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Ringing
Pictures
JilG Students Ring Bells to
JilG’s Christ- 3
mas Party Help Those in Need This
Aaron Davis 4
Christmas Season
JilG Class of
2007 Visits Friday, December 12th and Satur‐
Classes this
day, December 13th, Litchfield High
Month
School JilG students could be found
outside Walmart ringing bells for the
Salvation Army. Although both eve‐
nings were extremely windy and very
cold, the students showed their com‐
Niki Bray, Ms. Kloss, and Holli Taylor ring Salvation
passion for those less fortunate in our Army Bells on Friday evening, December 12th.
community by volunteering their
time to raise money for the Salvation
Army this Christmas season.
“These kids never cease to amaze
me,” Ms. Kloss said. “Most showed up
at their scheduled time—even
though the wind and temperatures
were frigid! Not only did they show
up, but they arrived with attitudes of
support and enthusiasm! Two girls
had been sick earlier in the week, but
they still were there ringing bells and
taking donations for those in need in
our community!” Also ringing bells on Friday, December 12th in
the cold wind were Nathan Hopkins and
May all reflect or be touched by the
Daniel Burdell.
spirit of giving this holiday season!
More Pictures of our Salvation Army Bell
Ringers Who Braved the Wind and Cold!
Ringers who
braved the
weather are pic‐
tured (top, left
and clockwise):
Carson Trojcak
and Brooke
Schwab; Donald
Ryan, Holli Tay‐
lor, Niki Bray,
and Steven
Scribner; Shane
Voyles; Clayton
Westbrook and
Alisha Sinclair;
David Jenkins
and Scott
Hogue; and
Danielle Kalaher
and Rachel
JilG Christmas Party Postponed As A Result
of Bad Weather: Pizza Party Moved to the
School During Semester Exams Lunch Hour
Stacy Durbin, Joe Vollintine, and Nathan Hopkins choose Above, Steven Scribner and Jeff Sperry go through the
their pizza during the JilG Christmas luncheon at school on pizza line. Below, Danielle Kalaher, Rachel Shrader, Carson
Friday, December 19th. After lunch it was 7th hour exams! Trojcak, and Kate Zimmerman smile for the camera!
Despite the change in Christmas party
plans, the students were good sports and
still enjoyed the time to get together.
Litchfield High School’s JilG Christmas party had Alex Joyce and
been scheduled for Wednesday, December 17th at Alex Waldrup
Pizza Man in Litchfield. The plan was to meet, eat listen to their
pizza, exchange Secret Santa gifts, and enjoy being i‐pods, while
together. However, ice and bad weather forced the Jeff Sperry and
school district to cancel classes Wednesday. As a Zach Elliott
result, the party was cancelled. Because of booked are possibly
schedules and holiday travel plans, the students discussing
decided to have their party during lunch hour the how semester
last day of semester exams on Friday, December exams are go‐
19th. Although not the original plans, the students ing so far.
still had a good time!
Aaron Davis Visits JilG Class‐
rooms While He Is Home from
Air Force Duties Over Christmas
Aaron Davis shares a laugh with his brother, Anthony Davis, during the 3rd Aaron Davis had the attention of
hour Jobs for Illinois Graduates class on Tuesday, December 16th. Aaron is Ms. Kloss’s students both 3rd and
home from the Air Force during the holiday season to spend time with family 4th hours as he told interesting sto‐
and friends before he heads on to Florida for more specialized training with his ries of his training and experiences
unit. with the United States Air Force.
If the family resemblance was not so apparent, it would be difficult to know that Aaron and Anthony Davis are broth‐
ers. There is no sign of sibling rivalry or jealousy between these two brothers; however, it is apparent that these two
care for and admire one another. In fact, Anthony will be following in Aaron’s “bootsteps” after Anthony graduates from
LHS in May. He has already signed up for the Air Force and will be leaving for boot camp in July 2009.
Anthony will have “big boots” to fill as Aaron has really made his mark with the Air Force within his first year of ser‐
vice. Aaron has been taking classes and training for a special forces unit. His class started out with 300 members. At the
end, Aaron was one of the 12 who graduated. He proudly showed the classes the red beret which he earned this past
year.
To Aaron and all of the men and women in our armed services who are keeping us safe and free, we would like to say
“Thank you for all that you do! May you be granted peace, safety, happiness, and success in the coming new year!