefferson College
to rehearse with national known composer and clinician,
Mr. Greg Gilpin. There will be a performance in the
Fine Arts Theater at 5:00pm.

The Hillsboro Rockin’ Hawks will be competing in the

Six Flags Music Festival on Saturday, May 12. This is
the 3rd year this choir has participated in this event.
Hillsboro Rockin’ Hawks 4th Grade Choir & Festus Intermediate Honor Choir
Directed By Mr. Joshua Rhine

Mrs. Oilar’s Exploring Engineers Geography Bee

In Mrs. Oilar’s room, the student teacher, Mrs.
Sansoucie, has incorporated engineering lessons
during Science. In one engineering lesson, students
constructed homemade spring scales to explore the
force of gravity based on the mass and weight of
objects. Spring scales were built using a slinky, ruler,
solo cup, and string. Students dropped small objects
into a solo cup with a pencil taped to the bottom to
mark the change in the force of gravity on each
object. Just like an engineer, students recorded
their results to discover how the force of gravity,
weight, and mass of the objects are related.
In another engineering lesson, the students created
their own design to replicate Newton’s Third Law
of Motion. This law states that every action has an
equal and opposite reaction. Students created a
vehicle using a balloon, straw, string, and a hot John Gills from Mrs. Moore’s class was the
finalist and Jacob Hickson from Ms. Brooks’
wheel. A competition among students took place
class was the runner up.
as to whose car traveled the farthest based on their
engineering design.

Intermediate Makes-a-Wish Come True

Character Council hosted a Hat Day on March 9th to help reach the goal
for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Students at the Intermediate raised over
$300.00 toward the $5,000.00 goal. Students donated a dollar and in return
were allowed to wear a hat at school for the day. The generous donations
and participation in this activity helped to aid our chosen child in receiving
her wish to visit Walt Disney World this summer.
At this time, grades K-6 have collected $5,034.17. We are so proud of all
the hard work and generosity our families have shown throughout this process.

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 This year the Intermediate
smashed their record donations
Intermediate Dodgeball for Heart – WOW!!!!!
by collecting over $3,000. Each
student who collected $5 was
randomly selected to participate in
a dodge ball tournament. The winner
from each grade formed a team to play
against the teachers. Everyone knows
who really won!
The male and female fifth and
sixth graders who raised the
most money were able to dye or cut a teachers hair for
their generous donations. For fifth grade, Faith Wilson,
Abby Schact, and Ryan Mayberry were our highest
donators; for sixth grade, the students were John Gills
and Abbie Farwig. These students were able to cut Mr.
Price and Ms. Huston’s hair and dye Ms. Bourbon, Ms.
Martin, and Ms. Brooks’ hair in front of their perspective
peers. They were enjoying every minute of it!!
Since our goal was reached, selected teachers and the two
principals will be sleeping on the Intermediate roof for a
night. Date is TBD…..The students are already looking
forward to next years competition. Mr. Gordon wants to
thank all the helpers who made our Dodge ball for Heart
day a success and for all who donated money to help fight
heart disease.

Spring Planting
The Intermediate Garden Team won the Ten Thousand Garden Challenge for the
ugliest building contest which the entire district voted to help us earn. The Garden
Team won 20 free trees from Stark Brothers and $300.00 in free seeds and tools
from Baker Creek Seed and Morgan County Seed Companies which are based in
Missouri.

Stephanie Moore for 2011-2012

Teacher of the Year
This nomination is for Mrs. Stephanie Moore. Stephanie is a fabulous sixth
grade teacher; she is like an oak tree. She is strong, wise, infallible, and
glorious in her teaching of children. Stephanie has been teaching at Hillsboro
Intermediate for ten years and is a dedicated professional. Stephanie treats
all of her students and parents with dignity and respect, her compassion for
teaching often goes unnoticed because of her silent, but strong nature. Don’t
count her out: she is always there rooted deep in her beliefs that all children
can learn and she works her hardest to ensure that her students have the
opportunities they need to be successful. Her talents also inspire many others
around her to look deep into themselves and find the hidden talents that can
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle be used to strengthen one’s own teaching and instruction.
The Intermediate is proud to announce that we are going green Besides being an amazing educator, Stephanie works hard to be a positive
(or blue)!! Our green and yellow recycling containers that are role model for her students and the people she works with. She is a fighter
currently located on the south side of the Learning Center are and does not give up; she is determined, courageous, and energizing to all.
being replaced by the five beautiful blue recycling containers in Her fellow staff members know that she is dependable and always there to
the back of the building. These labeled containers offer the give support and goodwill.
community as well as the school a chance to recycle. Please feel free
to place your glass, aluminum, plastic, or paper products in the containers, and please I believe that Stephanie Moore has all the characteristics of a highly-motivated
be respectful of the recycling dumpsters by placing only recyclable items in them. and kindhearted educator that deserves the recognition of representing the
kind of teacher that teaches from her heart and soul!

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 January Hard Working Hawks and February Hard Working Hawks and
Citizens of the Month (Friendship) Citizens of the Month (Kindness)

The Moon, the Equinox & Broom Balancing

Art from Mrs. Voyles’ Class

Students are in awe at their teachers’ amazing powers.

Not only can the

brooms stand
alone, but so can
one of our very
talented teach-
ers. Who is this
mystery person
anyway?

5th Grader Randy Rumble’s Art

Mrs. Cayou and Ms. Brooks use the
“force” to make the broom stand on
it’s own...

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 Spring Fling
Spring Fling was a HUGE success
in our new building this year! We
are excited to say that we were able
to raise a little over $1000 more than
previous years for our Donna
Hopson Scholarship Fund. The
baskets this year sold over 2,300
raffle tickets alone! Students were
able to socialize with friends while
enjoying various activities throughout
the building. Our Pie Throwing
Contest was featured as a student
favorite and as our grand finale.

