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04 Superintendent’s Letter
08 Healthy K ids, Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures Elementary Schools encourage students to make healthy choices.
14 Climbing to the Top Middle School Students learn to overcome obstacles with new Rock Wall.
16 Start Your ImagInatIonS 8th graders prepare for careers in engineering, science and technology.
19 GMS Athletics sneak peak: Cross Country
20 iPads? iYes! GMS teachers learn how to teach in a whole new way.
24 Friday Night Lights Family
Featuring generations of the Green Machine family tradition
32 Building a Better School with a CNC Machine
34 Hometown Heroes The Geneseo Marching Band honors and salutes all those who serve.
40 District C.U.S.D. 228; New Construction, Goals and Technology
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“Football is a respected sport in this community and something to be proud of. It is amazing to see the whole community cheer us on under the lights on Friday nights.”
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The Illinois Association of School Boards has promoted six principles of effective governance. One of those principles states that “The Board Connects with the Community”.
The Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 Board of Education has fostered and cultivated many different forums and venues to communicate with our school community. The last several years have seen “town meetings”, development of an enhanced website, use of School Messenger, a District Facebook page, and today, we add another attempt to share with the school community - this first issue of “leafprints”.
We hope that you will enjoy the professional photography, the creative design, and the content inside these quarterly issues that is intended to both inform and inspire you. We intend to capture the essence of our school district within these pages, and you will find a variety of topics covered--- but it is all Geneseo Community Unit School District #228. We will feature the work of the Board of Education, the work of our staff with curriculum and instruction, and the work of our students in academics, athletics, the arts, and activities.
The support of our community is always generous and we are already seeing this again with sponsorship and suggestions for this edition and future issues. Celebrate all the wonderful work that is occurring in our District. In a time where state funding and increasing unfunded mandates create new challenges for all schools in Illinois, we believe that we have many positives to share and so we hope you take the time to thumb through this magazine and then follow up with feedback and suggestions for ways we can improve “leafprints” to become even more
valuable to you in the future.
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Scott KuffelScott Kuffel, Superintendent
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Let’s Move! As healthy initiatives enter schools across the country, administrators, teachers and parents have been given a heavy responsibility. The problem? One in three children are considered obese or overweight, a statistic that has tripled over the past 30 years. The solution? Overcoming the challenge of this generation’s unhealthy style of living by encouraging and teaching children to make healthy choices. The hope? Children born today will grow up in healthier environments and have the tools to pursue their dreams.
Geneseo School District 228 in on board with instilling these healthy initiatives. The District’s main objective in this area is to help students become more aware of positive, healthy choices and to endorse active lifestyles in the school system. Students in the elementary school are benefiting from increased attention to these areas including lessons, new technology (yes technology!), and activities organized by parent and teacher associations.
The students at Millikin Elementary School have jumped off to a healthy start this year in their P.E. classes. The support of the Millikin PTA and the “Coins for Kids” program through GEEE allowed the school to purchase about $7,000 worth of exercise equipment and a Wii system, giving students have a whole new gym class experience. With advanced technology showing up in other classrooms, P.E. teacher Bob Thomas was eager to find a way to incorporate it in his curriculum.
HealtHy FuturesHealthy Schools, Healthy Kids,
The use of technology for exercise creates excitement for the students and lets us step into the student’s world.
Opposite Page Emma Yerkey, Millikin 4th grade; Above Karis Ostrowski and Lauron Pedersen Millikin 4th grade
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“The Wii system allows students and staff to use technology to exercise. It creates excitement with students and allows the P.E. department to step into a student’s world”, Thomas says.
The use of popular video games makes the traditional gym class more interactive, personal and engaging for students. It focuses on personal fitness and allows students to compete at their own pace, while also enjoying working out with classmates. They follow and mimic movements of a projected “Fitness Coach” on the wall and test their posture, flexibility, balance and endurance. The Wii allows for a wide range of activities in a fun, innovative way that still teaches the core fundamentals of exercise.
Every student is involved and engaged when they see technology in front of them. The Wii provides enjoyment and learning to all ability levels. “The technology allows me to grow as a teacher and helps me to individualize the teaching experience. The use of the Wii has eased the tension of thinking that exercise is hard. It allows each student to exercise at his or her own speed and ability.”
Since many of the students have had experience with a gaming system outside of school, they are excited when they walk into P.E. class and see the Wii system hooked
up. Thomas says it “creates a ‘buzz’ that doesn’t always exist on an everyday basis.” For the students, however, it is more than just fun. They know the rewards of making exercise a daily routine. 4th grade students have reported that the Wii “helps hand-eye coordination, helps us live longer, makes us stronger and lets us have fun while exercising.” The most successful Wii report so far? A student who struggles with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) says, “it helps me focus.”
Principal Nancy Wiese also sees how the new wellness initiative is benefiting the students. “The Wii is a good source for cardiovascular exercise. Students do not realize that they are building a strong heart through exercise. Exercising with their classmates builds a positive peer pressure. Everyone likes to show off in front of friends. This is a non-threatening atmosphere for the kids.”
The Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures mindset is making it’s way into many elementary classrooms. 3rd grade teachers district-wide are incorporating experiments into their science units that expose students to healthy choices for food and exercise.
“The hands-on activities that accompany this unit are eye-opening for students. They range from seeing germs using black-lights, to discovering fat and sugar content in their favorite local fast food meals. The thinking and “Ah-Ha!” moments that they have through these experiments are powerful in helping students become healthy advocates for themselves!” says Sarah Boone, Northside 3rd grade teacher.
Top Front: Tina Lin, Aubrey VanKerrebroeckBack: Allison States & Addison Pischke, southwest 1st grade Middle Amelia Jimenez, southwest 1st gradeBottom Sebastian Einfeldt and Adeleen Dunker, Millikin 3rd grade
Exercising with their classmates builds “positive peer pressure.”
