Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

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BHS Track and Field Awards

The 2024 BHS Track and Field award winners from left to right are, Diana Huerta, Emma Ford-Dewitt, Marcos Laurencio, Gerardo Ruiz-Gonzales, and Joel Sosa.

The Beardstown girls’ and boys’ track and field teams recognized several athletes at the season ending awards banquet.

According to girls’ coach Jacki Kelly, “this season the girls track team finished with 14 athletes. The girls had a great season, with individuals bringing home hardware from every medal meet we competed in. Although we were bumped to 2A, the girls tied for 10th place out of 16 teams at sectionals. They were a team of fourteen girls competing with schools that had rosters with up to seventy-five athletes.”

PORTA/A-C State Track results

Track

A great track and field season ended at the IHSA State Championships for the PORTA-AC Central Bluejays boys team with some great finishes.  Bryson Schachtsiek placed sixth in the 300 hurdles finishing in a time of 41.18.  He placed 28th in the long jump with a leap of 5.96 meters.  Isaac Rennecker finished ninth in the triple jump, bounding 12.83 meters and fifteenth in the high jump, clearing 1.8 meters.  Daxton Trueblood finished 18th in the 800 meters running a time of 2:02.56.  Jacob Vogel ended in 26th place in the 200 meter dash, sprinting a time of 23.25.  

Lady Tigers to host summer Hoops League

Coach Jimmy Maltby and the improving Beardstown Lady Tiger varsity basketball team will be hosting a June summer league on Tuesdays at the Tiger Den. Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia and PORTA-AC Central will join the hosts and Rushville, Brown County (BC) and West Central in the league.

Play opens June 4th with Beardstown playing Rushville at 4:45 and West Central at 7:00.  Triopia takes on Brown County  at 4:00 and PORTA-AC at 6:15.  The Lady Bluejays play West Central at 7:45.

Needles for the ages

Beverly Rebman

How many times have you heard, “Grandma, whatcha doin’?" and  Grandma replies, “Come here and I’ll show you.” 

I can only imagine this same conversation between a ten- to-twelve-year-old Beverly Jockisch and her grandmother Woost. Maybe it was out of boredom or plain curiosity that made Beverly pick up a pair of crocheting hooks so many years ago, and she hasn’t put them down since.

Sam Foster returns to Beardstown for book talk and book signing

Sam Foster

The Old Lincoln Courtroom and Museum (OLCM), Beardstown,   welcomes author Sam Foster to Beardstown, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Old Lincoln Courtroom.  At this appearance, Sam will be discussing and signing the three historical novels in his trilogy about Beardstown and the surrounding area.  

A-C Central Students of the Month

A-C Central’s 8th Grade student of the month for April is Preston Carwile.  Preston is the son of Kevin and Ronica Carwile.  Preston is described by his teachers as polite, kind, and always helpful, both to kids and staff.  He stands up for things he sees wrong and looks out for and helps the younger kids. Preston is nice to everyone and never complains about anything. He works hard and always lends a helping hand. He has a quiet demeanor and a smile for everyone.  Preston is an inspiration to his peers and his teachers.

Two Virginia students honored by IESA, Rotary

At its May 20th meeting, Virginia School Board recognized Nathan Ayres, eighth grade student, had been selected to receive the IESA Scholar Athlete Award for 2024. 

He was one of only 15 students selected for this honor. Nathan was selected for his commitment to excellence in both his studies and extracurricular activities. He also gives much of his time serving his community.

School board recognizes five seniors for Seal of Bi-literacy

Beardstown Jr/Sr High School

At the Beardstown School Board meeting held Wednesday, May 15, in the high school library, Tamme Petersen, Language Acquisition Administrator, reported that five seniors this year will receive the Seal of Bi-literacy on their diploma. 

This seal recognizes that they have met two criteria: 1 – the student scored 480 or above on their SAT, and 2 – they scored an “Intermediate High” on the STAMP 4S language exam.

Community Calendar

A Show & Tell Antique Farm and Car exhibit will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Bethel Church Park, 13068 Bethel Church Road, Arenzville. It’s located three miles south of Bluff Springs. There will be a free lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bread of Love – May 27-31

Bread of Love

Monday -Holiday

Tuesday - Roast turkey, whipped potatoes & gravy, glazed carrots, fresh orange, bread, milk

Wednesday - Stuffed pepper soup, grated cheese, three-bean salad, cinnamon applesauce, crackers, milk

Thursday -Bratwurst patty on bun, German potato salad, saurkaurt, tropical fruit,milk

Friday - Ham-macaroni & cheese, green beans, spinach salad with dressing, banana in red gelatin, dinner roll, milk