YAY SPRING!!!
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 7th & 8th GRADE 7th GRADE 8th GRADE
Principal’s Honor Roll 1ST SEM. A HONOR ROLL 1ST SEM. A HONOR ROLL
First Last Grade First Last Grade First Last Grade First Last Grade First Last Grade
Chloe Adams 7 Melissa Lewis 7 Jenna Accardi 8
Easton Albrecht 7 Haili King 8
Susan Akins 7 Justin Lewis 7 Julia Akers 8
Luke Allison 7 Lauren Kinsey 8
Shannon Allen 7 Justin Lockamy 7 Sarah Alexander 8
Kayla Arnold 7 Christopher Lampe 8
Alyssa Allen 7 Brittney Lucas 7 Khyleigh Allen 8
Kyle Ashley 7 Hayley Larson 8
Cody Argo 7 Erica Lucas 7 Korri Andrade 8
Lindsey Barton 7 Gretchen Lee 8
Alexandra Baker 7 Cyrus Mahan 7 Mateo Appleton 8
Jeanne Baumgartner 7 Brett Lehmann 8
Dalton Baker 7 Timothy Manion 7 Natalie Arl 8
Sophia Beel 7 Rachel Lowery 8
Katelyn Barnett 7 Seth Matzker 7 Kaitlyn Ashley 8
Rylie Bequette 7 Dylon McDowell 8
Karly Becker 7 Michael McCormick 7 Alexandra Battles 8
Brianne Bolen 7 Makayla McMullin 8
Christine Brown 7 Bryan McGee 7 Harrison Beffa 8
Alexis Bunch 7 Ronald McNail 8
Melanie Caffery 7 Weston McKee 7 Savanna Bell 8
Shyanne Closser 7 Matthew Mikusch 8
Kameron Caldwell 7 Luke McKinney 7 Lauren Besch 8
Kaitlyn Cords 7 Ashley Moses 8
Brett Campanella 7 Ryan McLaughlin 7 Jacquelyn Bleck 8
Alexis Devereaux 7 Mackenzie Oshia 8
Emma Carroll 7 Jason Melton 7 Logan Boyle 8
Olivia Dougan 7 Samuel Partlow 8
Samantha Carter 7 Jacob Meyer 7 Sydney Bradley 8
Kara Dunn 7 Megan Pate 8
Nicholas Carter 7 David Michaelis 7 Michael Bregant 8
Victoria Epple 7 Breanna Peirce 8
Megan Cashion 7 Zachary Morgan 7 Alex Brody 8
Mackenzie Fears 7 Noah Perry 8
Allison Cauley 7 Josie Mueller 7 Nicholas Brower 8
Alexandria Gandy 7 Kimberly Prescott 8
Chase Cayou 7 Noah Nasalroad 7 Dakota Brown 8
Kaley Gibson 7 Leah Prince 8
Kaleigh Close 7 Abbey Noack 7 Hanna Caldwell 8
Abigail Grzeskowiak 7 Mason Ramsey 8
Eric Coatney 7 Ronald Oestricker 7 Addison Campbell 8
Shane Hart 7 Nicholas Reed 8
Megan Confer 7 James Ott 7 Kaylee Castleman 8
Jesica Hayes 7 Kimberly Reed 8
Daven Connelly 7 Dylan Pangburn 7 Kayla Christian 8
Mina Hays 7 Megan Rhodes 8
Alexander Cox 7 Hannah Parmeley 7 John Coleman 8
Steven Heine 7 Israel Ringling 8
Logan Craft 7 Adrianna Pereboom 7 Emily Cothran 8
Garrett Higginbottom 7 Hannah Robinson 8
Taylor Crocker 7 Clarissa Platter 7 Jessica DeClue 8
Keegan Hood 7 Brendan Ryan 8
Dylan Crump 7 Ian Politte 7 Amber DeRousse 8
Haylie Hutchison 7 Tyler Salisbury 8
Logan Daugherty 7 Taylor Porta 7 Nathanael Dobbins 8
Mackenzie Kemper 7 Emma Sanders 8
Behnjamin DeClue 7 Jason Porta 7 Travis Draper 8
Katelyn Kestermont 7 Danielle Schroeter 8
Bailey DeLuca 7 Rebecca Powell 7 Aaron Dugan 8
Karalyn Knittel 7 Ashley Schunzel 8
Cody Dowd 7 Morgan Puckett 7 Riley Duggan 8
Kelly Koester 7 Caitlynn Seep 8
Emma Edmonds 7 Taylor Purdy 7 Benjamin Epple 8
Blake Kruse 7 Brianna Sikes 8
Aaron Ehlen 7 Madelyn Pyle 7 Douglas Evans 8
Garrett Lampkins 7 Dalen Sloan 8
Amanda Evans 7 Ronald Reed 7 Kaitlyn Feeley 8
Maddesyn Langley 7 Chloe Spencer 8
Seth Fischer 7 Morgan Rickman 7 Maranda Finch 8
Kaleb Lewis 7 Sabrina Sprous 8
Joseph Flurry 7 Kylee Ricks 7 William Fitzpatrick 8
Payten Liston 7 Brandon Stafford 8
Katelyn Fromm 7 Alexa Sargent 7 Alison Fortner 8
Gavyn Lotz 7 Emily Stansbury 8
Courtney Galczynski 7 Nicholas Schmidt 7 Richard Fraley 8
Chloe Loveland 7 Justin Taylor 8
Jacqueline Golterman 7 Ian Schneider 7 Kristi Francisco 8
Trent Luby 7 Enapay Taylor 8
Alexis Gould 7 Steven Schneider 7 Cassidy Frank 8
Caitlyn Marmaduke 7 Trey Terry 8
Somer Graham 7 Kaylee Settle 7 Austin Froese 8
Lucas Martin 7 Austin Theissen 8
Zoe Green 7 Brianna Shell 7 Sydney Gebel 8
Jonah Marz 7 Darian Tindall 8
Sydney Haddox 7 Morgan Sherrill 7 Lindsey Gillam 8
Hannah Matthes 7 Austin Treat 8
Raelynn Hamilton 7 Haylee Short 7 Cameron Gilmer 8
Taylor Maupin 7 Lindsey Turek 8
Bradley Hartman 7 Baylei Sikes 7 Bradley Grant 8
Tara Mayberry 7 Karli Turman 8
Logan Heinicke 7 Kalynn Silhavy 7 Meredith Guthrie 8
McKenzie McMullin 7 David Underwood 8
NIcolas Hilker 7 Alec Siwek 7 Alexis Hastings 8
Abbigail Medlin 7 Clayton Vassalli 8
Hunter Hill 7 Blake Smith 7 Emily Hensel 8
Aubrey Morgan 7 Levi Weaver 8
Taylor Holley 7 Tejada Stevens 7 Nathan Hightower 8
Michael Odom 7 Natalie Webb 8
Kaly Homan 7 Morgan Stover 7 Celeste Hirbe 8
Mikayla Peterson 7 Jacob Wells 8
Cameron Hopfer 7 Brett Suedkamp 7 Alexander Hollingsworth 8
Anna Pierce 7 Marissa White 8
Savanna Hopkins 7 Daniel Theiss 7 Kyle Humphrey 8
Taylor Prosser 7 Chelsea Wibble 8
Kaileyah Hoyt 7 Michaela Theiss 7 Mickayla Jackson 8
Michael Ramsey 7 Kaitlynn Wilfong 8
Heather Huber 7 Skyla Thompson 7 Gustus Johnson 8
Haley Rauls 7 Madilynn Woodham 8
Jordan Husta 7 Corey Tilley 7 Makayla Keich 8
Eli Readnour 7
Adam Jacobs 7 Matthew Toothaker 7
Terry Rorie 7
Peyton James 7 Anthony Venice 7
Justine Ruble 7
Elizabeth Jett 7 Hunter Voyles 7
Dustin Sauter 7
Ashley Johnson 7 Gianna Warfel 7
Diana Schmidt 7
Shane Jumper 7 Shiloh Warmbrodt 7
Justus
Allison
Stewart
Stockmann
7
7
Blake Kelam 7 Leah Webb 7 7th GRADE
Alexis Kennedy 7 Tanner Weberling 7
Nicolas
Angelique
Thebeau
Tindall
7
7
Rachel Ketcherside 7 Julia Weinhold 7 1ST SEM. B HONOR ROLL
Jaylynn Kettler 7 Katelyn Weir 7 First Last Grade First Last Grade
Jordan Townsend 7
Cameron Kettler 7 Breannen White 7
Nicholas Warren 7 Shawn Armstrong 7 Nicholas Modglin 7
Aaron Koenig 7 Liam Whitehead 7
Anthony Weatherford 7 Nicholas Barks 7 John Moore 7
Allison Koyn 7 Kelly Wille 7
Tayler Weberling 7 Alyssa Beauchaine 7 Sierra Nicks 7
Carrie Krampf 7 Katiyana Williams 7
Andrea Werner 7 Isaiah Beck 7 Kassidy Parker 7
Cassandra Kurth 7 Jordan Willson 7
Madison Whetsell 7 Jared Bentley 7 Jonathan Pereboom 7
Julia Land 7 Nicholas Winkle 7
Brandon Whitehead 7 Jilliane Boehm 7 Meagan Phillips 7
Summer Lee 7 Elizabeth Wolk 7
Megan Allison 8 Jacob Bourbon 7 Jordan Pierce 7
Alison Leeker 7 Sydney Woods 7
Sarah Bridges 8 Kaitlyn Bridges 7 Hayley Reeves 7
Ryan Lewis 7
Bailey Copeland 8 Genevieve Brown 7 James Renshaw 7
Devin Dace 8 Daniel Busch 7 Tyler Richardson 7
Autumn DeRousse 8 Tessa Covert 7 Kaden Sanders 7
Albert Femmer 8 8th GRADE Andrew Cox 7 Collin Sansoucie 7
Gillian Flaherty 8 Alana Crump 7 Jacob Sheppard 7
Mackenzie Gebken 8 1ST SEM. B HONOR ROLL Hannah Davis 7 Riley Siemers 7
Austin Horn 8 Jeremy Davis 7 Jerry Simpson 7
Tara Kelam 8 Hannah Degenhardt 7 Shelby Townsand 7
First Last Grade First Last Grade
Madison Koogler 8 Nicholas Dobbins 7 Lillian Tschudin 7
Sean Kyle 8 Thomas Ball 8 Samuel (Alex) Lopretta 8 Tyler Ervin 7 Miranda Turberville 7
Spencer Laiben 8 Jonathan Boehme 8 Paige McGrane 8 Jacob Gonzalez 7 Crystal Vogler 7
Lianna Mangan 8 Gabriella Cervantes 8 Emily McMillian 8 Brittany Grentz 7 Lucas Vuichard 7
Samuel Mock 8 Gavin Clark 8 Andrew McPherson 8 Alexis Gruhala 7 Cory Walsh 7
Joshua Morgan 8 Timothy DeClue 8 Tristan Meador 8 Jesse Heinzman 7 Brett Wantland 7
Kaitlyn Orr 8 Sydney Dye 8 Brandy Miller 8 Christopher Heller 7 Alexander Warren 7
Katherine Perstrope 8 Tobi Elders 8 Bryan Moeller 8 Elizabeth Henderson 7 Logan Watkins 7
Melissa Porterhouse 8 Martin Fink 8 Robert Mulkey 8 Brandi Hensley 7 Keaton Westfall 7
Lauren Sauer 8 Austin Gilbers 8 Brianna Nadeau 8 Dillon House 7 Tyler Williams 7
Bryan Sturgess 8 Mallory Goforth 8 Calvin Newman 8 Jamie Hubert 7 Makenzey Wilson 7
Taylor Swim 8 Jake Govro 8 Abigail Parmley 8 Kyle Jansen 7 Michael Wood 7
Jordan Thomure 8 Gerald Gray 8 Bailey Payne 8 Deven Johnson 7
Jonathan Tomaszkiewicz 8 Paige Hankins 8 Lauren Pfeiffer 8 Exabior Keane 7
Paige Tucker 8 Lauren Hartman 8 Nicholas Risinger 8 Alec Kimbrell 7
Breanna Willhelm 8 Harley Iverson 8 Tyler Schwartz 8 Hailey Knuckles 7
Braydon Yount 8 Katelyn Joedicke 8 Devin Seeger 8 Madison Manning 7
Taylor Johnson 8 Alexius Smith 8 Jacob McNees 7
Lexis Kelley 8 Nicholas Spisak 8 Matthew Miller 7
Madison Kositzke 8 Zachary Wakeland 8 Ethan Miller 7
Jacob Lamb 8 Courtney Ward 8
Tyler Weir 8

