CGS & CHS: LADY JACKET VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Lady Jacket Volleyball Youth Camp is huge success!
Volleyball enthusiasts from Kindergarten to 8th Grade take advantage of learning from CHS Coaches and players
BY JIM BEERS
The week of June 3-6 the Chester High School Lady YellowJacket Coaches and players hosted the Annual Lady Jackets Youth Volleyball Camp for kids Kindergarten through 8th Grade. This year’s camp enjoyed 61 participants and the week was deemed a huge success by Head Coach Colleen Runge.
Runge said, “Our camper total this year for summer camp was 61. It was a great turnout and we had a fabulous time!”
The 2024 camp had three grade levels and separate workout times to provide an atmosphere that was age appropriate and conducive to learning with same age campers. Sessions were an hour in length with a 15-minute transition time in between sessions.
This made for a long day of instruction by the coaches and CHS players, however, the excitement and energy displayed by the campers indicated that it was all well worth it!
Group 1 had 24 campers Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. This group included Zoe Atchison, Emerson Stevens, Kennedy Risley, Quinn Davitz, Sophia Krantz, Maci Draves, Skylar Draves, Gwen Yankey, Annalynn Scorcz, Finley Eggemeyer, Emilia Johnson, MacKinzy Velasco, Harper Stewart, Elizabeth Absher, Teagan Draves, Huntlie Louveau, Piper Runge, Isabella Risley, Landynn Phillips, Cora Hargis, Sayler Moist, Karson Nanney, Emmalyn Martin, and Braylee Berner.
Group 2 consisted of 21 campers going into 3rd through 5th Grades. This group consisted of Elora Keyser, Lillian Johnson, Paisley Johnson, Katelyn Middendorf, Myah Palacio, Harper Moist, Ady Caron, Paisley Ezell, Mia Salger, Eriana Quintana, Brooke Chandler, Ezra Gaertner, Natalie Guethle, Chloe Keeton, Weylyn Quintana, Freya Roche, Carter Belton, Summer Thompson, Oaklynn Wallace, Adaya Wunderlich, and Atleigh Sullivan.
Group 3, the oldest group, had 17 campers entering 6th through 8th Grades. Included in Group 3 were Sophia Bryant, Brenna Hammel, Brystol Stellhorn, Hadlie Cushman, Mabrie Cushman, Mackinly Davitz, Kelsey Davitz, Kristin Presswood, Josie Gaertner, Taylor Stauffer, Payton Stauffer, Heylhn Masterson, Isabella Vogt, Alyssa Lemanski, Morgan Nanney, Hayven Stellhorn, and Brooklyn Eggemeyer.
Coach Runge and Assistant Coach Reese Chandler said, “Daily instruction focused on the fundamentals of volleyball. The campers learned to pass, set, hit and serve. We played games and even had some obstacle courses which seemed to be a favorite of the Kindergarten through 5th Grade Groups.”
“Overall it was a fun week and we can’t wait to do it again next year. I want to say thank you to all of the campers who attended! We can’t wait to see you again next year”, said Head Coach Runge.
In addition to Coaches Runge and Chandler, Chester High School Lady Jacket Volleyball Players assisted with instruction each session. Not only were they valuable in the arena of instruction, but the high school players were very good examples and role models for the young campers.
Several of the Lady Jackets were incoming freshmen and the camp gave them the opportunity to get experience in learning the team’s operational methods and leading the young campers in their various instructional efforts. Finally, spending the week with the upperclassmen helped the freshmen to bond with the high school coaches and players.
Members of the Lady Jacket Volleyball team that were present on the final day of camp included Vanessa Green, Jaden Bert, Kaylin Jany, Hannah Crowe, Marlie Caby, Maddie Roy, Brooke Howie, Addy Jany, Ava Bert, Camryn Wolff, Gianna Eggemeyer, Erin Liefer, Aleah Eggemeyer, Aubrey Colvis, Avery Hasemeyer, Addison Coffey, Taylor Korando, Peyton Parker, and Hailey Yankey.
Overall the week of Youth Camp proved to be very beneficial to not only the 61 campers, but to the Lady Jacket coaches and players.
(photos courtesy of Jim Beers)
CHS: 2024-2025 ATHLETIC EVENTS (CORRECTION)
Upcoming events notifications in attached graphics.