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Millikin teacher, Kim Farber, saw the shock in her students when they discovered how many grams of fat and sugar were in a meal of hamburger, fries and a pop. By looking at plastic bags full of fat and sugar, the students were to estimate how many grams were in each bag. As Mrs. Farber revealed the facts, the students’ disgusted shrieks got louder and louder with each cube of sugar that was dropped in the bag. They were to then chart their own fast food meals and discover healthier options at local restaurants. Farber says, “After this activity, the students go home and tell their parents how unhealthy or healthy a meal is. It’s making a difference for the parents, too!”
At Southwest Elementary, a Healthy School Committee is hosting monthly events that encourage the entire family to get involved in making healthy choices. “We feel it so important to get the parents involved, too. Many of our events throughout the year will incorporate family health and wellness,” says committee chair Kelley DeBaene. In September, Southwest hosted a Healthy Family Night that featured presentations from health professionals in the area, fitness and wellness activity stations and family-friendly, educational fun. Southwest Elementary will also be participating in the International Walk/Bike to School Day on October 5th. This world-wide initiative celebrates the benefits of walking and may continue at Southwest as a weekly activity in the spring.
Northside Elementary is also encouraging their students to “get up and move!” and are continuing their “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies” theme that was created last year. Last school year, the Northside PTA purchased a variety of cookbooks, science and math activity books, and storybooks to go along with the Healthy Lifestyles theme. Both students and teachers frequently utilize this new collection. Multicolored posters
and banners are seen in the school’s cafeteria and promote healthy food choices and the important of “eating a rainbow” of colorful foods.
Northside has also implemented the Pedometer Program with its 3rd-5th grade students. The program has been very successful in many elementary schools across the country, and Northside students have done a fantastic job. “We held a ‘March Madness’ competition last spring to see which class could log the most amount of steps in one month. One of our 3rd grade classes won the competition and logged a total of 847.3 miles and were rewarded with a Subway lunch party,” says PTA President Abbey Roodhouse. “Each student was averaging about 30 miles per month!” This fall, students will also be participating in the “Northside STOMP”, a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser for the school.
District 228’s Elementary Schools have much to be proud of as students are learning at an early stage the importance of making good choices. Teachers and administrators hope that the initiative will continue at home and parents realize the important role they play. Millikin Kindergarten teacher, Tracie Douglas, says she can tell when her students have been given a solid foundation at home. Having a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast to start their day is vital to learning at school. “I find they are much better prepared for a full day of learning when they get off to the right start.”
Let’s Move! together towards creating a healthier future!
Mrs. Farber’s 3rd grade class learns about fats and sugar content in their favorite fast food restaurants. Top Left - Ava Perrigo; Bottom Left - Esther Brown;Top Right - Henna Griffen; Bottom Right - Alex Ettenberger
The kids’ healthy choices are starting to make a difference with the parents, too!
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As middle school students walk through the doors of their school this year, there is a new and exciting addition waiting for them. With the contributions and support from GEEE, PTA, the School District and “Coins for Kids” fundraiser, a rock wall has been installed in the Middle School wellness room.
The ten foot tall rock wall covers about half of the room, with the future goal to cover the whole space. The wall is used by climbers everyday and is a central part of the P.E. Curriculum.
For some students, the only source of exercise they’ll experience happens in Physical Education class. Rock Climbing challenges their body and mind and is not just a walk in the park. Using their own body strength and spotted by a classmate, students travel across the wall on color-coded hand and foot holds. Advanced levels try to transfer a tennis ball from student to student or travel through hula hoops without falling. The rock wall offers students an opportunity to learn teamwork, work ethic and to physically become stronger and more flexible. The satisfaction of overcoming an obstacle and not giving up is a lesson that will benefit them outside of gym class.
P.E. Teacher, Kevin Reed, says, “Many of our students are used to “instant success” and the rock wall does not guarantee that. It can be a frustrating feat. Rock Climbing develops a strong work ethic and teaches them to overcome a challenge.”
Students are surprised to feel the intensity of the workout, specifically in their upper body and core. The hope is that the students’ pull-ups will improve and the school’s score on The President’s Challenge test will increase.
The rock wall is not just a workout - it is also a blast! Teachers find that every student is eager to participate. The wall is for all abilities and offers four, colored levels of difficulty. Since the walls are movable, there are endless
possibilities to design the course. “The students love the wall. It’s new, it’s a challenge and it’s for everyone. It’s a wonderful selling point for our school”, says P.E. Teacher Todd Ehlert.
The middle school teachers and administration want to extend their gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the rock wall installation a reality. If you would like to donate to future wall installations, please contact Principal Matt DeBaene.
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Climbing to the
Middle school students learn teamwork, aspiration and work ethic in a new Physical education challenge.
Rock Climbing develops a strong work ethic and teaches the students to overcome a challenge - it is not “instant success”.
Pictured (l-R) : lauren Coulter, Matthew Henry and Rachel schilling
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30 years from now, it won’t matter what shoes you wore, how your hair looked, or the jeans you bought. What will matter is what you learned and how you used it.
Students in Kent Wolfe’s 8th grade SciTech class see this saying everyday on a poster tacked to the wall. And everyday in SciTech class, students get to see the truth of this saying in action.
Students work independently on modules that combine science, technology, engineering, math and communications. Engineering modules allow students to build and program robots, build balsa wood bridges, design dragsters and construct rockets. Computer science modules include basic computer programming through game design and understanding computer hardware through electronics. Communication modules include videography, photography, video editing, graphic design, and audio production.
The SciTech classroom is divided into different learning stations (modules) for each particular type of science, technology or engineering. Students are able to learn about a topic, investigate possible careers, and produce an end product using the skills learned during the module.
