On Thursday, February 10, Yorkville Christian High School hosted a Mustang Shadow Day.  15 shadow guests representing 11 different schools spent the day at Yorkville Christian High School.  The shadows visited various classes, attended chapel, enjoyed a catered lunch with a question-and-answer session on a variety of topics, participated in Sports Performance Hour, and received a goodie bag at the end of the day.  It was wonderful to be able to host so many students from such a variety of schools, and to share with them what makes Yorkville Christian High School distinctive!  Here are some photos from the various activities throughout the day.

Students participating in a “Precipitate Lab” in Chemistry class.

Students creating pasta skeletons in Agricultural Science class.  Students had to create a skeleton out of pasta of a particular animal and then identify each part.

Students in Physical Science class separated heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures in a lab.

Shadow guests attended our weekly chapel.

Shadow guests enjoyed a special lunch with a question-and-answer session with our Yorkville Christian High School principal, Mr. Sovern.

Shadow guests made their own ice cream in Intro to Agriculture class.

Shadow students participated in a special Sports Performance session with Dr. and CJ Schutt.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS FFA WEEK AND AGRICULTURE SHADOW DAY

Yorkville Christian High School hosted National Future Farmers of America Week from February 21-25.  The week consisted of several fun activities and was organized by the Yorkville Christian High School FFA Officers, under the direction of Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Wiesbrook.  Each day had a different theme and separate activities.  

Tuesday, February 22, was Ag Business Day.  Students were asked to dress in their best business casual clothes.  During homeroom, a series of games were played including a marshmallow toss, a pie eating contest, and an egg toss.

Wednesday, February 23, was “Western Wednesday”.  Students were encouraged to wear their best country apparel.  Agriculture students had the opportunity to participate in Gladiator Archery, hosted by Mrs. Tammi Schleining.  

Thursday, February 24, was “Throwback Thursday” and Agriculture Heritage Day.  The Yorkville Christian High School FFA hosted the annual school-wide Farm Fresh Breakfast during 1^st and 2^nd periods.

Friday, February 25, was “American Pride Day” where students were encouraged to deck themselves out in red, white, and blue apparel.  The Yorkville Christian High School FFA hosted the 2^nd Annual FFA Week Dodgeball Tournament.  

The Yorkville Christian High School community is so blessed to have such a vibrant agriculture program, and we thank our student body and parents for your support of our program.  Special thanks to Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Wiesbrook for all of their efforts with our agriculture classes, FFA chapter, and rodeo team.

Here are some photos from the very exciting week.

A special thanks to Gladiator Archery for joining us on Wednesday and allowing our Ag students to participate in an archery lesson.

Is your student interested in shadowing for a day at Yorkville Christian High School?  If so, just complete the registration form at this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/shadow-day/

CLASSROOM CORNER

Geometry – Geometry students recently created their own logos as a way to reinforce the concepts they learned about symmetry.  The students could design a logo that pertained to a particular personal interest for each of them.  It was a great project to reinforce symmetry, and the students were extremely creative!  Kudos to Mrs. Tickel and her students for the great work!

Honors Introduction to Coaching – Mr. Sovern’s Honors Introduction to Coaching class recently had each student teach a technical skill.  The skills taught could be anything that was of interest to each student, and included such things as the proper way to field a ground ball in baseball, proper mechanics for pitching a baseball, proper technique for shooting a free throw, how to properly kick a soccer ball, and how to perform a wrestling move just to name a few.  It was a great exercise to teach students how to take a skill that they understand and be able to coach someone else to carry out the skill properly.  The students did a great job!

Chemistry – The Chemistry students, under the direction of Mr. Fred Versluys, recently completed a Precipitate Lab.  Students combined seven different chemical solutions to determine which ones formed a precipitate.  Students then determined by mass how much precipitate formed from previous learning.  Here are some photos of the students at work.

