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It’s great to be young and a Comet!
Oakwood High School February 19, 2021
Comet Courier
Volume VIII, Issue 14
Comet
Calendar
February 24
Practice SAT
March 3
11:30 Dismissal
March 12
End of 3rd Quarter
March 24, 25
PT Conferences
Academic Challenge team
claims Regional title
March 26-April 4
Spring Break
April 10
VVC Art Show
April 13
SAT
April 21
11:30 Dismissal
May 22
Graduation
The OHS Academic Challenge team (formerly
WYSE) took first place in the DACC
Regional, allowing the team to advance to
Sectional. OHS competes in Division 700.
For a full listing of individual results, look
on page 2.
This year’s event had some differences (besides
the name change) from previous competitions.
Due to pandemic restrictions, each
team competed virtually on their own time
over the course of a week.
By winning the Regional, the Comets will
now advance to the Sectional competition.
The time, date and format of the Sectional has
not been released yet.
The members of the team are Ricci Arcay,
Titus Berner, Jalynn Bugaj, Aaliyah Denius,
Travis Goodner, Madelyn Miller, Allie Morris,
Grant Powell, Carlie Reitz, Kalie Tison, and
Brevin Wells.

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Wienke wins
Golden Ruler
Mrs. Sandi Wienke has been
named the recipient of the 2021
Golden Ruler Award for OHS.
Normally Wienke would be a
guest of the district at the annual
Golden Ruler banquet, but due to
pandemic restrictions it will not
be held this year.
Wienke was selected by the
other staff members for her dedication
to the students of OHS.
Wienke serves OHS as the library
aide, but fills a variety of
tasks as they are needed throughout
the year.
“Sandi has been so valuable to
OHS, especially this year,” said
principal Tim Lee. “She is willing
to jump in and fill whatever opening
there might be that day.”
Wienke’s job has evolved over
the years and now finds that technology
issues take up much more
of her time than actual books.
This is Wienke’s seventh year
Juniors to take SAT on April 13
The SAT exam will be given to
all juniors on Tuesday, April 13.
This is the third year the state of Illinois
has used the SAT as their state
mandated assessment.
Students will be assessed in reading,
writing, language, and math.
The test is given at no cost to students
and they will be able to use
their scores for college admission,
at OHS and 18th in the Oakwood
district.
Each school in Vermilion
County gets to choose one winner
from its staff each year.
Other recent winners of the
award for OHS have been:
2020 -- Jesse Johnson
2019 -- Teresa Cooper
2018 -- Shannan Ford
2017 -- Eric Fenton
2016 -- Laura Head
2015 -- Katie McNamara
Academic
Challenge
Regional results
ENGLISH
1st -- Carlie Reitz
2nd -- Jalynn Bugaj
3rd -- Brevin Wells
3rd -- Travis Goodner
PHYSICS
1st -- Titus Berner
2nd -- Ricci Arcay
COMPUTER SCIENCE
1st -- Kalie Tison
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
1st -- Ricci Arcay
2nd -- Madelyn Miller
MATHEMATICS
1st -- Titus Berner
3rd -- Travis Goodner
BIOLOGY
2nd -- Madelyn Miller
3rd -- Aaliyah Denius
3rd -- Allie Morris
CHEMISTRY
1st -- Carlie Reitz
2nd -- Kalie Tison
3rd -- Grant Powell
The sophomores and freshmen will
also be testing that week. The sophomores
will be taking the PSAT10
and the freshmen will be taking the
PSAT8/9.
Seniors will not be testing on
April 13 and won’t be in attendance.
Those juniors who meet or exceed
will be recognized next year
and receive a series of rewards.
Engage Educate Empower

