Where to start? How about August 19th, 2010. A mere week before starting another mindless year at Harry D. Jacobs High School. In my backyard, I had just convinced my parents to let me transfer to Westminster Christian School. The year started, and I was immediately immersed in this vibrant student body. I made new friends and improved relationships with old ones. My absolute favorite part of the year was the teachers. They are so much more involved with the students here than at Jacobs. They care for the students and I have never been friends with teachers until now. Another thing that I loved about this year is baseball. The team is great, and we really work well together. Nobody fights, and the school shows a lot of spirit at our games. So there, that was my year in review.
By Tyler Greene
Saturday, May 21, 2011
My year
My junior year of high school has been exceptionally interesting. I began my junior year at Hampshire High School. It was terrible, to say the least. So my wonder mommy found WCS and I fell in love with the teachers and students. Soon, I became part of the community.
The teachers think that I ended up fitting in very well. Not the case. Sure, people liked me but I didn’t actually have any real friendships until the end of third term. Now, I’m friends with everyone, minus Tyler Greene… because we’re BEST friends. J
The highlight of my year (besides coming to WCS, of course) was joining the Illinois Army National Guard. I have been wanting to be in the military since I was 12, and this summer, I’m going to basic training and finally chasing my dreams. I love everything about being in the Army. I truly feel that God has called me to be a soldier and I will live out His plan for me.
Anyways, I’ve had such a fabulous time at WCS. Everyone is so accepting of one another and people aren’t afraid to be their strange selves. I’m very sad that I won’t be able to return next year, but it has truly been such a gift to have the privilege of being here.
By Kelly Beecher
The teachers think that I ended up fitting in very well. Not the case. Sure, people liked me but I didn’t actually have any real friendships until the end of third term. Now, I’m friends with everyone, minus Tyler Greene… because we’re BEST friends. J
The highlight of my year (besides coming to WCS, of course) was joining the Illinois Army National Guard. I have been wanting to be in the military since I was 12, and this summer, I’m going to basic training and finally chasing my dreams. I love everything about being in the Army. I truly feel that God has called me to be a soldier and I will live out His plan for me.
Anyways, I’ve had such a fabulous time at WCS. Everyone is so accepting of one another and people aren’t afraid to be their strange selves. I’m very sad that I won’t be able to return next year, but it has truly been such a gift to have the privilege of being here.
By Kelly Beecher
My Year By Andrew Mason
This last year in high school has been one of the best years of my life. I was really looking forward to my senior year in high school and was going to make the most out of it. The year started with me playing golf. I really enjoyed playing on the team the past four years and really enjoyed all the friends I made from it. Also, it helps when our coach, John Wedell, is a great coach and fun guy to be around.
The next fun thing that came along was homecoming. I would say it was the best homecoming out of the three years I had gone to the dance.
Next up was our senior trip. This was, without a doubt, one of the best experiences of my life. It was great to get to know my classmates and teachers better. Our class as a whole became more united through hanging out around the fire, playing paintball, the rock wall, and all the team building exercises that were done.
After senior trip was over with, it was time for my basketball season. Basketball is one of my favorite sports and I just had a fantastic time playing this year. I played consistently well throughout it and our team set a school record for wins in a season. It did not end the way I wanted it to, but it was still a great year.
After basketball came, of course, baseball season. Last year our team went all the way and won the state championship. This year we are playing well too. We have had our ups and downs this year but we have came on strong at the end. I love being with my teammates and friends that I will be friends with the rest of my life. Our team has just won Regionals and we are hoping more victories are along the way. Even if no more come, I am still proud of everyone and give all the glory to God. Without him, none of this year would have turned out the way it has for me. This year has truly been my year.
By Andrew Mason
The next fun thing that came along was homecoming. I would say it was the best homecoming out of the three years I had gone to the dance.
Next up was our senior trip. This was, without a doubt, one of the best experiences of my life. It was great to get to know my classmates and teachers better. Our class as a whole became more united through hanging out around the fire, playing paintball, the rock wall, and all the team building exercises that were done.
After senior trip was over with, it was time for my basketball season. Basketball is one of my favorite sports and I just had a fantastic time playing this year. I played consistently well throughout it and our team set a school record for wins in a season. It did not end the way I wanted it to, but it was still a great year.
After basketball came, of course, baseball season. Last year our team went all the way and won the state championship. This year we are playing well too. We have had our ups and downs this year but we have came on strong at the end. I love being with my teammates and friends that I will be friends with the rest of my life. Our team has just won Regionals and we are hoping more victories are along the way. Even if no more come, I am still proud of everyone and give all the glory to God. Without him, none of this year would have turned out the way it has for me. This year has truly been my year.
By Andrew Mason
Beatrice's reflection on Anais
This year has come to an end and our darling seniors have left. One of the seniors that I will have a really hard time saying goodbye to is the lovely Anais Tabor. She is such an inspiration and I will miss her so much. Anais is just an all around sweetheart and always has words of wisdom to share. Our friendship started my freshman year when we both joined the cheerleading squad. It was both of our first years at Westminster so we could relate. We, along with the very much missed Alexa Scovel, had a great time and it was sad to see them both leave the cheerleading squad. Little did I know that our friendship wouldn’t stop there. It was sad to see her go, but Anais had much better plans because she was able to show her beautiful voice in plays and muscials. Anais is a person that does not have a problem sharing how she feels about anything. That is what I will miss the most. She always speaks what’s on her heart and I know that she will always be honest about anything. Anais always puts in her best and does everything to the glory of God. So, Anais...I told you that I would write this memoir to you because I am going to miss you so much so I’m going to leave you with some words of encouragement from our Heavenly Father! In Jeremiah 29:11, it says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” My dear Anais, I am going to miss you so much and I will see you at graduation. I love you so much! Good luck in college. Have fun but not too much fun.
