The annual food drive has a new format this year! Along with the help of Mr. Stoner, Student Council got together and organized the new event. Rather than each advisor class competing, each class will unite and compete against the other classes. At the end of the drive, each class will take all their donated goods and build a “Tower of Cans.” They will have approximately 10 minutes to complete building, so it’s important to plan out your structure beforehand. Teams in charge of building will consist of around 5-6 people, and the teachers will judge each tower and come to a decision on a victor. There will be two pizza parties at stake this year, one for whoever brings the most cans, and another for whoever wins the contest. Several teachers are also providing extra credit for bringing in cans as an extra incentive, so make sure to start stockpiling any extra canned goods!
Senior Kelsey Walton was selected student of the month for November. She is the daughter of Steve and Tanya Walton; she has two younger sisters, Hailey, a freshman here at PHHS and Paige, at PHGS. Kelsey has gone to Peoria Heights schools since pre-school.
Sports has been an important part of Kelsey’s life. She has played basketball and volleyball, and has run cross country and track (her favorite). She has also been a cheerleader all four years. An honor student, Kelsey has been active in other aspects of life here at PHHS. She has been a member of Student Council and of the Homecoming Court. Kelsey’s teachers had some great things to say about her. “Kelsey is a very driven individual, always seems to have a positive attitude and a smile on her face.” “Kelsey Walton is participating in Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Girls Basketball, and Track. Along with this she is literally at almost every other event the school offers supporting her classmates. With all this she maintains good grades as well.” “Not only is Kelsey active in school, but she has two jobs outside of school and extracurriculars. This lady is crazy busy and very dedicated!” “One of her jobs she works third shift on weekends as a CNA using her ICC program education to help her get into nursing school.” “Kelsey would be an excellent nominee for SOM.” “Although I do not have Kelsey in class or in any activities, she is a positive role model to have in our school. She is dedicated to her studies, school, and work. She always has a friendly smile on her face and a positive attitude!” “I think Kelsey is very deserving of student of the month.” “Kelsey is such a hard worker and a very positive force in my class!” “I believe Kelsey is very worthy of being named Student of the Month. She is hard working, polite, cheery, and very involved inside and outside of school. When you look at everything she's involved in, it's pretty amazing! What a great role model for her fellow students.” “I think Kelsey would be an excellent candidate for student of the month! She works very hard in everything that she does, whether that be school, extracurriculars, or work outside of school. She is very involved in multiple sports, sometimes even in the same season, she works multiple jobs including an internship as a CNA, and she manages to keep up all of her grades and school work in the meantime. Kelsey is very driven, determined, and dedicated! She will be great at anything she does!” Kelsey’s future plans include attending Nursing school; she’s considering Methodist College of Nursing. She’s thinking about becoming a pediatric oncology or labor and delivery nurse or maybe specialize in anesthesiology. Who doesn’t love Christmas cookies!! These cookies are fun to make and decorate during the holidays or for any special occasion. You can use specific cookie cutters to go along with the holiday coming up. Here’s a recipe for the Cinnamon Holiday Cookie Pops, feel free to make them for your family this Christmas! Recipe from www.mccormick.com.
Ingredients:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Insert lollipop sticks into each cookie. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. For the Royal Icing, beat confectioners’ sugar, water, meringue powder and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. For stand mixer, beat on low speed 7 to 10 minutes. For hand mixer, beat on high speed 10 to 12 minutes. Divide icing into small bowls. Tint with desired food colors. Spread or pipe icing onto cookies. |
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