Wolfe’s class allows students to have a creative outlet that also requires a knack for figuring things out. “My hope is to build an early interest in engineering and computer programming as career choices. The communication modules build a strong foundation for having video, photography and editing skills”, says Wolfe.
Opposite - Payton Conard, 8th grade; Top -Cassidy Barr, 8th grade; Bottom - Mr. Kent Wolfe and Robert Whitley, 8th grade
Coach Todd Ehlert: The 2011 Geneseo Middle School cross country teams are off to a great start. The girls are coming off a great 2010 season, where they placed 12th as a team at the Illinois Elementary School Association State meet. We have the largest squad in school history. There are 58 students participating this year.
So far this year, the girls have won four out of the five meets they have participated in. They even scored a perfect score at an invitational, which is very uncommon. It is the equivalent of throwing a perfect game in baseball. The boys are also doing very well. They have also won four of the five meets they have participated in. For the first time in school history, the girls and boys combined to win the overall team champion award at our own invite this year. There have been many medalists this year for both the girls and boys.
On October 8th the teams will participate in the IESA Sectional meet in Sterling, Illinois. There they will compete to try to make it
to the IESA State meet on October 15th in Normal, Illinois. For more information and updates visit, http://gcsdblogs.org/ehlert.
“my hope is to build an early interest in engineering, science and technology as career choices.”
“Since the entire class is project-based active learning, students enjoy having a choice of modules that interest them and can experience the freedom of independent learning.” Wolfe acts more as a facilitator and the students take an active involvement in their own learning.
Retired teacher Tim Stein started this modular style of class late in the 1990’s in the old junior high. “He was ahead of his time,” commends Wolfe. “In my four years of teaching the class, I have modernized the topics and updated the technology.”
There are many groups that have helped fund the class over the years, particularly GEEE and the Middle School PTA. “And a special thanks to our district technology support staff,” says Wolfe, “they are just outstanding.”
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GMS ATHLETICSCross Country
in the athlete’s words
A dash of motivation, a pinch of desire, and a whole lot of hard work—that’s what makes a great athlete and an overall victorious team. We all have been driven to succeed this cross-country season here at Geneseo Middle School by two people in particular - our coaches, Mr. Ehlert and Mrs. Schauland. I feel I speak for the whole team when I say they inspire us to do our best, not only during cross-country, but in everything else we do. The coaches are the reason we succeed daily. They push us to do great things, and for that I am utterly grateful. We are not only blessed with amazing coaches, but also amazing teammates.
Cross country isn’t really thought of as a team sport by all, but I personally can’t think of another sport that requires more teamwork than this fast-paced one. Cross-country is all about dreaming big and literally chasing your goals - and not stopping until you get there.
The Geneseo Cross Country team is having an unbelievably great season so far with three first-place team finishes for boys and girls, and only four meets in! We are very fortunate to also have great competition to help us push ourselves. Something about working towards the same goals as your teammates ends up bringing you together. You want your teammates to succeed just as much as you want it for yourself, and that, to me, is amazing. In cross-country, it doesn’t matter if you cross the finish line 1st or 101st, as long as you tried your very best and gave it all you have. All it takes is all you’ve got—that’s what it’s all about.
Written by: Lauren Coulter, 8th grade
All it takes is all you’ve got.
Above - Nathan Konvicka, 8th gradeBelow - Dalton DeCap and Gib Kluege, 8th grade
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The push to achieve a 1:1 student to technology ratio has begun in full force after the purchase of 1,000 iPads in the spring. The goal is to enhance and enrich both the learning and teaching experiences of students, teachers and administrators and to better equip the district in the world of technology.
This goal has already started a strong foundation in the schools, particularly the Middle School. Teachers have found that they can teach more efficiently with the iPad and find it creates a more positive classroom atmosphere.
Jennifer Brudos, a 6th grade language arts teacher has particularly seen a difference in her classroom. “The iPad allows for creativity, increases engagement, fosters collaboration, and motivates students. Finding ways to motivate students can be quite difficult, and I am amazed at the effect iPads have on some students. They get excited about learning! Students are plugged into technology a lot outside of school, it only makes sense that we incorporate it into their learning as well.”
The use of iPads in the classroom has also given teachers another tool to use when planning lessons, writing tests and organizing information. Students are able to complete assessments, surveys, quizzes and tests online and receive a graded response back immediately, making the workload for a teacher much more manageable. Students can access and comment on teacher blogs, check grades in Skyward and read announcements. Brudos says that she “rarely finds a student off task.”
How is the new teaching tool helping the students? Jeff McAvoy, an 8th grade history teacher, explains, “Like any other tool in the classroom, it taps into differing learning styles. It lets kids find a talent that maybe they didn’t know they had. It also decreases the “tech phobia” that some kids have. I get a chance to let kids, that don’t have access to technology at home or the latest technology, experience success in the classroom.
The use of the latest technology also allows students to learn in a new, collaborative way. Dean Johnson, 8th grade history teacher allowed his students to research video blogs, historical commentaries and testimonies of the events of September 11th via the iPad, and had them respond with their thoughts, feelings, emotions on their class blog.
“Since my students were 3-4 years old at the time, many of them have never seen the videos of the events and timeline related to that day,” Johnson says. “Having individual devices allow the students to interactively participate at their own pace.”
Because the iPads are small and lightweight, students are able to share ideas with other students easily. Brudos says, “My students like to use the site, ‘Edmodo’ to collaborate with one another. One of their favorite activities is Backchanneling. They are able to ask a question to their classmates (or me), and if anyone has background knowledge, they can answer. Or they look up the answer at a reputable site and share their findings with the class.”
McAvoy is suprised to see how much the students teach him about the iPad in return. “A student had to show me how to
iPads? iYes!Middle School teachers and students begin touching the educational world in a whole new way.
