HS Spartan Track team competed at Caldwell last night.
🏅Our Girl medalist-Shyann Bonnell, 6th in 300m LH; Daesie Dennis, 5th in 800m; Kailee Dennis, 4th in the 100mHH, 5th in the 300m LH; the 4x800m relay 3rd and the 4x400m, 5th (Kailee, Daesie, Hailee, Shyann)
This weeks 2023 Senior Class Spot light: Remington Dennis
Remington is the son of David Dennis and Windie Sharer. His activities included Band, Magic Gathering Club, Math Team, Scholars Bowl, Lion’s Club Band Camp, Football, Basketball and student elementary aide program.
INTERVIEW:
What year did you begin school at CVS?
Remington: That was back in Kindergarten.
What are your next steps?
Remington: To go into the workforce
Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to?
Reminton: I would say all my teachers, they are the people that always yelled at me to do my best..like Mr. Harber.
What is your favorite school memory?
Remington: The time when Brandy and I were really annoying Mr. Werner
What are you most excited for next?
Remington: going on our family Jamaica trip
What are your views on success?
Remington: Success to me is achieving your goals that you put forth in life.
Do you have any advice for those entering high school?
Remington: Avoid ‘Come to Jesus Meetings’ with Mr. Harber, do what he says and get your work done, don’t be too rowdy.
How strict would you say that your parents were during high school?
Remington: depends on what part, grades, pretty strict but doing activities and what not they weren’t that strict on me.
Who Was Your Favorite Teacher?
Remington: Overall, Mr. Harber, I was able to do ‘nerd’ stuff with him
What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up?
Remington: I had a lot of toys but probably hot wheels and/or legos, still today I will play with them.
What is the best advice you’ve received?
Remington: Probably to never give up no matter what kind of hardships that you are going through.
What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it?
Remington: It is hard to choose just one, overall I would go with “People So Stupid” by Tom MacDonald
Congratulations Remington!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU
This weeks 2023 Senior Class Spot light: Brooklyn Duncan
Brooklyn is the daughter of Keri Batemon and Caleb Duncan. Her activities
included Band, STUCO, Class Secretary/Treasure, student elementary aide program and our dual credit program.
INTERVIEW:
What year did you begin school at CVS?
Brooklyn: I remember it like it was yesterday, it was the 100th Day of School in kindergarten.
Do you have any college credits or certifications earned during HS?
Brooklyn: yes I have earned 10 college credits
What are your next steps?
Brooklyn: My next step is to attend WSU and get my degree in Dental Hygiene
Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to?
Brooklyn: I would have to say my Dad, he doesn’t always get the recognition he deserves. Whenever I tell him about something, he is always supportive. When I have a rough time, he’s stern and friendly and always helps me through it. He always tells me to go higher than what is expected of me.
What is your favorite school memory?
Brooklyn: I am going to get in trouble for saying this, but it was when I checked out of school to go home and eat a bowl of spaghetti OR It is whenever we were going to Manhattan at 6 in the morning and I slipped and completely fell face first into the van’s floor.
What are you most excited for next?
Brooklyn: I am excited about where life is going to take me, the adventures I am going to go on and what I will accomplish.
What are your views on success?
Brooklyn: You can’t sit around and wait for success to fall into your lap, you have to work for it.
Do you have any advice for those entering high school?
Brooklyn: Umm, it’s not as hard as people make it seem, don’t be afraid to ask for help, my biggest regret is not asking for help.
How strict would you say that your parents were during high school?
Brooklyn: Not strict at all, I knew my boundaries and as long as I did my chores and asked.
Who Was Your Favorite Teacher?
Brooklyn: My favorite teacher was second grade, Ms. Nesvarbar, she always brought this bright character into the classroom and made you want to come to school.
What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up?
Brooklyn: Lincoln Logs, my grandma always had them at her house.
What is the best advice you’ve received?
Brooklyn: I would have to say it was a text my dad just sent me yesterday, He said, “You decide your getting by fine with where you are and you just don’t advance, just don’t stop with college, go higher than what’s expected of you”.
What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it?
Brooklyn: Definitely Glamorous by Fergie
Congratulations Brooklyn!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU
Today, the integrated science class presented their lesson on the processes of fossilization to the eighth grade class. They have been working hard and the effort showed! The lesson was fun and full of activities the students created themselves. It just goes to show: when you work as a team, anything is fossil-ble!
Mr. Shockley, Mr. Wachter, and Mrs. Ross family groups went through our weekly Core lesson talking about support and how important it is to help each other out! Then we spent the last few minutes playing the Boomwhackers which have become a lot of fun for students in all grades!
4th graders experimented with static electricity today!
Notice: Chautauqua County Emergency Management will be testing the storm siren at noon
Congratulations to our Kansas Scholars Curriculum Completers!
Today they received their Kansas Board of Regents certificates! To receive this honor you must complete 4 English, 4 Math, 3 science and 3 Social Science, and 2 credits of foreign language.
We are proud of you Hayleigh and JoRey!
Congratulations to the 97th Annual Cedar Vale Lions Club Honor students for 2022-2023 school year: Renee Henderson, Shyann Bonnell, Kinlee Haden, Ricquel Shaw, Carlie Bliss, Katie Crocker, Ayden Robertson, Aiden Campbell, Keirsten Jennings and ShyAnn Squires
Thank you guest speaker, Hannah Burdette Demaree, class of 2005. Thank you Lions for a great evening.
