Area News Highlights
ALAH girls play strong second half in Knights Classic title game loss
The ALAH Knights girls’ basketball team took second place in their own annual Knights Holiday Classic Tournament on Monday, December 22. ALAH played the Rantoul Eagles in the championship game. Pictured here with the second place trophy are in front Emmalee Reel, Sophie Monts, Anna Rawlins, and Rylie Ward and in back Head Coach Hannah…
Read MoreALAH High School Celebrates December Graduates at 10th Annual Cookie Walk
ALAH High School December Graduates. On Wednesday, December 17, these seniors were recognized as December graduates at the 10th Annual Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Cookie Walk. The student body, faculty, staff, parents, families, and friends were on hand to celebrate their early graduation. In front from left to right are Taiya Miller, Brooklyn Gingerich, Kori…
Read MoreALAH High School Cookie Walk
ALAH High School Cookie Walk. ALAH High School held their 10th annual Cookie Walk on Wednesday, December 17 that is the tradition of wishing the students good luck in their finals. It was started by guidance counselor Mrs. Tish Farris and has continued on after her retirement. These senior girls were enjoying selecting and sampling…
Read MoreMiddle two quarters hurt ALAH boys in basketball
The ALAH Knights fresh/soph boys’ basketball team played the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans in a home contest on Monday, December 15. Here on defense in the second quarter are sophomores Solly Binion (1), Mace Stirrett (33), Alex Olivero (35), and freshman Nolan Bartley (4). The Knights won the game 45-39 and are 2-0 on the season.…
Read MoreALAH girls basketball team reach Knights Classic championship game
In ALAH’s first round game of their annual Knights Holiday Classic basketball tourney, junior Sophie Monts (3) goes up for a basket over the Eisenhower Panther defender. With 2:10 left in the first half, the Knights took a 16-14 lead. Sophie and teammate Morgan Casteel tied for leading scorer with 11 points. Sophie had a…
Read MoreALAH Volleyball Player Savannah Butcher Signs to Millikin University
ALAH senior volleyball player Savannah Butcher, center, is shown with her family members at her signing ceremony held at ALAH High School on Wednesday, December 10. Savannah plans to continue her education and volleyball career at Millikin University in Decatur. Shown here with her at the signing are, from left to right, her brother, Lucas,…
Read MoreNovember Teacher of the Month
November Teacher of the Month Hope Walker has been honored by the Rotary Club of Decatur as the November Teacher of the Month. She was nominated by fellow educators, Stephanie Block and Jennifer Tavenner, in recognition of her outstanding work and leadership within the middle school STEM program. Congratulations, Ms. Walker, on this well-deserved award,…
Read MoreCHRISTMAS IN BEMENT.
CHRISTMAS IN BEMENT. Despite the snowy weather on Saturday, the Bement Community Council held their annual Christmas event that included Breakfast with Santa, vendor market, visit and photos with Santa after he arrived on the firetruck, story time, PTO kid’s shop, chili served by the senior class, cookies and hot chocolate, and much more was…
Read MoreMike Walsh Memorial Tournament
Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament Bement CUSD 5 wants to thank all the teams, coaches, officials, fans, volunteers, and the Walsh Family for another successful Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament. Mike Walsh was a big part of the community and loved Bement and the sports programs. He spent so many hours helping young athletes develop their skills…
Read MoreALAH girls win first game of season; Monts, Vanausdoll have double-doubles
In the Knights’ varsity girls’ home basketball game with Argenta-Oreana, ALAH junior Sophie Monts (3) goes up with a shot in the third quarter. Sophie was fouled on the play and would make both of her free throws. Sophie led the home team in scoring with 7 points. She also had 3 rebounds and 1…
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