Biology – Biology students are diving into the various systems of the body, and are currently studying the Integumentary System (the skin).  Students viewed various tissue types under the microscope and began creating an “owner’s manual for the skin” in which they will include the structure and function of the skin as well as how to properly care for one’s skin.  Mrs. Schnyders was very happy with the work of the students during this unit, and the assessments the students completed at the end of the unit.

Algebra 2  — Algebra 2 classes used their knowledge of analyzing polynomials to design their own creative roller coaster.  They named them and then analyzed the domain, range, intervals of increasing and decreasing, intervals of positive and negatives, and maximums and minimums of their graphs.  The students enjoyed incorporating their knowledge of the subject with their creative talents.  Thank you to Mrs. Tickel for a great lesson and activity!

MUSTANGS IN THE COMMUNITY

LADY MUSTANGS ENJOY SENIOR NIGHT

On Monday, January 31, the Lady Mustangs basketball team took on Schaumburg Christian at home.  The night was a special night for the program, as for the first time in program history, the team honored the lone senior on the team, Felicity Allgood.  Felicity has been the leading scorer for the team this year, and was named to the All-Tournament teams at the Reed-Custer Thanksgiving tournament and the Earlville Christmas Classic.  She has averaged just over 13 points per game for the Lady Mustangs.  The game did not disappoint, other than the final score, as the Lady Mustangs battled all night, before losing in overtime 71-67.  Felicity recorded a double/double on Senior Night, with 23 points and 10 rebounds.  Also contributing were Danielle Bulson, with 26 points and 7 assists, and Grace Allgood with 11 points.  Hailey Fallon led the Lady Mustangs with 12 rebounds.  As much as the girls wanted to get the win on Senior Night, it still was a great night, as the future of the program looks very bright.  Special thanks to the Pink Elite Basketball Club, as many of their players came out to support the Lady Mustangs.  Best of luck to Felicity, as she attends Waubonsee Community College next year with plans to major in Nursing and play softball.  May God continue to mark out His plan for her life.  

HERFF JONES VISITS YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

On Tuesday, February 1, a representative from Herff Jones visited Yorkville Christian High School to show students several samples of class rings.  Herff Jones is located in DeKalb, IL, and they created a line of special class ring designs that were exclusive to Yorkville Christian High School.  We want to thank Herff Jones for coming out and sharing this great opportunity with our students.  

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION OF COLLEGE PREP MATERIALS FOR STUDENT LONGE

The Yorkville Christian High School Student Lounge area recently received a wonderful donation of college materials for students to use including several college guides books; books to help with the standardized testing; guides to earning academic and athletic scholarships; and information on private colleges.  A special thanks to Mr. John Pethokoukis for this generous donation and excellent resource for our students.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM CAPTURES REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Yorkville Christian Mustang wrestling team won the Class 1A Seneca Regional on Saturday, February 5, knocking off perennial powerhouse, Coal City, to capture the title.  The Mustangs sent seven wrestlers to the finals and four to the 3^rd place match to determine who would qualify for the Coal City sectional.  The top three at regionals advance.  Yorkville Christian went a perfect 7 for 7 in the finals matches to crown seven weight class champions, and they won two of the four 3^rd place matches to send a total of nine wrestlers to sectionals.

The Mustangs had champions in Aiden Larsen (106), Isaac Bourge (120), Grason Johnson (126), Noah Dial (132), Tyler Martinez (160), Jackson Gillen (170), and Michael Esquivel (285).  Braulio Flores and Drew Torza snagged third places to move on to the sectional and a chance at a trip to the IHSA state!  A 2-day sectional was held in Coal City the week of February 7 to determine who makes it to the IHSA Individual Championships in Champaign.  The regional win for the team sets the stage for the Mustangs to wrestle in the team sectional for a chance to qualify for team state and make a run at a team state championship as well.  GREAT JOB MUSTANGS and a special thanks to our head coach, Mike Vester, and his assistant coaches for all of their hard work and dedication to the team.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN STUDENTS PLAY BINGO WITH OPEN DOOR POLICY RESIDENTS

