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The Cougar Connection is a way for Illini Central students, families & the communities of Easton, San Jose & Mason City to stay up to date on the people & events at Illini Central.
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New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Theleritis ICHS Physical Education Teacher

The Cougar ConnectionSep 16, 2022

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The Cougar Connection Podcast: October Student of the Month - Zach Entwistle
Nov 30, 202208:23
New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Crause ICHS History Teacher
Nov 18, 202208:29
New Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Spring Hyde ICHS English Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Spring Hyde ICHS English Teacher

In The Class II's latest Cougar Connection Podcast...Junior Kamber Arthalony sat down with the new ICHS English teacher, Ms. Hyde to discuss his new position at Illini Central High School.

Nov 04, 202213:47
The Cougar Connection Podcast - September Student of the Month Ava Ratliff

The Cougar Connection Podcast - September Student of the Month Ava Ratliff

The Class 2's Kamber Arthalony sat down with September Student of the Month Senior Ava Ratliff to discuss her future goals, favorite teacher, the person she admires the most & her biggest pet peeves.

Oct 27, 202206:59
September Teacher/Staff Member of the Month - Ms. Rachel Bohannan ICHS/ICMS Agriculture Teacher
Oct 20, 202207:31
New Teacher Spotlight - Mrs. Krista Stringham - ICMS 6th & 7th Grade Mathematics Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight - Mrs. Krista Stringham - ICMS 6th & 7th Grade Mathematics Teacher

In The Class II's latest Cougar Connection Podcast...Junior Kamber Arthalony & Kylie Green sat down with the new ICMS 6th & 7th Grade Mathematics teacher, Mrs. Krista Stringham to discuss his new position at Illini Central Middle School.


#WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Oct 13, 202208:40
New Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Breanna Damarin - ICGS 2nd Grade Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Breanna Damarin - ICGS 2nd Grade Teacher

In The Class II's latest Cougar Connection Podcast...Junior Kamber Arthalony sat down with the new ICGS 2nd Grade teacher, Ms. Breanna Damarin to discuss his new position at Illini Central Grade School.

Oct 04, 202208:08
New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Tony Thomas Health & Fitness P.E. Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Tony Thomas Health & Fitness P.E. Teacher

The Class Part ll is coming back with another season of the Cougar Connection Podcast. Juniors Kamber Arthalony & Kylie Green sat down with the new ICHS Health & Fitness P.E. teacher, Mr. Tony Thomas to discuss his new position at Illini Central Grade School.

Sep 22, 202213:07
New Teacher Spotlight - Mrs. Banister 5th Grade Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight - Mrs. Banister 5th Grade Teacher

The Class Part ll is coming back with another season of the Cougar Connection Podcast. Today, Juniors Kamber Arthalony sit down with the new 5th grade  teacher, Mrs. Kathy Banister to discuss her new position at Illini Central Grade School.

Sep 20, 202207:33
New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Theleritis ICHS Physical Education Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Theleritis ICHS Physical Education Teacher

The Class Part ll is coming back with another season of the Cougar Connection Podcast. Today, Juniors Kamber Arthalony and Kylie Green sit down with the new high school physical education teacher Mr. Theleritis to discuss his new job position here at Illini Central High School. 

Sep 16, 202208:51
New Teacher Spotlight - Miss Leamon ICMS Language Arts Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight - Miss Leamon ICMS Language Arts Teacher

The Class Part II is coming back with another season of the Cougar Connection Podcast. Today, Junior Kamber Arthalony sits down with new 6th & 7th grade English teacher Miss Leamon to discuss all things growing up at Illini Central for the 1st New Teacher Spotlight Podcast of the 2022-2023 School Year. 


#WeAreIC  #BeJimmy

Sep 09, 202208:42
April Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Amy Gronewald Illini Central Math Teacher

April Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Amy Gronewald Illini Central Math Teacher

The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of April and the final one of this school year, the ICHS students selected Mrs. Amy Gronewald. Senior Abigail Stender sat down with Mrs. Gronewald to discuss the classes she teaches, the advice that she would give herself in her 1st year of teaching, what inspires her in teaching, what it means to teach at Illini Central & much more.