By Beatrice Ponce
By Beatrice Ponce
Taylor's year in review
This year was one of the most interesting years of my life. That being said, I hope what I write gives the memories I have the due justice they deserve. Wow, I have really built this up. Hopefully whoever reads it will be impressed. Hi, Mom. ANYWAY! I’m going to be completely honest about my experience here at Westy Minsty so hopefully I haven’t "ruffled any feathers" by the end of this.
To start out, I transferred from St.Charles North, a school that I have no words that are appropriate to say about. Transferring here was the most awesome thing that could have happened to me, so that being said (again remember I’m being honest), for some reason I forgot that I was still the new girl, so making friends would be rough. So the first month here for me was terrible. Now don’t scold me until you’ve read the rest of this, for about a month and a half it was pretty obvious everyone had made up their mind about me, so I figured my life was over and I was just going to muddle through. However, one incident brought me into a group of friends that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I can honestly say I have never felt so connected with a group of people that I would do (mostly) anything for.
That being said the rest of the year was great and looking on to senior year with the group of friends I have now, I’m pretty flippin’ excited. With Tyler Greene being one of my friends, how could I not be? HAHAAAHAAHAHAHHAHAHA just kidding, no need to build him up anymore (but he is a great guy..sometimes).
Well this is almost 300 words so that means I can stop and still get a substantial grade! So ya’ll come back, yah hear?!
By Taylor DePola
To start out, I transferred from St.Charles North, a school that I have no words that are appropriate to say about. Transferring here was the most awesome thing that could have happened to me, so that being said (again remember I’m being honest), for some reason I forgot that I was still the new girl, so making friends would be rough. So the first month here for me was terrible. Now don’t scold me until you’ve read the rest of this, for about a month and a half it was pretty obvious everyone had made up their mind about me, so I figured my life was over and I was just going to muddle through. However, one incident brought me into a group of friends that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I can honestly say I have never felt so connected with a group of people that I would do (mostly) anything for.
That being said the rest of the year was great and looking on to senior year with the group of friends I have now, I’m pretty flippin’ excited. With Tyler Greene being one of my friends, how could I not be? HAHAAAHAAHAHAHHAHAHA just kidding, no need to build him up anymore (but he is a great guy..sometimes).
Well this is almost 300 words so that means I can stop and still get a substantial grade! So ya’ll come back, yah hear?!
By Taylor DePola
My Year in Review
Senior year. Well, looking back it is pretty much a blur. I guess one could compare it to a roller coaster. It had its ups and downs, twists and turns, but in the end it went really fast and all you could do was hold on and enjoy the ride. The first day of school feels like a lifetime ago. I walked into school recognizing that everything I did would be my last.
One of the hardest “lasts” to deal with was the tradition of homecoming week. Realizing that this would be the last time I had the opportunity to participate in homecoming was bittersweet. I love becoming so close with my classmates, but I soon realized that in a few short months we would all be heading our separate ways. But, sadly, this year’s homecoming brought one of my lowest points. For the night before the anticipated homecoming dance I scratched my cornea on a tree branch. It was one of the most painful experiences, and although I tried to not let it effect my time, it did.
A few weeks after homecoming the seniors got to have an amazing experience together. Going to Tennessee
The fall also brought another one of my lasts. This last, though, was one that was very hard to separate from. It was the end of the middle school musical Beauty and the Beast. It was very bittersweet for me. The kids that are involved in the middle school drama department have affected my life in many ways and it is hard to depart from them. But they are very special kids and I know God has a plan for each one of them.
The next step in my senior year was the high school play You Can’t Take it with You. I was so excited for this production, but there was a twist awaiting me that I was not expecting. A week into rehearsals I became ill with mono. In turn, I was out of practice and school for three weeks. Although it was hard to get caught up, it was not impossible. With only one week of practice I was able to perform during the first weekend of December.
The weekend of the play also brought with it one of the highlights of my year. This was the strange and fantastic opportunity to meet Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow. It was such a random day, but I was so excited for that opportunity and to be able to experience it with the people I did.
Over Christmas break I was able to attend the missions trip to the Dominican Republic
The second semester also brought some lasts. These include the last middle school play and Sadies. But one of the biggest ones was prom. After three years of attending prom, I am glad I had the opportunity to go to this one. It was such a great experience to hang out with all my friends and enjoy such a fun and exciting night with such an amazing view.
The biggest event of the year for me and one of the most exciting was The Phantom of the Opera. For the past five years I have watched the Westminster
My senior year at Westminster Christian High School
By: Allie Sleeting
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Phantom of the Opera Review
“Wildly my mind beats against you, yet my soul obeys.” A quote said by Phantom in the very famous musical Phantom of the Opera, which is about a “disfigured” musical genius who hides in the opera house and trains his student and lover Christine.
It is no surprise that when it comes to plays and musicals, Westminster Christian is just amazing. But they really out did themselves this time with the musical, Phantom of the Opera. This remake originally done by Andrew Lloyd Webber was done spectacularly. The audience was blown away by all of the cast members acting, and of course singing. Many could not believe that these were the same students that we go to school with every day. Although this might sound strange, many of the girl students said that they had and I quote “feelings for Jimmy that I just cannot decipher.” I would just like to point out the fact that Jimmy Chapman did an amazing job playing Phantom as did all of the other cast members. True hard work was shown during the musical. I know I could tell that everyone put in such a good effort and it definitely showed in the performance. The costumes were amazing as well. Everyone looked amazing! The belly dancers looked “hawt.” I also want to give a “shout out” to Ms. Shloss who did an excellent job with hair and makeup like she usually does. Go Ms. S!! All of the actors and actresses should be very proud of their work. Great job everyone!
Beatrice Ponce
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