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 ~ POEMS ~ Students Impress Companies
It’s great when good hearted people are recognized and to know some companies realize the importance
Through the Years of taking the time to respond personally to kind people. Each year, the 7th grade students write to a
By Alana Crump
business of their choice and offer feedback while practicing business letter format, professional writing,
You’ve always been there to help me through;
and tone. A few students were excited and smiled all day about some of the companies’ replies.
Through the rainy days or when the sky was blue.

You’ve always been there to lend a hand; During the course of this unit, some students have to do a little investigative work to find the physical
Helping with things even if you didn’t understand. mailing address of their companies. Several students wound up having to make business calls to gain
access to that information. For junior high students, it would seem that talking on the phone would come
Scrapes and bruises are the tings of the past; as naturally as breathing. Having to make a business call was a different story. Many were a little nervous
Hanging out with you, making every moment last. to make those calls. They learned to be prepared with questions they needed to ask, were ready with
something to write on, and realized that it was important to use good listening skills. Phone etiquette
When you’re down, I’ll lift you tall. became natural spinoff training with this lesson.
While I’m around, you are never going to fall.

I Am Who I Am Ashley Riddle, wrote to Skittles. Her suggestion was to mix the flavors and colors. That way, you won’t
By Samantha Staloch know what flavor you will experience until you eat that particular skittle. It was a mystery...the company
loved her suggestion of switching the flavors around with the colors, so they made up a new package
Your soul is cold. called, “Skittles Riddles.” They sent her a thank you letter and package with the flavors all mixed up. If
You fold me into your own creations. anyone wants to try them, they are sold at Wal Mart now! What great feedback! Ashley is very excited.
I am who I am. Her mom is so proud that the letter from Skittles is framed in their house. When she first told the class in
first hour, we were all so happy for her. It was like having a celebrity in class. We all asked her questions
No need to tell me. and wanted to see the new Skittles and have her autograph. The following days, many students and
teachers came to her and said they bought the candy, just to support Ashley’s idea. It was wonderful
I can smile when I want.
seeing Ashley, who is usually very quiet and shy, smile all day and excitedly tell everyone about her brand
I can dance when I want.
I am who I am.
of Skittles.

No need to tell me. Jonathan Pereboom wrote to Hasbro with a suggestion for a new toy. Hasbro wrote back, encouraging
his creative thinking, and asked him to enter a contest in Chicago. He couldn’t attend, but he was really
excited that the company liked his idea and pushed him to think of other toys. Maybe he will have his own
Math & Science toy company in the future!
By Matthew Toothaker
Cole Hilker wrote to Justin Western Hats and complimented them on their cowboy hats. Cole explained
Makes me sick (I want to puke) to the company that in the summers he and his grandpa both wear the hats while they work on the farm.
Algebra (Hard) Their hats, in a way, symbolize the bond Cole and his grandpa share. Justin Western was so appreciative
Trigonometry (Harder)
to hear the story, that they asked Cole for his hat size and will send him a brand new hat, for free! Thinking
Homework (Totally annoying)
of his grandpa, Cole enclosed his grandpa’s size so that his grandpa can be a part of the glory.
Space (Astronomy)
Chemistry (Harder than math)
Imagination (Not in this subject) For his business letter, Liam Whitehead wrote to author, Christopher Paolini. Liam wanted to let Mr.
Energy (The thing I need for an A) Paolini know how much he enjoyed his recent series of books, The Inheritance. Mr. Paolini responded
Not fun (True) and included autographed photos and a mini-poster with his letter. Liam had been hopeful that the fifth
C+ (My grade) book in the series would be coming out soon. Mr. Paolini assured him it was in the works, and he even
End (of the poem) shared with Liam a little insight into what he has planned for the fifth book in the series. Liam enjoyed
connecting with the author.
Poems Are Dumb
Chloe Loveland wrote to a toy company about a game she received over Christmas that she really liked.
By Jacob McNees
The company isn’t one that advertises, and she suggested that they make people more aware of their
Poems make me angry. products because the game was really fun. Interestingly enough, she noticed in the letter she received
Oh how they enrage me. back from the company that their letter contained two errors in grammar and spelling. Since we had
Eight lines oh my. discussed that student letters were going to real companies, the quality of their writing mattered. Students
My teacher is making me write a poem. attempted to produce error-free letters to send to their companies. She was a little shocked to see the
So I’m going to write about both of them. mistakes in the letter sent back to her from the company. It made her realize that quality matters in real-
world correspondence.
Arg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really my teacher is making me write Nick Barks was another of the many students ready to share the excitement of receiving the response to
another one! his business letter. In addition to the business reply letter, he received ear buds/headphones, screen
Ewwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cleaner, and stickers. Students, like Nick, were impressed that companies were interested in what ideas
Doesn’t she understand nobody likes
they had to share about their companies and their products.
poems?
Usually I wouldn’t bother to try, but I’m Jacob Bourbon also was excited when Cabela’s not only wrote him a reply letter, but they sent a box full
going to go army strong. of gifts to him. It was like Christmas in 6th hour when the box arrived. It wasn’t just getting the free gifts that
My teacher wouldn’t let me listen to was exciting. It was the fact that Jacob’s voice was heard and his comments were appreciated.
music.
But instead I’m singing in my head. The idea that businesses want to keep their customers happy was evident with this annual writing assignment.
Students realized that their voice, as lifetime consumers, would be heard.
It’s good to know some companies are thoughtful. We have a lot of talent at the Junior High, but more
importantly, there are a lot of good hearts and thoughtful students here, too.

