Mari Clair Spale, daughter of Lisa and Steve Spale, has attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of her education.
When asked to list a favorite staff member at BCHS, Mari mentioned Ms. Laura Johns, stating, “She is very calm and has small classes.” Mari listed choir and reading as her favorite subjects in school and added that she loved reading both mythology and Shakespeare.
After graduation, Mari plans to go into the workforce. She hopes to one day study psychology at Wayne State College.
Best wishes, Mari!
STANTON JR. HIGH INVITATIONAL TRACK MEET
APRIL 8, 2021
ORDER OF EVENTS
7th GRADE GIRLS FOLLOWED BY 8th GRADE GIRLS
7th GRADE BOYS FOLLOWED BY 8th GRADE BOYS
Teams Participating (8): Stanton, Madison, Wayne, Hartington Cedar Catholic, David City, Pierce, Guardian Angels, and Battle Creek
FIELD EVENTS
Field events will consist of three attempts. No Finals.
10:00 a.m. Boys Discus 8th grade------------7th grade---Stanton (Volunteer-Blake Huisman)
Girls Shot 8th grade--------------WAYNE
Girls High Jump------HCC
Boys Long Jump-----DAVID CITY
Girls Triple Jump---- BATTLE CREEK
Boys Shot 7th grade---PIERCE
Girls Discus 7th grade—GACC
Girls Pole Vault –Certified Personnel
11:15 p.m. Girls Discus grade 8th grade-----------GACC
Boys Shot 8th grade -------------WAYNE
Boys High Jump----- HCC
Girls Long Jump----- DAVID CITY
Boys Triple Jump--- BATTLE CREEK
Girls Shot 7th grade---PIERCE
Boys Discus 7th grade---Stanton (Volunteer-Blake Huisman)
Boys Pole Vault-Certified Personnel
RUNNING EVENTS
Girls running events will precede Boys running events. All events are FINALS.
12:30 Girls 100 Hurdles (30), Boys 100 Hurdles (33)
12:50 100 Meter Dash
1:10 1600 Meter Run
2:00 4 x 100 Relay
2:10 400 Meter Dash
2:35 195 Hurdles
3:00 800 Meter Run
3:25 200 Meter Dash
3:50 4 x 400 Relay
Times are approximate and event times may be moved up
Great job to the track teams today at the BC Invite! Both the girls and boys were team champs! Fun to watch so many great performances and photo-finishes. Congrats again to Renee Brummels for breaking the 36-year old long jump record previously held by Linda Schnitzler! 🏆🥇💜
Alli Kay Petersen, daughter of Jenn Petersen and Tyler Schmidt and Grant and Staci Hurlbert, attended school in Winside, Randolph, and Norfolk before coming to the Battle Creek Public Schools in eighth grade.
While in high school, Alli was active in one act play production and FCCLA for three years, she was in speech and cheerleading for two, and she has been a member of FFA this year as a senior. Alli has been chosen as Student of the Month and she earned a letter for her efforts as a cheerleader. When asked to name a favorite teacher, Alli listed Mrs. Stephanie Nelson, stating, “She is a very fun teacher, and I am able to talk to her about anything.”
Outside of school, Alli has participated in 4-H where she was a Reserve Champ twice for showing goats. In her free time, Alli likes to listen to music and hang out with her friends.
After graduation, Alli plans to attend Northeast Community College to earn an associate’s degree in veterinary technology.
Best wishes, Alli!
2021 Battle Creek Track Invitational Schedule of Events 11:00 a.m. Field Events Throws will begin at 10:30 Boys Shot Put followed by Girls Shot Put 10:30 Start Boys Pole Vault followed by Girls Pole Vault Boys Long Jump followed by Boys Triple Jump on the West Pit Girls Long Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump on the East Pit Girls Discus followed by Boys Discus 10:30 Start Girls High Jump followed by Boys High Jump 1:00 p.m. Running Events – All events Prelims unless stated as Finals Girls races will be run first followed by Boys Session I To begin when most field events are completed 4 X 800 Meter Relay Finals 100 Meter High Hurdles Prelims - Girls 110 Meter High Hurdles Prelims – Boys 100 Meter Dash Prelims 400 Meter Dash Finals 3200 Meter Run Finals 200 Meter Dash Prelims Session II – All Finals; 15 Minutes after the Conclusion of Session I 100 Meter High Hurdles Finals – Girls 110 Meter High Hurdles Finals – Boys 100 Meter Dash Finals 800 Meter Run 300 Meter Low Hurdles – Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles – Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals 1600 Meter Run 4 x 100 Meter Relay 4 x 400 Meter Relay
Tuesday’s track meet start time has been moved up to 11:00. Throws will start at 10:30. Running events will start at 1:00.
