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Solar Eclipse 2024
By: Brayden Loose
The solar eclipse is coming our way, the school is going to do something for the 2024 solar eclipse. I’m not sure what they are going to do just yet, but on April 8th we will get a 99% eclipse.
Below is a link where you can learn more about the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse
Shiloh Chess Team Wins Chess Championships !!
Following up on a previous story, the Shiloh Chess Team took its undefetated momentum into the Metro East Chess Tournament. The Chess tournament has the top 8 teams in the area play each other in a round robin style tournament where every team has to pleay every team at least once. "Its a grueling tournanent" said Coach Sterns."Players and coaches have to really stay consistent and show alot of mental agility, unlike other playoffs that take a a day or week in between major matches we have all of our matches on the same day".
When asked how long the playoffs take Coach Sterns said. The day will start around 8-830 and the round robin tournament will go until all the teams have played each other, typically it will finish around 230 3pm depending on how long the games take." The Chess team proceeded to go undefetaed in the tournament going 7-0 defeating all challengers, Belle Valley came closest to beating Shiloh losing 9-6. "That was a close game, each team is made of 6 players and the outcome could have been different if we had lost one board in that match. I think it helped really wake the team up to see we weree playing some good teams" bsaid Coach Sterns.
Shiloh defeated Grant 15-0 to end their perfect season 11-0
Chess Team Ends Regular Season 11-0
The Shilloh Middle School Chess team has had a season to remember by going undefeeated during the regukar season. When asked Coach Sterns beemed with pride and talked about the team. "The chess players are really really good, Im so proud not just of how they have played but also the work ethic they have shown. The players are always practicing their strategies and sharing their success with each other, they really are a great example of what a team should be".
When asked whats next for the team Coach Sterns stated that they have a post season tournament on Saturday February 10th. " Our biggest challenge will be Saturdays tournament, we have to play a round robbin tournament against 7 other top teams, you never know what will happen since everybody plays everybody". When asked how long the tournament was Coach Sterns said " We will meet at the middle school at 8am, we then will go to Pontiac Jr high since they are hosting, the tournament starts at 9am a will last all day until aroun 2pm, its a tournament that not only tests your skilss but also your mental agility." "The team will be ready, Im hoping that we represent our school and town well" said Coach Sterns .
Good Luck to the Wildcats Chess team this weekend, we hope you are successful and do well!
Shiloh Volleyball 2024
2024 Jamboree Tourney
By Izzy Sanabia
Our volleyball team did great! The Shiloh girls A team got second place in the Jamboree Tournament. Amber Moore is the leader of our team with help from Lola Bossler, the team manager.
"When is your next game?" Our next volleyball game is on February 1st, 2024. After that game, we have another one on February 2nd, 2024.
"What time are the games?" The B team usually plays at 4:00 and our A team plays at 5:00.
"Where do you play?" We usually play the games either at our school or at places where our district has meetings.
"Who is on your team?" The players on our team are Adley Roehl, Summer Morthland, Lylah Dixon, Emersyn Billinglsey, Ally Siville, Avery Phillips, Brynna Toolen, Deena Leopold, Niyati Patel, Kamari Madden, Jorie Roehl, Paislee Baxter, Kaylin Mott, Aja Tolliver, and Izzy Sanabia.
I hope you can come to one of our next games!
Holiday Hopes
-M. O'Connor Dec. 19th 2022
I will tell you about what keeps people from giving up. Kids should never give up. If you fail the first time you can always try the second time.
Here are some things that can keep people from giving up, staying positive, setting goals, and pushing yourself through hard times.
First, staying positive can help with living longer. Also, positivity can help with lowering depression, lowering stress, and pain. Another reason people shouldn't give up is because it helps to keep them healthy. Staying positive can also help with reducing the risk of death and cancer. In the novel, "Out of My Mind," kids make fun of Melody's cerebral palsy but she doesn't let it bother her and stays positive.