- Rhonda Chiles and Sarah Junghans, 7th grade Communication Art teachers

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 SMOKE FREE JEFFERSON COUNTY VFW Essay Contest
Each year, Mr. Dave Morgan works with instructors at Hillsboro Junior
High. His mission is to provide students an opportunity to gain insight into
the true meaning of patriotism. This year, seventh grade students were
given the writing prompt, “Are You Proud of Your Country?” It was the
beginning of their personal journey of discovery. This prompt caused them
to pause and really think about this country and what this country means
to them on a personal level.

Lindsey Barton- 7th grade Katie Perstrope - 8th grade

1st place 2nd place

The Smoke Free Jefferson County (SFJC) Coalition had its 2nd annual poster contest Students in the picture are:
for all students in grades K-12 in the county. The event was called “Clearing the Air
Bottom row, left to right: Zeke Reeves, Ian Politte
for A Healthier Jefferson County”. Mrs. Tucker’s Health classes at the junior high
participated in the poster contest after studying about tobacco in their health curriculum.
Second row, left to right: Michaela Theiss,
They learned about how important it is to stay tobacco free. From all of the posters Kalynn Silhavy, Lillian Tschudin
turned in throughout the county, Hillsboro Junior High had 2 winners in their age group Third row, left to right: Lexi Close,
(6th – 8th grade). Katelyn Fromm, Zachary Morgan

As essays were completed, they were sealed in an envelope, sent to the

VFW, and the waiting commenced. In January, the first hint that the
Busy Spring for JH Bands selection process was well underway occurred. By February, plans were
made to set a date for an awards assembly. The wait continued.
As we hit the home stretch of yet another school year, the band students at Finally, on March 23, the wait was over. The assembly was emceed by
Hillsboro Intermediate and Junior High are at their busiest. Since we returned Miss Madison Manning. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Justin
from Winter Break, many of our ensembles have already had big performances. Thomas, performed the national anthem and a version of “America the
The Junior High Jazz Ensemble started the semester by entertaining crowds Beautiful.” Miss Manning shared a reflection segment. Then the choir
and boosting spirit at several 7th and 8th grade basketball games. In addition to performed, “When I am Silent” while Miss Keirstyn O’Toole shared a
performing at home basketball games, the Jazz Ensemble also participated in video presentation recognizing the need for those who serve our country.
the annual Mineral Area College Jazz Festival on March 10th, receiving an
“Excellent” rating. These students will continue to prepare for three upcoming Mr. Dave Morgan shared information with students regarding both the
performances including the Annual Hillsboro Jazz Dinner Night on April 14th, Patriot Pen Contest and the Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by
Spring Band Concert on May 14th and the Six Flags/Music in the Parks Festival the VFW. Then, on behalf of VFW Post 5331 and VFW Post 1831, the
on May 18th. winners were announced. Winners included: Lexi Close, Katelynn Fromm,
Zachary Morgan, Ian Politte (1st place), Zeke Reeves, Kalynn Silhavy,
On March 3rd, Hillsboro was represented by about 30 seventh and eighth grade Michaela Theiss, and Lillian Tschudin. It was a proud moment for these
students at the Valle Solo and Ensemble Festival in Ste. Genevieve. These students young people. Even more important was the reminder to all in attendance
prepared additional music outside of daily class meetings to perform for a judge’s that the country we live in deserves our pride and respect.
rating and critique. Students were able to perform solo works on their instrument
with piano accompaniment or small ensembles (duet, trio, quartet etc.) with As the assembly was winding down, Mr. Morgan presented Mrs. Rhonda
classmates. All Hillsboro students received “Superior” or “Excellent” ratings at Chiles with the VFW 8th District Teacher’s Award. Receiving the award
the festival. was quite a surprise and an honor.
The sixth, seventh and eighth grade concert bands are also hard at work preparing Congratulations to all who participated in this year’s contest. Good luck
for upcoming performances. Both the seventh and eighth grade bands will be to next year’s participants; hopefully we will have high school students
participating in the Windsor Middle School Music Festival on April 21st. Each enter the Voice of Democracy Contest and take their chance at a $30,000
band will perform for a judging panel of local band directors and will receive a scholarship opportunity. We will miss Mr. Morgan as he fulfills duties in
rating/critique for their performance. Each group will also have an educational Washington D.C. He has been such an advocate for instilling patriotism
clinic with the judges after their performance. On May 21st, the Spring Band in the hearts and minds of young people. We are grateful to the VFW for
Concert will feature sixth, seventh and eighth grade bands as well as the Junior supporting education. Education truly is freedom. For all who have
High Jazz Ensemble. To end the year on a fun note the 8th grade band and Jazz
fought to defend our rights and freedoms, we at Hillsboro Junior High
Ensemble will participate in the Music in the Parks Festival. Both groups will
perform for a judging panel on May 18th at Eureka High School and as part of
would like to say, ”Thank you!”
the festival will be rewarded for their hard
work with a trip to Six Flags St. Louis on
8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL
May 19th.

This school year has been one of

awesome growth and improvement for
the Bands at Hillsboro and we very much
look forward to continuing that growth in
2012-13.

Conference Tournament Champs

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 A BIG TRANSITION “TRANSITIONS”
(My Kid is Going to High School!) It seems like we were just beginning the year by welcoming the incoming 7th graders at Open House and now
we are in mid-April finishing up M.A.P. testing. We have had a great school year with many of our students
We are reaching that time of the year again. Spring, finding success in several areas. Our sports teams have had a great year and our students are meeting high
warm weather, track season… it must be the 4th standards in the classroom. This is the time of the year when we celebrate those accomplishments and bid
quarter! It’s the time of the year where kids (and farewell to our 8th graders as well as prepare to welcome next year’s 7th graders.
teachers) begin wishing for summer to arrive. They
also begin to think of what is beyond today. For our I would like to remind parents and students of some very important dates:
8th grade class, they will begin to think about HIGH
SCHOOL! May 11th —-8th graders go to Freshman Transition Orientation at the H.S.
Parents and teachers have been repeatedly warning May 11th—Grandparents Prom 5 pm
them “it” is coming, but they haven’t been listening. May 16th—-Student of the Month Barbecue at Hillsboro City Park
They are stuck in the moment, trying to still be a kid, May 14th-— Int/JH Band Concert 7 pm
denying the inevitable. We warn them because we May 18th-— Music in the Parks
worry about them making that transition as they May 19th-— Band goes to Six Flags
move back to the west side of Hwy 21. It’s a big May 21st— Choir Spring Concert 7 pm
jump heading to high school. They will have harder May 23rd—- Last Day of School!!!
classes, more responsibility, new social circles, more
options, and they soon will be driving. The end of the school year is a very busy and exciting time for students. There are lots of activities during
and after school. We are looking forward to finishing the year strong and working in cooperation with
Now before anyone begins to panic, remember each parents/guardians to ensure that our students finish the year strong academically, athletically, and socially.
year we go through the same scenario. Kids don’t
just leave our JH as kids and become young adults - Dr. Jon Isaacson
over the summer. It’s a process that takes time.
Our teachers, counselors, and administrators have
been working all year with each student to provide
them the guidance and support needed to prepare
them for their journey. Each year as I walk through
the halls of the HS I see students who may have
been “train wrecks” in JH and are doing wonderful