Battle Creek Track Invite: Masks required at the gate. Please practice social distancing. No limitations on occupancy.
Congratulations to Mya for winning the high school Artsonia Artist of the Week in the U.S. She received a $50 gift certificate for art supplies. Talented young lady.
Traditional Fitness Class Easter Egg Hunt. Phillip was the overall winner.
The BC Track Online store is open again, closing down Monday, April 5th at 10 AM: https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/battle-creek/battle-creek-track/
CONCERT CHANGE
Congratulations to Battle Creek's March Students of the month. Keep up the great work.
Emma Constance Wilkinson, daughter of Michael and Teresa Wilkinson, attended Andover Elementary School in Orlando, Florida, before coming to the Battle Creek Public Schools in the first grade. She is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Battle Creek.
Emma was active in golf, mock trial, speech, choir, and band during all four years of high school. In choir, she served as president for three years and was named Choir Student of the Year in 2019-2020. As a member of the band, Emma was a student director for three years. In mock trial, Emma served as a captain, and she was a senior officer in speech this past year. Emma culminated her speech career by qualifying for the state meet in extemporaneous speaking.
In addition, Emma was a cheerleader for three years and participated in quiz bowl for two. She participated in one act play production and FCCLA for one year.
Outside of school, Emma serves at her church as a CCD teacher and a co-worship leader. She also plays softball during the summer months.
When asked to name her favorite teacher at BCHS, Emma listed two: Ms. Laura Johns and Mr. Ryan Heller.
After graduation, Emma plans to attend Wayne State College to study criminal justice as a part of the Rural Law Opportunities Program. She hopes to one day go to law school and become a practicing attorney.
Best wishes, Emma!
Mikayla Rae Miller, daughter of Tim and Janet Miller, attended Norfolk Catholic Elementary School through her fifth grade year. She then transferred to the Battle Creek Public Schools where she remained for the rest of her educational journey. She is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Norfolk.
During all four years of high school, Mikayla was active in speech, cheerleading, mock trial, and one act play production where she served as a crew member. In addition, she played volleyball for three seasons and ran track for two. She was a member of FCCLA for three years and was in dance and National Honor Society for two years. Mikayla played in the band from fifth grade through her junior year.
Mikayla served as a cheer captain during both her junior and senior seasons and was captain of the mock trial squad this past year. She served as an officer in both speech and drama as well as FCCLA and was a class officer during her freshman, sophomore and junior years of high school.
When asked to name a favorite instructor at BCHS, Mikayla listed Mrs. Leigha Kern, stating, “She cares about what we wanted to learn and how we were doing. She encouraged discussion within class and wanted to help build a bond among our class.” When asked to name a favorite subject in school, Mikayla listed English.
Outside of school, Mikayla plays softball and participates in Bible study, discipleship group, and the SPARK Council. She also enjoys embroidery. Mikayla has been employed at Jimmy Johns since August of 2020 and has been a nanny since September of 2020.
After graduation, Mikayla plans to attend Benedictine College to study elementary education and evangelization.
Best wishes, Mikayla!
Pool time!
BT in the Risk Chair!!
8th grade Blaze Day at the Y. Students just got done with laser tag and FB and soccer in the field house and now are getting out of their comfort zone talking about taking healthy risks and getting involved in HS!
Prom 2021
Results for the HCC Invite: Both Braves and Bravettes teams took home first place in the team races! Great way to start the competitive seasons BC!
Thank you Farmers Pride of Battle Creek for giving this BC senior an opportunity to learn your business through the Battle Creek work-based learning program.
