Posts Tagged ‘Valmeyer High School’
Smith returning to state
The IHSA girls wrestling sectionals took place this past weekend, with Valmeyer’s Avery Smith competing in Peoria. Smith, who wrestles for Red Bud High School, placed third in the 125-pound…
Read MoreLongtime PE teacher retires
Zahnow Elementary’s longtime physical education teacher is retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, marking the end of a 35-year career in both Waterloo and Valmeyer. Karla Bivins…
Read MoreValmeyer softball aiming high again
Players that were freshmen and sophomores on a team that won the Valmeyer High School softball program’s first regional title in 2021 are now juniors and seniors. Following a rain-soaked…
Read MoreSpring Sports Preview of local teams
Be sure to pick up the March 22 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper, which includes an eight-page 2023 Spring Sports Preview of local high school teams. The preview contains schedules…
Read MoreMehrtens retires from highway department
A familiar face among the Monroe County Highway Department has stepped away after over 30 years of service. Marcia Mehrtens, longtime administrative assistant for the department, recently announced her retirement.…
Read MoreVHS adds 3 to sports hall of fame
Valmeyer High School hosted its sixth induction ceremony for the VHS Athletic Hall of Fame between the junior varsity and varsity boys basketball games Friday night, adding three people to…
Read MoreLocals named State Scholars
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recently announced the latest students earning State Scholars distinction. The students are selected annually based on ACT or SAT exams and sixth semester class rank…
Read MorePirates sail into sectional final
The Valmeyer High School volleyball squad is the last local team standing as it continues a playoff run that hopefully sails them north to Normal next weekend. The Pirates advanced…
Read MoreValmeyer sports legend passes at 89
By COREY SAATHOFF Editor Former major leaguer and longtime professional pitching coach Ray “Bud” Rippelmeyer of Valmeyer passed away Friday at the age of 89. Ray was an inaugural member…
Read MoreLoss a learning experience for young Pirates
A young Valmeyer High School volleyball squad sought revenge against Gibault in Wednesday’s Class 1A Marissa Sectional final, but errors proved costly in a 25-20, 25-17 defeat. But have no…
Read MoreFFA president cherished role
From the very beginning of her term as Illinois FFA president, Valmeyer High School alumna Lexi Mueller sought to make a positive impact. COVID-19 may have thrown a wrench in…
Read MoreVoyage ends for Pirates
The Valmeyer High School softball squad sought its first sectional championship at home on Thursday, but it was just not meant to be. Instead, Centralia’s Christ Our Rock Lutheran won…
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