‘The Eagle Experience’
T- H - E C o l u m b ia C i t y H i g h S c h o o l
Winter 2008
Volume 14, Issue 2
Important
Telephone No’s
Receptionist
Mrs. Hart
244-6136
Ext. 3200
Office Manager
Mrs. Monesmith
Ext. 3207
Nurse
Mrs. Kohut
Ext. 3215
Attendance
Mr. Davis
Ext. 3211
Food Service
Mrs. Sheckler
Ext. 3234
Guidance
Mr. Phil Fry (A-E)
Ms. Sarah Maynard
(F-Lh)
Mrs. Kim Waugh
(Li-R)
Mr. Derek Yoder
(S-Z)
Parent Information
P.T.O. CCHS has recently reorganized the Parent Teacher Organization
with the help of volunteer
parents and under the direction of Mr. Gregg
Goewert, CCHS Principal.
The PTO meets the 1st
Thursday of each month at
6:00 PM in the Staff
Teachers Lounge. All parents are invited to attend
the next meeting which is
December 4, 2008.
Book Fees The CCHS
2nd trimester book fees for
the 2008/2009 school
year are due February
18, 2009. Fees vary according to grade level
and courses taken.
The 3rd trimester book
fess are due by May 8,
2009. The last student
day is Thursday, May
28,2009.
The 1st trimester book
fees were due November
4, 2008. If you have not
made payment, please
contact Mary King,
Treasurer, for payment
information for your
child at 260-244-6136,
ext. 3214 or email
kingml@wccs.k12.in.us.
Information Changes
If you have address or
telephone number
changes, please log on to
Harmony Online, go to
“Demographics” and
make the necessary
changes. For further
instructions call 260244-6136, ext. 3302.
Ext. 3218
Ext. 3219
Ext. 3213
Ext. 3208
Career Develop- Ext. 3110
ment Mrs. Moore
Winter Events
Dec. 3—Scheduling Kick
Off Night (see page 3)
Dec. 10—School Improvement Day (2-Hour Delay)
Dec. 16—CCHS Band/
Choir presents “The Hallelujah Chorus” 7:30 PM
Dec. 20—Christmas
Break begins
Jan. 6—WCCS classes
resume
Jan. 15—Parent/Student/
Teacher Conferences
Jan. 19—Makeup Day #1
Martin Luther King Day
Attendance
The CCHS current attendance rate is 96.38%. Attendance at CCHS is very important. It is our goal to increase our attendance percentage with the State of
Indiana this school year. If
your child is absent from
CCHS, please call the Attendance Office at 244-6136,
Extension 3211 on the day
of absence. Your child will
be considered truant if Mr.
Davis does not hear from the
parent within 24 hours. You
may also fax a note to Mr.
David Davis at 260-244-7326
or email davisdw@wccs.k12.in.us. It is
school board policy that all
absences must be excused
with a written parental note.
Turkey Run Meals a Success!
WCCS recently collected money and/or food items to help feed families in
Whitley County for Thanksgiving. CCHS donated 44 meals, and WCCS, as a
whole, collected 87 meals! Classrooms, clubs, athletic teams, activity groups
and individuals participated in this program. The meals will be distributed between St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church and Grace Lutheran Church food
banks.
We want to thank all who participated in this program sponsored by the CCHS
Student Council under the direction of Kristin Rentschler and Rob Bell.
Delays/Closings
“The Zone” Calendar
Listen to WOWO,
WPTA, WBTU, WBCL,
WAJI, WMEE, Q-101 or
TV stations for delays or
closings. All school delays
are two (2) hours. A decision is
usually made by 6:30am whether to
close school or not.
The CCHS website displays
“The Zone”, an updated calendar of events and activities. Simply go to:
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/ and
double click on the 3rd tab on
the left, “The Zone” Calendars.
Go to the window “School
Search” and type in “Columbia
City” on 1st line, “Indiana” on
2nd line and “46725” on 3rd
WCCS also activates the corporation dialer to call student/staff
homes. Please keep your child’s
school updated on phone numbers.
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line and click on the “SEARCH”
button and then double click
“Columbia City H.S.” The recent week will be viewable. To
view later dates, click on
“Calendar” and choose the week
you wish to view.
This also helps when planning
an event to avoid any conflicting
dates/activities.
‘The Eagle Experience’
CCHS Guidance Department
Scheduling Kick-Off Night
The Columbia City High School
Guidance Department will be hosting "Scheduling Kick Off Night" on
Wednesday, December 3, 2008:
6:00-7:15 PM (Sophomores/Juniors)
and 7:30 PM (Freshmen). Information presented this evening will entail Dual Credit Options,
ABEAMS/Career Information,
ICE/Internship Opportunities, and
the 2009-2010 Course Selection
Process. Each counselor will be
meeting with students in small
groups to discuss scheduling of
courses. We will be utilizing Harmony Online. Parents please start
having conversations with your students about course selection.
Current 10th and 11th graders and
their parents are invited to attend at
6:00 PM:
ο Last Names A-E: Auditorium
ο Last Names F- Lh: Multipurpose
Room
ο Last Names: Li-R: Cafeteria Last
Names: S-Z: Media Center
All current 9th graders and their
parents will meet in the auditorium
at 7:30 PM.
End of Course Assessments (ECA's)
Algebra I ECA will be given to stu-
dents who completed Algebra IB
during 1st Trimester starting December 8th-10th. Please encourage your
student to eat a nutritious breakfast
and have a good night sleep. Please
plan ahead regarding out-of-school
appointments.
