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A NEW BEGINNING These are officially the last days leading up to a graduation diploma for a new generation of youth. On Sunday, the high school classes of 2012 will receive diplomas in Ramsey and Cowden-Herrick ceremonies. Those graduates, and their respective eighth grade classes, are introduced in a special section with this issue. Extra copies are available on news stands or in the RNJ office. As 2012 graduates head off to college or join the work force, eighth graders move into high school. Four- and five-year-olds begin the educational process. Kindergarten students are registering today. Reviewing the last few days for Ramsey students: seniors had final exams Monday and Tuesday while underclassmen studied. Their finals are today and Friday. Friday is fun day at the grade school, called Field Day. Seniors will be practicing for Sunday. High school graduation is Sunday afternoon and grade school promotion is next Tuesday evening. Monday is an attendance day for K-12 but not much “teaching.” Educators conclude their work in Tuesday’s Institute and students return briefly Wednesday morning for report cards.
KATE AND LUCIS CROWNED AT CHHS PROM Cowden-Herrick High School Prom was April 28. Seated in front are the 2012 royalty, Queen Kate Kersey and King Lukis Ford. In the court were (standing, left to right): senior attendants Jalen Hovis, Santanna Seaton, Danielle Hager, Bryce Barnes and retiring Queen Sydney Seaton and King Dylan Meek.
SPRING CONCERT OF MEMORIES The annual Ramsey Spring Concert was held May 10 in the high school gym. A large crowd was on hand to hear the students perform, either playing an instrument or singing in the choir. The concert in one way or another held some kind of special memory for everyone. Whether it was a fourth grade student playing for his/her first time or one of the graduating seniors playing for the last time in their high school gym, everyone had a special place for it in their heart. Fourth grade students started the concert with great confidence and pride in what they had learned in just a few short months as first year students. Mrs. McPeak (band instructor) praised her students for their hard work and eagerness to learn since the beginning of the school year. Junior high choir performed under the direction of Mrs. Jones, accompanied by Marci Cole on the piano. The high school choir showed off their musical talents with “Riversong”, “On my Way to Jordan” and “Amani.” Ribbons and awards from the choirs competitions that individual and various ensembles had performed in were presented. The junior high band entertained with “Patriotic March”, “Forward March” and the band’s favorite “African Marching Song,” ending with the extraordinary, “Classic Bits and Pieces.” Emotions ran high for band instructor Mrs. McPeak, as the high school band started their set with four members playing under her direction for the last time: Crystal Morell, Angel McDonald, Austin Moreland and Kimberly Casey. The band played “ Abington Ridge”, “Big Four March” and “Themes From 1812 Overture”. Achievements and awards were presented. In the last five years the Rams Band has participated in 30 parades; 17 being competition, being awarded one Grand Champion, 12 First places, 10 Second places and 2 third places.
TOP MUSICIANS Two top awards were presented during the spring band and choir concert May 10 in Ramsey High School gymnasium. Angel McDonald is this year’s recipient of the John Philip Sousa Band Award: the pinnacle of achievement for high school band. Created in 1955, the award recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. It was developed with the cooperation of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous composer and bandmaster. Dannie Sieben received the Director’s Award which is given once a year to a Junior High band student. The criteria for the award includes but is not limited to: Musicality, attitude, work ethic, and various honors the student may have received during their tenure in the Ramsey School Band program.
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Tradition will be carried on by Ramsey American Legion Post #460 when they host a Memorial Day program in Ramsey Cemetery on Monday, May 28. It begins at 10 a.m. Commander Bill Stephens announced this week that the speaker will be Terry Sapp. Legionnaires and helpers plan to mark all veteran graves at 5 p.m. May 24th.
EXCELLENT AT STATE Deveraux Schackmann scored an “Excellent” on her project that was based on the “History of Kaskaskia” at the State History Fair May 3 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. The Ramsey eighth grader was able to attend State competition because of a “Superior” score at the Regional History Fair in March at Eastern Illinois University. With Deveraux at State were teacher Mrs. Lovelace and classmate Skye Kimberlin. Scoring got more difficult at each level and Deveraux’s “Excellent” at State was excellent! (File photo from local History Fair).
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