Some of the members of the Yorkville Christian High School senior class have been working as pen pals with residents at Open Door Rehab Center in Sandwich throughout the year.  The students have been writing letters back and forth with the residents for several months.  Our Yorkville Christian High School students really wanted to get the opportunity to meet with their pen pals from Open Door in person, but do to COVID restrictions, that was not possible.  However, on Friday, February 11, teacher, Mrs. Liz Sovern, found a way, as she arranged a “virtual party”.  Our Yorkville Christian seniors played several rounds of virtual bingo with the residents via Zoom, and were able to meet their pen pals and introduce themselves to the people they have been corresponding with via their letters.  It was a great time of fellowship, and a very rewarding experience for all those involved!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL HOSTS VALENTINE’S DAY MIXER

On Wednesday, February 16, the Yorkville Christian High School Student Council hosted a Valentine’s Day Mixer at the school from 3:30-5:30 pm.  The event consisted of karaoke, food, and fun games for the students to enjoy. After the mixer, the students were able to stay for the last home basketball game of the regular season and senior night for the varsity.  It was a great afternoon and evening of fun and fellowship!  Thank you to Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Wiesbrook for their efforts planning and organizing the event.

 

LADY MUSTANGS WIN FIRST REGIONAL GAME IN SCHOOL HISTORY!

On Saturday, February 12, the Lady Mustangs basketball team won the first ever regional game in school history by a score of 59-10 over College Prep of America.  It was a total team effort by the girls.  The Lady Mustangs were led by senior, Felicity Allgood, who scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 blocked shots.  Freshman, Danielle Bulson, scored 22 points and had 7 steals.  Hailey Fallon hauled down 10 rebounds.   The girls advanced to the regional finals which will be held at Walther Academy, as the team will play the #1 seed Hinckley Big Rock.  GOOD LUCK GIRLS!

WRESTLING TEAM SENDS 10 TO STATE FINALS

During the weekend of February 11 and 12, the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team participated in the sectional wrestling meets and made school history.  The boys team competed in the Coal City sectional finals, while Brooklyn Sheaffer participated in the Naperville Central sectional.  The Mustangs had an incredibly successful weekend, as the team had nine boys qualify for the individual state finals in Champaign, and Brooklyn also qualified for state, while finishing 4^th at sectionals.  Here is a list of the boys and the places they finished, as they qualified for the state finals.

Aiden Larsen – 1^st place

Isaac Bourge – 2^nd place

Grason Johnson – 2^nd place

Noah Dial – 1^st place

Braulio Flores – 4^th place

Drew Torza – 3^rd place

Tyler Martinez – 1^st place

Jack Gillen – 1^st place

Michael Esquivel – 2^nd place

The team will compete at the state individual finals the weekend of February 18-19.

PEP RALLY HELD FOR WRESTLING TEAM

On Wednesday, February 16, Yorkville Christian High School held a pep rally at the end of the day to send off the Mustangs wrestling program, as nine members of the team headed to the individual state wrestling finals at the University of Illinois in Champaign.  Congratulations to Coach Vester and the team on this amazing accomplishment!  

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM HAS HISTORIC WEEKEND IN CHAMPAIGN

The Yorkville Christian High School Mustangs wrestling program participated in the state individual finals the weekend of February 17-19 at the University of Illinois-Champaign.  The Mustangs sent nine individuals to the state finals.  After a busy weekend, five wrestlers from Yorkville Christian placed in the top 6 in state in their weight classes.  The Mustangs were led by the first state champion in school history, Jack Gillen, at 170 pounds.  Isaac Bourge finished 2^nd in state in the 120-pound weight class.  Tyler Martinez (160 pounds) and Mike Esquivel (285 pounds) both finished 3^rd in the state.  Aiden Larsen finished in 5^th place in the 106-pound weight class.  It was an incredible weekend for the program and Coach Vester.  Our high school and school community are so proud of the wrestlers and their accomplishments!  GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANGS’ BASKETBALL TEAM HOSTS SENIOR NIGHT

On Wednesday, February 16, the Yorkville Christian High School basketball team hosted senior night against South Beloit.  It was a great honor to recognize seven senior players who contributed so much to the Mustangs program.  The seniors included Jaden Schutt, Elijah Fisher, Luke Franklin, Omarion Johnson, KJ Vasser, Tyler Burrows, and Duane Enty, Jr.  The team won the game by a score of 83-61 to conclude the regular season.  May God continue to bless these student-athletes as they carry out God’s plan for their lives after high school.  

