The Unit 5 community takes great pride in the accomplishments
of its students and staff. The remarkable achievements of
students and outstanding professional contributions of faculty
and staff are clear demonstrations of Unit 5’s commitment to and
progress towards attainment of our mission to “educate each
student to achieve personal excellence.”
The Focus on Students and Good News Reports listed below
illustrate a small fraction of the consistently exceptional
achievements of individuals throughout the district. Focus on
Students items showcase the successes of Unit 5 pupils. Good
News Reports celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of Unit 5
faculty and staff members. Both of these recognition reports are
routinely presented at Board of Education meetings and are
presented in honor of distinctive contributions to the Unit 5
community.
Please select the highlighted links below to view the full text
of Focus on Students and Good News Reports.
Focus on Students
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Topic
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Honoree(s)
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Presentation
Date
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United States National Mathematics Award |
Harirajan Mani |
January 12, 2005 |
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition
|
Jenica Brittingham, Katie Byrd,
Chad Edens,
Joe Meade,
Steven Quinn,
Verletta Scott,
Aubrey Taylor |
January 12, 2005 |
|
IMEA Music Festival |
Unit 5 Secondary Students |
January 12, 2005 |
Book Fair to Benefi Students in Zambia
|
Tyler Becker,
B.J. Koebel,
Jacob Kokotek,
Eddie Koranek,
Kirsten Whitaker |
January 12, 2005 |
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Design of 2005-2006 High School Course Description
Book |
Tyler Zavitz |
January 12, 2005 |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award |
Jessica Thornton, Noelle Harper |
January 12, 2005 |
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People to People Delegate |
Jimmy Munson |
January 26, 2005 |
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Mark Jolesch Scholarship |
Elizabeth Troyer |
January 26, 2005 |
National Merit Scholarship Finalists (NCHS)
|
Elisa G. Beneze,
Michael J. Duffy,
Allen D. Hays,
Megan J. Henricks,
Jonathon M. O’Rourke,
Laura A. Shears |
February 23, 2005 |
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National Merit Scholarship Finalist (NCWHS) |
Dan Brown |
February 23, 2005 |
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Pepper Ridge Tsunami Fundraiser |
Tyler Shelton,
Bennett Hofer,
Mason Wudtke |
February, 23, 2005 |
Winner of 8th Place 400 IM and 1650 Freestyle
National Swimming Competition |
Jacob Hanson |
April 13, 2005 |
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Winner of KJHS Spelling and Geography Bees |
Aaron Frank |
April 13, 2005 |
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Speech to Illinois Senate Education Committee |
Hayden Ringer |
April 13, 2005 |
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March 19, 2005 Performance at Carnegie Hall |
NCWHS
Wind Ensemble |
April 27, 2005 |
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International High School Designation |
NCHS |
April 27, 2005 |
|
CJHS
Team Quest |
Mudreh Goderya, Jade Kestian,
Nick Luckert,
Carey Read,
Rachel Gibson, Saloni Mishra,
Chris Nobre,
Troy Sennett |
June 8, 2005 |
|
Le
Grand Concours National Competition |
Tess Losada |
June 8, 2005 |
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NAACP 2005 Harry Hightower Youth Community Service Award |
Candace Hopgood
Normal Community West High School |
October 26, 2005 |
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Good News Reports
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Topic
|
Honoree(s)
|
Presentation Date
|
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Books and Bites Program |
Michelle Glatt,
Barb McClarty,
Susan Vittitoe,
Kari Hennenfent,
Terry Mester |
January 12, 2005 |
|
NCHS Greenhouse Development |
Michelle Byers |
January 12, 2005 |
Illinois
Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity Recycling Grant |
Carolyn Thompson, Jennifer Sokulski |
January 12, 2005 |
|
20
Years of Cross-Country Coaching |
Tom Patten |
January 12, 2005 |
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Publication in Illinois Reading Council Journal |
Becky Hanson,
Becky Nourie,
Lori Woodard |
January 26, 2005 |
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National Board Certification |
Teri Wilson |
January 26, 2005 |
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Mr.
Fowler Day at Glenn Elementary School |
Jeff Fowler |
January 26, 2005 |
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“Innovative Practices” Award Winner |
Cory Tello |
February 9, 2005 |
Parental
Recognition of Student Support
and Advocacy Efforts |
Donald Whitman |
February 9, 2005 |
Election to
“Nutrition Chair” of Illinois
School Food Service Association |
Pat Powers |
February 9, 2005 |
Publication of Book: Wilson’s Vision and
The League of Nations Debate |
Kelly Keogh |
February 23, 2005 |
Education Community Service Award from the
Daughters of the American Revolution |
Towanda PTO |
March 9, 2005 |
Presentation at Illinois Association for Gifted
Children Convention |
Carmen Bergman, Sue Hospelhorn, Martha Kindred,
Barb McClarty |
March 9, 2005 |
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Presentation at “No Child Left Behind” Conference |
Julie Anderson,
Terri Daugherty,
Colleen O’Dea |
March 9, 2005 |
Spotlight Schools Award from Illinois State
Board of Education |
Brigham Elementary School |
March 9, 2005 |
Academic Excellence Award from Illinois State
Board of Education |
Grove Elementary School |
March 9, 2005 |
Beyond the Books Educational Foundation
Elementary Grant Winners |
Elementary Level Staff Members |
May 11, 2005 |
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Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year 2005 |
Amy Yokley |
May 25, 2005 |
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Unit
5 Young Reader’s Book Award Program |
Elementary Media Specialists |
May 25, 2005 |
Beyond the Books Educational Foundation
Secondary Grant Winners |
Secondary Level Staff Members |
May 25, 2005 |
Girl
Scout Educator Recognition Award
Program Winners –2005 |
Susan Hospelhorn, Patricia Kacynski, Tom Shackley |
May 25, 2005 |
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Building
Operation Certification – Level 1 |
Jeff Monahan |
May 25, 2005 |
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Refund to Unit 5 |
Corn Belt Energy Corporation |
June 8, 2005 |