By: Eley Barber and Trae Stonebarger

Mr. Willimann is the math and PE teacher at New Haven Middle School.  Mr. Willimann has been working here for 2 years. He is a kind, trustworthy, and intelligent person who is willing to help you with your problems.
  
Mr. Willimann enjoys working at New Haven Middle School.  He states that he has a lot of memories and enjoys working for the community. Mr. Willimann is leaving New Haven this summer and says it was a hard decision to make, but he and his wife decided it was best for their family. He likes New Haven because it has a strong sense of community and pride. He hopes the kids will feel the same and hopes that he made an impression. Mr. Willimann says that he’ll miss the students, people, staff, and people that go here to New Haven.

Mr.Willimann was born in New Haven and his parents are Mark and Jane Willimann.  He also has a sister, Taylor, a kindergarten teacher at Herman. 

The New Haven Athletic Boosters will be sponsoring a "Drive 4 UR School" fundraiser this Saturday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in the New Haven Lumber parking lot.  The booster club receives $20 for each person who comes to test drive a Ford.  There is a limit of one driver per household.  There is absolutely no sales pressure applied, nor will there be any follow up phone calls, mailings, or emails from Ford after the drive.  

This is not time consuming at all.  Simply come by and pick from a selection of Fords to take for a quick test drive and then fill out a short survey after the drive.  The maximum donation from Ford is $6,000 and the boosters would like to get as close to that as possible. 

​Just outside of Chicago, there is a 6,000 acre preserve that houses something magnificent. As East Central College Engineering/Math Academic Advisor Linda Arrington puts it – it merges science and architectural beauty.
 
“We raised funds for two years to go on this trip. It is something students really looked forward to,” said Arrington.
 
It’s called the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and it is home to Tevatron – the largest proton accelerator in North America.  After the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland, it’s the second largest in the world.
 
According to its website, the purpose of the facility is to expand humankind’s understanding of matter, energy, space and time, capturing imaginations and inspiring future generations.
 
During Spring Break, students from East Central College took a peek inside.
 
“I learned there are a lot of things particle accelerators can do for us,” said engineering student Zachary Bartels. “We were told someone was working on a particle accelerator to harden asphalt quicker. I had no idea.”
 
Though Tevatron was shut down in 2011 after 26 years of colliding particles, the facility is still home to seven other particle accelerators used for research and development.
 
“This visit was pure science,” said Arrington. “Students were able to see the scale and scope of the super magnets the accelerator used. They also got to experience what it would be like to work in an environment where exciting and innovative research takes place.”
 
“The trip gave us insight about the applications of a particle accelerator,” said engineering student Cody McWay. “While learning about these applications, we observed how we, as future engineers, could possibly be integrated into that environment. A plethora of electrical, mechanical and civil engineers are necessary for the physicists to be able to build these machines and study how these particles interact at velocities near the speed of light.”
 
Students also visited an Exxon Mobil Refinery in Joliet, Illinois during the trip.
 
“This was a rare opportunity,” said Arrington. “A refinery is not usually open for visitors. Students got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see major unit operations in real-time.”

By: Callie Weatherly
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The class of 2019, current juniors, are preparing for their senior year. With emotions flying every which way, the majority of the class is looking upon this transition with nothing but positivity.

Although senior year is typically portrayed as a “blow off year” on TV and in movies, the majority of the class plans to take dual-credit college classes worth both college and high school credits. While not everyone is taking that route, the remaining students still plan on challenging themselves with weighted classes such as Calculus, Chemistry 2, and Honors English.

The majority of next year’s seniors plan of participating in a variety of clubs, such as FCCLA, FBLA, NHS, and STUCO. Many also plan to take part in sports as well, including cheerleading, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and cross country.

When asked about their expectations of senior year, many gave a variety of answers. Some hope it will go by fast, while others feel as if it's going to feel like forever.  Others hope for it to be fun, yet challenging.

As Kamryn Poe put it, “I expect senior year to seem long, but I hope to have a great time with my classmates. For most of us, this is the last chapter in our story to all be together. I hope we can enjoy that.”

Many might find that she is right-- for the majority of us, it will be our last chapter together as a class. We have been there for each other through everything-- from family struggles to ACT stress to sporting competitions to weekend hangouts and everything in between. We have made many great memories together, memories we will take with us even after we graduate.

Some of our favorite memories together, not as a class but as friends, include:
    
CeCe Malone stated, “the summer is always fun. Last summer, I went to Six Flags multiple times, and just being there with my friends and riding all those rides was definitely something I want to remember all my life.”

Devin Bruckerhoff mentioned wanting to remember his camping trips with his friends.

Joseph Rethemeyer simply stated that he wanted to remember the solar eclipse.

“Mrs. Taylor making Miranda Durbin cry by playing Beethoven one-handed while eating a salad,” Desiree Strehlau explains.

Julia Unnerstall shared, “My favorite moment of all time is when Kamryn Poe fell over the collapsible fence at the Owensville tournament freshman year. Coach Scheer was laughing too hard to ask if she was okay. I almost fell over in laughter! Best moment of my life!”

Kamryn Poe said, “I can't pick one memory. I want to remember every second that I have had with these amazing people over the last several years. Whether that be Levi, Claire, and I hanging out at our sisters’ middle school volleyball games or Lexi and I going to the movies... I want to remember all of the good times because of the wonderful people in those moments.”

Miranda Durbin, on the other hand, doesn’t want to remember a particular moment, but the educators themselves. She shared, “I want to remember my teachers. Each and every one of my teachers has left an impact on my life, and without them, I wouldn't be the same person I am today. They've pushed me to do better when I thought I was doing my best; they've taught me more than general education, they've taught me right from wrong; they've shown me the person I am capable of being; and they have each left me with important lessons that I will use throughout my entire life. Without my teachers, I wouldn't live the life I am today. My teachers are the most important part of my education, and I don't want to forget them or what they have taught me throughout my life.”

When it comes to the fears they have of their final year, many reported feeling nervous about the harder classes. Some are also worried about senioritis kicking in.  Many are also worried about applying for colleges and things like whether they will be accepted into their top picks.

Some of the most popular top picks for colleges among the class of 2019 are:

1. East Central College (ECC)
2. University of Missouri (Mizzou)
3. Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)
4. Truman State University
5. Columbia College
6. Missouri State University (MSU)
7. Saint Louis University (SLU)

 
The future careers the class is considering go from truck driving to the medical field-- both human and animal-- to the teaching field. Some even consider a career in law enforcement, government, and political careers.
 
As you can see, the class of 2019-- next year’s seniors-- have big plans for next year. The world is at their fingertips, and they hope to make the best of it. We, here at NHHS, wish you the best of luck.

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 Many hands-on activities for children will highlight the Earth Day celebration at East Central College on Saturday, April 28. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Donald D. Shook Student Center.
 
Children will have the opportunity to plant seeds, dissect owl pellets, play with water bugs, create fairy gardens, dive into strawberry DNA, build bird feeders and much more!
 
Donations of old crayons will be accepted at the event, as well as HALO blankets. For more information about Earth Day activities visit eastcentral.edu or call 636-584-6627.

Position:                     Special Education Teacher
 
Qualifications:           Must hold proper state certification
 
 
Reports To:                Special Education Director
 
To apply for this position, visit https://newhavenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
 
Coaching positions are available.