Junior's sign-up for Spring SAT/
ACT. Register online (SAT: Collegeboard.com or ACT: ACT.org)
January Test Date for the SAT is
the 24th. Deadline for registration
is December 26th.
February Test Date for the ACT is
7th. Deadline for registration is
January 6th.
Guidance News for Seniors
Scholarships
Senior students, the scholarship drawer
and website is updated! You're encouraged to go and visit these locations to
earn yourself some free money! Due
dates are fast approaching, plan ahead!
SAT/ACT
Register online (SAT: Collegeboard.com or ACT: ACT.org)
24th. Deadline for registration is December 26th.
February Test Date for the ACT is
7th. Deadline for registration is January 6th.
Upcoming Events…. Financial Aid
Night January 2009
selor processing. FAFSA will be available on line starting January 1st and
due March 10th. Please visit this website for steps: http://wccs.k12.in.us/
cchs/guidance/financial_aid.html
January Test Date for the SAT is the
Seniors: Please have all college applications in by Winter Break on December
19th and please allow 1 week for coun-
Nurse Notes
Give Kids a Smile February 6, 2009
Free Immunization clinic ia here at
CCHS Thursday March 19, 2009.
Please check your child's immunization record. This offers a great way
for him/her to be updated and
ready for college. Parents do not
need to be present. We will dismiss
your child from class for a short
time and then send them back. If
you have any questions or concerns, please call Mrs. Kohut at
244-6136 extension 3215.
On February 6, 2009, the Indiana
Dental Association, in partnership
with the American Dental Association, will host the 7th annual Give
Kids a Smile Day. Dentists across
the state are opening their offices to
donate dental care to children from
low-income families.
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To participate in Give Kids a
Smile, the child must meet the following requirements:
—The child must be 16 years old or
under.
—The student must not have access
to dental insurance and be unable
to afford regular dental care, or if
the child has Medicaid, the family
must not have a dental provider.
This is a one-day event only. If your
child qualifies, call 1-800-680-9302
to confirm your eligibility. A local
dentist office will call you to set an
appointment.
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Marching Eagles Advance to Semi-State Competition
The Marching Eagles have added a new
chapter to the band’s history. After
making a re-appearance at Regionals,
the Marching Eagles earned a coveted
gold rating and, more importantly, a
spot among Indiana’s elite at the SemiState competition.
The band stepped on to the field at
Chesterton looking to raise the bar
with their best performance yet. The
atmosphere was electric; it was do-or-die
for the Eagles, who hoped to capitalize
on an already great season.
CCHS came into the competition
ranked 9th in North Division in Class B
by IndianaMarching.com, and they
hoped to make some noise and rise in
the rankings. But the rankings didn’t
mean a thing to the Eagles, who know
that nothing is ever certain in their line
of performance. It was a tough week of
practice for the band, and they ran, reran, and triple-ran through their show,
cleaning every detail, in the pursuit of
perfection. They couldn’t rest until
their dreams had been confirmed and
they had their ticket to the Semi-State
show at Warren Central.
And their dreams came true! After a
stunning performance which any band
would have been proud of, the Eagles
themselves confirmed that they were
moving on. The moment that it was
announced the Eagles would perform
at Semi-State seemed to be a motion of
agreement from the judges.
However, there was still work to be
done. During a tough week of practices,
the band added a new dimension to
their performance, with a thicker sound
and a greater variety of visuals to add to
their scores.
Then it was game time. The cold and
windy weather greatly affected the
band’s performance both musically and
visually. However, even with the possibility of an indoor performance looming, the band was able to overcome the
obstacles that mother nature had presented and gave the performance of a
lifetime.
The Marching Eagles finished five
places higher than predicted and
earned their highest score at an ISSMA
competition in six years. Although they
did not advance to state, everyone was
very proud of the band’s efforts. “I am
extremely pleased with our band’s performance at Semi-State,” said Mr. Criss
The band then ended their season with
another piece of history added. After
finishing in 6th place each of the past
three years at Mid-States Finals, the
Marching Eagles were eager to break
into the top five.
After their preliminaries performance,
the band was placed 3rd and less than a
point away from 2nd place. Then after
their best show of the season, the
Marching Eagles broke open the gap
and jumped up to 2nd place for their
best finish ever at Mid-States Finals.
This has indeed been a thrilling season
for the band. It has been required a lot
of time and focus from everyone.
“We’ve worked hard up to this point,
and our performance at Semi-State
showcased all our efforts and abilities,”
said senior Allison Wood. The band
would like to thank all the staff members, band parents, and other people
the community who have shown continuing support for the CCHS Marching Eagles.
Yearbook Orders
Yearbook orders are now being
taken! For a discount purchase,
just sign up to sell Gold Canyon
Candles. Earn $1 for every item
sold or sell 25 candles and win a
FREE Columbian! Yearbook order
forms are available in the CCHS
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Main Office
and due by June
1, 2009. Contact Mrs. Keener at
Extension 3348.
Dear Senior Parents: The
2008/2009 Columbian Staff would
like to offer you the opportunity to
purchase a Baby Ad for your senior
(kept confidential). You may personalize your ad with pictures and
messages: Business card size $75;
1/4 page $100; 1/2 page $150 or
full page $200. Order forms can be
picked up in the CCHS Main Office.