Opposite - Nicole Baugher, 6th grade
get rid of the keyboard display. Most of my kids know more about the iPad than I do! I learn a lot from them. It keeps me on my toes. ”
Brudos and McAvoy have already seen a difference in their students’ behavior. “Students are definitely more motivated. The second they see the cart of iPads in the room, they get excited and ask, ‘What are we going to learn today?’, Brudos says.
With any new experience, there are kinks to be worked out. This has given teachers motivation to find solutions for the “limitations” of iPads. Brudos says, “If there is something that, “can’t be done”, I like finding a way to do it. For example, last year I was bummed students couldn’t print their brainstorming that they worked really hard on. I figured out they could take a screenshot of their screen and then put that picture into a Dropbox account and then I could print all of their work from my computer. I love figuring stuff like that out!”
McAvoy is not alone when he says, “I am fortunate to be a part of a district that sees the importance of using the latest technology.” Many teachers have expressed their gratitude for being a part of a progressive district. It has challenged them to find new avenues of teaching, think outside the box and to look for other ways to reach kids. It’s not a replacement for current teaching philosophies, but another educational tool that can enhance the learning process.
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The iPad is really fun to use in class and makes me want to learn.
The iPad is great for learning because we love technology. It’s hands on learning; we can touch, scroll, flip pages, zoom in on pictures. It’s a better view than a textbook and it’s easier to visualize what I’m learning.
The iPad is a faster way to learn and makes learning more efficient.
The iPad helps me study, research and work on assignments. It is actually fun to take tests on the iPad.
The iPad helps me study, research and work on assignments. It is actually fun to take tests on the iPad.
The iPad makes class more interesting and I stay focused and pay more attention to my teacher.
The iPad is something new and modern and allows us to learn in a different way.
The iPad is environmentally friendly and uses less paper than textbooks.
The iPad teaches me how to take care of my things.
The iPad allows the teacher to teach more effectively.
Taylor Mills (6th grade) takes a social studies survey in Mrs. DePauw’s class on his iPad.
What do the students think?We polled some 8th grade students, and this is what they have to say about using the iPad in the classroom.
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friday night lightsOn a Friday night during fall, this town knows a thing or two about supporting its high school football team. The Green Machine football tradition is legendary. For some Geneseo families, the Green Machine is more than love for the game. It defines their family traditions.
For cousins, J.J. Rivera and Landon Hoon, both seniors on the 2011 Varsity team, playing together for the Green Machine has been a dream since backyard football games. Now, they’ve been the leaders of their team, creating memories like being a part of the 2009 State Championship game and beating Sterling two years in a row.
How do they describe Friday Nights? “They are indescribable, really. It’s amazing to be surrounded by a community that supports you and little boys who dream of being just like you”, says Rivera.
Hoon knows what football means to this community. “Football is a respected sport in this community and something to be proud of. It is amazing to see the whole community cheer us on under the lights on Friday nights.”
Rivera and Hoon know that it is more than just a football game. It’s the Geneseo Family coming together and supporting the youth.“Some people in the crowd were in the same position that we are in and they remember what it feels like.”
Flip the page and take a look into a few of those family memories.
it makes the phrase, play for your family, a reality.
Varsity team captain, J.J. Rivera comments on what it’s like to play with his cousin, Landon Hoon.
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From the time I was very young, my parents took me to Geneseo football games, both in town and many out of town. Every year, those varsity players became my heroes and I dreamed about being one of them someday. When it was finally my turn, those years turned into some of the best years of my life.
My boys have been raised the same way, enduring a lot of “war stories”. My hope is that they, too, will have a lot of Green Machine memories and will maintain lifelong friendships with fellow teammates. At our 30th year class reunion this summer, several of us enjoyed reminiscing the “good ol’ days” as part of the Green Machine.
Though far from a star, my memorable moment came when I intercepted an Alleman pass with just a couple of minutes left in the game to set up the winning touchdown to advance to the second round of the playoffs and to avenge an earlier loss to that same Pioneer team.
The memories of huge, hostile crowds, often lining the fences yelling, “Go, Go, Go, Go” and “We are, the Green Machine” as we marched down the field still send chills down my spine. Knowing that the community was behind us all the way was real encouragement to give your best every play of every game.
As much as I enjoyed playing football, coaching has been equally rewarding. After returning to Geneseo following dental school, I became involved with the youth football board for sixteen years and have been coaching the Rams for the past eight seasons. Teaching the fundamentals along with introducing Geneseo football is my greatest joy. Watching the “lightbulbs come on” is very rewarding and now that some of our former players are playing for the Green Machine and beyond, gives me great pride.
The traditions are what make a program “special.” From the short haircut, to behaving like gentlemen on and off the field, to ringing the victory bell, I hope the players will always realize what they are a part of. Geneseo football has always been such a huge part of our community. It used to be the standing joke if there was ever a robbery in Geneseo, it would be on a Friday night, since most of the town was at the high school watching the football game.
I truly believe Geneseo football prepares these young men for the real world. For years, each team sets high goals, and works incredibly hard to achieve them. That hard work and dedication is important to learn as it will be necessary all throughout life. The advice I have given to my sons and would advise all future Geneseo football players is to prepare hard, play hard, and have a lot of fun. It will go quickly and you too will still be talking about the Green Machine at your 30th class reunion.
Dr. Tom DanielsVarsity ’79 and ‘80
having two boys playing varsity ballmeans a lot to a small town guy like me.
Dr. Tom Daniels appreciates the opportunity for his sons to experience the Green Machine tradition.
more historyThe tradition goes deeper as the Daniels boys are cousins to junior, Nathan Yager. The trio’s materal grandfather, Alan Yager (‘52-53), and great-grandfather, Willis Yager (‘26-27), and great-great-grandfather, Charles Yager all played high school football in Geneseo. In 1927, Willis played against President Ronald Reagan who attended Dixon. Geneseo lost the game, 2-0.