Today April 14
JH Baseball vs Sedan at CV is CANCELED
JV Softball vs Sedan at CV is set for 4pm
Lions Club Honor Banquet by invitation only is 6:30pm - gym
Congratulations Cedar Vale HS Spartan Cheerleaders 2023-2024 Shyann, Daesie, Ricquel and Hailee!
Congratulations Cedar Vale JH Spartan Cheerleaders 2023-2024, Emmett, Ellie, Ari, Taylor & Hattie!
2nd graders snacking on their Little House on the Prairie inspired snacks; Corn bread, molasses, and mini cakes, while watching the movie after completing their reading unit.
2nd graders learning about pollination and experiencing it first hand with Cheetos (pollen) and jolly ranchers (nectar).
The fourth grade is exploring the law of conservation of energy by seeing how energy changes forms on a skate park simulator!
2023 Senior Class Spot light: JoRey Calvert, Class of 2023 Salutatorian
JoRey is the “daughter” of Barry and Freda Speer. Her activities included Volleyball, Basketball, Cheer, Yearbook, Math Team, STUCO, NHS, student elementary aide program, dual credit program.
INTERVIEW:
What year did you begin school at CVS?
JoRey: I came 7th grade.
What are your next steps?
JoRey: I am going to attend college at Cowley County Community College and get my associates degree in business and administration.
Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout?
JoRey: Mrs. Burdette because she pushed me to be my better self and didn’t give up on me.
What is your favorite school memory?
JoRey: When we all went on our 8th grade trip and went to All Star Sports and the Mall in Wichita, I liked hanging out with my classmates and getting closer to them.
What are you most excited for next?
JoRey: To meet new people and expand my horizons and to learn more.
What are your views on success?
JoRey: Success is not giving up when things get hard and to reach for your goals
Do you have any advice for those entering high school?
JoRey: Do not get behind, stay caught up on your work and make the best of High School.
How strict would you say that your parents were during high school?
JoRey: Barry and Freda have set boundaries to make sure I don’t fail but give me space
Who Was Your Favorite Teacher?
JoRey: Mrs. Massey, I love Mrs. Massey, she made me feel very welcomed, always had a smile on her face and was just so nice
What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up?
JoRey: I loved my Barbie doll and loved imagining things, I was that kid that played with my doll all the time.
What is the best advice you’ve received?
JoRey: When Mrs. Burdette said to take things one step at a time and we always have your back.
What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it?
JoRey: Bruno Mars, Grenade
Congratulations JoRey!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU
2023 Senior Class Spot light: Hayleigh Rainbolt, 2023 Valedictorian, Class President, STUCO Past President, NHS President
Hayleigh Rainbolt is the daughter of James and Jessica Rainbolt. Her activities
included Band, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, STUCO, STUCO President, Past President, NHS, student elementary aide program, shop, dual credit programs.
INTERVIEW:
What year did you begin school at CVS?
Hayleigh: Preschool
Do you have any college credits or certifications earned during HS?
Hayleigh: I have earned 56 college credits during high school!
What are your next steps?
Hayleigh: I am going to work this summer and I think I will attend WSU.
Who is someone special that you would like to give a shoutout to?
Hayleigh: Mrs. Gatewood for putting up with JoRey and I during fourth hour.
What is your favorite school memory?
Hayleigh: Probably all of the times that JoRey has ran into doors.
What are you most excited for next?
Hayleigh: Starting my life and going places
What are your views on success?
Hayleigh: Living a happy life and being successful where you work.
Do you have any advice for those entering high school?
Hayleigh: Don’t get caught up in the drama
How strict would you say that your parents were during high school?
Hayleigh: Probably really strict during my freshman and sophomore year, but I don’t think they really care too much during my Junior year or Senior year.
Who Was Your Favorite Teacher?
Hayleigh: Probably Mrs. McGee in fourth grade. We just always had fun and went on field trips.
What Was Your Favorite Toy Growing Up?
Hayleigh: Probably all of my Barbie dolls
What is the best advice you’ve received?
Hayleigh: To achieve your dreams even if no one else believes in you.
What song do you just have to sing along with when you hear it?
Hayleigh: Let’s Go Girls by Shania Twain
Congratulations Hayleigh!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU
It is that time of year when we honor our senior graduates. Each week will highlight a few seniors as they prepare for the 2023 Senior Graduation on May 20, 2023, 10:00AM Cedar Vale Schools Gymnasium. This week we honor Ms. Hayleigh Rainbolt, 2023
Valedictorian and JoRey Calvert, 2023 Salutatorian
Results from Eureka: Dante Henley 🥉in the 1600m & 3200m; Alberto Porru 5th in 100m; Conner Riley 4th in 1600m; Dario Saenz De Lacuasta 5th in 400m; Gus Shelton 🥇in Triple Jump & 5th in 300m hurdles. Girls took 4th in 4x800m.
Next up Caldwell 4/18!
Fun day of competition for the Spartans in Eureka. Tough competition, but some individual PR's and improvements. Results will be posted tomorrow!
