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Biology – Mrs. Schnyders’ Biology classes used the day before Christmas vacation to combine a biology experiment with a little holiday cheer.  The students completed a Christmas cookie activity to reinforce the structure and function of a cell.  Students created “Cell Christmas Cookies” by decorating their “cell” cookie with cytoplasm (frosting), a plasma membrane (licorice rope), and other candies that represented the various important organelles in a cell.  The activity was very enjoyable and tasty for the students, while providing an excellent way for the students to understand the various parts of a cell.  

Chemistry – Chemistry students were recently given a flask of “sludge” and had to determine the liquids and solids in the flask along with their properties.  Students were responsible for separating and finding the density, moles, and % composition by mass for each of the substances in the “sludge”.  This lab served as a great review for the students’ semester exam.  Kudos to Mr. Versluys for a great experiment!

Biology – Biology students, under the direction of Mrs. Schnyders, completed an “Egg Osmosis” lab by first removing the egg shells through a chemical reaction with vinegar.   Students then placed the “naked eggs” into hypotonic and hypertonic solutions and documented their observations as osmosis took place.

Geometry – Students in Geometry class with Mrs. Tickel created “geometry boxes”.  Students needed to represent each chapter and the key ideas/vocabulary words/topics that were covered in those chapters with definitions or pictures.  Each face of the box represented a chapter.  The assignment was a great review and creative way for students to celebrate their first semester geometry learning.

Senior Seminar – Each senior at Yorkville Christian High School spends a semester researching a topic of their choice in preparation for “Senior Seminars”.  Each student puts together research about their topic over an entire semester, and then gives a major presentation before a panel consisting of faculty members, school board members, and other distinguished members of the community.  The students are graded based on a variety of different skills including research skills, oral presentation skills, and the overall effectiveness of their argument of the topic they chose. Students dress professionally for the presentations, and are given 30 minutes to make their presentation. It is a great way to prepare them for college and life after high school.  There were a variety of topics this semester including “Capitalism and Well-Being”; “Traumatic Brain Injuries in Athletes”; “The Overtraining of Young Athletes”; “Deforestation of the Amazon”; “The Benefits of Legal Immigration”; and “Capitalism vs. Socialism.”  The students did an excellent job!  Special thanks to Mrs. Kim Long for all of her work with the students.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN STANDARDIZED TESTING

As a school, it is our desire to strive towards continuous academic excellence.  We are blessed to have faculty and staff who are committed to this taking place daily in their classrooms.  In addition to this, we believe that collecting academic data is an important step in this process.  Data collected from school-wide assessments provide us as a faculty and staff with baseline information that is useful in both our academic programming, school improvement goals and instructional excellence.

In order to start this process, Yorkville Christian High School students spent the morning of Tuesday, January 18, participating in various standardized tests.  Students in grades 8-11 took the PreACT Assessment.  This is research driven assessment that is also beneficial for students in their preparations for taking the ACT during their high school experience.  It assessed our students in four main content areas:  English, Math, Reading, and Science.  We look forward to receiving the results of these assessments, so we can continue to improve the educational experiences our students receive, as we prepare them for God’s plan for their lives. 

Physical Education – Mr. Veliz presented a “Flickerball” unit to his physical education classes during the month of January.  Flickerball is an exciting game that challenges students to use several different motor skills.  Tires are used for goals and each tire is under a basketball hoop.  Students played with a football and advanced the ball vertically up the basketball court, and then tried to throw the football through the goal (tire).  If a student threw the ball through the tire inside the 3-point line of the basketball court, it counted as one point.  If a student threw the football through the tire from beyond the 3-point line, it counted as two points.  Pictured below are the winners from each class period.  

MUSTANGS IN THE COMMUNITY

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BODY ENJOYS CHRISTMAS MOVIE

On Friday, December 17, the last day before Christmas vacation, the entire student body of Yorkville Christian High School gathered in The Canyon during homeroom and lunch to watch the movie “Home Alone” together.  The Yorkville Christian High School Student Council planned the event, which also included free popcorn for the entire student body.  It was a great way to wrap up the 2021 school year, and allow the students to enjoy an activity together before the break.  Special thanks to Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Wiesbrook, the Student Council sponsors, for organizing the event.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL PROGRAM HOSTS ALUMNI NIGHT

On Wednesday, December 22, the Yorkville Christian High School Mustangs hosted Earlville High School for a basketball game.  In addition to the game, the boys basketball program hosted a “Mustang Alumni Basketball Night”.  All former Mustang basketball players were invited back to enjoy the night’s festivities.  The evening consisted of each alum receiving an alumni basketball t-shirt; being a part of the pregame activities; taking part in the team introductions; a special halftime ceremony where a capsule of each alum’s accomplishments in a Mustang uniform was read; and a pizza party following the game for all alumni, current players, and coaches.  It was a fantastic evening, and definitely something Coach Sovern and the program plans on continuing each year.  The evening ended on a high note with a Mustang victory!