‘The Eagle Experience’
CCHS Varsity Basketball Team visits Michigan State
Members of the Columbia City
varsity and junior varsity boys’
basketball teams recently traveled
to Michigan for a preseason
team-building trip. The first
night the team members traveled
to Grand Rapids where they
practiced at East Kentwood High
School—the largest high school in
the State of Michigan. Following
the late night practice, they were
entertained by participating in
Coach Davis’ mock NBA draft.
Next the team traveled to East
Lansing where they were provided the opportunity to sit in on
and watch the Michigan State
men’s basketball team practice. The
Spartans are currently ranked number six in the country. Following the
Spartan practice, the Eagles held a
ball arena. “Practicing on the Breslin Center floor was definitely one
of the best parts of the trip,” mentioned junior guard Brice Lantz
when asked about the weekend.
practice of their own. Much to the
surprise of the players the Saturday
afternoon practice was held in
Michigan State’s 15,000 seat basket-
The day concluded with the Eagle
players hanging out in the Spartan’s multi-million dollar locker
room and players’ lounge, which
included a nine panel big screen
TV, a dozen leather recliners, three
or four gaming systems, and a
ping-pong table. “The trip was
great,” said senior Adam Murphy,
“partly to be able to do all of the
things we did, but mainly just to
get away and hang-out together.”
The Eagles opened their season November 26 at home hosting Whitko.
Outstanding Academic/Attendance/Behavior Awards Drawing
CCHS students have an opportunity to win
a brand new Yamaha moped from R&D
Motor Sports for excellent academic, attendance and behavior in May 2009.
Students must maintain a 99% or better
attendance (11/06/08 through 5/22/09)—
may not miss more than 1 day of school or
accumulate more than 3 class tardies.
Absences due to appointments with a medical provider, which are documented by
provider, will not count as an absence.
Absences due to a death in the family with
supporting documentation will not be accumulated in the one-day absence.
Out-of-School suspensions will count as
days absent.
Students who maintain 100% attendance
will receive 5 additional entries.
Students who maintain 100% on-time arrival to all classes with zero tardies will receive an additional 2 entries.
Students with zero discipline referrals will
receive 5 additional entries.
Students achieving Distinguished Honor Roll
or Honor Roll will receive 5 additional entries. Student achieving scores of 2 in each
area will receive 5 additional entries (work
ethics area).
Moped Mystery Rider is Mrs. Pentangelo
have two home meets at the YMCA
December 9 and January 26. Our girls’
team already has a 3rd place finish at an
invitational at Norwell under their belt
and are looking at a solid season. The
boys’ team is young, but this is the largest group we have ever had. We are
very excited about the season and how
well we are going to do.
We also have a junior high program
that starts in January and runs until
March. Once again, we have a large
group of swimmers who begin to learn
the basics of strokes and competition. It is also important to the future
of the high school team as many junior
high swimmers become high school
swimmers.
and Mr. Lagoni is the driver!
CCHS Swim Team
Columbia City swimming season is in
full swing. We have a large group of
boy and girl swimmers and divers (41),
while this year’s freshmen group is one
of the largest we have ever had. We
practice during the week at the YMCA,
and on weekends we are off to Carroll
for diving. We spend most of the time
on the road for our meets, but we do
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Career Development Center—Where “Dreams” Really Do Come True
“Columbia City High School and community leaders are working together to increase
partnerships that are meaningful and that
foster ‘real-world’ learning. As you will read
below, these adults bring a new level of
world awareness to our programs, and we
are fortunate to have their continued support and participation.” —Judith Moore,
Director of Career Development
CONSTRUCTION CAREER ACADEMY—ACCEPTANCE
Fred Eckart and the BCA (Building Contractors Association) of Northeast Indiana
announced that three CCHS students, Zac
Grable, James Myers, and Steven Plew, have
all been accepted to participate in the 8th
annual Construction Career Academy in Ft.
Wayne. The Construction Career Academy
is held over three days and highlights 16
construction trades and professions. The
Academy relates the skills and abilities
needed by professional contractors and
builds awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and their need for employees with
formal education after high school. Admission is limited to the top three students
from each school. Both Steven and James
are looking at this as an opportunity to
investigate various jobs, apprenticeship
programs, and post-secondary education.
Zac is following his original future plan and
plans to attend Ball State to major in architecture. All three are looking forward to
networking with professionals in all 16
construction trades. More information can
be obtained about the Building Contractors
Association of Northeast Indiana and the
Construction Career Academy at
www.bcafortwayne.org.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PRESENT
PLANS
Many young people have a dream of owning
their own business and being their own
boss. Miss Rush’s fall trimester entrepreneur students developed a written business
plan for a business of their choice and presented that plan to a panel of business/
industry members at the conclusion of fall
trimester. These businesses were created
and developed by the following entrepreneur students: Synyster Guitars, Zach
Shifflett; AH Customs, Austin Hartman;
Sk8 Trix, Sarah Bowers; Ruckman Grain &
Chemical Co., Seth Ruckman; Kay’s Fine
Dining, Krista Line; Mata’s Chills, Nick
Mata; Dunn’s Dome, Trent Dunn; 1st and
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Goal, Ty Preston; Beth’s Kitchen, Beth
Norris; and E & B Motorsports, Ethan
Breece.
