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Harlem UD 122 honors student artwork, girls flag football regional champions and community volunteers
Summary
The Harlem Consolidated School District #122 board recognized a student artist and the Harlem High School girls flag football team’s regional title, and thanked community partners including Huskies of the Valley and the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation; Jason Blume reported the Touch A Truck event drew more than 4,000 attendees.
The Harlem Consolidated School District #122 Board of Education used part of its Oct. 27 meeting to recognize students, coaches and community partners for contributions to school life and community events.
Marshall, a fourth-grade student at Machesney, was honored for an artwork created in third grade that school art teachers selected for display in the hallway gallery at the Harlem Administration Center. The board noted students may take selected pieces at graduation or leave them in the gallery.
The board also recognized the Harlem High School girls flag football team as regional champions. Coach Dobson thanked the board for supporting the sport and acknowledged his coaching staff; several team members described the opportunity and the program’s impact on their lives.
On behalf of Dr. Bois, the board recognized Ken Westbrook of Huskies of the Valley for volunteer support at homecoming and other events. Representatives Jackie Daniels, Patti Mills, Christy Saunders and Tracy Thompson described activities of the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation, which assists young adults ages 18–24 who do not meet the eligibility age for Make-A-Wish, and noted participation in a 5K walk.
Jason Blume relayed Board member Diana Johnson’s report on the Touch A Truck event, saying more than 4,000 people attended; the board thanked the village organizers, bus driver Beverly and corporate partners such as Hennig Corporation for support.
These recognitions were presented as part of the meeting’s awards and recognitions segment.