Next, you must remember your own limits. You must remember you are doing this for a good reason. Asking for help doesn’t make you a failure. You can push yourself to do hard things. Some things are difficult but you can achieve them. In the novel, “Out of My Mind," Melody's father talks to her like she is a grown up, not a child and this really pushes her.
Third, when you set goals make sure they are specific and realistic. It takes time for change and for it to become a habit. Repeating a goal makes it stick. Roadblocks don’t mean you're a failure. Whatever you do in life, try your best and don't give up. Melody's goal was to go into a general education class and that's what she did, that was her goal and she achieved it.
Lastly, my essay talks about what keeps people from giving up. Stop caring about what others think, remember most fail because of lack of planning.True success is all about working towards meaningful goals and dreams. It does not matter how slowly
you go as long as you do not stop.
By:Montez O’Connor
December 21, 2022
Shiloh Boys Basketball knocked out in first round at state
The boys team had a rough night against the Nashville hornets in the first round of the state playoffs losing 61-18.
The Wildcats never gave up and continued to play as hard as they could against a very good Nashville hornets team.
While the wildcats lost the game the season was still viewed as a success by the players and the school. The basketball team was recogonized for a successfull season at the character education assembly on monday February 6th
Shiloh Boys Basketball Wins first Regional Championship in 2023!
Congratulations to the Shiloh Wildcats on their first ever regional championship win. They beat Lebanon 59-41 and are now advancing to the state tournament!
This is a great achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. Wishing the team the best of luck at the state level.
The Wildcats who had a regular season record of 10-10 are headed to the state tournament Friday February 3rd at at Rend Lake College at 6:00 pm in the first round against the Nashville Hornets (21-5). Principal Loepker has arranged a fan bus to go to Fridays game as well to help support the team. The bus should return around 9pm to the school.
Good Luck to the basketball team this weekend!
The History of Valentines Day
-By: L. Rosborg Feb. 22nd 2023
When most people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of letters, hearts, chocolates, and roses. But in the 5th century, it was a different story. Valentine’s Day(or Lupercalia) was a feast celebrated from February thirteenth through fifteenth in which the Romans would sacrifice a goat and a dog. People didn’t associate Valentine’s Day with love until the fifteenth and fourteenth centuries. It was associated with love because of the lovebirds of spring. On Valentine’s Day, people exchanged poems and letters with loved ones. Valentine’s Day is related to the Industrial Revolution because, in the early twentieth century, there was an increase in manufacturing, so people made Valentine’s Day products. It wasn’t till 1861 that Richard Cadbury came up with the choice of giving candy on Valentine’s Day. He packaged chocolate in heart-shaped boxes decorated with rosebuds and cupids. Although the past has already happened, it is primary to learn the history of Holidays such as Valentine’s Day.
The History of Halloween
Halloween was first invented about 2,000 years ago, it was invented in Europe. Halloween was first started by Celtic people in Europe celebrating the end of the harvest and the start of a new year in a festival called Samhain. Samhain is a place located in Ireland. Halloween was first known as the evening before All Saints Day, then All Hallows Eve, and later, Halloween. 2,000 years ago in Samhain, they celebrated Halloween by celebrating the dead with a festival on October 31st and usually features a bonfire and communication with the dead. On Halloween now we celebrate by trick or treating in costumes.
these days, we dress up in scary or non-scary costumes, go trick or treating, or just eat candy. The U.S. started trick or treating because they thought people that dressed up in costumes impersonated people from the dead, so the U.S. thought the dead should receive offerings on their behalf.
By: Amani Robison
Friday October 14th 2022.mp4September 2022 Students of the month!
Student's that won the "Respect" student of the month award!
4th Grade
Calen Steenberge
Asa Arnold
Parker Thomas
5th Grade
Raymond Winfrey
Derrick Torres
Harper Hopkins
Nadilynn Mohler
6th Grade
Brynna Toolen
Jace Shepherd
Gabe Crop
Ben Homeyer
7th Grade
Steven Willis
Kinsley Holzum
8th Grade
Joseph Boan
Vivian Streit
Grant Quayle
Congratulations Wildcats!