CHS: CLASS MATERIALS LISTS FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR
The Class Material List For CHS 24-25 school year has been added to the CHS potion of the district website under "Links for Student & Parents" near the bottom left. Additionally listed below is a direct link to the document.
https://5il.co/2oikt
CHS: TRACK AWARDS
Girls awards :
Relay Queens - Gianna Eggemeyer and Lilly Diskey
MVP Track -Jazzi Merideth
MVP Field - Jessie Stumpe
Captain - Josalynn Anaya
Most Improved Field - Addy Gottschammer
Most Improved Track - Aleah Eggemeyer
Record Breaker - Aubrey Coleman Long Jump 17' 8"
Boys Awards:
Captain - Garret Hopkins
MVP Track - Gabe Coffman
MVP Field - Cayden Brunkhorst
(photos courtesy of Jim Beers)
Hey CGS! Missed the date to pick up your child's yearbook? No worries! They will be available again for pick up at the CGS pavilion out front, this Friday, June 14th from 8am-10am and 3pm-5pm. Please call the grade school office if you have any questions. Thank you again for your patience!
CGS: 2024-2025 EVENTS (CORRECTION)
Upcoming events notifications in attached graphics.
CHS: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
ALL STAR GAME
Aden Runge
Evan Dunning
Kolton Jany
Brenden Malley
CHS: 2024-2025 EVENTS
Upcoming events notifications in attached graphics.
CGS!!! Any incoming 6th-8th grade girls interested in playing softball are welcome to attend summer open fields at Cohen Sports Complex starting June 11th from 6-8pm on field #1 and June 20th from 6-8pm on field #1. Coach Hecht will have schedules available for the rest of the summer open fields for those who attend in person on the first 2 dates. 🧡🥎🖤
‼ Positions open for the upcoming school year ‼
Come be apart of our team. ❤
CGS yearbooks are in!! They will be available for pick up tomorrow, June 6th at the CGS pavilion from 8am-10am and 3pm-5pm. Please call the school office if you have any questions. Thank you again for your patience! 😎
CHS: GRADES ARE FINALIZED AND POSTED
Log into TeacherEase to see your Report Card, GPA and Class Rank.
CHS WISHES EVERONE A GREAT SUMMER
👀 New vacancy - Social Studies Teacher at the High School
CGS and CHS Students!! >>> Dental Safari will be visiting next week on June 4th! They will be set up in our grade school cafeteria starting at 8:30am! You MUST schedule an appointment to be seen!! See the forms for more information on scheduling an appointment! 🦷😁
☀ Hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. ☀
Take a look at the 2024-25 school year calendar!
CGS & CHS: FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS
Chester Clinic
July 20th, 8am-11am
No Appointment Necessary
Free physicals are for grade school or high school students participating in sports for the 2023-2024 school year. NO COLLEGE students will be seen. Physicals are provided by family healthcare providers from Memorial Hospital's Rural Health Clinic.
A SIGNED FORM IS REQUIRED: Parents are asked to fill out their portion and sign the physical form prior to the patient being seen (www.mhchester.com/free-sports-physicals)
For more information call the Chester Clinic at 618-826-2388 or Steeleville Family Practice at 618-965-3382.
CHS: CAHOKIA ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS - ILLINOIS DIVISION
Softball
Elaina Lutman (Junior)
Lexi Eggemeyer (Senior)
Lexie Mott (Sophomore)
Baseball
Aden Runge (Senior)
Evan Bland (Senior)
Evan Dunning (Junior)
Track (Girls)
Jazzi Merideth - 100 Hurdles,
300 Hurdles, Triple Jump
Gianna Eggemeyer - 400 m
Aubrey Coleman - Long Jump
Track (Boys)
4x400 m relay - Gabe Coffman
Gabe Steele
Cayden Brunkhorst
Garret Hopkins
Gabe Coffman - 400m, 800m, High Jump
Lannin Caron - Pole Vault
Cayden Brunkhorst - Triple Jump
CHS: SPRING SPORTS AWARDS NIGHTS
Wednesday 05/29/24
4:50 Doors Open 5:00-5:45 Softball
5:50 Doors Open 6:00-6:45 Baseball
Monday 06/10/24
4:50 Doors Open 5:00-6:00 Track
Snacks and drinks will be available.
CGS & CHS: SUMMER HOURS
8:00am-2:00pm
Monday through Friday
Closed Holidays
CGS: Yearbook arrival is on delay from the company. At this time we don't have an ETA, but will notify you as soon as they arrive and when they can be picked up at the school. We apologize for this and hope to have them with us soon. Have a great summer!