Hillsboro Football
now. They all will figure it out - the only question is
when.
Some advice to parents from someone who sees 2012 8th & 9th Grade Summer Camp
this transition year after year:
1) Communicate with your child. Ask The Hillsboro Football Staff will be conducting a summer camp for all Hillsboro
questions that require more than a yes/no
answer from them. Remember that
students that will be entering the 8th and 9th Grade for the 2012 school year. The
communication requires listening, otherwise purpose of the camp is to begin and/or continue a player’s football training.
it is just lecturing. Emphasis will be placed on scheme and fundamentals of the game. All, regardless
2) Understand this change causes emotion. of ability, are welcome and will receive individual instruction. Students will need
Your child may be nervous, scared, excited, an updated physical (after Feb 1 2012) in order to participate.
worried, happy, and sad all at the same time.
Reassure them that feeling this way is
Week 1- June 4th- 8th
natural. Week 2- June 11th – 15th
3) Help them get the HS experience before 8:00-10:30 am @ Hillsboro Football Stadium
they get there (i.e. talk to a cousin who is in Cost - $35
HS, sign up for a summer sports’ camps, Make checks payable to Hillsboro Football
attend a HS baseball or soccer game w/
friends, attend Camp Hawk in August).
Return to:
4) Support them being involved w/activities and Brian Robbins- Head Football Coach
having a positive peer group. This may Hillsboro High School
entail waking up early all summer to go to 123 Leon Hall Parkway
weightlifting, or driving a group of teenagers Hillsboro, MO 63050
to the mall. However, if kids are doing
The Hillsboro coaching staff, Hillsboro R3 School District, and Board of
positive things and making connections that
will help later on, then it is worth the Education are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that could occur during
inconvenience to us parents. the course of this camp.
5) Contact HS administration, counselors, and
teachers to open lines of communication. 2012 8th & 9th Grade Football Camp Enrollment Form
They will be expecting your child to be more
accountable for their education, but parental
support is always needed to ensure success. Name-____________________________ Grade (Fall 2012) __________________
Even though I am passing out advice as a principal,
I need to follow it myself as a parent. This fall my Home Phone-______________________Off and Def Position-________________
oldest child will be making this transition along with
the other 310 students. Rest assured that all of our Emergency Contact: Name-____________________________________________
JH staff are here to help you with this process. Phone #- __________________________________________
Please pick up the phone or drop by if you have
questions. We will do our best to find the answers.
Equipment Issue for camp will take place after school May 14th, 15th , 16th & 17th at
Thanks and good luck, the Fieldhouse from 2:30-4:00 pm. If you have further questions, please contact
Mr. A Coach Robbins at the information below.
789-0023 or Coach Robbins- 636-789-0000 ext 1301
[email protected] [email protected]

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 Hillsboro Jr. High Archery Club:
The Hillsboro Archery Team had a successful year. Practices began in September and concluded with the state
tournament on March 24. In early September, a meeting was held for all kids interested in archery. Permission slips
were due the next day and those who turned them in were immediate club members. They would be required to attend
a minimum of fifteen practices before they could attend the state tournament in March. Thirty practices were split up
with most directly after school, some later in the evenings, and a few before school. Most members attended well over
their fifteen required practices and an impressive number even attended the 6:20 AM practices. That’s dedication!
Practices focused on technique and accuracy but often concluded with fun shooting time at balloons, paper animal
targets, or 3-D deer targets.
The team had three evening competitions in which the archers competed against each other for score and prizes. The
competitions consisted of shooting two ends of five arrows from ten meters and two ends from fifteen meters. The top
ten archers received prizes and the top three archers also received individual medals. Parents generously contributed
Seventh grader Michaela Theiss with her fifth
food for a potluck style dinner enjoyed by all. place trophy that she earned at this years’ State
On February 25, 2012, the Hillsboro Archery Club competed in its first ever competition against other teams at the Archery Tournament in Warrensburg. Michaela
Regionals Tournament. Hillsboro took two teams of archers to the competition. The top twelve archers’ scores from shot a score of 267 points, qualifying her for a
spot in the National Tournament in May.
each team were added for the team scores. Out of five teams, the Hillsboro teams took third and fifth. The individual
highlight was Gabby Cervantes taking a forth place trophy in the middle school girls division with a score of 253.
A month later the Hawks archers competed in the State Tournament in Warrensburg, MO. Thirty-three Hillsboro archers competed against 397 others in the middle
school division. At the end of the day, the Hawks archers placed ninth out of twenty-one teams with an overall score of 2,976 points. What a great finish for the first
ever State Tournament attended by the Hawks! The individual highlight was Michaela Theiss shooting a massive 267 points and placing fifth in the state in the middle
school girls division. Michaela qualified for the national tournament on May 11 in Louisville, KY. Stay tuned for her results.

After the state tournament, the kids enjoyed

swimming and free time at the hotel in
Warrensburg. We arrived home the next day worn
out from our trip but very pleased with our
accomplishments for the year. Congratulations
to the Hillsboro archery kids for your achievements
and especially for your dedication to the sport.
Hope you had fun! A special thanks to the parents
who dedicated time and effort to their child’s
activity, realizing that keeping kids involved is the
best way to keep them connected and successful
in school.
Daniel Gronborg
Hillsboro Jr High Archery Club Sponsor

Front Row: Peyton James, Dalton Baker, Tanner Weberling, Hannah Mathes, Justus Stewart,
Donald Haggeman, Brett Lehmann, Chris Lampe, Spencer Laiben, Tyler Richardson.
Middle Row: John Boehme, Steven Heine, John Pereboom, Zach Morgan, Taylor Crocker, Josh Brooks,
Adrianna Pereboom, Abigail Medlin, Gabby Cervantes, Julia Weinhold, Aubrey Morgan.
Back Row: Diana Schmidt, John Coleman, Nick Modglin, Alec Kimbrell, Makayla McMullin, Mckenzie McMullin, Devin
Dace, Jaylynn Kettler, Eric Coatney, David Underwood, JD Tomaszkiewicz, Daniel Gronborg
Not Pictured: Michaela Theiss (her trophy is on the left), Kyle Humphrey, and Ryan Lewis

Junior High Track

Boys: Luke Allison, Shawn Armstrong, Tyler Baynes, Nicholas Bowling, James Churchill, Eric Coatney, Dylan Crump, Aaron Dugan, William Fitzpatrick, Darien Funke, Austin Horn,
Brendon Jackson, Nikolas Kennedy, Aaron Koenig, Blake Kruse, Spencer Laiben, Timothy Manion, Lucas Martin, Austin McKenzie, Matthew Mikusch, Connor Montgomery, Collin
Paul, Ian Politte, Brendon Ryan, Collin Sansoucie, Luke Secrease, Alex Siwek, Blake Smith, Brett Suedekamp, Justin Taylor, Trey Terry, Clayton Vassalli, Hunter Voyles, Levi Weaver
Girls: Khyleigh Allen, Megan Allison, Kaitlyn Ashley, Alexandra Baker, Alexandra Battles, Sophia Beel, Rylie Bequette, Jilliane Boehm, Logan Boyle, Alexis Bunch, Megan Cashion,
Kaylee Castleman, Allison Cauley, Gabriella Cervantes, Kayla Christian, Kaleigh Close, Alexis Devereaux, Kara Dunn, Kaitlyn Feeley, Kristi Francisco, Megan, Frazier, Sydney
Haddox, Raelynn Hamilton, Emily Hensel, Cameron Hopfer, Heather Huber, Alexis Kennedy, Rachel Ketcherside, Kelly Koester, Julia Land, Maddesyn Langley, Alison Leeker, Payten
Liston, Emily McMillian, Alexis Meyer, Julia Moore, Brianna Nadeau, Breanna Peirce, Mikayla Peterson, Taylor Posser, Taylor Purdy, Madelyn Pyle, Kylee Ricks, Israel Ringling,
Hannah Robinson, Sabrina Sprous, Allison Stockmann, Mallory Stover, Darian Tindall, Jordan Townsend, Lindsey Turek, Karli Turman, Token Turpin, Marissa Valenti, Crystal Volger,
Julia Weinhold, Andrea Werner, Breanna White, Marissa White, Desiree Whitley, Madilynn Woodham
Coaches: Robyn Bubulka, Tom Gordon, Mady Hern, Don Horn

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 Sugar-coated Memories! Crystal City Underground
Prom 2012 will be held …. (drum roll, please!)
at the City Museum!!! This favorite haunt of Mrs. Ashley’s pottery II classes took field trips to Crystal City Underground to pit fire pottery
nearly about everyone has just the place for a they made, firing pottery the traditional and natural way. The students dug the pits, lined them
special dance filled with memories: with fire wood and sawdust and then loaded the pottery. The classes used rock salt and horse
Architecture Hall. hair in and around the pottery to create different effects. Thanks to Crystal City Underground
for free use of their facility.
Beautifully framed by the exterior of the
Edward Bates School from the near north-side
of St. Louis, this unique, elegant space houses
a fascinating mix of salvaged architectural
pieces. An ornate, turn-of-the-century bar and
a permanent, hardwood dance floor provides
a stylish setting for any elegant event.
Architecture Museum, an exhibit of
architectural relics located adjacent to the Hall,
is also available to provide your guests with
extra space and entertainment. Representing
the extensive efforts of exhibit curator Bruce
Gerrie, this collection is ever-changing and
represents some of the most interesting architectural elements from the
Gateway City and beyond. This magnificent space is available for a Goben Attends Girls State
variety of chic events and seats up to 300 people.
Prom 2012 will be held Saturday, May 5 from 6-11pm. Tickets are $45 Becky Goben, a senior at Hillsboro High school, attended
and come with a wonderful surprise. Tickets are available April 2 through Missouri Girls State this past summer, in Warrensburg, MO. Becky
April 13 from Mrs Cyndi Heiter and at all lunch shifts. is involved in Teens for Christ at HHS. She was selected on her
leadership abilities, grades and school conduct. She volunteers
Included in the evening is dancing, a variety of appetizers, dessert and a
juice and soda bar. A late night snack will be provided by Gus’ Pretzels.
with organizations at her church as well as in the community.