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Graduation is planned for May 22
OHS is moving forward with tentative
plans for an outdoor graduation
on the football field on May 22
with May 23 as a rain date.
The graduation will start at 1
p.m. and the OJHS graduation will
follow.
There are no definite plans at this
time as the administration will adjust
based upon the pandemic requirements
at the time.
As we get more information from
Student Council to
host blood drive
The OHS Student Council will be hosting another
Blood Drive tomorrow.
The drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in
the Bloodmobile parked in the OHS parking lot.
As of today, the blood drive is full except for twopint
donations. To give, go to at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/94782.
Spring practice info
With the approach of March, that means the beginning
of practices for the new spring sports.
Here is the important information for those sports.
SOCCER
Varsity coach --
Mr. Fenton
Practice Info.
Monday
March 1
3:15 p.m.
OGS Soccer
Field
VOLLEYBALL
Varsity coach --
Mrs. Anderson
Practice Info.
Monday
March 8
3:15 p.m.
OHS Gym
the Vermilion County Health Department
we will adjust the plans.
The administration’s goal is to allow
as many people as safely possible
to be able to see the graduation
of the class of 2021. By using
the football field, we will be outside
and we will have more room to
spread out. We also hope to use the
new cameras installed on the football
field to live stream the event.
FOOTBALL
Varsity coach --
Mr. Craig
Practice Info.
Monday
March 3
3:15 p.m.
OHS Football
Field
Counseling Corner
11:30 Dismissal on March 3
February 24 - SAT Practice Test for Juniors
who signed up. In the Library, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Bring pencils and calculators.
March 5 - DACC placement tests for sophomores,
juniors or seniors who plan to take classes
at DACC next year. Sign up through the Google
Form on the Counseling Classroom Page by February
26 to reserve a spot.
Check out the Counselor Pages of the OHS website
for more Financial Aid information. Here is a
list of scholarships due in March:
AMVETS
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Danville
Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Program
Next Generation of Caring Scholarship
Olive Branch Lodge No. 38 Scholarship
Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver
Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
DACC Scholarships
Ag Future of America (AFA) Leader & Academic
Scholarship
Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship

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IHSA re-structures all athletic schedules
The IHSA recently released its
new schedule for all athletic events
for the remainder of the year.
The new schedule involves lots
of overlap between sports so coaches
and players will have to work together
to make all of this work.
Here is the updated schedule of
sports:
Upcoming Athletic Events
Be aware that these dates can change every day
due to weather, eligibility, and the pandemic.
Feb. 19 BBB GRF (H) 6 pm
Feb. 20 BBB Heritage (A) 3 pm
Feb. 22 GBB BHRA (H) 6 pm
Feb. 23 BBB BHRA (A) 6 pm
Feb. 24 FSBB Westville (H) 6 pm
Feb. 25 GBB Hoopeston Area (A) 6 pm
Feb. 26 BBB Hoopeston Area (H) 6 pm
Feb. 27 GBB Salt Fork (A) 1 pm
Feb. 27 BBB Salt Fork (H) 6 pm
March 1 GBB Chrisman (H) 6 pm
March 2 BBB Chrisman (A) 6 pm
March 3 FSBB Westville (A) 6 pm
March 4 GBB Westville (H) 6 pm
March 5 BBB Westville (A) 6 pm
March 6 BBB Armstrong (H) 6 pm
March 9 SOC BHRA (A) 4:30 pm
March 11 SOC GRF (H) 4:30 pm
March 16 VB Salt Fork (A) 6 pm
Due to COVID restrictions and lack of space in
the OHS gym, there will be minimal fans at athletic
events.
All VVC schools have determined that only
home fans will be in attendance at games. Most
games will be streamed on the NFHS Network.
Fans at OHS will be at the top of the gym. All
spectators must wear masks.
Sport Practice Starts 1st Game End of Season
Girls BB Jan. 25 Feb. 4 March 13
Boys BB Jan. 25 Feb. 5 March 13
Comp. Cheer Jan. 25 Feb. 4 March 13
Soccer March 1 March 9 April 17
Football March 3 March 19 April 24
Volleyball March 8 March 16 April 24
Baseball April 5 April 13 June 19
Softball April 5 April 13 June 19
Track April 5 April 13 June 19
Wrestling April 19 April 27 June 12
Spring conferences
on March 24 and 25
OHS will hold parent-teacher conferences on March
24 and 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. We hope you will take advantage
of the opportunity and schedule appointments
with one or all of your student’s teachers.
This year’s conferences will be held on Wednesday
and Thursday. There is no school on March 26.
Hopefully, the conference will allow teachers and
parents to discuss the progress of their student. At this
time, you will be able to voice any concern you might
have about your child’s welfare.
To schedule a meeting closer to conference time,
please go to our website www.oakwood76.org.
Parents will be able to schedule conferences starting
sometime in March.
If a teacher wishes to schedule a conference with
you, you will be notified.
All conferences will be remote by phone. Teachers
will call you at your scheduled time with the number
that we have listed in TeacherEase. Now would be a
good time to confirm all TeacherEase information is
current. If you need to make changes, please call the
office.
If you have questions, please call the office 217-354-
2358.
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