May 23, 202204:23
Kassie Boyer - Illini Central's April Student of the Month

Kassie Boyer - Illini Central's April Student of the Month

Senior Kassie Boyer was named Illini Central Student of the Month for April. The Class' Abigail Stender sat down with Kassie to discuss the people she admires the most in life, her advice to the "Freshmen" version of herself, how she's changed in 4 years of high school, her go to Dari-Belle order & much more.

May 16, 202203:37
Rory Bunn - Illini Central's March Student of the Month

Rory Bunn - Illini Central's March Student of the Month

Senior Rory Bunn was named Illini Central Student of the Month for March. The Class' Heaven Williams sat down with her friend & classmate to discuss Rory's favorite teacher, what makes her proud to be from Illini Central, the person she admires the most in life, her advice to the "Freshmen" version of herself, how she's changed in 4 years of high school & much more. 

May 02, 202210:08
March Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Jeremy Tobolaski Illini Central Math Teacher

March Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Jeremy Tobolaski Illini Central Math Teacher

The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of March, the ICHS students selected Mr. Jeremy Tobolaski. Senior Heaven Williams sat down with Mr. Tobolaski to discuss the classes he teaches, how long he has been teaching, his inspiration, what it means to teach at Illini Central & much more. 

Apr 26, 202218:36
Eli Baker - Illini Central's February Student of the Month

Eli Baker - Illini Central's February Student of the Month

Senior Eli Baker was named Illini Central Student of the Month back in February. The Class' Mr. Wherley sat down with Eli last week to discuss his favorite teachers at IC, the advice he would give his Freshman-self, the superpower he would chose & his go to Dari-Belle order. 

Apr 25, 202206:09
February Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Jake Clark Illini Central High School History Teacher

February Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Jake Clark Illini Central High School History Teacher

The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of February, the ICHS students selected Mr. Jake Clark. Sophomores Kaleb Flores & Lucas Power sat down with Mr. Clark to discuss the classes he teachers..& which is his favorite, why he chose IC, who inspired him to work hard, the best advice he would give his students, his go to order at El Maz & much more.

Apr 12, 202208:09
January Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Laura Jasko: Illini Central High & Middle School Spanish Teacher

January Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Laura Jasko: Illini Central High & Middle School Spanish Teacher

The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of January, the ICHS students selected Mrs. Laura Jasko. Senior Abigail Stender sat down with Mrs. Jasko to discuss the things she does for IC, what drove her into teaching, who inspires her, the advice she would give to herself back on her 1st day as a teacher & much more.

Mar 10, 202206:34
Bryce Rose - Illini Central's January Student of the Month

Bryce Rose - Illini Central's January Student of the Month

Senior Bryce Rose has been named January Student of the Month at Illini Central. Bryce sat down with The Class's Heaven Williams to discuss his plans for the future, the IC staff member that has influenced him the most, his advice for underclassmen & his go to Dari-Belle order.

Mar 02, 202204:20
December Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Wesley Newton: Illini Central High School English Teacher

December Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Wesley Newton: Illini Central High School English Teacher

The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of December, the ICHS students selected Mrs. Wesley Newton. Sophomores Kaleb Flores & Lucas Power sat down with Mrs. Newton to discuss the classes she teaches, who motivated her to be a teacher, why likes teaching at IC & what it means to be chosen.

Feb 28, 202202:44
November Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Annie Baugher: Illini Central Middle & High School Counselor

November Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Annie Baugher: Illini Central Middle & High School Counselor

The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Staff Member of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of November...the ICHS students chose Mrs. Annie Baugher. Senior Abby Stender sat down with Mrs. Baugher to discuss what her role is at IC, lessons learned during her time as a counselor, the people who shaped Mrs. Baugher in her chosen field & what this honor means to her.

