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It’s great to be young and a Comet!
Oakwood High School February 14, 2020
Comet Courier
Volume VII, Issue 14
Comet
Calendar
February 17
NO SCHOOL --
Presidents’ Day
February 18
Senior Night
February 19
School Board Mtg.
Outstanding Students
February 20-22
Wrestling State
March 3
VVC Scholastic
Bowl Meet
March 4
NHS Banquet
March 5
Ver. Co. Scholastic
Bowl Meet
Above, are the members of the Academic Challenge team who took second place
in the Division 700 Regional at DACC. They will move on to the Sectionals at EIU
in March.
Back row, Caleb Lashuay and Nathan Wright. Second row, Grace Hance, Marci
Wilt, Luke White, Anniston Brant, and Ricci Arcay. Front row, Zach Fox, Grady
Trees, Titus Berner, Aaliyah Denius, Alyssa Romito, Aubry Wells, and Jalynn Bugaj.
Fox and Berner took first place in Engineering Graphics and Physics, respectively.
At left, Anniston
Brant is pictured receiving
her pin and the
annual DAR luncheon.
March 6
11:30 Dismissal
March 7
OCEF Celebration

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White named Comet of the Month
Crippin honored for Helpfulness; Plotner is top athlete
The OHS Student Recognition
Committee has
chosen Luke White to be
the February Student of
the Month.
White is an honor roll
student and is active in
Student Council, band,
and drama.
He is currently directing
the school play in March
as well as performing as
a member of the All-Vermilion
County band.
Junior Robbie Crippin
is the winner of the
Character Trait Award for
Helpfulness.
Crippin can often be
seen holding doors, carry-
Luke
White
Robbie
Crippin
Petersen earns February staff member of the month
Mr. Tyler Petersen has been
chosen as the February Staff
Member of the Month.
Petersen has taught American
History, World History, and Economics
at OHS for the past three
years.
Petersen is very knowledgeable
about the subject matter and
is well-liked by his students. He
has brought innovative ideas to
teaching history class.
“I am always incredibly impressed
on what materials he is
covering and how he chooses to
ing boxes, or helping others
out around the building.
Senior Allie Plotner
Allie
Plotner
was named the February
Athlete of the Month.
Plotner is a four-year
member of both the cheerleading
squad. She was recently
chosen as an ICCA
All-State cheerleader.
cover them,” said Social Studies
teacher Jesse Johnson. “I think
he does a lot of project work that
sounds cool and I know I would
have loved to try if I was still a
student. You know he’s enthusiastic
with what he is teaching
and that it matters a great deal to
him that the kids find an interest
into the topics as well.”
Mr. Petersen poses with the
honorary ‘O’ after being named
February Staff Member of the
Month.
Engage Educate Empower

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OCEF celebration coming in March
The 13th annual OCEF banquet
and celebration will be at 6 p.m. on
March 7 at Sleepy Creek Vineyards.
The OCEF offers three scholarships
and many teacher grants
each year. They have also helped
fund technology improvements in
all three buildings, including a 1:1
Chromebook ratio for every student
Upcoming Athletic Events
Feb. 15 WR IHSA Sectional (A) TBA
Feb. 18 BBB GRF (H) 6 pm
Feb. 20 WR IHSA State (A) TBA
Feb. 20 FSBB BHRA (A) 6 pm
Feb. 21 WR IHSA State (A) TBA
Feb. 21 BBB Schlarman (A) 6 pm
Feb. 22 WR IHSA State (A) TBA
Feb. 24 BBB IHSA Regional (A) TBA
Feb. 26 BBB IHSA Regional (A) TBA
Feb. 28 BBB IHSA Regional (A) TBA
Feb. 29 GBB IHSA State (A) TBA
Feb. 29 FSBB SJO Tourney (A) 10:15 am
March 2 FSBB SJO Tourney (A) TBA
March 3 BBB IHSA Sectional (A) TBA
March 6 BBB IHSA Sectional (A) TBA
March 9 BBB IHSA Supers (A) TBA
March 13 BBB IHSA State (A) TBA
March 14 GT Charleston Indoor (A) 8:30 am
March 14 BBB IHSA State (A) TBA
March 18 BB Casey-Westfield (A) 4 pm
March 21 BT Charleston Indoor (A) 8:30 am
March 21 BB Morrisonville (A) 10:30 am
March 23 BB Unity (H) 4:30 pm
March 24 BB Urbana (H) 4:30 pm
March 24 JVBB Salt Fork (A) 4:30 pm
March 25 SB Fisher (H) 4:30 pm
March 25 BB Fisher (H) 4:30 pm
4th grade and up in the district.
The OCEF would love to have
your support and you can help them
out by coming to the celebration and
enjoying an evening of food and
music.
Admission for the night is $25
per person. You can get a ticket by
contacting a member of the OCEF
or by contacting one of the schools
or the unit office.
The food will be provided by Encore
Catering and the music will be
provided by the Live Jukebox Show
with Comet alum David Howie.
All proceeds from the night will
directly benefit the students and faculty
of Oakwood CUSD #76.
Spring conferences
on March 18 and 19
OHS will hold parent-teacher conferences on Wed.,
March 18, and Thu., March 19.
We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity
and schedule appointments with one or all of your
child’s teachers.
The conference will allow teachers and parents to
meet and discuss the progress of the student. At this
time, you will be able to voice any concern you might
have.
To schedule a conference, go to our website and click
on the Menu link located at the top of the page, then go
to “Parent/Teacher Conference Signup.”
If you do not have computer access, please call the
office by March 17. If a teacher wishes to schedule a
conference with you, you will be notified.
Parents can begin signing up for the conferences on
the website on March 11.
No school on February 17