Sponsors of Prom 2012 are Cyndi Heitert, Lauren Etherton and Jackie Becky will attend Lindenwood College in the fall, on a scholarship.
Morton. For more information contact Cyndi Heitert through 636 789 She is the daughter of Frank Goben and Cindy Goben
0010, ext 1201

Mastadon Art Reiter Selected To Attend Girls State

Fair Madeline Dietrich Reiter spent part of her summer
2011 at Missouri Girls State in Warrensburg. She
We had three winners at the was selected to attend during her junior year based
Mastodon Art Fair this year. on leadership and citizenship skills. Her
Abigail Lee won a second place accomplishments include working on a student
ribbon and one of 8, week long mentoring program (Pretty In Pajamas) and year-
all expense paid trips to New York book publications. She also volunteers at the
to attend the Genius Olympiad, Hillsboro Food Pantry and Heaven’s Closet.
an environmental issue
competition. Lexy Price also won Maddie has been accepted at Southeast Missouri
a second place medal, and State University where she will major in mass
Breanna Trent won a Gallery communications. To date she has received a Merit
award. Congratulations to all Scholarship as well at the Girls State Scholarship.
three artists.
Maddie is the daughter of Ronald and Julie Reiter of DeSoto.

Lisa Finch: Teacher of the Year!!!

Hillsboro High is just busting its buttons with pride as Lisa Finch was named first building teacher of the year and later Hillsboro’s
Teacher of the Year!

Having taught twenty-seven years and counting, Lisa earned her Bachelor’s of Music Education from Southeast Missouri State
University. She began her teaching career down Highway 21 at Potosi HS where she taught for nine years. Traveling up the
highway, much closer to home, Lisa began her tenure at Hillsboro in 1994.

Lisa’s favorite teaching moments is seeing the fruits of her labors onstage, and her most memorable moment is watching her students
perform on the stage at Disney World, Florida.

Lisa has always been very fortunate to teach straight music: a cappella choir, swing choir, men’s and women’s choir and mixed
chorus. This has allowed Lisa to hone her piano abilities and pass on her love for music to many students who have entered or who
are considering going into music education.

Lisa is widely traveled, visiting many states including Florida, Colorado, Tennessee, Montana, Georgia, West Virginia, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina,
Illinois, Washington and Alabama. She has toured with her students to Florida, Georgia, Branson MO, and while at Potosi HS, the Bahamas.

Lisa has been married to Kevin Finch for twenty-nine years, and has two lovely and talented daughters. Jordan is 23 and a 2001 graduate of HHS; she has graduated
from McKendree University with a major in biology, and minors in chemistry and bio-chemistry. She is currently working on a master’s degree at SIUE. Taylor is
20, and a 2010 graduate of HHS; she is currently enrolled in the nursing program at Jefferson College and will graduate this May with her RN degree.

Lisa’s next step is retirement where she wants to spend time with her family friends…although she threatens to retire from HHS, her students keep her busy and
excited for the next musical challenge … truly a life well fulfilled!

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 HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS Join us on Twitter! HHS_ATHLETICS

VARSITY GOLF
Joshua Alexander, Matthew Brock, Christopher Herman, Michael
Jackson, Matt Jones, Brennan Martin, Derek Mohart, Adam
Newland, Bradley Puryear, Gregory Russell, Jacob Schlote
Coaches: Kathy Tucker VARSITY/JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS TRACK
Tana Brewer, Emily Bubulka, Hayley Davis, Halie Glass, Spring Goodson, Justine
Harbison, Bailiea Hogan, Christen Hopfer, Gabi Huber, Lindsey Johnston, Maria
Kleekamp, Heidi Knuckles, Mirissa Massey, Talitha McCormick, Olivia Meyer, Stacey
Moore, Amber Peterson, Angela Richter, Carly Schoenky, Mickala Torrence
Coaches: Dina Holland & Jen O’Brien

JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF

Tyler Blanton, Clayton Jones, Joel Juenger,
James McGinnis, Tori Myers, Garrett Secrease
Coaches: Brian Sucharski

POST-DISPATCH VARSITY/JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS TRACK

James Armstrong, Nick Baumgartner, Greg Bell, John Bunch, Taylor Coleman, Zach Crump, Andy
SCHOLAR ATHLETE Dolan, David Dunn, Austin Fanger, Jordan Fanger, Billy Froelich, Stephen Hassell, Austin Haynes,
Nathan Hoffmeister, Justin Horn, Barry Horrell, Austin Jackson, Brennan Jennewein, Cody Killian,
Jacob Krausz, Casey Krugh, Matt Maxwell, Josh Maberry, Matt Moore, Derek Null, Ryan Ochoa,
Kaleb Price, Andrew Reed, Tyler Roland, Jacob Roney, Mitchell Scott, Michael Steighorst, Tanner
Sutton, Sam Swearson, Jake Thebeau, Chris Walsh, Harrison Weber
Coaches: Mike Genge, Joe McCraith, Alex Rouggly, Matt Gillam

Congratulations to Juno Musonda on being named the 2012 Hillsboro High School Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete.
The criterion for the award is as follows: The student (a senior) must be in the top 25% of the senior class and
play at least one varsity sport. Juno ranks in the top 7% of his class and was a member of the varsity soccer and
wrestling teams.

Juno will be recognized at the May 2, St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game, as well as in the
Post-Dispatch, and at STLhighschoolsports.com.

Kara Pochon & Erik Maynard were also nominated for this award.

HAWK WRESTLING
Hawk Wrestlers shatter records!
Several team and individual records were broken this past season by the wrestling
team. The team finished 8th at state, cracking the top 10 for the first time ever. They
had 10 kids qualify for the state tournament, previous best was 6. They had 3 medalist
which was also a record, Jarad Sheppard (11)52-2 finished 3rd, Josh Maberry (11)43-
5 finished 3rd, and Luke Reeves (12) 47-10 finished 4th. Other qualifiers were Nathan
Kelam (9)31-18, Josh Schuler (9)34-15, Cody Robertson (10)40-13, Caleb Thurman
(10)39-11, Kaleb Price (11)35-7, Josh Waggoner (12)41-10, and Juno Musonda
(12)33-14. Individuals setting single season records were Jarad Sheppard with 52
wins, 36 pins, and 296 points in a season. Josh Maberry is now second with 32 pins in
a season. Luke Reeves is now second with 47 wins in a season and is second with 145
career wins, third with 75 career pins, and second with 740 career points. Congrats on
a very successful season!