Jan 25, 202203:28
Kolbi Johnson - Illini Central December Student of the Month

Kolbi Johnson - Illini Central December Student of the Month

Senior Kolbi Johnson has been named December Student of the Month at Illini Central. Yesterday, Kolbi sat down with The Class's Heaven Williams to discuss her plans for the future, a few pet peeves, the impact of her favorite teachers and Kolbi's sister on her life & the advice Kolbi would give her "Freshman" self on Day 1 of her high school years.

Jan 20, 202208:40
Kayla Durbin - Illini Central November Student of the Month

Kayla Durbin - Illini Central November Student of the Month

Senior Heaven Williams from The Class sat down with November Student of the Month Kayla Durbin for this podcast episode. These classmates discuss why Mrs. Droge is her favorite teacher, her best memory from high school, Kayla's "go to" Dari-Belle order & the advice Kayla would give her "Freshman" self on Day 1 of her high school years.

Jan 18, 202205:54
Isabel McKinney - Illini Central October Student of the Month

Isabel McKinney - Illini Central October Student of the Month

Senior Heaven Williams from The Class sat down with October Student of the Month Isabel McKinney for this podcast episode. These classmates discuss the advice Isabel would give her "Freshman" self, best memory from high school, her favorite food...thanks to Dad & the best compliment she has ever received.

Jan 12, 202205:03
October Teacher of the Month: Mr. Miles Allen - Illini Central Ag Teacher & FFA Sponsor

October Teacher of the Month: Mr. Miles Allen - Illini Central Ag Teacher & FFA Sponsor

The Illini Central Student Council will be honoring a Teacher of the Month throughout the school year. For the month of October...the ICHS students chose Mr. Miles Allen. Senior Heaven Williams sat down with Mr. Allen to discuss what this honor means to him. the advice he would give himself back on his 1st day of teaching, the person who shaped him as a teacher & what it means to teach at Illini Central.

Nov 16, 202107:48
New Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Damann - HS/MS Music Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Damann - HS/MS Music Teacher

The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Senior Heaven Williams sat down with Mr. Damann, IC’s new HS/MS Music teacher.

#WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Nov 09, 202133:57
Abby Stender - Illini Central September Student of the Month

Abby Stender - Illini Central September Student of the Month

This year...The Cougar Connection Podcast will be posting interviews with the Illini Central Students of the Month. The September honoree was Senior Abby Stender. Mr. Bunner sat down with Abby to discuss her time at Illini Central, advice she would give her Freshmen self, the person she admires the most & her go-to Kreiling's Dairy-Belle order.

Nov 03, 202111:14
New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Baugher & Kevin - High/Middle School Counselor & Therapy Dog.

New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Baugher & Kevin - High/Middle School Counselor & Therapy Dog.

The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Sophomore Lucas Power sat down with Mrs. Baugher & Kevin...the new Illini Central High/Middle School Counselor & Therapy Dog.

#WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Oct 29, 202105:08
New Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Johnson - ICGS Art Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Johnson - ICGS Art Teacher

The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Sophomore Lucas Power sat down with Ms. Johnson...the new Illini Central Grade School Art teacher.

#WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Oct 27, 202105:19
New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Madero - ICHS/ICMS Special Education Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Madero - ICHS/ICMS Special Education Teacher

The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Senior Abby Stender sat down with Mrs. Madero...one of the new high & middle school teachers here at Illini Central.

#WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Oct 25, 202113:16
New Teacher Spotlight: Miss Hilgers - ICMS Science Teacher

New Teacher Spotlight: Miss Hilgers - ICMS Science Teacher

The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In this episode, IC Senior Abby Stender sat down with Miss Hilgers...one of the new middle school teachers here at Illini Central.

#WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Oct 25, 202103:41
New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Simmers - 4th Grade

New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Simmers - 4th Grade

The Cougar Connection podcast presented by The Class at Illini Central is currently doing a series of podcasts highlighting our new teachers. In episode #1, IC Sophomore Kaleb Flores sat down with Mrs. Simmers...one of the new 4th grade teachers here at Illini Central.

#WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Oct 15, 202104:52