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Thursday, December 31
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New principal selected to take over top spot on July 1
 Eric Ernd, currently an assistant principal at Wauconda High School, will become Antioch High School's top administrator beginning on July 1. He will take over for current principal Mike Nekritz, who has held the job since 2005, and become only the 14th principal since the school's opening in 1915.
Ernd was selected from an initial pool of approximately 40 candidates, of which 15 were interviewed by a panel of students, parents, teachers, and administrators to narrow the field.
Nekritz said Ernd brings with him "vast experience in education and great enthusiasm for our school and its students." He also noted Ernd's commitment to education, and said he will be attending meetings and events next semester to start getting to know people and begin the transition.
Before working at Wauconda, Ernd served as an assistant principal at Stillman Valley High School, physical education department chairperson at Lockport High School, and dean of students at Thornridge High School. He began his career in education teaching P.E. and coaching at Thornwood High School and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree at National-Lewis University.
Nekritz will share duties as superintendent beginning July 1 with current Lakes High School principal Jim McKay, who will be succeeded by Stephen Plank, currently the fine arts director at Stevenson High School. |
Charity drives demonstrate Sequoit holiday generosity
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| Items donated for the Toys for Tots drive head out the door on December 15, destined for needy children. |
Numerous ACHS charity drives brought holiday cheer and comfort to both local families and military personnel this season, thanks to the generosity of students, staff and community members.
Toys for Tots, the annual drive to offer gifts to children of needy families sponsored by DECA and the United States Marine Corp., collected two large containers overflowing with new toys.
NHS members and Student Council representatives participated in Open Arms Mission's Adopt-A-Family program that makes a personalized donation to a local family in need. The two groups combined raised $900 to benefit two families. Each NHS and Student Council member made a personal donation to the effort.
National Honor Society collected more than 100 men's, women's and children's hats, scarves, mittens and gloves during its annual hat and mitten drive. All donations are going to Kids Hope United.
Social studies teachers collected both food and non-food items to be delivered to soldiers stationed overseas during the holidays. Thirty large bags of candy, gum, powdered drinks, snacks, batteries and other items were donated. The drive was in cooperation with VFW post 4551 and the Ladies Auxiliary.
FCCLA and Snowball each held separate food drives to gather nonperishable items for Open Arms Mission's food pantry. Top donors won donuts or "king or queen for a day" privileges.
Approximately 100 winter coats were collected by the baseball team in December. Coach Paul Petty said the drive will benefit Open Arms Mission and function as a service project for team members. |
 Moore, Anttilla sign to play college softball
Seniors Lauren Moore and Allie Anttilla signed national letters of intent to play college softball after graduation. Read more… |
Ceramics students hold authentic tea ceremony
Chinese music filled the media center on Dec. 10 as Ceramics 1 and Ceramics Advanced students put their porcelain cups and terra cotta tea pots to use in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony to end the semester.
All aspects of Chinese tea culture were on display, including the preparation of the tea and the method of expressing gratitude for the tea, which is done by knocking two fingers in the table or saying xie xie (pronounced shay shay).
Students prepared a variety of teas to serve, among them oolong, pu-erh, and jasmine. All were brewed in the tradition of the Kung Fu Tea Ceremony. This involves rinsing the teapot with hot water before adding tea leaves and rinsing them with hot water. Hot water is then again poured into the teapot for 30 seconds. The tea is then ready to be served.
Chinese tea ceremonies are used as a sign of respect, for a family gathering, to apologize or express thanks. |
Illinois State Scholars list includes 36 ACHS seniors
 Thirty-six ACHS members of the class of 2010 have been named State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. The State Scholars receive a congratulatory letter in addition to a free online subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica. Additionally, the students will be recognized at the next You Make A Difference Breakfast and during the awards assembly in the spring.
The recipients are Megan Abramson, Alyssa Alvarez, Brittyn Anderson, Alexandria Anttila, Sabrina Babik, Randi Beyer, Nicholas Brinker, Sarah Bruno, Kevin Collings, James Costello, Eric Dahms, Teodora Diaconescu, Cody England, Kailey Formella, Samuel Goral, Courtney Hope, Cameron Jerina, Daniel Jovanov, Erica Lubkeman, Katherine McNeill, Zachary Moser, Caitlin Mrowiec, Robert Nogle, Meghan Opolka, Samantha Paddock, Samuel Pimpo, Erin Poss, Allison Quarrato, John Richmond, Solange Simpson, Alyssa Trudell, Jamie Urbanik, John Wallner, Trevor Wiles, Aaron Wimer and Nicole Worswick. |
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– Winter Break - December 21 thru January 1
– Semester 2 Classes Begin - January 3
– Teacher Institute Day: No School - January 15
– Battle of the Bands - January 16
– Martin Luther King Day: No School - January 18 |
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| Semester 1 grades posted: January 6
Sequoit Pride meeting: January 6, 7 p.m.
AMPS meeting: January 11, 7 p.m., main conference room
ACT Prep Class registration due: January 13, guidance office.
National Honor Society meeting: January 19, 6 p.m. cafeteria |
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Girls' Basketball
Lisle Tournament
Varsity: 6th place (10 teams)
Varsity 60, Coal City 63 (OT)
Varsity 70, St. Francis 56
Varsity 34, Immaculate Conception 59
Varsity 71, St. Edward 57
Boys' Basketball
Marengo Tournament
Varsity 45, Marengo 34
Marengo 56, Varsity 41
North Boone 56, Varsity 50
Varsity 69, Harvard 66
Winnebago 77, Varsity 47 |
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SAT: January 23
· ACT: February 10
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