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 HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS
VARSITY BASEBALL
Garrett Anderson, Riley Blyzes, Jake Brooks, Ryan
Deckard, Justin Duncan, Dustin Finch, Jake
Fletcher, Glenn Floyd, Chase Gemberling, Josh
Gratton, Collin Ijames, Nick Keating, Devon King,
Ricky Knight, Jake Moore, Brian Perez, Jordan
Prince, Zack Sloan, Alex Winkler, Dakota Yokum
Coaches: James Kowzan, Kevin Lucas,
Zach Weiss

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL FRESHMAN BASEBALL

Zac Brown, Josh Blake, Seth Castleman, Shayne Depung, Julian Weslee Adams, John Baumgartner, Austin Boyer, Sam Brewer, Drew Carter, Seth DeClue,
Drago, Cody Dierkes, Sam Duncan, Zac Hancock, Zach Hart, Jacob Caleb John, Brendan Jones, Adam Killian, Cole Luby, Blade McKee, Joe Melton, Tyler
Kelam, Chris Loveless, Zach Lynn, Harry Markotay, Nick Paul, Michalsen, Ben Notz, Logan Smith, John Wagner, Ethan Walther, Ryan Wells
Clayton Sansoucie, Spencer Seabaugh, Tucker Robinson, Chris Walsh Coaches: Joe Fehlker, Chris Grewe
Coaches: Josh Cate & Tyler Rulo

VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER

Carli Beckett, Ari Schulte, Ciara Frazier, Emilie Arl, Kayla
Evans, Kirsten Settle, Marie Vail, Megan Steighorst, Kayla
Pinkley, Rachel Watson, Morgan Johnson, Thea Aune,
Melonie Merritt, Victoria Price, Lexi Churchill, Danielle
Frolos, Ingvild Loenne
Not in Picture: Michelle Wood, Madeline Scrivner
Coaches: Chris Schacht & Kyle Jarnagin

JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER FRESHMAN SOCCER

Ashtin Vessells, Kelsey Cape, Hannah Evans, Cori Gould, Brea Karlee Coleman, Ashlyn Payne, Courtney Kellerman, Rachel Becker,
Pinkley, Gina Posillo, Agatha Berwick, Paige Pollman, Lizzy Kohler, Sarah Temple, Ciara Peters, Ashley Moritz, Ashlie Winkler, Bailey
Cora Nieters, Krystin Mitchell, Samantha Darian, Tiara Byrd, Kimberly Kay, Holly Knittel, Hannah Krausz, Olivia Churchill, Shelby Sebaugh,
Moravec, Denise Johnston, Abby Gerlach, Maddy Fears, Kaili Boyd Hannah Temple, Sam Brady, Kayla Kincaid, Autumn Nieters, Ashli
Coach: Josh Carroll Bailey, Emily Scatizzi, Hannah Evans,Betty Dunlap, Ashlyn Woodard,
Madie Puckett, Allison Newton, Stephanie Jones
Coach: Tish Naeger

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 French Club 2011-2012 Yearbook Search
Now that we are over half way through the school year, French The Hillsboro High School Library Media Center is looking for
Club would like to share some of the events they have enjoyed, donations of HHS yearbooks to complete our collection. If
including the Crepe party, the Boum de Mardi Gras, and their annual field trip. you have yearbooks from the years listed below and are willing
In January students had a lot of fun at the crepe party. Crepes are basically thin to donate them to the LMC, please contact library media
pancakes filled with whatever delicacy the maker likes. Members of French specialists Karen Huskey (789-0015) or Amber Parks (789-0000 ext. 1296).
Club brought in Nutella, strawberries, bananas, chocolate syrup, a cream cheese
filling, and M and Ms. After making the crepes and filling them with their favorite We are missing: 1939 (first year to graduate from Hillsboro High School), 1940,
ingredients, students enjoyed them, and some took them around to different 1941, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955,
teachers. and 1956.

At our Boum de Mardi Gras students had fun eating French food and playing
different games. Members enjoyed a French tradition of a special Mardi Gras
Destination ImagiNation
cake with a small fake baby inside. Whomever gets the baby in the cake is the On Saturday, March 3, twenty-three students from Hillsboro Junior High and
king (or queen) of the party. Ryan Schweitzer had the chance to be the king of this High School participated in Destination ImagiNation’s Eastern Regional
party! competition, held at St. Charles Community College. Destination ImagiNation
(or DI) provides educational programs for students to learn and experience
French Club was happy to have the chance to go on a field trip this year. We took creativity, teamwork and problem solving. Student teams solve open-ended
our annual field trip to La Bonne Bouchée. Members must dress nicely and they challenges and present their solutions at tournaments while being encouraged to
always have a good time. La Bonne Bouchée has delicious food and is happy to think on their feet, work together, and devise original solutions that satisfy the
have us each year. requirements of the challenges.
The French Club is happy to have had another wonderful year so far. Members
plan to have one last party in April, and hopefully will be combining French and Three of the five competing teams qualified to attend the State Tournament,
Spanish Clubs for this final event. Club members hope to have even more members which will be held on Saturday, April 14 in Joplin, MO. The qualifying teams
next year. were the NERDS, composed of 8th graders Hanna Caldwell, Spencer Laiben,
Matt Mikusch, Katie Orr, and Ashley Schunzel; team DIvas, which featured
Juniors Carli Beckett, Danielle Frolos, Ingvild Lonne, Ariana Schulte, Megan
MOFAA Students Announced Steighorst, and Marie Vail; and the Sophomore team Hip Chicks, consisting of
Hillsboro High School Guidance is pleased to announce two of our students have Ashley Maynard, Kit Nickless, Hannah Russell, and Autumn Shepherd. All teams
been selected to join the 2012 class of the Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MOFAA). were managed by Kim Glessner, Junior High and High School G.A.T.E. (Gifted
The Missouri Fine Arts Academy is a program for rising high school juniors or seniors and Talented Education) teacher. This is the first year for Hillsboro to compete in
who are talented in the arts areas of music, visual arts, theater, or dance. The three- DI, making the hard work of our students even more impressive.
week residential program is held on the campus of Missouri State University in
Springfield from June 10-30. If you see any of the students, wish them the best!

Ekaterina Nickless and Lauren Goskie will represent Hillsboro High School and their
community amongst approximately 200 students from across Missouri. These students Hawk Talkers Take 4th at Regionals
will be automatically enrolled in a college level course, through Missouri State, and
will receive three hours of college credit upon successful completion of the MOFAA. Congratulations to the HHS Hawk Talkers Speech and
This credit is generally transferable to any college or university program. The MOFAA Debate Team for their outstanding efforts at the Regional
helps gifted students achieve their full potential and motivates them to use their abilities
Speech and Debate Contest at Jackson HS on March 2!
in attaining higher goals. Please help us congratulate Kit and Lauren as they prepare
for an exciting three weeks of classes and co-curricular activities designed just for Going to state to represent Hillsboro are Sami Friederich and Timmy Gerlach
them! in Cross Examination Debate.
Finalists include:
MISSOURI BOYS AND GIRLS STATE Prose: Timmy Gerlach, 6th place
Hillsboro High School Guidance is pleased to announce the following students have Humorous Interpretation: Timmy Gerlach, 6th place
been chosen to attend Missouri Boys and Girls State this summer. Community Dramatic Interpretation: Austin Reeves, 6th place
organizations/businesses have generously agreed to sponsor our students for this Poetry: Jacob Knott, 7th place
once in a lifetime opportunity. Extemporaneous Speaking: Justin Treacy, 3rd place
Jacob Thebeau is sponsored by Roberts, Wooten & Zimmer, LLC.
Cross Examination Debate: Harlee Scherrer and Justin Treacy, 2nd place
Sam Swearson is sponsored by Hillsboro Civics Club.
56 school participated in our East Central Region, and our Hawk Talkers
Zackary Harris is sponsored by the DeSoto Elks Club 689. took 4th place overall. Kudos and Indian yells on an awesome job!
Trevor Hollock is sponsored by Hillsboro Civics Club.
Harrison Weber is sponsored by the Hillsboro Lions Club.
Kaitlyn Johnson is sponsored by the Hillsboro Rotary Club.
Choirs Attend “America’s Got Talent”
Danielle Frololos is sponsored by the Hillsboro High National Honors Society.
The Hillsboro High School Choirs were a part of the studio audience for the
Marie Vail is sponsored by Roberts, Wooten & Zimmer, LLC. March 8th and 9th taping of “America’s Got Talent” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Missouri Boys and Girls State are highly educational programs which teaches young in Grand Center, St Louis. All of the famous judges were there: Howie Mandell,
men and women the duties, privileges, responsibilities, and rights of American Howard Stern, and Sharon Osborne, along with host Nick Cannon.
Citizenship. This program is designed for high school juniors who have distinguished
themselves as leaders at HHS or have shown leadership potential. Missouri Boys One hundred students and teachers attended each day. There was no cost to
State will be held June 16-23, and Missouri Girls State will be held June 24-30 on the students and in exchange for their participation, AGT donated money to the
the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. choir which will be used to help with the cost of the bus for the Swing Choir’s
Disney trip. They were considered as a paid audience for AGT, through a
company called On Camera Audience.
Tiempo Para Fiesta!
Spanish Club celebrated the twelfth day of Christmas The students had to follow certain rules issued by AGT including dress nicely, no
with a party. A king was chosen, and was in charge to jeans, no white clothing, no logos, no open-toes shoes, no electronics, cameras,
plan a party for February’s Carnaval. Both parties had and NO CELL PHONES!
traditional food from Spain and Latin America. On
March 30th. the club will go to Global Market and will An awesome experience, everyone had a great time. The students were
eat at the restaurant La Fritanga, a Nicaraguan wonderful. For many, it was there first time to the Fox Theatre. Show will air
restaurant in St Louis. sometime in May.