Advising and evaluating students on their
business plan knowledge, organization,
effectiveness of interview, introduction,
language skills, personality, self-esteem, and
appearance were: JoAnn Bird owner of
Running Around Screen Printing; Ben
Romine, The Romine Group; Lindsey
Hively, Kernel Colada’s; Kelley Lefever,
Star Insurance; Tad Varga, Three Birds;
Cari Wells, 1st Source Bank; Jill Daniel,
Daniel Menu & Party Consulting; Tom
Brookshire and Jennifer Babbitt, L Spa;
and CCHS Principal, Gregg Goewert.
MEDICAL INTERNS BEGIN
ROTATION AT WHITLEY
CCHS’s internship partnership with Parkview Whitley Hospital began ten years ago
and continues to thrive. Bridgett Johnson,
V.P. Patient Services, welcomes CCHS
students each trimester and encourages
them to ask questions of her staff and
learn as much as possible about the vast
number of careers at Parkview Whitley
during their 10-week unpaid internship.
Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Hanna
says, “The staff at Parkview Whitley Hospital works so closely with our students to
help them develop a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to work in the
medical field. The staff’s hands-on approach to teaching really shows in the excitement of our students as they talk about
the knowledge and experience they gain
while at Whitley. The interns know that
their mentors truly care about them and
(Pictured above is Krista Line discussing
with Tad Varga, Kelley Lefever, and Cari
Wells her business plan)
CAREER’S: TOOL FOR COLLEGE &
CAREER PLACEMENT
Business and industry surveys indicate that
economic survival in the 21st century will
demand that students know and understand both fundamental and technical
concepts of business as well as possess the
ability to execute these concepts in nearly
any job/career setting. Every trimester
sophomore students in Orientation to Life
and Careers learn about their aptitudes,
interests, and personality traits as they
relate to possible educational and occupational opportunities, and each student
participates in a job-shadowing and a mock
interview. Mock interviews were conducted by Heather Juillerat of Star Insurance; Cathy Gardner, W.C. Planning &
Building; Michelle Culbertson, Columbia
City Chamber; Cathy Reeg of Star Financial Bank; Betty Mishler, EDC; Vanessa
Bills, Whitley County Foundation; and
our CDC staff: Jeff Clark, Elizabeth
Hanna, and Cheryl Schuman.
their education!” (Pictured above are winter trimester medical interns at Parkview
Whitley Medical.)
Students participating winter trimester at
Parkveiw Whitley include: Alyse Perry,
Christin Rethlake, Breanna Schaper, Marla
Walters, Karlee Macy, Mindi Hoffman,
Alex Bunyan, Nick Rupert, Austin Straub,
and Justin Hearld.
"Don't ask me what I want to be until
you show me what there is to be."
--Anonymous
For more information or help with career
exploration and planning, visit the CDC
website http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/
cdc/index.html or call 260-244-6136.
‘The Eagle Experience’
Family Community Newsboard
Academic
Peabody Library
Reindeers Visit! Tuesday, December 2. Just outside the main entrance to the library from 3-5 pm!
Every Saturday is Craft Saturday
in December! All ages are welcome. From 10 AM to 4 PM.
Sports
Other
Running Around Screen
Printing
No Order too large or small –
YMCA
Child needs
Care .
All screen
Printing
School Aged Children (K-5) BeCall
248-1216
fore and
after School.
Contact YMCA at 244-9622
Embroidery Work, Mending,
Sewing Letter Jackets..
Joni Walker's Art Class December 11th at 4 PM. Register in the
Children's Department,
Holiday Bead Classes December
8, at 4 PM for grades 1st - 3rd and
December 10, at 4 PM for grades
4th - 8th. Come make a holiday
bracelet or necklace.
Call 248-8000
OUTBREAK
Middle & High School
Students
If you are interested in monthly service projects in the community, this
is for you! Questions & details?
Sonlight Club – Sundays
High School – Mondays 7:17 PM
Tap, Jazz, Ballet,
Clogging
Middle School – Thursdays 7:00 AM. For
more information call 2484977.
YFC at The Center
Youth Blast/ClueBusters
Columbia City Swim
Team Contact Coach Pat
Williams-610-4000 or Renee
Rongos-246-9950.
(3 years to Grade 12) Every
Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
SCOUTS
Boys Grade 1-5
Want to Dance?
6:30 pm 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday
of Each Month
Location : Coesse School
Call 244- 5541 for more information.
ing, Evaluations, College Prep, Assessments, Homework Assistance, Remediation and Customized Programs
Whitley County Community Foundation
Lois Ellen’s Dance
School & Twilight Cloggers
Tap, Jazz, Ballet & Hip-Hop
Grams Tutoring Service Tutor-
Would you like to honor a special teacher
with a $5.00 contribution to the Whitley
County Retired Teachers Association
Scholarship fund? Please contact Jenna
Ott at 244-5224
Jane – 574-594-5179
Becky – 260-691-2068
Bead Fun! is for all ages, young
ones with parents. December 12,
anytime between 2-5 PM. Make
bracelets, necklaces, for yourself,
or gifts for Christmas.
Honor an Educator
Contact 244-3042
Dashing thru the Snow
5K RUN/Walk
Cub Scout Pack 3089
Dec. 19
Grades 1-6
th
Time:6:00 PM
Location : Morsches Park
during Wonderland of
Lights
For Registration information contact
248-5180 or email
ccparks@columbiacity.net
Word of Life
Wed’s: 5:45 – 7:35 Pm
Contact 260-410-4571
Pioneer Club
(grades K-6)
Wed. 6:45 -8:00 PM
For more info: 244-5494
If you have information that you would like posted on the Family Community Newsboard, please call 248-2916 with the information
and a contact phone number. This newsboard is a community service and WCCS is not responsible for events/information posted.
