Lincoln Junior Woman's Club trivia night, Humane Society 'Paws with Claus,' Holy Family moves Mass, Samantha Nichols and Mount Pulaski High honor roll

By Mike Fak

[November 03, 2010]  The Lincoln Junior Woman's Club will host a trivia night Friday, Nov. 5, at the Lincoln Woman's Club, 230 N. McLean St. in Lincoln. Teams of eight people will play 10 rounds of 10 questions each. Cost is $10 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Snacks and drinks will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring food and nonalcoholic drinks.

The Lincoln Junior Woman's Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Funds raised support various local charities, programs and scholarships. To sign up for the trivia night or to learn more about the Junior Woman's Club, e-mail [e-mail] or call 217-341-9275.

---

The Humane Society of Logan County will have Santa Claus in town at Big R in Heritage Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be available for portraits with your pets and children. Portraits are $10 and will be available for pickup on Saturday, Nov. 13.

---

Due to the boiler being out at Holy Family Church, all Masses will be conducted at Carroll Catholic School until further notice.

 

---

Samantha Nichols has been named October Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School. Samantha is the daughter of Michael and Julie Nichols of Mount Pulaski. 

During her high school years, Samantha has been active in numerous activities, including FFA, yearbook, Science Olympiad, Drama Club, Scholastic Bowl, and Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering. She has held leadership positions in many organizations as well: co-president of National Honor Society, secretary of Spanish Club, vice president of Spirit Squad, treasurer of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, and vice president of the senior class.

Samantha is also an athlete, competing on the award-winning Lady Toppers volleyball team and on the track team. 

In the community Samantha has participated in Community Day with the Mount Pulaski Christian Church youth group. She has also volunteered for flood cleanup in Kentucky, participated in a work camp in Boston and served as a volunteer at Refuge Ranch, an equine rescue ranch that helps both horses and underprivileged children. She has also visited an inner-city mission to help feed the homeless and play with the children there. 

Academically, Samantha is an outstanding student. She plans to attend Lincoln Christian University, where she will continue to play volleyball. 

The Senior-of-the-Month program is co-sponsored by Johnson's Food Center and Mount Pulaski Pharmacy. Monthly winners receive $100 savings bonds and are eligible to compete for the $1,000 Senior-of-the-Month award. 

---

Mount Pulaski High School honor roll
First quarter, 2010-2011

Seniors

Straight-A honor roll: Hannah Allen, Ethan Cline, Olivia Griesheim, Brooke Merold, Samantha Nichols

High honors (3.80 and above): Chase Aylesworth, Haley Bowles, Patrick Bree, Haley Casper, Brooklyn Collier, Alec Murphy, Zachary Raineri

Honors (3.50-3.79): Ryan Ely, Megan Griesheim, Andrea Hanna, Byron Holmes, Lillian Koehl, Jared Maxheimer, Christopher Smith

Honorable mention (3.00-3.49): Quentin Cole Awe, Cole Beckers, Micah Caldwell, Calvin Faith, Clayton Hamilton, Ashley Hathaway, Mitchell Holmes, Cory Malone, Bree Selenik, Paul Stoltzenburg, Cory Titus, Lorah Volle, Karilyn Walsh, William Wernsing

Juniors

Straight-A honor roll: Mark Foley, Carly Powell

High honors (3.80 and above): Alexandra Conley, Samantha Fanning, Allison Haley, Audrey Maske, Justin White

Honors (3.50-3.79): Ryan Amidon, Katey Bobell, Joel Davis, Marlea Elias, Jeremy Henrichsmeyer, Jacob Litterly, Kyle Przykopanski, Matthew Southerlan, Grace Tierney

Honorable mention (3.00-3.49): Whitney Clayton, Hillary Fielden, Kelsey Griesheim, Andrew Houser, Taylor Lowe, Brooke Lydick, Jonathan Oberreiter, Taylor Schahl, Christopher Wernsing

Sophomores

Straight-A honor roll: Rachel Allen, Sylvia Klumpp, Elyse McCormick

High honors (3.80 and above): Jessica Awe, Rachel Durchholz, Timothy Koehler, Zackary Ladson, Alexa Meister, Hannah Skaggs, Trenton Trump

Honors (3.50-3.79): Auston Constant, Janson Cooper, Caleb Coppinger, Shanyn Gibbs, Allison Hickey, Cole Huff, Jessica Raineri, Jacob Stoll

Honorable mention (3.00-3.49): Nataliya Aleshchenko, Taylor Anderson, Scott Clampet, Tanner Clementz, Holly Elias, Edward Griesheim, Jacob Hahn, Breanna Howe, Emily Johnston, Shawn Knauer, Tyler Litterly, Schentel Maiers, Bryan McCawley, Alexandra Sanchez, Kendra Willoughby

Freshmen

Straight-A honor roll: Chun Yin Michael Ho, Cady Lowery, Jordan Luczaj, Aaron Stewart, Jordan Taylor

High honors (3.80 and above): Marissa Mattingly, Emma Stewart

Honors (3.50-3.79): Stephanie Bailey, Derek Baunach, Madison Chandler, Madison Haley, Brady Thomas

Honorable mention (3.00-3.49): Jana Adams, Hannah Boward, Zachary Fanning, Marcus Hoock, Kiersten Meagher, Chelsea Siembida, Owen Tschantz, Maxwell Van Rheeden

---

Got a good piece of news, information or something that we can all brag about? If you do, e-mail Mike and let us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission, whether we use it or not, will get your name in the Close Up grab bag. At the end of the month we will draw a name and someone will get $25 just for dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be happy to donate your winnings to the organization of your choice.

You can contact Mike at [e-mail].

[MIKE FAK]

Archived columns