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Hillsboro R-III
School District
All District
Art Expo
When:
4 - 7 p.m.
Tues. & Wed.
Thurs. 3-5 p.m.
May 1st - 3rd

Where:
Hillsboro Civic Center

BUILDING CONTACTS:
636.797.2212 + EXTENSION

Primary Extension: 5000 Jr. High School Extensions: 2301 & 2303
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]

Intermediate Extension 4000 High School Extensions: 1307, 1308, & 1309
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Middle School Extension 3000
[email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]

HHS Players Offer Up Spring Comedy

The HHS spring comedy is upon us. Almost, Maine was a success! Performances were Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 at 7pm and
Sunday, April 1 at 2:30 pm. The cast included:
On a cold, clear, moonless Friday night in the middle of winter, all is not
quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the Kyli Allensworth
northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, residents of Almost find Tim Gerlach
themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Chloe Brown
Knees are bruised; hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. Connor Scott
But the bruises heal and the hearts mend-almost-in what has been described JoAnna Hill
as “a comic, romantic roundelay” by The Wall Street Journal, “a wooly Danny Virga
midwinter night’s dream” by The Dallas Observer, “love in the time of Rosie Jones
frostbite” by The New York Sun, “a sweet-natured valentine to fools and Dakota Winn
idioms” by The Los Angeles Times, “a gem” by Florida Weekly, “an Savannah Peters
unapologetically romantic fable” by The Arizona Republic, and “an Shannon Skarha
effervescent yet deeply felt tragicomedy” by The Melbourne (Australia) Courtney Wagner
Age. ALMOST, MAINE inventively explores the mysteries of the human Daniele Wiley
heart, touching audiences with laughter, heartbreak, and hope. -
www.almostmaine.com

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Mrs. Cox would like to send a HUGE thank you

to Mr. Caleb Kime for his hard work as the office
aid. Caleb assists students with making copies,
distributes mail and messages to teachers, keeping
copy paper replenished, and is responsible for the
Character Counts class @ Sara Johnston and Rodnic Kuda Seniors: Chelsea Moore, Sara weekly recycling duties. He is depended upon
Hillsboro Food Pantry: preparing the salad for the Johnston, Michael Berewill, and keeping students and staff apprised of all inclement
Jacob Pettypool, Mandy Milner, Hillsboro Food Pantry Apprecia- Dylan Frazier working diligently on weather situations. Thanks Caleb!
Tyler Robichaud, Cole Agers, tion Luncheon
their independent labs.
Marina Shirley, Jon Bolen, Trace
Kumke, Sara Johnston, Rodnic Tyler Bequette stated,” The Alt School is an
Kuda, Ms. Leigh, Sierra Clagett excellent school and the learning experiences I’ve
had here are something I will never forget. The
friends I’ve made here make it feel like a home
away from home”

The Learning Center will be hosting a fundraiser

BBQ on May 16. The students decided that
instead of going to Hillsboro Park for their Senior
BBQ, they wanted to host it as a fundraiser to
Sierra Clagett with raise money for the building. We will be serving
Jacob Douglas Ms. Brenda at
Rodnic Kuda, Mandy
Hillsboro Food Pantry
lunch to the public and also delivering it to the
Cole Agers and Tiffany Kelsheimer organizing cans for the
Milner, and Marina buildings in the district.
Shirley serving Annual Can Food Drive
volunteers at the
Hillsboro Food Pantry.
A final note to our seniors: The staff at the Learning
Center was extremely honored to have such an
extraordinary group of seniors this year. You have
all made a huge impact on our lives and I hope we
have done the same for you. Please continue to
set your goals and work to achieve them. You are
all unique individuals and the sky is the limit. Please
take the skills, advice, and life lessons we have
instilled in you and apply them in your future.
Always remember, you CAN make a difference
everyday! Congratulations graduating class of
Character Counts Class participating in Campus Cleanup
2012!!!!
Seniors: Nathan Friedlander and Jacob Pettypool, Luke Cravens, Tyler Robichaud, John
John Ward in P.E. Class Ward, Cole Agers, Trace Kumke, Mandy Milner, Rodnic
Kuda, Jon Bolen, Sara Johnston

CONTACT & SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING JUNIOR HIGH MAINTENANCE DEPT. BOARD
Dr. Beverly Schonhoff, Superintendent Heath Allison, Principal Jimmie Turner, Director
Juanita Dowd, Asst. Director
OF EDUCATION
Jana Rhame, Associate Superintendent Jon Isaacson, Asst. Principal
Kelly Genge, Director of Finance #12 Hawk Drive 504 Vreeland Road Dr. Paul Maynard - President
Steve Murray, Director of Technology 636-789-0020 636-789-0000 x 8000 Dan McCarthy - Vice President
#5 Ridgewood Drive George Engelbach - Treasurer
Mailing Address: #20 Hawk Drive SENIOR HIGH FOOD SERVICE
Kim Jackson, Director Bo Harrison - Member
636-789-0060 / 636-797-2212 Cathy Freeeman, Principal
FAX 636-789-3216 Carl Imhof, Asst. Principal Sandy Orchard, Secretary John Lewis - Member
Mark Groner, Asst. Principal #20 Hawk Drive Jo Ellen Stringer - Member
PRIMARY SCHOOL (K-2) Eddie Moreno, Athletic/Activities Dir. 636-789-0001 x 7102
James W. Sucharski - Member
Dr. Callista Kostine, Principal 123 Leon Hall Parkway Beth A. Johnston - Board Secretary
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Dr. John Koeneker, Asst. Principal 636-789-0010
Ricky Williams, Teacher The Hillsboro R-III Board of Education
101 Leon Hall Parkway
9501 Goldfinch Lane meetings are held in the Learning Center
636-789-0050 LEARNING CENTER
636-797-6413/636-797-6394 located at 10486 Business 21 on campus,
Melissa Hildebrand, Asst. Principal beginning at 7 p.m. The meetings are
FAX: 636-797-6031
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10486 Business 21 open to the public.
Jackie Marz-Kocurek, Principal 636-789-0000 x 8603 FIELDHOUSE PHONE
Jim Ramsey, Asst. Principal 636-789-0000 x 3400
#13 Hawk Drive TRANSPORTATION DEPT.
2011-2012 BOE MEETINGS
636-789-0040 Ronnie Martin, Director August 23, 2011
MESSENGER REPORTERS: September 27, 2011
9661 Hwy. 21 Primary - Kathy Woodham October 25, 2011
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (5-6) 636-789-0000 x 8001 Elementary - Shelly Whitehead November 22, 2011
Scott Readnour, Principal Intermediate - Tiffany Brooks December 27, 2011
Dr. Kimberly Tooley, Asst. Principal Jr. High - Joe Fehlker January 24, 2012
10478 Business 21 Sr. High - Candilee Jackson February 28, 2012
636-789-0030 Learning Ctr. - Melissa Hildebrand March 27, 2012
Editor - Cindy Miller April 24, 2012
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