Daniels FamilySeth Daniels (52), SeniorDr. Tom Daniels (33), Class of ‘81Michael Daniels (39), JuniorWill Daniels (12), 8th grade
the verbeck family story Ryan Verbeck (‘91) and son, Nick Verbeck (‘14)Ryan - My dad passed away when I was four. He was never able to watch me play football, so it is emotional to get to be there now on the sidelines cheering on and supporting my son. I know all the hard work and dedication it takes to make your way onto the Geneseo Football Field and what it means to have the support and encouragement of people in the stands behind you. Nick – Getting to play Geneseo Football means getting to connect with my dad, great uncles and cousins in a special way. It is neat getting to walk down the high school hallway and see pictures of my cousin (JJ Rupprecht) and great uncle (Dante Pattarozzi) and their accomplishments while playing Geneseo Football. It inspires me to want to do my best. I can understand why people still remember and talk about when my dad played in the State Championship game.
fond memories
Ryan – My fondest memory of playing Geneseo Football was getting to play in the 1990 State Championship game and the All-Star game. Nick – Hopefully my greatest achievements are yet to come but it was a pretty amazing experience getting to dress varsity for the playoffs as a freshman.
Community
Ryan - Football brings a sense of community to the town of Geneseo by bringing together generations of fans, players and coaches from flag football all the way through high school. The life lessons such as teamwork and respect that are learned through Geneseo Football are some of the best traditions I still see today.
The johnsen family story
Coach Larry Johnsen, JrGrowing up, I always got the opportunity to be around the players. They were my heroes. Now, I can see how the players have an effect on my children. They watch every move that those guys make. When I get home, they want to talk about certain players and the things that they saw them do in a game or practice. I’ve talked to the other coaches who have kids and they have mentioned the same thing.
fond Memories
Being involved in the State Championship game was a really neat experience. The outcome wasn’t what I wanted, but it was a great atmosphere leading up to the game.
The community was very supportive and got really involved. When I was playing, the best memories I had were playing with my friends.
We had all grown up dreaming about playing for the Green Machine and one of the worst feelings I had was when it was all over. I also really enjoyed playing for my dad. Some father-son relationships like that don’t work. I think it worked just fine for us.
Remembering friday nights
Exciting. There were great crowds, similar to what they are now. You couldn’t beat running out onto the field at the beginning of the game or ringing the Victory Bell after a win. There are a lot of people who are coaching in Geneseo that played at Geneseo. We were all brought up the same way so things haven’t changed much.
the Gernant family story Pictured opposite Brian Gernant (‘76) and son, Steven Gernant (‘12)Brian - My father’s uncle, Fritz Humbert, played for Geneseo in the 1920s. He continued at the University of Illinois and played with the legendary Red Grange. James Gernant, my father, played Geneseo Football in the 1940s. My brother, Michael Gernant (‘74) and I played Geneseo Football from fifth grade through our senior year. The impact to me is that you are a part of something special; the life lessons you learn of being a member of a team and working with others to achieve success. Football creates an understanding that no one person can make a team successful, it takes everyone doing their jobs and working hard to achieve victory and success. Steven - Both my father and grandfather played for Geneseo which inspired me to keep the tradition going through our family.
fond Memories
Steven - Beating Sterling my sophomore year. Brian - I scored a touchdown my junior year, playing defensive tackle - a lineman’s dream! As a coach of little league football, it was always a great feeling to teach young boys the game of football and experience them coming together as a team, the looks on their faces when they won a game or made a good play.
Favorite traditions
Steven - Crowd cheering when you approached the field and stepped onto the field. “Thunderstruck” playing in the background and fireworks after every Geneseo touchdown.
I really enjoyed playing for my dad. Some father-son relationships like that do not work. I think it worked just fine for us.
Coach Larry Johnsen, Jr reflecting back on playing for his father, Larry Johnsen, Sr.
Brian - It seemed that everyone in town was at the game. Fans from other towns were amazed by the number of people at our games, both at home and away. The stands would roar with cheers and support for our team. Our program traditions have changed very little over the years, I believe that is why we continue to enjoy success.
Football to this
community is...
Steven - Everything; the whole town comes and supports the team whether you win or lose. Brian: It is a part of who we are; the excitement of a new season, Friday nights watching our boys play, the tradition, and the memories.
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the singbush family story Norm Singbush (‘79) I played Geneseo Football in the late 70s. Not only did we have successful seasons on the gridiron, but I also met my beautiful wife, Becky, who was a cheerleader at the time. We now have two sons, Rayce and Quinn, who are playing varsity and 8th grade football.
Fondest memory
My senior year we made the play-offs and were at home against a very good Immaculate Conception team. We were trailing in the fourth quarter late and driving on offense. Coach Reade called a DBL Pass Play (later called “Plan-X”) in which I received a pass from the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage and then passed downfield to one of our backs. The play surprised everyone as I tossed a perfect aerial pass (though some will disagree!) to our back which eventually set up the winning score.
Coach Larry Johnsen, Jr. - Be patient. People change tremendously over a four year period. This program has survived over a long time with guys who were “program players” that worked extremely hard and developed.
Steven Gernant - Play 4 quarters, keep the Green Machine tradition alive. Brian Gernant - Enjoy the experience of being part of something very special. Take the lessons which you learn from your Geneseo Football experience and use them throughout your life.
Landon Hoon: It’s over before you know it, so enjoy the years you have with the Green Machine.
we used to lay down in the small weight room and listen to the crowd intensify during the sophomore game.
once we hit the field, we meant nothing but business.
Norm Singbush (‘78) reminisces on his high school Friday Nights.
greatest achievement
Two state championships, MVP, Full Scholarship to the U. of Illinois.
