Titan Tidbits # 2
Joan Goeser
September 25, 2009
Spring/Summer/Fall 2009 Activity Highlights
Blake DeForest Makes Honor Jazz Ensemble
Blake Deforest is the first LC student to make the Metro Area Youth Jazz Orchestra (MAYJO). Blake, along with other students from Council Bluffs and Omaha Metro schools, auditioned for this group on all jazz instruments including trumpet, trombone, saxophone, bass, drumset, guitar and keyboards. Way to go Blake!! (Read the entire article on the LC website.)
Spirit of Volunteerism at Vodec's Enable the Disabled Walk
On the day after President Obama's proclamation making September 11th a National Day of Service, eleven students from Lewis Central High School took his message to heart by volunteering at the Second Annual Enable the Disabled Walk for Vodec. The Vocational Development Center, or Vodec, serves more than 420 persons with developmental disabilities in Council Bluffs and Omaha by providing them with vocational, residential and day services. Those who gave of their time to help with the fund-raising event were Hannah Jacoby, Katie Jacoby, Taylor Kuhn, Taylor Kastrup, Kristina Kempton, Nicole McGuire, Michael McGuire, Jessica Willadsen, Kayla Hardiman, Rebecca Safarik, and Whitney Androy.
Football Update
Varsity is 2-2 and beat Creston 33-0 last Friday.
JV is 4-0 and beat Creston 35-8 on Monday.
Freshmen are 4-0 and beat Creston 58-19 last Friday
Girls Swimming
SIOUX CITY EAST, MARSHALLTOWN INVITATIONAL and SIOUX CITY NORTH: Top finishers have been Bridget Hall, Jessica Nightser, Stefani Smith, Julie Sunberg, Molly Thomas, and Kelsey Thoren
Cross Country
The boys and girls Cross Country teams are at FULL strength. Mr. Ankenbauer is delighted to report his biggest teams in his years as coach. There are 23 boys and 25 girls competing with the help of 4 managers. Consistent top Varsity Boys finishers are : Blake Hunter, Taylor May, and Elijah Sullivan. Consistent top Varsity Girls finishers are: Michaela Ruis, Lacy Huckins, and Jessica Clark.
Visit the LC website. Click on the Athletics tab and go to Cross Country. You will find all meet results and many photos there. Kuddos Mr. Ankenbauer!
Riley Blay Wins National Junior Oympic Crown
Riley Blay, an 8th grader won the National Junior Olympic High Jump crown. He jumped 6'.75". Awesome performance Riley!
Boys Basketball
All parents interested in having your son be a part of the Junior Titan Basketball Program need to visit www.juniortitans.org This program is designed to get all youth basketball players involved in the basketball program by practicing the same skills practiced by the varsity program at the high school. Instruction will be lead by Coach Dan Miller and his varsity staff. Please visit the web site today and get your son signed up for the upcoming basketball season! Deadline for the Junior Titan Program is October 1st.
Girls Spring Tennis
Last Spring, our Lewis Central Girls High School Tennis team put together an amazing season. Sisters Morgan and Maddie Misfeldt were dominant at the no. 1 & 2 positions throughout the season while Natalie Burton, Meghan Harris and Mackenzie Means rounded out the rest of the talented varsity line-up.
The team placed 2nd in the city tournament with many varsity girls placing and earning medals. This upcoming season should be one of our strongest with five of our six varsity girls remaining and a strong junior varsity group ready to fill in any gaps.
If you are interested in joining a fun, low-stress sport, making new friends, and enjoying our great spring weather, think about being a part of Lewis Central Girls HS Tennis. Talk to Mr. Cunningham or any of our girls tennis players to learn more.
All-State Chorus Auditions Approaching
Nineteen members of the Chamber Choir are preparing to audition for the Iowa All-State Chorus. The students will audition in Harlan on October 24th. The ninth graders also had an opportunity to audition for Opus Honor Choir. Sixteen students recorded auditions; results will be announced in October. The fall high school vocal music concert will be held October 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school auditorium.
Vintage Yearbooks for Sale
If you are looking for an old yearbook from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and beyond contact Mary Langille at the High School at 366-8220.
2009 Homecoming Court
Senior King Candidates: Brooke Berringer, Tyler Butler, Nick Graves, Blake Hunter, Denver Lohnes, Taylor May, Nolan Mescher, and Trevor Ryba
Senior Queen Candidates: Kayla Bass, Catie Geier, Bridgett Hall, Brittney Hopp, Morgan Misfeldt, Emily Morgan, Kealy Prine, and Katelyn Thramer
Freshmen Attendants: Molly Berringer and Nathan Pettepier
Sophomore Attendants: Alyssa Shea and Logan Marada
Junior Attendants: Janna Hargis and Dylan Gunter
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This information is gathered from coaches and sponsors. Every attempt was made to make sure the information shared is accurate and factual. We apologize for errors and anyone we might have omitted. If you would like to add information for future news, speak to your sponsor/coach or email jgoeser@lewiscentral.k12.ia.us