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Cheer takes 14th at IHSA State
The Comet cheerleading team took 14th at IHSA
State on Fri., Feb. 7, narrowly missing another trip to
the finals on Saturday.
The girls performed well and came away proud of
their performance.
The cheerleaders also had a celebration on February
11 at halftime of the boys basketball game, when
the program honored Coach Kacie Jones for her 10
years of service to the program. Many former cheerleaders
came out to show their support for Jones.
Jones will be stepping down as coach after this
season. In her tenure as OHS’ cheer coach, Jones has
won seven Vermilion County titles, has qualified for
IHSA State seven times, and has four top 10 finishes
at State.
Counseling calendar
Upcoming Events:
February 18 - Eureka College Rep Visit
February 21 - Health/Engineering Professions Day
at DACC for Sophomores
February 27 - Lincoln College Rep Visit
Here is a list of scholarships due in February and
March. Keep checking the website for more information:
* Beta Sigma Psi Scholarships
* Flavorful Futures Scholarship
* Freese Memorial Scholarship
* Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarships
* Illinois Chemical Educ. Foundation Scholarship
* Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship
* Martha Daniels-Joan Stevenson-Marty Mertens
Memorial Scholarship
* Beta Sigma Psi Scholarships
* AMVETS
* Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Danville
* Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Program
* Illinois Federation of Business Women's Clubs
Scholarship
* National Defense Transportation Association
(NDTA) Scholarship
* Next Generation of Caring Scholarship
* Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver
* Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship
* University of Illinois Secretariat - Kathryn G Hansen
Scholarship
* Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
* CBAI Foundation for Comm. Banking Scholarship
* DACC Scholarships
* Money Smart Kid Scholarship
Read the Oakwood Times every day at oakwooddailytimes.com

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Comets enjoy WinterFest
and “Snow Ball” dance
Student Council hosted their WinterFest Week from February 3-8.
The week included dress-up days (Merchandise Monday, Top Hat
Tuesday, White Out Wednesday, Pajama Day, and Purple and White
Day) and all-school games in Homeroom.
The week ended with the Sadie Hawkins style “Snow Ball” dance.
Students were honored by Best Solo, Best Duo, and Best Group.
Freshmen
Orientation set
for March 16
The Class of 2024 will be
the guests of OHS at 7 p.m. on
March 16 for the annual freshmen
orientation.
The 8th graders and their
parents will be invited to the
school to get tours, talk with
teachers, learn about class options
and gather information
about their freshmen year.
All students who are enrolling
next year are encouraged
to attend.
Spring practices beginning soon
With the approach of March, that means the beginning
of spring sport practices -- track and field, softball,
and baseball.
Here is the important information for those sports.
BASEBALL
Varsity coach --
Mr. McFarland
Assistant --
Mr. Leeman
Practice Information
Monday
March 2
3:15 p.m.
OHS Gym
SOFTBALL
Varsity coach --
Mr. Glosser
Assistant --
Mr. Wells
Practice Information
Monday
March 2
3:30 p.m.
Muncie Field
(weather permitting)
GIRLS’ TRACK
Varsity coach --
Mrs. Anderson
Assistant --
Mr. Wells
Practice Information
Monday
February 24
3:10 p.m.
OHS East Lobby
BOYS’ TRACK
Varsity coach --
Mr. Hicks
Practice Information
Monday
February 24
3:10 p.m.
OHS East Lobby
11:30 Dismissal on March 6

February
Oakwood High School Project Success
2020
Snack
Homework Help
Speaker on Drug
Prevention
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Snack
Homework Help
STEM Club
Snack
Homework Help
Drama Club
5
Snack
Homework Help
DIY Thursday
Snack
Homework Help
Art Club
NO PROGRAM
PRESIDENT’S DAY
Snack
Homework Help
Drama Club
After School
Calendar
10 11 12 13
Snack
Homework Help
STEM Club
Snack
Homework Help
Drama Club
Snack
Homework Help
DIY Thursday
17 18 19 20
Snack
Homework Help
STEM Club
Snack
Homework Help
Drama Club
Snack
Homework Help
DIY Thursday
24 25 26 27
Snack
Homework Help
STEM Club
2:55p – 3:05p
Sign-in/Snack
Snack
Homework Help
Drama Club
3:05p – 4:00p
Homework Help
Snack
Homework Help
DIY Thursday
4:00p – 4:55p
Enrichment Activities
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Monday – Thursday
7am-8am & 2:55pm-4:55pm
Calendar activities are subject to change! ☺

T H E D R A G O N F L Y A T
S L E E P Y C R E E K P R E S E N T S
A celebration organized by the
Oakwood Community Education Foundation
All proceeds raised will directly benefit
the students and faculty of
Oakwood CUSD #76.
Food provided by Encore Catering, Inc.
Live Entertainment provided by the
Live Jukebox Show with David Howie
Admission is $25 per person, Call 217-474-1017 for tickets or
contact any OCEF Board Member to reserve your seats or to
become a sponsor today!