Remembering friday nights
Unbelievable! We used to lay down in a small weight room on the second floor listening as the crowd grew and intensified during the sophomore game. Anxiety, tension, nervousness would set in. Once we hit the field with 3,000 plus fans cheering and chanting, we meant nothing but business.
Community
Geneseo Football has one of the best supporting communities in the area, if not the state. We have an excellent booster club, alumni, and many supporting local businesses that make this program happen. Also local volunteers for youth football.
advice for incoming freshmen
Ryan Verbeck - Work hard, give it your all, enjoy the experience and to not just rely on tradition but use it as a solid foundation to build from. Nick Verbeck – I would tell the incoming freshman to always give it your all and you never know when opportunities will present themselves.
Norm Singbush - Stick with it! Not only will they play for one of the finest programs in the state, but you will develop so many new friends that you’ll keep in contact for many years in the future.
J.J. Rivera - Don’t dwell on previous years successes or failures. Challenge yourself and strive to get better everyday.
singbush FamilyQuinn Singbush (22), 8th gradeNorm Singbush (29), Class of ‘79Rayce Singbush (26), SophomoreThe boys’ maternal grandfather, Bucky Walters (‘45-’46) also played for Geneseo.
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Building a better school
The Geneseo High School Vocational Department curriculum implements a ShopBot CNC machine. This technology-forward machine is a three-axis machine: X, Y, and Z. The specifications are X=96”, Y=48” and Z=6”, these are the maximum sizes of materials that can be machined. It can cut machine wood, plywood, plastic, foam and non-ferrous metals, such as alumunim. The machine has a 2.4 HP spindle and a 16.9 HP vacuum table.
“I had my first exposure to the ShopBot while attending the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Most everything I know, I have learned by doing myself” says Industrial Technology teacher, Greg Smith. “Students helped assemble the machine in 2010. They’ve learned technical information and precision measuring.”
The CNC machine was funded through Carl Perkins and GEEE grants and the Geneseo School Board of Education. Current projects include new signs for the front of Geneseo High School and the high school’s Wall of Recognition. Future projects slated for the CNC Machine are building cabinets for classrooms and a trophy case that would involve carvings, which can also be machined on the CNC with precision detail.
Having a CNC machine gives students a mechanism that opens the door of opportunities. They learn technique skills that will carry into the work force. “Most high schools have never had the opportunity to even see, let alone operate a CNC machine” says Smith. “Students can go to technical college and get a degree to operate a CNC machine. CNC operators can learn a nice living.”
If you are interested in seeing the CNC machine in action or have a project that could benefit the students, please contact Mr. Greg Smith at [email protected], or call 309-945-0346. Visitors are required to wear pants and closed-toe shoes. Hearing protection and eye-protection are provided for our visitors.
Building a Better school with a CNC Machine
The sign still needs to be painted school
colors and framed. The frame is being
fabricated by the Basic Welding class.
Art teacher, logan Hamilton, designed
the sign.
The new school sign will make the front of
the high school look fantastic!
High school students, Dylan lyon, John “Blake” Whitmer, Drew DeCap, Kyle
Collis, Chris Nicholas, Justin Curry pose with
the new school sign.
The Wall of Recognition is located in the front hallway of the high school and features Geneseo Alumnae and their acheivements. This sign will stained and painted.
The new CNC Machine is a
significant part of the High school
Vocational Classes.
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patriotism is alive.Representing the Geneseo Marching Band:Front Row: Liz Peterson, George MurraySecond Row: Loren Williams, Dan Reyburn, Emilee GreenBack Row: Josh Cocquit, Jack Scherer
Murray - Patriotism means different things to different people. Overall, I believe patriotism can be summed up as a belief in American ideas and a willingness to sacrifice for one’s country. The extent can vary but as long as a belief in “one nature, under God, indivisible” exists, patriotism is alive.
Reyburn - Patriotism to me is a feeling of love and a sense of duty to one’s country.
Green – Proud Americans standing up for what they believe.
your Geneseo Hometown Hero?Scherer – I admire all of the men and women from our community that serve in the armed forces.
Murray - There are too many Geneseo hometown heroes to list. Anyone who has served in the defense of American ideas deserves equal praise and recognition. The families that the service men and women leave behind are also the heroes. They demonstrate incredible strength and courage when they keep on living and supporting each other.
The Geneseo High School Marching Band members have a powerful message to carry out in this year’s performance, Hometown Heroes. Through music, marching and thematic portraits, the band is paying homage and respect to the American service men and women, as well as giving a tribute to their families. In a three-part expressively moving performance, the band portrays music and movements of patriotism, pride, joy and grief. The band triumphantly salutes our service men and women.
For the seniors in the marching band, the show is particularly meaningful and work towards the goal of connecting the audience. We’ve asked them to share their thoughts.
What’s your hope?Jack Scherer, snare drum - I hope the audience understands the concept of the show, and really takes it to heart. I think the idea for this show is very sentimental for all those who have loved ones overseas.
Liz Peterson, clarinet - I hope to convey to the audience that we are supporting our troops and helping support the families. George Murray, trumpet –This being my senior year, it is particularly important to me. The fact that the theme is one I can relate to is an added bonus. Several close friends of mine have joined the armed forces and I hope this reaches them.
Dan Reyburn, drum major - I hope that we are able to show the audience the importance of those men and women’s actions and sacrifices. This year’s performance is a tribute to all service men and women, both past and present.
Emilee Green, color guard - I hope the audience feels a sense of pride about our country and it’s soldiers. I think it’s a tribute to our veterans and active military personnel.
What do you feel during this performance?Scherer – This is a very emotional show. I always get the chills during the second song. I’m sure we will have the whole audience on their feet.
Peterson - I feel happy because we are bringing joy to the families who haven’t heard from their loved ones in a while.