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1st Trimester Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor Roll
Tristan Lee Wright
Megan Re Ann Kissinger
Kennedy Taylor St George
Kassandre Kay Yenser
Tyler Scott Kissinger
Lauren Elyse Taylor
Mercedes Elizabeth Zello
Jacob Eugene Knepple
Anneke Renee Media Van Straten
Grade 9 Honors
Krystal Marie Knepple
Janie Marie Vorndran
Jendel Leigh Bosselman
Joni Elaine Knott
Luke Logan Wallace
Libby Delores Bower
Derek Charles Adams
Andrew Franklin Kumfer
Mercedes J Whetstine
Cody Austin Brommer
Erin Leigh Adams
Lucas George Kumfer
Jasmine Kay Whitehead
Kaitlyn Rose Burlage
Caleb Robert Anderson
Anna Victoria Lawrence
Nathan Joseph Wilz
Braden Lee Coffelt
Tyler Aaron Andreas
Alexandria Lynn Martinez
Jade Daniel Winters
Andrew James Cull
Jared Blake Armstrong
Joseph Patrick McCullough
Emily Renee Wise
Tucker Johannes Daniel
Tiffany Deann Arthur
Lexy Madison McKown
Leah Marie York
Jessica Marie Deathe
Rachel Elizabeth Atkins
Kyle Lynn Mertz
Brenden Conner Zoltek
Leah Elaine Drew
Johnathan Thomas Atsinger
Nicholas James Meyers
Blake Ann Farber
Lauren Michelle Bassett
Roseanna Lynn Monnier
Grade 10 Distinguished
Benjamin Peter Fausey
Jacob Michael Bauer
Liana Michelle Moser
Chelsie Marie Fisher
Curtis Lee Bennett
Justin Bernard Moss
Bryce Andrew Forrester
Kacie Olivia Benson
Erica Renee Nicodemus
Alexander Jacob Fritz
Kelcie Sue Benson
Katherine Kay Parent
April Renee Gibson
Gabriel Tyler Boles
Bryce Randall Perry
Megan Ann Goldwood
Sidney Marie Bunyan
Alix Lee Pettigrew
Alivia Marie Gruettert
Andrew Michael Case
Alyssa Anne Platt
Kylie Renee Hagans
Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh
Samara Alexandria Qureshi
Jamie Danae Heck
Austin Bradley Clark
Emily Elizabeth Rausch
Lauren Rider Holloway
Mackenzie Daniel Clodfelter
Matthew Thomas Rethlake
Kara Lee Jackson
Jason Lee Coverstone
Whitney Shelby Retter
Lacey Elizabeth Jahn
Mollie Kathleen Coy
Blake Colton Reust
Tyler Ryan Johnson
Christopher John Darrow
Cassidy Renae Richison
Wesley Paul Johnson
Cole Ryan Davis
Ashley Renee Ringler
Derek David Lamle
John Morgan Davis
Summer Rachelle Robbins
Karlee Michele Mawhorter
Austin Tyler Deckard
Corey Owen Roberson
Marissa Ann Morrow
Dylan Jacob Dewitt
Marley Jo Rose
Sarah Virginia Opliger
Catherine Dale Eby
Katelyn Marie Rossiter
Kaylee Eileen Parks
Casey Nichole Elliott
Chandra Jean Royer
David Jerome Purvis-Fenker
Ryan Lee Flauding
Connor Jay Ruby
Connor Scott Reed
Destin Joshua Furnas
Sierra Renee Saylor
Emily Renee Reynolds
Breanne Marie Gager
Matthew Steven Schmoll
Shaina Elizabeth Roehling
Brooke Christine Gareiss
Brandt Charles Schrader
Emily Kaitlin Rupp
Brandon Joshua Gay
Kyra Nicole Schrader
Katelyn Marie Saillant
Geoffrey Michael Gerbers
Eric Joseph Shepherd
Jenee Cecelia Schneider
Lucas Tyler Gowen
Michelle Marie Shepherd
Jessica Ann Simmons
Kelsey Jaelynn Gregory
Heather Ashlyn Shew
Nicole Lynn Singer
Briana Nichole Griffin
Tiffany Rene Shoda
Connor John Slavich
Nicholas Walker Hatfield
Foster Charles Shultz
Ethan Matthew Smith
Anthony Joseph Herbst
Samuel Roberto Silva
Samuel Curtis Spencer
Laura Beth Eileen Hershman
Sara Elizabeth Simpkins
Alissa Ann Sturtevant
Kelly Jo Hilleshiem
Alissa Michelle Smith
Alexis Nichole Taylor
Avery Elizabeth Hine
Cole Alan Smith
Michaela Marie Thomas
Jacob Duane Johnson
Madison Layne Smith
Cassandra Rae Vodde
Aliceson Marie C Jones
Mckenzie Grace Smith
Jacob Allen Weber
Kassidi Aricka Jones
Ryan Michael Smith
Zachary Ryan Wight
Brandon Christopher Karrer
Jacquelyn Victoria St George
Grade 9 Distinguished
Jacob Aaron Beard
Megan LeAnn Beers
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Austin Ryan Andreas
Natalie Marie Angel
Deanna Elizabeth Beckner
Stacie Nicole Bellam
Mark Anthony Berlin
Ellen Anne Bernhard
Jessica Lyn Bickle
Megan Marie Bolinger
Megan Renea Brower
Lauren Michelle Brown
Dakota Jacob Carey
Adrian Leigh Carlin
May Hei Lam Cheng
Cory Alan Clifford
Caleb James Cook
Ashley Marie Cornwell
Alexandria Kathleen Dryer
Samantha Kay Engle
Jordan Roth Esterline
Tori Rae Farber
Daniel Wayne Faulkner
Tyler Eugene Ford
Daniel Brent Gater
Tiler Michelle Bethalene Haigwood
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hearld
Kevin Andrew Hershberger
Linda Susan Judith Hershman
Maddie Elizabeth Hinen
Jamie Nicole Hiss
Jacob Daniel Irven
Erica Mabel Bernice Johnson
