So Much to Celebrate

As the year winds down, there are so many reasons (and people) to celebrate and thank...

Socratic Society:

30 students were inducted into the Socratic Society earlier this month. Students were nominated by staff members because of how they demonstrated the principles of Integrity, Personal Effort, Scholarship, Compassion, and Lifelong Learning. Congratulations to: Lara Balles, Cole Beckett, Lauren Bialecki, Jose Cano Illescas, Saith Chance-Vachio, Hannah Cole, Ray DiSalvo, Chloe Eberly, Scarlett Elder, Annabelle Epling, Gabrielle Epling, Zoey Gearhart, Bella Hollback, Jacob Kostelnick, Kellen Louk, Brogan McGlone, Davis O'Brien, Gia Pastore, Sarah Pelzer, Logan Poe, Emma Radick, Claire Renneker, Shawn Rice, Declan Ryan, Lilly Schultheis, Whit Sheridan, Seren Slentz, Tessa Terpenning, Gavin Troiano, and Lyla Woerth. We are proud of all of you!

Office Workers:

Every year we ask for students to volunteer in the Counseling Center. We have to rely on students to deliver passes and help us with other projects. We are so grateful for the students who have served as office workers this year. And, remember, if you're looking for community service hours next year, we would love to have you volunteer with us next year.

Advisory Council:

Parents, staff members and a few students are invited to share their insights and perspectives as a part of our advisory council board. They help guide the counseling center with our programming and outreach efforts. We are so grateful for the assistance and guidance provided by: Aya Ahmed, Luisa Anaya, Steve Buck, Kelly Campbell, Bice Dolciato, Elizabeth Ferguson, Christie Holtzclaw, Kim Huff, Megan Humphrey, Shion Jamshidimehr, John Lundine, Tiena Miller, Liz Renneker, Linh Rhea, Aric Thomas, and Angie Vantell. We weren't able to get a photo of the whole group, but this includes a few of our members at the last meeting.

Drumming Circle and Activity Club:

We have a special parternship with Iggy Garcia who provides drumming circles for us at Arts in Action Day. This special experience allows everyone to be able to feel connected through the beat of the drums as the whole room participates in unison. It is a nice chance to be reminded that we are all connected.

The drumming circle (along with several other Arts in Action day activities) was made possible by the WKHS Activity Club. This incredible group of dedicated Kilbourne moms helps to make so many opportunities available for our students. They are the reason that we have a nice Kindness Closet, Food Bags for families in need, the Toiletries Care Closet, After Prom, and SO MUCH MORE. A hgue thank you to Activity Club for making our school so much stronger! We appreciate you.

Teachers:

     This past week was Teacher Appreciation week. Teachers (and the rest of the staff too) were recognized and celebrated for the impact they have on our student body and the community as a whole. It's so easy to take teachers for granted, but they impact not only your learning, but also creatinv a safe, supportive environment that makes Kilbourne such a special place to learn and grow. The teachers are encouragers, confidants, coaches, and the people who see the best that