BHRA High School

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Blue Devil basketball camp was a blast this week! These campers worked hard and played hard! Thanks to FCA for your help in making it a success! It's not too late to sign up for offense camp. It starts July 1st. Form here: https://5il.co/19p2q

BHRA is excited to welcome Mr. Peyton Taylor to the Blue Devil Family! Peyton graduated in 2018 from Mount Pulaski High School. He recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a degree in Mathematics. While at SIU-C he was a thrower on their track team. He loves basketball, golf, and fishing. He's excited to be a Blue Devil. Welcome Peyton! We're so happy you're joining us!

BHRA is excited to welcome Mrs. Kaylee Leigh back to the Blue Devil family! Kaylee graduated from BHHS in 2015. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2019 with a degree in Secondary Science Education. Kaylee has taught science at Westville High School for the last 3.5 years. She married her high school sweetheart, Bradley. In February they welcomed their first son, Kace. In Kaylee's free time she loves to spend time with her family and her 2 dogs. She's excited to come back 'home' and be a Blue Devil again! Welcome back Kaylee!

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, which gives female athletes the same rights as male athletes. The perfect representation of what Title IX set out to do has shown through the career of BHRA coach Susan Kentner. She has been impacting Blue Devil athletes since 1990. Coach K has coached Track & Field, Basketball, Volleyball, and Cross Country at BHRA. Since she began coaching, she has empowered her athletes not only on the playing field, on the court, and on the track, but also in their lives. She brings an unmatched amount of energy and positivity to every practice and game. Coach Kentner's family-type atmosphere has brought her numerous championships during her career and still has more to come! Thank you, Coach Kentner for all you have done for Blue Devil Athletes! Female athletes, please share how Title IX and/or Coach Kentner have had a positive impact on your life?

**Alumni Spotlight** Hello, my name is Klayton Finley and I am a graduate of BHHS class of 2006. After graduating from BHHS, I furthered my education at DACC for 2 years and went on to finish up 3 years of schooling at Illinois State University, with a double major in accounting and finance, graduating in May 2011. I chose to pursue a career in accounting and sat for and passed the 4 parts of the CPA exam by Spring 2012. I first entered the workforce with Daughetee & Parks Accounting in Danville, then moved on to Farm Business Farm Management in 2013. I worked there until Longview Bank & Trust recruited me to become Vice President/Ag Loan Officer in 2018. I get the pleasure of working with farmers all throughout the area as well as farming around 600 acres on the side. I currently reside just outside of Bismarck with my wife, Chelsee and two daughters, Brooklyn & Blair, who keep me busy coaching youth sports. I am forever grateful for my time spent at BHHS and all the teachers and staff that had an impact on the trajectory of my life. ------------------------------------------------------- Thanks Klayton! If you know of a graduate from BHHS, RAHS, or BHRA you think should be spotlighted, please private message our page or email jhuffman@bismarck.k12.il.us. **You can see all of our alumni spotlights on our webpage under the NEWS section.**

Today's volleyball open gym is cancelled due to the heat!

The student coucil enjoyed helping the Newell Township Historical Society with their annual Ice Cream Social. The pies and ice cream were delicious!

USMC Sergeant Ryan S. House led our BHRA athletes through an awesome workout focusing on team builing, strategy, and battling through adversity! The boys had a blast. We appreciate you!

Basketball camp starts on Monday! Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Students do NOT need to attend school at BH or RA to come to basketball camp. It's not too late! Bring your registration form and payment the first day of camp! Form: https://5il.co/19p2q Football Camp is coming up on July 18th-21st. https://5il.co/1a9mt

Flashback Friday for our Senior Class of 2023! Ryan, Colin, Oliver, Tom, Murphy, and Owen

Throwback Thursday Ray Lindsey & Tracy Parke - BHHS Boys Track 1973 *We'd love to include some Rossville pictures! Email them to jhuffman@bismarck.k12.il.us with details.*

2nd shift custodian wanted! If you're interested or have questions, please contact Jim Ribbe at 217-474-0482.

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist wanted for the 22-23 school year.

Blue Devil cheerleaders are working hard in cheer camp all day today and tomorrow. We can't wait to see all the amazing things our squad does this year! Go Blue Devils!

BHRA is searching for a high school Spanish teacher. Part-time or full-time position available. Did you know if you teach at BHRA, your students can go to RAGS, BHCUSD or BHRA tuition free if you live out of district?

Incoming freshman Landynn Balla was selected to be on team Illinois for the 14U freestyle and Greco dual team. The team took 3rd in the country in Greco and 4th in Freestyle.

Eli Mojonnier is now the BHRA record holder for the 800m, 1600m, 3200m, and the 4x800m Relay. He is also a back to back STATE Champion in the 800m! The ISU Redbirds are getting a great one! Congratulations, Eli!

What an incredible season for the BHRA Softball Team! The future is bright with Ava Acton Fr. and Ella Myers So. being selected First Team All-County and All-Conference! Senior Alyvia Jackson will continue her Softball Career at DACC!

Eli did it again! Eli Mojonnier won the 800meter run at the IHSA State Championships making him the first athlete in school history to win back-to-back state crowns! Congratulations Eli!