Ghage Fitzgerald Johnson
Keith Brian Kline
Laken Rene Lefever
Carissa Renee Macy
Trevor Thomas Maggart
Renee Alyse Menzie
‘The Eagle Experience’
1st Trimester Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor Roll
Alan Edward Murphy
Joston Spencer Hill
Mallory Megan Muston
Dylan Mychal Hinen
Jessica Anne Nierman
Travis Daniel Johnson
Kimberly Ann North
Kara Leanne Kennedy
Anna Grace O Dell
Holly Marie Kyler
Emma Grace Pattee
Drake Preston Lancaster
Elizabeth Marie Peterson
Mikayla Marie Larkey
Logan Thomas Rehrer
Adam Cody Lemon
Alyssa Michele Reynolds
Matthew Alan Marty
Devin Michael Rice
Cheyann Marie Hibbert
Joshua Dean Fett
Chad Aaron Hoffman
Timothy Jordan Fox
Mindi Lee Hoffman
Cassandra Marie Gareiss
Nicholas Gregory Houser
Heather Renee Gatchell
Nicole Brianne Hyndman
Joel Philip Genth
Marcki Alexandra Johnson
Jeffrey Michael Gruettert
Kinsey Renae Kauffman
Chelsey Danielle Hartman
Derek James Kissinger
Keith Benjamin Hawn
Kayla Jean Konkle
Ashley Marie Hicks
Heather Mae McCain
Rachael Noreen Rosfeld
Stephanie Lyn Kyler
Justin Edward Hinen
Michaela Marie McIntosh
Kerie Marie Roussey
Brice Alan Lantz
Logan Scott Hoover
Jacob Wilson Moser
Brittany Sue Laux
Miranda Kay Jackson
Benjamin Ryan Murphy
Alyssa Kristine Mahan
Tiffany May Jackson
Jarin Elizabeth Myer
Mikaela Kathleen Michel
Katea Len Kauffman
Crista Marie Naue
Kaileb Christopher O Connor
Heather Ann King
Adam Lee Ousley
Alexander Mackenzie Parker
Dallas Olivia Kirgis
Carrie Jeannine Pequignot
Ethan Ryan Parker
Emily Grace Klinefelter
Austin Tyler Porter
Madalyne Ruth Pattee
Kyle Gene Languell
David Alan Potter
Alyse Rachelle Perry
Karlee Ann Macy
Corinna Catherine Raypole
Lydia Marie Perry
Brent Gary Martin
Molly Sue Rhoades
Emily Coryne Radke
Maxwell Allen McConnell
Graham Jordan Roman
Christin Tamara Rethlake
Xavion Scott McKinzie
Tyler David Sheets
Whitney Anne Rethlake
Heather Marie Mikesell
Kelzie Michelle Sheetz
Matthew Jacob Schmidt
Janelle Catherine Moss
Timothy Robert Smith
Emily Ann Schnorr
Lacy Nicole Myers
Jacob Norris Swain
Matthew Robert Sewell
Ryan Thomas Ness
Justin Daniel Trigg
Jennifer Ann Sherbahn
Chase Gregory Parnell
Jessica Brooke Wade
Shelbi Taylor Simpkins
Megan Leigh Pulley
Dakota Forest Wappes
Jennifer Elianna Reeve
Taylor Marie Whitacre
Mallory Jean Sims
Amy Marie Wagoner
Hailey Berniece Woll
Angelia Janelle Williams
Haley Elizabeth Richter
Grant Walker Wood
Olivia Marie Wilson
Chelsey Raeonna Roush
Tabitha Diane Worden
Michael John Winebrenner
Brittney Leigh Sarrazin
Megan Elizabeth Yoder
Abby Kay Wolfe
Jennifer Lorraine Schaefer
Brooklyn Alane Zorn
Megan Linsey Wyatt
Kelley Anne Schaper
Lauren Marie Shively
Chelsey Rae Sims
Madison Lynn Sjahfiedin
Erica Leigh Spade
Katie Megan Stetzel
Andrew Joseph Tourney
Joshua Ross Trabert
Alisha Sue Turnbow
Clayton Charles VerBerkmoes
Olivia Adele Western
Isabel Kathleen Wilson
Nicole Lee Yingst
Alexandra Bess Zoltek
Clinton Richard Zorger
Grade 10 Honors
Samantha Elizabeth Alberding
Mackenzie Taylor Aldrich
Lauren Rebecca Baber
Ian Thomas Baker-Rooda
Chelsea Marie Bergman
Jena Marie Bianco
Sierria Marie Burlage
Ceira Nicole Callahan
Taylor Alexandra Carmean
Taylor James Richison
Lucas Scott Shoda
Grade 11 Distinguished
Grade 11 Honors
Kaliebe Basil Van Emon
Kaitlyn Grace Boner
Devin Mark Bassett
Mallory Marie Vandersaul
Kelsey Marie Drumm
Alexandra Nicole Bunyan
Joshua David Beachy
Steven Neil Vrchota
Kayla Dee Dunn
Nicholas Morgan Burlage
Kaycee Lynn Bills
Alivia Linn Walker
Scott Michael Faylor
Abigail Lynn Chambers
Brady Lee Brown
Marla Ann Walters
Austin Joseph Fearnow
Trenton Foster Cole
Tyler Guy Brown
Melanie Rachael Warrick
Joylynn Jenna Gates
Erin Elizabeth Culver
Sonja Marie Burkholder
Glen Trey Edwin III Williamson
Gavin Parker Gottfried
Kevin Sullivan Deutsch
Andrew James Clark
Sarah Marie Woll
Kayli Nicole Hare
Emily Virginia Espich
Thomas Zachery Cox
Kaitlin Ann Wright
Nick Douglas Harmes
Felicia Nicole Fritz
Lynn Marie Emrick
Michelle Renee Harney
Ivan Chunhei Fung
Lukas Mark Espich
Rachel Lynn Hazelet
Chelsea Nicole Geiger
Nicholas Wayne Ewing
Chelsey Lynn Herron
Abigail Leann Harvey
Bryton Richard Feist
Anna Marie Carteaux
Kelly Marie Cashmer
Christopher Evan Bachelder
Joshua Griffon Dean
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Jennifer Nicole Bentz
Brooke Elizabeth Vance
1st Trimester grade reports were mailed
November 25, 2008.
