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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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]
Antique diploma donated to district
Posted: April 29, 2008
Merlin Gusewelle, a life-long resident of
Edwardsville, donated his mother's
100-year-old diploma to District 7 Monday.
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EHS math team earns high marks
Posted: April 29, 2008
The Edwardsville Math Team calculated its
way to the top of several math competitions
this year.
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Construction Update
Posted:
April 29, 2008
April 28, 2008
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Receptions for new schools scheduled
Posted: April 21, 2008
District 7 is inviting the families of
students that will attend the newly
constructed schools next fall to “Get
Acquainted” receptions.
Each reception will take place at Liberty
Middle School. The Goshen Elementary
reception will take place on April 30,
Worden Elementary on May 1, and Albert
Cassens Elementary on May 7.
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