Murray – Of course we all feel tired because running around a football field in the equivalent of winter coats isn’t easy. All the work that we do is payed for many times over by the opportunity to honor the heroes that are all around us and their families.
Reyburn – I feel a sense of honor to be able to do a tribute to military personnel. I also feel strength and unity as a band.
Green - There are many, ranging from joy at a homecoming to grief at a loss.
patriotism. what does it mean to you?Scherer – Someone who is proud to be living in the USA. They appreciate the sacrifice that the military makes every day by protecting our freedom.
Patriotism is a feeling of love and a sense of duty to your country.
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Reyburn - My hometown heroes are my parents. They have supported me throughout my life and have taught me to make great choices.
Green - My parents – they support me with all of the many activities I am involved in.
This yearScherer - I’m not only excited for the show music this year, I’m also excited for our new look and sound. We purchased all new brass instruments, guard and pit equipment, and all new drums. I can only hope for the best this year.
Murray - The band and I would like to thank everyone who assisted us in aquiring new drums, baritones, and what have become known as “Bazubas”! They’ve really improved our sound
Director’s NotesMr. Steve Scherer, Band Director - Our #1 most important performance is the one in front of our home audience on Friday nights. When you entertain, you want to evoke emotion. You want people to feel better than they did before we started performing. I believe we accomplish that with this year’s performance.
and inspired us to work harder. We’ve completed about 100 hours of practice since the beginning of summer and we aren’t slowing down. Shoutout to the trumpets!
Reyburn - This show is going to be very exciting but also emotional. The audience will be able to get a glimpse of what military families go through. Hometown Heroes will be our most emotionally powerful show yet for this band.
Congratulations to the Marching Band on a great season!
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HiGH SCHOOL GREENHOuSEThe GHS greenhouse was deemed not up to Health Life Safety Code three years ago, and a decision had to be made about its future. Would the district remodel the greenhouse, tear it out and not replace it, or build a new one that met code? After the greenhouse was demolished, the classes that used the greenhouse tried to get by for a year attempting to meet their curricular goals without having an actual greenhouse. The teachers and students experimented with using the regular classroom and shop areas as a substitute for a greenhouse.
The experiment showed everyone just how valuable a teaching tool the greenhouse was for our staff and students. It was difficult to simulate the same conditions as a greenhouse without actually having one. Mr. Stahl’s horticulture and other agriculture-related classes were the main classes that struggled without the greenhouse, but other vocational, special education, and science classes also suffered.
Now, when Mr. Stahl is studying soils, he has the space and facilities to do so. When Mrs. Gauley is propagating plant samples, her classes have the correct light, temperature, and conditions to successfully accomplish their classroom curricular goals. Next year, GHS is bringing back Botany as a science elective. Botany was dropped a couple of years ago as the conditions just were not conducive for having the class. But now with a beautiful new teaching facility, it is time to bring this science elective back into the GHS curriculum.
Once a decision was made to move forward to build another greenhouse, a lot of planning and preparation was needed. The greenhouse project was a culmination of the work of a school board committee, district administration, the district architect, and high school staff. The district architect met several times with teachers and district administration to draft plans and a timeline. Decisions needed to be made about cost, size, location, amenities, and more. After a few planning sessions and upon receiving approval from the school board, the project was finalized, and construction targets were established. The old greenhouse was torn down in the summer of 2010, making construction of a new facility within the courtyard much easier. The greenhouse was constructed this past summer and is now operational. The GHS staff is learning about all of the capabilities of the new facility and are already utilizing the new teaching and learning space.
ADDiTiON TO NORTHSiDE SCHOOLGeneseo District 228 schools were eligible for over $500,000 in federal ARRA Individuals with Disabilities Act funds to be used specifically for special education services. The District was able to utilize these funds to construct a two-room addition to Northside School to house two classrooms for elementary students who require specific special services. These “state of the art” classrooms contain new technology, accessible restrooms, and are equipped with the same geothermal heating and cooling that the rest of the building now enjoys. This construction project helped free up two classrooms at Millikin School, so that all three elementary schools now have more adequate space for reading interventions for our students.
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With the beautiful new teaching facility, GHs will be bringing
back Botany as a science elective next
school year.
The new greenhouse offers the correct
light, temperature, space and conditions
for teachers to accomplish their curricular goals.
Construction takes place this past
summer on the Northside Addition
CHART A
$18,311,636.08
$1,741,132.18
$1,803,032.30
$1,784,101.58
$650,962.31
$330,020.66 $900,000.00
$816,194.94
FY 2011 EXPENSES BY FUND
EDUCATION
OBM
BOND & INTEREST
TRANSPORTATION
IMRF/FICA
TORT
WORKING CASH
HEALTH/LIFE SAFETY
Christy Coleman Member since 1989
Doug FordPresident
Member since 2003
Curtis FrerichsSecretary
Member since 2005
Jackie MickleyVice President
Member since 2003
John PuentesMember since 1999
Barry SnodgrassMember since 1997
Alan VanDeWoestyneMember since 1989
The Geneseo District 228 Board has demonstrated fiscal responsibility, balanced with an intense desire to promote successful programs. The Board of Education is preparing to set the course of direction for the District for the next five years through adoption of the following six goals:
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“THE WHAT WE TEACH” Goal 1: The Board expects creation of a comprehensive and relevant curriculum of study for students in PreK through 12th grade, that is standards-based, articulated, and is contained within a system that contains clear timelines and expectations for monitoring, reporting of progress and systematically expects revisions where appropriate.
“THE HOW WE TEACH” Goal 2: The Board expects creation of a comprehensive and relevant report of instructional strategies for teachers grades PreK through 12th grade, that is collaboratively developed between teachers and administrators, balances research-based and locally proven methods for successfully creating learning environments that maximizes high student achievement for all as evidenced on local, state and national assessments.