‘The Eagle Experience’
1st Trimester Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor Roll
Grade 12 Distinguished
Sarah Christine Reynolds
Heather Ann Humes
Derick James Rice
Rebecca Ann Hurst
Natalie Noel Aker
Matthew Ryan Russell
Richard James Hurst
Amanda Kay Anderson
Sheila Marie Sauers
Madison Robert Jones
Steven Charles Beck
Derrick Lynn Saylor
Brenda Kathleen Jordan
Jessica Lynn Beeching
Ryan Keola Septon
Meaghan Nicole Killen
Andy Caspar Bernhard
Karly Leeann Shaw
Ashley Denee Killian
Shane Austin Bielko
Leah Gabrielle Shoda
Lucas James Krider
Nicole Ilyse Cox
Trenton Michael Shoda
Cody Lynn Lamle
Kayla Marie Culp
Alexandra Hatton Sideris
Chase Thomas Langeloh
Zachary David Dryer
Nicolas Alan Sisco
Stephen Nathaniel E Lawrence
Holly Nicole Dunn
Chelsea Leanne Sjahfiedin
Aubrey Kaitlin Lee
Sara Lauren Gager
Mitchell Thomas Smith
Samantha R Little
Shori Scott Gerardot
Austin Jay Straub
Ayriel R Lortie
Alex Sashkov Gottsov
Daniel Joseph Turnbow
Aaron Arthur Martin
Zachary Tyler Grable
Diedre Elizabeth Aartje Van Straten
Lane Christopher Michel
Lauren Renee Greulich
Hayden Marshall Vogely
Tara Jo Millard
Justin Christopher Hearld
Michelle Renee Wheeler
Logan Scott Myer
Catherine Lorraine Heaton
Megan Elise Whiting
James Todd Myers
Jessica Nicole Hilleshiem
Allison Louise Wood
Amber Nicole Palmer
Morgen Paige Hoffman
Ashley Rose Woodrell
Janina Perales
Andrew Edwin Huntine
Mitchel Thomas Zorger
Brandon Scott Perry
Grade 12 Honors
Kaeleigh Anne Porter
Melissa Kay Jackson
Kasey Nicole Jarvis
Russell David Anderson
Amy Denise Rieder
Christopher Todd Auer
Miranda Lee Rohrer
Ann Marie Jones
Kory Lynn Bailey
Brock Allen Rorick
Shannon Ariel Kauffman
Brandon Michael Banks
Jerry Charles Rosbrugh
Nicole Renee Kimmel
Justin David Bark
Zachary William Rupp
Michele Amber Klinefelter
Bridget Renee Bellam
Drew Michael Sauers
Michael Glenn Kreider
Brittany Rochelle Bellam
Nicole Sue Schmidt
Jyllian Elizabeth Kumfer
Sarah Beth Bowers
Erik Mitchell Schrader
Landon Anthony Lawrence
Blake Charles Burman
Zack Lee Shifflett
Amber Nicole Lecklider
Megan Breann Church
Bryce Edward Shively
Tanyssa Renee Lortie Craig
Mary Kathryn
Bradley Kyle Shoemaker
Eric Jon Marty
Devan Nicole Cozad
Kassandra Marie Smith
Kara Lynn Mawhorter
Kayla Sue Curry
Kimberly Jo Anne Solomon
Brittany Sue McCleary
Blake Alan Downing
Keah Elizabeth Southall
Elizabeth Rae McCoy
Jacob Andrew Emrick
Kenneth Jeffery Steele
Amanda Marie McMullen
Katherine Ann Fetterolf
Brienna Ashley Swick
David John Mills
Brett Eugene Gagnon
Zachary Forrest Taylor
Kassandra LeAnn Mosher
Cassandra Millicent Garcia
Steven Alexander Turner
Kari Mudrack
Jessica Christine Gore
Courtney Alyssa Vanderlaan
Adam Charles Murphy
Garrett Lee Gottfried
Jedidiah Craig Wagner
Jennifer A Nierman
Amanda Diane Graham
Meliah Marie Wallace
Nicole Katherine Ott
Kelsey Jacqueline Graves
Kala Marie Wiegman
Jessica Amanda Parish
Nathan Robert Gregory
Caylissa Anne Wolfe
Amanda Rae Peters
Meghan Elizabeth Hartung
Jacob Andrew Woodard
Courtney Elizabeth Raypole
Jacob Edward Hatfield
Tanner Manford Worden
Terry Lee Reader
Katrina Danielle Heckman
Amanda Kay Workman
Mackenzie Taylor Reichelt
Anna Morgan Hiss
Emily Louise Yoder
Elizabeth Anne Jackson
Kristen Ann Jeffrey
Kyle Richard Reynolds
Taylor Margaret Rethlake
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‘The Eagle Experience’
Extra-Curricular Activities and Sponsors
Academic Competitions
Fine Arts—Tom Lough
Science—Kathy Harrod
English—Stacy Keener
Math—Beth Scharpenberg