Ellie Bush Wins 800 Meter Race and is the newest State Champion on the Wildcats Track Team.
The Lady WIldcats Represented Shiloh Well at the State Track Meet. Ellie Bush was able to win the 800 meter State Championship with a new personal record time of 2:26.85!! Autumn Gavin finished 7th at state running a 6:04.88 and Jaleah Smith who qualified for the most events (3) she finished 13th in Long jump, 12th in High Jump, and 14th in the 100 meter dash. As a seventh grader Jaleah has an opportunity to make it back to state next season. Awesome Job Wildcats on an great track season!
Far left Adia Stalman, Middle left Jorie Rohel, Middle Right Kinsley Holzum, and Far right Claire Green
Lady Wildcats Earn 3rd place at 2022 Conference Championships
On a hot and humid day with a heat index that was 99 degrees the Lady Wildcats scratched and clawed there way to a 3rd place finish at the conference championships!!
The lady's earned personal bests in shot put discus long jump as well in 800, 1600, and relay races.
Awesome job ladies!
Shiloh 2022 Track Team has 3 Ladies State Qualifiers!
The Wildcats Track team has been off to a Wonderful start of the season. The Wildcats will be competing at the Belle Fair Conference Championships. The Boys Championships will be May 9th and the Ladies championships will be May 10. Both Championship meets will be held at Belle Valley Middle school this year. with the Meets starting at 3pm. Good Luck at the track championships Wildcats!!
Congratulations to our 2022 State Qualifiers Jaleah Smith (Long jump, High Jump& 100 M Dash) , Autumn Gavin (1600m) , & Ellie Bush (800M)
Congratulations to the 2022 Ladies Track team who finished 3rd at the SIJHSAA Regional Track Meet. The Lady wildcats had three state qualifiers on the team and they will be competing in Carterville, Illinois on May 14 at the Illinois State Track Meet. Congratulations ladies and Good Luck at State!!
Shiloh has a Rocking New Attraction!
Shiloh's Rocking New Attraction:
Two significant additions to Shiloh — the Freedom Rock honoring those who serve in the military and a tribute to local heritage recognizing the contributions of German farmers — are now on display at a new village park under development. The stunning mural — the first Freedom Rock in the state — was unveiled recently during a dedication ceremony as was St. Clair County Historical Society’s interpretive sign spotlighting what is referred to as the “Latin farmers.” “It was a fabulous turnout. We’ve had a lot of positive feedback,” Shiloh Mayor Robert Weilmuenster said. “We’ve seen a lot of cars there. We still have work to do (on the park).”
Village officials, mayors from Belleville, Lebanon and Waterloo, guests, and residents at the new space at the intersection of South Main Street and Shiloh Station Road. “The village hopes that the Freedom Rock stands for generations in honor of all those who served and sacrificed to keep our great nation free,” Village Clerk Brenda Kern said.
Artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen created the unique mural on a 10-ton rock. It is his newest addition to the 50-state Freedom Rock Tour. He began doing artwork to honor veterans 23 years ago — in his home state of Iowa — and now has 99 on view there. He has begun traveling to other states — next up is Ohio and Oklahoma. Four are already in Missouri. “The purpose is to thank veterans and show appreciation for their sacrifices and service — one rock at a time,” Sorensen said. While in Shiloh for about 10 days prior to Thanksgiving, Sorensen painted the rock in a heated tent. “The mayor and council members and volunteers were welcoming and helpful throughout, and even had a nice dinner with some Iowans who’ve relocated and started a successful business in the Shiloh area,” he said.
Come by and check out the New Shiloh Freedom Rock!
Read more at: https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/ofallon-progress/article256459796.html#storylink=cpy
Jeffery bezos!