“THE TOOLS WE uSE” Goal 3: The Board expects creation of a comprehensive and relevant learning environment in all schools and all grades that promotes appropriate use of technology and provides for individual engagement of all students through both personal instruction balanced with that contained within online and software-based models.
“THE HOW DO WE KNOW iF WE HAVE SuCCEEDED & HOW DO WE COMMuNiCATE?” Goal 4: The Board expects creation of a comprehensive and relevant system that provides data that informs and inspires the school community through a variety of media, including print and digital means.
“HOW WE PAY, HOW WE PLAN, AND HOW WE WORK” Goal 5: The Board expects creation of a comprehensive and relevant plan that demonstrates responsible fiduciary and operational leadership, related to the day-to-day needs of students and staff as well as the long-term sustainability of programs and physical plants of the District.
“THE WAY WE LEAD LEADS THE WAY” Goal 6: The Board expects creation of a comprehensive and relevant plan that builds leadership capacity within and across all sectors of the school district; including creating a shared vision, understanding the process of change, promoting positive and productive relationships and establishing coherence and alignment between values and actions.
Despite the many challenges that the District faces—from declining enrollment to poor cash flow and reduced revenues from the State of Illinois—the Board of Education strives to create educational opportunities for ALL students to maximize achievement in all learning areas.
The Geneseo District 228 Board of Education works diligently to balance the important educational needs of programs that serve students with the economic concerns of taxpayers. The Board takes its fiduciary responsibility very seriously, and is proud that it continues to achieve the highest designation for financial recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois schools have a unique system of “fund accounting”. The largest fund for revenues and expenses for our school district is the Education Fund. This fund pays for the teaching staff, support staff in the classrooms, technology, administration, food service and professional development expenses for the year. You can see from Chart A how the District invests heavily in the costs associated with the Education Fund to promote the academics, arts, athletics and activities for students.
Chart B depicts an analysis of the revenues that the District receives from different sources. As you examine the bar chart
you will see that the largest share of the revenues received come from Local Sources—property taxes, fees, gate receipts for events, registration costs, and breakfast and lunch payments. State revenues have fluctuated over the past five years and the District has been unable to count on either consistent payment amounts or consistent payment timeliness. Federal sources are primarily received in the form of reimbursements for grant programs and lunch programs. Recently the District has been able to access and utilize federal funds from the ARRA and Jobs Programs.
The 2011-12 Budget has been approved by the Board of Education and continues to demonstrate a solvent financial system that will provide for appropriate staffing, new technology and infrastructure upgrades, an additional elementary teacher, increased teacher aide time for elementary school reading and math interventions, new middle school and high school band equipment—all while continuing to reserve balances that will supply at least one half of a year of cash on hand.
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District 228 is proud of the progressive approach taken by the staff, students and community towards use of technology for teaching and learning. Our schools have been recognized two years straight as one of the Top Digital Schools in America by the National School Board Association. The work done to improve the website - for example, implementing the SchoolMessenger calling system, digitizing Board policies and meeting information - have led to this national recognition. The use of new software and hardware, in all subject areas, has been enhanced by the addition of 1,000 iPads that are now being used in all classrooms K-12. There is certainly much more to come as we travel the “digital highway” to improve the way teachers teach and students learn!
Our district offers a multitude of technology and provides a large number of workstations for student use. The district features 9 full iMac labs of roughly 30 machines each, 2 dedicated PC labs, 14 mobile labs of MacBooks consisting of 20 units each, and 32 mobile labs of iPads consisting of 30 units each. This put the entire number of available computers for student use at any given moment at 1,560 internet capable devices. The entire district, including all classrooms and offices, offers full wireless Internet connectivity in the form of Wireless N. Students have access to this technology beginning in Preschool through High School. All machines at Geneseo High School dual boot and offer Mac Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Windows 7 Professional. Each classroom in the district follows a standardized setup which includes a mounted projector, a digital documents camera, a teacher laptop in the form of a
MacBook Pro. Many of the classrooms also feature a Promethean or Smart Interactive Whiteboard system. Geneseo has a robust internet connection and high speed access is available at all buildings in excess of 40 mbps download speed.
At the elementary level, dedicated computer classes for students begin at 2nd grade and continue through all subsequent higher grades. Graphics Arts using Adobe CS5 Master Suite, programming, web building, accounting, computer drafting, computer landscape mapping, digital interior design and radio broadcasting classes are available. Geneseo also broadcasts and manages a local radio staion WGRG 100.5 FM.
Online Attendance, grades, transcripts, assignments are provided for students and parents.
by the numbersTECHNoloGY TECHNOLOGY
Radio Club
SPOTLiGHTThe radio club is a group of students that work at WGRG – 100.5 FM, a radio station that broadcasts GHS sporting events, morning and afternoon radio shows and behind-the-scenes broadcast technical work. Students take on numerous leadership roles from station manager and technical director to sports announcers and radio hosts.
A number of students have found that being involved at the radio station has given them a passion for broadcasting and wanting to pursue additional schooling for broadcasting or sports announcing.
“I have seen a number of students come out of their shell while being involved in radio. Students have gained knowledge and the basic concepts of what it takes to run a radio station.” says club advisor Mr. Greg Smith.
LOOKiNG TOWARDS THE FuTuREJohn Mulllin - Freshman at Western Illinois University“Being involved in radio club at Geneseo High School gave me great hands-on experience. It has helped me excel in my broadcasting major. It also taught me how to work under pressure. Having the radio station at the school was good because it allowed me to get hands on experience in radio and allowed me to figure it out if this was what I want to do for a living. I am pursuing a dual degree in broadcast production and supply Chain management. I am doing this because it is something I love and want to one day own my own station.”
Tyler Ford and Bruce “Riley” Petty call the football game on september 16th.
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