Social Studies—Maryanne Willcutts
Art Club—Tammy Banks
Athletic Ambassadors— Matt
Furthmiller, Sandy Kohut
Band/Guard—Eric Criss;
Assistant Band Director—Matt
Sitts; Volunteer—Jeremy Smith;
Color Guard—Megan Price;
Guard Volunteer—Amy Johnston
Campus Missionaries Information—Mary Helfrich
Chess Club—Tally Sheppard
Choral/Show Choirs—Rosalie
Geller-Byrne
Circle of Friends—Karen Koday,
Sandy Kohut
Columbian Yearbook—Stacy
Keener
Dance Team—Karen Koday,
Sandy Kohut
Diversity Club—Joe Urschel
Drama Club/City Players—
Shane Barkley
Drama Musical—Play Director—
Shane Barkley; Assistant—
Rosalie Geller-Byrne
Drivers Education—Rachelle Patrick
Fantasy Sports—Chad Moore
FCA—Jim Pope, Jim Sittler
FCCLS—Alissa Roberts, Diane
Tiede
FEA—Beth Scharpenberg, Barb
Pentangelo
FFA—Sarah Furthmiller, Jesse
Kimmel
Firefighters—Jennifer Reiff
Game Club—Tally Sheppard
H.A.N.D.S.—Phil Fry
IVY Tech Site Coordinator—
Barb Knuth
Key Club—Rebecca Mapes
NHS —Kristen Swonger
Prom—Melanie Bechtold, Phil
Stansczak
S.A.D.D./DFI—Rob Bell, Andy
Weaver
Science Club—Kristen Swonger
Science Olympiad—Andrew
Weaver, Brady Mullet
Spanish Club—Roseann Fahl
Speech/Debate—Speech—Joe
Urschel, Speech Assistant—
Karen Koday; Debate Coach—
Bob Brittain, Director of Forensics—Bob Brittain
Spell Bowl—Devin Keener
Student Council—Rob Bell, Kristin Rentschler
Super Bowl—Tom Lough
The Talon—Stacy Keener, Assistant—Devin Keener
Upsilon—Mary Helfrich, Assistant—Marcia Stauffer, Assistant—Chad Moore
WJHS Radio—Krystal WalkerZoltek
Class Sponsors:
9th—Tally Sheppard, Lori
Straub
10th—Karen Jagger, Melissa
Wilhelm
11th—Trish Hinen, Abby Rush
12th—Kristen Swonger, Andy
Weaver
CCHS offers its students many opportunities to be
involved with school spirit and to be an active part of
the CCHS Student Body. Encourage your teen to become
a member of the CCHS clubs.
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Penny Drive
SADD is sponsoring a penny
drive that will start the Monday
after Thanksgiving. This is going
to be a class competition between the freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It
will run from December 1 -12.
The winning class will get to
watch a movie in the auditorium
on the Friday before Christmas
break after lip sync. Collection
containers will be in the main
hall outside of the office. Money
raised will be used to help provide Christmas for families in the
community.
Parent/Student/
Teacher Conferences
Conferences are January 15,
2009 and held in teachers’ classrooms 3:30-5:30 PM. It is expected that teachers schedule
struggling students for a conference.
‘The Eagle Experience’
T-H-E Columbia City
High School
600 N Whitley St
Columbia City, IN 46725
Non-Profit Organization
US Postage PAID
Permit #270
Columbia City, IN 46725
Phone: 260-244-6136
Fax: 260-244-7326
Email: www.wccs.k12.in.us/cchs
New School Patch
Two-Hour Delay December 10
~ AGENDA ~
Announcements
Video from Jostens, “2000 Year Old Teacher”
Presentation of “Whatever It Takes” Award
Rotation of Group Sessions
Visioning (Mr. Goewert)
Technology (Mr. Lagoni)
Curriculum/Master Schedule (Mrs. Reiff)
Designed by Chad Moore, CCHS Art Teacher
This emblem is the new CCHS
patch that will be available soon
for purchase for students, parents,
staff and alumni.
~ CCHS Core Values ~
Trust
Honesty
Safety: Physical & Psychological
Mutual Respect
Personal Best
“CCHS Family”
~ What’s On the Horizon ~
End of 2nd Trimester—February 18, 2009
Makeup Day #2—February 20, 2009
Spring Break—March 30-April 5, 2009