COACH SOVERN ACHIEVES MILESTONE WIN

On Wednesday, December 22, Yorkville Christian High School basketball coach, Aaron Sovern, achieved a milestone win against Earlville in “The Canyon”.  The win marked the 100^th win of Coach Sovern’s career at Yorkville Christian.  The accomplishment was a remarkable one for such a young program.  Coach Sovern has literally built the Mustang program from the ground up. The Mustangs were not even an IHSA program until the 2016-2017 season.  In a very short time, Coach Sovern has built the program into a state powerhouse.  The program already has an Elite 8 appearance, two Regional Championships, and a sectional championship, along with several tournament championships.  The team finished the 2020-2021 campaign ranked as the #1 team in the state of IL for Class 1A, and this year’s team is also ranked as the #1 team in the state.  Coach Sovern has achieved this success, while playing one of the toughest schedules in the state.  He has consistently played larger, quality schools on the state level, but also the national level, traveling around the country to participate in top notch shootouts and tournaments.  In addition to all the success on the court, Coach Sovern has had a tremendous impact on so many lives off the court.  He is an excellent Christian mentor to his players, and pushes them on and off the court to carry out the plan God has for each of his players after their time at Yorkville Christian High School.  It was such an honor for many of his alumni players to be able to attend the game where Coach Sovern picked up his 100^th win, so they could share the impact he has had on each of their lives.  Congratulations Coach Sovern!  May God continue to bless your coaching career and mission work for years to come!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PROGRAM CONTINUES SUCCESSFUL SEASON!

Over the Christmas break, the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team participated in the very competitive quad meet at Washington High School on Thursday, December 23. The Mustangs battled some of the top teams in the state and did a great job! The Mustangs lost 45-27 to Lockport, who is ranked #3 in 3A and #42 nationally. The Mustangs lost 43-27 to 2A #2 ranked Washington, and defeated the #9 ranked team in 2A, Rock Island, by a score of 46-28! Great job Mustangs!

LADY MUSTANGS PARTICIPATE IN EARLVILLE CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

The Lady Mustang basketball team participated in the Earlville Christmas Tournament from December 27 through December 29.  The girls advanced to the consolation championship game of the tournament before falling to Grant Park High School by a score of 52-42.  The team was very competitive in all of their games and continued to show great improvement as the season progresses.  Special congratulations to senior guard, Felicity Allgood, who was named to the All-Tournament Team.  Congratulations Felicity!

MUSTANG JV BASKETBALL TEAM FINISHES SECOND AT PLANO

The Yorkville Christian High School Junior Varsity basketball team competed at the Plano Christmas Tournament from December 27-30.  The team played four games during the span of the tournament and won its first three games advancing to the championship game on Thursday night.  The team defeated Mendota High School in the first round by a score of 51-24; Ottawa High School in round two by a score of 47-40; and Northridge Prep High School by a score of 48-42 to advance to the championship game.  The team battled in the championship game, but ended up finishing second in the very prestigious tournament.  Great job Mustangs!  Special congratulations to sophomores, Jory Boley and Kaevian Johnson, for being named to the All-Tournament Team. Special thanks to the JV coaches, Doc Schutt and Coach Carter for coaching the team.  Great job Mustangs!

MUSTANG WRESTLING PROGRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE FLAVIN INVITATIONAL

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team had quite a Christmas vacation! After a strong showing in the Washington Invitational, the team competed in the Flavin Invitational the last week of December. This tournament consisted of 2A and 3A schools (two of the schools, DeKalb and Lockport, were nationally ranked). There was also a national power from TN, and a couple strong teams from WI. Yorkville Christian was the only 1A team in the tournament! The Mustangs went 4-2 overall during the 2-day event. Here were the results from the two days:

Yorkville Christian 48 — #16 2A Sycamore 25

Yorkville Christian 22 — #5 3A Marist 45

Yorkville Christian 50 — Oswego 21

Yorkville Christian 55 — Minooka 19

Yorkville Christian 56 — Pewaukee, WI 18

Yorkville Christian 17 — #3 3A Lockport 45

The Mustangs finished 10^th overall out of 26 teams.  This was a huge event for the Mustangs and really put the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling program on the map!  Great job Mustangs!

MUSTANG WRESTLERS COMPETE IN MARTY WILLIAMS INVITE

Congratulations to the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team for finishing 3rd overall at the Mahomet-Seymour Tournament on January 15. Here is a breakdown of how each wrestler did in his/her respective weight class.

106- Aiden Larsen 2nd

113- Brooklyn Sheaffer 11th

120- Isaac Bourge 2nd

126- Grason Johnson 6th

132- Noah Dial — Champion for his weight class

132- Ty Lombardo 14th

138- Braulio Flores 9th

152- Drew Torza 3rd

160- Tyler Martinez — Champion for his weight class

170- Jack Gillen 2nd

182- Jackson Mehochko 7th

195- Chris Durbin 8th

HWT- Michael Esquivel 5^th

It was an overall team effort from everyone!  GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!

SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN SENIOR DAY

On Tuesday, January 18, Yorkville Christian High School held school wide testing for our underclassmen, while our seniors participated in a day of fun activities.  They started with a fantastic breakfast and some games in the chapel.  At 9:00 am, the seniors departed for Main Event in Warrenville for a series of fun activities including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, gravity course, and a pizza lunch.  The seniors had an outstanding time.  Special thanks to Mrs. Stewart for coordinating the entire day, and to the chaperones who volunteered their time to make the day a success. 

 

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM CELEBRATES SENIOR NIGHT

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team hosted Newman Catholic High School on Tuesday, January 18.  The night was a special night, because the program honored the three seniors on the team as part of Senior Night.  The three seniors are Braulio Flores, Isaac Bourge, and Michael Esquivel. It is hard to put into words what these young men have meant to the wrestling program. They are a huge reason for the success the program has had, and this was on display again on this particular night, as Braulio Flores and Michael Esquivel both recorded 1st round pins, and Isaac Bourge provided a 3-2 victory over the #2 ranked wrestler in state at 120 pounds. Other victories included Aiden Larsen (113 pounds), Noah Dial (132 pounds), Drew Torza (152 pounds), Tyler Martinez (160 pounds), Jackson Gillen (170 pounds) and Jackson Mehochko (182 pounds). All of this led to a convincing win over Newman Catholic High School by a score of 65-6. The JV wrestlers also went undefeated as Tristan Gleason, Ty Lombardo, and Xander Oliver recorded wins. Great job Mustangs and may God continue to bless these seniors, as they carry out the next phase of God’s plan for their lives. #AlwaysaMustang

VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM CONTINUES TO BATTLE THROUGH GRUELING SCHEDULE AND SCHUTT RECORDS 2000^TH POINT

After competing in the Plano Christmas Classic, the boys’ basketball team started the new year with more of the same – games against some of the top teams in the country and the state.  In early January, the team traveled to the prestigious Highland Basketball Shootout and played Chaminade out of Missouri.  After suffering a tough loss at this shootout, the team responded well with a big win over the #1 team in 2A, Chicago Orr by a score of 81-72.  There was no rest for the weary, as the boys then played Glenbrook South, the #3 team in 4A, and lost a very competitive game by a score of 63-58. Despite a couple of tough losses, the team was ranked #22 in the Chicago Sun-Times Super 25 based on the quality of wins they had and the extremely tough schedule they played.  On January 19, the team played Glenbrook North High School at home.  Yorkville Christian hosted a few special guests as Duke University coaches, Coach Scheyer and Coach Jefferson, attended the game to watch Yorkville Christian guard, Jaden Schutt, play in person.  It was a tight game, but unfortunately, the Mustangs lost by a score of 85-73.  The Mustangs continued their busy schedule with a 94-20 victory on Friday, January 21, over Urban Prep.  There again was no rest for the Mustangs, as they played in the “When Sides Collide” shootout on Saturday, January 22, against state ranked New Trier.  Again, the Mustangs battled but lost by a score of 71-55.  There was some good news during that game, as Jaden Schutt eclipsed the 2,000 points scored mark for his career.  This was an incredible accomplishment.  The Mustangs continue their very difficult schedule with upcoming games against state ranked Kenwood in the Orr Shootout, and games against Peoria Notre Dame and St. Ignatius, as both teams are also ranked.  The Mustangs continue to battle and are preparing for the state tournament and a run at a state championship!  Good luck to the team, as they prepare for the stretch run!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL ENJOYS NEW STUDENT LOUNGE AREA

Yorkville Christian High School recently received a wonderful donation of some student lounge furniture, and a student lounge area was created in the atrium of the school.  It is a beautiful space where students can enjoy some social time before or after school.  A special thanks to the anonymous donor who donated the furniture items to the school.  It is an area that our students will be able to enjoy for years to come.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN MUSTANGS DEFEAT 4A POWERHOUSE AT ORR SHOOTOUT

On Saturday, January 29, the Yorkville Christian Mustangs basketball team played 4A powerhouse, Kenwood Academy, at the Orr Shootout at Orr High School on the West side of Chicago.  It was a great game, and the Mustangs defeated Orr by a score of 75-68.  The Mustangs were led in scoring by Jaden Schutt, who finished with 30 points.  This was a tremendous win for the basketball program!  Great job 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

• February 10, 2022 – Mustang Shadow Day
• February 17, 2022 – Fine Arts Shadow Day
• February 21, 2022 – NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day
• February 24, 2022 – Agriculture Shadow Day
• 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 Winter Sports Programs:

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

Wrestling

Rodeo