CBS CHANNEL 2 SPORTS STOPS BY YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN FOR A STORY

CBS Channel 2 sports reporter, Matt Zahn, recently visited Yorkville Christian High School to do a story on the basketball team and their upcoming run in the state playoffs.  It was a great experience for our players, as several were interviewed for the story.  The story itself has since aired before the publication of this newsletter.  The Mustangs began their state playoff run on Saturday, February 19, with a home game against Morgan Park Academy.  The Mustangs won the game handedly by a score of 108-48.  A special thanks to Mr. Zahn for his interest in Yorkville Christian High School and our basketball program.

WRESTLING TEAM ADVANCES TO TEAM STATE FINALS IN BLOOMINGTON

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team advanced to the team state finals with a 56-21 dual win on Tuesday, February 22, against Phoenix Military Academy.  The team won by a score of 56-21 with pins from Braulio Flores, Tyler Martinez, Jackson Gillen, Chris Durbin, Jackson Mehochko, and Mike Esquivel.  Drew Torza and Noah Dial earned major decision victories and Isaac Bourge and Aiden Larsen received forfeits.  The Mustangs advanced to the state finals meet at the Grossingers Motors Arena the weekend of February 24-26.  The Mustangs were to open competition Friday night against Colfax (Ridgeview).  Good luck Mustangs!  

2022-2023 Enrollment Information for NEW Families

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL RE-ENROLLMENT DATES

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE VERY IMPORTANT DATES!

March 15, 2022 – 6:30 pm – Current Yorkville Christian 8^th graders and Freshmen Re-enrollment Night in the Chapel (this is for ALL CURRENT 8^th graders and freshmen)!

March 15, 2022 – 7:30 pm – Sophomore Re-enrollment Night in the Chapel (this is for ALL CURRENT sophomores)!

March 16, 2022 – 6:30 pm – Junior Re-enrollment Night in the Chapel (this is for ALL CURRENT juniors)!

It is EXTREMELY important that families attend these nights!  These are the nights when you will register your students for the 2022-2023 school year. PLEASE NOTE:  ALL FAMILIES WHO ATTEND THESE MEETINGS WILL RECEIVE A $250 TUITION DISCOUNT!! Any families who do not register their students on these nights for the 2022-2023 school year run the risk of facing late fees and not getting the classes of your choice for the 2022-2023 school year.  PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ATTEND THESE NIGHTS!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• March 12-13, 2022 – IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals (University of Illinois-Champaign)
• March 15, 2022 – Current 8^th Grade and Current Freshman Re-Enrollment Night at 6:30 pm
• March 15, 2022 – Current Sophomore Re-Enrollment Night at 7:30 pm
• March 16, 2022 – Current Junior Re-Enrollment Night at 6:30 pm
• March 18, 2022 – End of Third Quarter
• March 21-25, 2022 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
• March 28, 2022 – School Resumes
• April 12, 2022 – FFA Banquet
• April 15, 2022 – NO SCHOOL – Good Friday
• April 18, 2022 – NO SCHOOL – Easter Monday
• May 6, 2022 – PROM – Early Dismissal at 11:00 am
• May 20, 2022 – Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony
• May 27, 2022 – Last Day of School – Early Dismissal – 11:00 am

PLEASE NOTE:  ALL Athletic Schedules for ALL teams can be found on our website www.yorkvillechristian.com under the Athletics Tab.  Come out and support our Spring Sports Programs:

Girls Softball

Baseball

Track and Field

Proverbs 21:31 – The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.