Lady Little Giant’s Volleyball

 

DePue Lady Giants played St.Bede on

Tuesday October 20th, 2009. The Lady

Giants lost Junior Varsity: 25:17, 25:14; Varsity: 25:4, 25:9. Coach Duffy commented on the Lady Giants, "JV did well and were moving and working as a team. Those girls are coming together and working hard." Furthermore, Coach Duffy said that the JV impressed people who were watching. When asked how the Varsity did she responded, "The VS team decided to go out there and not communicate." She said the VS served in the net or out of bounds endlessly, not only

handing them, (St. Bede) the ball but also the control of the game. Coach Duffy said, "I pulled the VS and put in the bench players because the VS was not talking." She mentioned, "I know the girls are capable of better play."

"I’m disappointed because the girls are so much better than those teams," said Coach Duffy after Thursday, October 22nd’s lost against Henry. The JV lost 25:20, 25:20. When asked if she would play next year, Alicia Marquez, Freshman said "I will play next year if I go to Depue." She said, "I played my hardest, but for some reason my head was not in the game; how I felt before the game affected how I played during the game." The VS lost 25:10, 25:16. Sophomore, Mercedes Sandoval, said "We played better than our first game of the season. We have more

set, spike than last year." She said, "I don’t know if I’m playing next year, I’m thinking about playing soccer next year." Mari Puga, Sophomore, said "I did well tonight, the best." Furthermore, she said she is looking forward to playing next year. Coach Duffy commented about the season, "What’s frustrating is that the girls don’t play up to their capability." She mentioned. On the other hand she said, "The girls have come so far. I want the rest of the world to see the

wonderful team that I get to see."

The Lady Giants will conclude the season with Regionals this week.

H.S. Basketball to Start

 

For a while players who are interested in joining the DePue High School Boys Basketball team have been attending open gyms to help hone their basketball fundamentals. These open gyms where not mandatory but attendance was valued. H.S Boys Basketball had a meeting last Thursday to discuss the upcoming basketball season for 2009-2010. Coach Gilbert Moreno wrote down the players that attended this meeting. Then he operated the rest of the meeting as an open gym for the players. The first official practice for the season will be held on Tuesday October 27th in the gym. Coach Moreno commented that practices will start out fairly easy and progressively get harder with more running and more drills. If you are interested in joining H.S. Boys Basketball you must attend the practice on Tuesday. Make sure that you have an athletic physical to be able to practice. If you do not have an athletic physical attend anyways so the coaches can know your interest in playing. Varsity players can go by Lakeview Video to pick up practice jerseys, but Fresh-Soph players will have to wait to attend practice to receive

their practice jerseys.

Activity Club Votes on First Trip

 

Activity Club member votes are in for their first trip of the year. Activity Club members will most likely learn where they are going to go at the upcoming Activity Club meeting. They had a chance to choose from a basketball game, ski trip, hockey game, or a trip to the Shed Aquarium. The deadline for the Cinch Sack sale was at the end of last week, but members may still be able to turn the money in later in the week. Depending on how much that an individual Activity Club member sold they may have been entered to receive a gift certificate. The next fund-raiser will be coming up later in the year. The Activity Club is also making a killing with their concession stands at games. Attendance for most of the Activity Club members at concession stand is high. Mr. Larios, Mrs. Sment, Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Koehler have been keeping their members in line at the concession stands and Activity Club also has been doing a 50-50 at the games. With games that attract a lot more attendance coming up they will most likely gain more profit from both of

these fundraisers.

Red Ribbon Week Observed

 The DePue Elementary and Junior High Schools will be observing Red Ribbon Week from October 26th through October 30th. All students will be given Red Ribbons to wear each day on their clothing. Special Event Dress up days will include: Monday wear something Red; Tuesday wear your favorite sports team, Wednesday will be Orange and Blue Day, and Thursday will be wear your Halloween costume. Notes on Red Ribbon week will go home with students on October 23rd.

 

American History Essay Contest

 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring an American History Essay Contest. It is open to all young adults who would like too partiicpate.  The topic of the essay is "The Transcontinental Railroad". The contest is open to all students at DePue Schools in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. For more information contatct any of the teachers of the contest aged classes.

Lady Little Giants Volleyball Winds Down

 

On Monday October 12th, DePue Lady Giants attended the Tri-County Conference Tournament at Streator-Woodland. The Lady Giants faced Putnam County and fell to them with scores of 21:25, 13:25, 7:25. Coach Duffy said, "The girls played great volleyball." Furthermore, she said the team came together. She said that the 3rd game server from Putnam County hurt the team and managed to get 14th straight points on the Lady Giants. Coach Duffy said it was difficult to come back from that. Duffy said the Seniors were great leaders. She commented on the several players, "Celia Villagomez, Freshman, had a great game. Carmen Lopez, Senior was a strong, steady force on the court, and Diana Lopez, Senior’s consistency is our foundation." On Wednesday, October 14th, the Lady Giants faced Midland at the Tri-CountyConference Tournament. The Lady Giants fell to them 16:25, 10:25. Coach Duffy said, "We didn’t communicate well." The Lady Giants will face St.Bede on October 20th, 2009.

DJHS Dance Planned

 

The DePue Junior High Student Council has been busy planning their first Junior High dance. The dance will be held November 6th from 7 to 10 PM. The theme for the dance is "Night Under the Stars". The cost for admission will be $5 for a couple or $3 for a single. Pictures will also be available for $1 and will be taken by Mrs. Schroeder. In addition to music being played, there will also be Rockband for the students to play. Student Council will be providing food and three piñatas for for the students to enjoy at the dance. A king nd queen will also be crowned. As well as working on planning the dance, the Student Council has been revising their Constitution and planning for sales later in the year.

Kermes” Library Fundraiser

 

On November 4th, 2009 DePue Schools will hold a "Kermes"/Fundraiser at the school gym. Parents, teachers and students are welcome to donate items. The profits will be used to buy books for the school library, particularly showcasing bilingual books. Since this event is held on Reading Night, parents will have the opportunity to sign up for library cards for the public library. Twenty to thirty DePue School parents have signed up to make crafts or food to sell at the Fundraiser. Since this night is the "El Dia De Los Muertos"/ Day of the Dead, anyone who donates will be able to dedicate a book to a special someone.

Cinch Sack Sale Continues

 

The Deadline for the DePue High School Activity Club Cinch Sack Sale has been extended to this Friday. Because the sale has been going slow they have decided to wait until a sample comes so they can improve sales. They are also having a vote to decide where they want to go on the first trip. Possible choices for this trip will include going paintballing, going to basketball game, going skiing, going to the Shed Aquarium and going to a hockey game. The Activity Club also has gained the privilege to work hand in hand with the Mayor of DePue to help complete a survey for the town about households. A lot of Activity Club members volunteered for the job. This will be done at the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. The DePue High School Activity Club is sponsored by Mrs. Butler.

Spanish Class has Field Trip

 

The DePue High School Spanish Class, taught by Mr. Buelvas, took a field trip to The Mexican Fine Arts Museum. On Wednesday, October 16th, the class went to Chicago for a tour around the museum, which was hosting a Day of the Dead Exhibit. Not only did they visit the museum; the class also ate at a Mexican restaurant and toured the Hilson neighborhood to look at murals that had been painted by Mexican artists. At the end of the day, students were allowed to buy souvenirs from Mexican stores. In addition to the DePue Spanish students, the Spanish students from Ohio High School also attended the trip. Each student had to pay to attend the trip.

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