NHS Silver Medallion Winners

Posted: May 8, 2008

The Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet, held annually since 1988, is now recognized as the River Bend region’s premier academic award ceremony. The event is sponsored by The Telegraph, Lewis and Clark Community College, ConocoPhillips and Olin Corporation. The purpose of the Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet is to honor graduating high school seniors in the top 8% of their class who have attained the highest standing in their classes as a means of encouraging all students to strive for high academic achievement and excellence through scholarship.  [Silver Medallion Winners]

2008-09 NHS Members

Posted: May 8, 2008

National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes students for their academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and community service activities. Members need a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, they must demonstrate that they are involved in service with community/school, and they must participate in extracurricular activities. Students must provide three teacher recommendations and write a short essay on how they embody the themes of NHS – character, leadership, service, and scholarship. [NHS Members]

Construction projects

Posted: May 7, 2008

On May 7, 2008, Superintendent of Schools Ed Hightower met with local community members to update them on construction projects and address any questions. Below, Dr. Hightower is showing the progress of the football/soccer field installation at the Edwardsville High School Sports Complex. All construction projects are progressing on time and on budget.

French National Honor Society

Posted: May 7, 2008

Eleven students were inducted into the French National Honor Society on Thursday, May 1, 2008. The induction ceremony took place at 7 p.m. in the EHS Media Center, and it was followed by a cake and punch reception in the courtyard. The aim of this national organization is to "stimulate interest in the study of French, promote high standards of scholarship, reward scholastic achievements, create enthusiasm for and an understanding of francophone culture and civilization, promote and perpetuate international friendship, and reward efforts toward furthering solidarity in the French-speaking world." The requirements for membership are as follows: an A average in French for five semesters, a 3.5 overall grade point average, registration in French 4, and a statement of commitment to the promotion of French language and culture. The Society's monthly meetings are organized by the members and have a French culture theme. This year's new members are Lynn Beaumont, Erin Beyer, Lydia Beyer, Kaitlin Gaskill, Claire Kates, Philip Knapp, Yanyi Luo, Claire Pratte, Joselyn Simms, Kaitlyn Warnecke, and Heather Whipple. Félicitaions à tous! (Congratulations to all!)

Remembering two of the best

Posted: May 7, 2008

If you were a male athlete at Edwardsville High School in the '60s, '70s, '80s or '90s, there's a good chance you crossed paths with Winston Brown, Tom Pile or both. [view]

The name game: Pile honored

Posted: May 5, 2008

The refurbished baseball diamond at the EHS Sports Complex got a name on Saturday afternoon and that name is “Tom Pile Field.” [view]

BASEBALL: Field dedication 'great honor' for Edwardsville's Pile

Posted: May 5, 2008

Ten years after ending a coaching career that twice gave Edwardsville prep baseball's ultimate prize, Edwardsville gave Tom Pile the ultimate thank you.  [view]

2008 summer camp forms

Posted: April 11, 2008

2008 summer camp information and forms are now available to download from the EHS Web site. [more details]