Posts Tagged ‘Waterloo High School’
WHS speech team advances 3 to state
The Waterloo High School speech team continued one of its best seasons in school history by placing fifth at the IHSA Belleville West Sectional on Feb. 10. WHS advanced three…
Read More‘Idea Jam’ slated for Jan. 3
Hecker native Dr. Birton Cowden, University of Massachusettes director of new venture development, is returning to Monroe County for another session of sharing ideas about new business and economic development.…
Read MoreSchwartz is state cross country champion
Waterloo High School junior Jenna Schwartz completed an amazing cross country season with a first place finish at the IHSA Class 2A state meet in Peoria on Saturday. Schwartz, who placed…
Read MoreOn to Peoria: WHS cross country makes state
For the first time in school history, the Waterloo High School cross country program will send both girls and boys teams to the IHSA Class 2A state meet in Peoria…
Read MoreKelly is senior softball hall of famer
Cyndi Kelly was inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame on Sept. 21. She was presented a plaque during a ceremony that took place in Dalton, Ga. Kelly,…
Read MoreBulldogs win at Carbondale, 25-19
Following two tough home losses to open the season, the Waterloo High School football team finally found the winning formula on the road Friday at Carbondale, winning 25-19. The Bulldogs…
Read MoreTeaching in India a life-changer for Mehrtens
Along with cutting through American and Indian stereotypes, Heather Mehrtens’ recent teaching experience in New Dehli helped her enjoy the most interesting facets of a foreign culture. Mehrtens, 29, faced…
Read MoreBroskes continue cause of serving animals
When her boys were both little, Angie Broske of Waterloo recalls bringing them in to volunteer at Helping Strays. “I wanted to get (them) thinking about doing things for others,”…
Read MoreSchool board talks tennis courts, teachers contract
After years of weighing repair options, cost variations and public input, the Waterloo School Board said Monday night it may have found a solution for keeping the former Waterloo High…
Read MoreWHS boys track has strong showing at state
The Waterloo High School boys track team brought home some hardware from Saturday’s IHSA state track meet at Eastern Illinois University. Sophomore wheelchair racer Donovan McBride broke his own state…
Read MoreCountry concert to benefit HNS
Bob Lohman of Waterloo is excited to tap into the spirit of generosity that has emboldened this community to do so much for others. Lohman, 44, moved to Waterloo in…
Read MoreHoopsters hoping to survive and advance
The Columbia, Gibault and Valmeyer high school boys basketball teams each posted home wins Friday night, while Waterloo dropped an overtime heartbreaker as regional play looms. The Eagles improved to…
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