The Cougar Connection
By The Cougar Connection
The Cougar ConnectionJan 25, 2022
The Cougar Connection Podcast: October Student of the Month - Zach Entwistle
Better late than never, but...The Class II's Kamber Arthalony sat down with Senior Zach Entwistle...the Illini Central Student of the Month for October. Kamber & Zach discuss his plans for the future, his favorite teachers...Mrs. Davis & Mrs. Brock, soil v. dirt, his favorite Dari-Belle order & much, much more.
This is a great listen.
Again...congratulations, Zach.
New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Crause ICHS History Teacher
In The Class II's latest Cougar Connection Podcast...Juniors Kamber Arthalony & Kylie Green sat down with the new ICHS History teacher, Mr. Andrew Crause to discuss his new position at Illini Central High School.
You can listen to this episode on Spotify...just search The Cougar Connection Podcast.
Or just visit The Illini Central YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/EvDc0RBKJos
We are glad to have Mr. Crause in our Illini Central family. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.
New Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Spring Hyde ICHS English Teacher
In The Class II's latest Cougar Connection Podcast...Junior Kamber Arthalony sat down with the new ICHS English teacher, Ms. Hyde to discuss his new position at Illini Central High School.
The Cougar Connection Podcast - September Student of the Month Ava Ratliff
The Class 2's Kamber Arthalony sat down with September Student of the Month Senior Ava Ratliff to discuss her future goals, favorite teacher, the person she admires the most & her biggest pet peeves.
September Teacher/Staff Member of the Month - Ms. Rachel Bohannan ICHS/ICMS Agriculture Teacher
The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Teacher/Staff Member of the Month throughout the year. For the month of September the ICHS students selected Ms. Rachel Bohannan.
The Class Part II's Kamber Arthalony sat down with Ms. Bohannan to discuss the classes she teaches, the advice that she would give herself in her 1st year of teaching, what inspires her in teaching, what makes her proud to teach at Illini Central & much more.
Thank you, Ms. Bohannan for the difference you make in the lives of your students.
New Teacher Spotlight - Mrs. Krista Stringham - ICMS 6th & 7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
In The Class II's latest Cougar Connection Podcast...Junior Kamber Arthalony & Kylie Green sat down with the new ICMS 6th & 7th Grade Mathematics teacher, Mrs. Krista Stringham to discuss his new position at Illini Central Middle School.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
New Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Breanna Damarin - ICGS 2nd Grade Teacher
In The Class II's latest Cougar Connection Podcast...Junior Kamber Arthalony sat down with the new ICGS 2nd Grade teacher, Ms. Breanna Damarin to discuss his new position at Illini Central Grade School.
New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Tony Thomas Health & Fitness P.E. Teacher
The Class Part ll is coming back with another season of the Cougar Connection Podcast. Juniors Kamber Arthalony & Kylie Green sat down with the new ICHS Health & Fitness P.E. teacher, Mr. Tony Thomas to discuss his new position at Illini Central Grade School.
New Teacher Spotlight - Mrs. Banister 5th Grade Teacher
The Class Part ll is coming back with another season of the Cougar Connection Podcast. Today, Juniors Kamber Arthalony sit down with the new 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Kathy Banister to discuss her new position at Illini Central Grade School.
New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Theleritis ICHS Physical Education Teacher
The Class Part ll is coming back with another season of the Cougar Connection Podcast. Today, Juniors Kamber Arthalony and Kylie Green sit down with the new high school physical education teacher Mr. Theleritis to discuss his new job position here at Illini Central High School.
New Teacher Spotlight - Miss Leamon ICMS Language Arts Teacher
The Class Part II is coming back with another season of the Cougar Connection Podcast. Today, Junior Kamber Arthalony sits down with new 6th & 7th grade English teacher Miss Leamon to discuss all things growing up at Illini Central for the 1st New Teacher Spotlight Podcast of the 2022-2023 School Year.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
April Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Amy Gronewald Illini Central Math Teacher
The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of April and the final one of this school year, the ICHS students selected Mrs. Amy Gronewald. Senior Abigail Stender sat down with Mrs. Gronewald to discuss the classes she teaches, the advice that she would give herself in her 1st year of teaching, what inspires her in teaching, what it means to teach at Illini Central & much more.
Kassie Boyer - Illini Central's April Student of the Month
Senior Kassie Boyer was named Illini Central Student of the Month for April. The Class' Abigail Stender sat down with Kassie to discuss the people she admires the most in life, her advice to the "Freshmen" version of herself, how she's changed in 4 years of high school, her go to Dari-Belle order & much more.
Rory Bunn - Illini Central's March Student of the Month
Senior Rory Bunn was named Illini Central Student of the Month for March. The Class' Heaven Williams sat down with her friend & classmate to discuss Rory's favorite teacher, what makes her proud to be from Illini Central, the person she admires the most in life, her advice to the "Freshmen" version of herself, how she's changed in 4 years of high school & much more.
March Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Jeremy Tobolaski Illini Central Math Teacher
The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of March, the ICHS students selected Mr. Jeremy Tobolaski. Senior Heaven Williams sat down with Mr. Tobolaski to discuss the classes he teaches, how long he has been teaching, his inspiration, what it means to teach at Illini Central & much more.
Eli Baker - Illini Central's February Student of the Month
Senior Eli Baker was named Illini Central Student of the Month back in February. The Class' Mr. Wherley sat down with Eli last week to discuss his favorite teachers at IC, the advice he would give his Freshman-self, the superpower he would chose & his go to Dari-Belle order.
February Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Jake Clark Illini Central High School History Teacher
The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of February, the ICHS students selected Mr. Jake Clark. Sophomores Kaleb Flores & Lucas Power sat down with Mr. Clark to discuss the classes he teachers..& which is his favorite, why he chose IC, who inspired him to work hard, the best advice he would give his students, his go to order at El Maz & much more.
January Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Laura Jasko: Illini Central High & Middle School Spanish Teacher
The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of January, the ICHS students selected Mrs. Laura Jasko. Senior Abigail Stender sat down with Mrs. Jasko to discuss the things she does for IC, what drove her into teaching, who inspires her, the advice she would give to herself back on her 1st day as a teacher & much more.
Bryce Rose - Illini Central's January Student of the Month
Senior Bryce Rose has been named January Student of the Month at Illini Central. Bryce sat down with The Class's Heaven Williams to discuss his plans for the future, the IC staff member that has influenced him the most, his advice for underclassmen & his go to Dari-Belle order.
December Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Wesley Newton: Illini Central High School English Teacher
The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of December, the ICHS students selected Mrs. Wesley Newton. Sophomores Kaleb Flores & Lucas Power sat down with Mrs. Newton to discuss the classes she teaches, who motivated her to be a teacher, why likes teaching at IC & what it means to be chosen.
November Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Annie Baugher: Illini Central Middle & High School Counselor
The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of November...the ICHS students chose Mrs. Annie Baugher. Senior Abby Stender sat down with Mrs. Baugher to discuss what her role is at IC, lessons learned during her time as a counselor, the people who shaped Mrs. Baugher in her chosen field & what this honor means to her.
Kolbi Johnson - Illini Central December Student of the Month
Senior Kolbi Johnson has been named December Student of the Month at Illini Central. Yesterday, Kolbi sat down with The Class's Heaven Williams to discuss her plans for the future, a few pet peeves, the impact of her favorite teachers and Kolbi's sister on her life & the advice Kolbi would give her "Freshman" self on Day 1 of her high school years.
Kayla Durbin - Illini Central November Student of the Month
Senior Heaven Williams from The Class sat down with November Student of the Month Kayla Durbin for this podcast episode. These classmates discuss why Mrs. Droge is her favorite teacher, her best memory from high school, Kayla's "go to" Dari-Belle order & the advice Kayla would give her "Freshman" self on Day 1 of her high school years.
Isabel McKinney - Illini Central October Student of the Month
Senior Heaven Williams from The Class sat down with October Student of the Month Isabel McKinney for this podcast episode. These classmates discuss the advice Isabel would give her "Freshman" self, best memory from high school, her favorite food...thanks to Dad & the best compliment she has ever received.
October Teacher of the Month: Mr. Miles Allen - Illini Central Ag Teacher & FFA Sponsor
The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Teacher of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of October...the ICHS students chose Mr. Miles Allen. Senior Heaven Williams sat down with Mr. Allen to discuss what this honor means to him. the advice he would give himself back on his 1st day of teaching, the person who shaped him as a teacher & what it means to teach at Illini Central.
New Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Damann - HS/MS Music Teacher
The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Senior Heaven Williams sat down with Mr. Damann, IC’s new HS/MS Music teacher.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
Abby Stender - Illini Central September Student of the Month
This year...The Cougar Connection Podcast will be posting interviews with the Illini Central Students of the Month. The September honoree was Senior Abby Stender. Mr. Bunner sat down with Abby to discuss her time at Illini Central, advice she would give her Freshmen self, the person she admires the most & her go-to Kreiling's Dairy-Belle order.
New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Baugher & Kevin - High/Middle School Counselor & Therapy Dog.
The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Sophomore Lucas Power sat down with Mrs. Baugher & Kevin...the new Illini Central High/Middle School Counselor & Therapy Dog.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
New Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Johnson - ICGS Art Teacher
The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Sophomore Lucas Power sat down with Ms. Johnson...the new Illini Central Grade School Art teacher.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Madero - ICHS/ICMS Special Education Teacher
The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Senior Abby Stender sat down with Mrs. Madero...one of the new high & middle school teachers here at Illini Central.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
New Teacher Spotlight: Miss Hilgers - ICMS Science Teacher
The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Senior Abby Stender sat down with Miss Hilgers...one of the new middle school teachers here at Illini Central.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Simmers - 4th Grade
The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In episode #1, IC Sophomore Kaleb Flores sat down with Mrs. Simmers...one of the new 4th grade teachers here at Illini Central.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy